Jefferson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Search for Minchin/Kelly descendants

rlong149 — 7 Feb 2005 12:00:55 GMT

Is anyone researching the descendants of Mary "Polly" Minchin and her husband John Kelly of Adams Village, NY in the 19th century? If so, please contact.

Clayton - Copy of marriage or baptism from St Mary's church

lryan125 — 21 Jul 2008 6:11:28 GMT

I am looking for someone who can make a copy of a particular record from St Mary's church in Clayton.
From the FANTASTIC Jefferson County genealogy site, I know that my ggggrandfather Oliver Lachance married my ggggrandmother Catherine Myron on Feb 11, 1854 at St Mary's -- it's on Page 57, and they were married by Fr. Michael Guth. I really want to get a copy of the record. I am glad to pay postage copying & reasonable fee for your time.

I would also be pleased to get a copy of my gggrandmother's baptism, Virgina Lachance, born Jun 27, 1858, from the same church -- baptised Jun 29, 1858 -- page 59, again by Fr. Michael Guth.

1870 - 1880 Census Data for Wellesley Island

eggleston166 — 17 Jul 2008 8:11:11 GMT

I have not been able to locate family members (or their neighbors) believed to have lived on Wellesley Island during the period 1870 and 1880 in the U.S. Censuses. Is it possible the census takers for Orleans didn't venture over to the Island in those years?

Egglestons of Wellesley Island

eggleston166 — 21 Jul 2008 9:24:20 GMT

I'm looking for information on George H. Eggleston (~1829-), Delaney Cuppernall Eggleston (~1830-) before 1850 and after 1860 as well as their oldest children James H. Eggleston (~1848-), Catherine Eggleston (~1851-), and Harlow G. (~1855-) after the 1850 and 1860 Censuses puts them on Wellesley Island, Orleans, Jefferson County, New York. Any help would be appreciated!

History Of Jefferson Co., NY

tmoye — 18 Jul 2008 6:16:26 GMT

HI Everyone
I am always looking for website's about Jefferson Co. genealogy or
history. I have found they both go hand in hand. I wondered how many of
you have ever been on Marc Moshier's web site's. He does a great job of
telling the history at "A History of The Jefferson Co., Region". I go
back from time to time just rereading his information. While I was
there the other day I ran across a gold mine of old abandoned buildings
on one of his sites. I ended up spending the whole day just looking
at them. Some I remember when they were up and running. I live in
Florida but still visit family in Watertown as often as I can. I posted
the link to his one site and you will find links to the other sites on
his first page. He also has a yahoo group site called Jefferson Co.,
Wiki with a lot of information on it. Hope you enjoy them as much as I
did. Thelma

http://marcmny.tripod.com/jeffco.htm

Weston's in Jefferson County

credhead1 — 4 May 2004 3:51:17 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding Claude & Grace Weston and their two children: Orville & Hildred. James & Gertrude (Huff) Weston and their 4 children: Ralph, Morley, Edith, and Ethel. James and Claude are brothers along with Russell and Robert. Russell and Robert are from the second marriage, Claude and James from the first marriage of John T. Weston.
Any help is greatly appreciate.

Hubert John Cheney

karenjones193 — 16 Jul 2008 4:54:21 GMT

I have a photo of Hubert John Cheney's headstone. His dates are 1878-1936. His son is there too. He was Eric Raymond Cheney 1906-1977 & Edith Monica Beach is there also. It is in the Cotswolds UK. If anyone wishes to see it e.mail........karenpjones61@hotmail.co.uk

Ransom Merrill, b. ca 1796, d. 1879, bur Thurso Cem. Who is his father?

PStehm — 10 Jul 2008 8:05:19 GMT

Seeking info on who the father of Ransom Merrill was. Ransom was born abt.1795-1797, in either NY, VT or CT. Every census says something different. He married Anna Kilborn and had probably 5 children: Angeline, Merinda, Truman, Caroline and Emaretta. I am not positive abt. Angeline, who married Samuel Swartwout of Jefferson Co., NY.
Ransom lived on Grindstone Island and appears to have farmed land on the south side of the island facing the town of Clayton. (1850, 1860 & 1870 censuses.) He is buried with his wife, Anna in the Thurso Cemetery. Any info appreciated. Phyllis

Kate Scanlin and George Mullin; mid to late 1800's

NWB — 13 Jul 2008 5:42:19 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information on Kate Scanlin Mullin Gibbs.
She was born about 1851 to David and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Scanlin in Sterlingville, NY.
Kate married George Mullin and he died about 1894. She then Married Henry Albert Gibbs of Watertown, NY.
Kate died in 1919.
I am most interested in her second husband, Henry Gibbs, but would like to know more about her in general, if there are any descendants of her first marriage. She had at least 2 sons, Leon and J.M.
Thank you very much.
Nancy

Frederick George

A.E.Rogers — 11 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Watertown Daily Times undated 1914
Jefferson Co.(with picture)
Frederick George one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of this city,and the active head of the mercantile firm of A.Bushnell and Co.died Friday evening the 4th of Dec.at his home on 214 Sterling St.from a celebral hemorrhage.
Mr.George was born 30 Dec.1860,the son of Henry and Elizabeth Mantel George.He spent his youth on the north side,graduating from Watertown High School in 1878.He started work in the Bushnell Store and by 1886 he was a junior partner of the firm- The obit was cut off here,and the writer has no idea of where he is buried.

Sylvester, Milford and James Green of Orleans/Stone Mills

ryanmossman — 18 Feb 2005 2:13:05 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Green family of Jefferson County, NY. I originally thought they were from Watertown, but now believe them to be from Stone Mills in Orleans. Milford is my gg grandfather born in 1862 in Stone Mills. His father was sylvester green married to harriet mitchell and I believe (though not certain) his father was James Green. any info is appreciated.

Charles & Eliza McConnell in Rodman 1870

mcconnelldj — 12 Jul 2008 2:17:34 GMT

Looking for any additional information on Charles McConnell, born about 1839 in Canada and listed with his family in the 1870 Census in Rodman, Jefferson County.

Charles McConnell, 32, born Canada, carpenter
Eliza McConnell, 25, born NY, keeping house
Mattie McConnell, 4, born NY

CULLIN, MAHAN, DENNEE, NEALE, McDONALD

Celeste — 11 Apr 2003 11:32:23 GMT

Someone gave me a family bible from Jefferson County, there is a photo of a child Edward Bruce McDonald. Last names entered into bible are Dennee, Cullin (Cullen), Neale, Mahan. I would like to find a home for this bible with a descendant of any of the above families.

Roberts family of Jefferson county

lstar10306 — 9 Jul 2008 11:05:41 GMT

Fred Roberts born abt. 1907 d. 1965. Seeking any information on his parents: Fredrick and Lena. I have no info on Fredrick. I know Lena married at least 2 more times: Frank DeJourdan (she was charged with bigamy), and then to John McDonald. Fredricks parents maybe Joseph and Mary/Maria of Carthage??? Thanks for any help

Mrs. Oliva Wiser, 91 obit

dotty028 — 10 Jul 2008 3:52:42 GMT

2/25/1926 Lowville Republic..

Mrs. Oliva Wiser, aged 91 years, widow of Hiram Wiser, died Saturday(2/20/26) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Roberts, West Carthage. Surviving are one son, Dexter Wiser, of Binghamton, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Roberts of West Carthage.

on 1920 census, for Champion NY there is a Fred Roberts age 58 (b.1862), wife Helen age 53 (b.1867) and Oliva Wiser age 85, mother-n-law.

Isaac Rogers Family of Brownville, Jefferson, New York

65393 — 28 Jun 2008 4:34:52 GMT

I am looking for records of this family - Isaac was married to Rachel Brown we think and they are buried in Perch River Cemetary we are told. Is there anyone who has access to cemetary transcriptions or has knowledge of this family and their decendents?

