David Ellicott Evans: Resident Agent of the Holland Land Company

David Ellicott Evans was the third Land Agent for the Holland Land Company in Western New York. This podcast is a brief biography of his life.

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http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/deevans.mp3

HLOM Lecture Series: The Genesee Country’s Greatest Story

In 1826, the Genesee Country experienced an event unprecedented in its history. To this day people still talk about the kidnapping and presumed murder of Capt. William Morgan.

Morgan threatened to expose the secrets of the Masonic fraternity. He was arrested, and after his bail was posted, he disappeared forever.

This podcast tells William Morgan’s story.

Listen to it here

http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/morganlecture.mp3

This is the first in a series of lectures given and recorded by Museum Director, Patrick Weissend. Weissend presented the PowerPoint presentation to the Lions Club of Kendall, New York on January 17^th, 2008.

The Holland Land Office Museum is a county history museum located in Batavia, NY. For more information visit www.hollandlandoffice.com

The Great Survey of Western New York

In 1797, the Holland Land Company, a group of six Dutch banks, hired Joseph Ellicott to survey their purchase of 3.3 million acres of wild land west of the Genesee River in New York State. This podcast is a brief history of the survey.

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http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/greatsurvey.mp3

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The Alien Land Act of 1798

In 1798, the State of New York passed a law allowing foreigners to purchase and own land in the state. The Holland Land Company was instrumental in lobbying to get this legislation passed. Listen to a quick version of how it was passed.

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http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/alienland.mp3

Where did the name “Batavia” Come from?

The question that often comes up is where did the name “Batavia” come from? Was it from Jakarta, which was formally called Batavia, in Indonesia? Is it a Seneca word?

Listen to this podcast as museum director, Patrick Weissend, explains the origins.

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http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/batavianame.mp3

The Other Ellicott: Benjamin Ellicott

Of the three surveying Ellicott brothers, youngest brother Benjamin is the least famous. But, did you know he was a County Judge and a Congressman? Listen to this podcast and learn more about one of Genesee County’s forgotten founders.



Listen to it here:

http://www.hollandlandoffice.com/podcasts/benjaminellicott.mp3