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  Reuben Fenton
Fenton's first act as a Congressman was to introduce a bill to grant relief to the surviving invalids of the Revolution and the War of 1812.
Fenton's concern for the welfare of American soldiers was again in the forefront even as he raised the last quota of troops called for from New York.
Fenton's handling of the New York Central's bill for increasing the fare from 2 cents per mile to 2 and a half cents was an irritation to many at the state capital who charged that he had not acted in good faith.
www.fentonhistorycenter.org /civilwar/fenton/fentonhome.htm   (1958 words)

  
 Reuben Fenton
REUBEN E. care and interests of the New York soldiers than Mr.
FENTON is in the prime of life ; he has a commanding appearance.
REUBEN E. FENTON, the Union candidate for Governor of New York, was born in Carroll, Chautauqua County, New York, July 4, 1819.
www.sonofthesouth.net /leefoundation/civil-war/1864/september/reuben-fenton.htm   (776 words)

  
  1865 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
April 1 - American Civil War: Battle of Five Forks - In Petersburg, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee begins his final offensive.
April 14 - US President Abraham Lincoln is shot at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth.
The steamboat Sultana, carrying 2,300 passengers, explodes and sinks in the Mississippi River, killing 1,700, most of whom were Union survivors of the Andersonville Prison.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1865   (1692 words)

  
 About the Fenton History Center
To provide educational and cultural opportunities for the residents of Chautauqua County and its visitors through the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and archival materials pertaining to Jamestown and Chautauqua County, New York.
Reuben E. Fenton was Governor of New York State from 1865 to 1869.
The Fenton History Center is a community resource for people of all ages from the pre-school child just learning to read to the senior citizen who still finds something new to learn each day.
www.fentonhistorycenter.org /About_Us.htm   (268 words)

  
 Reuben Eaton Fenton
FENTON, Reuben Eaton, statesman, born in Carroll, Chautauqua County, New York, 1 July 1819 ; died in Jamestown, New York, 25 August 1885.
Fenton was elected to congress, and was active in the contest over the Kansas Nebraska bill, being one of the forty-four northern Democrats that voted against the further extension of slavery.
Fenton for congress in 1856, and a large majority elected him, serving from 1857 till 1864 when he resigned, having been chosen governor of his state.
famousamericans.net /reubeneatonfenton   (535 words)

  
 Photographs at Fenton History Center
Reproductions of most of the thousands of photographs in the collection of the Fenton History Center can be made upon request.
The images on this page are the property of Fenton History Center and may be reproduced for private or educational use but may not be sold or made part of another collection of images for sale.
Fenton Mansion at "Walnut Grove" - circa 1865.
www.fentonhistorycenter.org /freeimages.htm   (196 words)

  
 Fenton History Center, Jamestown, New York
Call for reservations for the Saints and Sinners tours of Lake View Cemetery on Saturdays in October.
Have your wedding photos taken in Fenton Mansion.
Fenton History Center is not associated with Fenton Art Glass
www.fentonhistorycenter.org   (126 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Fenton
Fenton, Ivor David (1889-1986) — also known as Ivor D. Fenton — of Mahanoy City,
Fenton, Lucien Jerome (1844-1922) — also known as Lucien J. Fenton — of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio.
Fenton, Reuben Eaton (1819-1885) — also known as Reuben E. Fenton — of New York.
politicalgraveyard.com /bio/fenton.html   (389 words)

  
 Cornell University - tScholars.com
The bill was immediately opposed by other colleges vying for a share of the land grant funds and by religious groups, who opposed the proposed composition of the university's board of trustees.
Cornell's charter stated that "at no time shall a majority thereof be of any one religious sect, or of no religious sect." Despite this opposition, the bill was signed into law by Governor Reuben E. Fenton on April 27, 1865.
Cornell ranked second in gifts and bequests from alumni and third in total support from all sources (alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations) among U.S. colleges and universities reporting voluntary gift support received in fiscal year 2003-4.
www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Cornell_University   (4783 words)

  
 Cornell University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cornellian-founded businesses include Burger King by David Edgerton, Carrier by Willis Haviland Carrier, Coors Brewing Company by Adolph Coors, Gannett by Frank E. Gannett, Grumman Aerospace Corporation by Leroy Grumman, Palm by Jeff Hawkins, PeopleSoft by David Duffield, Priceline.com by Jay Walker, Qualcomm by Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, and Staples by Myra Hart.
In medicine, Dr. Robert Atkins developed the Atkins diet, Dr. Henry Heimlich developed the Heimlich maneuver, and Wilson Greatbatch invented the first successful pacemaker.
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 Fenton, Honorable Reuben E. of New York
Here for your perusal is a one-of-a-kind photograph of Fenton, Honorable Reuben E. of New York.
The photograph illustrates Fenton, Honorable Reuben E. of New York.
We have compiled this collection of photographs mainly to serve as a valuable educational resource.
www.old-picture.com /mathew-brady-studio/Honorable-Fenton-Reuben-York.htm   (74 words)

  
 George Washington Palmer
Receiving an appointment in the war department, he served in the quarter-master-general's office, and was afterward appointed captain and provost-marshal of the 31st district of New York.
In December, 1864, he became military secretary to Governor Reuben E. Fenton, in the following spring was made commissary-general of ordnance of New York state, with the rank of brigadier-general, and in 1868 was charged with the duties of quartermaster.
In 1869 he practised law in New York city, but became appraiser of customs, holding this office until 1871, and then resuming his law-practice.
www.famousamericans.net /georgewashingtonpalmer   (385 words)

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