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From: "Ralph Tewksbury" <>
Subject: Re: [MIKENT] Re: BALCOM
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 10:23:53 -0500
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Excerpt from the History of Wyoming Co., NY

"The first frame tavern with barn, barroom, ballroom, and beds was erected
and installed at Covington Centre by DANIEL BALCOM in 1817. There pleasure
seekers "tripped the light fantastic toe" in rather heavy boots while on
Sunday, in the same assembly room, Elders William True, Milard and Badger
exhorted sinners to repentance. Daniel Balcom was succeeded by James Norris,
brother of Mark, in the tavern. " (James Norris was my ancestor)
He resided in the town of Covington, Genesee Co., NY which is now part of
Wyoming Co.





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