The Scotia Historian in Schenectady, NY is a digital history archive that has been bringing the heritage of Schenectady County to the world since 1996. They provide a wide range of resources, including biographies, genealogies, historical records, and research sites, to make information about Schenectady's history more accessible to researchers around the world.
Schenectady County, formed in 1809, is known for its prominent place in the locomotive manufacturing industry and as the headquarters of the General Electric Company. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk Indian word meaning "on that side of the pinery" or "near the pines." The Scotia Historian invites visitors to join them in commemorating the Civil War Sesquicentennial and offers resources on Schenectady County's involvement in the war.
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