Abner Brownell

carol799 — 25 Feb 2002 2:20:25 GMT

Abner Brownell was born about 1779, possibly Vermont. He married Sarah. He died April 1, 1851. Sarah was born about 1784, Vermont, she died October 30, 1876. They settled in Le Ray, Jefferson County. They had a son Brisbin Abner Brownell born February 19, 1806, Pomfret, Vermont. He married twice. 1st to Hope with whom he had at least 9 children. They are;
1) Deborah b. September 22, 1823, married Alden John Fox, January 18, 1849, and died March 27, 1903, Scriba, Oswego County.
2) George Clinton b. July 26, 1834, Le Ray, Jefferson Co., and married Electa L. Wilson, died February 26, 1893, Scriba, Oswego County.
3) Charles E. b. About 1837 d. July 19, 1874
4) Walter A. b. About 1838
5) James b. About 1848
6) Olive J. b. About 1833
7) Ann Marie b. About 1836
8) Albert M. b. About 1852
9) Alice J. b. about 1856

Hope died March 3, 1866, Le Ray, Jefferson County.

Brisbin married 2nd Anna, she was a widow of Thomas Winner. Anna died October 2, 1882.

Brisbin died November 3, 1897, Le Ray, Jefferson County.

I am looking for the maiden names of the wives of Abner and Brisbin. Also for any additional information on Abner, who are his parents, siblings and any other children, as well as marriage dates for both Abner and Brisbin. Will share what I have.
Thank You In Advance
Carol

Sanford Baker b. 1811 NY Wife Grace Ann?

OnesanNessa — 5 Jul 2008 7:47:59 GMT

I am interested in the Sanford BAKER family. A brief biography of Mr. Baker in a history of northern Michigan states that he was born in Oneida Co. NY in 1811, moved to Jefferson Co. when he was 20 y.o. He stayed there at least 8 years, then moved to the Belleville area of Ontario, Canada. He became wealthy as a lumberman, and moved next to Cheboygan, MI (~1870) where he formed a lumber company.

He probably married (maybe Grace Ann ???)while in Jefferson Co. and started his family there. Does anyone have this family on the census of 1840? Does anyone know the history of this family or the names of his wife and children?

Thanks for any help that might come.

Vanessa

MARY COON 1821-1910

lstar10306 — 2 Jul 2008 4:32:32 GMT

searchig for info on Mary Coon... possible born Canada around 1821 died Jefferson County 1910. Believe husband was Solomon Barkley b.1821 Canada d. 1895 Jefferson County. Have found spelling of Bearkley, believe to also be of same family. Any info would be of great help. Thanks

Who lives here? Mill St., Lafargeville

mawentling — 28 Jun 2008 2:47:40 GMT

Hi folks,

Does anyone have a name and contact information for the person who lives in this house?: http://rockislandlighthouse.org/diepolder_mj_property_2008.j...

The house is on Mill Street in LaFargeville, behind the old Orleans House hotel.

I would like to contact them to learn more about the house. The house stands on property once owned by my great-great-great-grandfather, Rock Island lighthouse keeper Michael J. Diepolder. I'd like to contact the owners to see if they know the age of the house. You can read more about Michael at http://www.rockislandlighthouse.org -- click on "Meet the Keepers"

Related, Michael's father-in-law, Samuel Kilborn, operated the nearby Orleans House hotel during the Civil War. You can read more about him at http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~legends/kilborn.html...

Mr. & Mrs. William C Dixon 111 ------- 50 years wed(2005)

tmoye — 28 Jun 2008 2:07:33 GMT

Mr. and Mrs. William Dixon 111 --50 years wed.

Sept.10,2005

Clayton --- Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dixon 111, Clayton Center, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 10 with about 50 family members and freinds on a dinner cruise out of Alexandria Bay.

Mr. Dixon, son of William C. and Thelma Cupernall Dixon, and Nancy E. Wagoner, daughter of Evard and Florence Dixon Wagoner, were married Sept. 10,1955, at the Church of the Thousand Isles, Alexandria Bay, with the Rev. Henry O. Hospers officiating.

Mr. Dixon graduated from Clayton Central School in 1947, and received a bachelor of science degree in 1952 from St. Lawrence University, Canton, and a master's degree from Union College, Schenectady, in 1966. He retired in 1987 after 26 years with the state Department of Transportation and taught part time at the Union College engineering school until 1993. The couple then relocated to Jefferson County and are founding members of the Jefferson County New York Genealogical Society.

Mrs. Dixon graduated from Alexandria Bay High School in 1947 and from Albany State University in 1951 with a degree in English, and received a master's degree in library science in 1952 from Albany University. She has served as a librarian in various schools.

They have four children, Felicitie Bell, Ellicott City, Md., William C. 4th , Huntersland, Mary Star Evans, Malta, and Rachel Phillips, East Greenbush, and six grandchildren.

Puffer family from Watertown, Jefferson, New York

ChristinaPuffer81 — 23 Jun 2008 9:37:28 GMT

My grandfather, Guy Rainsford Puffer was born in this area in 1917. His mother, Jennie E. Reid born 1898, supposedly worked at a ski resort where she met his father. The 1930 census lists her and her two sons living at home with her mother and father, Sumner Reid.
She is listed with the last name Puffer in this census but I have been having a lot of trouble finding any information on her husband. I found another Guy R. Puffer from this area born in 1893 in this area but can't find any documented connection between the two.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get more information?

19th century photograph album, Watertown NY

RDCalhounEagan — 8 Jul 2001 3:34:06 GMT

Can anyone provide information about the Watertown NY photographic studios listed below?

Our family has handed down a large red velvet photogaph album from the late 1800s which may have belonged originally to George Byron Calhoun 1870-1909 of Watertown, Jefferson, NY. Only two of the individuals are identified, and only two photos have dates (1890 and 1903).

The photos were taken at the following locations:

Arcade Gallery, Paddock Arcade
Arcade Gallery, Hart, Beach & Hart
Chas. S. Hart, over post office
Hart's
J.C. Banta
Johnson Bros Portraits, Hubbard Block
Johnson Bros Studios, { Cazenovia & Watertown NY
Johnson Bros, Van Namee Block
The Johnson Studio, Johnson & Budlong
Paddock Arcade
Sargeant, Public Square, opposite fountain
Slocum, Smith Building
T.S. Hewke or Hawke, Hubbard Block
Will Hart's Studio, 15 Marble Block

Knowing when the various studios operated from each location could help us narrow down the dates for these photos. All are in excellent condition. Of course ideally we would love to identify the relatives as well.

Many thanks!

CLARK/POST/HARTWELL/JEFFERS

Richard Lester Clark — 5 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm trying to flesh out info re IV, V, VI, and VII generation of CLARK families descendant from Haddam CT founder, WILLIAM CLARK (b circa 1610. d. Bet. July 22, 1681 - March 15, 1681/82. m. KATHERINE BUNCE). WILLIAM CLARK (V gen) (b 1765, E. Haddam, CT. d 6/13/1849, Pinckney, Lewis co), is stated in " Genealogical and Family History of No. NY" Vol II, pg 475,(Wm R Cutter, 1910, Lewis Hist Publ Co), as having"... settled in Oneida county, then in Jefferson county, then later in the town of Pinckney, Lewis county, in 1837. He was a farmer. He married SOPHRONIA POST (I love that name), and had issue." His son WILLIAM HENRY CLARK (b. 11/12/1810, Haddam CT. d. 1849, Pinckney, NY. m. ALMA JEFFERS,"of Pinckney", 11/1840) had sons: CHARLES EPHRAIM CLARK (my line)(b.1842, Pinckney, NY. m. 5/8/1866, FLORA LOOMIS "of Champion, NY") LUCIUS HENRY CLARK, WILLIAM G. CLARK, and DAVID ALBA CLARK. Lucius shows up in a 1875 map (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nylewis/copenhag.jpg) of Copenhagen, NY, as does what would become "a popular hostelry",the Davenport House, where CHARLES EPHRAIM CLARK, and his son ROBERT EPHRAIM CLARK (B. Adams, NY, 3/3/1875. m. EDNA MABEL LESTER 9/17/1903),would serve as proprieter and clerk/assistant, circa 1910. (the article sited above starts out "The Clarks of Copenhagen...")
If any if this makes enough sense to respond to, I'd love to hear from you.

Cyrus Bright

eeyoretoo3 — 21 Jun 2008 4:43:43 GMT

Looking for information about Cyrus Bright born in New Jersey around 1840. Married to Margaret Evans. Had a John John who was born in Phila. They lived in Philadelphia around the 1850's. Any information helpful.

