January 9:

— 1789: The Iroquois Six Nations deeded the Erie Triangle to Pennsylvania, a significant moment in the region’s early history.

January 10:

— 1854: The first railroad fatality in Chautauqua County occurred when a two-year-old child was killed in Silver Creek.

— 1881: The new Sinclairville school was dedicated at a cost of $6,000, providing a better educational facility for local children.

— 1908: A new Erie Railroad route between Lakewood and Sand Hill (Niobe) opened, with a double track system improving regional transport.

January 11:

— 1869: A contract was let for the County Poorhouse building, widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the county.

— 1899: The Brooks Memorial Library in Dunkirk opened its doors, providing an important educational and cultural resource to the community.

— 1939: A Ripley’s Believe It or Not feature in national newspapers showcased an apple inside an apple grown by Alton Whiting from Jamestown.

1954: The first “Operation Big Burn” for Christmas trees in Jamestown took place, a community event sponsored by the Boy Scouts for many years.