Nathaniel Rochester (February 21, 1752 - May 17, 1831) was an American Revolutionary War soldier and land speculator, most noted for founding the settlement which would become Rochester, New York.
Read more about Nathaniel Rochester: Early Years, Military, Politics, and Business, Land Speculation, Life On The Genesee, Rochesterville, Later Years, Legacy
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