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History of Conklingville, (Saratoga County) New York

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Biographies:

Leander Jefferson Aldrich Biography

Leander Jefferson Aldrich, educator, was born in Conklinville, N.Y., May 21, 1851; son of Hudson and Sarah (Johnson) Aldrich; grandson of Benoni Aldrich and of John Johnson, and a descendant of the Scotch and English Puritans. He was graduated from Oberlin college, in 1880, and from Oberlin theological seminary in 1885. He was engaged in teaching from 1873, was professor of psychology, literature and pedagogy at Union Christian college, Merom, Ind., from 1885, and was president of that college from 1887. He received the degree of D.D. from Elon college, N.C., in 1893.

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

Saratoga County Facts:

Conklingville is situated 239 meters above sea level.