Howard Frank Mosher (June 2, 1942 – January 29, 2017) was an American author of thirteen books: eleven fiction and two non-fiction. Much of his fiction takes place in the mid-20th century and all of it is set in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont , a region loosely defined by the three counties in the northeastern corner of the state ( Essex , Orleans , and Caledonia ).
17-776: His characters are often quirky, reflecting the distinctive peculiarities of the region's taciturn residents. The community struggle with changing times is often a theme, with the more traditional ways of rural Yankee life coming in conflict with an expanding, modern society. The last novel published during his lifetime was God's Kingdom (St. Martin's Press, October 2015). Mosher graduated from Cato-Meridian Central School, in Cato, New York , in 1960 and from Syracuse University in 1964. He taught English at Orleans High and Lake Region Union High School during his early years. Mosher lived with his wife, Phillis, in Irasburg, Vermont . They had
34-605: A grown son and a daughter. He was a die-hard Red Sox fan, and this was a recurring element in his work. Mosher often developed a fictional character (usually still in boyhood) who would become obsessed with the fate of the Red Sox . In December 2016, Mosher was ill with what he believed to be an upper respiratory ailment. He was soon diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, induced from treatment of prostate cancer in 2007. Mosher announced his latest cancer via his Facebook page. He died at home on January 29, 2017, at age 74. Mosher
51-547: Is an east–west highway along the south town line. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,426 people, 822 households, and 669 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.6 inhabitants per square mile (26.9/km ). There were 867 housing units at an average density of 24.9 per square mile (9.6/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.03% White , 0.41% African American , 0.70% Native American , 0.04% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of
68-533: Is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km ), or 0.30%, is water. Many drumlins , relics of the Ice Age , are scattered about the town. The northern town line and part of the eastern town boundary are the border of Oswego County , and the remainder of the east town line is the border of Onondaga County . New York State Route 34 and New York State Route 176 are north–south highways in Ira. New York State Route 370
85-472: Is located along the northern border of the town; half of it extends into the town of Ira to the north. The village of Meridian is to the east of Cato village and is entirely within the town of Cato. New York State Route 34 , a north-south highway, intersects New York State Route 370 , an east-west highway, in Cato village. The southern terminus of New York State Route 176 is at NY-370, east of Meridian. As of
102-609: Is named after Cato the Elder , a Roman statesman. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing a classical name. The town of Cato contains part of a village also named Cato , as well as the entire village of Meridian . Cato is northwest of Syracuse . The town was in the Central New York Military Tract , reserved for veterans of
119-531: The American Revolution . Settlers trickled in during the early 19th century. After the War of 1812 , the population increased more quickly. The town was formed in 1802 from part of the town of Aurelius . Cato was subsequently reduced in size when new towns were formed: Sterling in 1812, and in 1821 Conquest , Ira , and Victory . Part of the town of Ira was returned to Cato in 1824. According to
136-562: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km ), of which 33.7 square miles (87.2 km ) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.6 km ), or 7.03%, is water. The town of Cato is on the eastern side of Cayuga County, so that the eastern town line is the border of Onondaga County . The southern town boundary is defined by the Seneca River / Erie Canal . Cato village
153-528: The census of 2000, there were 2,744 people, 994 households, and 747 families residing in the town. The population density was 81.6 inhabitants per square mile (31.5/km ). There were 1,293 housing units at an average density of 38.4 per square mile (14.8/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.74% White , 0.36% Black or African American , 0.40% Native American , 0.29% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.07% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of
170-702: The Vermont Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2011 he was awarded the New England Independent Booksellers Association's President's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. His books, in order of publication, are: Cato (town), New York Cato is a town in Cayuga County , New York , United States. According to the 2020 census, the town had a population of 2,443. The town
187-406: The average family size was 3.16. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. The median income for a household in the town
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#1732797833697204-406: The average family size was 3.20. In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males. The median income for a household in the town
221-407: The population. There were 822 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and
238-406: The population. There were 994 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and
255-437: Was $ 43,281, and the median income for a family was $ 49,028. Males had a median income of $ 35,150 versus $ 24,572 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 19,941. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. Ira, New York Ira is a town in Cayuga County , New York , United States. The population
272-468: Was 2,145 at the 2020 census. The town is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Syracuse . Ira was part of the Central New York Military Tract . The first settlers arrived circa 1800. The town was founded in 1821 from part of the town of Cato . Part of Ira was returned to Cato in 1824. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.4 km ), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km )
289-791: Was a Guggenheim Fellow in 1979, and is the 1981 recipient of the Literature Award bestowed by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters . A Stranger In the Kingdom won the New England Book Award for Fiction in 1991, and was later made into a 1997 feature film of the same name by director Jay Craven . Craven has also adapted Disappearances , Where the Rivers Flow North and Northern Borders to film. In 2006, Mosher received
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