Index to The Chronicles of Cooperstown

Hugh C. MacDougall, compiler

Originally published as Miscellaneous Papers No. 2, January 1992.

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James Fenimore Cooper’s The Chronicles of Cooperstown, tracing the history of Cooperstown from its foundation by William Cooper in 1786 until shortly before the book’s publication in 1838, has formed the basis of Cooperstown local history ever since, and has been reprinted at the beginning of four other village chronicles. It has never, however, been properly indexed, even when included in otherwise indexed volumes. This Paper seeks to remedy this lack, by furnishing an index to all known printings of The Chronicles of Cooperstown, as follows:

[James Fenimore Cooper], The Chronicles of Cooperstown. Cooperstown: H. & E. Phinney, 1838. 100 pp.
Reprinted in:

Rev. S.T. Livermore, A Condensed History of Cooperstown, with a Biographical Sketch of J. Fenimore Cooper. Albany: J. Munsell, 1862. Pp. 9-86 [with a few supplementary footnotes]
S[amuel] M. Shaw, Editor, A Centennial Offering. Being a brief History of Cooperstown with a Biographical Sketch of James Fenimore Cooper by Hon. Isaac N. Arnold, together with other Interesting Local Facts and Data . Cooperstown: The Freeman’s Journal, 1886. Pp. 9-61.
Walter R. Littell, A History of Cooperstown, including ... “The History of Cooperstown” 1886-1929 by Walter R. Littell . Cooperstown: The Freeman’s Journal, 1929. Pp. 1-47.
Harold H. Hollis, A History of Cooperstown, including ... “The History of Cooperstown” 1929-1975 by Harold H. Hollis . Cooperstown: New York State Historical Association, 1976. Pp. 1-43.

In each entry, the first page number cited [in bold type] is from the original 1838 edition. Page numbers in parentheses (not inclusive) are from the subsequent four reprinted versions, in chronological order — i.e., Livermore-Shaw-Littell-Hollis.

First names (when omitted by Cooper), relationships, and occasional other relevant facts have been indicated in brackets.

The Chronicles of Cooperstown Chapter Headings and Pagination

Introduction: 3-4 (9-9-1-1)
I — untitled: 5-18 (11-11-3-3)
II — From 1780, to 1791: 19-32 (23-19-10-9)
III — From 1792, to 1797: 33-51 (34-26-16-15)
IV — untitled: 51-57 (49-36-25-23)
V — untitled: 58-73 (55-40-29-26)
VI — untitled: 74-85 (67-48-36-33)
VII — untitled: 85-100 (76-54-41-38)
errata: 100

A

Abbott, Reuben [son of William]: first child born near village 32 (33-25-15-14)
Abbot, William: early settler 21 (24-20-10-9); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); Captain of Artillery in 1798 69 (63-45-34-30)
Academy: built 1795 40-42 (39-29-19-17); used for many purposes 42 (41-30-20-18); dimensions 44 (43-32-21-19); burned in 1809 57 (53-39-27-25); burned and not rebuilt 71 (64-46-34-31)
Aitchison, Mr.: resident — commits suicide during a fever 75 (68-48-36-33)
Andrews, William: first editor of Impartial Observer [later Freeman’s Journal] 67 (61-44-33-29)
Apple Hill: built by Richard Fenimore Cooper in 1800 58 (55-40-29-26); lived in by Samuel Nelson, John A. Dix, and Levi Turner 82 (72-52-39-36)
Artillery Company: See under Militia
Averell, ------ [child of James]: drowns in 1794 38 (38-28-18-17)
Averell, James: early settler 34 (35-26-16-15); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); dies in 1836 79 (71-50-38-35)
Averell, Mrs. James: dies about 1834 79 (71-50-38-35)
Averell, William H. [son of James]: lawyer, but not practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Averell Family: in Cooperstown since 1786-1788 80 (71-51-38-35)

