Postmarks of

Upper Jay , NY

created and maintained by Glenn Estus

Upper Jay was originally called

"Wells Corners" (1827-1828)

and "Ausable" (1828-1844)

It became Upper Jay Post Office on Sept. 27, 1844

currently operating

Zip Code 12987

 

stencil cancel used in the 1860s

information on dates of operation comes from New York Postal History: The Post Offixes and First Postmasters from 1775 to 1980 (John L. Kay and Chester M. Smith, Jr.) (1982)

information on cancels comes from American Stampless Cover Catalog Volume 1 (David G. Phillips, Editor in Chief) (1997)

comments, suggestions, etc. e-mail Glenn Estus

updated June 22, 2002