The Daniel Thew family of Peru, N.Y. was a large family whose members scattered over northern New York and a number of western states and territories.

Approximately 2.75 million soldiers in total fought in the Civil War. Each of these soldiers had family, loved ones, and friends back home anxiously awaiting their return. Huguenot street has letters detailing the experiences of three Ulster County soldiers during the war, which help to shed light on the individual stories behind the statistics. These soldiers include:

Meeker Griffin, who mustered in Company C of the 56th Regiment of the New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry in 1861 and later transferred to the Navy on December 31, 1863.

Johannes Lefevre, who fought in the 156th New York Volunteer Army. Johannes fought in many battles, including the famous Battle of Winchester. Although he was severally wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek, doctors assured his family that he would recover shortly. Tragically, however, Johannes succumbed to gangrene in a Virginia hospital far from his family back home in New Paltz.

James T. Thitchener, who enlisted on August 16th 1862 and was mustered to position of Private on September 5th 1862 at the age of 25. He is known to have fought in the battle of Chancellorsville, and was maimed in the battle of Gettysburg, on July 2nd 1863, less than one year after enlisting. He survived his injuries, but died relatively young at the age of 36 on August 31st 1872.

Potsdam is located in St. Lawrence County, New York and was founded in 1806 and was the site of both the St. Lawrence Academy (Now SUNY Potsdam) and Clarkson University.

The Village of Baldwinsville is located in Onondaga County, New York. The village is named after Dr. Jonas Baldwin, who built a dam across the Seneca River, creating a private canal that kept the water highways prospering and generating energy for the area. Baldwinsville became a flourishing agricultural center during its early settlement and also had small factories around the area. In the early 1900s, Baldwinsville was connected to two larger cities, Oswego and Syracuse, by the Erie Lackawanna Railway. Baldwinsville continues to be a thriving agricultural region today and, along with the Town of Lysander, one of the fastest growing population centers in Onondaga County.
Anthony J. Christopher Sr., a Baldwinsville, New York, native, was a well­-known historian for the Town of Van Buren and responsible for pulling together the historical photographs and ephemera that make up the collection. He was a member of the board of directors of the Onondaga Historical Association, a trustee of the Baldwinsville Library and author of “Sketches of Yesterday,” a column appearing weekly in The Baldwinsville Messenger. Christopher was also a founding member and past president of the Beauchamp Historical Club and took an active role in its projects. Anthony and his wife, the former Carrie Eleanor Tucker, maintained a museum in a barn behind their home, collecting and preserving memorabilia of the Baldwinsville area. The Christophers were awarded a special citation by the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce for “devotion and dedication to the cultivation, enhancement and preservation of Baldwinsville’s heritage.” Christopher died in 1975.

Christine Ladd-Franklin, psychologist, mathematician, and logician, was born in Windsor, CT. She took the college preparatory course at Wesleyan Academy in Wilbraham, MA, and continued her education at Vassar, graduating in 1869.

The Christian Investigator was a monthly newspaper published and edited by William Goodell between 1841 and 1848. Originally it was published in Whitesboro, New York, but later moved to Honeoye, New York. William Goodell helped organize the American Anti-Slavery Society, and was very active in the anti-slavery movement, as well as the temperance movement.

The village of Chittenango is located in Madison County, New York. The village started to grow because of the Erie Canal, which opened in 1825 and connected multiple cities in New York State to increased trade and travel. Since the Erie Canal passed through the area to north of the village, the Chittenango Canal Company built a spur that connected to the Erie Canal proper. This resulted in the creation of the Chittenango Canal Boat Landing, which helped to make the village a waypoint along the canal. The village of Chittenango was officially established in 1842, during a period of growing industries for travelers and traders alike. Doran Dry Dock, located in the neighboring town of Durhamville, was the site of canal boat construction and repair. Durhamville also featured a canal lock and aqueduct crossing over Oneida Creek, until the canal was rerouted to bypass Durhamville, Chittenango, and other villages in the area.

Childwold, New York is a hamlet of Piercefield in the Adirondack region. The town is home to the Childwold Memorial Presbyterian Church built in 1893 and designed by architect William Pond. The Childwold Park House, located on Massawepie Lake, was a popular hotel and summer resort. It burned down in 1910.

The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon has been a mainstay in the Syracuse area for decades. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are raised for what is now Golisano Children’s Hospital. Before the construction of Golisano Children’s Hospital, there was a pediatric wing at Upstate University Hospital.