The black and white image was taken by Edna Williams in 1913 from the bridge on Old State Road. The trees had been cleared from the hillside years earlier for use in building log cabins and keeping those cabins warm. The field was planted probably with corn. The autumn photo was taken in 2012 and shows the second growth trees, probably planed in the 1930s. The winter image was taken in 2020.
William L. Blaisdell
1846 Oct 17 – 1941 Feb 13
William L. Blaisdell of Martville, the lone surviving veteran of the Civil War from Cayuga County died at his home on February 13, 1941 after a five week illness. Comrade Blaisdell was 94 years of age.
His birthday was annually celebrated in lively fashion by members of the Sons of Union Veterans of Auburn and members of other patriotic and civic organizations of Auburn participating. He was in the finest of health and spirits on the occasion of his 94th birthday and he looked forward to many more, hoping to reach the century mark. He had often been feted by Auburn Rotary Club. Continue reading “William L. Blaisdell”
