Columbia County, New York

History

When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Columbia County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont.

Related Topics:
1683 - Albany County - Vermont - Pacific Ocean - July 3 - 1766 - Cumberland County - March 16 - 1770 - Gloucester County

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On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. The other two were called Tryon County (later renamed Montgomery County) and Charlotte County (later renamed Washington County). From 1772 to 1786 Albany County included, besides the present territory of Albany County, all of the present Columbia County, as well as what are now Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties, parts of the present Greene and Washington Counties, and a piece of what is now southwestern Vermont.

Related Topics:
March 12 - 1772 - Tryon County - Montgomery County - Charlotte County - Washington County - 1786 - Rensselaer - Saratoga - Schenectady Counties - Greene

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In 1786, Columbia County was split off from Albany County.

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