Cattaraugus - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Seeking wife and children of Bertram Cram (1878-1909) res Olean

BruceVeazie — 3 Oct 2008 3:42:41 GMT

My grandmother said she remembered Bert and Rhea Cram being relatives, so I'm looking for information for possible wife and children of:

Bertram Cram, 1878-1909, bd Mount View Cemetery, Olean.

Family:
father: Henry D. Cram (1839-1887) bd Oak Hill Cem., Olean.
mother: Evalina A. Veazie (1842-1908) bd Oak Hill Cem., Olean. (my g-..aunt)
brother: Harry Cram (1874- ) md Anna Straker

possible wife and children per 1910, 1920, 1930 Census, Olean:
Mayme Barry Cram (1874- ) widow in 1910
Rhea Cram (1907- )
Bert Cram (1908- prob 1989 per SS Death Index)

Olean Directory has Bert and Patricia Cram residents c 1993-2002

Was Mayme md to Bert (1878-1909)? Are they all related?

Any info or hints would be appreciated.

Nagel Cemetery, Cattaraugus County

Melanie Hashagen — 18 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my greatgrandparents, Henry Bay and Harriet Colf Bay ( Fairview Cemetery - Springville), my greatgreatgrandparents, John Colf and Mary Clark Colf (1828-1915) ( Nagle Cemetery, Dutch Hill, Ashford, NY, Cattaraugus County) and trying to tie a relationship of some kind with George (1795 - 1865) and Margaret Clark (1797 - 1881) ( Nagle Cemetery, Ashford,NY, Cattaraugus County).
The Colfs were all born in Ashford but I do not know if these Clarks were born there, or if they are family. Mary Clark Colf had two brothers and I have not found them. Any information on these lines would be greatly appreciated.

Napoli- Randolph area

timothylake — 5 Sep 2008 12:39:48 GMT

I'm looking for old Photographs from Napoli to include Napoli Grange, Methodist Church, Town facilities, school houses, houses, farms, sugar house, mills, cemetery, and scenery.
Also any photos or documents pertaining to the following surnames: Shenefiel, Hoxie, Bliss, Champlin, Lake, Stoughton.
Will share.

Lydia Kidner & James F. Walsh

RosaHerner45 — 24 Aug 2008 10:52:06 GMT

I'm looking for any information On James F. Walsh, his parent's were James Walsh and Catherine Meyers. Does anyone have any information on James Walsh where he came from or any dates on them.

I'm most interested on the parent's

Please e-mail me
curly@accnorwalk.com

Thank you
Rosa

Rufus Lockwood enlisted in Olean 1918 - can't find enlistment record

marhillman — 30 Sep 2008 9:03:19 GMT

I have notes written many years ago when I was a child, apparently copied from my grandfather's enlistment records. The records have apparently been lost over the years, and I can find no record of his enlistment, nor WWI draft registration, online. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

My notes say he enlisted on 23 Feb, 1918, at Olean, NY, at the age of 18 as a fireman with the rank of private, in Co A, 21st Bn, USG. Attached to S Co. 22nd Bn, 158 D.B. for discharge. His service number was 1299434.

I know I can order records from GSA, but I cannot find any record of the units mentioned in the notes, and want to make sure my info. is correct. My grandmother said he was a cook stationed in Texas during the hunt for Pancho Villa.

McGiveron, Keider, Moffertt, Lecomte, Neuland , Slater

Nita Keider — 18 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information relating to my husbands family. At one time or another all members have lived in Cattaraugus County, New
York.
J Eugene McGiveron married Katherine Slater

1. Bernice E. McGiveron- August 9, 1889 in Olean, New York

married John Joseph Keider between 1906- 1908 Olean Child Paul Keider born 1909 Olean. Keiders moved to Brockway, Pennsylvania where three more children, John , Elizabeth, and Marion were born before John Joseph died in 1916- 1917. Bernice moved back with her mother, Katherine Slater McGiveron. She remarried two more times both, in Olean- to Eugene Sprague, and later to Charles Cochner.She died in Olean, January 15, 1967.

Moffett no other names known -
Amelia Moffett (daughter) married Raoul Victor Lecompte in Olean
Children: All born in Olean Victor, Charlotte, Jeanne, Marie, Eleanor
Eleanor married John Orville Keider July 2, 1937 at St Mary of the Angels in Olean.
Raoul Lecomte dies when children are young and Amelia Moffett Lecomte marries Lou Neuland.

Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

John V Lockwood, Olean obit 1936 (age 84)

LGG50 — 1 Oct 2008 1:14:23 GMT

*Courtesy Posting

Obituary: John V. Lockwood
From: Olean Herald, Olean NY Feb 28, 1936

J. V. LOCKWOOD, FORMER OLEAN RESIDENT DEAD

Had Been in the Employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Here Years Ago

JOHN V. LOCKWOOD, eighty-four years old, 328 Massachusetts Avenue, Buffalo, former Olean resident, passed away at his home Thursday. Mr. Lockwood was a veteran of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, having served for more than half of century.
The deceased moved to this city in 1880 where he served in a clerical position for the Pennsylvania and the next year was made joint agent at Machias Junction, the principal transfer point for freight business in that section of the state. He returned to Olean in 1881 as ticket agent and remained here until October 1881.
He was promoted to the office of the general passenger agent of the Western New york & Pennsylvania Railroad and went to Buffalo as a clerk, advancing to the chief clerk and later general passenger agent in 1885. He retained this position until his retirement May 1, 1921, when he reached the age of seventy.
Following his retirement, he was appointed official tiler for the Masonic Blue Lodges and held this position until September 1935. He was a member of the Delaware Baptist Church; Transportation Lodge, No. 842, Free and Accepted Masons; Buffalo-Keystone Chapter No. 71. Royal Arch Masons and served as secretary of the Transportation Lodge for eighteen years.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie Lockwood, and one son, James Lockwood.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock at the Buffalo Crematory Chapel.

Sawley Family Record Look Up

cjs1wolf1 — 29 Sep 2008 10:22:54 GMT

Looking for anyone who can do a records look up for the Sawley family. I have several conflicting reports of where the children of Aaron Morehouse Sawley and Eunice Bennett were born. It looks like some of the children were born in Cattaraugus County and some in Erie County. Looking during the period of 1841 through 1853.

need info on Sarah Ellen Parker

grandmachrisinca — 13 Nov 2005 5:47:46 GMT

I am seeking info on Sarah Ellen Parker, daughter of Ellen Marian Hogg and Winfield Jay Parker.
She was born October 30, 1896 in Franklinville, died March 11, 1985 in Jamestown.

DId she marry and have a family, if so I would like to find info on them.

ANy help/leads would be greatly aprreciated!

ENOCH MAXSON - age 100 (Jan 15, 1922)

LGG50 — 7 Jun 2003 9:42:54 GMT

**Courtesy Posting only - the contributor is not connected to this family**

OLEAN EVENING HERALD SATURDAY EVENING, JAN 14, 1922

ENOCH MAXSON BECOMES 100 YEARS OLD TOMORROW
Olean Will Have a Centenarian Aged Southside Awaken Sunday, January 15 (1922)

Before tomorrow is past Olean will have a centenarian, unless the unexpected should happen and the aged person pass away. He is Enoch MAXSON living at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. JAMES KELSEY at 120 Riverside Avenue. He confidently expects to pass his 100th milestone sometime Sunday, January 15, and inasmuch as he is about the house and eating three squares a day, his expectations are more than reasonable.
Mr. Maxon's daughter is Mrs. ADA FREEMAN, who also resides at the Kelsey residence.
Enoch Maxson was born January 15, 1822 in the state of Rhode Island and moved with his parents when he was 9 years old to Main Settlement about three miles east of Portville. When he arrived at manhood he became a riverman employed in those early days of lumbering in rafting on the Allegany River. Later and for many years he engaged in farming. His wife died some ten or twelve years ago and since that time he has lived in Olean.
Maxson appears to be in remarkably good health considering his age and takes an especial delight in talking of his early experiences when this country was most of it a virgin forest.

