Collection of the Pond family papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2024-042

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection consists of court records, ledgers, letters receipts, oil mill records, and a diploma from member of the Pond family including GW. Pond, Elias Pond, Carolum Frederickum Pond, etc.

Dates

Creation: 1830-1906

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Elias Pond was born in Castleton Vermont in February of 1804. His father Levi relocated the family from Vermont to Sweden New York. In 1834 Elias was elected sheriff of Monroe County, which caused him to move to the city from the town of Sweden. By 1859 Elias was appointed collector of the port of Genesee and by 1860 he was chosen to represent the city of Rochester in the assembly. Elias gradually retired from politics into his later years and would eventually pass away in January 1875.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 boxes.

Bibliography

“The Brockport Republic, 14 January 1875.” The NYS Historic Newspapers. Accessed August 22, 2024. https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=tbr18750114-01.1.3&srpos=1&e=------187-en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22elias%2Bpond%22-------Monroe--.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41283715/elias-pond: accessed August 22, 2024), memorial page for Elias Pond (1 Feb 1804–12 Jan 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 41283715, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Shelley Miller (contributor 47081838).