37-481: Theodore Tuttle Woodruff (April 8, 1811 – May 2, 1892) was an American inventor. Theodore Tuttle Woodruff was born in Jefferson County, New York on April 8, 1811. He married Eliza Lord Hemenway on July 25, 1833, and they had two children. On December 2, 1856, Woodruff received two patents for a convertible car seat, which led to his invention of the sleeping car for railroads. He also helped to manage
74-422: A circulating position. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 403 square miles (1,040 km ) is land and 7.3 square miles (19 km ) (1.8%) is water. Montgomery County is located in the central part of the state, west of the city of Schenectady and northwest of Albany . The Erie Canal runs through Montgomery County parallel to
111-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
148-629: Is a county in the U.S. state of New York . As of the 2020 census , the population was 49,532. The county seat is Fonda . The county was named in honor of Richard Montgomery , an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 at the Battle of Quebec . The county is part of the Mohawk Valley region of the state. The county is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy combined statistical area . Historically occupied by
185-482: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Jefferson County, New York Jefferson County is a county on the northern border of the U.S. state of New York . As of the 2020 census , the population was 116,721. Its county seat is Watertown . The county is named after Thomas Jefferson , third President of the United States of America . It is adjacent to Lake Ontario , southeast from
222-618: Is in New York State's northern lobe, adjacent to the area where the Saint Lawrence River exits Lake Ontario . It is northeast of Syracuse , and northwest of Utica . The county is at the international border with Canada. The Black River , which empties into Lake Ontario, is an important waterway in the county. Part of the Tug Hill Plateau is in the southern part of the county. The county contains part of
259-403: Is part of Macomb's Purchase of 1791. In 1791, Herkimer County was one of three counties split off from Montgomery (the other two being Otsego , and Tioga County ). This was much larger than the present county, however, and was reduced by a number of subsequent splits. The first one of these, in 1794, produced Onondaga County . This county was larger than the current Onondaga County, including
296-421: The 2010 American Community Survey . There were 40,068 households, of which 37.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
333-681: The American Revolutionary War , the European-American settlers renamed Tryon County as Montgomery County. This change was to honor the general, Richard Montgomery , who had captured several places in Canada and died in 1775 attempting to capture the city of Quebec during the Revolutionary War. It replaced the name that formerly honored the last provincial governor of New York. In 1789, Ontario County
370-610: The Canada–US border of Ontario . The county is part of the North Country region of the state. Jefferson County comprises the Watertown- Fort Drum , NY Metropolitan Statistical Area . The popularity of the area as a summer tourist destination results in a dramatic increase of population during that season. In 2014, it elected Colleen M. O'Neill as the first woman county sheriff in the state. She had served with
407-766: The Mohawk River . This area was occupied by the Mohawk for hundreds of years prior to European colonization. Many warriors allied with the British during the war. When the British lost, they ceded all the Iroquois territory of the Six Nations (the Tuscarora had joined the confederacy in the 18th century) to the United States, without consulting the tribes or bringing them into negotiation. In 1784, following end of
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#1732773286810444-659: The Mohawk people , one of the original Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy , the county was created in 1772 during the period of British colonial rule as Tryon County . In 1784, after the Americans gained independence in the War, it was renamed Montgomery County for one of the heroes. Montgomery County comprises the Amsterdam , NY micropolitan statistical area . The county borders the north and south banks of
481-536: The North Country was identified as one of the most politically tolerant communities in America, according to an analysis by PredictWise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 1,857 square miles (4,810 km ), of which 1,269 square miles (3,290 km ) is land and 589 square miles (1,530 km ) (32%) is water. It is the fourth-largest county in New York by area. Jefferson County
518-610: The Pennsylvania Railroad through its general manager Andrew Carnegie . Woodruff also invented a coffee-hulling machine, a surveyor's compass and a steam plow. He lost his fortune in the Panic of 1873 . He was killed when he was struck by a train in Philadelphia on May 2, 1892. One of Woodruff's descendants was the 20th century diplomat, Charles Woodruff Yost . This article about an American inventor
555-572: The Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River, including such large islands as Carleton Island, Grindstone Island , and Wellesley Island . As of the census of 2000, there were 111,738 people, 40,068 households, and 28,127 families residing in the county. The population density was 88 inhabitants per square mile (34/km ). There were 54,070 housing units at an average density of 42 units per square mile (16/km ). The county's racial makeup
592-453: The poverty line , including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 9.89% of those age 65 or over. In 2012, voters approved a county charter under New York's municipal home rule law which established an independent county executive to head its executive branch and replace the board of supervisors with a nine-seat county legislature. Elections were held the next year and the county began operating under this charter on January 1, 2014. As of 2024,
629-478: The sheriff is Colleen M. O'Neill. O'Neill is the first female sheriff elected in the state, and was first elected in 2014. In 2012, the Sheriff's Office was the subject of three unrelated sexual harassment lawsuits by a female deputy and two other women. 43°59′N 76°03′W / 43.99°N 76.05°W / 43.99; -76.05 Montgomery County, New York Montgomery County
666-630: The Erie Canal and its lock system is used primarily for recreational boat use among locals and tourists. Montgomery County is located in the heart of the state's Mohawk Valley region. Foothills of the Catskill Mountains dot the southern part of the county, while foothills of the Adirondack Mountains dot the north. As of the census of 2010, there were 50,208 people, 20,073 households, and 13,131 families residing in
703-671: The Mohawk River, connecting to the Wood River to the west, which leads to Lake Ontario . Overall, the canal connected Great Lakes shipping with the Hudson River and the port of New York on the Atlantic Ocean. Several towns and villages developed along the canal, as it carried much trade and passenger traffic during its peak years. After the railroad was built through the state, along the same river plain, it superseded
