The History of Cayuga County 1789-1879
TOWN OF OWASCO/ EARLY SETTLEMENTS
"The first settlement in Owasco was made in 1792, ten years prior to the organization of the town, when it formed a part of the old military township of Aurelius. The pioneers were Samuel and Benjamin DePuy and Moses Cortright, from Orange county,..."
Served as a Captain in the 3rd Regiment Orange Co.Militia of New York, appointed May 24, 1775, re-appointed February 26, 1778, resigned his commission Mach 18, 1783. Also served as Captain of the Goshen Regiment of New York. He signed the Articles of associations of Minisink, range County Militia.
His family Records indicate he was born March 24, 1744/45, married Anna Van Etten, 1787.
The History of Cayuga County 1789-1879
TOWN OF OWASCO/ EARLY SETTLEMENTS
"The first settlement in Owasco was made in 1792, ten years prior to the organization of the town, when it formed a part of the old military township of Aurelius. The pioneers were Samuel and Benjamin DePuy and Moses Cortright, from Orange county,..."
Served as a Captain in the 3rd Regiment Orange Co.Militia of New York, appointed May 24, 1775, re-appointed February 26, 1778, resigned his commission Mach 18, 1783. Also served as Captain of the Goshen Regiment of New York. He signed the Articles of associations of Minisink, range County Militia.
His family Records indicate he was born March 24, 1744/45, married Anna Van Etten, 1787.
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