(1815-1882) Essayist, speech writer, clergyman. Born a slave in Maryland, he escaped with family to New York City in 1824. He was educated at the Oneida Institute, Whitesboro, New York. He wrote the very important speech/essay “An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America.” It called upon slaves to rise up against … Continued
(1829-1887) Writer, jurist. McMaster edited the Steuben Courier.
Writer, lawyer, abolitionist. Practiced law in Cherry Valley. In 1832 he moved to Utica and continued his practice, but gave a lot of his attention to the temperance and anti-slavery causes. In 1835 he organized an anti-slavery convention in Utica which formed the New York State Anti-Slavery Society. He delivered many speeches on the topic … Continued
(1882-1932) Poet. Thomas S. Jones Jr. was born in Boonville, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.
(1801-1864) Writer. Caroline Kirkland and her husband lived and taught in Geneva, New York, in 1830.
Writer and poet. “Khamsin,” highly prolific novelist and poet who wrote over 34 titles.
(1934-1998) Poet. Ray Bremser moved to Rosendale, New York in 1974. He was a member of the Beat Generatiion.
Writer. “Freddy the Pig” Writer of children’s stories. “Ed Signs the Pledge” became the famous Mr. Ed TV series. Brooks attended college at the University of Rochester. Studied homeopathic medicine in New York City. Was employed by an advertising agency in Utica in 1909.
(1903-1998) Writer, novelist. Walter D. Edmonds was the author of popular historical novels about New York State.
Writer, folklorist, novelist. Carmer was born in Cortland, grew up in Albion. He graduated from Hamilton College in New York State in 1914. Taught at the University of Rochester in 1916-17 and 1919-21,He taught English at Syracuse University. Wrote about the Hudson Valley and lived in Irvington-on-Hudson. Works: “The Screaming Ghost And Other Stories,” “The … Continued