History of the Settlement of Steuben County, N. Y (Classic Reprint)

Guy H. McMaster

ISBN 10: 1330822900 / ISBN 13: 9781330822906

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of Steuben County, New York, emphasizing the era of its settlement between 1790 and 1850. The author draws on decades-old interviews with surviving pioneers and research in historical texts of the period. Compared to the conflicts and turmoil that characterized the beginnings of colonialism in New York, the settlement of Steuben County was relatively peaceful, aided by treaties with the Native American population and the absence of revolutionary conflict by the time the first wave of settlers began arriving. Despite this, the establishment of this new frontier community was an arduous undertaking in the face of a dense wilderness, a lack of roads, and the relocation of its Native American inhabitants. This book is of particular interest to local historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the details of the people and events that shaped this county. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330822906_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Settlement of Steuben County, N. Y (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330822900
• ISBN 13: 9781330822906
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

A sweeping, readable history of Steuben County from early settlement to a growing 19th-century community. This edition compiles the notable events, people, and places that shaped the region, from pioneer journeys and town foundations to the rise of villages like Bath, Dansville, and Corning. It blends topography, politics, and daily life to illuminate how the county developed over time.

The book surveys the county’s topography and early purchases, then follows the settlements that formed its towns and villages. It weaves together the stories of land claims, frontier defense, bustling river trade, and the arrival of railroads that transformed local economies. Along the way, readers meet settlers, leaders, and everyday residents who built schools, mills, and communities.

• Discover how key figures and settlements emerged, from Captain Williamson’s era to the later growth of Dansville, Bath, and Corning.


• Learn how geography, rivers, and roads influenced migration, settlement patterns, and industry.


• See how transportation advances—canals and railroads—shifted commerce and daily life.


• Gain a grounded sense of daily life, local government, and community building in a growing frontier region.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and Western New York heritage seeking a detailed, accessible portrait of Steuben County’s formative years.