Lindley Presho Genealogy and History Blog

Gone But Not Forgotten Some of us really  "Old Timers" were probably born  in the building in front Memories!!!          

Unknown Ancestors This old photo was in a trunk donated by a family member.        Not sure who or where , but it depicts a scene typical of our area's early history when lumbering was a big business in the early to mid 1800's.                       Fox-Weston-Bronson and the Harrower-Mersereau families owned considerable property in the Lindley area where they carried                      out the lumbering business.   Colonel Lindsley had the 1st local sawmill.                                                                                                                                            .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Below is a copy of another twist to the Pilgrim History of 1620 taken from the Dick Eastman Genealogy website . This was easier than copying all the article  BUT   b e sure you click on the address given in the article. As the radio commentator PAUL Harvey used to say "The rest of the story" . I forwarded this  as an e-mail to some .The replies were interesting. Hope you enjoy the story and Happy Thanksgiving The Truth You’ve Never Heard About Plimoth Colony and the First Thanksgiving Dick Eastman · November 16, 2017 · History · 6 Comments The Thanksgiving story you know probably goes a bit like this: English Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they found a rich land full of animals and were greeted by a friendly Indian named Squanto, who taught them how to plant corn. The true story is more complicated. Once you learn about the real Squanto —

Lindley Veteran's  Monument  Dedicated 2007 Thank you to all who  served  or are serving  in the United States Military services - beginning with the American Revolutionary War .(1790.) Today --  a special thank you to the following: WWII Lt Loren  (Mike ) Morse   POW                                    Robert Blackman                KIA                                                 Ivan Jones             Non Battle                                                                 Robert Smith                       KIA                                                    Lt.  Donald Walch               KIA (OOPS -Sorry  Missed Robert Smith from list  on Saturday  ) New to list  Lt. Robert Redner            MIA  Died in Pacific Theater   March 1945  Interesting to note that several of these men died in the last few months of the war.  I have found details of Lt. Redner's death but  have not found any proof that he or his P-51 were ever recovered in the Phi

On Monday July 24th , three ( 3 ) of Colonel Eleazer Lindsley's  5th Gt. Grandsons  visited the Town of Lindley's first Historic Marker placed at the Lindsley Burying Ground by the  William G. Pomeroy  Foundation of Syracuse, N.Y.   Rick -Phil and Chuck As Lindsley descendants, they are interested not only in the Lindsley/ Mulford/ Seelye Genealogies , but the history of the Town of Lindley. It was great having them take time to visit  and to share their families and Lindley history. "The  Foundation  established the Historic Roadside Marker Grant Program because the trustees Bill ands Sandra Pomeroy feel that the history of our towns and villages are important to preserve.    They, also,  believe it serves to educate the public. "   There are several other historic markers in our  area placed by the Foundation , but this was the first in the Town of  Lindley. Lindsley Burying Ground Historic Roadside Marker Thanks - Mark Stocum a

   Dedication of Town of Lindley's Veteran's Monument  Oct. 2007 Lindley ---  Fallen Heroes WWII   Robert Blackman                      U.S. Army                            KIA  Ivan Jones                                 U.S..Army Air Force           Non Battle (photo not available )  Robert  Smith                             U.S. Army  Inf.                    KIA Donald Walch                             U.S. Army Air Force          KIA      Prisoner of War     Loren (Mike ) Morse   These are names that I have on file that have had any type connection to the Town of Lindley.  (born here, resided here, married  a Lindley resident, raised family here, buried here. .Probably some missing or errors so please let me know if there are  corrections or  names missing . ( My thought is that at least  the name is on file here and may have been missed somewhere else. )  Memorial Day    5-29 - 201

Durland Weale  3-25- 2010   Program -  Growing up in Lindley in the 1920's Wishing  this young man of 95 years a Happy Birthday on Tuesday May 9th,2017 Native of Lindley (son of a Lindley farmer and his wife), brother, husband, father, grandfather, last Charter member of Lindley Community Church, tobacco grower, Cornell graduate, Ag teacher, BOCES Principal and  historian. Still going strong -raising a garden and restoring antique Ford cars.   Best wishes and hope  the weather is so you can take a ride in the car. .  

  Remnants of Tioga RR  Apologies to publisher of this article .I neglected to make a note of date and origin.

From a postcard collection Happy Easter

The word "Post" in naming the township is spelled without beginning with a capital letter, thus bringing a memorable, historian mark to a common level of fence posts. The writing of the petition indicates practiced hand, word applied and the spelling is correct except as to the word "applyd". The signatures are clear and most of them are businesslike. Evidentally, these signers had been taught penmanship.  The ancient town record, nearly eighty years old is well worth preservation in showing the public spirit of the early settlers, and the earnest effort to secure an important public improvement. In those days much of the travel to the new settlements here came by way of Williamsport, the Block House and the Tioga River. The early settlers encountered great hardships ,and were subjected to much expense in keeping passable the lines of travel.   The first road from what is now Blossburg was on the east side of the Tioga River, probably to avoid building bridges ove

