Jabez and Lewis Beers: New Jerusalem Society of the County of Tioga Church, Danby (Tioga County) papers; Ithaca & Owego Turnpike items, 1788-1874
Scope and Contents
1788-1874, n.d.: bills, receipts and IOU's etc.; 1769-1849: Lewis Beers, president of Ithaca & Owego Turnpike Co.; physician and preacher, 1810-1820; 1788: Jabez Beers certified by Dr. Joseph Poor as unfit for military duty; 1815: May 30, announcement of election of trustees (recorded May 31); 1817, March 16, agreement "to associate in Church Order" signed by Lewis and Jabez Beers, Moses Tyler and others at Danby; 1817, March 23, adoption of 2 articles as "sole bonds of Church Association;" 1819, May 29, baptismal certificate
Dates
- 1788-1874
Creator
- From the Collection: Elsbree, Anna (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
4.5 cubic feet. (4.5 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
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