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| | History of Conklin, New York |
 | | Although the early growth of Conklin was comparatively slow, the township numbering in 1825 not more than 635 inhabitants, after the organization of the town as a separate entity, March 29th, 1824, its progress was decidedly more marked. |
 | | The act of the Legislature which created the township of Conklin as a distinct political organism, specified that the first election of officers should be held on the first Tuesday in March, 1825, at the house of Benjamin Relyea. |
 | | At the time of its creation, Conklin contained 6,089 acres of improved land, and 24,338 not improved, with an assessed valuation in 1838 of $111,944, and personal property to the amount of $1,006. |
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