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History of Orleans County New YorkSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Orleans County New York, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Short Biography of Frederick Bartlett Fancher Frederick Bartlett Fancher, governor of North Dakota, was born in Orleans county, N.Y, April 2, 1852; son of Tillotson and Julia (Kenyon) Fancher; and grandson of Richard and Catherine Augusta Fancher. He attended the State normal school, Ypsilanti, Mich., 1867-70; was engaged in the insurance business in Chicago, 1871-81, and began farming on a large scale in North Dakota in 1881. He was elected governor of North Dakota by the Republican party in 1899. He was president of the board of trustees of the North Dakota hospital for the insane for six years, president of the Constitutional convention in 1889, and insurance commissioner, 1894-98. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
New York Facts: Orleans County Facts: Seat: AlbionEstablished: 1824 Formed from: Genesee
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