B

Baldwin, Joseph: cooper, third oldest settler living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35)
Baldwin, Mrs. Joseph: second oldest female resident living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35)
Baldwin Family: in Cooperstown since 1790 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Banks: See Otsego County Bank
Baptist Church: organized in 1834 56 (53-38-27-25); church built in 1835-36 — dimensions 57 (54-39-28-25)
Barber, James: tailor, first adult to die, of small-pox on Jan. 27, 1795 38 (38-28-18-17)
Barnes, Capt. Timothy: first librarian in 1796 49 (46-34-23-21)
Beall, Samuel Wootten: of Maryland — married into Cooper family — bought Woodside in 1836 83 (73-52-39-36)
Beauty: of scenery 87-92 (77-54-41-38); of women 97-98 (84-60-46-42)
Bennet, Matthew: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Besancon Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Block-House: built of logs by Croghan at foot of Otsego Lake 11 (16-14-6-5); used by Judge Cooper — moved to Piers road in 1798 by Henry Pace Eaton 12 (16-14-6-5); used by Israel Guild in 1786 21 (24-20-11-9); used by Guild until 1789 25 (28-22-12-11)
Blue Anchor Tavern: second important tavern 76-77 (68-49-36-33)
Boats: The Jay, “Admiral” Hassy’s board-sailed flatboat in 1794 50 (47-35-23-21)
[Bold Dragoon Tavern]:See Red Lion Tavern
Bookstore: only one operated by Phinney family since 1795 62 (58-42-31-27)
Bowden Family: in Cooperstown since 1799 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Bowers, Henry: builder of Lakelands in 1804 61-62 (57-41-30-27)
Bowers, John M. [son of Henry Bowers]:61 (57-41-30-27); sat in Congress in 1813-1814 but lost his seat 74 (67-48-36-33)
Bowers Family: in area since 1803 80 (71-51-38-35)
Bowne, [Samuel S.]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Breweries: first in 1794 43-44 (42-31-21-19)
Brick-kilns: at Susquehanna outlet 51 (48-35-24-22)
Bridges: log bridge built in 1786 — stump with “Bridge Tree” at Lakelands 20 (23-19-10-9); first real bridge built in 1787 21-22 (25-20-11-10)
Burlington Company: and Cooper’s patent 14-18 (18-15-7-6)

C

Campbell, Rev. Alfred E.: Presbyterian pastor in 1834 53 (50-37-26-23)
Campbell, Robert: early resident 59 (55-40-29-26); President of Otsego County Bank 78 (70-50-37-34); practising lawyer in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Campbell Family: in Cooperstown since 1802 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Carriages: of William Cooper 45 (43-32-21-20)
Cavalry: See Militia
Chastellux, Marquis de: text of letter from George Washington to, 1783 9-11 (14-13-5-4)
Chester, Rev. John: Presbyterian pastor in 1810 53 (50-36-25-23)
Christ Church: See Episcopal Church
Churches: Presbyterian and Congregational Church formed in 1798 52-53 (50-36-25-23); schism in Presbyterian Church before 1834 53-54 (50-37-26-23); Christ Episcopal Church formed in 1811 55 (52-38-26-24); Methodists 55-56 (52-38-27-25); Universalists organized in 1831 56 (52-38-27-25); Baptist Church formed in 1834 56 (53-38-27-25); Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Universalist and Baptist churches built 56-57 (53-38-27-25)
Clarke, ------: and Cooper’s patent 16 (20-17-8-7)
Clark, Israel W.: editor of The Watchtower 67 (61-44-33-29)
Clark Family: in area since 1796, in Cooperstown since 1812 80 (71-51-38-35)
Clinton, Brig-Gen. James: expedition against Indians — builds dam on site of Cooperstown:11-13 (15-14-5-5)
Clyde, Samuel: Sheriff, and Cooper’s patent 16 (20-16-8-7)
Commodore, The: successor to Admiral Hassy 49-50 (47-34-23-21)
Congressmen: William Cooper for first time in 1794, John Russel in 1804, John M. Bowers in 1813-1814, William Dowse in 1812, Joseph S. Lyman in 1818, John H. Prentiss as of 1838 74-75 (67-48-36-33)
Cook, William: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); proprietor of Blue Anchor Tavern — ex-sea steward 76 (68-49-37-33)
Cooley Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Cooper, [Elizabeth Fenimore] [wife of William Cooper]: visits Cooperstown in 1787 21 (25-20-11-10)
Cooper, Hannah [eldest daughter of William Cooper]: dies after falling from horse in 1800, poem by Talleyrand in 1795 54-55 (50-37-26-24)
Cooper, Isaac [son of William Cooper]: builds Edgewater in 1810 66 (61-44-32-29); dies in 1818 79 (70-50-38-34)
Cooper, James Fenimore [youngest son of William Cooper]: Fenimore, erected by him in 1814-1817 destroyed by arson in 1823 72 (65-47-35-31); fourth oldest living settler living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35); renovating Otsego Hall and grounds in 1838 83-84 (73-52-40-36)
Cooper, Lieut. Joseph C.: Federal recruiter in 1799 69 (63-45-33-30)
Cooper, Richard Fenimore [eldest son of William Cooper]: early visitor 26 (28-22-13-11); builds Apple Hill in 1800 58 (55-40-29-26); dies in Albany in 1813 67 (61-44-32-29)
Cooper, Richard [son of Richard Fenimore Cooper]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Cooper, Samuel [son of William Cooper}: dies shortly after Isaac Cooper 79 (70-50-38-35)
Cooper, William: acquires patent 7-8 (13-12-4-4); first visit 8 (13-12-4-4); begins settlement in 1786 19 (23-19-10-9); builds “Manor House” in 1788 23; brings family in 1790 29 (31-24-14-12); becomes County Judge in 1791 29-30 (31-24-14-13); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); elected to Congress in 1794 — vote tally 43 (42-31-20-19); carriages 45 (43-32-21-20); builds Otsego Hall 47 (45-33-22-20); travel to Albany in 1795 50-51 (48-35-24-22); builds first stone building [Pomeroy Place] in 1804 58-59 (55-40-29-26); dies in Albany on Dec. 22, 1809 63 (58-42-31-28); first elected to Congress in 1794 74 (67-48-36-33)
Cooper, William [son of William]: dies shortly after Isaac Cooper 79 (70-50-38-35)
Cooper Family: in Cooperstown since 1785-1790 80 (71-51-38-35)
Cooper’s Patent: granted to George Croghan and others, Nov. 30, 1769 6-7 (12-11-3-3); history of, and acquisition by William Cooper 13-18 (17-15-6-6); revival of claims by Prevost children in 1814 68 (62-45-33-29)
Cooperstown: name first used in 1786 26 (28-22-12-11); incorporation as Village of Otsego on Apr. 3, 1807 64 (59-43-32-28); as Village of Cooperstown on June 12, 1812 65 (60-43-32-28); powers of Board of Trustees 65 (60-43-32-28); tax limited to $400 total 65 (60-43-32-28); Charter amended Apr. 30, 1829, increasing area from 112 to 400 acres 65 (60-43-32-28); general description and statistics in 1838 86-87 (76-54-41-38); principal private residences described 93 (81-57-44-40) Seealso Population and Buildings
Cooperstown Federalist [newspaper]:
See Freeman’s Journal
Corey: See Cory
Cory, Ellery: stone house on West Street 78 (70-50-37-34)
Cory, Oliver: early schoolmaster 39-40 (38-28-18-17)
Cory [Corey], Messrs. E[llery] & H[older]: cabinet ware and pail manufacturers in 1838 97 (83-59-46-42)
Cory (E[llery]) Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Cory (H[older]) Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
County Clerk’s Office: built in 1814 64 (59-43-31-28)
Court House and Gaol: built in 1791 30 (31-24-14-13); new court house and gaol built in 1806-1807 — dimensions 63-64 (59-42-31-28); old court house torn down in 1810 63 (59-43-31-28); arson attempt in 1837 73 (65-47-35-31)
Crafts, Griffin: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Craig, Andrew: partner of William Cooper 7-8 (13-12-4-4)
Crandal, Edward B.: editor of The Watchtower67 (61-44-33-29)
Cricket, The: cannon left by Gen. Clinton 13 (17-15-6-6); supplanted by real artillery in 1798 69 (63-45-34-30)
Crippen, [Schuyler]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Croghan, Col. George: patent granted 6-7 (12-11-3-3); transfer of patent from Croghan to Cooper and Craig 13-18 (17-15-6-6)
Croghan Patent: See Cooper’s Patent
Croghan’s Block-House: See Block-House
Council Rock: See Otsego Rock
Curtis, Dr. [E.]: physician practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)

