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1. Half Page Journal Ad (SCHS-JAHP): (Journal Advertising); Half Page Journal Ad; Created on 15 August 2016
2. SULLIVAN COUNTY (NY): A BICENTENNIAL HISTORY IN IMAGES (1596296461): Written by County Historian John Conway; Created on 21 December 2015
3. Neversink: (Category); ... in existence for over 100 years; a delightful playground built by volunteers; a covered bridge built by volunteers; a library that has grown by leaps and bounds and a community newspaper that began in ...; Created on 30 November -0001
4. Fremont: (Category); ... The story of the Smith family that lived on a farm now owned by Anthony Schick of Obernburg fixes the background of the town of Fremont. These Smiths were forbears of Frank S. Bury and Grandmother Smith ...; Created on 30 November -0001
5. Delaware: (Category); ... Jersey, to settle at the confluence of Callicoon Creek and the Delaware River. Acting as Griswold's land agent, he built a house near what is now Upper Delaware Campgrounds. When Ross came to what cam ...; Created on 30 November -0001
6. County History: (Category); ... burned to the ground. The county had already begun a radical change. A seasonal influx of New York City-based Jewish immigrants began with a boardinghouse built by John Gerson in Glen Wild in 1899. ...; Created on 30 November -0001
7. Callicoon: (Category); ... a grist mill. The mill proved to be a money-maker as before then settlers had to cart their grain as far away as Liberty of Pike Pond (now Kenoza Lake) to have it ground. In the hamlet of North Branch, ...; Created on 30 November -0001
8. Mutton Hill Burying Ground....cont ...: (Neversink); "...In the southwest section is a monument over 12 feet high on a three-foot base standing like a sentinel guarding his little encampment. On its northwest side, facing the road, is the following inscription; ...; Created on 27 October 2011
9. Mutton Hill Burying Ground...cont ...: (Neversink); "....But let us get back to our little burying ground which is bordered on two sides by dense woods, on the northwest by the Mutton Hill road, and on the southwest by broad sheep pastures. There are about ...; Created on 27 October 2011
10. The Mutton Hill Burying Ground ...: (Neversink); ... 1,800 feet elevation. As we break through the heavy woods, there before us and to the left lies the Mutton Hill burying ground...." By Reuben R Cross ...; Created on 27 October 2011
11. Mutton Hill Burying Ground; II ...: (Neversink); ... ates and inscriptions. "It seems a pity that this little historical burying ground, about 90 feet by 125 feet in size, should be only partially enclosed by a dilapidated fence and be permitted to become ...; Created on 01 September 2011
12. Mutton Hill Burying Ground ...: (Neversink); Reuben Cross, writing for the Liberty Register in the August 11th, 1938 edition, described the Mutton Hill cemetery as follows; "....But let us get back to our little burying ground which is bordered ...; Created on 31 August 2011
13. Masten Lake Burial Grounds ...: (Thompson); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
14. Marks Burial grounds ...: (Rockland); REF: 1999 by JP & IB; Created on 03 June 2010
15. Divine Burying Ground ...: (Neversink); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
16. Indian Burying Ground ...: (Mamakating); REF: None; Created on 03 June 2010
17. Misner Burying Grounds ...: (Fallsburg); LOCATION: Rosenshien Estate, Route 42, Between Woodbourne and Grahamsville. AKA: VanBenschoten Family Cemetery FAMILY: Information on burials in this cemetery is not available at this time. NOTE: ...; Created on 03 June 2010
18. History of Farms: (Now Showing); ... and pictures donated by Fred. The background barn siding wall is even from a building on his property. Many of the pictures are from the Livingston Manor – Shandelee parts of Sullivan County. In ...; Created on 13 October 2016
19. How Woodstock Happened...: (General History); ... eference from the musical "Hair". He had an ornate poster designed, featuring the water-bearer. By early April, the promoters were carefully cultivating the Woodstock image in the underground press, in publi ...; Created on 04 January 2016
20. Monticello: (Thompson); ... ntly that it was thought it would tumble to the ground. The Thompsonville Custom Mill suffered two more fires but was rebuilt, enlarged and improved each time. It later belonged to John Billings Mr. Tho ...; Created on 26 December 2015
