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History of Perrysburg, (Cattaraugus County) New York

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Biographies:

Warren Brewster Hooker Biographical Sketch

Warren Brewster Hooker, representative, was born at Perrysburg, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1856; son of John and Philena (Waterman) Hooker, and a descendant of the Rev. Thomas Hooker the immigrant, 1633. He was educated at Forestville academy, and was admitted to the bar in 1879, practising in Fredonia, N.Y. He was special surrogate of Chautauqua county, 1878-80; supervisor of Fredonia for several years; and a Republican representative from the thirty-fourth district in the 52d, 53d, 54th, and 55th congresses, 1891-99. He was re-elected to the 56th congress, but resigned his seat Nov. 11, 1899, and was succeeded by Edward B. Vreeland.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

New York Facts:
Tree: sugar maple
Bird: bluebird
Flower: rose
Nickname: Empire State
Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Area (sq. mi.): 49,576
Capitol: Albany
Admitted: 26 Jul 1788

Cattaraugus County Facts:

Additional Local History Notes:

Perrysburg is situated 403 meters above sea level.