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History of Churchville, (Monroe County) New YorkOur database does not include an historic photo for Churchville, (Monroe 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 Charles Simeon Baker Charles Simeon Baker, representative, was born at Churchville, Monroe county, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1839. He received an academic education, was a teacher in 1856-'57, studied law and was admitted to the bar in December, 1860. He served during the first year of the civil war as lieutenant, 27th N.Y. volunteers, but being disabled at the first battle of Bull Run, was honorably discharged. He was a member of the New York assembly in 1879, 1880 and 1882; a state senator, 1884-'85, and a representative in the 49th, 50th and 51st congresses. He died in Washington, D.C., April 21, 1902. |
New York Facts: Monroe County Facts: Seat: RochesterEstablished: 1821 Formed from: Genesee and Ontario Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CHURCHVILLE, a post-village of Monroe county, New York, on the Buffalo and Rochester railroad, 15 miles W. S. W. from Rochester. It contains 3 or 4 churches and several stores. Churchville is situated 178 meters above sea level. |