Elisha F. Dye

Joy Brasseur — 16 Dec 2001 7:51:08 GMT

I am looking to find information on Elisha F. Dye's father and mother. Elisha was born 11/14/1803 and died 11/8/1877 (dates may be off by a year). He married Phila Cooper on 11/25/1824 and lived in Leon, NY. Any information would be helpful in my continuing search of the Dye famiy tree. JOY

Warren or Mellie Herbaugh - Chestnut Hill Cem. - verification please?

cawhite — 11 Sep 2008 5:11:50 GMT

Hi

I have in my notes that Warren Herbaugh is buried at Chestnut Hill. I'd like to verify that either he and/or his mother - Mellie Mauck Herbaugh are interred there.

Could someone please either contact the cemetery, or find me an address or phone number for them ?

Thank you so much

Char

Joseph Folts and Elizabeth Clapsaddle

Boni Miles Bliss — 9 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph Folts b. Feb. 14, 1782 d. Oct. 14, 1856 and Elizabeth Clapsaddle b. April 14, 1790 d. Feb. 22, 1871 are the parents of Joseph J. Folts b. 1822, d. 1851, who is father of Luke A. Folts , b. 1846 d. 1916 ,who is father of Rose May (Folts) Colf b. 1872 d. 1916, who is mother of Myrtle Susan (Colf) Searl, b. April 13, 1896 d. 1963, who is mother of Mytle Claire (Searl) Miles ,who is my mom .

Do these connect with your findings? Please let me know either way. Hope to here from you soon.

Boni Bliss

Fred Bennett - Steamburg Cemetery

vh111 — 6 Sep 2008 4:56:05 GMT

Hoping someone can direct me to the right person or library in Cattaraugus County who can be of assistance. I would like an obituary for a Fred Bennett, died April 1953 and is buried in Steamburg Cemetery. Is there a certain library in the county which holds newspaper archives? I would also like to correspond with anyone who has any information about Fred Bennett. He has Missouri connections - had a family in Marshall, MO before moving back to his home state of NY after a car accident in 1946 which killed his wife and daughters. My email is: vickie@marshallpublib.org

Lincoln Vibbard/Gertrude Phillips Vibbard Obit

jlewred — 2 Sep 2008 2:41:55 GMT

Found this recently; notice they never identify Gertrude by name! - Joan

Taken from the Buffalo Courier-Express, February 1953

Death Takes Husband, Wife Within 36 Hours

Machias- Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. for Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln R. Vibbard, who died in their Main St. home here within 36 hours of each other. Mr. Vibbard was 91. He died at 4:10 a.m. Friday. His wife was 86. She died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in November.
Both had lived all their lives in or near Machias. Mr. Vibbard was born in Ellicottville, son of William and Marietta Blount Vibbard. Mrs. Vibbard was born here, daughter of Dudley and Lucy Roscoe Phillips.
They were married in Machias Nov. 28, 1883, and lived for years on a nearby farm. Both were members of the Machias Methodist Church.
After Mr. Vibbard retired from the farm, he became sexton of Maple Grove Cemetery and served on its board of directors.
He also served with the old Machias School Board before it was centralized into the Machias-Delevan system; was a member of Urania Lodge 810, F.& A. M., and held an honorary membership in the Machias Grange.
Mr. and Mrs. Vibbard are survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Cornwallis of Machias; a son, Milford A. Vibbard of Tarrytown; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Vibbard’s brother, J. Everett Phillips of Olean, also survives.
A grandson, the Rev. Maurice Cornwall of Cherry Creek will officiate at joint services Tuesday in the Roberson Funeral Home. Urania Lodge will conduct Masonic rites for him there at 8 p.m. tonight. The couple will be buried in Maple Grove.

Remington---Catt Co.

Dave Remington — 18 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information regarding the family of Hiarm Remington--reported to live in So. Dayton--also a Ransom Remington--

Family history

Eldy1 — 25 Jun 2001 9:42:45 GMT

I am searching for decendants of Thomas Doty who married Elma Sherman.At least two of their children were born in Cattaraugus county, Lenora born in Gowanda and William in Great Valley.Lenora was born in 1878 and went by Nora, and William Henry was born in 1876.

RE; Remington Ties.

Theresa_Caparco — 26 Aug 2008 11:23:37 GMT

Hello, to you all. I represent the Northrup's of Deerfield.
Emma Amy Northrup-Foote-Remington's family. I live in Rochester, NY about 15 miles from the Riverview Cemetery in Henrietta, NY. I have Pic's of all person's Remington, as well as, Pic's of the cemetery's Plat Map, if anyone is interested.
I have found some anomalies with placements of some of the Remington's in this cemetery-would like to know why, if anyone has an idea? Thomas is beside Huldah and separated from the main group- I also find Mary next to Alvah Remington, Sr. 1st wife, Mercy then 2nd wife, Emma Amy, these four are also separated from the main group.The last interment was in 2005, John Remington age 91-Local Lawyer.

Amos Botsford Weast

wmhath — 27 Aug 2008 11:07:55 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of Amos Botsford Weast
1842-1922 that may have a family bible or photos of Amos and
or his wife Sophia Steffenhagen. He was my wifes great
grandfather.

RE; Remington Ties.

Theresa_Caparco — 26 Aug 2008 11:19:49 GMT

Joseph Cornell ,marr. Almira Darling Perrysburg ,New York

cmknuth — 5 Jun 2007 8:47:48 GMT

Joseph Cornell B:1804 NEW YORK,married Almira Darling B:1806 Canandaiqua NEW YORK. They were married 1827 Perrysburg Cattaraugus NEW YORK.
children: James Eugene Cornell was born: 1832 Allegheny, NEW YORK. this is according to James invalid pension papers from Union Army. His 6 brothers and sisters were born in OHIO.
LOOKING for where in NEW YORK Joseph Cornell was born and to whom. Also need record of James birth.

Also Looking for more information on Almira's family. Her father Jabez Darling and mother Nacy(English ?)

Thank you for any information you can share.

ROBERTS, Hugh H. of Freedom, will

Pat Hanavan — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

LEHAN

Don Lehan — 8 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for some record for a John Lehan,who was murdered in Olean,Cattaraugus County,New York,circa 1870....
I have reason to believe that he was in some way related to an Ellen Lehan who also lived in Olean,according to the 1900 Census.

BURKE

betti messmer — 18 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my g-grandparents, Thomas and Mary BURKE. My grandfather was supposedly born in
Olean in 1873 and a brother William in 1876. An older brother was born in Ireland, and younger family memebers were born
in Erie, PA in 1880, so they were not in the area too long. Thank you for any help. Even if you could tell me where to look. I
can easily make a trip up there.make a trip up there.

Zibble Genealogy

James Zibble — 21 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

A History of Cattaraugus County by L H Everts 1879 states
that Daniel Zibble has a grocery store on the reservation
The 1830 census shows Daniel in turin lewis co
The 1840 census shows him in napoli cattaraugus co
The 1850 census shows him in little valley cattaraugus co
The names listed include Lewis Orrin Sarah These are supposed to brothers and sister to my great grandfather It
does not mention my great grandfather Albert Henry or his
brother Thomas J Thomas was born in little valley on april 12 1843 Albert Henry was born in little valley august 2 1846
Lewis was born in mansfield cattaraugus co august 20 1832 At some point Albert moved to michigan On may 22 1863 he enlisted in co l 7th mi cav at saginaw mi Tom enlisted in co f 64th ny inf at little valley After the war he returned to
live in randolph cattaraugus co In his later years he was cared for by his granddaughter Ida T Myers Tom died in randolph on september 26 1927 Lewis moved to minnesota He enlisted in co a 5th mn inf on december 19 1861 I did find a third generation Zibble in the cattaraugus bios I have no knowledge of him This information came from military records
that I requsted from the National Archives Any help in putting Tom and Albert in Daniels household would be appreciated or there may have been other Zibbles in the area
that I know nothing about Thank you in advance for your help

Cemetery photo needed please

Pooziej — 8 Aug 2008 12:38:46 GMT

Hello,

I would like to have a headstone photo of the following people from the Allegany Cemetery.

