The early history of the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, N.Y

the long version

This book deals with the history of the town of Ellicott (at the northern edge of Jamestown, NY), and some of the surrounding areas in Chautauqua County. Table of Contents (Abbreviated /Partial Version): Chapter I. The Prendergast Family. Remarks on Early and Local history... Chapter II. The organization of the county... Chapter III. Early Means of Traveling... Chapters IV, V, and VI Some Early Industries.. Chapter VII. Nathan Brown's Contributions... Chapter VIII. Hotels & Distilleries... Chapter IX. Early Newspapers viewed from different standpoints... Chapter X. Memories of the past... Chapter XI. Human life an allegory, volunteers, patriots... Chapter XII. Organization of the Early Churches... Chapter XIII. The School Districts (Bad & Good Schools)... Chapter XIV. Our early merchants, J. & M. Prendergast, etc... Chapter XV. Other early settlers of Ellicott, Carroll, Kiantone, Poland and Busti, NY... Chapter XVI. Chautauqua County Bank, Museum Society, Early burials/cemeteries... Chapter XVII. Semi-Centennial of the Chautauqua County Agricultural Society. other events... Memorials Conclusion