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Need Will or Estate lookup for Asa Pritchard of Georgetown, Madison co., NY

hslawblm — 14 Oct 2008 8:37:00 GMT

Can anyone look up a will or estate record for
Asa Pritchard of Georgetown, Madison Co., NY
Will is
MADISON COUNTY for
PRITCHARD, ASA
GEORGETOWN
NY-27-P-535

I think he died between 1870 and 1880. Trying to find out if a daughter, Hannah Mariah is mentioned.

thanks so much! Bonnie

Obit needed for Hubbardsville resident Gertrude Crumb

jraymontky — 27 Aug 2008 6:59:56 GMT

Need obit.. for Gertrude Chase Crumb. Born Jun 19, 1902. Died after 1992.

I really apreciate your help.

Sincerely, Joan Raymont

Wakeman Wheeler, 1827 - after 1910; Jerome Wheeler, 1829 - 1910

RichardWheeler599 — 6 Nov 2008 10:52:30 GMT

I am a descendant of Sylvester Wheeler, b 1801, Lebanon, Madison County, New York. He was the son of Daniel Wheeler, b 1771, Canaan, Columbia County, NY and Amanda Pease, b 1777, Connecticut. Sylvester Wheeler had three (3) sons, Wakeman S. Wheeler, b 1827, Otselic, Chenango County, NY; Jerome Wheeler, b 1829, Otselic, Chenango County, NY; and Hiram S. Wheeler, b 1835, Lincklaen, Chenango County, NY.

I am searching for information or descendants of the son, Jerome Wheeler, b 1829. He lived his earlier life in the Eaton, Madison County, NY area and at some point as a young man removed to the Cortland, Cortland County, NY area. I have seen several newspaper articles where he was visiting the Eaton area on trips and vacation, possibly to see other family members. His brother, Wakeman S. Wheeler, b 1827 was living in Eaton, Madison County, NY and it is my understanding that he (Wakeman) died there and is buried there, but I have no proof or dates. Also, Wakeman was married to Charlotte Irene Bonney, born 1831, Morrisville, Madison County, NY.

Jerome Wheeler died in Cortland in 1910, but was taken to Eaton for funeral services (Baptist Church) and burial, according to a Utica Newspaper (exact date not readable). Also, Mrs. Jerome Wheeler (Jane?) died in Cortland of typhoid fever in 1888 +/- a year or two (again, the date on the newspaper is not legible) and was removed to Eaton for funeral and burial. That obituary indicates the funeral was at her brother-in-laws house, F. B. Morse.

I would be interested in hearing from descendants of the son Wakeman S. Wheeler or the son Jerome Wheeler. I descend from the other son, Hiram S. Wheeler.

If anyone has information, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you. Richard Wheeler

Sylvester Wheeler, Wakeman S. Wheeler, Jerome Wheeler

RichardWheeler599 — 4 Nov 2008 9:28:00 GMT

I am a descendant of Sylvester Wheeler, b 1801, Lebanon, Madison County, New York. He was the son of Daniel Wheeler, b 1771, Canaan, Columbia County, NY and Amanda Pease, b 1777, Connecticut. Sylvester lived his life in Otselic (and South Otselic), Chenango County, NY where he was a merchant in the hardware business (S. Wheeler & Son). Sylvester was married to Anna Pierce, b 1798, Connecticut. They had three (3) sons, Wakeman S. Wheeler, b 1827, Otselic, Chenango County, NY; Jerome Wheeler, b 1829, Otselic, Chenango County, NY; and Hiram S. Wheeler, b 1835, Lincklaen, Chenango County, NY. Sylvester Wheeler was born 03 Mar 1801 and died Feb 1881, Otselic, Chenango County, NY.

I would be interested in hearing from descendants of the son Wakeman S. Wheeler or the son Jerome Wheeler. I descend from the other son, Hiram S. Wheeler.

If anyone has information, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you. Richard Wheeler

St Patricks Cemetery

tom b — 12 Jan 2006 12:20:12 GMT

Is St Patrick Cemetery Oneida listing on line??
Tom B

Samuel Smith, 1860 census, Georgetown

slay — 9 Oct 2008 5:39:20 GMT

Anyone familiar with Samuel Smith listed in the 1860 census for Georgetown? Samuel is age 60. With him are Mary A. Smith, 55, Charles W. Smith, 35, Aurilla Smith, 33 and Betsey Guild, 86. What is the relationship between Samuel and Betsey?

Steve Lay
Hackettstown, NJ

Obit Help Correction

sscarey60127 — 8 Oct 2008 7:58:42 GMT

CORRECTION: Obit for Marjorie Winn (maiden name Finch) d. June 1979 (SSDI date).

Thank you
Susan

Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 8 Oct 2008 7:55:31 GMT

I am looking for the obit for Marjorie Finch d. June 1979 (SSDI Date) Madison Co.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Oneida Obit

djjr7744 — 18 Sep 2008 6:18:55 GMT

Could someone find the obit for Margaret MacMillan b. 6 Apr 1891, d. Sep 1980 in Oneida, NY. Or, tell me the best way to obtain it myself.
Thanks

German Luthern churches in Oneida in 1888

ebenordms — 4 Oct 2008 8:36:16 GMT

Can anyone tell me what churches were extant in Oneida in 1888 and if they are sill operating?

Also is there a city Directory for Albany for 1885 or 1886?