John Alfred Anderson: July 4, 1896 to Sept. 29, 1988
Anna J. (wife): Nov. 21, 1897 to June 8, 1982

Thank you,
Donna

Benjamin Taft-Lucretia McIntyre>Julius Wiley-Phoebe Taft (1800-1825)

billfarley82 — 10 Feb 2003 4:21:45 GMT

I am looking for information linking Benjamin and Lucretia McIntyre Taft with daughter Phoebe Taft.

Julius and Phoebe were born in Cattaraugus in 1818 and 1825.

Benjamin was in 1820 Cenus of Ishua.

Bullock, Sam b abt 1806 in Tennessee and living in Ga. about 1840

bumpus4 — 10 Aug 2008 2:36:50 GMT

Looking for any information on Sam Bullock who was born in Tennessee abt 1806 and moved to Ga. abt 1830-1840. He and family lived in Meriwether County, Ga. 1850.
His dau Jane Bullock married my ggd John Alex Murphy in 1853
and they lived in Meriwether and Harris County.

Sam was listed as blind or partially blind on most of the census pages of 1860 on.

His obit listed him as blind Sam. He was living in Meriwether Counth at death.

My ggm was Louisa Jane Bullock and went by the name of Jane on all the census forms. I lost track of her about 1880.

Any info is appreaciated and I will share what I have.

Thank You,
TAM
bumpus4@attglobal.net

Murphy, Matthew- Talbot County, Ga.

bumpus4 — 10 Aug 2008 2:20:29 GMT

Matthew Murphy of Talbot county Ga. b.abt 1794 in one of the Carolinas and later moved to Talbot county ,Ga.
Married Frances- unknown last name.
Children included:
John Alex, b.1831
Henry Y., b.1821
Matthew Ellis, b.1833
James Madison, b. abt 1822
Michael, b. 1827
William G., b. abt 1829
Levi b., abt 1833
Mary C., b. abt 1837
Joseph , b. abt 1838

I have some information for the later years and will share but it seems to be just minor info.

John Alex Murphy, my ggdad married Jane Bullock of Meriwether county, Ga., USA in 1853 and was living in Magnalina, Meriwether, Ga., USA in 1860 and Harris county,GA. in 1870 or 80. His son, my gd, Henry Cicero is shown to live in Harris county, Ga where my dad, William (Willie) E. Murphy was born (abt 1902-4). Henry died in 1923.

Any info you may have on any part of the extended family would be helpful.

Thank You,
TAM
bumpus4@attglobal.net

N. Olean Village / Bielinski

msbielinski — 27 Jul 2008 9:45:17 GMT

Looking for connections or to share information about Joseph Bielinski and Anna Sadon, married in Bay City, MI in 1885, settled in N. Olean Village around 1895, where they ran the Anna Bielinski Hotel & Saloon until it was shut down by the Brown Law in 1917.

Michael McNamara - b Scariff Co.Clare c 1825

AnneRutherford77 — 4 Aug 2008 10:46:04 GMT

Information taken from 1851 Scottish Census.

Michael McNamara b c 1825, Scariff Co.Clare.
Private - 21st RNB Fusilliers - Stationed at
Castle & Barracks in Dumbarton,Lanarkshire Scotland.

I'm searching for a Michael McNamara, but don't this this
one is mine.

Perhaps someone will recognise?

Anne - Edinburgh - Scotland

HOLMES, THORNTON, BRITTAIN, BRITTON, DEFOREST

Jim Holmes — 6 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching Cattaraugus County NY and surrounding counties for HOLMES, THORNTON, DEFOREST, BRITTAIN and BRITTON surnames.

Helen Vanderwark and Oliver Nichols

kzieler1 — 1 Aug 2008 8:41:36 GMT

I have dead-ended on locating information on Helen Vanderwark. She was born in NY abt. 1845 and married Oliver Nichols (b. 1841) their son (of my direct line) was John Arthur Nichols.They resided in Chautauqua County NY. If anyone has any information on the Vanderwark or Nichols families I would greatly appreciate the information and help.
Thanks so much,
Kristie
kzieler@gmail.com

William Rose 1820 + census look-up, Cattaraugus County, New York

Nancy Swenson — 19 Apr 2005 4:32:19 GMT

I am hoping one of you great genealogists will help find William Rose. Where were he and his parents born? He was in Cattaraugus County in 1820. Who were his family members? I am hoping to find if he is related to Jerome Rose born about 1817 in Ontario County. Jerome's parents are listed in his census as father born in PA, and mother born in RI. Jerome lived in Olean and Portville, NY.
thank you, Nancy

Daisy Buvoltz

Doreen — 12 May 2004 12:51:38 GMT

I am looking for information about Daisy Buvoltz. She was b. 8/23/1894 and d. 12/31/1989 and is in the Steamburg Cemetery. I have just found a note that claims that she could be a relative of mine. I am trying to find out who her parents were. Does anyone know? I have been told that her father was John Keniston/Kenniston but would like to verify that and find out her mother's name also. Having died in 1989 and not a direct relative I can not get a death record so I can not look in that direction. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

John C. Smith, Ida Button, Machias

runair88 — 24 Jul 2008 2:00:42 GMT

Seeking info on John C. Smith, born Boston MA, 1848.His father may have had the name of Elbert. John worked in Machias for a time in the later 1800s. He was a mason by trade.Later he became editor of the Machias newspaper, the Machias Sentinal.In 1894 he married the daughter of Heman Button, Ida Button. He became ill with Typhoid in Nov. of 1895 and died. In June of 1896 Ida's and Johns' son, John Carlyle was born.Would like to know who John Sr.s' parents were and where were they from. I'm facing a brickwall. Any help would be greatly appreciated.-----------Terry

Gilbert family from Vermont 1770 in WIndsor

DeborahGilbertPlaag — 24 Jul 2008 9:38:38 GMT

looking for Baxter or his father John

siblings

DeborahGilbertPlaag — 24 Jul 2008 9:37:05 GMT

looking for siblings of Baxter Gilbert born in Vermont migrated to New York state in 1815 to Pembroke NY now Darien Center

HOOKER Family of Dayton

Laura Greene — 4 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

HOOKER Family of Dayton
Bio from:
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, pub 1893
History of the Town of Dayton Chapter XXIII (23)
Page 538

Jacob HOOKER was a son of Daniel., who was a native of Germany, a resident of
Boston and later of Brandon, Vt., and a soldier of the Revolution. His wife, Mary
(GATES) HOOKER, died in Perrysburg aged about ninety years. Jacob HOOKER was
born in Stowe, Mass., came to Perrysburg in 1835, and died Nov. 25, 1863. His wife,
Lois FIFE, was born Dec. 24, 1788, and by her he had five children.

John HOOKER, another son of Daniel, married Philena WATERMAN, reared ten
children, and died in 1888, in Perrysburg. His sons Hall and Ray served in the
Rebellion, the first mentioned being killed in action. Newell P. HOOKER, another son,
was born in Perrysburg, March 20, 185o, married, June 22, 1884, Christine JOHNSON,
and has five children. Mrs. JOHNSON was born in Sweden, Feb. 1, 1860, Her father
came to Dayton in 1884 and is a farmer.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Prepared for web posting by Laura Greene lggreene@earthlink.net
and Art Burch aburch@ISOC.NET
- Posters unrelated to this family.

