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History of Ellington, (Chautauqua County) New York

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Biographies:

Charles Aldrich Biography

Charles Aldrich, journalist, was born at Ellington, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1828. He founded The Freeman in Webster City, Iowa, in 1857; was chief clerk of the house of representatives 1860-'2; 1866 and 1870, and a member of the house, 1882-4, where he originated several state laws. He received the honorary degree of A.M. from Iowa college in 1869; was a member of the U.S. geological survey in 1875; rounded the American ornithologist union in 1883; presented his historical collections to the state in 1884, and became curator and secretary of the historical department, Iowa, which he originated in 1892. He contributed to periodicals.

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

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