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Sullivan County, New York

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Steve

I wanted to share some information I received about the county in which I grew up, Sullivan County, New York…my hometown was Livingston Manor, named after Edward Livingston, relative of Richard Livingston who helped draft the Constitution…the county seat is … Continue reading →

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Tom Collins’ Journal

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Steve

Biographical Note: Tom Collins was the ancestor of a friend of mine, Dave Collins. I spent my early years visiting Dave on his farm farm, eating at his table, and never knew about Tom, until Dave’s house burned down. While … Continue reading →

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History of Livingston Manor, New York

Posted on December 30, 1999 by Steve

THE HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON MANOR  The first settler in the Town of Rockland found Iroquois Indians to the north. Algonquin Indians to the South  and the Lenni Lenapes located here. The pioneers had trails instead of roads. The biggest trail … Continue reading →

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