D

Davis Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Davison, Nathan: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
De Villers, Lewis: early settler in Otsego County 35 (36-27-17-16); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Dewey, Joshua: first schoolmaster 32 (33-25-15-14)
D’Hauterive, Compte: former French consul general in America, confirms story of M. Le Quoy 37 (37-28-18-16)
Dix, John A.: [New York] Secretary of State — buys Apple Hill in 1828 — moves to Albany 82 (73-52-39-36)
Doctors: See Physicians
Doubleday Family: in area since 1794, in Cooperstown since 1821 80 (71-51-38-35)
Dowse, William: house burned in 1809 70-71 (64-46-34-31); lawyer — elected to Congress in 1812 — dies before session begins 74-75 (67-48-36-33)
Drownings: five in Lake Otsego since village founded 75 (68-48-36-33)
Dunham, Abner: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)

E

Eagle Tavern: formerly Red Lion Tavern — the stage house in 1838 77 (69-49-37-34)
Eaton, Henry Pace: moves Croghan’s block-house about 1797 12 (16-14-6-5)
Ebbal, Monsieur: former French officer — anecdote of good-humored Christmas abduction by William Cooper in 1789-90 26-28 (29-22-13-11)
Edgewater: built by Isaac Cooper in 1810 66 (61-44-32-29); abortive attempt at female school — bought in 1834 by Theodore Keese 83 (73-52-39-36)
Edmeston, Mr. ------: resident — drowns while bathing 75 (68-48-36-33)
Ellison, Rev. Thomas: preaches first Episcopal service, at Court House, in 1797 51 (48-35-24-22)
Ellison, William: surveyor and early settler, moves first frame house to Edgewater site as tavern 20 (23-19-10-9); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); erects mills on Susquehanna in 1792 44-45 (43-32-21-19); first tavern keeper 75 (68-48-36-33)
Episcopal Church: formed in 1811 55 (52-38-26-24); church built 1807 — consecrated 1810 — rectory built 1832 57 (53-39-27-25)
Ernst, Rev. John Frederick: Lutheran clergyman in 1799 51-52 (49-36-25-23); dies in 1830 80 (71-51-38-35)
Ernst, H[enry] B. & G[eorge] W. [sons of John]: a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Ernst Family: in Cooperstown since 1799 80 (71-51-38-35)

