(American Manuscripts & Autographs) 3 Pieces. (Abner Doubleday Cooperstown associations.) Checks Signed: Phinney, E.(Lihu)( Jr.) Cooperstown, New York: Ostego County Bank, May 3, 1858; October 16, 1858. 2 signed checks 2 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches; 75 x 175 mm. Crisp and clean, dark, strong signatures. * Starkweather, Geo(gre) A. Cooperstown, New York, December 6, 1855. 2 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches; 75 x 175 mm. Crisp and clean, clear unfaded signature.
Phinney, Elihu, Jr. From 1833-1840 the Supervisor of the Town of Ostego, New York - in which the village of Cooperstown is located. Based on local lore, Abner Doublday played an early version of baseball on "Phinney's Farm," now the site of "Doubleday Field."
Starkweather, George A., 1794-1879, U.S. representative, practiced law in Cooperstown.