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Earlville, New York
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Introduction
"Earlville – Past, Present, Future. Historical and Prophetic
Sketch Being Prepared by Mr. John R. Parsons". Thus began a series of articles which appeared in the Earlville Standard Newspaper in 1926. In these articles, which were prepared and published to help celebrate Old Home Week, local historian John R. Parsons relates his version of the history of Earlville and its environs. Quincy Square Museum Association revisits these articles to celebrate Madison County's Bicentennial Celebration 2006. Chapters will be published from time to time, and QSMA invites everyone in possession of additional information to get in touch with them. These articles will appear as published in 1926, with updates in parentheses. |
Earlville - Past, Present, Future.
Historical and Prophetic Sketch Being Prepared by Mr. John R. Parsons.
John R. Parsons Historical Writings Revisited
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More coming!
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John R. Parsons, 1856 – 1950, was the son of an early Earlville settler. His grandfather
arrived here in 1798 from Connecticut and established the family farm just out of the village on what is now county road 23 south. In 1883, John married Viola Eliza Cook. For many years, John was the Earlville Village historian, writing a weekly column in the Earlville Standard newspaper. His work is cited as one of the best accounts of Earlville history today. |