People of Historic Significance

Ebenezer Merry (March 27, 1748 - July 3, 1809): Avon’s First Town Supervisor,



Jane Ann Mogmire Williams (April 22, 1825 - November 7, 1927: Avon’s 1st 100 year old resident.



John Hubbard Forsyth (c.1802-March 6, 1836): Avon's Alamo war hero, lost his life in the Battle of the Alamo.



Captain Orange Sackett (July 11, 1837 - December 16th, 1925): Civil War hero, Captain, 136th New York Infantry.



William Henry Cuyler Hosmer (May 25, 1814 - May 23, 1877) “The Bard of Avon”, Soldier, “War of the Rebellion”.



Heather Grant Knight (May 19, 1910 - November 30, 1998): Distinguished horse breeder, race champion.



Dr. Timothy Hosmer (September 1, 1745 - November 29, 1815): Revolutionary War Surgeon, County Judge, founder Farmington Masonic Lodge.



Matthew T. Cleary (1893-1918): Soldier 1st NY Cavalry, Fallen War Hero, Battle of LaSalle River.



Gilbert R. Berry ( dec. 1797): Established the first ferry across the Genesee River.



Pedie Joiner: Avon’s 1st school teacher.