Came across a bit of a mystery awhile ago and I'm dying to know ...
Did mystery man Maloy make it?
Thought I'd share someone interesting-
This man last name Maloy or in some records spelled Meloy made his way through the finger lakes seemingly one by one as a known hermit and recluse. Yet he ended up with bluffs and points named after him and prime real estate and acreage he as they say "passed through" between 1790-1805.
There's always a mention that he kept to himself yet appears to have been known as surviving a bear attack. Also noted as a trapper\hunter. Every account I've found doesn't mention family or him having a travelling group or partner.
The last known mention of him I can find he was heading towards Ohio - I've scoured notes from his move east to west and he seems like quite the character. Can't seem to find anything after his last stay on Hemlock and Canadice Lakes.
Did he make it?...