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Yates County 1876 Atlas - Special Offer to Society Members This is an amazing opportunity! The New Historical Atlas of Yates County New York Illustrated by Everts, Ensign & Everts originally published in 1876 was reprinted by YCGHS exactly as the original with the exception of a slightly smaller size. This 114 page, approximately 14" x 17" book has a stamped hardcover and will contain 28 individual colored maps of each of the townships, villages and hamlets within Yates County's borders. Also included are many line drawings of places and people as they were in 1876. Originally available at $175 per book. Poorer copies and well used originals are fetching more then this on the historic market. Now you can have the look of the original with the strength of a newly created book. What a wonderful addition to your historic library or gift for the historian on your list. The cost is – non members - $175.00 plus 14.00 tax inside New York State; members - $150 plus $12.00 tax inside New York. Please add an additional $5 for shipping per book or let us know if you are going to pick it up. New York State residents must add sales tax. |
The Museum Shop is proud to offer a broad selection of general and local history books.
Purchases may be made by visiting The Society, calling or by using the Museum Shop Order Form.
We now accept Visa, Mastercard.
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America's First Rushville A wonderfully thorough study of the village of Rushville, on the border of Yates and Ontario Counties. Many maps, photos and documentation included. |
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An Inheritance In Time This book is designed as a guideline for the Village of Penn Yan's Historic Preservation District, but the many photos of the village's buildings, discussion of architectural styles, and local history make this a gem to own. |
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Artillery Tactics of the Civil War A study of the tactical use of artillery based on the first day's battle at Gettysburg. Masterfully presented by a first class researcher and author of the Civil War era. |
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Aspiring Christians: A compilation of the histories of Yates County's present day churches. All of the stories go back to the founding of these churches and religions in Yates County and are full of genealogical references as well as interesting perspectives on the changes that have taken place within the religions and the specific church families. |
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Back In Time An architectural journey through Yates County with text that blends architectural styles and local history. Included are rural structures, commercial, industrial, residences, education, churches, public buildings, summer homes, adaptive reuse and structures that have been razed. Superb images by photographer John Carroll. |
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The Beddoe Tract The Beddoe Tract is made up of 7,000 acres in Central Western New York State. This work reviews this tract’s history from 1792 to 2004. The result of extensive research by Jane P. Davis, this book is based on primary and secondary sources to document the history of what became known as the Beddoe Tract in the town of Jerusalem. |
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Caught In Time - A View of the 1890's Fred G. Amsbury, an amateur photographer with obvious talent, recorded the Penn Yan area he knew in the years 1895-1899. From trains and train wrecks to steamboats, to people working at their daily jobs to events that drew everyone together, Mr. Amsbury caught our history on glass plate negatives that can now be viewed in this special collection. |
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Caught In Time Again Based on the photographs taken by amateur photographer, Fred G. Amsbury in the 1890’s, Leona Jensen has revisited the sites of these original images and has “caught” them again, looking through today’s lens. |
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Changes & Returns: A look at Yates County's history every 25 years from its incorporation in 1823. Perspectives on themes that have spanned the last 175 years complemented by local photographs and drawings, plus a look at news around the country for each year studied. |
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Crooked Lake and the Grape A beautifully appointed book, full of photographs, some color, reproductions of grape labels and documentation. Mr Sherer gives an overview of the wine and grape industry surrounding Keuka Lake and gives information on every known winery along its shores. |
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Danny and Life on Bluff Point A book for youth about a ten-year old boy growing up on a large fruit and livestock farm in 1894 on the end of the Bluff that divides Keuka Lake into branches. Although the story is fictional, it is based upon the research, documentation and journals of the author's ancestors who lived on the Bluff during the story's era. |
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Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Blizzard of '95 The second in a series of historical novels for children. In this installment it is January of 1895 and ten-year-old Danny learns the importance of following family instructions and to not judge people until you know them. |
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Danny and Life on Bluff Point: Lost in The Dark In February of 1895, the third “Danny” book tells of Danny’s adventures with a small iceboat he has been given, and what happens when he loses his way one cold, moonless night. |
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Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Man on the Train Fourth book in the “Danny” series. Grandma and Grandpa Scott leave Bluff Point and move to Gorham with the help of the Lee family. The ride on the steam cars is fun for all until Mary is trapped in the livestock car by an evil man and is rescued by Danny. |
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The Danes of Yates County A true look at the Danish immigrants and their lives as they made a home here in Yates County. As the information for this book came directly from the Danish community here in Yates County, it is an accurate look at the Danish immigrants and their lives as they made a home for themselves in this new land. Crafts, music and dance, foodways, holidays and celebrations are included with many photographs. |
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"Each Bee Was A Bullet" “Each Bee Was A Bullet” is based on the letters of Thomas Geer and Judson Hicks of Marion, New York. The letter of these two western New York friends tell a personal story of the tragedy and triumph that marked so much of the American Civil War. |
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Escape From Dixie; the Experiences of Lt. John Lafler, 85th NY Civil War POW A biographical account of Lt. John Lafler of Potter, Yates County, based on his written account made soon after he returned home. Captured with the entire Union garrison of four regiments at Plymouth NC on April 20, 1864, Lt. Lafler escaped four times from Confederate prisons until he finally succeeded. |
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History of Yates County, New York Contains a sketch of Yates County's original settlement by the Public Universal Friends, the Lessee Company and others, with an account of individual pioneers and their families; also of other leading citizens. Includes church, school and civil history. For genealogists and history buffs alike, this book is an unsurpassed informational source concerning the early history and settlement of this area. |
