Thomas Dow Jones (December 11, 1811 – February 27, 1881) was an American sculptor and medallist. Moses Jacob Ezekiel was his student.
47-679: Thomas Dow Jones was born in the United States of America on December 11, 1811, in Oneida County, New York . He moved to Ohio in the 1830s, where he worked in Cincinnati as a stonemason, and by 1842 was sculpting portrait busts. In 1851 he moved to New York City, and in 1853 was elected an Associate Member of the National Academy of Design . Jones's best-known works include a bust of Abraham Lincoln commissioned by
94-693: A Lenape word, applied by European-American settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River ; they also named the county after this. The county is part of the Western New York region of the state. The county is bisected by the Genesee River , flowing north to its mouth on Lake Ontario . During the mid-nineteenth century, the Genesee Valley Canal was built to link southern markets to
141-560: A religious and Utopian community, the Oneida Community , near Oneida. Its unconventional views on religion and relations between the sexes generated much controversy. The community lasted until 1881. The Oneida Silver Company was founded here to manufacture sterling silver, silverplate holloware and, later, stainless steel flatware. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,258 square miles (3,260 km ), of which 1,212 square miles (3,140 km )
188-696: A reservation in the region since the late 18th century, after the American Revolutionary War . The county is part of the Mohawk Valley region of the state. Oneida County is part of the Utica–Rome, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area . When England established colonial counties in the Province of New York in 1683, the territory of present Oneida County was included in a very large, mostly undeveloped Albany County . This county included
235-576: Is a county in the state of New York , United States. As of February 26, 2024, the population was 226,654. The county seat is Utica . The name is in honor of the Oneida , one of the Five Nations of the Iroquois League or Haudenosaunee , which had long occupied this territory at the time of European encounter and colonization. The federally recognized Oneida Indian Nation has had
282-558: Is an enterprise of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York, and the largest private employer in Oneida County. 43°14′N 75°26′W / 43.24°N 75.44°W / 43.24; -75.44 Allegany County, New York Allegany County is a county in the U.S. state of New York . As of the 2020 census , the population was 46,456. Its county seat is Belmont . Its name derives from
329-538: Is land and 45 square miles (120 km ) (3.6%) is water. Oneida County is in the central portion of New York State , east of Syracuse , and west of Albany . Oneida Lake is on the northwestern corner of the county, and the Adirondack Park is on the northeast. Part of the Tug Hill Plateau is in the northern part of the county. Oneida County's highest point lies neither on the plateau nor in
376-600: Is part of New York's 23rd congressional district . In the New York State Senate , it is part of the 57th district and is represented by Republican George M. Borrello, and the 58th district is represented by Thomas F. O'Mara. In the New York State Assembly , the county is in the 148th Assembly District represented by Republican Joseph Giglio. The Allegany Board of Legislators consists of 15 members from five three-member districts. As of 2023 ,
423-805: The Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River . Tryon County was later divided to organize 37 distinct counties of New York State. The county was named for William Tryon , colonial governor of New York. During and after the Revolution, most of the Loyalists in Tryon County fled to Canada . In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War , Americans changed
470-472: The Allegheny River , as its name would suggest. The highest point in the county is Alma Hill , with an elevation of 2,548 feet (777 meters) above sea level. This is the highest point in the state west of the Catskill Mountains. The highest point of Interstate 86 is located in the town of West Almond with an elevation of 2,110 feet. This is also believed to be the highest point of any interstate in
517-460: The American Revolutionary War and the forced cession by the Seneca of most of their lands in western New York. New York State sold off the lands cheaply to attract new European-American settlers and agricultural development. Allegany County was created by the state legislature on April 7, 1806, when Genesee County, New York , was partitioned to set aside some 1,570 square miles (4,000 km ) to
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#1732790852032564-836: The Great Lakes and Mohawk River . The county was also served by railroads, which soon superseded the canals in their capacity for carrying freight. Part of the Oil Springs Reservation , controlled by the Seneca Nation , is located in the county. For centuries, Allegany County was the territory of the Seneca people , at the westernmost nation of the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee , a confederacy of Iroquoian languages -speaking peoples. European-American permanent settlement did not take place until after
