Hi researchers, I need a history lesson. Why was there such a influx of settlers into this area around the early 1800's? I have 3 families that relocated from NJ to Ovid and Trumansburg right after the turn of the century. The families I am researching are; Creque----Abraham b NJ d Trumansburg NY--Believe father of Frances (need more proof) Creque---Frances b 1807 NJ d 1871 Trumansburg NY DeMund/Demun/Demunn----Cornelius b 1805 NJ d 1881 Seneca Co. NY Dunun---- John L. b 1829 NY d 1917 Ovid, NY (son of Cornelius) Bryant---- John K. b 1800 NJ d 1873 Seneca Co. NY his wife Thurston----Mary b 1822 Indiana or Ohio d 1896 If anyone can share more info on these families---I'm all ears:-) May God Bless Deb