Fannie Whitney of Allegany, NY

pwest10 — 9 Dec 2007 1:24:55 GMT

I have in my possession the 1915-1916 yearbook (The Periscope)of the Geneseo Normal School that has this persons picture. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will send to you.
Thanks,
Pennie

Swarthout, Moses and Andrew

MelRinker — 20 Jul 2008 6:17:23 GMT

Hello,

I am still looking for information on Moses Swarthout (Swartwout). I am trying to prove a connection between Andrew Swarthout who Married Polly Beckley and Moses. I beleive that Moses might be Andrews father. Any documented proof such as church records, birth records would be a great help.

I have made a trip to Otsego County and Orange County although I have found a lot of information on the Swarwout family, I can not find any documention that would prove this connection. However I am 99.9% sure that I am on the right track. Moses Swarthout married Martha Hawley (Holley, Andrew Swarthout has a son named Andrew Hawley* and a son named Aaron Moses*, also the 1800 census puts Moses in Otsego County where Andrew was born. I am in desperate need of some souce information to prove this link. Please contact me for anything.

Thanks in advance

Melissa Rinker
Melrinker@aol.com

Delos Phillips, born about 1834

gillian_lane — 19 Jul 2008 6:00:07 GMT

I am trying to find the parents of Delos Phillips, born about 1834 in New York.

Delos may well have been born in Cattaraugus County and lived most of his life in Machias. His wife was Jane Vaughan. There were many Phillips families in the area and he is no doubt related to them, but I have yet to determine who his parents were.

Thank you.

Jill

Morse Family of Carrolton

CLKittle — 20 Jul 2003 1:05:28 GMT

Morse Family of Carrolton
From: Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus County, NY, ed. by William Adams, pub. 1893
Page 478-479 Town of Carrolton

Charles Morse was born in Ontario County in 1832. He came from Allegheny County to Carrolton in 1859, and here married Lis C. Wixon. He then returned to Allegany County and lived three years. In 1861 he enlisted in the 54th NY Vols. and while at Elmira awaiting orders to move to the front he was attacked with lung trouble and was eventually discharged. Mr. Morse has a farm of ten acres. Of his eight children, four are now living.

The Adams Family of New Albion

ArthurBurch2533 — 26 Jun 2001 2:55:04 GMT

Biographical Sketch
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus. Co., pub 1893
History of the Town of New Albion Chapter XXXVIII (38)
Page 830

The ADAMS family in America are of English origin. Their ancestors settled in Quincy, Mass. in 1630. Henry ADAMS was the father of John ADAMS, the second president of the United States. John ADAMS was the father of John Quincy ADAMS, the old man eloquent and also president. His son, Charles Francis ADAMS, was the father of Charles Francis ADAMS, Jr. Henry ADAMS, son of David, was born in Johnstown, NY, July 18, 1804, and was a lineal descendant of Henry, of Quincy, Mass. Oct. 6, 1831, he married Belinda COWEN, in Hanover, NY. She was born in Martinsburgh, Lewis county, Nov. 17, 1806. Her father was a minuteman in the War of 1812. Mr. ADAMS was a farmer in Hanover until the spring of 1837, when he removed to Snyder hill in New Albion, where he died April 11, 1885. He was employed in digging the Erie canal, and he and his wife early united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was first an old line Whig and later a Republican. Mrs. ADAMS survives at the age of over eighty-five years. Children: Jane Ann, born June 28, 1832, died May 4, 1850; Marcellus, born Feb. 5, 1834, of Sturgis, Mich.; Martha M. (Mrs. Job BENSON), of New Albion, died in 1876; Marcena, born Aug. 20, 1838, married Hiram H. LUCE, Oct. 23, 1856, who died in April, 1862, at Fortress Monroe; Persis J., born Jan., 17, 1841, married George W. WEBSTER of Big Rapids, Mich.; Marquis Dela, born March 23, 1843, married Mrs. Alice (CROWELL) JACQUAY, and remains on the homestead; and John H., born Aug. 29, 1845, a farmer in Tyrone, Mich.

Submitted by Arthur J. Burch
Cincinnati, OH

Edward E Foster 1870 Delaware, OH

sally2611 — 16 Jul 2008 2:37:25 GMT

I am looking for Edward E Foster born in Delaware, OH 1870 and married Alice R Purkeypile/Purkey. I found him in 1900 census in Stark County, OH. In 1903 his wife passed away and they were living in Cleveland, OH at that time. He was brakeman for the RR. When Alice passed away he gave his daughter Esther to John and Catherine Purkey to raise. They are Alice's parents. His daughter never saw him again and I can't find any info on him when or where he died or where he is buried. Appreciate any info I can get. Thanks

Searching for PARDON PARKER abt 1830

shweet21 — 11 Jul 2008 2:07:38 GMT

Hello,
Im looking for Pardon Parker, he is said to be in Cattaraugus on the 1830 Census.
I would like to find out what Parker family he belongs too.

He has a son named Benjamin Franklin Parker.

I have not seen these Census records, but this is where Im told he has been located.

1810/1820 Census Pardon Parker
Ontario County New York

1830 (Pardon Parker found 2 times)
Niagra County New York

1830 Pardon Parker
Cattaraugus Co. NY

I would like to find out who Pardon Parker was married to and who Pardon's Parents are, where did the come from.

Any help
Thanks in Advance!
Christine

George Daniels family

eabowe — 9 Jul 2008 3:03:23 GMT

Looking for the family of George Daniels.

George Daniels was b. 1820 in Rochester, Windsor County, VT and moved to Cattaraugus County in 1826. He married Celestia Slocum (d/o Eleazer Slocum and Unknown, b. abt 1823, NY) 07 Mar 1842 in Cattaraugus County and had 5 known children:

Martha Jane b. abt 1843, NY m. John E. Wilson
Charles E. b. abt 1845, NY
Mariah A. b. abt 1847, NY
Sarah L. b. abt 1857, MN
Estella b. abt 1866, MN

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

help

Bonnie Hall — 20 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to find any information on Oliver Judson Teeft in Cattaraugus County.

ROBERTS, Robert of Freedom, will

Pat Hanavan — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

T. J. SWARTS - obit 1883

LGG50 — 26 Oct 2003 8:24:32 GMT

*Courtesy Posting Only*
Olean Democrat, Olean, NY, Dec 11, 1883

On Sunday, T. J. SWARTS died at his home on the Martin farm. Deceased had long been a sufferer from consumption. He was born at Dansville and was 29 years old. (Age hard to read in this clipping). The remains were interred in the Protestant cemetery of Allegany on Monday morning. The Rev. D. Thos. MacClymont conducted the services.

MINDERLER

JosephMack48 — 7 Sep 2001 9:59:08 GMT

Cattaraugus County-Allegany-two obits for John Minderler Sr.

1-J. Minderler, Sr.-November 30, 1936
John Minderler Sr., East Union Street, Allegany, passed away at his home today at eleven o'clock.
Survivng are two sons, Joseph of Olean and John of Allegany, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles P. McCarthy of Allegany.
Mr. Minderler was a member of St. Bonaventure Church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

2-John Minderler, Sr., Funeral is Held-no date on clipping
The funeral of John Minderler, Sr. of Allegany was held from St. Bonaventure Church, this morning at nine o'clock. The Rev. Bertram O'Neil, assistant pastor, officiated. The commital prayers were offered by the Rev. Donald Hoag, O.F.M.
The pallbearers included Frank and Henry Martiny, John Gerringer, John Carls, Fred S. Nenno and Jacob Gallets.
Those in attendance from out of town were: Anthony Minderler and Alex Albee, Tonawanda, N.Y.

source for both unknown

Lovina Meeker - obit, 17 Oct. 1872

CecilTapey — 5 Jul 2008 6:17:57 GMT

Looking for an obit for Lovina Meeker who died 17 Oct. 1872 in Allegany. She lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Annis/Annice and Harvey Bostwick.
Thank you for any assistance.

