The British build the sloops Ontario and Oswego at Fort Oswego. Aug 2 French and Indians blockade the harbor at Fort Oswego, on Lake Ontario. Aug 9 French forces under Marquis Montcalm capture Fort William Henry from Colonel George Monro's defenders. The French and Indians under Montcalm capture Fort Oswego and destroy it. State 6,000 Troops assemble in Warren County to fight the French.
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1757 Jan 21 New York State pioneer Moses Van Campen is born in Hunterdon City, New Jersey. Mar 17 French forces attack Fort William Henry and are driven off after burning a few buildings and several Lake Champlain vessels. City Alderman John Cruger, Jr., son of former mayor John Cruger, is appointed mayor for the next ten one-year terms. The first colonial art exhibit is held. Dec 16 Justices and supervisors in Westchester County are directed to select a site for a courthouse in White Plains, replacing the current meeting site at East Chester.