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History of Crown Point, (Essex County) New YorkFeatured Picture:  Catholic Church, Depot, CPIO Office, Crown Point NY, 1870s 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of John Hammond John Hammond, representative, was born at Crown Point, N.Y., Aug. 27, 1827. He attended the Rensselaer polytechnic institute; went to California in 1849, and engaged in the manufacture of iron at Crown Point, N.Y., 1855-89. He enlisted as a private in the Union army in 1861, was promoted captain in the 85th New York cavalry, and through all the grades attaining the rank of brigadier-general, and was mustered out of the service in 1865. He was an inspector of state prisons for New York, 1866-69; Republican representative from the 18th New York district in the 46th and 47th congresses, 1879-83, and was a member of the committees on manufactures and the Pacific railroads. He died at Crown Point, N.Y., May 28, 1889. |
New York Facts: Essex County Facts: Seat: ElizabethtownEstablished: 1799 Formed from: Clinton
Crown Point is situated 68 meters above sea level. |