Dorothea

Daniel Wheeler and Amanda Pease Wheeler Lapham, 1800’s, Madison County

RichardWheeler599 — 6 Sep 2008 7:24:10 GMT

Daniel Wheeler died in an accident at his grist mill in Earlville, Madison County, NY at age 35 in 1806 (Book below, page 554 & 555). His wife, Amanda, widowed and the mother of five young children courageously bore her trials and managed her affairs with enterprising assiduity. Seven years later, Amanda married 2nd Deacon Duty Lapham, whose daughter, Deborah B. Lapham, was the wife of Jonathan Wade, the first student of what is now Colgate University and a venerable senior missionary in Burma. Amanda Wheeler Lapham died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. L. Joslyn, in Eaton, Madison County, NY 22 April, 1869, at the advanced age of 92 (Book below, page 423, see asterisk at bottom of page). Mrs. Wheeler was one of the seven who composed the First Baptist Church of Hamilton when it was first organized, and when Elder Olmstead was pastor, and from that day to the close of her long, eventful life, she was an earnest, consistent Christian. This data is from the book "History of Madison County, State of New York by L. M. Hammond, Syracuse NY, 1872". Amanda Wheeler’s two daughters married graduates of Colgate University; Amanda Wheeler (the daughter) married Rev. Holland Turner, class of 1824 and Fanny Wheeler married Rev. Peter Latimer, class of 1826. The data comes from the book “The first half century of Madison University (1819-1869)” which is now Colgate University.

Daniel was a Veteran, Captain, New Your Militia, Columbia County & Chenango County, reference - Council of Appointment Military Records, NY, Columbia County & Chenango County, 1786-1821, Pages 375, 439 & 748 (circa 1797). Also, inscription on gravestone, Captain Daniel Wheeler is buried at Randallsville Cemetery, Lebanon, Madison County, NY. The cemetery is called Smith's Valley Cemetery today and was the subject of an article tiled "Road's Path a Grave Matter" by Bob Peel which appeared in the Empire Magazine, an insert in the Syracuse Herald American, May 11, 1980.

CAPTAIN DANIEL WHEELER was born 1771 in Canaan, Columbia County, NY, and died 25 Dec 1806 in Lebanon, Madison County, New York. He married AMANDA PEASE 1794 (or 1795?) in Canaan, Columbia County, NY. She was born 1777 in Connecticut, and died 22 Apr 1869 in Eaton, Madison County, New York.

Children of DANIEL WHEELER and AMANDA PEASE are:

ERASTUS DANIEL WHEELER, was born 28 Nov 1795, Canaan, Columbia County, NY; d. 08 Aug 1863, Hamilton, Madison County, New York; m. ELIZABETH UPHAM, 1832, Hamilton, Madison County, New York; b. 1808, Hamilton, Madison County, New York; d. 13 Aug 1868, Hamilton, Madison County, New York.

EDWARD WHEELER, was born 25 Jul 1798, Lebanon, Madison County, New York; d. 1868, Broullitts Creek, Edgar County, IL; m. NARISSA JONES, 25 Apr 1820, Clark County, IL; b. 25 Jun 1801, East Lebanon, York County, Maine; d. 26 Jan 1882, Broullitts Creek, Edgar County, IL.

SYLVESTER8 WHEELER was born 03 Mar 1801 in Lebanon, Madison County, New York, and died 14 Jan 1881 in Otselic, Chenango County, NY. He married ANNA PIERCE Abt. 1826 in Otselic, Chenango County, NY. She was born 1798 in Connecticut, and died 17 Oct 1887 in Otselic, Chenango County, NY.

AMANDA WHEELER, was born 07 Jul 1803, Lebanon, Madison County, New York; d. Abt. 1875, Otselic, Chenango County, NY; m. HOLLAND TURNER (Colgate University Class of 1824) Jul 1824, Hamilton, Madison County, NY; b. 09 Nov 1798, Walpole, Cheshire County , New Hampshire; d. Abt. Sep 1869, Otselic, Chenango County, NY.

FANNY WHEELER was born 21 Nov 1805 in Lebanon, Madison County, New York, and died 07 Feb 1878 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. She married PETER LATIMER (Colgate University Class of 1826) 01 Jun 1826 in Homer, Madison County, NY, son of PICKET LATIMER and EUNICE. He was born 30 Mar 1800 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, and died 07 Feb 1878 in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.

Question – Daniel Wheeler is my 4th great grandfather. If there are other descendants of Daniel & Amanda Wheeler out there, please contact me so we can compare notes. Richard Wheeler

Article - ROAD’S PATH A GRAVE MATTER, by Bob Peel (Daniel Wheeler, born 1771)

RichardWheeler599 — 6 Sep 2008 4:05:38 GMT

ROAD’S PATH A GRAVE MATTER, by Bob Peel (Daniel Wheeler, born 1771)

From - Sunday Syracuse Herald American Newspaper, center section (Empire Magazine), May 11, 1980, page 17.

Two centuries ago down in Smith’s Valley on the banks of the Chenango River (Lebanon, Madison County, NY) they started a do-it-yourself cemetery to save a milling community. It worked perfectly and today local residents are doing their best to make certain this particular piece of their history never again slides back into weed-choked obscurity.

Smith’s Valley is more than halfway down the Chenango from Eaton to Randalleville. The cemetery sits safely off the east bank of the river; it was one of the first areas to turn green this spring as the Valley woke up from winter. Several hundred tombstones are lined up under the spruce and cedar trees. They mark the final resting places on this earth for families tracing their way back to the pioneers. Their names make a Who’s Who for Smiths Valley. But it may be the most important one of all simply has no name. He may have been a pauper, criminal or simply an unknown person. Here is how it happened.

