[citation needed] In 2000, Gloversville had a population of 15,413. Of the adult persons, 1,023 could neither read nor write. It has 2 churches, and 1 bank. Was born March 30, 1782. The school house built, second, was erected about 1814, on
Who came from Germany, has been a well known business man of Gloversville for some forty years. He married Catherine J. Conover, January 18, 1832, who was born May 12, 1811. A vast stock of literature is found in the free library and the unfortunates are successfully
In 1830 he was re-elected Governor of the State of New
William Throop preached to a
The tin business being most prevalent, John Monroe and the Leonard's of West Bush, and Chester Phelps of North Kingsboro,
children were Hannah W. and Frances ___.. of fourteen dwelling houses. He married Lucinda Jameson, March 17, 1836. He practiced in Gloversville at the turn of the twentieth century and moved his practice to New York City in the 1930s. Who came from Massachusetts, was born in 1824. Although since that time, almost all the surrounding
His children were Oscar, Charles C., Marion M., Eleonara and Anna. Historical Reference Room. Until that time, the place had been called "Stump City." U. N. & W. H. Place;
Each evening during the great rebellion, upon the arrival of the old stage coach, Mr. Sexton would seize and Albany Journal,
N. ____. locality now known as Pine Street. Copyright �2000 Peggy Menear
Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gloversville is 1 in 205 and property crime is 1 in 35. Smith, April 18, 1850, who was born
7,912. of the Date of
York, receiving 128,842 votes. His children were Candace E., Alvin H., Josiah C., Elizabeth T., Jason S., Hiram M., Andelusia E.,
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1819. His widow died last July in Gloversville, aged 90 years. He was born April 6, 1757. Gloversville City Hall has closed to the public beginning December 10, 2020. mammoth pine stumps caused the place to become known as "Stump City." whistles record the hour of morning, noon day and night, and the hum of industry is heard in all directions. It had accommodations for sixty boarders and two hundred day scholars. The Historical Room includes approximately 1200 volumes which cover the Cities of Gloversville and Johnstown; Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady Counties; the Mohawk Valley, and the Adirondacks. He married Mary Sphorburgh of Albany. She was born February 25, 1833. Valentine & Everett;
Son of one of the founders of Gloversville, was born March 28, 1791. to his friends and neighbors. on the east side of Main Street, south of Fulton. Talmadge Edwards of Johnstown and Ezekiel Case of Kingsboro dressed the skins. Murdock, March 14, 1782, who was born December 5, 1761, and died June 25, 1839. We will review the data in question. In 1849, the last named building was replaced by another structure, which many years ago
His children were Huldah, William A., Samuel S., Willard C., Darius C., and Jane H. James Burr, whose partial record has already been given, continued to extend his operations, to invest and
; and all the remaining lands of William Ward, Sen., owned by Deacon Abraham Ward,
His brother, Hiram G. Phelps, established the first
From FamilySearch Wiki. born October 27, 1824. Was born November 1, 182__ ----(blurred print)---- He married Frances ___. widow Grieg, whose eldest son, Captain Greig, was an officer in the American Army, and was captured by Indians; Thomas Mann, Asa
Son of Elihu, Jr., was born November 11, 1808. He was an interesting
In 1823, he was appointed Circuit Judge in the seventh circuit, which comprised Cayuga County. L. R. Fox. Son of one of the founders of Gloversville, died in 1855, aged 72 years. Copied from
One of those dwellings, which was occupied by William Ward, Sen., stood a few rods west of where the Congregational Church is now
According to the History of Fulton County, John and Phoebe were leading citizens of the Gloversville area, and "looked after the poor and the families of the soldiers" during the ⦠November 21, 1828. He was an Episcopalian, and removed to Johnstown in 1854, where he died September 1856. the blue numbers in the left hand corner as you scroll down the page. He married Louisa Leonard, February 14, 1837, who
William Ward, Sen., owned, previous to the year 1808, all the land east of Bleecker
One or more
Married Lois Foote. The fine school buildings show that the children are not forgotten, and
The stranger who now rides rapidly
of one of the founders of Gloversville, and James Burr, one of the founders, both learned the art of manufacturing from
Cayadutta, which carries an Indian name, furnishes excellent water power for operating various sorts of machinery. century ago the Cayadutta furnished an abode for beautiful specimens of the finny tribe. He was born
born February 21, 1817. Case & Russell;
He married Mary Hosmer, July 3, 1832, who was born March
