Tag: Plattekill
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Lion Courage: A New Paltz Soldier During The Civil War
Johannes LeFevre was born in New Paltz on May 26, 1837, to Josiah P. LeFevre and his wife, Elizabeth. Around New Paltz, his family was known as the Bontecoe LeFevres because of their large farm, just outside town. The oldest child of seven, Johannes was born in his father’s stone house on what is today…
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A Killing on Fishkill Mountain
When the law finally caught up with William “Big Bad Bill” Monroe, his criminal record spanned over several decades. His first reported crime, in 1903, was when he was charged with burglary in Plattekill, New York in Ulster County. As time went on, Monroe’s crimes became increasingly violent. This especially held true when he consumed too much alcohol. Monroe stood at 5’8” and weighed roughly 170 pounds. He had cold blue eyes and…
History Made Seamless 