611-608: The New York State College of Ceramics (a member of SUNY ), Alfred State College , and Houghton University . The county has twelve school districts with their buildings in the county and parts of an additional six districts. Districts include: Alfred-Almond Central, Canaseraga Central that are part of the Greater Southern Tier BOCES with a facility in Hornell. Districts in association with
658-561: The Ossian, New York , area to Livingston County, and establishing the current border between them. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,034 square miles (2,680 km ), of which 1,029 square miles (2,670 km ) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km ) (0.5%) is water. Allegany County is in the southwestern part of New York State, along the Pennsylvania border. Allegany County does not lie along
705-534: The Adirondack Park, but in the county's southern extremity. The peak's name is Tassel Hill. It is located slightly southeast of Hardscrabble Road (Tassel Hill Road), between the villages of Waterville and Cassville. The Erie Canal , completed in 1825, runs east–west along the Mohawk River through the county. It stimulated considerable trade and settlement. Oneida Lake and Oneida Creek form part of
752-590: The Board consists of 15 Republicans. The current chairman is W. Brooke Harris. The County Administrator is Carissa M. Knapp. Allegany County is divided into 29 towns and 10 villages. There are no cities as designated by New York State Law. The border between Allegany and Steuben County runs through the Village of Almond . The towns and villages by County Legislative District are as follows: District I: Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea, Centerville, Granger, Hume, Rushford, and
799-567: The New York State Oil Producers Association sponsored the dedication of a monument at the site describing the history of the oil industry in North America. There is a small park with parking and a footbridge to the monument. The remainder of the reservation is mostly utilized for cottages on Cuba Lake , Seneca-run gas stations, and woodlands. Higher education facilities include Alfred University ,
846-678: The New York. The county is unique from a watershed perspective as it is providing water to three major watersheds of North America: The eastern part near Alfred has Canacadea Creek that goes into the Canisteo River, Susquehanna River and eventually to Chesapeake Bay. The Genesee River bisects the county from south to north, flowing north out of the County through Letchworth State Park with its three waterfalls on to Rochester over three more waterfalls to its mouth on Lake Ontario and then on to
893-486: The Oneida County Legislature was reduced to 23 seats. All 23 members are elected from single-member districts. Currently, there are 17 Republicans and 6 Democrats . Oneida County also leans Republican in major statewide and national elections. The last Democratic presidential nominee to carry Oneida County was Bill Clinton in 1996 , by plurality. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county
940-697: The St. Lawrence River and Atlantic Ocean. The southwestern part of the County flows into the Allegheny River that flows into the Ohio and then to the Mississippi River basin to the Gulf of Mexico. In June 1972 the remnants of Hurricane Agnes stalled over the area, dropping more than 20 inches (510 mm) of rain. Flooding took place in the valley communities of Wellsville, Belmont, Belfast, and others in
987-429: The age of 18 living with them, 49.10% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.90% under
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#17327908520321034-428: The age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.40% under
1081-468: The age of 18, 15.50% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 32,106, and the median income for a family was $ 38,580. Males had a median income of $ 30,401 versus $ 21,466 for females. The per capita income for
1128-467: The age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,909, and the median income for a family was $ 45,341. Males had a median income of $ 32,194 versus $ 24,295 for females. The per capita income for
1175-438: The county by 3 points. In 2010, Andrew Cuomo lost by a wide margin while Senator Chuck Schumer carried it by a narrow margin of 49.46% to Jay Townsend's 48.86% a margin of 78 votes. It was one of only two counties that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand lost to Wendy Long in 2012 . In the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, Republican Donald Trump received over two-thirds, the first for a Republican since 1988. Allegany County