CHAMPLIN ~ WELLS

familygeno — 5 Jul 2008 3:22:38 GMT

Henry CHAMPLIN Self M Male W 73 CT Home Painter CT CT
Sophia M. CHAMPLIN Wife M Female W 62 CT Keeping House CT CT
Ellen S. CHAMPLIN Dau S Female W 44 CT CT CT

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Source Information:
Census Place Monroe, Miami, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255049

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Would like to hear from anyone connected to this family.

Thank you.

J.W. Lynde Found!

flyak — 30 Jun 2008 6:57:57 GMT

On the hill that overlooks Morton, Renville, Minnesota there stands a lone grave monument that reads: Here lie the remains of Hon. J.W. Lynde; Killed by Sioux Indians; Aug 18, 1862.
We are not family... but our grandmother grew up there and found this monument overgrown with vines when she was just 16 and recently returned to it to get this information so he would not be lost to his family.

James Andrew Brown born 1844 Cattaraugus Co., New York

RebeccaKey80 — 28 Jun 2008 2:58:36 GMT

Looking for information on James Andrew Brown. He was born 9 Nov 1844 in Little Valley, NY. On the 1900 United States Census, James Brown is found in Big Creek Township, Taney, Missouri with his wife Laura Ona (Lewallen) and children. On that census, it shows that his father was born in Germany, and his mother was born in New York. It is thought that Laura was the second wife of James. I have no information on his first wife or where he may have lived before settling in Missouri. Any information on his parents, siblings, or first wife would be greatly appreciated.

W. L. Cra....Picture Frames, Wallpaper, etc. Olean, NY - Label

bsassa — 17 Jun 2008 1:22:19 GMT

I'm trying to identify the name of a business in Olean, NY, most likely from years ago. I have found a partial label that reads, "W. L. Cra??? Picture Frames, Olean, NY. Wallpaper, etc." Would also like to know when they were in business.
Regards,
Bette

DONAHUE FAMILY OF ALLEGANY , NY

Pat Hoy — 20 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

DONAHUE Family of Allegany
Bio from:
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, pub 1893
History of the Town of Allegany Chapter XVIII (18)
Page 433: DONAHUE, FITZGERALD, BURNS, CRONYN

Michael DONAHUE, who was born in Ireland, September 25, 1820, came to America in the fall of 1850. After residing six years in Buffalo he came to Allegany, where he is said to have cleared a piece of land by moonlight, his days being occupied in the employ of others. He was one of the pioneer farmers of the town and as a man has always been much respected. In the fall of 1852 he married Mary FITZGERALD, who died March 26, 1883. Their children were Ellen (Mrs. William BURNS), Bridget (Mrs. John CRONYN), Thomas, Michael P. (born March 1, 1865, died February 22, 1885), John, Mary, Mattie, and Maggie.

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Surname ALAN

maph88 — 23 Jun 2008 5:29:18 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the surname Alan in Catt. Co.? I have found alternate spellings but am looking particularly for this one. Thanks!

LEWIS, MCCLURE

MarciaMcCrary94 — 8 Apr 2005 3:53:48 GMT

Seeking information about parents of Laban LEWIS who died between 10 May 1860 when he wrote his will, and 12 Sep 1861 when his wife Sarah (Sally) applied to the court. They lived in Freedom Twp. in Cattaraugus Co. His will was witnessed by Simon and Mary CHENEY of Eagle, Wyoming Co, NY.
Why does the will not mention any children? Is Emmeline LEWIS MCCLURE (1814/1817-1882) of Washington Twp, Macomb Co MI his daughter? Her death record gives them as her parents. She married Joseph Grice MCCLURE (1802-1874). Is he the son of Joseph MCCLURE of Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co. who went to Canada?

BENSON/ OAKLEY/ GROVER

pzilincik — 3 Mar 2005 12:17:55 GMT

I was excited to read about Wolf Run. My grandmother, Alice Oakley Hall Benson lived at Wolf Run when she was married to Adelbert (Bert) Hall. They were married in1889 and he died in1910. My grandfather Guy Irvin Benson was born in Cattaraugus County at Red House, New York.

I have heard my grandmother talk of Wolf Run, and the Upper and Lower Haskell near Portville many times as a child.

I am presently researching the Oakley and Benson Families. I f you have any information on these families or if you know anything about Red House I would appreciate hearing from you. I have had a lot of difficulty trying to find information about Red House and the Benson family who lived there, Guy's parents were Daniel Wellington Benson and Emma Melissa Grover. His grandfathers were Wellington Benson and Sylvester Grover. Sylvester Grover and his son B.L.Grover were both ministers but I do not know of what faith.

I also would like to know if anyone has a any information on Steamburg and Steamburg Cemetery. The Benson's are buried in Steamburg Cemetery.

Thank you.

PattZ@worldnet.att.net
worldnet.att.net

KELLOGG PRITCHARD POTTER HAMILTON TRAHN HODGES SWAN MERCHANT

B_Covedill — 24 Nov 2006 12:16:08 GMT

Looking for any information on Lucinda KELLOGG born abt.1839. She married 1) Charles HAMILTON 2) Cyrenus PRITCHARD 3) ? TRAHN.

Children of Lucinda KELLOGG and Charles HAMILTON:
1) Elmer HAMILTON
2) Charles HAMILTON

Children of Lucinda and Cyrenus PRITCHARD are:
1) Nellie PRITCHARD b. January 27, 1871, Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y; d. Erie, Pa.
2) Asa PRITCHARD b. 1867, East Leon, Catt. Co. N.Y; d. 1947, Cherry Creek, Chaut. Co. N.Y.

Asa PRITCHARD m. Edith Melissa Potter, April 23, 1891, daughter of Allen Potter and Amanda Hodges.

Children of Asa PRITCHARD and Edith POTTER are:
1) Charles PRITCHARD b. 1893; m. Lois May KELLOGG, July 3, 1920, Dunkirk, N.Y.
2) Howard PRITCHARD, b. December 28, 1900; m. Doris Swan.

Nellie PRITCHARD m. William L. MERCHANT, 1886; son of Reuben MERCHANT and Calphunia.

Really interested in any information on any of these families and especially the Kellogg Line. Nellie PRITCHARD and William MERCHANT were the great grandparents of my husband, Lucinda KELLOGG and Asa PRITCHARD being his gg grandparents. I appreiate any help and information that anyone could give.

Thanks Again, Bonnie

Magdalena Frasch Moersch

lavnRJL — 18 Jun 2008 8:31:58 GMT

Looking for information on the death of Magdalena (Rosina) Moersch who died 1873-74 in Olean, NY.

Will of Peter ALLEN of Fabius - mentions son's of Cattaragus Co.

John Allen — 14 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Cottage Cemetery

kathyfac — 28 Aug 2007 11:12:16 GMT

I am going to be travelling through Onondaga County this fall and wanted to stop by Cottage Cemetery. However, I am not finding any contact information to call about the cemetery. Does anyone know exactly where the cemetery is located and how large it is? I am having no luck finding a number to call to ask for information. I am looking for locations of various Allen graves: Peter Jr., Asahel, Sally Ann, Norman Milton and Luther. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Parker

azcat03 — 8 Jun 2008 6:08:26 GMT

Does anyone recognize the names FANNY PARKER, LON PARKER, LUCY ANN PARKER BUCHNER, CLINT PARKER? They were all born in Ontario, Canada. Lucy was my great-grandmother, Lon and Fanny were her brother and sister. Clint was Fanny's illegitimate son - he was in the Army, married a woman in France and died in France.