F

Fair Street: market house erected in 1803 64 (59-43-31-28)
Farnsworth, Dr. ------: early doctor 31 (32-25-15-13)
Fenimore: erected by J. Fenimore Cooper 1814-1817 — destroyed by arson in 1823 72 (65-47-35-31)
Fire Engines: first purchased in 1812, second donated in 1815 66 (60-44-32-29)
Fires: first fire, in 1795 44 (43-32-21-19); fires from 1809-1837 70-73 (64-46-34-30); J. Fenimore Cooper’s Fenimore destroyed by arson in 1823 72 (65-47-35-31); arson attempt on Otsego Hall ca. 1835 72 (65-47-35-31); causes of fire and protective measures 73 (66-47-35-32)
Fish: Lake abounding in 26 (28-22-13-11); abundant bass and “trout” 49 (47-34-23-21); varieties found 88 (78-54-42-39)
Fitch Family: in area since 1790, in Cooperstown since 1814 80 (71-51-38-35)
Flagg, H.: lawyer — leaves village and dies in the South 74 (67-48-36-33)
Fonda, Jacob G.: of Schenectady, second lawyer in 1791 30 (32-24-14-13)
Foot of Lake: early name for Cooperstown 26 (28-22-12-11)
Foote Family: In Cooperstown since 1804 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Francis, Charles: of Philadelphia, early visitor 26 (28-22-13-11)
Franklin, Governor William [of New Jersey]:6 (12-11-3-3); 14-18 (18-15-7-6)
Freeman’s Journal [newspaper]:
founded 1808 — first known as Impartial Observer and Cooperstown Federalist67 (61-44-33-29)
Free Masons: lodge founded in 1796 — first festival 48 (46-34-23-21); Masonic Hall built 1797 62 (58-42-30-27)
Frey, [Col.] Hendrick: of Canajoharie [original of Maj. Fritz Hartmann in The Pioneers], early visitor 26 (28-22-13-11); anecdote by 28 (29-22-13-11)
Fullam, Elisha: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Fuller, Dr. [Thomas]: second doctor, in 1791 31 (32-25-15-13); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); dies in 1837 79 (71-50-38-35)
Fuller Family: in Cooperstown since 1791 80 (71-51-38-35)
Future: as “place of resort” and for “country residences” 98-100 (85-60-46-42)

G

Gaol [jail]: See Court House
Gardner, James: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Gilbert, Benjamin: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); Captain of Volunteer Horse in 1794 69 (63-45-34-30)
Gott, Dr. Nathaniel: early doctor 31 (32-25-15-13); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Graveyard: established in 1792 32 (33-25-15-14)
Graves Family: in Cooperstown since 1793 80 (71-51-38-35)
Gregory, Stephen: owner of shoe store and manufactory in 1838 97 (83-59-46-42)
Gregory Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Griffin, Benjamin: builds second-oldest surviving house in 1790 29 (31-24-14-13); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Griffin, Joseph: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); first postmaster in 1794 52 (49-36-25-23)
Griffin, [Samuel] [son of Benjamin]: first child to die in village, Oct. 11, 1792 32 (33-25-15-14)
Griffin Family: in Cooperstown since 1792 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Grosvenor, Capt.: Federal recruiter in 1812 69 (63-45-33-30)
Guild, Israel: early deed recipient 19 (23-19-10-9); takes over block-house 21 (24-20-11-9); builds house 25 (28-22-12-11); house blocks Second Street 34 (35-26-16-15)

H

Hannay, John: stone house on Second Street 78 (70-50-37-34)
Harper, Dr. [H.S.]: physician practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Hartwick, John Christopher: makes clearing at Otsego Lake about 1765 6 (11-11-3-3)
Hartwick Seminary: deterence to classical schools in Cooperstown 94 (82-58-45-41)
Hassy, “Admiral”:See Hearsey
Hausman, Esaias: rich and mysterious settler in 1801 59-61 (56-40-29-26)
Hearsey, “Admiral”: pronounced “Hassy”, first celebrated fisherman 49 (47-34-23-21)
Henry, Francis: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); Colonel of Militia in 1798 70 (63-46-34-30)
Hobart, Bishop: ordains Father Tiffany in 1828 55 (52-38-27-24)
Holt, Joseph: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Howard, John: tanner and early settler 25 (28-22-12-11); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); Captain of Militia in 1798, drowns in 1799 70 (63-46-34-30); Tannery destroyed by arson in 1823 71 (64-47-35-31)
Howard, Nathan [son of John]: first child born in village 32 (33-25-15-14)
Hubbell, Jabez: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Huntington & Ingals: contribute to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Huntington, Samuel: First Lieutenant of Artillery in 1798 69 (63-45-34-30)