George William DeJourdan

Stacey Newbern — 26 Jul 2001 8:05:57 GMT

I am the grandaughter of Donald Frederick DeJourdan of Cape Vincent, NY. I am looking for information on George William DeJourdan (Donald's brother) born after 1922. Also information on anyone related to Donald Frederick DeJourdan.

Neelp finding Sanderson Birth Dates

clarencesanderson14 — 5 Oct 2005 8:00:14 GMT

Looking for Birth dates of the following children of John Sanderson and
Clarissa Covey who lived in Watertown NY Jefferson co and also in St
Lawrence co where some of their children were born... John Sanderson
is now believed to have deserted from the British (Millia or Navy) during
the War of 1812. I have not found anything of him in England searchs.
All children were born from 1824-1841.

James Sanderson , Nancy Sanderson , Ann Sanderson , Cyrus Cannon
Sanderson , Henry Sanderson, Mary Alsina Sanderson, Orasmuss Almarion
Sanderson , Laura Ann Sanderson, Frederick M Sanderson, Francis Sanderson,
and a female Infant Born-Died 1824-1846. They all migrated
to Isabella co Michigan in 1850.

John and Clarissa Covey were married 7 Sep 1823 in Antwerp Jefferson
co NY a Rev Barrell. Antwerp only had one church at this time and it is now
owned by the Catholic Church.

Also want any information of Clarissa Covey's Parents
Stanton or (Staunton) Covey and Axie ( ) most are in the New York
census index for 1840-1850.

All help appreciated and Thanks in advance.

Clarissa (Whiting) Ross (Obit-1830 - 1924)

tmoye — 17 Jun 2008 7:44:41 GMT

Clarissa (nee:Whiting) Ross

AGED RESIDENT OF THREE MILE BAY SUCCUMBS

Mrs. Clarissa Ross, 95, Passed Away-- Services Sunday P.M.

Three Mile Bay. Feb 1, Mrs. Clarissa Ross, 95, one of the oldest residents of this place died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Crawford in Lafargeville this morning following a long illness.

Mrs. Ross was born in Gloversville but had been a resident of this place for the past 35 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. William Ross , her husband, died in 1898.

The funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter Mrs. E. Crawford in Lafageville Sunday afternoon at 1 O'Clock and from the Baptist Church of this place at 2:30 O'Clock. Rev. Mr. Howland of Lafargeville will offciate and he will be assisted by Rev. G.L. Nichols of the Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edward Crawford of Lafargeville, Mrs. Caroline Vincent of Depauville, and Mrs. Ida Carroll of this place; and one son.

NOTE: I am not sure if this was the whole obit or if it had been a line or two longer. Mrs. Ed Crawford was her daughter Jessie and Ida's last name was not Carroll but Terrill. Caroline was also known as Clarissa/Clara. Clarissa Ross was my great,great grandmother. The newspaper name only reads Special to the Standard.She was born Feb. 2,1830 daughter of Jacob & Caroline (Coons/Combs) Whiting She died Jan. 31, 1924..Thelma Moye

Sally Lewis of Jefferson Co

DMarshall2771 — 18 Jun 2008 10:31:38 GMT

Sally Lewis b: 1796 (maybe 1806) Jefferson Co married Walter Curtis of Onondaga Co. bef 1820 (do not know where)
They had 4 children, all born Elbridge, Onondaga Co.: Hamilton, Augustus Gale, Mary Ann who married Joseph Tibbets and Rachel who married Charled Giles Thomspon. Walter and Sally are my 3x gr grandparents and I need some help finding her parents and siblings.

Thank you

John M. Ross (Obit 1872 - 1935)

tmoye — 17 Jun 2008 7:50:43 GMT

JOHN M. ROSS

Bay Resident Dies Friday

Three Mile Bay...John M. Ross, expert mechanic and woodworker and a resident of this community for the past 61 years, died Friday afternoon at 4:30 at his home here after an illness of two weeks. He was 63 years old.

Mr. Ross's death was attributed to heart trouble and a complication of diseases, followed by pneumonia. Heart failure was given as the immediate cause of his death.

He was born March 2,1872, in Burned Rock settlement in the town of Clayton , a son of William and Clarissa Whiting Ross. He came to Clayton with his parents when he was two years old and resided here ever since.

Mr. Ross for several years conducted a shop at which he did expert iron and wood work. Prior to that he owned and operated a sawmill here for several years until about 20 years ago.

He had been a member of the Three Mile Bay school board for the past ten years and was holding that position at the time of his death. He also had been a member of the Chaumont Lodge No. 172, F. and A. M., for 35 years.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Fuge Ross, whom he married in Kingston, Ontario,Canada May 24,1901. Her home originally was in Gananoque. He also leaves a daughter, Thelma A. Ross, both of Three Mile Bay; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Crawford, Lafargeville, and several nephews and nieces.

Masonic Funeral services were held Monday at 2 P.M. at the home with Rev. W. H. Herzog, paster of the Three Mile Bay Baptist Church.

NOTE: He died in 1935- From my genealogy..Thelma Moye

William Ross --(Obit-1818-1898)

tmoye — 17 Jun 2008 7:32:16 GMT

WILLIAM ROSS

Three Mile Bay,Dec. 5.-- William Ross, an aged and much respected citizen, died at his home in this village Nov. 4,1898, at the age of 80 years. He had been in feeble health for a number of years but was confined to his bed four weeks previous to his death. He was born in Galway, Saratoga county, Jan. 1,1818. and when a boy came to Jefferson county, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Mr. Ross was a farmer and mechanic and was married to Clarissa Whiting about 52 years ago. He is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, Nov. 7 Rev. F.H. Richardson offciating.

NOTE: Clipping from my files..Thelma Moye

William Ross --(Obit-1818-1898)

tmoye — 17 Jun 2008 7:31:19 GMT

Antoine Belleville

kattlebell1 — 16 Jun 2008 6:07:17 GMT

I would like information from any descendants of Antoine Belleville (about 1826- June 19, 1871) or any of his family members. He was my great-great-grandfather.

Platt R. Nichols - Ancestors

nedschwartz — 16 Jun 2008 2:16:09 GMT

Searching for ancestors of my gg grandfather Platt R. Nichols. b. May 1, 1800, Denmark, Lewis, NY. m. abt 1819 to Eleanor (Nell) Austin in NY. d. May, 11 1867, Wilna, Jefferson, NY. bur. Sand Hill Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson, NY.
Other names in my search include Schwartz, Austin, Hastings, Van Antwerp, Goodspeed and Carey. Any information is appreciated.
Respecfully,
Ned S.

Agnes K. McDermott - age 94

ShirleyFarone79 — 2 Jul 2001 12:23:09 GMT

Watertown Daily Times - March 23, 2000

Agnes K. McDermott

Executive Secretary

Agnes K. McDermott, 94, formerly of 1109 Boyd St., died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Samaritan Keep Home.

Miss McDermott was a secretary in various law offices in Watertown. From 1937 to 1971, she was executive secretary for four presidents at New York Air Brake Co.

Born June 10, 1905, in Kingston, Ontario, daughter of Frederick C. and Mary Lunman McDermott, she moved with her family to Brownville, where she was a 1923 graduate of Brownville-Glen Park High School. She was also a graduate of Central City Business Institute, Syracuse.

Miss McDermott was a former communicant of Holy Family Church and an active volunteer for charities.

Surviving are a sister, Dorothy M. Maurer, Watertown, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Five brothers, Frederick P., John A., Joseph M., Daniel J. and Byron H. McDermott, and a sister, Ethel A. Ryan, died before her.

The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Cummings Funeral Home with Monsignor Robert J. McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in Brownville Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours.

Contributions may be made to Sisters of the Precious Blood, 400 Pratt St., Watertown, N. Y. 13601.

Joseph Haskin(s)

NcyHkn — 15 Jun 2008 3:57:07 GMT

I am looking for records showing that Joseph Haskin(s) (b. Mar. 24, 1761) married Deborah Beekman (b.Apr. 16, 1758)
in Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co., NY possibly on May 12, 1761.

genealogy search

jhoenke — 23 Sep 2003 9:13:10 GMT

Related to the Elijah Graves or Benjamin Graves? (.. or know of them. Lived Pamelia, Antwerp, OxBow in Jefferson Co., NY.) I am, too!! Lets talk and share info!!

