Oct - Dec 1997 Queries
Madison County, New York
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Maggie Fri Oct 3 23:40:11 1997
Seeking information on FRANCIS BLANCHARD born in Oneonta in Otsego County. Married to Erwin BETSINGER. Two children, Ella and Clarence, who was born in 1882.
Sue DeHaan Wed Oct 8 20:44:26 1997
Emma C. BROWNELL was born May 1862 in Madison, New York, her father was David BROWNELL(b. about 1828)/mother Magdeline LASHER. According to the 1860 census they were living in Lenox Twp, Madison County, NY. David had 3 siblings: Silus O.(b. abt. 1831), Julia(b. Feb. 14, 1832) and Daniel N.(b. March 7, 1835) Their parents were Silus N. BROWNELL & Minerva SWEET, Silus's death records gives his parents names as George BROWNELL/Emily. Silus N. and children were living in Fulton County, NY in 1850. I am seeking information on the ancestors of Silus N., or any siblings.
Patti Easton Thu Oct 9 17:52:28 1997
EBENEZER LEE Searching for Ebenezer LEE, wife Betsey JANES, and children Joseph LEE & Emily LEE- reside Cazenovia, NY 1800-1810. Ebenezer LEE, born 1774; died 1812. He married Betsy JANES born 1780, died November 10, 1839. 1800-1810 residents of the Cazenovia, NY area. Children of Ebenezer LEE and Betsy JANES are: 1) Joseph Ellis LEE, born June 06, 1800 in Cazenovia, NY; died May 29, 1848 in North East, Erie Co., PA; married Lydia BURDICK May 07, 1819 2) Emily LEE, born January 1802 in NY; died October 27, 1855; married Oliver JANES. Any possible connections or help appreciated. Thanks,
Anne Philiben Mon Oct 13 19:44:57 1997
ROGERS McKNIGHT, Searching for information about John or Henry Rogers marr. Martha McKnight ca 1807. Martha b. MA 1787. Known children: Sarah b. 1808, Abigail b. 22 Aug 1811 (both married men named GOODENOUGH) Joshua Truman b. 1816 and Henry Almon(d) b. 10 Mar 1820. Other ch. possibly Reuben, Orrin. Martha lived with Joshua until 1870 in Juneau County, WI. Family lived Canada, Ohio, Illinois and WI.
Cathy Ewen Thu Oct 16 22:06:47 1997
WELCH: I am searching for a Vine WELCH and wife, Elizabeth, believed to have resided in Otsego County in 1800. I am descended from their son, Allan Hiram WELCH, born in 1803. This family emigrated to Ontario, Canada. I place them in Canada in 1826. Thank-you for any help you can provide.
Sylvia Strapps-Coon Fri Oct 17 08:43:51 1997
Checking for descendants of the William COOKMAN family of Constableville, NY. Grand-daughter, Emily Cookman, married C. George Wider in 1876. She died in Utica on 29 Dec 1937. They had two sons, Charles and Robert and two grandchildren, Thereon and George. If there are any descendants of this family, please contact me. All mail answered. 9101 Ball St., Plymouth, MI 48170-4003.E-mail to verncoon@mediaone.net. Thank you.
THynes Sun Oct 26 18:30:04 1997
According to the 1980 Federal census for NY my gggrandfather James HYNES lived in Smithfieldtown, Madison County, NY. James was 37 years old, his wife Mary (WOODCOCK) was 24 years old, son's William 7, Herbert 5, Orville 3 and Charles 2/12. James' parents are Patrick and Etta HYNES. Mary's parents are John and Susan WOODCOCK of Oswego County NY. James had two brother's named Patrick and John HYNES. James and Mary moved to Gratiot County Michigan in 1885. I would like to know if James and Mary were married in Madison County. Also if anyone knows of this family from Madison County history. James was listed as being a laborer. Please E-mail me at THynes<34lcbwr@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu
Janis Ragar Thu Oct 30 19:20:33 1997
I would like to exchange information for the CAMERON families. James CAMERON and his wife Margaret MCINTOSH CAMERON came to Madison Co. NY about 1800 from Scotland. They raised eight children in Madison Co. 1. John married Isabell MCGREGOR 2. James married Emiline KENDALL 3. Robert married Sarah ALLEN 4.Jacob married Matilda WINDSOR 5. Daniel married Lucina RICH 6. Joseph 7. Margaret married Colughuin GRANT 8. Catherine married Groton HOWARD
Janis Ragar - jragar@murlin.com
Marcia Philbrick Mon Nov 3 21:10:33 1997
Would like to contact anyone researching the WELLS family of Madison Co. NY. Am particularly interested in descendents, siblings and parents of Ozias WELLS who died prior to 1850. His widow and most of his children left NY for MI.