When the first families moved in from Vermont and New York’s lower Hudson Valley, roads were little more than paths and they stayed that way. In 1797, the state Legislature authorized a lottery to raise $45,000 for rural road improvement. Smith’s Valley needed help badly. The center of activities was a pair of mills. Dan Wheeler ran the gristmill on the west bank while his brother, Elisha, had a sawmill across from him and slightly down stream. All the neighbors needed the Wheeler brothers and they respected their honesty and skill. But, when news that a new road was authorized, it appeared the mills might he isolated or even lost completely.

Back on the hills west of the two mills, the growing village of Lebanon had some citizens with a little extra clout. They began to pull a few political strings to get that road money to pay for a route cut directly east from Lebanon to Fayne’s Settlement, now better known as Hamilton. And that would have left the two Wheeler mills high, dry and probably eventually out of work. Something had to be done. The valley people felt they had reason on their side but it evidently didn’t help. More drastic action was needed.

David Shapley Jr., one of the early settlers, and Dan Wheeler, the gristmill owner, took action. Very quietly, probably well after dark, they went up toward Eaton and exhumed a cadaver from the potter’s field there. The site was close to the present location of the Gerritt Smith Infirmary. Then, still in the darkness, they reburied the unknown in a field smack dab in the middle of the new road route favored by the hill people from Lebanon. More burials soon followed and an official cemetery association was formed. Stone slabs marked the graves.

The mid-night shovel work succeeded. The hill people abandoned their proposal to run the new road straight down the hill. The alternative was accepted and the route circled around the valley to take in both of the Wheeler mills before it continued eastward.

Today the road to Hamilton follows essentially the same direction. You come down School House Hill., cross the River Road and go along Armstrong Road until you turn northeast for Hamilton. It is the long way around.

That cemetery proved to be no dig-by-night venture. Both the Shapleys and the Wheelers made certain its existence was justified. Eight (8) Wheeler and ten (10) Shapley graves were dug there before 1850. One of the earliest is that of Dan Wheeler, one of the co-conspirators. He died on Christmas Day, 1806, when an accident took his life in his own mill at the age of only 35 years. The miller still was very well regarded by his family and friends. The faded and weatherworn stone reads: “He lived a good moral life and left some evidence at his death of a glorious resurrection.” If you are in the area before the grass grows too high you will easily see the outlines or foundations of the two Wheeler mills. Take Armstrong Road across the Chenango River. The little cemetery stands out like a jewel after you pass the remnants of the two mills. About three years ago (that would have been 1977) a restoration and maintenance committee was formed to rescue it from oblivion. The stones had fallen and many were broken. Myrtle, ever present in country burial grounds, covered most of the markers. Weeds of every description stood between the stones and what was left of a fence was in worse shape than the tombstones. Some of the graves and most of the walkways had sunken below ground level; they collected rain water in the summer.

(The actually article go on, but I have end my word-for-word transcription at this point).

The restoration and maintenance project was very successful and today, in the year 2007, Smith’s Valley Cemetery is in excellent condition.

This information is excerpts from the original article written by Bob Peel. It was published in the Sunday Syracuse Herald American Newspaper, center section (Empire Magazine), May 11, 1980, page 17.

Origin of Randalleville Cemetery, now Smith’s Valley Cemetery, on Armstrong Road approximately ½ mile east of the Chenango River.

Daniel Wheeler, born 1771, Canaan, Columbia County, NY; died December 25, 1806 (Christmas Day) Lebanon, Madison County, NY. Daniel Wheeler is the 4th great grandfather of Karen Wheeler Sherbeck, Richard, Donald & Douglas Wheeler, all natives Syracuse, NY - community of Eastwood (Richard is now retired and living in Florida and Donald died on 06 Jul 2004).

need info from obit

amhouseketter — 7 Jul 2008 2:00:18 GMT

I'm trying to get info from the obit of Jeanne(Southard) Richardson she died April 27,1997 I would like to find out where she is buried and if she had any children(her husband is William).In the SS Death Index her last residence is Canastota.
Thank You for any help,
Annette

Obit needed for Hamilton resident Bessie White Chase

jraymontky — 27 Aug 2008 9:19:22 GMT

Bessie White Chase of Hamilton was born in 1885 and she died in 1951. She was the wife of George Chase.

Trying to verify her maiden name...your help is appreciated.
Sincerely, Joan Raymont

Clark/Walker family

frncesc2001 — 27 Aug 2008 6:10:21 GMT

I am researching the family of Samuel Clark, probably born sometime around 1870. I have not been able to positively identify him in any census which makes it very difficult. Here is what I have found on the family.

James Clark, was born in Jewell, Oneida Lake Janueary 23, 1897 (I am not quiet sure where this is) son of the lat Samuel and Mary Walker Clark. This was written when he died in 1944. He had lived in Oneida for 35 years. He was a salesman for Oneida Limited then for the Scheifele Candy Company before running restaurants. In October 1929 he and his wife, Alice Smith, bought the Earl McGuinness Candy and Tobacco store in downtown Oneida. 5 years later they bought "The Gables" Restaurant and moved it to their residence, 422 Elizabeth Street (is there still a restaurant called the Gables?) He is survived by his wife and three children: Alice Smith Clark(wife), Nancy (daughter), David J. (son), Charles S. (son). Also, 2 brothers: Isaac of Yorkville and John of Syracuse.