MILLER, BARCOMB

Patricia D. Quinn — 14 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Miller's in Philadelphia, NY around 1870's. Specifically Frank Miller family. Any help would be appreciated. Willing to share information.

Lewis Duffany, Aged 68

suzi80 — 6 Oct 2002 12:23:09 GMT

Embolism Fatal To Theresa Man

Lighting Plant Man Succumbs On Birthday

Lewis Duffany, Aged 68

Native and Lifelong Resident of Theresa, Mr Duffany Formerly Operated Store- He Was Head of Seeber’s Dam Light Plant.

(Special to The Times.)

Theresa, April 7.- Lewis Duffany, assistant superintendent of the village lighting system and head of the lighting plant at Seeber’s dam, died here early today, his 68th birthday.

Mr Duffany died about 9 am at his home at the plant. In ill health the past year, he suffered an embolism at 5 Tuesday afternoon while leaving the plant. He was unable to speak or recognize friends Wednesday. Local physicians had expressed the belief that he would survive the attack within the course of five days.

Mr Duffany was born here April 7, 1870. He was a son of Frank and Mary Duffany. He always lived in Theresa, at one time operating a store here.

He married Miss Isabele MacDonald of Redwood, Aug 1, 1899. He took over the village lighting plant in 1918. At one time he was a member of the local fire department and later was chief.

Mr Duffany was a member of the Theresa lodge, F and AM. He was also an honorary member of the village fire department at the time of his death. He was a former noble grand of the Odd Fellows lodge here.

Surviving besides his widow are two daughters, Mrs Lena Dudley and Miss Mary Duffany; a son, Allen Duffany, all of Theresa; a brother, Frank Duffany of Watertown; two sisters, Mrs Thomas Pedder of Theresa and Mrs Charles Bartram of Clayton, and a niece, Mrs Wayne VanAllen of Theresa.

Transcribed from unknown news clipping found in the Pierce-Putnam Scrapbooks. [1938 penciled in]

Harold E Eggleston in Watertown

brianwatson49 — 11 Jun 2008 12:58:23 GMT

I am researching my family line, in doing so I came across a reference in a 1940 Syracuse newspaper report of an ancestors death. It stated that he was survived by a sister who is named as Mrs Harold E Eggleston of Watertown. I do not think that this is a complete mistake and I do know she was not a sister in law. I have spent ages just trying to find Harold E in a census without luck. There are lots of references to a Harold Eggleston in Fultonhistory but cannot find a wifes christian name given. I am not aware that a sister of Edward Skeates of Syracuse was in the US although I have not found any reference to one sister, Elizabeth Sarah, born in 1865 in Canada. I know nothing of her since her birth. It could also be an Eliza born 1867 in Canda although she was still married and in Canada in 1911. Maybe its an unknown sister, who knows.
Any help appreciated
Brian

Stowell, Bishop

catecool — 4 Jan 2002 8:13:33 GMT

Researching the following STOWELL family of Jefferson Co., NY: Eliphalet Phineas STOWELL born abt 1775 Abington, MA married Sibyl ROGERS in 1804 at Ashfield, Hampshire Co., MA. They had the following children: Gershom Rogers STOWELL married Mahala VAN SLYKE, resided Antwerp in 1850 before removing to Iowa; Porter Stowell; Phineas R. STOWELL married Elizabeth MINNICK and resided Antwerp 1850; Sibyl Stowell born abt 1808 married George Washington DAVEY; Drusilla A. Stowell born 1813 married Moses BISHOP, resided LeRay 1840 - 1860; Darius W. Stowell
born 1820 married Abigail CRANSTON; Willard Stowell married Rhoda M. Minnick, resided Champion 1850; and Josephine Stowell.

18 New portraits of early settlers online!

mawentling — 8 Jun 2008 3:08:52 GMT

Hi folks,

In recent weeks 18 new portraits of early residents have been added to the Jefferson County, NY, Pioneer Portraits Project website at http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/jefferson/ppp/

These include:

Goodloe Bell
Helen M. (Bell) Fraiser
Lucy Harper (Blodgett) (Bell) Brown
Charles Jay Eldridge
Lucy (Enos) Hamilton
Sophia Angela (Foster) Paddock
Eunice (Hall) Baker
Hannah (Hungerford) Foster
Precindia (Huntington) Kimball
Cordelia (Hutchinson) Wooward
Joseph Kimball
Maitland Sandford Robbins
Lucille (Swain) Massey
Allen A. Woodward
Estelle (Woodward) Gray
George A. Woodward
Henry William Woodward
Susan Augusta (Woodward) Tuttle

Thanks to Susan Beardsley, Joanne Kartak and Bill Woodward for providing many of these pictures!

The website currently offers 975 portraits of people living in Jefferson County in 1865 or earlier, all free for viewing. If you have a photograph of someone who lived there during this time, please consider donating it, by sending an email to jeffconyppp@hotmail.com

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Mark A. Wentling
Coordinator, Jefferson County, NY ALHN

Robbins Family

Judith DiNoto — 28 Aug 2001 4:08:51 GMT

I am searching for my mother's family. Family History tells us that my great-grandfather Robbins was born on Ellis Island, sometime in the 1800's. He was married to Nellie, 1862-1959. They had several children, one my grandfather Walter Robbins, 1883-1946, my great aunts, Clara, Viola, Hattie. My great grandmother Nellie raised my mother and uncle, Eunice b. 1923 and Maurice b.1925 (approximate dates). Their mother Mary died approximately 1926 and I have no information whatsoever on her. Any information on any of this family would be greatly appreciated.

Salina M. Combs b. 1847 married to John Combs born 1844 in Lyme

boblynnette — 11 Feb 2007 1:23:29 GMT

How can I find out what Salina Combs' maiden name is? Her middle name is M. I think that might be her maiden name initial.

Scribners, Lyme, 1830-1840

ColeenChristensen — 3 Jun 2008 6:08:47 GMT

I have the following two census records for Lyme:

1830 United States Federal Census
Township: Lyme County: Jefferson State: New York
Name: Reuben Scribner
1m <10, 2m <20, 1m <50, 1f <5, 2f<20, 1f <50
Source Citation: Roll: 92; Page: 265

1840 United States Federal Census
Township: Lyme County: Jefferson State: New York
Name: Sidney Scribner
1 Jun 1840
1m <5, 1m <30, 1f <30
Source Citation: Roll: 292; Page: 638.

Can anyone suggest how I could confirm my notion that Sidney is Reuben's son? There are no other Scribner families in the town during this period.

Chauncey M Hall 1850 census Jefferson co. NY

becky1 — 13 Apr 2008 4:39:26 GMT

trying to locate any earlier info on my gggrfa. Born circa 1799 possibly NY. Married Betsey M Miller Hall and had 9 children all shown as born in NY. His 2nd child, Oscar Alonzo Hall born 1833 was my ggrfa. Cannot find a matching family on earlier censuses so wondering if anyone local can find me any actual records - even what church he belonged to. Will be glad to compensate for records if found or I can mail away for them if I know where to go. TIA.
Becky in MI at becky1attriton.net. Use symbol for addie.

Need parents of David Colton,b:c.1844

@@momleub@hotmail.com — 16 Dec 2005 4:43:19 GMT

I need the parents of David Colton who according to 1870 census in Town of Volney, Oswego Co., NY was born in 1844 in NY state. He was a boatman on theOswego river branch of the Erie Canal. He was living with his in-laws, Simeon Snow and Caroline Dunbar Snow and his wife Mary J. Snow Colton and 2 daughters, Carrie and Bertha Colton. I notice that there were several Colton families in Jefferson Co., could he be related? Any help appreciated. (He was my 2greats grandfather.) Sally M. Leubner

Help Needed for Obituaries

Michael A. Hunter — 12 Apr 2004 3:02:59 GMT

Hi, I am asking for help locating some obit though all I have really in the year they died.

