History of Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA

1838 - Stage Accident
The Albany mail stage from Greenfield, N. Y. was precipitated into the Green river, on Thursday last, by the bridge giving way. The passengers, fortunately escaped without injury, but the driver was severely hurt.

The Sun
Baltimore, Maryland
October 6, 1838

1843 - Dr. Duncan Acquitted
STRANGE. - Dr. Duncan, who was tried last week at Greenfield, N. Y., on the charge of adultery with Mrs. Kemp, at Shelburne, has been acquitted. The trial excited great interest, and the verdict was received with a strong demonstration of popular approval. According to the Greenfield Gazette, Dr. Duncan was a man of high standing among the people of Shelburne, and had had their entire confidence. "In his defence, it was contended that Mrs. Kemp was induced to confess herself guilty of this criminal intercourse through interests and fear of her husband, and that since she had made the confession, she was afraid to tell the truth through fear of the consequences of her swearing to what was not true"!!
The Sun
Baltimore, Maryland
August 30, 1843

1854 - Greenfield
Greenfield, a township in Saratoga county, New York, 9 miles N. from Ballston Spa. Population, 2890.
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.

1859
GREENFIELD, a township in Saratoga co., in New York, 10 m. N of Ballston Spa.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1869 - A Triple Wedding
In the north part of Saratoga county, Greenfield, N. Y., and in the last part of the old year, there was a trio of weddings in one house at the same time, on which occasion and old lady and her two daughters were led to the alter. The mother was a widow; the first daughter was a widow of two months, and her husband a widow of four months; the other was a miss of sweet seventeen, and the espoused of a man of about thirty years, who had recently obtained a divorce from a former wife. The dominie was considerably confused to know when he had finished the job, and it was understood that he was to be paid at wholesale price and receive the equivalent in chopping wood. The husband of the mother, after all was over, declared that he should run the homestead himself and the rest might shift for themselves, since which the deponent has had no further tidings.

Reading Times
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 22, 1869

1883 - 27 pounds of wool mittens
Avis Porter, a Friend, residing in Greenfield, N. Y., who is now in her ninety-fourth year, has, during the present year, purchased twenty-seven pounds of wool, had it carded, and not only has spun it herself but has knitted it all into mittens.
The Columbus Journal
Columbus, Nebraska
March 7, 1883

1890 - Lamp Catches Woman on Fire
Mrs Elihu Wing, wife of a wealthy farmer of Greenfield, N. Y., and mother of Daniel E. Wing, a prominent Saratoga lawyer, was burned to death, on the 20th, by her clothing catching fire from a lamp.
Muskogee Phoenix
Muskogee, Oklahoma
September 25, 1890

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1893 - Mrs. Parkhurst not guilty
The trial of Mrs. Hanna Mary Parkhurst, of Greenfield, N. Y., who was charged with murdering her 3-year-old son, ended yesterday in a verdict of not guilty.
The Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 27, 1893

1895 - Greenfield
Greenfield, or Greenfield Centre, a post-village of Saratoga co., N.Y., in Greenfield township, 1 mile from Greenfield Station on the Adirondack Railroad, and 6 miles N.W. of Saratoga Springs. It has 2 churches. The name of its post-office is Greenfield Centre. The township has 6 churches, 2 paper-mills, and a pop. of 2692.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1899 - Greenfield
Greenfield lies north of the centre of the county. It is bounded on the north by Corinth, on the east by Wilton, on the south by Saratoga Springs and Milton and on the west by Providence and Edinburgh. The town is defined as follows by the Revised Statutes:

The town of Greenfield shall contain all that part of said county beginning at the southeast corner of lot number seven, in the seventeenth allotment of the patent of Kayaderosseras, and running thence westerly along the north bounds of the sixteenth allotment of said patent to the southeast corner of Providence; then north on the east line of the same to the southwest corner of Corinth; then easterly along the south bounds of Corinth to the west bounds of the twenty-third allotment; then along the same southerly to the north bounds of the seventeenth allotment; then along the same southwesterly to lot number seven in said seventeenth allotment; then southerly along the east bounds thereof to the place of beginning.

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1901 - Vanderlyn murdered
Frank Heroy, son of a Methodist clergyman, shot and killed Charles Vanderlyn, at Greenfield, N. Y., yesterday.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
May 24, 1901

1916
Greenfield Center, a post-village of Saratoga co., N.Y., in Greenfield township (town), 6 miles NW. of Saratoga Springs, on the Adirondack R. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1837.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Greenfield and its surrounding areas:
Saratoga Spa State Park: This sprawling park offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and even golf. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) within the park hosts concerts and other cultural events throughout the year.

Visit Saratoga Springs: Just a short drive from Greenfield, Saratoga Springs is known for its vibrant downtown, which boasts excellent restaurants, boutique shops, and a lively arts scene. Take a stroll down Broadway and enjoy the historic architecture.

Saratoga Race Course: If you're in town during the summer season, don't miss the chance to experience thoroughbred horse racing at this iconic venue. The races are a beloved tradition in Saratoga.

Saratoga Farmers' Market: Held year-round on Saturdays, this market is a great place to sample local produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted goods.

Saratoga Spa Golf Course: Golfers can tee off at this beautifully maintained 18-hole course surrounded by the stunning landscapes of... Read MORE...