I am interested in locating any employment records or similar items for my great-grandfather, John Herson, nee Gelchenor, who, at various times worked for: The Geneva, Ithaca and Sayre Railroad (G I & S R R) The Lehigh Valley Railroad (L V R R) The Delaware, Lackawanna and Wilmington Railroad (D L & W R R) He shows up in Ithaca City Directories as being a railroad worker from 1876 to 1917, when he died. His occupations were listed as brakeman, fireman, engineer. He is also listed, at the time of his death, as an "engineer at the city pumping station." I am curious to know if the "pumping station" was railroad related or referred to a fire company or other such city operation. I would appreciate any help, guidance or information you can provide. Tom Herson Ithaca, NY