Ada House Suffel; died 1944
W. Kenneth Suffel, died June of 1963
Karl Suffel, died November 1979
Gordon R. House, died 1953
wife Bessie House, died July 1983
Carrie House Brown, died 1967
husband William E. Brown, died 1944
Estelle House, died 1948

Any help would be great

Thank you, Michael A. Hunter

Hill, Farnham or Holts in Nelson or Rodman?

edithbartley — 22 May 2008 7:26:04 GMT

My Hill, Farnham and Holt lines have Rodman, NY, and/or Nelson, NH connections. Does anyone recognize those surnames? Daniel Farnham married Dorcas Holt (1796) and moved from Andover, MA, to Nelson, NH where Dorcas's parents had moved to. Then both families moved to New York, say 1808; the Farnhams were in Madison County in 1810. Daniel and Dorcas had a son, Daniel Jr., who married (1817) Keziah Hill, whose father, Jonathan Hill, apparently and whose brother Asa Hill (Charles also?) definitely lived in or near Rodman. Any info very welcome.

Wm Merriam m. Rubie S. Lyon, dau of Varnum Lyon & Mariah Taylor

RD Calhoun-Eagan — 15 Oct 2006 12:26:48 GMT

Estate Record of Asa Barnes

DonnaBarnes2 — 1 Mar 2004 6:53:42 GMT

Alfred Z. Taylor

kjjell — 28 Jun 2001 4:01:12 GMT

Watertown Daily Times
Alfred Z. Taylor b. 22 Sep 1845 Town of LeRay or Kansas?
son of Cyrus Wellington Taylor
husband of Sarah Gregory
d. 10 Apr 1922 Great Bend

BARTLETT / HOTCHKINS, 1855

amyarmstrong — 25 May 2008 5:13:26 GMT

Married, At Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y., by the Rev. Mr. Stanton, Mr. JOSEPH BARTLETT, of Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio, to Miss MARY A. HOTCHKINS, of the former place. [Plymouth (OH) Advertiser: 02 March 1855, Vol. 2, No. 19]

Roger Savage

MariWymore — 21 May 2008 8:45:20 GMT

I am looking for information on Roger Savage who lived and died in Orleans, Jefferson, New York. I think he died about 1836. Thank you. Mari Savage Wymore

Jesse Wright, Nelson NH > Rodman NY ca. 1805

UN9565 — 12 Apr 2006 3:25:18 GMT

Jesse Wright moved from Nelson, Cheshire Co., NH, to Rodman, Jefferson Co. NY, in 1804 or 1805. He cleared land, farmed, and died on that homestead, which in 1890 was occupied by his grandson Nathan jr. Jesse's son Nathan sr married, first, Sophia Beals, of Nelson, N. H., and second, Almira Hunt, of Vermont. Nathan sr. and Sophia had four children, Lucy A., Nathan A., Elford F., and George B. Nathan sr. and Almira had a son, Charles E. The foregoing information is from Child's 1890 Gazetteer of Jefferson County, NY. From "A History of Nelson NH" ed. Parke Hardy Struthers, 1968, let me add that Jesse's wife was named Lydia, surname not given, and that Jesse was the son of either Oliver Wright (and wife Martha ___), or else Oliver's brother Nehemiah (and wife Mary Lund) of Dunstable NH. And that Sophia Beals was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth "Betsey" (Foster) Beal [sic].

Hewitt's

Linda Weir — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Hewitt's, Clintsman's, Closs's, and Ingersons and all of their relatives. Thomas B. Hewitt lived with his wife Rosannah in Evans Mills area. Others lived in Antwerp, Philadelphia and Herrings, New York. Have Hewitt's from 1625 to 1850's; searching from 1850's - current. Thank you.

Dr. Oliver J. LaFontaine - 1939 - Chaumont

ShirleyFarone79 — 2 Jul 2001 12:23:09 GMT

Death Notice
Watertown Daily Times - June 17, 1939

Chaumont, June 17--Dr. Oliver J. LaFontaine, 72, practicing physician here 43 years and one of the oldest medical practictioners of Jefferson county, died at 2:40 this morning at his home here after a long illness.

JOHN P. NELLIS

A.E.Rogers — 12 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Watertown Daily Times

Jefferson Co.
Lafargeville-Oct 25 1926 John P. Nellis 88 one of the oldest residents of the town of Orleans,died Sunday morning Oct 24 at the home of his niece,Mrs.Minnie Gurnee,with whom he had lived for the past four years.
Mr. Nellis was born 4Feb1838 at Schells Bush,Herkimer Co.a son of Solomon and Sophia Rasbach Nellis,the last of a family of three brothers.He came here with his parents,when he was seven years old,settling on a farm between Lafargeville and Stone Mills.He lived there 75years,later moving to Lafargeville,where he has since resided.
Besides his niece he is survived by two nephews Wellington Nellis of Lafargeville and Olin Nellis of Evans Mills.Two great nephews Howard and Homer Nellis of Lafargeville;two great nieces Mrs. Irene Wenk and Mis Ermine Nellis,both of Evans Mills.Mr. Nellis never married.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday Afternoon at two,from the home of Frank Gurnee,Rev.Ivan J.Howland of the Methodist Church officiating.Burial will be in Lafargeville Cemetery.

Black River N. Cemetery

bkbadger1 — 21 Jan 2008 6:28:42 GMT

I would appreciate anyone who could check out the headstone of Stanford, Elizabeth (Sweenie) wf Fabian C. 1875-1931). I would like to know if the headstone actually shows the 'Sweenie'.
Nancy Dixson suggested I contact Gus Rogers (the down on the knees person for Bartlett's).
He may be in ill health, or away, since I have had no reply to my e-mail to him.
Anyone willing to BRAVE the cold and possible snow to view this grave?
Thank you,
Barbara Badger

Lucy Jane Fox (Cole)

Jackie Rydman — 14 Aug 2004 10:04:55 GMT

Lucy Jane Fox (or possibly Cole) was reportedly born at Sackett's
Harbor in 1804. By the late 1840's she is placed in Ontario married
to Hogue and then to Wedge. She died in Ontario in 1890.

Letters written by descendents indicate confusion as to whether her
maiden name was Fox or Cole. I suspect that whatever her name
was, the other could be the maiden name of her mother. She was a
devout methodist and apparently told relatives that she was related
to the "Fox Sisters", spiritualists of the mid to late 1800's.

Does anyone have any clues as to her parentage?

Obit needed...

JulsGo — 4 May 2008 2:16:32 GMT

Hello everyone... I am needing an obit for Harold VanNorman. He died May 1980 in Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County.

Any help obtaining this information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time and help!

Juls

Eunice Mary Reubens/Robbins

minnielochrie — 4 May 2008 6:57:58 GMT

does any one know anything about my g g grandmother eunice mary robbins. born in 10 Oct 1902 Mid Glamorgan, wales.she died in Mar 1992, Mid Glamorgan, wales.
does anyone know of any of her siblings or what her parents were called?
eunice went onto marry emrys john in 1927. emrys was born in 1901
(9 High Street Kenfig Hill Pyle, Glamorgan)
he died in 1970
(Pyle, Glamorgan, , Wales).

apparently eunices parents were jewish and changed there name from reubens, i dont know what kind of Jews they were, but i heard that euniceas father came from Israel. can anyone help. this is too complicated for me.
oh and by the way, eunice lost an eye as a child and the other when older

Help finding Lawrence Smith

f4k05 — 2 May 2008 8:57:17 GMT

Hes my gradfather on my dads side. He dide when I was 3-5 years old. He lived in Watertown with my grandmother Helen Smith.

Kids were John (my dad), Mark, Greg and Joann.

I know that Greg still lives in watertown and Mark lives in Cape Vincent. Joann and my dad are both deceased. Any one know any more information that would be wonderfull.

He died in the early 90's

Agnes M. Egan Duff

kjjell — 28 Jun 2001 4:01:12 GMT

Watertown Daily Times 14 Aug 1999
Agnes M. Egan b. 1 Sep 1908 Watertown
daughter of Charles Egan and Malisa ? Egan
wife of Roy E. Duff
d. 13 Aug 1999 Watertown

EDGAR BEARKLEY

lstar10306 — 30 Apr 2008 4:20:49 GMT

Looking for info on Edgar Bearkely b. 1867 Canada. Married
Cecelia Upell b 1867. Their children were Flossie, Mabel,
Belva, Mytle and Florence.

