SUNROOM — Josh Williams delivers your Sunspot for July 8, 2015. The morning started out with a vehicle rollover on Lakeville Road. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Later in the day, we released a very interesting story on 'The McPherson,' a steamship that sank in Conesus Lake in 1902, and the historical ties of a captain of that ship to the assassination of President Lincoln. Finally, we discuss our new feature, our innovated poll. … [Read more...]
Conesus Steamship Captain was a ‘Lincoln Avenger’ for Killing John Wilkes Booth
CONESUS – The following is an article prepared by Avon resident and local history buff Vince DiSalvo for conesuslake.org, a community information website created by Rick Osiecki about Conesus Lake. The article is based on research by Vince and his wife Lore, and shared with the GeneseeSun.com: As the large steamboat makes its approach to the rather lengthy Long Point dock, the distinct directions of its captain can be heard between the blasts … [Read more...]