Charles and David were both in the Air Force when their mother passed away about 10 years later. Isaac died in 1972 and his wife, Ruth Kling Clark died in 1962.

If anyone thinks that they may have a connection, or any information on this family I would be really happy to get it. Thanks in advance!

Francesca

Lawton - Chappel in Madison and Chenango counties

wacky124d — 15 Aug 2008 11:57:18 GMT

Hi! I am searching a possible trail that goes like this........Grant LAWTON born NY @ 1790, was living in Madison County NY @1813. Enumerated in Greene census in 1840. Daughter Eliza Ann LAWTON possibly married a CHAPPEL in 1830's or early 1840's. I'm also looking for the adult male CHAPPEL who may have died in the 1840's. If any of these families tie in with your research, I would love to know. Thanks!

Smith and Westervelt

jwife599181 — 28 Feb 2004 8:32:26 GMT

Looking for information on Haschel (Hascall) H Smith b. abt. 1841 NY d. Unknown. Married Pheobe (Phebe) A. Westervelt February 24, 1870 Clinton Co., Michigan.
Pheobe b. Abt. 1850 Oakland MI. Daughter of John C. Westervelt and Ellen Kierstead. Died Unknown
In 1880 Census Hascall and Phebe as listed lived in Lebanon, Madison Co., NY. Hascall was a Farmer.
Children
1. Minnie A. Smith b. abt.1871 PA
2. Ella H. Smith b. abt. 1873 PA
3. LeRoy H. Smith b. abt. 1874 PA
4. Harry W. Smith b. abt.1876 PA
5. Frank J. Smith b. 1879 PA

Would like to know what year Hascall and Phebe died
and where they are buried. Any other information on this family will be appreciated.
Thank you

Kelly family of Hamilton, Madison, NY

Giselle61 — 14 Aug 2008 10:19:27 GMT

Hi -
I am looking for obits, census, anything on the following family - any help at all is appreciated

Sincerely,
GiGi

John KELLY (AFN:1ZV4-K6) Pedigree

Born: 1832 Place: Ireland
Died: 24 Apr 1905 Place: Rochester, Monroe, Ny
Buried: 26 Apr 1905 Place: Hamilton, Madison, Ny
Married: 1853 Place:

Father:
Mother:

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Wife's Name
Mary BARRY (AFN:1ZV4-LC) Pedigree

Born: 1834 Place: Ireland
Died: 7 Mar 1905 Place: Rochester, Monroe, Ny
Buried: 9 Mar 1905 Place: Hamilton, Madison, Ny
Married: 1853 Place:

Father: Thomas BARRY (AFN:BJS1-QT) Family
Mother: Bridget (AFN:BJS1-R1)

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Children

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1. Sex Name
M Patrick KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-43) Pedigree

Born: 1854 Place: , Madison, Ny

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2. Sex Name
M Thomas KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-6F) Pedigree

Born: 1857 Place: , Madison, Ny
Died: 1924 Place:

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3. Sex Name
M Michael KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-7L) Pedigree

Born: 1858 Place: , Madison, Ny
Died: 2 Nov 1895 Place:

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4. Sex Name
F Anna E. KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-9X) Pedigree

Born: 1866 Place: , Madison, Ny

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5. Sex Name
M Richard KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-C9) Pedigree

Born: 1869 Place: , Madison, Ny

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6. Sex Name
M John KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-58) Pedigree

Born: Apr 1855 Place: , Madison, Ny
Died: 26 Jul 1875 Place:

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7. Sex Name
F Maria A. KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-B4) Pedigree

Born: 28 Jun 1867 Place: , Madison, Ny
Died: 13 Feb 1904 Place:

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8. Sex Name
F Margaret G. KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-DG) Pedigree

Born: 23 Aug 1872 Place: Hamilton, Madison, Ny

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9. Sex Name
M James Aloysius KELLY (AFN:1ZV4-FH) Pedigree

Born: 14 Sep 1870 Place: Hamilton, Madison, Ny
Died: 1 Jun 1951 Place: Hubbardsville, Madison, Ny
Buried: 3 Jun 1951 Place: Hubbardsville, Madison, Ny

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10. Sex Name
M Francis M. KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-8R) Pedigree

Born: 29 Sep 1860 Place: , Madison, Ny
Died: 21 Mar 1901 Place:

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11. Sex Name
F Ellen KELLY (AFN:1ZV5-FM) Pedigree

Born: 20 Dec 1877 Place: Hamilton, Madison, Ny

Richard Wilber died 1842 Nelson

nroberts155 — 1 Aug 2008 7:02:06 GMT

Richard Wilber d 1842 and his wife Rhoda Miller d 1861 are buried in Nelson, Madiosn Co., NY. Some of their children are there also. Ahimen and Alvin. In bio for their daughter Adelone Wilber Blodgett it is stated that Richard and Rhoda had 9 children. I am looking for all the children and what happened to them.

Eaton Village Cemetery

herculeemb — 15 Apr 2008 12:14:08 GMT

What is the address for Eaton Village Cemetery? Also, anyone aware of any Standish sites?

John W Blanchard in Eaton 1900

rangerrose — 29 Jun 2008 3:47:21 GMT

John b November 1856 NY; married 4 yrs to one Marion
b 1875 in NY. Son Vernon W b March 1898
Wondering if Marion resident or born in Eaton.
Seem unable to locate Vernon in any subsequent
census---possible? that Vernon died in Eaton as
young child?
Perhaps someone with access to cemetery listings
could check this out?
Greatly appreciated.

