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1. SULLIVAN COUNTY (NY): A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY IN IMAGES (1596296461): Written by County Historian John Conway ...; Created on 21 December 2015
2. Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters (2016-10-08) ...: (Events Calendar/Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters); Book Signing: John Conway - Muskrats, Milkmaids, and Mobsters 3 (845) 434-8044 ...; Created on 04 October 2016
3. SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020 (2020-01-29): (Events Calendar/SCHS First Sunday Concert 2.2.2020); ... The Johnny Jules band performed on Woodstock weekend, and entertained folks with great sixties music, and stories of the festival itself. On February 2nd, at 2:)) PM for the first time, Little Sparrow ...; Created on 29 January 2020
4. John Glenn orbits the Earth (2020-02-20) ...: (Events Calendar/John Glenn orbits the Earth); John Glenn orbits the Earth On February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Cape Canaveral, Florida ...; Created on 27 December 2015
5. Patrick Henry gives his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech (2020-03-23): (Events Calendar/Patrick Henry gives his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech); Patrick Henry gives his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech March 23, 1775 Speech was given at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Richmond, Virginia ...; Created on 27 December 2015
6. Johnston surrenders troops to Sherman (2020-04-26) ...: (Events Calendar/Johnston surrenders troops to Sherman); Johnston surrenders troops to Sherman April 26, 1865 http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Durham, North Carolina ...; Created on 27 December 2015
7. President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act (2020-07-02) ...: (Events Calendar/President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act); President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act Signed by President Johnson on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, religion, or national origin. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
8. John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry (2020-10-16) ...: (Events Calendar/John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry); John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry October 16, 1859 Abolitionist John Brown led 22 men on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry. He was captured and later hanged. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Harper ...; Created on 27 December 2015
9. John F. Kennedy assassinated (2020-11-22) ...: (Events Calendar/John F. Kennedy assassinated); John F. Kennedy assassinated President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 while on a trip to Dallas, Texas. http://AmericanHistoryCalendar.com Dallas, Texas ...; Created on 27 December 2015
10. John Wilkes Boothe Killed (2020-04-26) ...: (Events Calendar/John Wilkes Boothe Killed); John Wilkes Boothe Killed April 26, 1865 - The 12 day manhunt for Lincoln's assassin comes to an end when John Wilkes Booth is shot by Union soldiers while hiding in a barn near Port Royal, Virginia. ...; Created on 27 December 2015
11. Rockland: (Category); ... NY A decimated group of Tuscaroras from the Carolinas took refuge in the area. A tribe member by the name of Tunis was brought up in the home of John Osterhout, an Indian scout and guide, living ...; Created on 30 November -0001
12. Mamakating: (Category); ... we are growing fast. I hope to someday have a web page for Mamakating keep tuned. John Masten Co-Historian Written by John Masten Co-historian Town of Mamakating ...; Created on 30 November -0001
13. Highland: (Category); ... were recovered from the battlefield and laid to rest in Orange County. John Barnes was the Town of Highland's first inhabitant, settling at Narrow Falls, which is about one mile above the mouth of t ...; Created on 30 November -0001
14. Fremont: (Category); ... the town of Callicoon – the west half becoming Fremont. Previous to the creation of the town of Callicoon in 1842 it had been a part of the town of Liberty. Records show that John Hankins, a resident ...; Created on 30 November -0001
15. Delaware: (Category); ... z about 1820, and Captain Nathan Moulthrop, a War of 1812 veteran, in 1828. In 1833, Eli Beach, William Bonestel, John Bied, and Robert Burger built a tannery, which was later operated by Gideon Wales ...; Created on 30 November -0001
16. County History: (Category); Copyrighted excerpt from Sullivan County: A Bicentennial History in Images by John Conway (The History Press 2009). TIMBER, TANNING AND TOURISM When Sullivan County was officially formed ...; Created on 30 November -0001
17. Cochecton: (Category); ... Army saw Tyler offspring in its service. Nathaniel was a drummer and was taken prisoner at the Battle of St. Johns. Bezaleel Tyler, a Captain in the Revolutionary Army, commanded the Mamakating Scouts ...; Created on 30 November -0001
18. Callicoon: (Category); ... River. Callicoon continued in relative isolation until it was relatively certain the railroad would be built through in the mid-1800s. John DeWitt, born in Dutches County and later a long time merchant ...; Created on 30 November -0001