Marcia Philbrick -- pioneer@nvcs.com
Rosemary B. Warlick Tue Nov 4 16:02:23 1997
Willis P WILBER, age 43 b NY was listed in the 1850 Fenner, Madison Co NY, census. His wife Rosannah age 38 b CT and Willis P Jr age 16 b NY were also listed, as well as Abigail HAWS age 8 b NY. Does anyone have a connection to this family? Thany you for a reply. Rosemary wwarlick@sprintmail.com
HNAZJL@aol.com Thu Nov 6 17:26:50 1997
I'm looking for information about or descendants of Leamon HOBART of DeRuyter. He was born 23 March 1906. I think he died Dec. 1994 and last known address in DeRuyter. His parents were Irving HOBART born abt 1880 and Elizabeth ROGERS born abt 1883. His sisters are Ellen Louise HOBART (my grandmother) and Edith May HOBART. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Rhyanna Britney Sun Nov 9 04:24:37 1997
I'm a desendant of the "Hollingsworth", "Hogan", "Scollen", and "Besch" families. If you have any information about any of these families I would appreciate it being forwarded to me at "rbritney@csun.edu". Thank You very much for your time and effort. Sincerely Rhyanna Britney
Bob & Maita Fish Mon Nov 10 13:40:34 1997
Samuel FISH born 2 May 1808 in Madison County, New York State. When they were old enough, he & his brother , William , headed west and homesteaded near Lagrange, Indiana. There Samuel married Elizabeth LEEPER who was born 22 August 1814.
The tenth child of this marriage was Lovel L FISH born 30 July 1849 & my ggrandfather. Elizabeth FISH died in 1851. Samuel FISH remarried Julie HOLLY [1819] and they were the parents of Lyman [1854] & Norah {1857]. Samuel FISH died 24 May 1881. Could you help me find Samuel FISH's parents & siblings. Is there a volunteer genealogist there in a society that could help ?
Thank you, Robert B. Fish
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ken Sat Nov 15 10:33:59 1997
Looking for information about Ruben CARPENTER born in Town of Hope, Montgomery County, October 1 1821. Lived in Chittenango and Canastota, Madison Co around 1850 to 1865. Daughter Harriet born Chittenango Feb 5, 1852. Married in Canastota Aug 6 ,1865 to Charles DRAPER. Also seeking infomation about Ari DRAPER father of Charles who lived in Canastota in 1865 and Charles who was born in Northern New York state possibly between 1820 - 1835.
PAUL S JAQUAY Sun Nov 16 05:55:01 1997
I am seeking info about the original family of JAQUAY that setteled in Madision Co. NY in I beleive the late 1700's.There is a old cementary in Earlvile with grave stones with the names of Samual,George,Johnathan and others.I visited this spot in my youth with my father JOHN RALPH JAQUAY b. Jan 19.1906
John Martin Sun Nov 16 07:24:17 1997
I am attempting to find information on any of the following who were in Madison County during the early 1800s. Their names were: Peter and Susanah MARTIN, (my gr-gr-granparents) and their children; Peter M; Zalmond B; Clarissa K; Mary; Sally H; John L and Emmeline J, (my gr-grandparents); Lucinda G; and Ephraim J. Any help would be appreciated.
Clay Feeter Sun Nov 16 09:21:34 1997
My g-g-grandfather was named BABCOCK (don't know his first name) of Madison County, NY. He was captured in Civil War and held in Andersonville Prison, survived only to die choking on piece of meat upon arriving home to (I think) De Ruyter, NY. Any leads on info about BABCOCK, whose children were Marian (BABCOCK) BROWN AND FRED BROWN.
Ann Marie Rose Tue Nov 18 14:27:35 1997
I am looking for the family of JUDITH BURDICK b. October 1837 in DeRUyter, Madison Co., New York d. March 4, 1915 in Truxton. She married PULASKI JOSEPH VINCENT, March 1859. They had nine children as followes: ELLIE, FREDIE, CHARLES, FANNY, ERNA, KATIE , LETTIE, HARRY, & EARNEST. PAULSKI VINCENT was listed as a cabinetmaker and constable in the town of Truxton. FANNY m. THOMAS WINSTON, KATIE M. ?O'BRIAN.