PROWTEN - MCBRIDE MARRIAGE 1905 - 1908

G. McBride — 12 Feb 2002 10:33:39 GMT

Trying unsuccessfully to find any information about the above marriage of my grandparents. I believe that my grandmother, Ethel May Prowten's parents may have been members of the Oneida Community but do not know her mother Elizabeth Prowten's maiden name. Father was Joseph Prowten.

The couple lived in Niagara area of Ontario but may have been married at the bride's parents or grandparents' home in Sherrill, New York

Allen's

pet2pet91950 — 13 Jun 2008 10:25:27 GMT

Looking for information on the George W Allen family of Madison county. They had a son George and a daughter Alice who first married a Bert W Youngs and they had four daughters, Lulu, Lillian, Jewell and Maud. She then married Joseph D Wickens and they had four children. She died about 1941. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

There were three Maynard brothers: Jesse, Moses, and Amos.

Cathy_PorterMaynard — 12 Jun 2008 11:18:53 GMT

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Submitted by: Cathy Porter-Maynard
Email: Maythree@aol.com

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There were three Maynard Brothers...

• JESSE MAYNARD

• MOSES MAYNARD

• AMOS MAYNARD

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1810 Federal Census
Madison Township, Madison County, New York

LINE # 35). M. Maynard: 9 people

LINE # 46). A. Maynard: 8 people

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1820 Federal Census
Madison Township, Madison County, New York

LINE # 18). Moses Maynard household: 13 people

LINE # 34). Amos Maynard household: 10 people

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Excerpts from:

HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK
By Mrs. L.M. Hammond

Syracuse:
Truair, Smith, & Co., Job Printers.
1872

Chapter: Chapter XII. Madison
Page: 590
Madison

Excerpt:

..."There were three of the Maynard brothers: -- Jesse [Maynard], the pioneer of 1792, who resided in town but a few years; Amos [Maynard], a young man, who afterwards married and settled near the Center, on the same lot with Jesse; and Moses [Maynard], who came some years later with his family, and finally settled near Bouckville. Amos Maynard was the first Military Captain in town, served through the war of 1812, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He is remembered as an officer of splendid military being and presence. We remark here that the sword carried by Capt. Maynard during the war, became, and is still, the property of Mr. Orrin Chase, of Eaton, who was a Captain of Militia. Moses Maynard, distinguished himself in various official capacities, and was one of the chief projectors of the Chenango Canal.
..."
[end of excerpt]

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OUR COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE
Descriptive and Biographical Record of
MADISON COUNTY, NEW YORK

Part I. Chapter XX. Progress of improvement in towns--Madison and Nelson
Page: 380

....."The first postmaster of Bouckville was Moses Maynard, who was then keeping the hotel which he built about that time (1837). From about 1861 until his death in 1875, William Coolidg was postmaster and was succeeded by Lewis E. Coe; he was followed by Isaac Forward, and he by A.J. Wiltse, who was succeeded by the incumbent, F. Parker. The hotel before mentioned has passed through several proprietorships and is now conducted by Fayette Livermore. ..."

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OUR COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE
Descriptive and Biographical Record of
MADISON COUNTY, NEW YORK

Part I. Chapter XXV. The judiciary and bar of Madison County
Page: 482

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History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York :
with illustrations and biographical sketches of some to its prominent men

Chapter XLVIII. Town of Madison
Page: 610

SETTLEMENTS. --

....." This same year (1792 or 1793) Jesse Maynard came in from the east and took up a farm on lot 45, about a mile south of Madison village, on lands now owned by Lewis W. Curtis. He did not remain long in the town, however. His brothers, Amos [Maynard] and Moses [Maynard], came in somewhat later, Amos as early as 1798 and Moses as early as 1801. Amos was a young, single man, and married and settled on the same lot as Jesse, on lands now owned by _____Austin and Lewis W. Curtis, at the Center. He and his first wife died on that farm. Amos was the fist military captain in the town. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and rose to the rank of Colonel. MOSES [MAYNARD] CAME WITH HIS FAMILY, WHICH WAS LARGE, AND LOCATED IN MADISON VILLAGE, where he kept a tavern for many years. He afterwards built the hotel at Bouckville and died there May 27, 1853, aged 77.''

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History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York :
with illustrations and biographical sketches of some to its prominent men

Chapter: Chapter XL. Shire towns--Early courts...
Page: 515

SHERIFFS

The Sheriffs of Madison county have been ....
Moses Maynard, of Madison [appointed] March 2, 1819.

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New York Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

Name: Amos Maynard
Event: Lived
Year: 1800
Place: Hamilton
County: Chenango
Province: New York
Source: Reel 28, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32
Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.
Additional info: See Family History Library, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Page: 892

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[end of excerpts]

Micajah Covill (1746 - 1832)

PepperBird — 31 Jul 2001 12:03:02 GMT

John Buck-1820 Nelson

nroberts155 — 30 Apr 2008 10:19:04 GMT

My ancestor Samuel Buck and his brother John Buck were living in Nelson in 1820 census. Samuel moved to Herkimer Co later. But I believe that John stayed in Madison Co., I am looking for more info on John. I found out that a John Buck was murdered in Madison Co in 1800's and I am needing to know if this is the same John or maybe a relative to him. A William Zecker was tried and aquitted for the murder. Does anyone have more on this family????