1222-420: The county was $ 14,975. About 10.50% of families and 15.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.20% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over. Allegany County is considered to be a strongly Republican county. In 2004, it voted for George W. Bush over John Kerry 63% to 34%, and in 2008 it voted for John McCain over Barack Obama 59% to 39%. It has been reported that in
1269-409: The county was $ 18,516. About 9.80% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.90% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over. A board of supervisors governed Oneida County until 1962, when the county charter was changed to create a county executive and a 29-seat county legislature. The entire county elects the county executive. On January 1, 2014,
1316-679: The county was 90.21% White , 5.74% African American , 0.23% Native American , 1.16% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.11% from other races , and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population. 21.7% were of Italian , 13.1% Irish , 12.1% German , 9.9% Polish , 8.5% English and 5.6% American ancestry according to self-identification of ethnic background in Census 2000 . 90.6% spoke English , 2.7% Spanish , 1.3% Italian , 1.2% Serbo-Croatian and 1.1% Polish as their first language. There were 90,496 households, out of which 30.40% had children under
1363-544: The county. Long a necessary transportation waterway for the Seneca and other Native Americans, and successive European-American settlers, since the late 20th century, the Genesee River has been extremely popular with canoeists. The river is also favored by fishermen as it abounds in smallmouth bass , trout and panfish . As of the census of 2020, there were 46,456 people. Based on earlier (2000) censuses, there were 18,009 households, and 12,192 families residing in
1410-710: The county. The population density was 48 people per square mile (19 people/km ). There were 24,505 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9.3/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.03% White , 0.72% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.72% Asian , 0.37% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.3% identified as being of German , 16.6% English , 13.8% Irish , 11.9% American and 7.0% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 . 96.5% spoke English and 1.3% Spanish as their first language. There were 18,009 households, out of which 31.50% had children under
1457-403: The current border between Allegany and Wyoming counties. On May 11, 1846, Allegany County lost 50 square miles (100 km ) to Livingston County , reducing the total to 1,090 square miles (2,800 km ), and establishing the western portion of the current border with Livingston County. On March 23, 1857, Allegany County lost another 40 square miles (100 km ) to Livingston County, passing
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1504-417: The current border between Genesee and Steuben counties, and reduced the size of Allegany County to 1,200 square miles (3,100 km ). On June 12, 1812, the legislature authorized the attachment of Cattaraugus County, New York , to Allegany County for administration reasons, but for practical reasons this action did not take place at that time. However, on April 13, 1814, the eastern half of Cattaraugus County
1551-584: The last 170 years, the only Democratic candidates to win were Franklin Pierce in 1852 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Even in 1964, when Republican nominee Barry Goldwater lost the county by 14 points, he still managed to carry the towns of Centerville, Caneadea, Granger, Hume, and Rushford. In 2006, neither Democrat Eliot Spitzer nor Hillary Clinton carried it in their otherwise landslide elections for governor and US senator, respectively. Eliot Spitzer lost 48.98% to John Faso 's 49.03%. Hillary Clinton lost
1598-611: The leading Republicans of Cincinnati (1861), medallions of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster , and a marble bust of Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase now in the Supreme Court Building. He also produced bas‑relief medallion portraits which were usually cast in plaster. Jones is buried in Welsh Hills Cemetery, Granville, Ohio . Jones died on 27 February 1881. Oneida County, New York Oneida County ( / oʊ ˈ n aɪ d ə / oh- NYE -də )
1645-776: The name of Tryon County to Montgomery County to honor the general, Richard Montgomery , who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture the city of Quebec . They replaced the name of the British governor. In 1789, Montgomery County was reduced by the splitting off of Ontario County from Montgomery. The area taken from Montgomery County contained all of present-day Allegany , Cattaraugus , Chautauqua , Erie , Genesee , Livingston , Monroe , Niagara , Orleans , Steuben , Wyoming , Yates , and part of Schuyler and Wayne counties, as well as Ontario County. After continued new settlement, in 1791 Herkimer County
