Forman, Joshua, 1777-1849
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Joshua Forman (1777-1848) was a American lawyer, politician, judge, and businessman. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1808, and was one of the first active supporters of the project that would become the Erie Canal. He was also involved in the founding of the city of Syracuse in the 1820s.
From the guide to the Joshua Forman Letters, 1821, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)
Joshua Forman is credited with being the founder of Onondaga Hollow and Syracuse, New York.
From the description of Joshua Forman papers, 1802-1903. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155417223
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| referencedIn | Allen, Stephen, 1767-1852. Papers, 1819-1849. | Churchill County Museum | |
| referencedIn | Central New York Local History Collection, 1795-1952 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center | |
| creatorOf | Forman, Joshua, 1777-1849. Joshua Forman papers, 1802-1903. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| creatorOf | Joshua Forman Letters, 1821 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center | |
| referencedIn | Newbold, George, d. 1858. George Newbold papers, 1801-1858. | Churchill County Museum |
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| associatedWith | Allen, Stephen, 1767-1852. |
| associatedWith | James, William, 1771-1832 |
| associatedWith | Kirkpatrick, William. |
| associatedWith | Newbold, George, d. 1858. |
| associatedWith | Smith, Stephen. |
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Birth 1777
Death 1849
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