In 1832; John; Walter; and Daniel Pearce; and their brother-in-law; William Smith Wilson; walked west from their homes in Ohio prospecting for land. When they reached the Fox River in the vicinity of modern Oswego; they agreed they had found the place they wanted to settle. The next year; 1833; after selling their Ohio farms; they traveled west by wagon with their families and became the first settlers in Oswego Township. Just two years later; Lewis B. Judson and Levi F. Arnold laid out a new village on land first claimed by Wilson; creating the foundation of today�s bustling village of Oswego. A stagecoach route crossroads; the seat of KendallCounty for nearly 20 years; and a market town for the surrounding agricultural area; Oswego grew steadily until the Civil War. After the war; growth slowed until the second half of the 20th century when the area began to boom; both in population and economically. This book offers many of the area�s newest residents a chance to look back at Oswego Township�s rich heritage.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Photos are great! Then and nowBy Donna BarronSuch a fan of Mr. Antos writings. Cant wait for the next! Photos are great! Then and now. So much history. A great read. Keeps your interest.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great history about a great town.By Mrs. Patricia DeLucaHaving lived in Whitestone from1970-1997 it was interesting to learn about the past and see what has happened since we left. Well written book.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical photos of Whitestone and Beechhurst. NYBy Marie AThis book had some wonderful historic photos of old Whitestone and Beechhurst. Although the photos were great. I was disappointed that there were not more pictures of famous landmarks.