THynes Thu Nov 20 19:26:24 1997
I found in the 1880 New York census that my greatgrandfather JAMES HYNES lived in Smithfield Township, Madison County, New York. He was 37 years old. His wife was MARY HYNES (WOODCOCK) and she was 24 years old. Their four boys were WILLIAM HYNES 7 years, HERBERT HYNES 5 years, ORVILLE HYNES 3 years, and CHARLES HYNES 2/12 years. JAMES HYNES was born in Canada and MARY was born in New York. MARY's parents were JOHN and SUSAN WOODCOCK of Oswego County. I believe John Woodcock went in the cival war from Madison County at age 37 with the Co. F, 157th NYSV. I would like to know if JAMES and MARY were married in Madison County. They were Catholics at the time so where would they have gone to church? How would I get a birth certificate for ORVILLE HYNES, who is my grandfather? Tim Hynes E-mail at 34lcbwr@cmich.edu
Clark Jillson Mon Nov 24 11:47:49 1997
Will gladly share what information I have on PICKARD family of Madison Co.
NiniAndr@aol.com Sat Nov 29 10:52:01 1997
Richard ANDRUS (aka ANDRES or ANDREWS in censuses) b. January 1779 Columbia Co., d. 1875 Horseheads, Chemung Co., NY. Richard's wife - Delight ROBERTS b. c. 1779 in either CT or NY, was possibly the daughter of Amos ROBERTS of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., who d. 1835-1836. Richard and Delight moved to Madison Co. by 1810 and had 12 children, names unknown except for sons Alston (b. c. 1816, Madison Co., NY) and Spafford ANDRUS (b. c.1821, Madison Co., NY). Some children b. Columbia Co. Richard ANDRUS lived in Lebanon, Madison Co., until 1840-1850. By 1850 he was in Elmira and in 1860 in Horseheads, both in Chemung Co., NY. Richard ANDRUS had a relative, perhaps brother, Sylvester Gardner ANDRUS of Elmira, b. c. 1798 in (possibly) Albany Co., NY. ANY information about any of the above GREATLY appreciated - no item too small!! Cornelia Andrus - via e-mail:NiniAndr@aol.com or via USPS at 54 Francis St., Brookline, MA 02146
NiniAndr@aol.com Sat Nov 29 15:47:40 1997
Looking for ancestors, descendants, spouse, ANY information about Daniel ANDRUS (aka ANDRES, ANDREWS), Rev. War vet. buried in Madison Co. Served in 6th CT Regmt, Col. Parsons Co., with men from New London Co., CT, area. Daniel ANDRUS d. 3 Feb. 1826 and gravestone says age 69 [born c. 1756]. Buried near Lebanon, Madison Co., NY. May have had a wife named Martha. Lived there 15 years before death; may have lived in Columbia Co., NY, before 1810. May have had a relative, perhaps a son, named Richard ANDRUS who lived in Madison Co. abt 1810-1840's. I welcome any info/hints about Richard. Thanks! Cornelia Andrus - respond to NiniAndr@aol.com or 54 Francis St., Brookline, MA 02146
Mabry Benson Mon Dec 1 16:40:36 1997
Jonathan NICHOLS 20 Jul 1767, Richmond, Rhode Island, d 6 Nov 1841, Brookfield, Madison Co NY, married Phebe b 1765, d 12 Feb 1847 Brookfield. Children: Joseph, Rowland 1793-1868 married Abigail WOOLEY, Clark 1796-1854 married Eunice RANDALL, Nancy b 1799 married Paul B. CRANDALL, Ellery/Ezra 1801-1875 married Alzina CHESEBROUGH, Benjamin 1804-1888 married Betsey, Betsey ca 1806-1825. Jonathan's brother David NICHOLS settled in Edmeston, Otsego Co. I am looking for others descended from this couple. Mabry Benson, 62 Eureka Ave, Kensington, California 94707 benson@acm.org
Albert Curtis Thu Dec 4 18:58:04 1997
I was raised as an only child. However, an elderly relative, prior to death, told me there was another child. I do not know whether she meant of my parents together or by one of them separately. So, I am searching to see if there is any record of another child born to either: Albert Gay CURTIS or Merle Irene DOBSON (CURTIS) Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Thank you. Albert Gay Curtis, Jr.
