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Washington Muzzy
Isaac Washington Muzzy (September 10, 1828 – April 27, 1896) was an American farmer and politician. Muzzy was born in Sandy Creek, New York, Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York and moved to Ottertail, Minnesota, Ottertail, Otter Tail County, Minnesota in 1857 with his wife and family and was a farmer. He served in the 4th Minnesota Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Muzzy served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1885 and 1886 and was a member of the Farmer-Alliance. In 1893, he was the editor and publisher of the Montana Farmer agricultural magazine. Muzzy died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.'Washington Muzzy Dead,' Great Falls Tribune (Montana), May 1, 1896 References 1828 births 1896 deaths People from Otter Tail County, Minnesota People from Oswego County, New York Farmers from Minnesota Minnesota Independents Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Creek, New York
Sandy Creek is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,939 at the time of the 2010 census. The name is derived from a creek in the area. The Town of Sandy Creek is in the northwestern part of the county. The village of Sandy Creek is located within the town. History Champlain passed through the town in 1615, leading a war party of Hurons and soldiers. The town was first settled around 1803, near Lacona. Sandy Creek was formed from the Town of Richland in 1825. In 1835, Sandy Creek resident Thomas Meacham decided to make the world's largest cheese as a gift to president Andrew Jackson. His finished product was 4 feet in diameter, 2 feet thick, and weighed nearly 1400 pounds. The cheese was delivered and sat in the White House until February 22, 1836 when the president invited the public to come to the White House and eat the cheese. This event was made famous in an episode of the television show The West Wing. The Holyoke Cottage was listed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |