February 25 — 1870: Albert Root, formerly of Ripley, was killed and scalped in Pine Bluff, Wyoming while attempting to recover stolen cattle. — 1964: Work was abandoned on Chautauqua County’s deepest well in Ellery, which had reached a depth of 7,692 feet. February 26 — 1896: ...

February 18 — 1873 - Phillip Hemsteder, a transient laborer, murdered John Flanders in Brocton during the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1873. — 2002 - Busti stock car racer Bobby Schnars was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, along with three other distinguished ...

Feb. 12 — 1836 - Cornplanter, a significant Native American leader, passed away near Chautauqua County at the Cornplanter Grant. — 1897 - Summer cottages at Lakewood were burglarized, highlighting early crime concerns in the area. — 1907 - Jamestown’s black pioneer and underground ...

February 11: — 1873 - Quince Converse pushed a barrel of flour in a wheelbarrow from Jamestown to Frewsburg after losing a bet, creating a humorous local legend. — 1924 - Jamestown held a memorial service for former President Woodrow Wilson at Wintergarden Theater, honoring his ...

February 5 — 1818 – Dunkirk’s post office was established, enhancing mail service in the growing village. — 1896 – The United Brethren Church in Lakewood was organized. — 1900 – The Jamestown Electricians Union (Local 106) held its first meeting, advocating for workers’ ...

February 4 — 1836 – The Union Sepulchral Society of Sherman and Chautauqua was organized, leading to the establishment of Sherman Cemetery. 1868 – In a bold act of defiance, Elizabeth Blanchfield and Susan Keen were arrested on Jamestown’s 3rd Street for wearing men’s clothing, ...