History of Ledyard, New York, USA

Journey back in time to Ledyard, New York, USA

(Aurora)

• 1823 - Ledyard was formed from Scipio January 20, 1823, and was named after Benjamin Ledyard, agent and clerk for the apportionment of lands in the Military Tract.
  It lies on the east bank of Cayuga Lake southwest of the center of the county. The surface inclines toward the west, its extreme east border being ele...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1826 - A man named James Bonton, while crossing a bridge in the town of Ledyard, N. Y. a few days since, was instantly killed by being thrown from his horse which had become frightened.
  
  American Advocate
  Maine
  October 14, 1826
  
  
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  The Inn, Aurora, N.Y. Hotel since 1826
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• 1836 - Ledyard
  LEDYARD, taken from Scipio, 30th January, 1823; distant from Albany 170, from Auburn, S. W. 16 miles; surface rolling; soil, clay loam, resting on cla...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  1848 Aurora, NY
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•  1851 - President Fillmore sojourned at his father's residence at Aurora, New York, on Sunday and Monday.
  
  The Sun
  Baltimore, Maryland
  May 21, 1851
  
  
• 1854 - Ledyard
  Ledyard, a post-township in Cayuga co., New York, on the E. shore of Cayuga lake. Population, 2043.
  A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
  
  
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  Morgan's Store, Aurora, NY.
  
  Founded by Christopher Morgan in 1801.
  
  George W. Salisbury was a clerk there before the Civil War.
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• 1859
  AURORA, a village in Cayuga co., New York, 170 m. W of Albany. Pop. 500.
  
  A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859
  
  
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  Dining Hall, Wells College - Aurora, New York
  
  Wells College in Aurora, NY is a private liberal arts school established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of Wells Fargo and American Express. forbes.com
  
  "Wells College," the gift of Henry Wells,... Read MORE...
  
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  Aurora - Town of Ledyard, Cayuga, NY map - 1875 - NOTE: L. Salisbury, Mrs. Smith, J.B. Smith, Mrs. Town
  
• Saturday, April 22, 1876 - Aurora Centennial Festival A Brilliant Affair - Large Attendance and Complete Success
  The good citizens of the quite village of Aurora have been for some weeks preparing for a Centennial Festival in aid of the State fund, and to assist ...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1879 - Ledyard / Aurora
  Ledyard was formed from Scipio January 30th,1823, and derives its name from Gen. Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler in the town.He was an agent and cl...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• 1887 - Women on the Board
  The Board of Trustees of Wells Female College at Aurora, New York, yesterday voted that women should have representation in the Board, and Miss Helen ...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1888 - WELLS COLLEGE DESTROYED. A FIRE SWEEPS THE MAIN BUILDING, CAUSING A LOSS OF $130,000.
  Auburn, N. Y., Aug. 9. - Fire was discovered in the library of the main building of Wells Female College - MRS. GROVER CLEVELAND'S Alma Mater - Aurora...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  Thursday, February 2, 1893 - At Morgan's store, a gold watch is offered to the person guessing nearest the number of beans in a jar, contest to be decided April 1st.
  
  Union Springs Advertiser
  Union Springs, New York
  Thursday, February 2, 1893
  
  
• 1895 - Ledyard
  Ledyard, a post-township of Cayuga co., N.Y., is bounded on the W. by Cayuga Lake, and contains the village of Aurora, which is about 16 miles S.S.W. ...Read MORE...
  
  
  
• Thursday, Nov, 7, 1895 - A Call At Aurora
  Aurora is not content at being "Goddess of the Morning," but, has included the evening, too, by the aid of electric lights. The introduction was celeb...Read MORE...
  
  
  
•  1905 - Minister to Korea
  Edwin Morgan, the newly appointed minister to Korea, was at the State Department this morning getting his final instructions. He will leave tomorrow t...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  Residence of S. G. Lyon, Aurora, N.Y.
  
  The home was built in the early 1900s for Sanford G. Lyon, a local lumber merchant. It's on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the village of Aurora in Cayuga County. syracuse.com
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  Birds Eye View, Looking Towards Well's College, Aurora, N.Y.
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  Main Street looking South, Aurora, N.Y.
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  Residence, A. M. Zabriskie, Aurora, N.Y.
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  Methodist Church, Ledyard, N.Y.
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  First Presbyterian Church, Aurora, N.Y.
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  Aurora, N.Y. from Wells College
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  Library Hall, Aurora, N.Y.
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  The Well's School, Aurora, N.Y.
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• 1916
  Ledyard, a post-township (town and village) of Cayuga Co., N. Y., is bounded on the W. by Cayuga Lake and about 16 miles SSW. of Auburn. Pop. in 1900,...Read MORE...
  
  
  
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  President's Home, Wells College, Aurora, N.Y.
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