I

Indians: relics found 5 (11-11-3-3); “Indian Alarm” in 1794 49 (46-34-23-21)
Industries: See Manufactories
Impartial Observer [newspaper]:
see underFreeman’s Journal
Ingals, Stephen: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Ingalls Family: in Cooperstown since 1793 80 (71-51-38-35)

J

Jail [gaol]:See Court House
Jarvis, Bill [father of William]: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Jarvis, William: first child born on Cooper’s patent, in Fly Creek in 1787 — named after William Cooper 32 (33-25-15-14)
Jarvis Family: in area since 1786, in Cooperstown since 1832 80 (71-51-38-35)
Jewel, Lemuel: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Johnson, Dr. [Parley E.]: physician practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Johnson, widow: early settler, builds first frame house 20 (24-19-10-9)
Jones, Joseph N.: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Jordan, A[mbrose] L.: lawyer — leaves village [about 1824]. 74 (67-48-36-33)

K

Keese, Theodore: of New York — buys Edgewater in 1834 — marries into Pomeroy family 83 (73-52-39-36)
Kent, Moss [brother of Chancellor James Kent]: fourth lawyer 31 (32-25-15-13); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)

L

Lakelands: site of “Bridge Tree” 20 (23-19-10-9); built in 1804 by Henry Bowers 62 (57-42-30-27)
Lambert, Peter: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Landon, Norman: early merchant 35 (35-26-16-15); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Lathrop, [Horace]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Lathrop, H. & Co: a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Lawyers: first lawyers in 1791 30 (32-24-14-13); new group of lawyers by 1806 62 (57-42-30-27); young lawyers establish themselves 1805-1820 74 (67-48-36-33); practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Leather Stocking: as description of [Daniel] Shipman 26 (28-22-13-11)
Le Quoy de Mersereau, F.Z.: former French civil governor of Martinique, exile and early merchant [and a character in The Pioneers] 35-38 (35-26-16-15)
Lewis, Rev. Isaac: first Presbyterian pastor 1800-1805 53 (50-36-25-23)
Lewis Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Library: first in 1796 49 (46-34-23-21)
Lightning Rods: first in Cooperstown in 1802 48 (46-34-23-21)
Lime-kilns: at Susquehanna outlet 51 (48-35-24-22)
Locusts [now Cooper Inn]: built by Henry Phinney in 1813 66 (61-44-32-29)
Luce, Uriah: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Luce Family: in area since 1788, in Cooperstown since 1830 80 (71-51-38-35)
Lyman, Joseph S.: lawyer — elected Congressman in 1818 — dies in office in 1821 74-75 (67-48-36-33)

M

McDonald, Rev. John: debtor, preacher, and teacher in 1799 52 (49-36-25-23)
McNamee, Lawrence: opens store in 1802 62 (58-42-31-27); a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
McNamee Family: in Cooperstown since 1802 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Manor House: built by William Cooper in 1788 23 (26-21-12-10); converted to store-house — burned in 1813 71 (64-46-34-31)
Manufactories: begun in 1809 66 60-44-32-29); in 1838 96 (84-59-45-42)
Market: market house built on Fair Street in 1803 64 (59-43-31-28)
Masons:SeeFree Masons
Maps: Croghan’s map of improvements 19 (23-19-10-9); Cooper’s map of 1788 24-25 (26-21-12-11);
Metcalf, Elijah H.: early resident, Judge, Assemblyman 58 (55-40-29-26)
Metcalf Family: in Cooperstown since 1799 80 (71-51-38-35)
Methodist Church: early history 56 (53-38-27-25); church built on Chestnut Street in 1817 57 (53-39-27-25)
Militia: early history 69-70 (62-45-33-30); first Artillery Company formed in 1798 69 63-45-34-30); Volunteer Horse Company established in 1794 — its sham cavalry combat with “Indians” 69 (63-45-34-30); regular militia organized in 1798 70 (63-46-34-30)
Miller, John: early settler 20 (23-19-10-9); fells log for bridge in 1786 20 (24-19-10-9); contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); builds brick house in 1802 58 (55-40-29-26); oldest living settler living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35)
Miller Family: in Cooperstown since 1786 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Mills: erected on Susquehanna in 1792 44-45 (43-32-21-19)
Moore, Bishop: consecrates Episcopal church in 1810 57 (53-39-27-25)
Morehouse, Eben B.: lawyer 74 (67-48-36-33); builds Woodside in 1829 — sells it in 1836 to Samuel Wootton Beall 82-82 (73-52-39-36); practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Morell, George: lawyer — moves to Michigan in 1832 and is State Judge there 74 (67-48-36-33)
Morris, Jacob: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); Brigadier General of Militia in 1798 70 (63-46-34-30)
Morton, John: and Cooper’s patent 14 (19-16-7-6)
Mosely, Rev. Elisha: Presbyterian clergyman, in 1795 39 (38-29-18-17); preaches first Thanksgiving Sermon, Nov. 26, 1795 45 (43-32-21-19)
Mount Vision: See Vision, The
Mulcock and Morgan: establish brewery in 1794 43-44 (42-31-21-19)
Murray, John: New York City merchant, introduces M. Le Quoy to William Cooper 36-37 (36-27-17-16)
Music: pianos — piano factories — organs — music lessons 94 (82-58-44-41)

