Place:Bethany, Genesee, New York, United States

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NameBethany
TypeTown
Coordinates42.917°N 78.133°W
Located inGenesee, New York, United States
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Bethany is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 1,765 at the 2010 census. The town lies on the southern border of Genesee County. US Route 20 and NYS Route 63 pass through the town.

History

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The area was first settled circa 1803. The town of Bethany was formed in 1812 from a partition of the town of Batavia.

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  • Outstanding guide to Bethany family history and genealogy resources (FamilySearch Research Wiki). Birth, marriage, and death records, town histories, cemeteries, churches, newspapers, libraries, and genealogical societies.


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