Thank you.

Asher B. LaFleur

Bradley D. Bingley — 24 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Born 7/1/1841 in Cataraugus New York. Father died in 1849 in Buffalo NY. Mother fell ill and Asher was sent to poor house. Trying to locate birth records for Asher, his parents names and their birth records! All help welcome!

Albert & Amelia GAGE, Looking to confirm any information on this family 1850

stonejay — 29 May 2008 11:18:03 GMT

Albert GAGE 1806-???? born Sudbury, Rutland Co., Vermont married Amelia CUMMINS 1831 Churchville, Monroe Co., New York. She was born in Canada 1816.
US Federal Census records them in:
Franklinville, Cattaragus Co., New York 1850
Shiawassee, Michigan 1860-1870-1880
No death documentation for either Albert or Amelia

Children believed to be:
Ellis 1834
Charles 1837
Albert 1838/39
Sceletor 1841
Mary Jane 1842
John 1842
maybe also a George and Curtis (not confirmed)

in the 1880 Federal Census Ellis was living next to Albert and Amelia. Albert and John where living with their parents.

Hart Marriage Record

kernal18 — 29 May 2008 11:57:40 GMT

Hello, I am looking for a marriage record that I believe occurred in Olean. It is between George T. Hart, and Lucy M. Taylor. The marriage should have occurred around 1883 or 1884. Pleas respond back with any information.

Thanks,

Gerald W Cousins JR

KINGSBURY, VADER, BEERS, LOVELL, VOSBOURGH, RICE,

Marlys McGrath Rice — 19 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to exchange data with researchers to whom the following people are family.
Marietta RICE, b.12-4-1837, Carrollton, Cattaraugus Co. NY, married Benjamin KINGSBURY & Isaiah VADER
Harrietta P. RICE, b.5-23-1840, Catt. Co. NY, married John Beard BEERS
James Ira (Ira James) RICE, b.5-14-1843 Catt. Co. NY, married Great Valley, Catt. Co. NY to Charlotte L. LOVELL
Hellen M. RICE, b.2-3-1848, Catt. Co., married __ VOSBOURGH
Frances Marion RICE, b.5-18-1851 Catt. Co, married Joseph RICE
Sarah Alecia RICE, b. 2-12-1855 Catt. Co.died 7-19-1861, buried Limestone, Catt. Co.
If this is your family I can tell you how the family did after leaving beautiful Cattaraugus Co.

Looking for death record Byron C. Brown 1938

JSchwan — 22 May 2008 4:20:52 GMT

Looking for a death record of Byron C. Brown b. 1880 in Elton.

He lived in Elton, Sandusky and [possibly] Delevan. His mother's will in 1896 gives him the right to purchase her house in Delevan; we have no proof he did. He is buried Siloam Cemetery, Freedom. He died Jan 1938.
His spouses were Anna Sergel ( 1858-1919) and Inez Connor Andrews (1873-1938)

Alger's in Cattaraugus County

PatriciaMoreland50 — 23 May 2008 6:09:12 GMT

I am looking for marriage and surname information on the wife of Truman Jackson Alger. He was born in 1808. He came to NYCatt in 1819 with his older brother, Oliver Alger, at age 11, from Boston, Erie, NY. By 1835 another brother has joined them, Syrel/Saral Alger and they are all farming in Freedom. The NY State census of 1835 shows him with a wife and son. He is only 17 with a two year old son and a wife whose name we know is Charlott, born in Oneida Co in 1799. In a later cenus she says her father was from Mass. and her mother from Conn.
They would have possibly married about 1832 or 1833 in Freedom or Yorkshire.

Daisy Brown Schwan

JSchwan — 22 May 2008 4:26:28 GMT

looking for record of birth for Daisy Brown in Elton ; she was born 1880 to Byron C. Brown and Anna Sergel. She is on the 1880 census as a baby, but we want to find a birth record.

We are also looking for a death record; we have an obituary, only do not know the paper it is from. She died May 13 1935 and is buried in Siloam cemetery. She probably died in Buffalo, NY but we think the wake was at her father Byron C. Brown's home

my husband's Brown family

JSchwan — 25 Jul 2005 4:38:13 GMT

Cattaraugus County, New York -- Reuben BROWN + Amanda CONVERSE, Daniel Bliss BROWN + Charlotte Jerusha HANCOCK, Byron BROWN + Anna SERGEL , Daisy Bell (BROWN) SCHWAN. Also many other families, including JAQUISH.

My husband has been researching his fmaily from Cattaraugus Co. (Freedom area) and if you have informaiton, please
E-Mail either of us: eilrajs@aol.com (ARLIE SCHWAN) OR
schwanja723@aol.com (JUDITH SCHWAN)

THANK YOU

Schutt's Corners Cemetery - location???

JSchwan — 25 Jul 2005 4:38:13 GMT

Cattaragus County, NY????

One of my husband's cousin's found an obit. for his great-grandmother, ANNA SERGEL BROWN(1858-1919), wife of BYRON BROWN, listing her as 'to be buried in "Schutt's Corners Cemetery". We want to find the cemetery.

ANNA SERGEL was born in Holland, NY and died in Elton, NY. We have searched every rural cemetery between the two towns, including one on a Schutt's Road near Rt. 39.

While we did locate people we believe to be her parents and brother (and his wife) in Sardinia Cemetery, we have not found Anna or Byron.

As we know where most everyone else in his family is buried, we would really like to find ANNA & BYRON BROWN. They are his only ancestors (direct line) we can't locate graves for.

Any help appreciated. PLEASE E-MAIL (no attachments) to:

schwanja723@aol.com

Thanks in advance--- Judy

KING,KIDNEY,O'DELL,FLAY,SHELDON,SMITH, HASKINS,REMINGTON, BALLARD

merle_price — 8 Dec 2001 2:52:49 GMT

Searching for the families of Julius Elmer BALLARD& Ida Jane KING.
Julius Elmer BALLARD b- 23 Jun 1857 Mansfield, Cattaragus, NY.d-17 Apr 1917 Franklinville, Cattaragus, NY. Marr. Ida Jane KING 8 Oct 1878 Otto, Cattaragus, NY. b-10 Dec 1860 Mansfield, Cattaragus, NY. d- 17 May 1908 Franklinville, Cattaragus, NY.daughter of Edwin Newton KING and Emily Lucy KIDNEY. She and Julius had 7 children as follows:

Elise Mae b- 22 Apr 1881 Mansfield, NY d- 1942 Marr. F.F.Chase
Nellie Myrtle b- 21 Jul 1882 Mansfield, NY. d- 1912 Marr. Alford O,DELL
Emily Amanda b- 4 Feb 1884 Little Valley, NY. d- 5 Dec 1956 Marr. Ervin FLAY
Grace Bell b- 23 Jun 1889 Salamanca, NY. d- 25 Jun 1970 marr. Jesse SHELDON
Laura Lillis b- 27 Apr 1896 Mansfield, NY. d- 25 Jun 1955 marr. Merrick SMITH
Howard M. b- 14 Nov 1897 Mansfield, NY.d-9 Jul 1976 Franklinville, NY. Marr Hazel HASKINS 29 Apr 1926 Caudersport, NY.
Anna Eunice b- 20 Apr 1902 Mansfield, NY. d- 26 Oct 1948 Marr,. Carry REMINGTON
I have much more on the BALLARD Family which I would like to share.
Thanks, Merle

Smith-Drew marriage

darbobrown — 15 May 2008 10:44:27 GMT

Looking for someone to see if there is a record of a marriage between Abram Smith and Armenia Drew in Cattaraugus Co on Thanksgiving Day in 1853. Abram was born on 6/21/1831 in Cattaraugus Co and Armenia was born on 1/29/1834 in Napoli, Cattaraugus Co, NY. I'm guessing that their actual marriage date was 11/24/1853.
They had 5 children all born in Great Valley, Cattaraugus Co, NY
Adelbert, Submitta Anna, Thomas, Josephine and Sarah according to the 1870 census. Abram's name is mispelled as Abel but it is him. I realize that this is a needle in a haystack, but any help would be appreciated.
Darcy Brown