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Nash, Rev. Daniel: “Father Nash” — Episcopal missionary and first Rector 1811-1836 54-55 (52-38-26-24)
Neill, Rev. William: Presbyterian pastor 1806-1809 53 (50-37-25-23)
Nelson, Samuel: Circuit Court Judge — marries daughter of Judge Russell in 1825 — residences at Apple Hill and Fenimore farm-house in 1829 — [New York] Supreme Court in 1833 — Chief Justice in 1836 82 (72-52-39-36)
Newspapers:Otsego Herald, or Western Advertiser founded in 1795 42 (41-31-20-19); other papers founded 67 (61-44-33-29); in 1838 95 (83-59-45-41)
Nichols, William: stone house on Fair Street 78 (70-50-37-34)
Nichols Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Noble, Aaron: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)

O

Olendorf, Daniel: tavern keeper 77 (69-49-37-34)
Olendorf Family: in Cooperstown since 1802 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Orderson, Rev. Dr.: from Barbadoes — preaches in 1822 55 (52-38-27-24)
Otsego: Origin of name 5 (11-11-3-3)
Otsego Bass: described 88 (78-54-42-39)
Otsego County: established Feb. 16, 1791 29 (31-24-14-13)
Otsego County Bank: incorporated 1830 — stone bank on Second Street completed 1831 — capital $100,000 78 (70-50-37-34)
Otsego Hall: construction planned 1796, completed 1799 47-48 (45-33-22-20); remodelled in 1834 48 (46-34-23-21); arson attempt in ca. 1835 72 (65-47-35-31); Hall and grounds being renovated by J. Fenimore Cooper since 1834 83-84 (73-52-40-36)
Otsego Herald, or Western Advertiser [newspaper]:
founded 1795 42 (41-31-20-19); discontinued in 1821 67 (62-44-33-29)
Otsego Lake: Croghan’s map of improvements 19 (23-19-10-9); ice closing in 1796 and 1838 47 (45-33-22-20); description 87-89 (77-54-41-38)
Otsego Patent: See Cooper’s patent
Otsego Republican [newspaper]: founded (as The Tocsin) in 1829 67 (62-44-33-29)
Otsego Rock: 5 (11-11-3-3); used for baptisms 56 (53-38-27-25)
Otsego Township: population and voters in 1795 46 (44-33-22-20)

P

Patroon, The: visits Cooperstown in 1797 51 (48-35-24-22)
Paul Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Perkins Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Perry, Jonas: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Phinney, Elihu: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); establishes the Otsego Herald in 1795 42 (41-31-20-19); dies in 1813 67 (62-44-33-29)
Phinney, Elihu [son of Elihu]: brick house on West Street 78 (70-50-37-34)
Phinney, Henry [son of Elihu]: builds residence [Locusts, now Cooper Inn] on Chestnut Street in 1813 66 (61-44-32-29);
Phinney, Messrs [Henry and Elihu] [sons of Elihu]: run only bookstore 62 (58-42-31-27); fire at printing-office in 1809 70 (64-46-34-30); printing establishment and book publishing statistics 96 (83-59-45-42)
Phinney Family: in Cooperstown since 1795 80 (71-51-38-35)
Physicians: in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Pigeons, [Passenger]: Great flocks in 1796 47 (45-33-22-20)
Pomeroy, George [son-in-law of William Cooper]: house built for, by William Cooper, in 1804 58-59 (55-40-29-26)
Pomeroy, Mrs. George [née Ann Cooper, daughter of William Cooper]: oldest living female resident living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35)
Pomeroy Family: in Cooperstown since 1801 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Population and Buildings: in 1790 29 (31-24-14-12); in 1791 31-32 (32-25-15-13); in 1795 41 (40-30-19-18); in 1803 58 (55-40-29-26); changes 1800-1806 62 (58-42-30-27); growth 1800-1810 63 (58-42-31-27); in 1812 66 (60-44-32-29); censuses of 1820-1835 — reasons for slow growth 77 (69-49-37-34); in 1838 86-87 (76-54-41-38)
Porteus, ------: flogged and banished for theft in 1795 44 (42-31-21-19)
Post Office: opened in 1794 — daily service begun in 1821 52 (49-36-25-23)
Potter, Rev. Job: first Universalist pastor 1831-1836 56 (52-38-27-25)
Powers, Dr. ------: first doctor in 1791 — convicted and banished for putting an emetic in the beverage at a Red Lion ball 31 (32-25-15-13)
Prentiss, John H.: editor of Cooperstown Federalist [later Freeman’s Journal] in 1808 67 (61-44-33-29); sitting Congressman in 1838 75 (68-48-36-33)
Prentiss Family: in Cooperstown since 1808 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Presbyterian Church: formed 1798 52-53 (50-36-25-23); church built in 1804 and altered in 1835 — dimensions — parsonage built in 1838 56-57 (53-38-27-25);
Prevost, Augustine: and Cooper’s patent 16-18 (20-17-8-7); children revive claims in 1814 66-69 (62-45-33-29); resident 75 (68-48-36-33)
Prevost, G.W.: resident — dies in shipwreck 75 (68-48-36-33)
Prevost, Susannah [natural daughter of George Croghan and wife of Augustine Prevost]: and Cooper’s patent 16-18 (20-17-8-7)
Printers: in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Prospect Rock: described 90 (79-56-42-39)

