kautam

Updated: May 12, 2025

My land derived its name, Gardow, from a hill that is within its limits, which is called in the Seneca language Kau-tam. Kautam when interpreted signifies up and down, or down and up, and is applied to a hill that you will ascend and descend in passing it; or to a valley.

James E. (James Everett) Seaver - A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison