Beautiful check from the Empire City Farms issued in 1915. This historic document was wasned by Frederick B. Simpson and is over 91 years old. William Simpson Jr., son of William, was born in New York City. He married Jennie, daughter of Joseph McGraw and resided in New Hudson for some years. He was the originator of what is now known as the Empire City Stud Farm. At first it was for the breeding of fine Jersey cattle and later he devoted it to the raising of trotting horses and pacers. Frederick B. Simpson his son was born in 1873. History of New Hudson, New York A Centennial Memorial History of Allegany County, New York John S. Minard, Esq. Historian Mrs. Georgia Drew Andrews, Editor. W. A. Fergusson & Co., Alfred, N. Y. 1896