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Holding the Line: New Yorkers in Defense of Pickett's Charge Holding the Line chronicles the efforts of troops from New York defending the Second Corps line during the most famous charge in United States military history. This worok is based on an incredible number of letters, diaries and accounts of the men who were there. |
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Images of America: Penn Yan and Keuka Lake Charles R. Mitchell’s tribute to Penn Yan and Keuka Lake’s history focuses on the era of black-and-white photography, from the 1860s to the 1950s. With vintage images drawn from his own collection as well as YCGHS, Birkett Mills, and Keuka College, Mitchell weaves the story of the area’s unique past. |
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Images of Aviation: Flying High Pioneer Women in American Aviation These stories tell of the first female flyers and the women who worked behind the scenes as financier, engineers, and factory workers from the earliest days of flying to victory in World War II. Told in rare, vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, from the archives of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. |
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Images of Aviation: Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Pioneer Glenn H. Curtiss: Aviation Pioneer charts Curtiss’s breakneck course across two continents, North America and Europe, setting speed and distance records, experimenting with military applications, always striving for a safer, faster airplane. Fostering both water flyers and shipboard landing, he became the Father of Naval Aviation. This publication also tracks Curtiss’s dizzying ride from a village bicycle shop to record-smashing motorcycle races, futuristic travel trailers, and city building in the Florida land boom. |
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It Started With a Steamboat How did we get to the fast paced life of today? Steven Harvey takes us on a journey through the steamboat era in the Finger Lakes, detailing the boats, lives and times. |
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Keuka College: A History Built on the shores of Keuka Lake in 1893, Keuka College has its own unique history to lend flavor to our area. |
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New Yorkers in the Civil War: A Historic Journal, Vol 3 This volume details accounts of New Yorkers in defense of Oak Ridge at Gettysburg; the 9 th New York heavy artillery at Cedar Creek; letters: 44 th New York at the Seven Days; NY artillerymen at Antietam; and a New Yorkers at First Bull Run. |
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New York State Script and Private Issues A catalogue of New York’s paper currency listed by villages and cities. Many images of antique currency included. |
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The Official Reports of New York State Units at Gettysburg A record of the official reports filed by New York’s regimental and battery commanders at Gettysburg. These reports provide valuable primary sources of information concerning what is arguably the most important battle of the Civil War. |
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Ontario County Troops in the Civil War This history is Volume One of the story of Ontario County troops in the Civil War, told through their own writings. Their stories tell of life in camp, the horrors of battle and the politics of the period. |
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The Orphan Home In September, 1910, with shipping tags tied to their clothing, John and Laurence Buchholz - six and eight - were put aboard a Lehigh Valley passenger train in Geneva, New York, for the first leg of their 360 mile journey to a rural Ohio orphanage. This account of childhood at the Ebenezer Orphan Home in Flat Rock, Ohio, was drawn from conversations recorded during their later years. |
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Out of the Wilderness A Civil War memoir of Cpl. Norton C. Shepard of the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry based on his written narrative. It is a clear depiction of the encounter at Saunders Field on May 5, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness. |
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The Outlet Trail A guide book to the history, flora and fauna of the unique trail between Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake known as "the Outlet Trail". This six mile stretch has a well cared for hiking and biking path free and open to the public for all to enjoy the opportunity to leave the world behind and walk back in time. |
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Overhalls and Leftovers Forty short pieces about Penn Yan and Keuka Lake and life in the Good Old Days. Illustrated with more than 100 original, previously unpublished photographs taken between 1918 and 1937, this book is a compilation of Al Jensen’s memories, including “The 1932 Yates County Oil Well,” “Good Strong Food” and “Ice Boating on Keuka Lake”. |
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Pioneer Prophetess: A comprehensively researched book on the life of Jemima Wilkinson, the Publick Universal Friend, most famous for becoming the first American born woman to form her own religious group and bringing the first and largest group of settlers to what became Yates County. Contains insight into the Society of Universal Friends, the history of our early settlement, genealogical information on her followers and a transcription of the Death Book of the Society of Universal Friends. |
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The Redemption of the "Harper's Ferry Cowards" The Story of the 111 th and 126 th New York State Volunteer Regiments at Gettysburg, viewed from an insightful perspective. |
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Robert Beck's Story Based on his memoir, Robert Beck told his story from his boyhood in Germany to his immigrant family's struggles in this new country and his own time as an indentured servant, eventually gaining more stability and moving to Hammondsport where he settled in 1876 and lived until his death in 1922. |
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Starkey Diaries A compilation of twelve diaries written by three women of the McAlpine family who lived on a farm in the Town of Starkey. The diaries cover the time period from 1868 to 1906. Photos, narrative, notes, appendix, and surname index (not page specific) included; 408 pp. These diaries are an excellent source of local social history and for anyone who wants to know what farm life (and life in general) was like in rural Yates County in the second half of the 19th Century; the rhythm of the farm seasons, transportation, communication, medical care, cooking, sewing, food processing, the role of religion, impact of the temperance movement, etc. |
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The Times of Middlesex A history of the town of Middlesex including the geology and early peoples, myths and legends, the white settlers, religion and schools, early sorrows and earning a living. |
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Town of Middlesex Civil War Veterans A listing of known veterans of the Civil War from the Town of Middlesex including a newspaper documentation and information on the involvement of the residents of Middlesex. |
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Woodcarver, Wordcarver: Poems to Read Aloud A wonderful collection of poems reflecting the experience of the author, who is a master woodcarver. |
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Yates County Cemeteries, Volumes 1-6 A complete and accurate list of all known burials within Yates County's borders, an absolute must for genealogists. Volume 1-- Town of Benton, Town of Milo, Town of Torrey |
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Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone 315.536.7318 | Fax 315.536.0976 ycghs@yatespast.org Tuesday, October 7, 2008 | Copyright © 2008 |