History of the Twin Cities by Mrs. Elias Root

History of the Twin Cities by Mrs. Elias Root.htm

Mrs. Elias Root published her "complete" and "authentic" history in the Tonawanda News in a series of articles in 1947.

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5. La Salle and French Grab Frontier, Indian Lore Told (1947-04-30)
6. French, English and Indians Battle for Niagara Frontier
7. Bloody Devil's Hole Massacre Recounted in Frontier Lore
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9. Treaty with Great Britian Deeds Fort Niagara to the U. S. (1947-05-07)
10. Spectacle of Mighty Niagara Awed Early Visitors (1947-05-07)
11. Daredevils of Niagara Falls Described in Frontier Lore (1947-05
12. Falls Proved Lively Subject for Early Writers, Artists
13. Early Travelers Bypassed Tonawanda Because of Forests (1947-05-10)
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15. First Land in Tonas. Sold for 5c* (incomplete)
16. Woman's daring Saved Home as British Sacked Tonawanda (1947-05-14), incomplete, includes War of 1812 Tonawanda blockade uniform change story, De Graffs, and the widow Francis
17. Grand Island Timber Used for Early Boston Clippers
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19. Goundry, Sweeney Offered NT Area to Buyers in 1924 (1947-05-17)
20. Village of Tona Mapped, Erie Canal Pushed Through (1947-05-19)
21. 330 Homes in Tonas. in 1866; Lumber Boom Hits Village
22. Martinsville Settled, Rails Laid to Twin Cities* (incomplete)

1947-04