The Bar of Rye Township (Classic Reprint): Westchester County, New York; An Historical and Biographical Record, 1660 1918: Westchester County, New ... Record, 1660 1918 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Arthur Russell Wilcox

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332436455 ISBN 13: 9781332436453

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover Rye’s legal and civic past through a detailed, century-spanning record. This historical and biographical work surveys Westchester County, New York, from its early days to the close of the 19th century, with a focus on the Bar of Rye Township and the courts that helped shape the region.

The Bar of Rye Township presents a clear, documentary view of local lawyers, judges, and the institutions they built. It blends narrative, biographies, and archival material to illuminate how Rye and nearby towns contributed to the state’s judicial and civic life. This edition offers context for readers interested in regional history, law, and the evolution of Westchester’s legal landscape.

• Biographical sketches of notable living and deceased lawyers from Rye and Port Chester.


• A historical account of county courts, court houses, and the movement of the county seat.


• Photographs and illustrations that accompany key moments in Rye’s legal history.


• Notes on sources, forewords, and acknowledgments that frame the work’s scope and purpose.

Ideal for readers of local history, legal history, and Westchester County’s early American story. This volume stands as a reference for researchers, genealogists, and curious readers alike who want a window into Rye’s foundational years and its role in the broader county narrative.

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Excerpt from The Bar of Rye Township: Westchester County, New York; An Historical and Biographical Record, 1660 1918
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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332436455
• ISBN 13: 9781332436453
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 483