Historian
 "The town historian is responsible for collecting and preserving the historical records of the town; educating the public about the history of Victor through written articles and public programs; being a resource on local history for local government officials, residents, genealogists, and the public in general; an advisor on issues of preservation of historic sites and buildings; and to interpret the past history of the Town of Victor."
Town Historian Babette Huber has office hours are by appointment in the Town Hall. The position of Historian is a part-time Town Board appointment.
The Town of Victor Archives contains a wealth of information, including the following:
- Assessment Rolls, 1813, 1829, 1864, 1871, 1979, 1883, 1888, 1891, 1900-01, 1903, 1905, 1907-50, 1952
- Census Records, 1790-1850
- Churches
- Cobblestone Buildings of Victor
- Cemeteries, Boughton Hill Cemetery, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Village (sometimes called Methodist) Cemetery,
- Genealogical Files
- Maps
- Military Records
- Newspapers, mostly The Victor Herald microfilm from 1895-1995
- Organizations
- Personal Papers, Boughton Family, Bowyer Family, Charles Brown, Maurice Keefe, Nelson Lobdell, Dr. Alfred Mead, Rose Family
- Schools, Districts 1-13, Victor High School, Central School District
- Victor Historical Information
Historical programs and tours are available to all ages. Some topics include:
Native Americans, The Early History of Victor, Cobblestones in Victor, the Village Today and Yesterday, Early Pioneers and Folklore, Historic Homes and Their Stories, and The Religious History of Victor.
Tours include the Historic Village Cemetery, Boughton Hill Cemetery and a Historic Driving Tour of the Town of Victor.
All programs or tours can be customized to your group's interests. Please call the Historian's office to arrange your program or tour.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE VICTOR TOWN HISTORIAN
Time Capsule Contents
Victor Genealogical Society Newsletters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Historian Babette Huber
Phone 585-742-5065
Fax 585-924-0202
e-mail Victor Town Historian
85 East Main Street
Victor, NY 14564-1397
Check out our Victor History page for more information.
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