740-603: The New York State Police for 32 years. The United States Army 's 10th Mountain Division is based at Fort Drum. The base had a total population of nearly 13,000 according to the 2010 census. When counties were established in the Province of New York in 1683, the present Jefferson County was part of Albany County . This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of
777-592: The canal, which was filled in some areas. At the time of the canal's construction, Montgomery County was the only place where there was a break in the Appalachian Mountains. Called 'The Noses' because of canal construction, it became known as "the gateway to the West". In the mid-twentieth century, the NYS Thruway was constructed parallel to the former east–west routes of the canal and railroad. Today
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#1732773286810814-506: The city of Quebec , replacing the name of the hated British governor. In 1789, the size of Montgomery County was reduced by the creation of Ontario County from Montgomery. The area split off from Montgomery County was much larger than the present county, as it was later divided to form the present Allegany , Cattaraugus , Chautauqua , Erie , Genesee , Livingston , Monroe , Niagara , Orleans , Steuben , Wyoming , Yates , and parts of Schuyler and Wayne counties. Jefferson County
851-398: The county. † - County Seat †† - Former Village Legislative authority is vested in the county Board of Legislators, which consists of 15 members each elected from single member districts for two-year terms. As of 2018, there are 14 Republicans and 1 Democrat. Jefferson County is reliably Republican. Since 1884, Democrats only carried the county twice, in 1964 and in 1996. As of 2021
888-471: The county. The population density was 123 people per square mile (47 people/km ). There were 22,522 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile (22/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.87% (83.8% Non-Hispanic; 9.07 White Hispanic) White , 1.15% African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.53% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 3.92% from other races , and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.91% of
925-693: The other pieces, Tryon County , contained the western portion (and thus, since no western boundary was specified, theoretically still extended west to the Pacific). The eastern boundary of Tryon County was approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) west of the present city of Schenectady , and the county included the western part of the Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River . The area then designated as Tryon County now includes 37 counties of New York State. The county
962-452: The population. 19.0% identified as being of Italian , 15.9% German , 13.5% Polish , 9.8% Puerto Rican 9.1% Irish , 7.9% American and 6.4% English ancestry, according to Census 2010 . 86.8% spoke English , 9.3% Spanish ,1.8% Italian , and 1.1% Polish as their first language. There were 20,038 households, out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.00% were married couples living together, 11.60% had
999-454: The present Cayuga and Cortland Counties , and part of Oswego County . Oneida County (as well as a part of Chenango County ), was split off from Herkimer County in 1798. Jefferson County was split off from Oneida County in 1805. In 1817, Carleton Island , captured from the British in the War of 1812 , was annexed to the county. During the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the county
1036-538: The present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766, by the creation of Cumberland County , and further on March 16, 1770, by the creation of Gloucester County , both containing territory now in Vermont. On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of
1073-459: Was $ 34,006, and the median family income was $ 39,296. Males had a median income of $ 28,727 versus $ 21,787 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 16,202. About 10.00% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 9.20% of those age 65 or over. Jefferson Community College in Watertown provides higher education within
1110-402: Was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07. 26.50% of the county's population was under age 18, 11.80% was from age 18 to 24, 31.30% was from age 25 to 44, 19.10% was from age 45 to 64, and 11.30% were age 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 107.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.50 males. The county's median household income
1147-413: Was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 33,128, and the median income for a family was $ 40,688. Males had a median income of $ 31,818 versus $ 23,359 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,005. About 9.00% of families and 13.7% of the population were below
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1184-412: Was 88.71% White , 5.83% Black or African American , 0.53% Native American , 0.92% Asian , 0.14% Pacific Islander , 2.05% from other races , and 1.82% from two or more races. 4.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 93.2% spoke English and 3.5% Spanish as their first language. 21.9% were of English, 14.1% Irish, 12.8% German, 8.5% French and 8.5% Italian ancestry according to
1221-484: Was elected at-large as the first County Executive in the county's history. Ossenfort took office in 2014, the same year the charter went into effect. Under the terms of the charter, the Board of Supervisors was replaced by a nine-member County Legislature, with members elected from single-member districts . Thomas L. Quackenbush, one of the members, was elected as the first chairman of the new legislative body, which will be
1258-464: Was largely developed for agriculture. By the early 20th centuries, Watertown was a city with the highest per capita number of millionaires in the United States. Local industrialists had made early fortunes from industries driven by water power. Mills were established along the falls of the Black River from the first half of the nineteenth century. In 2019, Jefferson County and much of the rest of
1295-526: Was named for William Tryon , colonial governor of New York. In the years subsequent to 1776, most of the Loyalists in Tryon County fled to Canada. In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War , the name of Tryon County was changed to Montgomery County to honor the general, Richard Montgomery , who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture
1332-505: Was split off from Montgomery, but it did not have enough taxable inhabitants to be separately organized until 1847. In May 1836, the county seat was moved from Johnstown to Fonda , and in April 1838, Fulton County was split off, with Johnstown regaining that rank for the new Fulton County. In 2012, Montgomery County voters approved a charter for government, making it the 21st county in New York state to do so. In 2013, Matthew L. Ossenfort
1369-540: Was split off from Montgomery. The area of the new county was much larger than the present Ontario County, as it included the present Allegany , Cattaraugus , Chautauqua , Erie , Genesee , Livingston , Monroe , Niagara , Orleans , Steuben , Wyoming , Yates , and part of Schuyler and Wayne counties . In 1791, Herkimer , Otsego , and Tioga counties were split off from Montgomery. In 1802, portions of Clinton , Herkimer , and Montgomery counties were combined to form St. Lawrence County . In 1816, Hamilton County
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