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History of Chenango County New YorkSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Chenango County New York, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Solomon George Haven Solomon George Haven, representative, was born in Chenango county, N.Y., Nov. 27, 1810; son of Asa Haven; grandson of Asa Haven of Bennington, Vt., afterward of Hoosick, N.Y., and finally of Butternut, N.Y., and a descendant through Josiah and Esther (Streeter) Haven of Richard Haven, who came from England to Lynn, Mass., in 1645. He was brought up on a farm, attended the district school, studied the classics under a private tutor, and studied medicine which he abandoned for the law. He was prepared for the bar in the office of Governor Young of Geneseo and Fillmore & Hall of Buffalo, and was admitted in 1835, becoming a partner with his preceptors the following year. He was district attorney of Erie county, mayor of Buffalo, and a representative in the 32d, 33d and 34th congresses, 1851-57. He died in Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 24, 1861. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
New York Facts: Chenango County Facts: Seat: NorwichEstablished: 1798 Formed from: Tioga and Herkimer
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