George W. Ghoca

Janet — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI
Chicago: The Western Historical Company
A.T. Andreas, Proprietor (grammar as is)
Pg. 576

GEORGE W. GHOCA, proprietor and landlord of the Colby House, Marathon, was born in Lockport, Jefferson Co., NY, March 15, 1845. He came to Wisconsin in 1867, locating in Portage County, at Stevens Point, where he remained till 1873, when he came to Colby, putting up the first store building in the place. In 1874, he built the Colby House, and the same year he built another hotel in Spencer. He enlisted, in 1861, in the 1st NY Light Art., Bat. C, and came home a sergeant. In 1875, he was appointed Chairman of the Town Board. In 1877, he was elected Chairman of the Board, and again in 1878. That Fall was elected Sheriff of Marathon County, and is now on the Board of 1881. He belongs to the Masons, being the first Master of the Colby Lodge, and belongs to the Chapter and Commandery at Stevens Point. In 1868, March 7, he married Miss Elizabeth A. Sterling. They had three children, Mary N., Allen adopted; Edith, deceaed and Ora Merle.

Bice Road in Worth

jamarsden — 21 Apr 2007 9:08:55 GMT

Can anyone please tell me how Bice Road in Worth got its name? thank you.

Frank & George H. Miller, Evans Mill/Clayton

elizwill — 19 Sep 2002 12:53:42 GMT

Some time ago (about a year) I was contacted by someone (their email is in a stack somewhere in my office, but I can't find it) looking to connect their Frank Miller, born about 1868 in Evans Mill/Clayton, to my George H. Miller, born about 1861 in Evans Mill.

I've found both listed in the 1880 Federal Census for Clayton with an adopted sister, Sarah, a boarder, George Shadler, and parents, Bonue/Boney & Rosa. Boney & Rosa are buried in the Depauville cemetery and some of their infant children are buried in the Lutheran cemetery. George H's death certificate says his parents were George T. and Therese (Grunwald) Miller.

If this sounds familiar to anyone, please drop me a line.

Yours in genealogical research,

Liz

Chauncey M Hall 1850 Theresa Jefferson county NY

becky1 — 15 Apr 2008 6:42:13 GMT

I have since discovered that Chauncey's (4th Child) son Chauncy was b: 1840 in Alexandria, Jefferson county. Now I am wondering how many of Chauncey's (Sr) 9 kids were born right in Jefferson county. Would anyone have any idea how I'd go about getting birth records or information to get them? I'm getting closer...Thanks for any assist, Becky in MI

Nathaniel Graves

AH4440 — 17 Apr 2008 1:40:16 GMT

Seek information on the Nathaniel Graves family who were in Jefferson County, New York in 1830 and 1840. Where were the children of this family in 1850?

Burial Location - POOL-DECKER, Olive in Ellisburg NY

DLDECKER116 — 7 Apr 2008 5:30:59 GMT

Does anyone know the burial location for Olive POOL-DECKER who died 1850-1855 in Ellisburg Twsp, Jefferson County, NY? She was born 1805 in Ellisburg Twsp and was the wife of Peter DECKER (1806-1864) and daughter of Elliott Pool and Olive Cornell. She is listed in the 1850 Ellisburg Twsp Federal Census as Peter's wife but doesn't appear in the 1855 NYS Census. Thank you.

James Wheeler b. 1818 d. 1856 or 1865?

OnesanNessa — 5 Apr 2008 4:51:28 GMT

Hi,
I need help in resolving the year of death for my ggggrandfather, James Wheeler. He reportedly died in a sawmill accident. The year is in question. I have often seen it given as 1865, but the gravestone inscription listed on Northern New York Genealogy's site is 1856. I don't know if this is correct, or a typographical error on the site. He is buried in St. Lawrence Union Cemetery, Cape Vincent. The thing is, I tend to believe the 1856 date, since the 1860 US census shows his wife, Mary Ann (Cramer) Wheeler as head of household, and the mortality schedule of the 1865 NY census that is on line does not list him. However, the 1865 date is the one I see everywhere. Does anyone have a photo of the gravestone, an obituary, or other evidence to confirm that the date is indeed 1856?

Thanks,

Nessa

Vautrin / Votry, Cape Vincent New York

sharonmargaretparker — 5 Apr 2008 4:31:08 GMT

I am a descendent of Jean Claude Vautrin who was born 1794 in France, and who moved to Cape Vincent New York with his wife Gabrielle, and their daughters Margaret, b. abt. 1826 and Anna born abt. 1832. I am looking for information about ancestors and siblings of Jean Claude and Gabrielle. In exchange, I am willing to share information about the descendents of their son Theodore Votry who moved to Canada.

Any help is appreciated

Sharon Parker

pillar point confluence

SusanMumper — 10 Apr 2008 3:02:38 GMT

would like to know if anyone in the taylor-williams-campbell family has a copy of this book? I found a newspaper article on george and betty campbell in my dads things and found out that we are related. I like to read this book.

Chester Russell (1815-1875), son of Alanson Russell (1793-1838)

jwbittner — 4 Jul 2007 12:23:33 GMT

Looking for information about Chester Russell, son of Alanson Russell (1793-1838) and Nancy Caulkins (1794-1865), and a brother of Emmeline Russell (1814-1877), George Russell (1817-1888), and Clarinda Russell (b 1820), all born in Jefferson Co, New York.

Specifically, I am searching for information on Chester's first wife, a Nancy P ? , who was born in Connecticut in 1818. I believe Chester and Nancy married abt 1835 in Tuscarawas Co, Ohio, then moved abt 1850 to Bureau Co, Illinois, where Nancy divorced(?) him. Their daughter Mary Jane Russell (1837-1910) married William Butt Ross (1832-1919).

Chester seems to have married again before 1860 -- to a seamstress/dressmaker from England named Martha or Emma -- and had two more daughters before he died in Princeton, Illinois, before 1880. Daughters are Alice or Clarinda Russell (b 1859) and Lydia Russell (b 1865).

Any additional information will be most welcome.

Elizabeth and Kate Rawley, Alex Bay 1920

leftybarr — 29 Mar 2008 9:19:16 GMT

Looking for information on Elizabeth and her sister Kate Rawley, living in Alex Bay in 1920. Kate was married to John Cornwall. Elizabeth was at some point, the village librarian. I am looking to see if there is a connection to the Rawley's from Wolfe Island.
Thankyou Lila George

Jerry William DeYoung, 1965 obituary

RDCalhounEagan — 1 Apr 2008 10:38:59 GMT

Watertown Daily Times
27 Aug 1965

J. DeYoung
Expires at 41

Theresa, Aug. 27 -- Jerry
William DeYoung, 41, Hunt-
ington, W. Va., formerly of
Watertown and a former sum-
mer resident of Clear lake,
died Wednesday in Hunting-
ton hospital after a short ill-
ness.
The funeral will be Satur-
day at 2 p.m. in Hungtington.
Burial will be in Hungtington.
He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Vera Kidd DeYoung; two
sons, William M., Great
Lakes, Ill., James Alan, at
home; two daughters, Janet
Lee and Joyce Ann, both at
home; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry F. DeYoung, Hunt-
ington, W. Va., formerly of
Theresa.
Mr. DeYoung was born in
Hungtington, March 11, 1924,
a son of Jerry F. and Blanche
T. Loucks DeYoung. His fath-
er is a retired architect. His
mother is the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. William
Loucks, Theresa. The De-
Young family spent summers
at their cottage at Clear lake.
His father designed and built
cottages at the lake and sev-
eral churches in the north
country.
Mr. DeYoung was a super-
vising technician for Sylvania
in Seneca Falls and, while
working there, the family
lived in Watertown from 1957
to 1959.

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Many thanks to Richard Gould.