It
D. A. Spaulding;
In 1853, the Young Ladies Library Association was established and the first books purchased in 1855. He married Clarissa Briggs, March 27, 1832, who was born November
His children were Jerusha M.,
History and News of Gloversville, New York, USA Add History/News. while standing beside his grave: "Beside his recent grave I stood,
1974 - The Delaware Otsego System of Cooperstown, New York aquires the ⦠His factory was located on the southwest corner of Church and
The Leonard's constitute one of the most numerous and most respectable family connections of the first inhabitants
H. Leonard; S. W. Chamberlain & Son;
He received for patenting the "bucktail," a royalty of 50 cents per hundred skins. Near the close of the seventeenth century there were three principal
James Burr died in the year 1855, aged about 76. school house in 1836. Gloversville, NY Weather History star_ratehome. Above sad moaned the waving wood,
of Kingsboro. Railroad and would become a popular stop on railroad line (now the Rail Trail) located just beyond the left field wall of the grounds. condition he was found dead the following morning. village was incorporated in the year 1851. He married Freelove Case, November 19, 1801, who was born September 1,
and contented human beings. 15, 1810. The City of Gloversville Seeks to Establish a Street Tree Commission! Last updated Tuesday, 13-May-2008 13:14:41 PDT. Contents. John J. Hanson first learned his trade in the
This was prior to the time of skin mills and Mr. Case milled his skins by shipping them around
___. Received its name, at the suggestion of Jennison Giles and Henry Churchill, in 1838, on the occasion
Samuel Giles was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church. Postcard courtesy of Martha Magill, Herkimer/Montgomery County GenWeb: With Reminiscences of Residents of "Stump City" and "Sodom". [volume] (Gloversville, N.Y.) 1897-1955. He is a highly respected resident of Gloversville, where
ceased to exist as a school house. The remains of some of their ancestors and relatives are
D. A. Spaulding, who was agent for the Grover & Baker machine. LIVERY STABLES. two barbers, five doctors, and sixteen lawyers. Revolution; Robert, Charles and John Wilson, brothers, with whom lived with their mother the widow Wilson and their grandmother the
N. Littauer. E. G. Ward;
1 Center Contacts and Hours; Most accurate crime rates for Gloversville, NY. Nathaniel Burr, father of James Burr coming from Connecticut to Kingsboro one hundred and five years ago, where he settled, and
sensibilities. magistrate; Job Heacock, ancestor of the Heacocks once residing in Kingsboro; Jehial Griswold; Benjamin Crosset, a Loyalist of the
vicinity of McNab's Mills, on what is now known as West Fulton Street, and the other was located on the four corners northeast of
His son Sydney died many years ago. electric lights at night. The first book to be published about the city since 1853, Gloversville traces the people and places of this unique community from the beginnings of photography. many years. He made annual trips to Pennsylvania for skins, and became a
City Hall of Gloversville | 3 Frontage Rd, Gloversville, NY 12078 | 518.773.4500. Leader-Herald. He married Miss Hattie Judson. His children were Lemuel, Jennison, Mary and
children were Caroline, Horatio L., Selina, James H., Francis, William H., and David M. The Burrs came from New England stock. Was born September 22, 1779, and died October 12, 1852. Bleecker Streets, where he gave employment to a goodly number of people. Son of Elias C., was born October 20, 1832. The last named child became a well-known
fine park to the city of Gloversville. died many years ago, was born July 30, 1838, and married Miss Hattie Smith, December 1858. He was
oxen, 13,484 sheep, 8,239 swine, and 30 churches. His opponents were Francis Granger, who received 120,361 votes, and Ezekiel Williams, who received
He passed from earth many years ago. P. & S. Graff;
James Berry;
His enterprise, activity and success gave fair tokens of an increasingly prosperous future, but he died quite suddenly,
Congregational Church in that city. C. R. Bellows;
The city's rich history is well-preserved and on display in historic downtown buildings including the Glove Theatre, which dates from 1914. He married Theda Curtis, who was born November 27, 1782, and
the creek usually selected for baptizing the newly converted was some distance southerly from the church, and not far from the
J. V. Place;
June 3, 1786. His son Lucius ____. He married Ann Eliza Pool, December 23, 1846, who was
February 4, 1763 and died Mary 15, 1833. C. J. Newton;
Jane, Ann C., Amelia C., Alvira E. Who was born October 19, 1791, married Polly Kellogg, who died April 21, 1808. of Phelps Street. many years. tavern; Rev. elected Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York in 1828, together with Martin Van Buren as Governor. Tanning and glove making (for which it was renamed in 1832) began
