Broome County, New York Postal History

Susquehannah: February 9, 1826 - February 3, 1859

The Susquehannah Post Office was established on February 9, 1826. The first postmaster of Susquehannah 
was John Wm. Harper.  On February 3, 1859, the Susquehannah Post Office became Ouaquaga.

Susquehannah - 1833

Susquehanna NY / Jun 21 Manuscript town and date, manuscript 18 3/4 paying rate for
                        under 300 miles per Act of March 3, 1845. Letter datelined Colesville October 28, 1849.
                        

Susquehannah - 1849

Susquehanna NY / Nov 11th Manuscript town and date, manuscript 5 paying rate for
                        150 - 400 miles per Act of March 3, 1825. Letter datelined Windsor June 21.
                        Earliest reported manuscript cancel for this post office. 

Susquehannah - c1855

Susquehanna/NY  Sept 4 Manuscript town and date, grid killer on 3 cent dull red (# 11).
                       Letter datelined Windsor Sept 2 

 

 
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