Description
Special feature on Francis Elias Spinner – his 88-year life spanned the 19th century, reflecting the dramatic growth of this nation. His varied career included shopkeeper, harness maker, militia leader, sheriff, banker, railroad investor, auditor of the Port of New York, congressman, treasurer of the United States, pioneer and entrepreneur in Florida. Resident of Mohawk. An additional article is When Stamps Were Really Money- in the Civil War individuals began to use postage stamps for purchases and merchants returned change in the form of stamps as metal coins became scarce.
by the Herkimer County Historical Society
