Next Meeting
Genealogy and Local History
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters meet Saturday, February 15th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. “The Kathans of Saratoga County” will be presented by John Scherer, Town of Clifton Park Historian. Learn about Captain John Kathan (1702-1787), a Scotch Irish settler and Indian trader, who settled with his family in the Sacandaga Valley in 1820. Many offspring of the Kathan families still thrive in Saratoga County today.
John Scherer is also Senior Historian Emeritus at the New York State Museum, and author of numerous books related to area history. He is descended from the Kathans. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.