Erected 1818, by state, at Fish House over Sacandaga River. D. Stewart, builder. Jacob Shew, Assemblyman. Torn down 1930. 2000 Ft. North — — Map (db m44404) HM
First settler Fish House under Sir Wm. Johnson, 1762 Sons, John, Stephen, Jacob captured in Tory & Indian raid June 3, 1778. Taken to Canada — — Map (db m46497) HM
Built 1784 by Godfrey Shew
and his sons John, Stephen
and Jacob after their return
from Canada as prisoners of
Col. Ross on June 3, 1778 — — Map (db m174867) HM
On June 3, 1778 Godfrey Shew stationed his son Jacob to report approach Tory and Indian raiders under Col. Ross. Later family made prisoners. — — Map (db m46498) HM