Hiram Bostwick

Given Name
Hiram
Surname
Bostwick
Birth Date
August 8, 1801
Birth Note
Born in Auburn, NY
Death Date
July 6, 1853
Death Note
Died in Auburn, NY
Profession
Law
Biographical Information
He is the son of William Bostwick (1765-1825) who was an early and influential resident of Auburn. According to the 1850 Federal Census, Hiram's occupation is listed as Law. He is possibly mentioned in the letter 18320410AHW_XXX where Alvah Worden writes of the case of Van Tuyl vs. Bostwick and a land dispute.,,Listed as Postmaster from 1837-1841; appears to have had lasting influence with the postal system, mentioned in 18490303FMS_WHS and 18490308FMS_LMW prohibiting the use of "Franks" or pre-posted letters
Citation(s) for Biographical Information:
Ancestry Library. Last modified November 4, 2015. Accessed on November 4, 2015.
Ancestry Library. Last modified November 4, 2015. Accessed on November 4, 2015.
Joel H. Munroe. Historical Records of a Hundred and Twenty Years, Auburn, NY. F. Humphrey: Geneva, 1913.
Citation(s) for Birth Information:
Find a Grave. Last modified November 4, 2015. Accessed on November 4, 2015.
Citation(s) for Death Information:
Find a Grave. Last modified November 4, 2015. Accessed on November 4, 2015.