Well, parts of what is now columbia county were claimed by massachusetts,
as well as parts of massachusetts were claimed as part of new york during
that period.  i believe that boston corners got its name later than that.

'under boston government' would lead me to look at the canaan, hillsdale
area.  there is also cummington in massachusetts, which was part of the
area under dispute as well, though i don't believe they ever saw any
action there and am not sure of the founding date.

Mike

On Fri, 18 Oct 2002, Marjorie Oi wrote:

> I am researching the Cummings family in New York State and have found
> two references to Boston or Boston Government as the birthplace of Asa
> and Ebenezer Cummins.  "Muster Rolls of NY Provincial Troops 1755-1764"
> lists their birthplace as Boston,  Doherty in "Settlers of the Beekman
> Patent" gives Asa Cummins birthplace as Boston Government.  Is anyone
> familiar with a town or district of Boston in provincial NY ca 1740?  It
> would probably be in what was then Dutchess or Albany counties.
> French's Gazetteer does not have a town of Boston formed that early.
> Or, can anyone suggest a reference or source for further research?
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Marjorie Oi
> 690 Winton Road South
> Rochester, NY 14618
>
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