Land agent Robert Troup helped develop a port near the mouth of the Genesee river and named it Charlotte in honor of his daughter.

Charlotte became a village in 1869 and was annexed by the city of Rochester on January 1, 1916.

Clarkson was a Revolutionary War soldier who reached the rank of Brigadier general, became a NY State senator, and 6th President of the Bank of New York.

General Clarkson owned considerable amounts of land in western New York. The town of Clarkson was formed from the Town of Murray, on April 2, 1819, partially from land donated by General Clarkson. The town was divided in 1852 with the creation of the town of Union, which soon became the town of Hamlin.

Erastus Corning was a US Congressman, NY State senator, and prominant Albany businessman.

The first European settlement in the area was established in 1796. Corning officially became a village in 1848 and a city in 1890.

Nathaniel Gorham was a founding father of the United States and land merchant who partnered with Oliver Phelps in the purchase of extensive lands in western New York.

The town of Easton was created in 1789. The town changed its name to Lincoln in 1806, and then changed its name to Gorham in 1807.

Hamlin was the 15th US Vice-President serving under Abraham Lincoln, and a US senator from Maine.

The town of Hamlin was initially a part of the town of Northampton. The town of Murray split from Northampton in 1807. The remaining lands were broken into Union and Clarkson in December of 1852. Union was renamed Hamlin February 28, 1861.

Henrietta Laura Pulteney was the daughter of Sir William Pulteney, who was the largest investor in the Pulteney Associates that owned a considerable portion of the original Phelps and Gorham lands. The town of Henrietta was named in honor of Sir William's daughter, either by Pulteney himself or his land agent, Charles Williamson.

The town of Henrietta was established March 27, 1818 following a dispute with the town of Pittsford over how deeds were recorded.

Charles Hilton was an American Civil War soldier from Maine who became a self taught preacher in the Free Will Church. From 1874-1882 he preacherd in Parma, NY. His time in Parma was memorable enough for local residents to name the vilage of Hilton after him.

Hilton was originally known as Unionville. The village was later incorporated as North Parma in 1885. In 1896, the name was changed to Hilton in honor of Reverend Hilton.

Herman LeRoy was a land speculator and the 5th President of the Bank of New York. He purchased lands in Western New York known as the "Triangle Tract" from Robert Morris. Herman LeRoy sent his son Jacob to LeRoy to act as his land agent. His daughter Caroline was Daniel Webter's second wife.

The area was first settled in 1793. The town of Le Roy was established in 1812 as the town of Bellona from part of the town of Caledonia. The name was changed to LeRoy a year later.

Brigadier General Francis Marion was known as the "Swamp Fox", for his unusual methods of engaging the enemy. He fought in the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution.

The town of Marion was created from the town of Williamson on April 18, 1825. The town was initially named Winchester, but was renamed Marion in 1826 to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion.

Robert Morris was a founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, who helped finance the revolutionary war. When Phelps and Gorham's land business became insolvent, Morris purchased their unsold lands, reselling the majority of the aquired land to the Pulteney Associates.

The first European settlers arrived in the area around 1784. Originally called Allen's Hill, and then Richmond Hill, the town of Mount Morris was established from part of the town of Leicester in 1818.

Daniel Penfield served as a clerk during the Revolutionary War under Oliver Phelps. Following Phelps example, Penfield began purchasing land in Western New York. He built a home in present day Penfield and began selling plots to settlers.

Penfield was incorporated as a town in 1810.

In 1783, William Walker of Canandaigua purchased 23,040 acres in the area now known as the town of Perinton. Walker hired his brother Caleb and his cousin Glover Perrin to survey the land and divide it into lots. Glover Perrin traveled from Massachusetts with his large family and purchased 160 acres of land on which he built a log cabin. Jesse Perrin Jr., Grover's brother, also purchased land and built his own log cabin. It's said Perinton's first road was the the path that connected their two cabins.

With the construction of the Erie Canal, The Village of Fairport, which is in the town of Perinton began to flourish.

Commodore Perry earned the title "Hero of Lake Erie" for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, receiving a Congressional Gold Medal and the thanks of Congress.

The Town of Perry was established in 1814 from part of the town of Leicester.

During the American Revolution, Phelps worked as the Massachusetts Superintendent of Purchases of Army Supplies. He later became a US Congressman for Massachusetts after serving in the state government. Following the Revolutionary war, Phelps partnered with Nathaniel Gorham and others in purchasing a large parcel of land in western New York from the native Senecas.

The region was first settled around 1788. Originally known as Sullivan, the town changed its name to Phelps in 1855.

Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet (born William Johnstone) was a Scottish lawyer, member of Parliament, and driving force behind the Pulteney Associates. A wealthy man, he invested heavily in properties throughout the UK, the West Indies, and Western New York.

The Hamlet of Pultneyville which is within the town of Williamson was established in 1806.

Nathaniel Rochester moved to western New York after being convinced of the financial potential of the area by his friends and business associates, Colonel William Fitzhugh and Major Charles Carroll. After first purchasing land in the Dansville area, Rochester, Fitzhugh, and Carroll purchased 100 acres of land adjacent to the upper falls of the Genesee river.

Rochesterville was officially designated a town in 1817. The name proved unpopular so it was shortened to Rochester. With the establishment of Monroe County in 1821, Rochester became the county seat.

Reuben H. Walworth was Chancellor of New York, the highest judicial officer in the state.

The town of Walworth was created on April 5, 1830

Daniel Webster was a Senator from Massachusetts, respected orator, US Secretary of State, and presidential candidate.

After a group of local farmers heard Daniel Webster speak in Rochester, they decided to name their new town after him. The town of Webster was officially established February 6, 1840 from the northern half of Penfield.

Captain Williamson was a wealthy Scottish businessman and former soldier, who by misfortune and luck, found himself badly wounded and in the hands of French pirates while en route to New England. After he was turned over to authorities in Boston, Williamson was put in the care of the Newell family. The Newell's daughter Abigail cared for Williamson until he recovered from from his injuries. They were married a short time later. Due to Williamson's American citizenship through marriage, he was offered the post of land agent for the Pulteney Associates. He held the position for nearly 10 years. In that time he helped develop and name a large number of towns in Western New York.

Williamson was created in 1802 from the town of Sodus. In 1807 the town of Ontario was created from the western end of Williamson. The town of Marion was created from the southern portion of Williamson in 1825.

Oliver Wolcott Sr. was a founding father, signer of the Declaration of Independence, a major general in the Revolutionary war, and the nineteenth governor of Connecticut.

The town of Wolcott was established in 1807 from the Town of Junius before the creation of Wayne County. In 1826 town of Wolcott was reduced in size by the creation of the towns of Butler, Huron, and Rose.