page 187 In 1779, 200 pounds were given for schooling, and the town divided it into 5 squadrons(districts). Each squadron to draw money and it to be a free school for the Town of Auburn. The first committee chosen in 1780. In November 3000 pounds became the annual appropriation. Who were the school-dames or masters then? We know not. In 184 Ward (Auburn) refused to allot any part of the school-money " to be held in the Center for the sole purpose of teaching Large Scholars". Two years later the committee were 7 in number : James HART Jr., Joseph DORR, Esq., Lt. Thomas DRURY, Jonah GOULDING, Levi EDDY, Deacon Ezra CARY and Abel HOLMAN.