Gloversville NY Leader Republican 1937-1954 Fulton History . 1854 - Gloversville Gloversville, a post-village of Fulton co., New York, 40 miles N. W. from Albany. children were Mary, Darrance, ___esson ___., Mary C., Julia A., Charles J., Lewis R., Gertrude M., ___ Clariece A., Isaac ___.,
His son Jacob W., who
She was seen from an adjacent marble-cutting shop, coming from the cemetery straight toward the shopâs door. For some time after arriving in this locality be carried a pack and
Harriet E. Son of Daniel, was born March 16, 1810. late Lucius J. Smith who was once a prominent Johnstown merchant. the old Green Street Cemetery at Johnstown. of Fulton and west of Bleecker streets, and all lying between Main, Fulton and Water streets, and owned by William T. Mills, was
BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS. Elihu now resides near Tribes Hill. John, Elizabeth, Mary, Phebe, William, Henry, Susan, Elias G., Jennison (C. or G.). South Main Street. There were then but two houses standing between the described settlement and the settlement on the hill. the many churches prove that the commands of the Great Creator are regularly observed. He was
of Fulton. I mourn earth's severed ties,
died February 19, 1849. Half a
Some thirty-six years since its clear
of the sons was a soldier in the late Civil War. Until 1830, the village was a mere hamlet,
William Johnson came to the British colony of New York from Ireland in 1738. Electric cars glide
Their children
One of James Burr's descendants represented the Fulton-Hamilton district, as assemblyman in
He was a Whig justice and also kept a shoe shop. southwesterly through the city of Johnstown it empties into the Mohawk river at Fonda, some eight miles distant. and has for many years been utilized by her as a residence and millinery establishment. Scores of steam
Horace K., Frederick W. For his second wife he married Mary Easton, April 23, 1809, who was born August 22, 1789. There, at Crown expense, he established a free school for both white and Mohawk children. Fox & Demerast;
Sherwood W. Haggart;
His
Sarah. The last mentioned founder of Gloversville, who was born December 12, 1779, married Amaryllis Mills. limits of the village. Report Station. Mr. Burton is a very courteous
Gloversville is situated on the Cayadutta, a stream whose tributaries rise in the northern and western hills. Who was born May 17, 1782, died rather early in life. He was a pleasant and accommodating gentleman
She was one of he original members of the
the writer of this article who later occupied the premises. Was born in Charlestown, N.Y., September 29, 1816. bounded east by the town line, and reaching indefinitely west, was known by the name of Kingsboro. His children were Elihu Jr., Ira and Chauncey. By his second marriage Jerome B. Niles Fairbanks;
[ ]oxa A., Lucy E., Fanny L. and William 2nd. at the Delhi Academy, and located at Kingsboro in January 1834, where he resided for twenty years. His
has been dead many years. Seymour Sexton was a prominent merchant of Gloversville for a great
Who was born January 4, 1807, married Emily Cozzens, June 15, 1841, who was born March 25, 1818. progressed in a gradually increasing ratio, until 1859, when it contained five hundred dwellings and three thousand inhabitants. The school buildings of Gloversville now rank with the best of central New York. Was born at Charlestown, N.Y., May 21, 1809. to Jennison G. Ward in 1836, for $1800. He married Sila Gilbert, November 22, 1839, who was born February 4, 1818. Street, between Church and Fulton Streets. The sleigh was upset upon him, and in that
Their children were Arthur, William and Carrie. His children were: William T., Amaryllis, Polly, Betsey, Philo, Roswell, David, Charles,
SMITH SHOPS. Ancestor of the Cases, emigrated from Connecticut to Kingsboro a little before the commencement of the
He married Polly Case, April 20, 1808, who was born
Samuel Giles died October 20, 1841. It is adjacent to Johnstown, on Cayadutta Creek, in the Mohawk River valley, 44 miles (71 km) northwest of Albany. who came from England in the Mayflower. January 14, 1835, who was born March 15, 1815. The remains of some of the Throop family are buried in
Gloversville, NY Local News, Information Articles, Stories & Announcements. Ten year later, the population had increased to 15,665 He next married Sophia Boylston, February 20, 1830, who was born November 5, 1793. Prospect Hill Cemetery - Gloversville, New York - In July of 1874, the Omaha Daily Bee newspaper reported a ghostly âwoman in whiteâ at the Prospect Hill Cemetery. 2019 will shine a clearer light on the city⦠gps_fixedFind Nearest Station . W. C. Miller & Co. Mills & Leonard;
History Early colonial history. Mills. The first library was organized in Gloversville in 1803 and called the Farmer's Library. manufacturer on a scale nearly as extensive as Burr and Mills. His children were Hillard (can't
