 ... was formed March 30, 1802, as Northampton, and included a very large area. Its name was changed to Gates on June 10, 1812. Parma and Riga were taken from it in 1808 and Greece in 1822. 5. Greece. The town of Greece was formed from Gates, March 22,...  Publications - Page 81903Full view - About this book
 | Rochester Historical Society (Rochester, N.Y.) - Rochester (N.Y.) - 1926 - 416 pages
...GATES. The name is in memory of General Horatio Gates, a Revolutionary Soldier, born 1728, died 1806, who received the Surrender of General Burgoyne at...new township after the old monarchy. 6. HAMLIN. On October 11, 1852, this town was formed from Clarkson, and was called Union until February 28, 1861,... | |
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