A Directory for the Village of Rochester: Containing the Names, Residence and Occupations of All Male Inhabitants Over Fifteen Years of Age, in Said Village, on the First of January, 1827, to Which Is - Hardcover

Elisha Ely

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656016701 ISBN 13: 9780656016709

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Directory for the village of Rochester offers a detailed, era‑shaped snapshot of 1827 life.

This historical directory lists names, residences, and occupations of all male inhabitants over fifteen, plus a companion sketch of the village’s history from 1812 onward. It’s a clear, primary‑style resource for understanding early Rochester.

This edition combines a practical street and occupation record with narrative history, helping readers place people, places, and events on a map of early 19th‑century New York. It presents itself as a community reference, useful for researchers, genealogists, and curious readers interested in local development and the village’s growth.

• Names, addresses, and jobs of all male residents over 15 as of January 1, 1827.
• A concise history sketch detailing the village’s development from 1812 to 1827.
• Descriptive notes on ward divisions and street layouts to aid navigation and context.
• Historical notes that illuminate early Rochester’s land surveys and community changes.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogical research, and anyone curious about Rochester’s early years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656016701
• ISBN 13: 9780656016709
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 165