Mayfield in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Amasa Stephen
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 3, 2016
1. Amasa Stephen Marker
By Sir John Johnson And His
Loyalist And Indian Allies
May 22, 1780 Raid. Early
Settler And Patriot
Erected 1998 by Fulton County Historian.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1780.
Location. 43° 6.182′ N, 74° 17.686′ W. Marker is in Mayfield, New York, in Fulton County. Marker is on County Route 146, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 337 County Route 146, Mayfield NY 12117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woodworth Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rice Homestead (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burying Ground (approx. 0.9 miles away); Captain Solomon Woodworth (approx. 0.9 miles away); Riceville Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Baptist Church (approx. one mile away); Anthonyville
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Regarding Amasa Stephen. Near this marker Mayfield pioneer Amasa Stephen was murdered by Loyalist/Indian foragers during the May 22nd, 1780 raid led by Sir John Johnson. Stephen was a Corporal in the Tryon County Militia.
Also see . . . Amasa Stephens on Find A Grave. Includes a brief description of the incident. (Submitted on February 9, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 3, 2016
2. Amasa Stephen Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
