Sketch of Silas Sawin, 1864 / read before the Buffalo Historical Society by Charles D. Norton.

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Sketch of Silas Sawin, 1864 / read before the Buffalo Historical Society by Charles D. Norton.

Biographical sketch of Sawin, a Buffalo builder and partner of Joseph Shaw and Christopher Longstreet. Includes information on other early Buffalo builders and architects.

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Buffalo Historical Society (N.Y.).

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Sawin, Silas, 1801-1863.

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Norton, Charles D. (Charles Davis), 1820-1867.

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Born in Hartford, Conn. 29 Nov. 1820; moved with his family to Black Rock, where they resided for several years. Graduated from Union College in 1839; studied law in Buffalo with Horatio Shumway, and was admitted to the bar in 1843. Norton served as city attorney, surrogate of Erie County, and U.S. collector of customs. From the description of Sketch of Silas Sawin, 1864 / read before the Buffalo Historical Society by Charles D. Norton. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 185130010 ...