1692-421: The new county. The first County Seat was established at Angelica, New York , where it remained for half a century. It was later moved to Belmont , a village located along the Genesee River . On March 11, 1808, the borders were adjusted so that 230 square miles (600 km ) of Steuben County passed to Allegany County, and 600 miles (1,000 km) of Allegany County passed to Genesee County. This established
1739-516: The northern part of present-day New York State as well as all of the present state of Vermont and, in theory, extended westward to the Pacific Ocean . This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766, to create 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
1786-408: The village of Angelica. District II: Amity, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, New Hudson, Ward, and the villages of Belmont and Cuba. District III: Alma, Bolivar, Genesee, Independence, Scio, Willing, Wirt, and the villages of Bolivar and Richburg. District IV: Andover, Wellsville, and the villages of Andover and Wellsville. District V: Alfred, Allen, Almond, Birdsall, Burns, Grove, West Almond, and
1833-637: The villages of Alfred, Almond, and Canaseraga. The Oil Springs Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Seneca Nation shared with Cattaraugus County having a total area of only one square mile (2.6 km ). This is the site of the famed spring described by the Franciscan Missionary Joseph DeLa Roch D'Allion in 1627, the first recorded mention of oil on the North American Continent. In 1927,
1880-487: The western boundary. In the early 21st century, Oneida is the only county in New York state documented as having Chronic wasting disease among its wild White-tailed deer . As of the census of 2000, there were 235,469 people, 90,496 households, and 59,184 families residing in the county. The population density was 194 inhabitants per square mile (75/km ). There were 102,803 housing units at an average density of 85 units per square mile (33/km ). The racial makeup of
1927-487: Was Lyndon Johnson in his 1964 landslide. In 2008 , Republican John McCain won the county by 6,000 votes out of 90,000 cast. He won all municipalities in the county except the city of Utica and the town of Kirkland . In 2012 , Republican Mitt Romney won the county by even fewer votes, by around 4,000 plus votes. Republican Donald Trump returned the county to its reliably red roots, posting strong victories in both 2016 and 2020 . The main product of Oneida County
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1974-425: Was created from another part of Herkimer County. This county was larger than the current Oneida County, as it included the present-day Jefferson (which extends along Lake Ontario), Lewis , and part of Oswego counties. In 1805, Jefferson and Lewis counties were split off from Oneida. In 1816, parts of Oneida and Onondaga counties were taken to form the new Oswego County . Together with Utica , Oneida county
2021-558: Was once silverware, chiefly manufactured at Oneida Ltd.'s headquarters in Sherrill . In January 2005, the company ceased manufacturing their product, closing its main plant and selling its assets. The factory, under new ownership, continues to produce American-made silverware under the Liberty Tabletop brand. Currently the largest non-governmental, non-healthcare product of Oneida County is gambling. Turning Stone Casino Resort
2068-453: Was one of three counties taken from Montgomery (the other two being Otsego , and Tioga County ). It was much larger than the present Herkimer County, however, and was reduced by a number of subsequent splits. In 1794, Herkimer County was reduced in size by the creation of Onondaga County . This county was larger than the current Onondaga County, including the present Cayuga , Cortland , and part of Oswego counties. In 1798, Oneida County
2115-446: Was so attached and administered from Belmont. This attachment was ended on March 28, 1817. With continued settlement through the mid-nineteenth century, the legislature periodically adjusted county borders as new counties were organized in western New York. On April 1, 1846, Allegany County lost 120 square miles (310 km ) to Wyoming County , reducing the size of Allegany County to 1,140 square miles (3,000 km ), and establishing
2162-525: Was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. 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 five miles west of the present city of Schenectady in the Mohawk River Valley, and the county included the western part of
2209-575: Was the cultural centre of Welsh settlement in New York state . By the mid-nineteenth century, the lexicorapher John Russell Bartlett noted that the area had a number of Welsh language newspapers and magazines, as well as Welsh churches. Indeed Bartlett noted in his Dictionary of Americanisms that "one may travel for miles and hear nothing but the Welsh language". By 1855, there were four thousand Welshmen in Oneida. In 1848, John Humphrey Noyes founded
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