Robert Brandel

jeck4starr — 7 Sep 2006 9:04:15 GMT

I am looking for ANY information on Robert George Brandel, born in 1906 probably in Allegany, NY. His father was Robert Brandel born abt. 1854. His mother was Anna Gallets born abt. 1864. Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Charlene Brandel Robinson
jeck4@aol.com

Austin Smith family

mudgekin_1 — 4 May 2008 9:08:49 GMT

According to her death certificate and gravestone engraving, Lydia Smith,a daughter of Austin Smith, was born in Leon on June 04, 1836. Are there any sort of Town or County records in existence that would prove this info or that could substantiate the presence of an Austin Smith in the area, during that period?

bennett, ODea (Oday)

chromerider — 1 May 2008 7:44:09 GMT

Thomas Bennett married Helen ODea, in Ellicottville. Then moved to Chicago
any ifo out there??

Briggs-Pictures-Rugg Town Cemetery

Dorine Nichols — 10 Jul 2004 5:10:03 GMT

Would someone be so kind as to go to the Rugg Town Cemetery (West Perrysburg, Cattaraugus County, NY) and take a picture of the graves of Burget and Abigail Briggs and any others on the same grave site. Thanking you in advance.

Catherine Ryan of Limestone, daughter of John Ryan & Margaret McCarty Ryan

oloughlin257 — 30 Apr 2008 4:18:24 GMT

I am looking for information about Catherine Ryan, daughter of John Ryan & Margaret McCarty Ryan. She lived in Limestone and died in 1970 and is buried in St. Patrick's cemetery. She had polio and was not married. I believe she had an adopted brother named Arnold. I have attached a 1967 picture of her and also her house in Limestone.
I would especially be interested in knowing what happened to the home of Catherine Ryan in Limestone when she died in 1970. She had a lot of pictures and history of the McCarty's in the Limestone area.
If there is anyone alive who knew her or what happened to all of her family keepsakes, I would like to communicate with them. Catherine Ryan is a Granddaughter of Martin McCarty, my Great Grandfather.

Peter Reynolds

Sharon Beck — 16 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on Peter Reynolds and his wife Maria Eliza Howard. Children were Irene b c 1864, married a Marsh, Eda b c 1867, married an Oaks, and son Nelt? b c 1871.

Coleman/Peck/Bloss/Saunders Families

bcoleman123 — 11 Nov 2001 6:12:26 GMT

Looking for any and all family ties in the New York area.

manley milks family

judy McHugh — 11 Jan 2005 5:23:49 GMT

am interested in finding names of children of Manley David Milks and Adalin Ruamy or Amy Thoma. they had three children alive in 1910. one son named Percey Howard. Any help appreciated.children probably born between 1880 and 1900

Martin BISHOP and Zylpha BEACH

Pamela Baase — 20 Aug 2005 12:49:45 GMT

I'm looking for the Burial place of Martin BISHOP and his wife Zylpha BEACH. Martin was born 1802 in Canada, and may have died 1876 in Machias, New York. His wife was born 1806 and died between 1860 and 1865. The graves of their children, except for George Franklin, Ruth, and Harrison, are unknown. Their children were Olive, Roswell, Buel, who died in the Civil War, Corydon, Sylva, Harrison, Ruth, Celinda, George and Arthur Isaac.

If anyone know if there is a connection between Zylpha Beacha and Philander and Lewis BEACH, who moved to Cattaraugus County around the same time, would be appraited. Thank you for reading my post.

Helen LeStrange of Olean, NY

pwest10 — 9 Dec 2007 1:28:19 GMT

Gurnsey (sp.) Hollow or Cemetery

fmk_1 — 10 Jan 2008 1:59:33 GMT

Does anyone know of "haunted" ground called Gurnsey Hollow or Gurnsey Cemetery. It's somewhere off in Catt. County somewhere. It's said that sounds of footsteps echo through this area, and the ground even "glows" at night. I'd be interested in finding out more.

Martin McCarthy and Catherine Corry, Limestone or Nichols Run

oloughlin257 — 14 Apr 2008 2:50:08 GMT

Looking for info on Martin McCarthy. Martin immigrated from Co. Clare, Ireland around 1850 at age 12. He married Catherine Corry. They lived in Nichols Run. They had 12 children.
One child was Margaret McCarthy who married John Ryan. They lived in Limestone and their daughter Catherine M. Ryan lived and died there (1914-1972) and is buried in Limestone cemetery. One other daughter was Agnes McCarthy (my Grandmother). I have a picture of Martin McCarthy's home in Nichols Run, where she was raised.
Would like to know about any cemeteries in Limestone or Nichols Run where I might find birth and death dates for any of the above.

Chamberlain Military Institute, Randolph

Greg Joubert — 18 Oct 2005 2:42:08 GMT

I was trying to determine where in Randolph the Chamberlain Military institute was located. If it was standing today, what would it be near?
Thanks.
Greg Joubert

Phillips of Salamanca

bkbarraclough — 12 Apr 2008 8:51:31 GMT

Seeking info on Margaret (maiden name unknown)Phillips, wife of Jimmy (James?) Phillips. Only info I have, is that they were husband and wife as of 1924-25, and I think divorced later.
Margaret had a son born March 1925 in Salamanca, who was given up for adoption (I think because Jimmy was not the father). The son's adoption was in McKean Co.,PA. in 1925.

Cutting family from Farmersville, New York

dolly68 — 12 Apr 2008 4:02:53 GMT

Looking for information on David Cutting family from Farmersville New York.

My Great Grandmother was Diana Cutting, daughter of David Cutting.

My grandmother married Russell Holbrook. Looking for marriage for them and death information on David Cutting.
I think he died around 1870's.

respond to Vicki at scribrace@yahoo.com

Caswells of Randolph

timothylake — 9 Apr 2008 2:15:26 GMT

Searching for more information on the Caswell family that lived in Sample Hill, Town of Randolph during the 1800's.

Lakes of Randolph and South Valley

timothylake — 9 Apr 2008 2:13:33 GMT

Have been searching for years for more information on the Lake family that lived in the Village of Randolph and on Sample Hill during the 1800's.
Alexander Lake, Civil War Vet, Edwin DeForest Lake, John Lake, Fremont Lake, Rebecca Babcock Lake, Almira Bowen Lake.

Finding cousins for a Jefferds( Randolph area)

Barbara — 3 Nov 2005 1:43:28 GMT

Hello everyone,

Would there be anyone ou there that is researching
Jefferds?

My cousin is a Jefferds and I'am helping him get
started. My initial search has lead me to Lamont
& Tillie Jefferds. I traced Lamont a little further back.
He would be the son of Melville Owel Jefferds & Emma
J Harding.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? I would be interested
in hearing from you if so.

My cousin's Dad left NY a long time ago, so there is
no longer any contact with New York. All the descendants
live in the West ( mostly San Diego).

Thank you very much if you can help.