Julia Helen Jerome DeYoung, obituary, 1948

RDCalhounEagan — 1 Apr 2008 10:36:56 GMT

Watertown Daily Times
12 Jan 1948

WIFE OF ERNEST
DEYOUNG EXPIRES
___________________

Alexandria Bay, Jan. 12--Mrs.
Julia Jerome DeYoung, 72, wife of
Ernest R. DeYoung, 5 Highland
avenue, died at her home Sunday
afternoon at 5 after an illness of
two weeks. Death was attributed
to a heart ailment.
Mrs. DeYoung had suffered
from a heart ailment for some time
but had been confined to her bed
only for the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at
the home Wednesday afternoon at
2. Rev. William H. Cole, Clay-
ton, rector of the Episcopal
church of St. Lawrence here, will
officiate. Burial will be made in
Highland Park cemetery here.
Surviving are her husband, one
brother, William Jerome, Bellamy,
Ont., and a nephew, Glyndon Far-
rell, Syracuse.
Mrs. DeYoung was born at
Morristown, Dec. 6, 1875. She
spent her early life there and on
Oct. 11, 1905, was married to
Ernest R. DeYoung of Alexandria
Bay in Ogdensburg. She had al-
ways resided here since her mar-
riage. Mr. DeYoung has been
caretaker and janitor at St. Cyril's
Catholic church here for a num-
ber of years.
She was a member of the Epis-
copal church of St. Lawrence here.

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Many thanks to Richard Gould.

Stella Geru Keller, obituary

RDCalhounEagan — 1 Apr 2008 10:34:21 GMT

Watertown Daily Times
25 Nov 1963

MRS. STELLA G.
KELLER IS DEAD

Philadelphia, Nov. 25--
Mrs. Stella Gerue Keller,
widow of Herbert E. Keller,
died at 9:20 this morning in
the Jefferson county hospital,
Watertown, where she had
been a patient since March 18.
Among the survivors is a
daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Ina M.)
Klock.
Mrs. Keller was born in
the town of Alexandria, a
daughter of Gerry and Ade-
line Whitney Gerue. She was
married in Plessis to Herbert
Everett Keller, a native of the
town of Leray.
Mr. Keller died Oct. 22,
1940, following an accident
on a shaft of a well-drilling
machine in which his arm was
severed.

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Many thanks to Richard Gould.

George Riley Gilman 1860-1941, obituary

RDCalhounEagan — 1 Apr 2008 10:31:12 GMT

GEORGE GILMAN,
AGED 80, EXPIRES
_________________

Theresa, Jan. 30--George Gil-
man, 80, died at the Central hos-
pital in the this village at 11 Wednes-
day night, after an illness of about
three weeks. Mr. Gilman had
been active until he suffered a
stroke a few months ago. He suf-
fered a second stroke and was
taken to the hospital here two
weeks ago.
He was born Oct. 10, 1860 in
Alexandria, where he spent his
early life. He was a carpenter
by trade and was employed here,
in Rochester and about the Thou-
sand Islands. Later, he operated
farms in this section. He was
married 57 years ago to Miss
Katherine DeYoung, of Alexan-
dria Bay, the wedding taking
place in the Getman house here.
About 20 years ago the couple
purchased a home in this village.
He is survived by his wife and
six children. They are: George,
Theresa; Mrs. Gladys Burrows,
and Leon, both of Rochester;
Lawrence, Theresda; Albert, Roch-
ester and Keith, Pittsburgh, Pa.

NOTE from transcriber: Geo. R. Gilman
was the son of George W. Gilman and
Friendly Evans Gilman.

Many thanks to Richard Gould.

Henry Deane

WBellrose9278 — 17 Mar 2002 6:08:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the son of Dr. Henry Hamilton Deane & Ida Mirim Bolton. This would be Henry H. Deane Jr. He would be my great uncle. I am looking for his birth date and any other information on him.

Thank you
Walt Bellrose

Obit : Michael Messina (1971)

tmoye — 22 Mar 2008 6:35:40 GMT

MICHAEL MESSINA

Watertown Daily Times:1971

Michael Messina Dies at 90

Evans Mills --- Michael Messina, 90, died this morning at 5 in the house of the Good Samaritan,Watertown,where he had been a patient three weeks.

The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Frederick Brothers Funeral Home,Rev. Russell Champlin,campus minister of Jefferson Community College and Watertown School of Commerce,officiating, Burial will be in Evans Mills Cemetery.

Freinds may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Surviving are a son ,Joeseph, and a daughter, Mrs. Clarence ( Mary ) Chamberlain, both of Evans Mills; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Born Oct.21,1881,one of four children, at Castellemare on the Island of Sicily, son of Guesippi and Maria Bommentre Messina, he attended the local schools on the Island.

He came to this country as a young man,living first in Brooklyn before coming to Utica-Watertown sector. On May 18,1919, he married Grace Merritt of Evans Mills in the church of the Savior,Syracuse. The couple had lived in this village since their marriage. She died April 10,1968. Mr. Messina had been employed by private contractors in road construction.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows, of the Masonic Pisgah Lodge 720 and of Rebekah Lodge 641.

NOTE: Michael Messina was my brother-in-law, Lawrence David Chamberlain's, grandfather. David is the son of Mary (Messina) and Clarence Chamberlain. This was printed in the Watertown Daily Times in 1971. I don't have any more on the date but could get that information later. Found in one of my grandmothers old scrapbooks. ...Thelma Moye.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wilson

ShirleyFarone79 — 2 Jul 2001 12:23:09 GMT

WILLIAM PHILLIPS

lstar10306 — 19 Mar 2008 9:06:54 GMT

William Phillips poss. born abt 1848 in canada, wife Amelia,children Gertrude and Gilbert. Family lived in Jefferson County. Interested in wife Amelia. I think she may have been a Lavigne/Lavine. Does anyone have info on this family.

obit look up

lstar10306 — 18 Mar 2008 1:36:37 GMT

If some one could get me the obit for Fred Roberts died
May of 1965 in Watertown I would be greatful.
Thanks

RE: STOCKWELL

june1008 — 20 Jul 2001 3:56:32 GMT

Looking for info on Charles Stockwell who lived in the town of Philadelphia, Jeffersom Co, NY He came from ST Lawrence CO. about 1910. He died 1920 and is buried in SO Watertown Cemetery. He had a daughter Bessie. Will share any info I have on his family. Thank you June Kingston

Gordon Elwood (d. 1871) in Watetown, NY

jayhawkeye — 31 Dec 2006 10:20:00 GMT

Looking for information on Gordon Elwood (d. 1871) in Watertown, NY. Believe Gordon was born in Scotland, worked for the railroad and possibly died while working for the railroad. He was married to Cynthia Corline (Carrie) Beatty (b. 1 Feb 1844) in Canada and they had one child, Frank (b. 23 Sep 1871) in Watertown, NY. After Gordon's death, Carrie and Frank relocated to Iowa to live with Carrie's parents (Robert and Susan Beatty). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Steve Hayes

GEORGE ELWOOD

Kally2 — 17 Mar 2008 3:21:44 GMT

Looking for information on GEORGE & CARRIE ( BEATY / BEATTY ) ELWOOD.
they had a son : FRANK ELWOOD , B: 1871 , Watertown , N.Y.

GEORGE was to of been killed in a train wreck around 1871.
Any info on this family or George , would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You
Kris , IA

Has any one heard of a train wreck in 1871?

Kally2 — 17 Mar 2008 3:47:49 GMT

I am interested in finding out about a train wreck that happened around 1871 or so.
I have a person in my family line that his father was killed in a train wreck when he was 3 mos , which if this is true it would of happen in Dec, 1871.
The Family lived in Watertown at the time.
Father's name was George Elwood.
Any info would be a great help,.
Thank You.
Kris

Kelsey descendents

joycejan — 10 Mar 2008 12:36:02 GMT

A recent article on the Jeff.Co. page said an Eliza Fairchild Cadwell Kelsey celebrated her 98th birthday in 1938 in Theresa NY. She was the daughter of my husbands great grandmother Juliette Thompson Fairchild Manning. Elizas name appears in our family bible plus some pictures.
Does anyone have any information on this family?
Thanks . Joyce Hunter Manning

MINERVA BROWN CULBERTSON

lstar10306 — 15 Mar 2008 7:35:19 GMT

Looking for info on Minerva Brown Culbertson 1857-1949. Died Antwerp. Husband may have been Andrew? Have no info on him.

