Town of Cato Historian

Long Island Hold ’em

In a game of high stakes, one man went all in. Did he win? Stay tuned! 

Prisoner of War Camp in World War II

During World War II, there was a shortage of labor on the home front and especially in upstate NY. POW labor was the solution. 

Elias Quereau Dutton

Agriculture was the economic backbone for most of the region. Modern times called for modern machinery and thus the need for experienced founders. EQ Dutton was one of those men. 

Edward “Ned” Kennedy

This is a story of one man’s lifelong passion that has been passed down through generations and whose musical prowess can still be heard today. 

Colonel Silas Titus

The Titus family has long been known as one of the earliest families at Jakway Corners aka Village of Cato. 
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Justice Adelbert Petty Rich

Adelbert Rich was a third generation practitioner of law. He was engaged in the profession for over thirty years in which his latter years was a NYS Supreme Court Justice. He presided over a plethora of cases involving such matters as murder, interlocutory decrees and election fraud. 

John T Knapp & John N Knapp

The Knapp Family was one of the earliest families in the town of Cato and were highly esteemed. Follow the story of how John Turner Knapp and his son John Newcomb Knapp paved a legacy of industry, public service, and civic leadership. 

Gold Boys! Gold!

The discovery of gold in California brought droves of people all across the country. Cayuga County, New York was not immune to gold fever. Did they strike it rich? Listen to find out. 

Newman Eldred

Newman Eldred was a veteran of the 111th infantry who fought in many of the major battles of the civil war. He later wrote his memoir titled “only a boy”; now housed at civic heritage historical society.

Dr. James Dana Benton

Dr James Dana Benton was a prominent doctor in the town of Ira following in his father’s footsteps. He later served in the infamous 111th New York Infantry Regiment.