Q

Quoy, Le:SeeLe Quoy

R

Raymond, Elder [Rev. Lewis]: first Baptist pastor in 1834 56 (53-38-27-25)
Raffcourt, L’Abbé de:SeeEbbal, Monsieur
Red Lion Tavern: built in 1791 [The Bold Dragoon in The Pioneers] 30 (31-24-14-13); emetic put in beverage in 1791 31 (32-25-15-13); first sign painted by Sheriff R[ichard] R. Smith — now the Eagle Tavern 76 (68-48-36-33)
Religion: early missionaries 38-39 (38-28-18-17) SeealsoChurches, and individual denominations
Renouard, Mr. ------: a French exile in Otsego County 35-36 (36-27-17-16)
Republican, Otsego [newspaper]:
SeeOtsego Republican
Richardson, E.D. & Co.: a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Riddel, Robert: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Roads: road along east side of Lake cut in 1787 22 (25-20-11-10); Fly Creek and Hartwick roads 34 (34-26-16-15); road from Cherry Valley in 1791 45 (44-32-21-20); state road from Albany in 1794 46 (44-32-22-20); Great Western Turnpike in 1802 46 (44-33-22-20); Lake Turnpike in 1825 46 (44-33-22-20); Hartwick and Pier’s roads in 1786 46 (44-33-22-20); old east Lake road abandoned about 1794 50 (47-35-23-22)
Russell, John: early resident 59 (55-40-29-26); elected to Congress in 1804 74 (67-48-36-33)
Russell, John & Co.: a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Russell Family: in Cooperstown since 1796 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)

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Sabin, Timothy: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Schools: first 32 (33-25-15-14); early schools 39 (38-28-18-17); school exhibitions 42 (41-30-20-18); in 1838 94 (82-58-45-41)
Scott, Henry: Cashier of Otsego County Bank 78 (70-50-37-34)
Scott Family: in Cooperstown since 1805 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Shankland, Rachel [Mrs. Thomas]: dies in 1826 79 (71-50-38-35)
Shankland, Thomas: mill owner — dies in 1823 79 (70-50-38-35)
Shipman, [Daniel]: “the ‘Leather Stocking’ of the region” 26 (28-22-13-11)
Sidewalks: some have been flagged 85 (74-53-40-37)
Smith, Rev. John: Presbyterian pastor 1811-l833 53 (50-37-25-23)
Smith, Richard R.: of New Jersey, early visitor 26 (28-22-13-11); first storekeeper in 1789 28-29; first Sheriff in 1791 30 (31-24-14-13); paints sign for Red Lion Tavern 76 (68-49-36-33)
Spafard, Dr. [Ariel]: physician practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Spafard Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Sprague, William: second Captain of Militia, in 1799 70 (63-46-34-30)
Stacy, Issac: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Starkweather, [George A.]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Starkweather, Samuel [brother of George]: lawyer [left Cooperstown 1831] 74 (67-48-36-33)
Starkweather Family (G[eorge] A.): old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Starr, Joshua: potter, building burned in 1795 44 (43-32-21-19); dies in 1838 79-80 (71-51-38-35)
Starr, Mrs. Joshua: dies in 1837 80 (71-51-38-35)
Starr Family: in Cooperstown since 1792 80 (71-51-38-35)
Stephens, ------: first jailer in 1791 30 (31-24-14-13)
Stevens, Mr. ------: early merchant — returns to Philadelphia 34-35 (35-26-16-15)
Stores: in 1838 94 (82-58-44-41); principal merchants in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Streets: laid out in 1788 24-25 (26-21-12-11); stumps and irregularities 33 (34-26-16-15); graded 85 (74-53-40-37)
Stowel, J.: a principal mercantile firm in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Stowel Family: in area since 1792, in Cooperstown since 1822 80 (71-51-38-35)
Strong, Joseph: from Orange county — third lawyer 30 (32-25-15-13)
Sullivan, Maj-Gen. [John]: expedition against Indians in 1779 11 (15-14-5-5)
Susquehanna River: dam built by Gen. Clinton in 1779 11-13 (15-14-5-5); mills erected in 1792 44-45 (43-32-21-19); lime- and brick-kilns at outlet 51 (48-35-24-22); description of banks 87 (77-54-41-38)
Swivel Gun: See Cricket

