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Oswego River and Canal Lock 3 in Fulton. marked the last stop of my Fulton Seminary research. Although the Seminary building is gone, I saw a few other sights from those days in the 1800s. The river goes over the dam on the left side of the image. The canal lock is on the right. The Falley Seminary is long gone, but the research was fun.
Where was the Falley Seminary located in Fulton, Oswego County, New York? A question only a genealogist or a student of the education of women in NY might ask. Why am I interested in finding the Falley Seminary? The answer: Could I find something other than tombstones remaining from my ancestors? Fulton came close. My second great uncle, James Gilmour, purchased Falley in 1869 and led the school until he was too ill, closing Falley in 1883. He is buried in Vale Cemetery in the Truax plot (Genealogy Tour Stop 4).
A history of the Seminary reprinted by Amazon describes the location of Falley as 2 blocks south of the Presbyterian Church and also on a rise which provided an excellent view of the Oswego River and canal. Using this church, the First United Church of Fulton as a starting point leads to a likely site now occupied by the Fulton Education Center.
First United is the product of the merger of the Presbyterian and Baptist churches across the street from each other in 1997.
Falley Seminary was established in the 1830s at a time when the public school system was embryonic in the region. Falley offered a more expansive education to women including college prep. The Fulton Presbyterian church (not this building) led the establishment initially, later passing supervision to the Methodists until the Seminary returned to the Presbyterians for its final decades.
Before my trip, my analysis indicated that this is the most likely site of the old Falley Seminary. First, it meets the description in the history of the Seminary reprinted by Amazon which describes the location of Falley as 2 blocks south of the Presbyterian Church and also on a rise which provided an excellent view of the Oswego River and canal. The canal and river view has long been blocked by buildings. The clincher was finding the obituary of James and Mary's daughter who inherited the closed seminary building. She sold the property to the Fulton schools as the site for a new high school in the early 1920s, This photo confirms the use as a high school and the date. Currently the building is used as the Fulton Education Center and the high school is on a newer campus.
Cemeteries can be fun! But most are much more serious and somber than this one. After 7 cemeteries in 2 days, this is the first bit of humor. Mt Adnah is a "rural cemetery", opened in the 1800s when visiting, picnicking, seeing living friends and relatives, as well as visiting the graves of those who had passed on, was a common pasttime. Having a Chicken BBQ as a fund raiser reminded me that cemeteries can be fun for the living.
What is the meaning of "Adnah". My preferred translation is "eternal rest". The word comes from Biblical Hebrew and from Arabic. Google turned up a few definitions, none definitive. Eternal rest is a good name for this lovely cemetery.
Ella, a daughter of James Gilmour who purchased, ran and eventually closed Falley Seminary in Fulton, NY, married into the Van Wagenen family. She returned to Fulton to be buried with her first husband. Ella was the last owner of the Seminary building before selling it to the Fulton school district. Many members of the Falley family, after whom the Seminary was named, are buried in this cemetery. Ella is my 1st cousin, 3X removed.
In this exerpt from an 1880 map of Fulton displayed at Fulton's Canal Landing Park, Falley Seminary is the large 4 story building behind the park to the left of center in this image. The building matches the pen and ink image of the seminary in the history reprinted by Amazon. The seminary was located where the 1922 high school was constructed. James Gilmour's widow and family continued to live at the closed Falley Seminary until at least 1910.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups diced peeled butternut squash
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Pure Olive Oil
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
4 oz pancetta, diced
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/3 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Walnuts
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix squash, onion, brown sugar, salt, black pepper and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil. Spread mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Bake about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender.
2. Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on cookie sheet into 13x9-inch rectangle. Bake at 400°F 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Drain.
4. Spread pesto over partially baked crust. Top with squash mixture, pancetta, roasted peppers, walnuts and cheeses. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
The NYO&W used to run through downtown Fulton, New York. Later, that line was cut back to just a spur track leading to a paperboard plant. The rails are disconnected, but have been left in the pavement. They're all signed as if the railroad was still active. Road crossings not marked "exempt".
The NYO&W used to run through downtown Fulton, New York. Later, that line was cut back to just a spur track leading to a paperboard plant. The rails are disconnected, but have been left in the pavement. They're all signed as if the railroad was still active. Road crossings not marked "exempt".
"HEY RAILFANS, GO LOOK THIS WAY FOR THE ABANDONED RAILROAD" is what this sign says to me.
The NYO&W used to run through downtown Fulton, New York. Later, that line was cut back to just a spur track leading to a paperboard plant. The rails are disconnected, but have been left in the pavement. They're all signed as if the railroad was still active. Road crossings not marked "exempt".
Lousy picture of where the rails are disconnected closest to the national rail network.
The NYO&W used to run through downtown Fulton, New York. Later, that line was cut back to just a spur track leading to a paperboard plant. The rails are disconnected, but have been left in the pavement. They're all signed as if the railroad was still active. Road crossings not marked "exempt".
This building is curved because the tracks went past it. They actually STILL go past it, but they're buried in the gravel which is their ground cover.
The NYO&W used to run through downtown Fulton, New York. Later, that line was cut back to just a spur track leading to a paperboard plant. The rails are disconnected, but have been left in the pavement. They're all signed as if the railroad was still active. Road crossings not marked "exempt".
I had a wonderful view of this pretty spillway from the Grande Caribe as we transited Lock 3 on the Oswego Canal (Oneida River) at Fulton NY.
On July 19, 2016, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited the home of a local veteran where youth community volunteers were building a wheelchair ramp in Fulton, NY
On July 19, 2016, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited the home of a local veteran where youth community volunteers were building a wheelchair ramp in Fulton, NY
On July 19, 2016, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited the home of a local veteran where youth community volunteers were building a wheelchair ramp in Fulton, NY
The Table Runner Auntie Zhao Gave to us Upon Arriving at Our Home (Jian Wang, Cyn, Bailey, Muchen and Auntie Zhao Also in Picture) - July 8, 2013
We travelled from Sylvan Beach to Oswego today -- across Oneida Lake and through the Osewgo Canal. In this image the Grande Mariner is locking through (down) at Fulton NY in Lock 3.
The Table Runner Auntie Zhao Gave to us Upon Arriving at Our Home (Jian Wang, Cyn, Bailey and Auntie Zhao Also in Picture) - July 8, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
Nevada N. Stranahan, of Fulton, Oswego County, New York.
Collector of the Port of New York, appointed by Theodore Roosevelt.
Image from American Monthly Review of Reviews, December 1901.
Approximately 7 weeks old. Eight in the litter. Seven black, one apricot. Five male (including the apricot), three female. Astrid might be in this shot, I don't remember.
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
Patrick Saying Good-bye to Bailey as he Prepares To Leave Our Home For the Syracuse Airport to Return to Shanghai China (Mom and Muchen in Picture Also) - July 29, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
The Fan That Muchen's Mom (Jian Wang) Gave to Us as a Gift Upon Her Arrival at Our Home - July 8, 2013
The Table Runner Auntie Zhao Gave to us Upon Arriving at Our Home (Jian Wang Also in Picture) - July 8, 2013