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Assistant Historian - Bob Poor

Biography

I went to school in Rensselaer Falls for eight years and to Canton High School for four years. While there, I played Basketball and Baseball. I graduated in 1957.

I started and apprenticeship for electrical construction and finished as a Journeyman in October of 1959. I joined the United States Air Force in May of 1960 and was discharged in May of 1964. I was stationed in Texas for 6 months and Bangor Maine for three and a half years.

I married my wife Betty 42 years ago and we raised five children. I have lived at 549 Front Street for 42 years.

I was a member of many organizations including the Community Center in the old school, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rensselaer Falls Village Board for 8 years, the Masons for 49 years, I was a Boy Scout Leader, a member of the Grange, and with the Fire Department for 50 years. I worked in electrical construction for 40 years and have been a member of the Historical Society for 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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