McLaughlin Family

sellersndy — 29 Apr 2008 12:39:12 GMT

Looking for info for a Dr. McLaughlin in Canastota. Daughter Stella, born 1888.

Daniel Butler and Hannah ? 1811 in Nelson

larrybutler — 29 Apr 2008 4:41:24 GMT

Any information on 3 Children and were they Married?

What was a "dealer in drugs" in 1847?

martyingoshen — 25 Feb 2008 12:39:41 GMT

I found "George Morse, dealer in drugs, began business in 1847 with John F. Irons and purchased his partner's interest two years later; the firm is now George Morse & Son" online.

I'm not familiar with the 1847 definition of that occupation.

John F. Irons was my great-great grandfather, who came to
Cazenovia in 1835 as a house painter. Later he became a
"dealer in drugs", and I am curious...was that the 1847 equivalent of a pharmacist? I'm curious because our older
son is now a pharmacist.

Thanks.

Marty Irons
Goshen NY
k2mi@frontiernet.net

Daniel & Amanda Wheeler, Erastus D Wheeler, Elisha Wheeler, Ichabod K. Wheeler, Amanda Lapham, Jonathan Wade

wheel599 — 26 Mar 2008 8:42:53 GMT

I am a descendant of Daniel & Amanda Wheeler who settled in Lebanon, Madison County, NY in about 1797. Daniel, born 1771 in Canaan, Columbia County, NY and Amanda relocated there from New Lebanon, Columbia County, NY about 1797. They where married in New Lebanon, Columbia County, NY and had their first son Erastus D. Wheeler, born 28 Nov 1796 there. Erastus D Wheeler died 08 Aug 1863 in Hamilton, Madison County, NY. Daniel Wheeler died at the early age of 35 in his grist mill on 25 Dec 1806 in Lebanon, Madison County, NY. Some years later Amanda remarried Deacon Lapham who assumed guardianship of Amanda’s children according to Madison County Court records of 1813. The children’s names are Erastus (b 1796), Edward (b 1799), Sylvester (b 1891), Amanda (b 1804) & Fanny (b 1806). I am searching for church records on birth or baptism dates of the children and married names of the two girls so I can follow their genealogy, as well. Sylvester was believed to have been named Ichabod Elisha Wheeler at birth in 1801. However, guardian records show his name as Sylvester in the 1813 court paper. One of the daughter married Jonathan Wade, I believe. Daniel had two brothers in the area as well, Elisha and Ichabod K. I would be grateful for any information that you may have. Thank you.

Where to go in Madison County?

Joan Carlson — 2 Jul 2004 8:00:31 GMT

We will be traveling through Madison County soon. Can anyone give me advice on historical and scenic points of interest in that county? My Eddy and Wheeler ancestors lived in the area of Brookfield and Lebanon in the early 1800s. Levi Eddy was buried at some church in Lebanon in 1827 or 1837. Thank you!

Reuben Barber Palmer

BLOTEBETH — 5 Sep 2001 12:29:26 GMT

Born at Brookfield, Madison County, NY May 30, 1831.
Don't have parents names yet, only wife's: Clarinda M. (GLIDDEN) possibly of Orleans County, NY.

Looking for Nicolas Bettinger born Oct 1852 in France

luv2smile70 — 12 Mar 2008 5:18:20 GMT

He married Anna Gaspar about 1881 and came to America in 1882
If you have information matching this person please me at luv2smile70@yahoo.com

Shelly Reynolds

Kenneth Barlow, Sr.

jdinosw — 28 Dec 2007 5:05:44 GMT

Would like info on Kenneth Barlow's parents. He was born in Oswego and taught in the DeRuyter School system during the 50's. He was active in Scouting and spent many summers at the Boy Scout Camp 12 Pines in Oswego County.
I am working on the John W. Barlow (1809-1889), husband of Elizabeth Ackerman, (1810-1886) line and looking for his siblings and parents.
Thank you.
John Darling www.scribaonline.info

South Street Village & La Selles

wllw703 — 31 Jan 2008 10:49:21 GMT

Albert La Selle & family were living in Georgetown for the 1910 census. In the space for street name is says, "South Street Village. There are no house numbers. Where was this? Also in South Street Village is their son, John B. & his wife, Lida WHITMORE, who in 1900 are married, less than 1 year, & have 1 child, who is not on the census. In 1910, there are no entries for children born & living; John [J.B.] & Lida have 1 child, Martha, 3, b. NY.
Albert, his wife; & John B. & his wife are buried in Hillside Cemetery (Madison GenWeb). Except for John's year of death, there are no dates & prior inquires to Madison msg board have brought no replies. Also buried in Hillside is May La Selle, who is called wife, but no husband is named & no dates are given. Any information is appreciated.

Ross Button/ Polly ? Palmer

jmcarl1 — 24 Aug 2007 7:38:09 GMT

Is there anyone researching the Button and Palmer families that can help me. My 3 great grandmother was born in Madison Co and according to her death record her parents are Ross Button and Polly. I see people online people have said that his wife was Betsey Palmer. Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance. Joyce

Köpke, Henry

ebenordms — 13 Jan 2008 11:18:16 GMT

I am looking for a birth record for Henry for May 25, 1888 in Oneida New York. Henry was my father. There is a Directory record for his father living on Sherman Streetin Oneida in1889. Henry's mother was Dorothea and his father was also Henry. We know he was born In the Albany/Oneida/Utica area. Researches done by my mother in the forties in Albany turned up no records. Utica also turned up no record. The only place we haven't searched is Oneida. Can anyone advise me where best to write to ask for a record. Though Dad is now long dead, I would also like to know what his full name was. He always said it Was Henry Kapke (they aglicized it, but they were only three years in the US and the Oneida directory used the German spelling, and maybe his birth record was under Köpke and not Kapke.