Sincerely,

Barbara Joly

Families of Cattaraugus

M. H. Jones — 11 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Many of these families came from Chenango Co., New York from VT, Conn. and RI and went on to Iowa (Some stayed) and some went on to Nebraska, stopping for a while in WI, MI. Some ended up in CA, WA, Idaho and OR. If you would like to exchange information on any of these lines, please contact me at my E-mail address (nonimom@juno.com). Home address is P.O. Box 275, Prospect, OR 97536. Thank You for reading this message and I hope to hear from you. M.H. Jones

Looking for info on the owner of a store in Ashford, NY

sarajayne1969 — 29 Mar 2008 6:24:57 GMT

I am looking for descendants of George Evans who owned a store in Ashford, Cattaraugus Co., NY. I am his gg granddaughter. I am in possession of some tin "coins' that say Geo. A. Evans, Ashford, NY on one side and good for 50 cents worth of merchandise on the other. These coins are about the size of a quarter. There are some smaller ones for 5 and 10 cents as well. What I know about George Evans is as follows:

John Evans (father of George) was born in Germany in 1838 died 1905. His parents were both born in Germany. John immigrated to the US in 1852 and married May M. who was born in NY in 1839 and died 1921. Her parents were both born in France. In 1880 census in Boston, New York family is listed as John, age 42, Mary, age 41, Ida, born 1867, George, born 1870, Mary born 1879, Arthur born 1871 died 1922, Hattie born 1872, Charles born 1874, Franklin D. born 1877 (died as a child ?? no death date available), Clark, born 1880 and died 1912. John, May M. (Mary on the stone), Arthur, Franklin and Clark are buried in Fairview Cemetery in SPRINGVILLE, NY. George, born 1870, married another Mary who produced Raymond Evans born in 1899 and died in 1984 in SPRINGVILLE, NY. He married Ruth Ackie Clark, daughter of Timothy Clark. I cannot find anything prior to 1880 on the EVANS family.

Glovers in 1800? Also Fish & Boardman....

maryann_r12 — 27 Jun 2006 9:13:01 GMT

I'm trying to find more about a group of Glover siblings who were born in Washington Co., NY, moved to Cattaraugus Co., NY with their family. I feel like their father is Ezra Glover, but am not certain. The 4 of them moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan about 1837. They were: Hannah E. (b 1804, married to Ephraim Fish), John G. (b 1809, married to Eunice Archibald), Eleanor Ann (b 1816, married to Samuel J. Boardman), and Charlotte D. (b 1821, unmarried).

I believe Eleanor Boardman had 4 sons; Alonzo Boardman who returned to Cattaraugus, NY and 3 who remained in Michigan. I've seen Probate Court documents in which Samuel Boardman petitions for the settlement of the Joshua Boardman estate.

Does this ring any bells with anyone? Would appreciate any discussion. Thank you...
Mary Ann

Dye/Kellogg

JoyBrasseur50 — 26 Mar 2008 6:16:30 GMT

I think I forgot how to use this site. Thanks for the information Joanne. I posted the Dye family information I have on this site but it is posted to myself.

Here it is again. I hope this goes to you.

JOY

Dye Family

Elisha F. Dye and Phila Cooper
Dob 11/14/1803 NY? Dob 9/2/1807
Dod 11/8/1877 NY? Dod ?

Married Nov. 25, 1824 Moved to Leon around 1820’s.

Elisha's mother was a Freeman. Phila Cooper's mother was a Barton (Barton becomes a middle name for generations to come). Brother N. Cooper.

(Children as listed in Sarah Dye's Bible)

Children: Born Died/Internment Married/Occupation
Ira 9/18/1825
Cyrus Barton* 8/5/1827 6/6/1865
Arlando 5/18/1829
Daniel 8/16/1831
Albert 11/5/1834
Amanda P. 4/17/1836
Alfred W. 11/19/1838
George W. 10/21/1841 7/19/1880?
Rebbeca J. 7/21/1844

Cyrus Barton Dye and Sarah Kellogg Father: Ashbel Loomis Kellogg 10/27/1791 New Hartford Twp,
Dob 8/5/1827 Dob 11/16/1832 Litchfield, Ct. Died 10/9/1862 Leon, Cattaraugus, NY
Dod 6/6/1865 Dod 1904 Traverse City, MI Mother: Nancy Saunders, B: 11/3/1793 Brookfield, Madison, NY, D: 10/20/1875
Married June 23, 1853

Children: Born Died/Internment Married/Occupation
Emery C. 10/18/1855
Mark Earl 8/31/1858
George Edmund 10/3/1860
Charles Barton* 11/18/1862 7/13/1939 Traverse City Alida Richardson/Merchant
Cora Ella 12/16/1865

Cyrus B. Dye died of lightning stroke. Sarah remarried George Cram (Mr. Cram had 2 children-George and Belle. Belle's children (Herbert and Louise) live in California. Grandmother Cram (Sarah) died in 1904 (buried in Traverse City, MI.) Geo. Cram died about 1897.

Charles Barton Dye and Alida Richardson
Dob 11/18/1862 Dob 11/13/1867 Chazy, N.Y.
Dod 7/13/1939 Dod 10/1953 Traverse City, MI

Married June 6, 1899

Child: Born Died/Internment Married/Occupation
Paul Barton* 9/16/1900 7/13/1986 Helen June Pierce, 6/22/1921,/Mortician

Charles B. Dye and Alida Richardson Dye lived in Monroe Center, Michigan and operated a General Store. They moved to Traverse City in 1904.

Paul Barton Dye and Helen June Pierce
Dob 9/15/1900 Traverse City, MI Dob 6/22/1898 Traverse City, MI
Dod 7/13/1986 Grayling, MI Dod 7/9/1986 Grayling, MI

Married June 22, 1921 in Traverse City, MI. Lived in Saginaw, MI. Paul was a Mortician for the Frazee Funeral Home in Saginaw and later worked for --- Funeral Home in Traverse City, MI. Interned in ---- Cemetary, Traverse City, MI

Children: Born Died Married/Occupation
Margaret Louise* 10/22/1922 Living/MI Edmond Vincent Brasseur, 5/18/1946 Saginaw, MI
James Barton 9/19/1927 Living/MI Patricia

Margaret Louise Dye and Edmond Vincent Brasseur
Dob 10/22/1922 Saginaw, MI Dob 3/8/1925 Saginaw, MI
Dod Living/MI Dod 2/25/1983 Palatine, IL Interned in Traverse City, MI

Married May 18, 1946

Children: Born Died/Internment
Paul Edmond 11/22/1951 Saginaw, MI 2/15/2006 Clinton Twp, MI
Theodore Joseph 2/9/1953 Saginaw, MI Living/OH
Elizabeth Katherine 4/2/1955 Saginaw, MI Living/MA
Brian James 9/2/1956 Saginaw, MI Living/SC
David John 4/22/1958 Saginaw, MI Living/IA
Mark William 3/9/1961 Saginaw, MI Living/IL

WOODRUFF/WATKINS

Christine Welker — 29 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Humphrey, Cattaraugus County, New York was the birth place of my grandfather-Forest John Woodruff in 1869. His parents were Clinton Daniel Woodruff and Julia Mae Watkins, daughter of John Harrison Watkins and wife Rhoby, maiden name unknown. John Watkins was the son of Abner and Marion Watkins. This family lived in Asford and Great Valley. There may be a connection to Zephy Watkins. Clinton Daniel Woodruff was the son of Charles C Woodruff and Caroline Reynolds. There are listed on the 1840 census living in Humphrey. Their two oldest daughters were born in Ohio.
The oldest daughter, Mary , married Harvey Pierce. Charles C. and Caroline both died in Humphrey in 1879. Any information would be appreciated and I would be glad to share information. Christine Welker cwelker@bslnet.com

Eells, Dentons, Tulls

COOKIE5 — 21 Sep 2002 8:12:47 GMT

Searching for any info concerning Eells families living in Cattauraugus Co., Perrysburg, early 1800's, then moved to IL. Also, Charles Tull was on 1830 census, Perrysburg. His sister, Maria Tull, married James Eells, Perrysburg, 1831. Descendants from his first wife, Harriett Gaylord, may still be in Cattauraugus Co. Charles & Maria's sister, Caroline Tull married Alvah M. Denton, moved to IL 1834. Any tidbit would be appreciated.