Interlaken New York

A History of Interlaken New York Newspapers

Winchester Star

The post details the history of eight newspapers from Interlaken, New York, spanning from 1822 to 1994, highlighting their significance for genealogists. It outlines key publications such as the Seneca County Sentinel and the Interlaken Review, emphasizing their role in documenting local history. The piece also mentions the Interlaken Historical Society’s 2006 index, which serves as a crucial resource for accessing these newspapers, available in various libraries and historical societies. Overall, the content provides a rich tapestry of local journalism’s evolution in Interlaken.

Seneca County New York Cemeteries

Rebecca Mitchell Proctor Grave Marker

The amount of information available for Seneca County New York cemeteries online is restricted to the number of volunteers willing to photograph and transcribe the records. There does not appear to be any one website which has a complete listing, and in fact, I would say overall there is still a lot of work to be done photographing and transcribing within Seneca County is any of you care to volunteer. The following is, however, the most complete listing available of online transcriptions and photographs.

Biography of Dr. Richard W. Padgham

Dr. Richard W. Padgham, born April 11, 1850, in Barbados, had a significant medical career spanning nearly 25 years before his death on February 27, 1911. Originally destined for the clergy, his vocal cord issues redirected him to medicine. After graduating from the Eclectic College in New York in 1899, he practiced in Interlaken and Geneva, New York, gaining a reputation for his expertise in throat and lung diseases. A community-minded individual, he was influential within the Methodist church and involved in local sanitary efforts. He married Elizabeth Clark and had five children.