Rich Walrath Sat Dec 13 16:09:19 1997
Looking for info on an Adolph or Adolphus Walrath, born ca 1780-1800, possibly married to an Ursula, living in or near Clockville. Also seeking a possible link between Rev. War vet Nicholas Walrath, this Adolph/Adolphus Walrath, his son (?) Adolphus Walrath (married to Polly), and their sons John L Walrath and Peter N Walrad. Also--if anyone might have info on Adolphus Walrath (Walreth) who apparently moved along the Westward Trail from Clockville, eventually to Waushra, CO, Wisconsin in 1840-60 time frame. tia rich
Ronald G Ball Sun Dec 14 12:40:46 1997
Seeking info on Louis LAKE born 1799 in Madison Cnty. Has Dau. Louisa LAKE Born 1828 in Cortland Cnty marries David PHILLIPS. Any leads appreciated. Have extensive 4000+ name data base for upstate NY.- BALL, BRAGG, BRITTON, KINNEY, HAMILTON, GARLING, CH APPELL, SANDERS, HEDDEN willing to share
Anne N. Philiben Tue Dec 16 06:13:09 1997
According to the Rev. War pension file of Bernard McKnight/McNitt, he and wife Elizabeth SPRAGUE (married 1784 Buckland Franklin, MA) lived Cazenovia Madison NY 1820. They had 3 daughters living at home Cynthia b. 1804, name illegible b. 1806 and Sally b. 1808. What were the names of other children? Did they have other children, what were their names? Did they have Daughter Martha b. 1787? Pension was sent to Edward Rogers. What is his connection to Bernard McKnight? Any ideas would be appreciated. Anne Philiben
Janice Townsend Fri Dec 19 11:01:30 1997
Looking for parents/family of G. Alphonso PETTIS b. 10 January 1838 in Madison County. Moved to Columbia County Wisconsin, then to Franklin County Iowa about 1865. In 1864 married Louisa Cornelia WRIGHT, b. 06 August 1846 in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York. Alphonso's parents could possibly be George P. PETTIS b. about 1815 in New York and Betsey A. PETTIS b. about 1818 in New York.
Richard Rees Sat Dec 20 11:29:51 1997
Seeking parents of Lemuel WILLIAMS, b ca1811-1814 Madison Co. Emigrated to Oregon Terr. ca1845 via Ohio, Illinois. Named son Leonard,indicating Lemuel might be son of John & Betsy (LEONARD) WILLIAMS of Cazenovia. But have no data to back this up or disprove it.
Beverly Forth Mon Dec 22 06:56:11 1997
Need info on Joseph JUSTICE/JUSTIN b 1794 in VT. and Margaret THUMM b 1794 in Montg. Co. NY. They married 1814 in town of Lenox, Mad. Co. According to a fam bible, chn. were Luther b 1815, Samuel b 1816, Daniel b 1820 and Mary Ann b 1831. The fam bible has birth, marriage and death records for Daniel and Mary Ann but only birth for Luther and Samuel. What happened to these boys ? Not listed in 1830 census.
Cindy Stanton Mon Dec 22 15:03:16 1997
Seeking info on Nancy WILBUR b. 27 Mar 1832 in Smyrna (Chenango County) and Atwell WINCHESTER b. 1832 place unknown. They were married 8 Apr 1853 at the Baptist Church in Lebanon by Bella Palmer. I have been told that the church burned and the records w ith it Are there any surving records?? Her parents may have been Benjamin WILBUR and Melinda WICKWIRE but I have nothing in writing to prove it. Atwell's mother's name was Sarah. He died during the Civil War at Petersburg,VA 19 Jun 1864. Nancy had 3 children by him::Alice b 1854, Eugene b 1 857, and Frances b 1861. Nancy remarried 25 Jun 1865 to E.Childs LOWELL b. 1831 in Wayne County. Nancy died 16 Aug 1924 in Oneida at the home of her daughter Frances ASHBY. Lowell died 22 Sept 1901 at the County Alms House, Eaton. I need parents and siblings for Nancy, Atwell, and E. Childs . Any help, even to prove I have bad information would be appreciated.
Dan Howland Fri Dec 26 19:15:40 1997
Looking for information on where to find a birth certificate for Mary Ann BROOKS born to Spencer BROOKS and Ann CASE on Dec. 18, 1835.
Kathleen Sun Dec 28 01:25:12 1997
I am looking for the parents of Caroline BAXTER who was born in Madison county, NY on 20 Sept. 1814. She married Samuel Lewis Cody. Thank You...
NELSON BABCOCK Tue Dec 30 13:59:26 1997
Seeking information on Caroline Owen, born June 15, 1818 died Apr 15 1850. Daughter of Albe M. Owen and Amy Stetson Owen. Patricularly interested in where Owen family is buried. Where did they live? Caroline first wife of Jesse BABCOCK, BORN Mar 26, 1817, Scott, Cortland County, NY
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