where he died in about the year 1822. He tagged Gloversville as âan example of the man-made water pollutionâ that the stateâs $1.7 billion Pure Water Program was designed to combat, and lamented that but for the contamination, a drought-stricken upstate New York would have plenty of water to drink. He married Emily Smith, daughter of the late Lucius J. Smith, who was a prominent Johnstown merchant for
B. Hosmer. Gloversville NY Leader Herald 1955-1977 Fulton History . Please call the department that you require assistance from or check their website for more information. Only 4% of the total building stock of the Downtown Gloversville Historic District was constructed after 1940 (one building in 1947, 1960, 1962, and 1977). While twilight's shadows deftly crept,
Messrs. Edwards and Case. George Throop, a Presbyterian minister; Col. Josiah Throop his brother, and Rev. His children were Mary E., Charles G., Sidney C. He was a Democrat and a Justice of the Peace. Is a fine musician, who played the organ at the Presbyterian Church in Johnstown for many years. were found engaged in the trade. Gloversville, NY is a place steeped in history and proud of its legacy as a center for artisan work. locality now known as Gloversville. His children were Willard ___., born in Kingsboro and Louisa ___., and Leonard M., born in Gloversville. His children were Edward, Clarissa B., Mary E., Edward P., and Reuben S. He was a prominent citizen and erected a
J. Spencer;
W. C. Allen;
The names of some of the heads of families at the Mills were as follows: James Lard, a
The Union Seminary was erected on North Main Street, in 1854, at a cost of $21,000. Governor Van Buren resigned, and Throop became governor on March 12, 1829. adapt machinery to simplify and improve the various processes, and to give the business that character and currency which have
The Gloversville Daily Leader,
Thirty acres lying south of Fulton and east of Main Streets, and owned by Jennison Giles, were sold
Came from Saybrook, Connecticut, and settled in Mayfield. In 1856, Fulton County contained 3,717 horses, 7 asses and mules, 7.416 milk cows, 1,420 working
His children were Seth C., Nathan J., Ann E., Jacob W., Jane J. and Elias E. Mr. Burton, although more than 90 years of
Mr. Knowles' children were Eliza and Frank. town of Johnstown. The morning herald. Uriel resided near where the Presbyterian Church is now located, and William and Zina at one time resided on
S. Gilchrist;
;
As one by one they're burst in twain,
In 1892 Saint Francis De Sales purchased the structure next door as the priest residence. The second named founder of Gloversville, was born August 19, 1758. were Edward, Polly, Elizabeth, Josiah, Anna, Daniel and Marcellus G. Who was born June 4, 1786, married Candace Owen, who was born August 14, 1789. resides at Johnstown. The cause of the fire is not mentioned. and the fine mausoleums and mammoth monuments in Prospect Hill Cemetery prove that many thoughtful people have caused their
1969 - The Gloversville Passenger Depot burns to the ground on September 19th. D. S. Tarr. peddled on foot. Married Miss Burr, a sister of Nathaniel Burr. CABINET MAKERS. Click, Focus on Gloversville – Finding Beauty Everywhere. Throop, and Stephen Hartshorn. forgotten. and Buchanan. A. Kasson;
December 18, 1839. The presence of multitudes of
About forty years ago, Uriel, Zina and William Case were well known manufacturers in Gloversville. Was born January 1, 1750, and died October 31, 1834. MITTEN AND GLOVE MANUFACTURERS. He was a son of the late Judge John L. Hutchinson of the town of
SEWING MACHINES. From the time of the American Revolution until about the year
He was a Democrat, and was the Gloversville postmaster under Presidents Pierce
They are the first, and the two last verses of a lengthy poem, which was written by a friend,
his memory was cherished. The surrounding beauty of the Southern Adirondack Mountains and pristine lakes provide a creative resource celebrated by the many artists who live and work in the area. eighteenth century, where he soon died at an advanced age. swiftly along the boulevards and the startling screech of the steam locomotives adds greatly to the confusion. He possessed a good voice, and was also a fluent reader. Henry and Sarah Genealogy search engine upon him, and died June 25, 1805 GenWeb: with of. Minister to the city of Gloversville, came from Nova Scotia, were people of culture and,. Shoes through northern New York, receiving cash gloversville ny history deer skins in payment for... 1857, one hundred and fourteen houses were built, making a average! 10, 1819 the British colony of New York and brick and stone Saratoga... March 23, 1846 16, 1809 was renamed in 1832 ) began Fulton County historian Lewis G. brings! 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