21. Woodstock: (Now Showing); ... er the concert, the site, considered hallowed ground to some and a nemisies by others, became embroiled in a political struggle that for decades would pit neighbor against neighbor, generation against generati ...; Created on 12 April 2013
22. Allan Wayne Dampman: (History Preserver); ... ny, recognizing the anniversary of the battle, is held on the battleground, now a Sullivan County park, and is in part sponsored by the Sullivan County Historical Society. Allan has served on the Minis ...; Created on 04 April 2012
23. The Methodist Cemetery; Livingston Manor: (Rockland); November 6, 1930; Liberty Register "A task for which there has long been a need has been undertaken by those interested in the old cemetery on the Methodist Church grounds in Livingston Manor. "Mr ...; Created on 07 October 2011
24. Casino Burns: (Liberty); October 19, 1911; Sullivan County Review "Clark's Pavillion at Lake Ophelia, near Liberty, burned to the ground early this morning. When help arrived it was too late, as the whole front of the buildi ...; Created on 07 October 2011
25. Along the Neversink.....: (Neversink); ... er press and ground the apples by horse power. We kids thought it great fun to ride on the sweep. Elisha VanKeuren, blacksmith, came up from Neversink to drink cider and married Chester's charming daughter ...; Created on 07 October 2011
26. The Oil Pipeline: (General History); ... the forests, the pipe was laid on top of the ground. The preparatory work progressed rapidly, the workers often clearing the route as far as two miles a day. Railroad towns along the Erie’s Delaware ...; Created on 28 June 2011
27. Woodbourne Reh. Center Cemetery: (Fallsburg); LOCATION: Located on Woodbourne Prison Grounds, Riverside Drive, Woodbourne, NY. Permission from prison officials is needed in order to visit. AKA: FAMILY: Information on burials in this cemetery ...; Created on 03 June 2010
28. White Lake Presbyterian Society Cemetery: (Bethel); LOCATION: Route 17B FAMILY: Information on burials at this cemetery can be found at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747 AKA: Old Bethel Burial Grounds REF: 1929 ...; Created on 03 June 2010
29. The Kutsher Family: (History Makers); ... but after a few years they became tired of the bustle and in part for reasons of health decided to return to the rural way of life they were accustomed to. In 1907, drawing on their farming background, ...; Created on 11 August 2008
30. Charlotte M. Osterhout: (History Preserver); ... background. For many people genealogy is the stepping-stone to a broader interest in history and Charlotte also had the ability to relate some of the family details with larger events taking place in the ...; Created on 11 August 2008
31. Paul Gerry: (History Preserver); ... Chamber of Commerce. A special blessing entered Paul’s life in 1973 when he married Patricia James who had grown up in California. Because of her background as a dancer, she was able ...; Created on 11 August 2007
32. James Eldridge Quinlan: (History Preserver); ... on county history was published. As is still true today, some of our most popular historians come from a background in journalism rather than from time spent in a university library. This was true of Quinlan ...; Created on 11 August 2006
33. John Conway: (History Preserver); ... property which a rich historical background and to restore buildings that were badly in need of repair. Part of John’s fascination with the county is that so much of it is unexplored. ...; Created on 11 August 2002
34. Mary Edith Curtis: (History Preserver); ... her home and she returned east in the 1970’s where some interesting projects were soon to be underway. The first one was the Bi-Centennial celebration. Mary’s background in advertising and writing proved ...; Created on 11 August 2001
35. Walter A. Rhulen: (History Makers); ... learning about responsibility to the community. Walter’s grandfather Lewis Margolin, had broken ground for the new Monticello Hospital and his father Max served as its President for sixteen years. ...; Created on 11 August 1999
36. Lawrence H. Cooke: (History Makers); ... had to learn his catechism lesson. The presence of two religious traditions in his family background may have contributed to his lack of prejudice and his openness to all people. The richness of his family ...; Created on 01 June 1998
37. Marjorie Durland Smith: (History Preserver); ... which moved the Museum to its new Hurleyville home in 1971 and over the years has worked with many teachers and fourth grade students to provide a background in local history. This involved student visits ...; Created on 11 August 1994

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