History And Directory Of Yates County V1, Part 2: Containing A Sketch Of Its Original Settlement By The Public Universal Friends (1873) - Hardcover

by Stafford Canning Cleveland (Author), Thelma E. Burton Bootes (Other)

The book ""History and Directory of Yates County V1, Part 2: Containing A Sketch of Its Original Settlement by the Public Universal Friends"" is a historical account of Yates County, New York, written by Stafford Canning Cleveland in 1873. The book is divided into two parts, with the second part focusing on the county's original settlement by the Public Universal Friends, a Quaker group led by Jemima Wilkinson. The book provides a comprehensive history of Yates County, including its early settlement by Native Americans, the arrival of European settlers, and the growth of towns and villages. It also includes information on the county's agriculture, industry, and commerce, as well as its religious and social institutions. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes a directory of the county's residents, organized by town and village. This directory provides information on each resident's occupation, place of birth, and other biographical details. Overall, ""History and Directory of Yates County V1, Part 2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Yates County, New York, and the early settlement of the region by the Public Universal Friends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.