History of Wyoming County, N.Y.

Cindy Amrhein is the County Historian of Wyoming County in New York State. Her previous books include A History of Native American Land Rights in Upstate New York.

• New IntroductionPart I: State History 1. The American Aborigines—Characteristics and Customs of the Five Nations of New York2. Exploration and Settlement of the Atlantic Coast and the Hudson River3. The Dutch Regime in New York—Rival Claims of the English—The Latter Prevail4. French and Indian Wars—Dissensions in the Colonial Government—Execution of Leisler5. Count Frontenac's Campaign—Piracy—Misgovernment of New York—French Frontier Posts6. The Alleged Plot to Burn New York City—French and Indian Hostilities—The Contest for the Ohio Valley7. The Result of Four English Expeditions against the French—Montcalm's Successful Campaign8. The Extinction of French Power in America—The New York Judiciary—The New Hampshire Grants9. Approach of the Revolution—New York's Patriotic Attitude—The First Battle Fought in 177010. Landing Tea Prevented—Congressional Action—The Battle of Lexington—Canada Invaded11. Hostilities transferred to New York—The Battle of Long Island—Burgoyne's Campaign12. The Battle of Bennington—Failure of St. Leger's Movement—Burgoyne's Defeat and Surrender13. Clinton's Hudson River Campaign—France Recognizes the United States—Wars with the Indians14. Arnold's Treason—Close of the Revolution—Adoption of the Constitution—Internal Improvements15. Causes of the Last War with Great Britain—Expeditions against Canada—Border Hostilities16. The Erie Canal and Railroad—The State Administration—New York in the Civil WarPart II: General County History 1. Relics and Theories of the Earliest Inhabitants of Western New York2. Numbers and Location of the Senecas—Their Religious Beliefs3. The "White Woman," Dehewannis or Mary Jemison—Her Family and Possessions4. The Notorious "lndian Allen"—Prominent Characters among the Senecas5. The Title to the Soil of Western New York—Phelps & Gorham's Purchase—Morris's Reserve6. The Holland Purchase and Purchasers—Policy of the Holland Land Company7. Relations between the Holland Company and the Settlers—Land Office Wars8. Pioneers from New England—How they Came, Settled and Thrived9. The Condition of the Pioneers—Their Ways and Means of Living10. Early Schools—The Origin of Teachers' Institutes—Character of the Pioneers11. Organization and Subdivison of Wyoming County—Construction of County Buildings12. Lists of the County Officers and Legislative Representatives of Wyoming County13. The Construction and Opening of Railroads in Wyoming County14. Wyoming County Bible Society, Agricultural Society and Insurance Company15. Origin and Early Incidents of the Civil War—Patriotic Spirit in Wyoming County16. Histories of the 21st and 27th New York Infantry17. The Noble Record of the 17th New York Infantry—The Death of Charles E. Bills18. 5th New York Cavalry or "First Ira Harris Guard"—Ellsworth's Avengers19. History of the 104th New York Infantry20. The 24th Independent Battery—A Glimpse at the Horrors of Andersonville21. History of the 9th New York Cavalry and 4th Artillery22. A Hard Year's Fighting by the 8th New York Heavy Artillery23. History of the 130th volunteers or 1st New York Dragoons24. History of the 136th New York Infantry25. History of the "Governor's Guard," or 2nd Mounted Rifles26. The History of Political Opinion and Party Fortunes in Wyoming County27. Wyoming County Congregational Conferences, Sunday-School Teachers' Association and Bible Society—Temperance Reform—Medical Society—Harmonic Association28. The Letchworth Rifles—Action During the Railroad Riots—Victories in Shooting Matches29. The Wyoming Historical Pioneer Association and its Log Cabin Museum30. A Geological Sketch of Wyoming CountyPart III: Town and Village Histories Part IV: Biographies Part V: Portraits