Tag Archives: Penn Yan New York

clique politics

Posted on July 31, 2015 by SUMPTER

A war widow was passed over in the appointment of a Post Master in Penn Yan, New York. A Democrat paper showed that even a Republican paper disagreed with the decision. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in July … Continue reading →

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patronage progress

Posted on March 14, 2015 by SUMPTER

The Civil War increased job opportunities for women – and not just as nurses, spies, and disguised soldiers. The large numbers of men serving in the armed services created job openings at home. Women worked with men in at least … Continue reading →

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Pontoon Games

Posted on February 7, 2012 by SUMPTER

Last month Yates County, NY, in the Civil War published two interesting letters from soldiers in the 50th New York Engineers. I found a couple articles about the 50th from Seneca County newspapers 150 years ago this month. Penn Yan … Continue reading →

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