The History of Putnam County, New York

The History of Putnam County, New York; With an Enumeration of Its Towns, Villages, Rivers, Creeks, Lakes, Ponds, Mountains, Hills, and Geological Features; Local Traditions; and Short Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers, Etc. William J. Blake. Paperback, (1849), repr. 2007, Annex, Index, 362 pp.

This early history written in 1849, is arranged in a fashion typical for the period. It contains, the history and background for the towns, villages, and cities located in the county; the geology; various lists of citizens and officials; a significant number of those signing the revolutionary pledge; biographical sketches of early residents; and numerous revolutionary letters.

Book #: J-B1125 
ISBN: 9781596411258