Any help?

Dorothea

Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 20 Aug 2007 1:10:41 GMT

I am looking for the following obits:
JOEL NELSON VAN PATTEN d. Feb 25, 1934 Oneida, Madison Co.
CAROLINE VAN PATTEN d. Feb 21, 1941 Oneida, Madison
ALICE BEST d. December 1984 (no exact date in SSDI) Oneida, Madison Co.
JOHN BEST d. June 1984 (no exact date in SSDI) Oneida, Madison Co.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan
sscarey60@aol.com

Looking for a death

gwhite007 — 11 Jan 2008 2:25:25 GMT

Hi

I am looking for the death of a Royal Hazelton, He died in Madison City in 1817, and information would be great...

Thanks

Karen Hazelton Lashin

Michael Larkin

glovetown — 16 Oct 2007 10:18:29 GMT

Any information on a Michael Larkin, Irish immigrant, living in Fenner or Perryville in 1875.

Thanks,
Jennifer

Shapley Cemetery Lookup Needed

crystalpb — 1 Feb 2008 3:13:10 GMT

Does someone live close to the Shapley cemetery and could
do a lookup for me ?
I would like picture's of Nathum & Susanna Niles headstones.
I would be happy to pay cost's.
Thank you.
Crystal
crystalpb@msn.com

harland kimball / leona kuhl

aurina — 27 Jan 2008 11:26:29 GMT

leona daughter henry kuhl and fredericka zimmer. fredericka daughter jacob zimmer / fredericka bahe. have much on bahe family to share.

Truman Cole will, 1876

Deborah_Horzen — 21 Jan 2008 6:30:04 GMT

SOURCE: Madison Co. Surrogate Court, New York, 85-9.

p. 85
Last Will and Testament of Truman Cole, Deceased

Be it Remembered, That heretofore, to-wit on the 12th day of March in the year of Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, Directus A. Cole one of the Executors named in the Last Will and Testament of Truman Cole late of the town of Lenox in the County of Madison deceased, appeared in open Court, before the Surrogate of the County of Madison, and made application to have the said Last Will and Testament of [left blank] which relates to both Real and Personal Estate proved: and on such application the said Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence who were the widow heirs at law and next of kin of the said testator and their respective residences, vis: Eunice Cole of Lenox N.Y. the widow and Menzo W. Cole of Marshall N.Y., Directus A. Cole of Lenox N.Y, Fred Bailey of Adams Center N.Y., M[er]tilla T. Brown of Brookfield N.Y., Ada A. Brown of Forestville N.Y., Sherman Cole of S[--?--] Mills N.Y., Alice B. Morris of Lenox, N.Y., Myrtle L. Cole of Ishua N.Y., Jennie Cole of Ishua N.Y., Delos Cole of Ishua N.Y., Lela E. Cole of Ishua N.Y., George Cole of Ishua N.Y., Ada Cole of Ishua N.Y., Menzo D. Root of Lenox N.Y. Flavia Preston of Madison Ohio, Jennie L. Peck of East Saginaw Mich., Emma Howry of East Saginaw Mich., Wayland Root of Bay City Mich. and Willie J. Root of Leon Ohio heirs next of kin of said deceased all of full age except said Myrtle Cole, Jennie Cole, Delos Cole, Lela E. Cole, George Cole and Ada Cole [who?] are minors

and said Surrogate did thereupon issue a Citation in due form of Law, directed to the widow heirs at law and next of kin above named by their respective names, stating their respective places of residence, requiring them to appear before said Surrogate at his office in the Village of Morrisville, in said County, on the 7th day of May 1877 to attend the Probate of said Will,

And afterwards to-wit: on the 7th day of May A.D. 1877, satisfactory evidence by affidavit was produced and presented to said Surrogate, of the due service of said Citation in the mode prescribed by law, and on that day, no one appearing to oppose the probate of such Will and James S. Stewart having been appointed special guardian of the above named minors and [having appeared?] for [--?--]

such proceedings were thereupon had in said Court, afterwards that the said Surrogate took the proofs of said Will hereinafter set forth, upon this 7th day of May A.D. 1877, and he thereupon adjudged the said Will to be a valid Will of Real and Personal Estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient, which said Last Will and Testament and proofs, are as follows, that is to say

p. 86
In the name of God, Amen: I Truman Cole of the town of Lenox, Madison County, N.Y. aged eighty five years, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in the manner following, that is to say
First. After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Eunice Cole my household furniture, bed, bedding, silver & plated ware and cooking utensils.
Second. I give and bequeath and devise unto my said wife Eunice all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate both real & personal, whereof I may die seized of whatsoever name or kind or nature to be used and enjoyed by her during the term of her natural life.
Third. From and immediately after the decease of my said wife: I give and bequeath & devise unto my six grand children Flavia Preston, Menzo D. Root, Jennie L. Peck, Tillie J. Root, Wayland L. Root and Willie J. Root, children of my daughter Derinda Root and to their heirs forever all that piece or parcel of land situate in the town of Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, being part of lot number ten (10) in Section three (3) and bounded and described as follows: on the west by the west line of lot No. ten (10); in the north by the lot line and on the east by the lot line and on the south in the center of the Creek road, so called, and so far south that [--?--] line run parallel with the north line shall contain thirty acres of land, to be divided equally between them, share and share alike.