T

Talleyrand, M[arquis] de: visits Cooperstown in 1795, writes acrostic poem to Hannah Cooper (text) 54 (51-37-26-24)
Tannery: built by John Howard 25 (28-22-12-11); destroyed by arson in 1823 71 (64-47-35-31); in 1838 96 (84-59-45-42)
Taverns: Ellison’s Tavern in 1787 20 (23-19-10-9); Red Lion built in 1791 30 (31-24-14-13); history of — Red Lion (Eagle Tavern) — Blue Anchor — Washington Hall — Union Hall — Olendorf’s 75-77 (68-48-36-33)
Taxes and Duties: in 1795 45 (43-33-21-20)
Ten Broeck, Abraham: of New Jersey, first lawyer in 1791 30 (32-24-14-13)
Ten Broeck, Peter: early storekeeper 31 (32-25-15-13); returns to New Jersey 35 (35-26-16-15)
Tiffany, Rev. Frederick T.: Episcopal lay reader in 1818, Deacon in 1820, Priest in 1828, succeeds Father Nash as Rector in 1836 55 (52-38-27-24)
Title, History of: See under Croghan, Col. George
Tracy Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Travel: route and timetable to Albany in 1795 50-51 (48-35-24-22)
Tocsin, The [newspaper]: See Otsego Republican
Tubbs, Samuel: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Turner, Levi: Adjutant General — marries daughter of Robert Campbell — owns Apple Hill 82 (73-52-39-36); lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Turnpikes: See Roads

U

Union Cotton Manufactory: on the Oaks [creek] — first manufactory established in 1809 66 (60-44-32-29)
Union Hall Tavern: next to Washington Hall Tavern 77 (69-49-37-34)
Universalist Church: organized in 1831 56 (52-38-27-25); church built in 1833 on site of Academy 57 (53-39-28-25)

V

Village of Cooperstown: See Cooperstown
Village of Otsego: See Cooperstown
Villers de, Lewis: See De Villers
Vision, The (Mount Vision):8 (13-12-4-4); described 89-90 (79-56-42-39)

W

Wade, Mr. ------: early merchant 34-35 (35-26-16-15)
Wade, Major [son of merchant]: of U.S. Army in 1838 34-35 (35-26-16-15)
Walker, George: Second Lieutenant of Artillery in 1798 69 (63-45-34-30)
Walworth, [Lyman J.]: lawyer practising in 1838 96 (83-59-45-42)
Washington, President George: visits Otsego Lake in 1783 — Letter to Marquis de Chastellux (text) 8-9 (13-12-4-4)
Washington Hall Tavern: replaced the Blue Anchor in popularity 77 (69-49-37-34)
Watchtower, The [newspaper]: founded in 1814 — discontinued 1831 67 (61-44-33-29)
Waterman Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Water Supply: less water in 1838 than 1798 — wells and springs — water company incorporation authorized in 1827 85 (75-53-40-37)
Wentworth, Levi: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Wharton, Thomas: and Cooper’s patent 14-18 (19-16-7-6)
Whipping Post and Stocks: diagonally opposite jail — used in 1795 44 (42-31-21-19)
Whipple, Barnet: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17)
Whiston, Rev. O.: Universalist pastor in 1836 56 (53-38-27-25)
White, James: contributes to Academy in 1795 40 (39-29-19-17); carpenter — second oldest living settler living in 1838 81 (72-51-38-35)
White Family: in Cooperstown since 1788 — family founder still living in 1838 80-81 (71-51-38-35)
Wight, Jabez: cabinet maker — drowns Aug. 14, 1794 38 (38-28-18-17)
Wilkinson, Joseph: house burned in 1814 71 (64-46-34-31)
Williams, Rensselaer: early merchant 34-35 (35-26-16-15)
Williams, Richard: early merchant 34-35 (35-26-16-15)
Wilson Family: old inhabitants 82 (72-52-39-36)
Winn, Mr. ------: Defeated for Congress by William Cooper in 1794 — vote tally 43 (42-31-20-19)
Woodside: built by Eban B. Morehouse in 1829 — sold to Samuel Wootten Beall in 1836 82 (73-52-39-36)
Worthington, J[ohn] R. [son of Ralph]: hat manufacturer 97 (83-59-46-42)
Worthington, Ralph: hatter’s shop burned in 1818 71 (64-46-34-31); dies in 1828 80 (71-51-38-35)
Worthington Family: in Cooperstown since 1802 80 (71-51-38-35)

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