1904 New Century Atlas Of Cayuga County NY Page 124

The Most Valuable And Productive Farms Section - In The Book: The New Century Atlas Of Cayuga County, New York - 1904 - Page 124
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NCAC	VENICE, NY	N. D. TRUMAN	9th FARM ON PAGE 124

TRUMAN HOMESTEAD, consists of one hundred and thirty-six acres, owned by N. D. Truman. Postoffice address, Ledyard, N. Y. Located on the direct road to King Ferry station, five miles distant; seven miles to Aurora and eighteen to Auburn. In addition to the usual soil products, the farm's revenues are derived from the raising of stock and sheep, with the culture of fruits, such as apples, plums, pears, cherries and small fruits. A Mr. Cortright is recorded as a previous owner, followed by his son Abram Cortright, from him to Daniel Truman in 1836, who resided here until his death in 1845, when it remained an estate, until the majority of the youngest son, when it was transferred to the present incumbent, who has added to the original purchase and is entitled to the credit of equipping it with adequate improvements, buildings, etc. Mr. Truman is a native of Cayuga County, born in 1827. He married Miss Mary Fessenden in 1856. Their family consists of three sons, all living. Wells and springs furnish pure water for buildings and stock, and there are six acres of hardwood timber. The farm has a northern exposure and ranks among the better farms of the town