John Thurman Historical Society Map Collection

The Warren County Historical Society recently received a collection of 26 maps from the John Thurman Historical Society. I’d like to share a listing of the maps and provide some sample images. Due to the size of many maps it’s difficult to display them online. Some maps are in very poor condition but it is…
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Rewind: February 15, 2021 – “Land Titles and Land Grants – Making Warren County”

Rewind:  February 15, 2021 Land Titles and Land Grants – Making Warren County           This material comes from History of Warren County, (1885) Edited by H. P. Smith.  This book is perhaps the best source for early history, and has become the go-to source, especially for people who don’t have the…
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John Thurman Papers # 19

Title: John Thurman Papers collected by George Kidera Creator: Thurman, John Dates: 1730 – 1809   Dates: document range: 1793 – 1850. Extent: 1.5 cu.ft.   Collection Number: #19   Repository: Warren County (N.Y.) Historical Society   Abstract: George Kidera a resident of Cudahy, Wisconsin who donated these papers to the Warren County Historical Society…
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