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-- 1761 -- Sir William Johnson visited Barcelona, a key figure in 18th-century New York history, especially during the French and Indian War.
-- 1852 --A smallpox outbreak began in the poorhouse at Dewittville, emphasizing the public health challenges of the time.
-- 1902 -- The Home Telephone Company of Jamestown was organized, laying the foundation for our region’s telecommunications.
-- 1938 -- Noted hammer dulcimer player Jesse Martin passed away. Martin’s contributions to music were significant, with his performances helping to promote the instrument’s heritage in Chautauqua County.
-- 1941 -- The first issue of the Jamestown Post-Journal was published following the merger of the Post and Journal, shaping local news reporting.
-- 1970 -- The first issue of Lakewood Story, a weekly newspaper, was published, contributing to local journalism.