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Peter Hamilton Myers
Birth: 8-4-1812
Death: 10-30-1878
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Myers, Elizabeth
Biography
Peter Hamilton Myers was born in Herkimer, New York and came to Auburn with his brother Michael S. Myers, an attorney, in 1826. He studied at Dr. Rudd's School and later attended Wells College. In 1829, he was appointed as a deputy when his brother became Cayuga County Clerk. He studied law and became a partner in his Michael's law office. He practiced law in New York City, Little Falls, NY, and Skaneateles, NY before returning to Auburn in 1871. He had one son, William, and one daughter, Jessie. His wife, whose maiden name was Swain, died in March of 1878. Myers wrote poems and American historical novels, including The First of the Knickerbockers (1848), The Young Patroon; or, Christmas in 1690 (1848), and The King of the Hurons (1850). He was a regular contributor to The Knickerbocker magazine.
Letter References
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, March 20, 1849
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December 26, 1848
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, March 22, 1843
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, September 2, 1838
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December 22, 1840
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Biography: Peter Hamilton Myers was born in Herkimer, New York and came to Auburn with his brother Michael S. Myers, an attorney, in 1826. He studied at Dr. Rudd's School and later attended Wells College. In 1829, he was appointed as a deputy when his brother became Cayuga County Clerk. He studied law and became a partner in his Michael's law office. He practiced law in New York City, Little Falls, NY, and Skaneateles, NY before returning to Auburn in 1871. He had one son, William, and one daughter, Jessie. His wife, whose maiden name was Swain, died in March of 1878. Myers wrote poems and American historical novels, including The First of the Knickerbockers (1848), The Young Patroon; or, Christmas in 1690 (1848), and The King of the Hurons (1850). He was a regular contributor to The Knickerbocker magazine.
Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: http://www.ulib.niu.edu/badndp/myers_p.htmlTitle of Webpage: The Beadle and Adams Dime Novel Digitization ProjectWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 - 20:30Website's Last Modified Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 - 20:30
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=myers&GSfn=peter&GSmn=h&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=36&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=53948551&df=all&Title of Webpage: Find A GraveWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 - 20:30Website Last Modified Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 - 20:30
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Citation Type: Book or Book ChapterBook or Monograph Title: Appleton's Cyclopædia of American Biography, Volume 4Publisher Location: New YorkPublisher Name: D. AppletonYear: 1888Start Page: 474End Page: 474ISBN: https://books.google.com/books?id=t6goAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA1&dq=peter+myers+auburn+1838&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
Spouse
Myers, Elizabeth
Biography
Peter Hamilton Myers was born in Herkimer, New York and came to Auburn with his brother Michael S. Myers, an attorney, in 1826. He studied at Dr. Rudd's School and later attended Wells College. In 1829, he was appointed as a deputy when his brother became Cayuga County Clerk. He studied law and became a partner in his Michael's law office. He practiced law in New York City, Little Falls, NY, and Skaneateles, NY before returning to Auburn in 1871. He had one son, William, and one daughter, Jessie. His wife, whose maiden name was Swain, died in March of 1878. Myers wrote poems and American historical novels, including The First of the Knickerbockers (1848), The Young Patroon; or, Christmas in 1690 (1848), and The King of the Hurons (1850). He was a regular contributor to The Knickerbocker magazine.
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, March 20, 1849
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December 26, 1848
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, March 22, 1843
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, September 2, 1838
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, December 22, 1840
Citations
Peter Hamilton Myers was born in Herkimer, New York and came to Auburn with his brother Michael S. Myers, an attorney, in 1826. He studied at Dr. Rudd's School and later attended Wells College. In 1829, he was appointed as a deputy when his brother became Cayuga County Clerk. He studied law and became a partner in his Michael's law office. He practiced law in New York City, Little Falls, NY, and Skaneateles, NY before returning to Auburn in 1871. He had one son, William, and one daughter, Jessie. His wife, whose maiden name was Swain, died in March of 1878. Myers wrote poems and American historical novels, including The First of the Knickerbockers (1848), The Young Patroon; or, Christmas in 1690 (1848), and The King of the Hurons (1850). He was a regular contributor to The Knickerbocker magazine.