Did you know that Port Byron appeared in the 1850 Annual of Scientific Discovery for analysis of our wheat flour?
Chemical analysis of our flour was listed as:
13.60% Water
12.00% Gluten
67.60% Starch
06.80% Glucose, dextrine
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100.00%
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Lieut. Peter Elsworth
Here's another ground breaking law suit involving Port Byron. This case involved a Revolutionary War soldier who was awarded bounty land for his service. The soldier never occupied the land but willed the land to his father. The father in turn willed the land to his son Theophilus Elsworth who was the first to settle on part of the soldiers lot. The law suit was over the rights of deceased soldiers:
Law Suit over land grant at Port Byron
Peter Elsworth had a lengthy period of service during the war. He served in the 4th NY Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Frederick Weissenfels, Lt. Mayor's Company. He was stationed at West Point, Fort Schuyler as well as Camp Steenrapie. His muster cards are plentiful being 65 cards in all. He also was assigned to Henry B Livingston, Esq. and spent some time at the Manor of Livingston in the Nine Month Levies. He held the rank of Captain with Livingston's assignment. He was also a Regimental Adjutant.
Law Suit over land grant at Port Byron
Peter Elsworth had a lengthy period of service during the war. He served in the 4th NY Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Frederick Weissenfels, Lt. Mayor's Company. He was stationed at West Point, Fort Schuyler as well as Camp Steenrapie. His muster cards are plentiful being 65 cards in all. He also was assigned to Henry B Livingston, Esq. and spent some time at the Manor of Livingston in the Nine Month Levies. He held the rank of Captain with Livingston's assignment. He was also a Regimental Adjutant.
Friday, September 25, 2009
American Sculptor Byron M Pickett
Newspaper articles reflect that sculptor Byron M Pickett was born at Port Byron, NY the son of John Welcher and Lucy Pickett. Other articles suggest he was a native of Jordan. We can confirm that the Pickett family did live at Port Byron as early as 1840 per the Federal census.
John served as Mentz Town Clerk and is buried with his son David Pickett at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Port Byron.
Byron M Pickett completed several important sculptures:
"Patriotism" located at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY. According to their website, they are the 6th oldest Reformed Church in America. This sculpture is also known as the "Daughter of the 120th Regiment".
History of the Old Dutch Church at Kingston
"Samuel Finley Breese Morse" at Central Park.
Morse Statue at Central Park
"62nd NY Infantry" Gettysburg. This regiment was also known as Anderson's Zouaves.
Photo of 62nd NY Inf Statue
"Anderson Zouaves" - Living History & Research Group
1879 Bio of Byron M Pickett
If anyone knows of the burial location for Byron M Pickett, please contact me. He has relatives trying to find his grave, somewhere in the Manhatten area.
John served as Mentz Town Clerk and is buried with his son David Pickett at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Port Byron.
Byron M Pickett completed several important sculptures:
"Patriotism" located at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY. According to their website, they are the 6th oldest Reformed Church in America. This sculpture is also known as the "Daughter of the 120th Regiment".
History of the Old Dutch Church at Kingston
"Samuel Finley Breese Morse" at Central Park.
Morse Statue at Central Park
"62nd NY Infantry" Gettysburg. This regiment was also known as Anderson's Zouaves.
Photo of 62nd NY Inf Statue
"Anderson Zouaves" - Living History & Research Group
1879 Bio of Byron M Pickett
If anyone knows of the burial location for Byron M Pickett, please contact me. He has relatives trying to find his grave, somewhere in the Manhatten area.
