Boy Scout Certification Card of Elwin Mastin of Springwater in 1920

In 1920, Elwin Mastin was issued a card certifying that he was in the Boy Scouts of America.

1920

A Payroll Deduction Certificate issued in 1948

In 1948, this payroll deduction certificate was issued to an unknown employee of the Erie Railroad.

1948

Laws

The Town of Springwater is Created by Law

On 17 April 1816 the Town of Springwater was created by New York State Law.

1816

Letter from Dudley Saltonstall to his father in 1795

Dudley Saltonstall was a captain stationed on the frontier of Canadice in 1795. He wrote to his father of what he found in Canadice.

1795

Letter from Yost family to Winch family in 1856

A letter to Winch family from Yost family in 1856.

1856

Letter from Mother to Harvey M. Dunn in 1900

A letter to Harvey M. Dunn from his mother in 1900.

1900

Letters of the Stone family of Livonia NY in 1903

The Stone family lived in Livonia and Hemlock NY. Here is a collection of letters written to Anna Stone prior to her death in 1903.

1903

Letter from L. A. Wilder to Elisha Webster in 1918

L. A. Wilder sent a letter to Elisha Webster about the sale of a burial lot.

1918

Letter from Leroy C. Smith to his family in 1925

Leroy C. Smith wrote a letter to his family in 1925 describing his life in the US Infantry.

1925

Letter from Herbert Humphrey to his cousin Belle in 1933

Herbert Humphrey wrote a letter to his cousin Belle in 1933 about some cherished family memories.

1933

Letter from Harold W. Trott to Reviewers of his Book in 1942

In 1942, Dr. Harold W. Trott of Hemlock NY wrote a book called “Santa Claus in Santa Land” which he promoted and published himself. This is the letter he sent to selected people to ask them to review his book.

1942

Letter from Minnie Duffy to her Aunt Lorene in 1948

Minnie Duffy wrote a letter to her Aunt Lorene to say thank you and best wishes.

1948

Letter from Ruth Beagle to Celine Gaussiun in 1975

Celine Gaussiun asked Ruth Beagle if she remembered Canadice. Here is the letter Ruth sent to Celine with her answer.

1975

License issued to Phillip Short to operate a distillery in 1817

Phillip Short operated a distillery in Hemlock NY in 1817. Here is the license that was issued.

1817

License issued to Elisha T. Webster to harbor a dog in 1918

Elisha T. Webster licensed his dog Peg in 1918.

1918

Marriages performed by Rev. S. Mills Day between 1862 and 1905.

Rev. S. Mills Day performed these marriages between 1862 and 1905. He lived from 8 August 1827 to 10 November 1906.

1827 - 1906

Receipt from Buckeye Bell Foundry to Canadice Church

In 1882 the Canadice Corners Methodist church purchased the bell for its tower from the Buckeye Bell Foundry in Cinncinati. Here is the receipt and warranty for the bell.

1882

Receipts - Herbert Buck

Here are receipts in the name of Herbert Buck.

Receipts - Elisha Webster

Here are receipts in the name of Elisha Webster.

Military Draft Registration Card of George Affolter of Canadice in 1918.

In 1918, George Affolter of Canadice NY registered for the military draft. Here is his registration card. The United States entered WWI in 1918.

George Affolter

1918

Military Draft Registration Card of Nathan B. Short of Hemlock in 1917.

In 1917, Nathan B. Short of Hemlock NY registered for the military draft. Here is his registration card. The United States entered WWI in 1918.

Nathan B. Short

1917

Military Draft Registration Card of Noah V. Struble of Canadice in 1918.

In 1918, Noah V. Struble of Canadice NY registered for the military draft. Here is his registration card. The United States entered WWI in 1918.

Noah V. Struble

1918

Train tickets issued to Amasa Winch in 1877 - 1878

Amasa Winch of Canadice NY was a state assemblyman who travelled aboard trains. Here are some of his ticket passes.

1877 - 1878