There's a lot of information at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/frankfort/balloonfarm.html

Hugh MacDougall, Cooperstown

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> We have had a query regarding a balloon farm that was supposed to have
> existed in the Mohawk Valley.  In her book, The Big Balloon Race, Eleanor
> Coerr makes mention of a balloon farm owned by inventor Prof. Carl Myers
in
> the Mohawk Valley (no location noted).  Myers' wife was Carlotta
> (1849-1932).  They had a daughter, Ariel and were balloonists.
> Unfortunately, neither I nor anyone here in my office has ever heard of
> this.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Kelly A. Yacobucci Farquhar
> County Historian/RMO
> Montgomery Co. Dept. of History & Archives
> Old Courthouse, P.O. Box 1500
> Fonda, NY  12068-1500
> 518-853-8186
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