Westerlo
The Town of Westerlo, one of four Albany County, NY Hilltowns, is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Knox, and Rensselaerville. Geography and DemographicsAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles.
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Westerlo Biographies
Hilltown Westerlo Biographies will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click here for more information.
Maps
Numerous maps have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click here for more information.
History
Westerlo's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.
Military History
From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the military. Click here for more information.
Family Histories and Genealogy
Hilltown Family Histories and Genealogy provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit www.BerneHistory.org for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click here for more information.
Farms and Lots
Hilltown Farms and Lots mirror the history of the people and area. Click here for more information.
Historic Homes
Hilltown historic homes range from grand estates to humble homes. Click here for more information.
Churches
Hilltown churches formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click here for more information.
Cemeteries
Hilltown cemeteries range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click here for more information.
Schools
Hilltowns had numerous one-room schools scattered to be near population centers. In 1932 Berne and Knox joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the Berne-Knox-Westerlo or BKW. Click here for more information.
Organizations
Hilltown organizations united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click here for more information.
Businesses
Westerlo businesses thrived for generations. Click here for more information.
Hamlets and Communities
Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses. Click here for more information.
Photo Gallery
Hilltown photos record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click here for more information.
This one I don't know but it is in their Westerlo photo album. Sam & Margaret Stevens lived in thier house and passed it on to their son William Stevens who lived there until his death. All three are buried in the Westerlo graveyard not far away. Bill worked for Fort Orange Feed as a feed salesman to farmers, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
External Links
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Westerlo Today
Berne Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.