Show overview
Town of Cato Historian has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 10 episodes. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 2 min and 4 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. Published by amyls2697.
From the publisher
Immerse yourself in local history with the Town of Cato Historian.
Latest Episodes
Ep 9Elias Quereau Dutton
Agriculture was the economic backbone for most of the region. Modern times called for modern machinery and thus the need for experienced founders. EQ Dutton was one of those men.
Ep 8Edward “Ned” Kennedy
This is a story of one man’s lifelong passion that has been passed down through generations and whose musical prowess can still be heard today.
Ep 7Colonel Silas Titus
The Titus family has long been known as one of the earliest families at Jakway Corners aka Village of Cato. [image taken from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/Silas_Titus_old.jpg]
Ep 6Justice Adelbert Petty Rich
Adelbert Rich was a third generation practitioner of law. He was engaged in the profession for over thirty years in which his latter years was a NYS Supreme Court Justice. He presided over a plethora of cases involving such matters as murder, interlocutory decrees and election fraud.
S2 Ep 5John T Knapp & John N Knapp
The Knapp Family was one of the earliest families in the town of Cato and were highly esteemed. Follow the story of how John Turner Knapp and his son John Newcomb Knapp paved a legacy of industry, public service, and civic leadership.
Ep 3Gold Boys! Gold!
The discovery of gold in California brought droves of people all across the country. Cayuga County, New York was not immune to gold fever. Did they strike it rich? Listen to find out.
S2 Ep 4Newman Eldred
Newman Eldred was a veteran of the 111th infantry who fought in many of the major battles of the civil war. He later wrote his memoir titled “only a boy”; now housed at civic heritage historical society.
Ep 4Dr. James Dana Benton
Dr James Dana Benton was a prominent doctor in the town of Ira following in his father’s footsteps. He later served in the infamous 111th New York Infantry Regiment.
Ep 2Theodore Ruggles Timby
Theodore Ruggles Timby, the inventor of the revolving turret used on the USS Monitor patented his design in Meridian, NY. The USS Monitor was one of the first ironclads used in civil war naval battles. The success of the Monitor proved the advantage of the use of ironclads over wooden ships.
Ep 1Dr Charles Lang
Dr Charles Lang, father of Stewart Lang, was a well respected physician in the Cato area. His practice of using homing pigeons as medical messengers earned him accolades and mentions in medical journals.