Newspaper Pictures

MaryEllen (Place) Rigsby — 13 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have 2 old newspaper pictures from Brownville in Jeff. Cty.
These pictures are not of superior quality, but I would be willing to make copies for anyone interested.
One is the Boyscout group taken in 1909 or 1910. It is the first troop formed in northern NY. The other is of the 5th and 6th grades of the Brownville school.
I have no idea of the date these were published. They were in my father's possesion as he was in both of the pictures.
The names on the Boyscouts are:
Earl Huff, Howard Brownell, Henry Wagner, Robert Merriam, Wesley Place, Ross Merriam, Royal Forbes, Herman Prosser, Marcus Farrington, Martin Hosner, Leslie Zimmerman, Ross Huff, Herman Smith, Bert Thomas, Fred Liddy, with James Langenfelter the scout master, and Rev. William Williams.
The school picture has the following;
Veronica Emond, Irene Hardy, Maude Berkman, Jennie Liddle, Ruby Luffman, Elsie King, Theosa Harrington, Dorothy Casson, Beatrice Trickey, Levantia Fox, Marjorie Lindsey, Violet Trickey, Marion Soper, Katherine McManaman, Gladys Kilborn, Marion Petrie, Dorothy McCoy, Clyde Pettie, Earl Huff, Ned Roorbach, Marcus Farrington, teacher Eva B. Earl, Wesley Place, Joseph Thompson, Ward Becker, Royal Forbes, Thomas Emond, Ross Liddle, Harold Barrett, James Zimmerman, Martin Hosner, Clyde Berkman, LeRoy Bellinger, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Emond, Ross Huff.

Celia Pelow, granddaughter of Louis Jerome and Lucy Geru Jerome

RD Calhoun-Eagan — 12 Aug 2006 11:41:04 GMT

Celia Pelow is listed in the 1880 census as age 9 and living in Alexandria, Jefferson, NY with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gerome, most often spelled as Louis Jerome.

Louis & Lucy later moved to Palermo, Oswego, NY. There is a Celia Pelo in Palermo in 1910 and 1920, but this is a married name. Louis, apparently widowed, remarried in Palermo NY at age 74 in 1908.

Seeking any additional information about this family.

Pearl M. Keller Kenfield 1902-1970

RDCalhounEagan — 13 Mar 2008 11:22:10 GMT

Watertown Daily Times, 27 Aug 1970

Mrs. Lloyd Kenfield Dies at 68

Mrs. Pearl M. Kenfield, 68, wife of Lloyd H. Kenfield, died at 9:30 this morning at her home of a heart attack.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd, a daughter, Mrs. Barton C. (Barbara J.) Wing, Jolliet, Ill.; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Ina Klock and Miss Gladys Keller, Philadelphia.

Arrangements with the Reed and Benoit Funeral Home are incomplete pending the arrival of her daughter.

Born July 17, 1902, in Plessis, a daughter of Herbert and Stella [Geru] Keller, she attended schools in Plessis and Philadelphia and graduated from a private business school in Philadelphia. Following graduation, she was employed by the William S. Rice Co. of Adams.

On March 4, 1922, she was married to Lloyd H. Kenfield of Adams in the Carthage Methodist Parsonage with Rev. L. A. Griggs officiating. Following her marriage, she was employed bt Atty. William H. Gillman and later worked in the billing department of the New York Air Brake, retiring a few years ago.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Mary Lennebacker (Mrs. Max Wheeler), daughter in law of Chauncey Wheeler of Alex Bay

RDCalhounEagan — 13 Mar 2008 11:56:43 GMT

Richfield Springs Daily, Aug 1915

---Mary Jeanette Lennebacker, wife of Maxwell Wheeler, died at St. Vincent de Paul hospital in Brockville, Ontario, on August 21st, following an operation. The husband and infant daughter survive. The funeral was held at the late home of the deceased in Alexandria Bay on August 24th and interment was made at her family home in Oaksville on Wednesday, the 25th. Mrs. Wheeler was in her 29th year and was married in April, 1913. She was a niece of A. R. Lennebacker of this village and had many friends here who regret her death and who feel deep sympathy for the mourning relatives.

Lewis Phillips Family marriages and deaths

jmfellows_1 — 9 Mar 2008 7:33:46 GMT

Lewis Phillips b 1785 New York d 1863 Lyme New York married Elizabeth McCombs and had 12 children all born on their farm in Lyme, Jefferson, New York. Some married. How do I get dates on marriages, deaths from state of New York online without spending money? Other states have historical sites with geneology information easy to look up.

Orleans Corners Cemetary

scott6672ny — 7 Feb 2008 8:09:36 GMT

There is a listing for Zilpha Fults 11DEC1857 55Y wife of Jacob Fults in Bartlett's Orleans.

There is no Jacob??

According to 1850 census from Theresa he would have been born in 1798.

Scott Barker
sbarker3@ptd.net

Paul Slate

LCordero1989 — 9 Mar 2008 11:35:58 GMT

PAUL J. SLATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY RETIREE

BROWNVILLE -- A committal service with full military honors for Paul J. Slate, 69, of 304 Brown Blvd., was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today in Dexter Cemetery with the Rev. Jerome B. Wichelns officiating. A gathering will be hosted at the Slate home after the service.
Mr. Slate died Sunday morning at his home while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with TLC Funeral Home, Watertown.
Mr. Slate was the maintenance assistant at the Jefferson County Department of Building and Maintenance until his retirement in May 1988.
Born May 6, 1930, in Watertown, son of Leo I. and Adelaide M. McQuillen Slate, he attended Brownville-Glen Park High School. He joined the Marine Corps on January 4, 1949, in Albany and served until being discharged April 20, 1952, in New York City.
For his service, he earned the Korean Service Medal and the Untied Nations Medal.
He married Diane Roseboom on April 29, 1955, in Limerick.
Mr. Slate was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1400, Watertown, and a past member of American Legion Post 588. A fan of baseball and other sports, he was a coach for the American Little League and for a fast-pitch softball league. He enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Debra) Merrick, Glen Park, and Mrs. Dale (Kathryn) LaJuett, Brownville; two sons, Stephen P., Dexter, and Daniel J., Evans Mills; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins.
A brother, James H., died in 1971.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, St. Paul's Episcopal Church or a charity of one's choice.

James Slate Obit

LCordero1989 — 9 Mar 2008 11:04:26 GMT

MAN KILLED WHEN TRUCK OVERTURNS

A Watertown, R.D. 4, man was pronounced dead an arrival at Mercy Hospital early this morning following a one-vehicle accident on Route 12, Town of Brownville.
State police said James H. Slate, 47, of the Bonney Road, was pronounced dead by Dr. Jay Edison, assistant county medical examiner, shortly after the 12:20 a.m. accident. An autopsy was scheduled for later this morning.
According to police, Slate was driving south in a pickup truck when he failed to negotiate a slight left curve about two-tenths of a mile north of the Vaadi Road.
The truck, they said, went off the right side of the road and rolled twice, hurling Slate 59 feet, and then came to rest on its wheels.
Troopers D.L. Sacco and R.M. Narrigan investigated for state police.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Jean V. Benney Slate; his father, Leo I. Slate, Brownville; four children, Mrs. Douglas (Linda J.) Kenfield, near Burrville, and Mrs. Donald (Carol D.) O'Donnell, David G. Slate and Darlene M. Slate, Bonney Road; four grandchildren; and a brother, Paul J. Slate, Brownville.
His mother, Mrs. Adelaide M. McQuillen Slate, died at Brownville Feb 6, 1967, at the age of 71.
He was born in Watertown June 16, 1924, a son of Leo I. and Adelaide M. McQuillen Slate. The family moved to Brownville more than 30 years ago and he attended the Brownville-Glen Park High school.
In earlier life he was an employee of the Knowlton Brothers Paper Company, the New York Air Brake Co., and the state highway department and the Ready-Bilt Co. of Brownville, but at the time of his death had been employed of the Brownville Paper Co. about 25 years. He had been a backtender and winder, but finally was a watchman.
He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the navy for 37 months, 31 of them at sea. He enlisted in the navy in November 1942, served in the European Theater of the war and spent a year in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Arkansas. He was honorably discharged Dec 30, 1945.
Mr. Slate married Miss Jean Vada Benney of Chaumont Nov. 14, 1946 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Brownville.
He was a member of that church and of the Brownville Post of the American Legion, 588.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at 9:30 from the Cleveland Funeral Home and at 10 in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Brownville. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m.