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County: Genesee

Terry Anderson

Terry Anderson (1947-2024) Journalist. Terry Anderson was born in Lorain, Ohio, and died in Greenwood Lake, New York.

Mary Jemison

(1743-1833) Born on a ship en route to America, Mary Jemison (sometimes spelled Jamison) lived with the Seneca for more than 60 years. In her early teenage years she was captured in Pennsylvania by Shawnee and French fighters and sold to Seneca Indians. She was adopted by the Seneca, married twice, had children, and lived … Continued

John H Yates

(1837-1900) Poet. John H. Yates lived in Batavia, New York. His house on Washington Avenue and State Street has been accepted by the National Register of Historic Places.