I have added more explanations in red  for those unfamiliar with early local history- Kitty The old town of Painted Post, then included what is now the territory of six towns,viz.  Lindley, Caton , Corning, Hornby, Erwin and Campbell. The above document evidently originated in Lindley where most of the signatures were procured, but to give it force and ensure compliance , the names of prominent farmers or business men residing in the vicinity of the "Painted post"  were obtained. John Knox was the founder of Knoxville ( now called Corning Northside ), Capt. Samuel Erwin was the grandfather of Samuel S. Erwin of Corning and was the son of Col. Arthur Erwin who purchased the wilderness ( in 1789 )-- which is now the township of Erwin. Frank Erwin was the brother of Capt. Erwin . Rufus Gorton was for the series of years the owner of Mill property below where the village ( Corning )now stands. ( Gorton Cemetery is on Park Ave-Corning ). Henry Mc Cormick resided east whe

"The Commissioners of last year for the town of Painted post ordered or reported for the usual sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be raised for the use of roads and bridges -and on application being made it was agreed by the Board that part of this sum be applyd in opening a road from Lindsleys to Canasteer on the west side of the Tioga River, and let it be discretionary with their successors in office to appropriate the necessary sum for the said work, when they had opportunity of viewing the ground. --- We ,therefore, whose names are hereby affixed being fully convinced of the publick utility of that Road do hereby request and enjoin the commissioners  immediately to explore and apply such a sum to said Road as they in their discretion may think proper, Ebenezer Backus, John P. Ryerrs, John Knox, Henry McCormick, Eleazer Lindsley, Ezekiel Mulford , Peter Campbell, William Lindsley, Lindsley Mulford, John Elliott, James Ford, Isaac Halsey,  Frederick Heckart, Jeremiah Mu

This was found on the Fulton History.com web site (a collection of old newspaper copies )  by Larry Gorges a couple years ago.  From T he Corning Journal - April 26,1888 .      Because it is quite long ,I will be posting it in 3-4 segments. The last posting will have a surprise for some.     The editor of the Journal is indebted to H.M. McCullough, of the Town of Lindley who resides a mile south of the Presho Post Office for several ancient records of local interest and value.      Mr. McCullough is the son of Rev. Mr. McCullough, deceased of Tioga, Pa. and great, great grandson of Col. Eleazer Lindsley, the pioneer purchaser and settler in what is now the Town of Lindley. Col. L. was an officer in the Revolutionary War from New Jersey. In 1790, he came with a colony of about 40 persons to settle in the wilderness which he had previously purchased. The New York Civil List states that he was a member of the Assembly in 1792 being the sole representative of the County of Ontario ,f

Harley W.  Reynolds Corning Leader  March 8.2017                                                                                            Harley W. Reynolds, age 83  passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at Fred and Harriet Taylor  Health Center. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday March 12, 2017 from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at the Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 West Pulteney St. Corning, NY 14830. Service immediately following.  Graveside service and burial with full military honors will be held at the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, N.Y. March 17th,  2017 at 10:00 A.M Thanks to Harley's tireless efforts, the citizens of Lindley, dedicated a monument to area veterans on Sunday  October 21st, 2007.  Thanks -Harley

Plaque for Dr.Ezekiel Mulford Lindsley Burying Ground Lindley,NY New York Times  1973 Mulford Family Tid-Bits The Mulford/Lindsley family was in the first group of settlers in Lindley in June 1790. Dr.Ezekiel Mulford who served in the American Revolutionary War as a surgeon had married the daughter of Col. Eleazer  and  Mrs.Lindsley . The Mulford Genealogy by Uri Mulford  in 1920 includes the story of the Mulford ancestor Lion Gardiner  purchasing the island off the Long Island Coast from Youawan-a native American Sachem in 1639. The island had  remained in the family until recent years when a member of the family died. (At this time, I have not kept up with the ownership of the island or its future.)  There is ,also, a Mulford Museum on Long Island where some of the family were early settlers . The advertisement states that the tour would detail the history of the island, describe how the family had preserved its beauty and heritage as well as its historical

From Farmer's Almanac  2017 page 100 WHY ARE THERE MORE STARS IN THE WINTER One reason is that the cold air doesn't have as much moisture as warm air! Summer skies often appear hazier because actually, they are. The warm moisture -laden atmosphere of summer is thicker and less transparent, than the crisp, cold winter dome , making it harder to see what lies beyond.    Any more ,it's hard to tell stars from Satellites    A Lindley summer day

Corning Leader Obituary  Monday February 20,2017 George L.Bronson  94  Died Saturday February 18th,2017 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Wellsboro, Pa. There will be no services. George was the last of the five (5) Bronson brothers who served in WWII.  Photos courtesy of Janet Warner Miller The Bronson Family

             Wednesday September 23,1847 Cook's Turn out was a Lindley stop . The present Tannery Creek was originally called Cook's Creek --named for the descendants of David Cook who arrived here in June 1790 with Col.Lindsley and settled in that area. I have never found a date when the name changed,  but am guessing about 1865 when the Tannery business opened . The 1873 Lindley map shows Cook Station of the Corning -Blossburg Railroad  at  the end of Tannery Creek  Road. ( Another guess is that the location of a  RR stop   probably entered into the decision to build a tannery there. ) From 1990 Lindley History  Looking Back 200 years Lindley RR Depots Research shows that the Station Depot was moved further north from the present Lindley Bridge RR crossing. Lindley at one time had 4 stops on the railroad.  (Presho -Cook Siding  -Lindley Station and  *Lawrenceville- (*actually in Town of Lindley).