19. John Conway Book Signing ...: (News); John Conway's book signing, for Wednesday, March 18 at the museum in Hurleyville has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. ...; Created on 15 March 2020
20. John Conway Book Talk and Signing ...: (News); John Conway Book Talk and Book Signing March 18 6 PM COUNTY HISTORIAN HAS NEW BOOK “In Further Retrospect” Available Now BARRYVILLE—The non-profit history education group, The Delaware Company ...; Created on 11 March 2020
21. Interview: John Heizer ...: (Video); Interview with long time resident John Heizer john_heizer ...; Created on 28 May 2014
22. John B. (Jack) Niflot ...: (History Preserver); SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY PRESERVER AWARD 2013 JOHN B. (Jack) NIFLOT (2/10/35 - 6/22/13) Town of Fremont Board Member and Historian, whose dedication and advocacy for understanding ...; Created on 25 November 2013
23. St. John’s Street Cemetery ...: (Thompson); FAMILY: Thompson REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
24. St. John’s Cemetery ...: (Highland); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
25. John Conway ...: (History Preserver); Sullivan County Historical Society History Preserver Award 2002 John Conway John Conway is a man of many talents. He has tried his hand at different jobs and has been successful at ...; Created on 11 August 2002
26. John Raleigh Mott ...: (History Makers); Sullivan County Historical Society History Maker Award 1997 John Raleigh Mott (1865~1955) Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 Ambassador to China The typical Sullivan County resident has ...; Created on 11 August 1997
27. The Great Monticello Fire - Rep-Watchman Aug 13th 1909: (Thompson); ... across the street to Strong's Block, destroying Strong & Co’s, book store, S. L. Strong’s grocery store, T.H. Dougherty’s harness store, and John .D. Lyon’s law office. The telephone central office, standi ...; Created on 16 February 2018
28. The Golden Age of The Catskills: (Video); ... of probably between 40,000 - 50,000," said John Conway, Sullivan County Historian. "We’ve seen estimates in terms of number of visitors throughout the summer from 750,000 to 2.5 million.” The era was know ...; Created on 06 July 2017
29. Alan Dampman May 26, 1926 - October 14, 2016: (Society News); ... for over 21 years before he retired. Survivors include his sister, Margaret Edwards of North Carolina; one niece, Elizabeth Brett and her husband John of Port Chester, NY; and one nephew, Wayne Allen ...; Created on 16 October 2016
30. The Borscht Belt: (Now Showing); ... , Sullivan County Historian John Conway and Song Stylist Patti Greco. Patti was born and raised in Sullivan County. Her performances have consistently brought rave reviews: "powerhouse performer" , "G ...; Created on 17 June 2016
31. New Exhibit "Early Sullivan County" to Open June 12th: (Museum News); ... NY. Sullivan County Historian, John Conway, will speak on “Transitions: The Major Changes in Early Sullivan County History .” A musical presentation will follow by “Dirty Stay Out Skifflers” performin ...; Created on 22 May 2016
32. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... was tapped, a nerve, in this country. And everybody just came." The counterculture's biggest bash - it ultimately cost more than $2.4 million - was sponsored by four very different, and very young, men: ...; Created on 04 January 2016
33. Monticello: (Thompson); ... Two brothers, Samuel F. Jones and John Patterson Jones, built Monticello. The turnpike company entrusted Samuel F. Jones to explore the vast forests west of the Mamakating valley to find the best route ...; Created on 26 December 2015
34. Sullivan County Long Beards: (History Makers); ... Historian, John Conway. Among the numerous sportsmen’s clubs throughout the county that share in this heritage, the Sullivan County Long Beards are true representatives. Chartered with the National Wild ...; Created on 18 October 2014
35. Grist Mill Burned Saturday: (Callicoon); ... the present owner 17 years ago of John Ross. Mr. Bollenback expects to rebuild.” ...; Created on 06 March 2012
36. Darling Tales: (Callicoon); Johnny Darling tales, compiled by Charlie Hick, past Town of Callicoon Historian "One day Johnny Darling came to Thumansville to call on "Squire Harding," who is in addition to being justice of t ...; Created on 28 December 2011
37. Early History of Youngsville: (Callicoon); ... near the site which St. Francis Church now adorns. John B. Spencer was another early settler and when the Youngsville Post office was established in 1851 he became its first Postmaster. Other early ...; Created on 03 November 2011
38. Fallsburgh Cemetery Fire: (Fallsburg); ... after the damage was discovered, prevented delay of the same. "The entire cemetery was burned over and monuments blackened before the flames were extinquished by John Eidle, Woodbourne fire warden a ...; Created on 07 October 2011
39. Casino Burns: (Liberty); ... g was ablaze. "The building was owned by Mr. John Clark of New York who built it ten or twelve years ago. His son W H Clark has always been in charge. Mr. W H Clark says that the property had formerly b ...; Created on 07 October 2011
40. Along the Neversink.....: (Neversink); "...John R Tompkins, father of Ross, was a drover and a great maple sugar maker. So much so that he was known in Monticello and Ellenville as Sugar John. John Low, Phoebe Low, and Vick Chamblin ran the ...; Created on 07 October 2011
41. Along the Neversink....: (Neversink); ... as Old Baltimore, the greatest stock horse of that time. There were Cuby Johnson, the tanner, halfway up the flat and a wonderful fine man; and Herring, who bought the Palon property and became the first ...; Created on 07 October 2011
42. A Sketch of Mongaup Valley -By Alice Tillotson: (Bethel); ... 7 there were only five residents living in Mongaup Mill. In 1847 it was renamed Mongaup Valley and at that time, boasted four dwellings; one the old "Linden House," built by John C. Tillotson in 1816. ...; Created on 29 September 2011
43. Fulton Settlement: (Bethel); September 11, 1861; Republican Watchman "August 20 - In the Town of Bethel, John D Fulton, in the 87th year of his age. "The deceased was one of the early pioneers to this county, having settled, wi ...; Created on 23 September 2011
44. Mutton Hill Burying Ground; II: (Neversink); ... kiel Gillett. Born 1767. Died 1837. "Alvan Hall. Born on Mutton Hill 1809. Died 1872. Son of John Hall who migrated from Litchfield, Conn., 1789. "Phebe Drake, widow of Jeremiah Drake. Died Nov. 21 ...; Created on 01 September 2011
45. The Oil Pipeline: (General History); ... John Rockefeller and his Standard Oil Company, during the year of 1879, envisioned establishing a pipe line that would transport crude oil from the operating wells to oil refineries located along the tidewaters ...; Created on 28 June 2011
46. Directors and Officers: (Historical Society); ... Troiani Edward Cooke James Sullivan Patricia Burns Directors Emeritus: Leni Binder Bernard Cohen John Conway George Ardito Harold Gold Last Updated ...; Created on 04 November 2010
47. Edward Van Put: (History Preserver); ... John Conway, the Sullivan County historian, writes, “It is my humble opinion that these two books rank only behind James Eldridge Quinlan’s “History of Sullivan County” and Manville Wakefield’s “To the ...; Created on 11 August 2009
48. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (History Preserver); ... which she was held by the Society, for by this decision, the Directors permanently included Charlotte with that outstanding group of county historians such as James Burbank, Manville Wakefield and John ...; Created on 11 August 2008
49. Wilmer Sipple: (History Preserver); ... In 1865 delegates from the counties in this area met in Delhi to discuss building a railroad line from Oswego on Lake Ontario to Jersey City on the Hudson. D. C. Littlejohn, a speaker of the Assembly, ...; Created on 11 August 2005
50. The Archives Gang: (History Preserver); ... have chosen this year to recognize the current group of volunteers who call themselves The Archives Gang: John Masten Charlotte ...; Created on 11 August 2004
51. Max Yasgur: (History Makers); ... by Michael Land, Artie Kornfeld, John Roberts and Joel Rosenman. Originally it was to have been held in Woodstock, New York. When that did not work out they attempted to move to Wallkill, but the Wallkill ...; Created on 01 June 2004
52. Alice and Russell (Rusty) Hodge: (History Makers); ... es. At that time she was also one of the top female broad jumpers in the country and attracting a lot of attention. Sullivan County Historian John Conway notes, "It didn't hurt that she was a tall slender, good-l ...; Created on 11 August 2003
53. Jennie Grossinger: (History Makers); ... for providing exceptional service to summer visitors and had land on which to expand, they embarked on the great adventure of developing their own brand of Catskill hospitality. County Historian John C ...; Created on 11 August 2002
54. Mary Edith Curtis: (History Preserver); ... and to settle in new land along the Upper Delaware River. Included in the company were John Calkin and Moses Thomas who in 1754 left the settled world of Connecticut to face the perils of life on the frontier. ...; Created on 11 August 2001
55. Delbert Van Etten: (History Preserver); ... Rotfeld. In 1962 he married Rita Stewart and they had two children, Sarah and John, who have twice made Del and Rita grandparents. What is the source of a local historian’s interest ...; Created on 11 August 2000
56. Walter A. Rhulen: (History Makers); ... Day School. After graduating, they both continued their education: Max attended New York Law and Eve was one of two women graduates of St. John Law School’s first graduation in 1928. ...; Created on 11 August 1999
57. Lawrence H. Cooke: (History Makers); ... responsibilities. His mother was a Congregationalist, who joined St. John’s Episcopal Church in Monticello, but Lawrence’s father was Roman Catholic and before the future Judge could go out and play he ...; Created on 01 June 1998
58. James Burbank: (History Preserver); ... the republic. A John Burbank settled in Rowley, Massachusetts as part of that great Puritan migration from England in the 1630’s and there were Burbank ancestors who served in most of the nation’s wars. ...; Created on 11 August 1997
59. Frederick A. Cooke: (History Makers); ... lasted two years, 1907-1909, was the most controversial. He sailed north on the schooner John R. Bradley, advanced across northern Greenland, reached Cape Stallworthy and went over the sea due north. With ...; Created on 01 June 1994

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