Fourth. From and immediately after the decease of my said wife I give, bequeath and devise unto my son Directus A. Cole all the stock, horses, cows & farming tools on my farm in Lenox aforesaid of which I shall die seized.
Fifth. From and immediately after the decease of my said wife I give bequeath & devise unto my three grand children Me[-?-]tilla F. [T?] Brown, Ada A. Brown and Sherman W. Cole, children of my son Sherman Cole, now deceased, the one sixth part of all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate of whatsoever name or kind or nature to have and to hold the same share and share alike in equal portions to themselves and their heirs forever.
Sixth. From and immediately after the decease of my said wife I give, bequeath and devise four of the remaining five sixths of all the rest, remainder & residue of my real and personal estate of whatsoever name & kind & nature unto my son Americus V. Cole, Orrisa J. Bailey and Myrtle C. Cole and Clara Luella Cole, the two last named children of my son Menzo W. Cole and to their heirs forever to be divided between them as follows: to Americus V. Cole one of said sixths; To Orrisa J. Bailey the two of said sixths; To Myrtle C. and Clara Luella Cole, one of said sixths to be divided between them share & share alike.
Seventh. From and immediately after the decease of my said wife I give, bequeath and devise the remaining one sixth of all the rest, remainder & residue of my real and personal estate of every name & kind and nature, subject to and after there shall have been paid out thereof the following sums in the manner herein set forth, which sums of money have heretofore been loaned to my son Delos W. Cole now deceased by the persons herinafter named, that is to say: Americus V. Cole the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, Menzo D. Root the sum of Sixty Dollars, Directus A. Cole the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, Maria T. [I.?] Cole the sum of Five Hundred Dollars. The rest and remainder of said one sixth, after said payment shall have been made as aforesaid, I give & bequeath to Eliza M. Cole, wife of my son Delos W. Cole, now deceased, to be held, used and enjoyed by her until she shall marry, when her estate therein shall cease and determine or in case she shall not marry again, to have, hold, use & enjoy the sum during the term of her natural life; and whenever her said estate in the remainder of said one sixth shall cease and determine the said remainder shall be divided between Americus V. Cole, Orrisa J. Bailey, Myrtle C. Cole & Clara Luella Cole, the same persons mentions in the sixth item of this my last Will & Testament in the same manner as the four of the five sixths therein mentioned are to be divided.
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made and I likewise also constitute & appoint Menzo W. Cole and Directus A. Cole my sons to be the executors of this my last Will and Testament, and I hereby authorize my said executors and empower them to sell all my real estate whereof I may die seized and divide the [--?--] between the several legatees hereinbefore mentioned, according to their several interests and proportions in my estate as hereinbefore provided.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of March in the year of our Lord 1876.
Truman Cole X his mark

The foregoing instrument was at the date thereof signed, published and declared by the said testator to be the last Will and Testament in presence of us who in his presence and in presence of each other and at his request have affixed our names as witnesses unto.

Edwin J. Brown [?], Oneida, Mad[ison] N.Y.
Carlos Yale, Deansville, Oneida Co.

Dunbar, Gillet, Newell, Reed of Fenner and Oneida

jackdunbar1 — 15 Jan 2008 2:20:07 GMT

Looking for information on a Lyman Dunbar family from the early/mid 1800's. He was married to Mary Gillet. Her mother's maiden name was Newell. Lyman died in the Civil War and Mary remarried a William Reed who died in the late 1800's.

Philamore Gillett and Eliza Newell

jackdunbar1 — 15 Jan 2008 3:27:39 GMT

Looking for information on Philamore Gillett (Gillet, Gillette) who married Eliza Newell. They would have been born around the 1810-1820 time frame and were to have lived around the Fenner, Oneida NY areas.

Luther family info

bkershaw53 — 13 Jan 2008 11:13:20 GMT

I am searching for info on Mary (b. 1839)or Esther Luther(b. 1834) who may have married in the mid-1800's around the Madison County New York area. They are daughters of my great aunt (Roxeyanna Carpenter Luther) who along with my great grandfather (Alfred Madison Luther) make up a brick wall in my research!

I have just discovered that the children (or grandchildren) of these two women are listed in a will for Orsemus Luther (their younger brother, b. 1841 in Lebanon, NY) in 1907.

The names listed are:
Elmer Phillips, Crowell, Nova Scotia, Canada
Franklin Phillips, Georgetown, NY
Maud N. Williams, Cazenovia, NY
Roslynn Barrows
Willie Barrows
Mary Barrows, Earlville, NY
Julia Wilcox, Little Falls Ny
Grace L. Hammond, Cazenovia, NY
Cory L. Warner, South Edmeston, NY

If any of these names are familiar, please contact me. I am hoping someone will have record of Roxeyanna's and Alfred Carpenter's parents.

B. Kershaw,
bkershaw@hughes.net

Early Marriage records from Stockbridge, Madison Co NY?????

BettyTartas222 — 10 Jan 2008 6:16:12 GMT

Can anyone recommend a resource for finding early marriages (circa 1790s) of Stockbridge, Madison Co NY?

I am looking for Edson family marriages.

Thanks, Betty Tartas

James R. Switzer (b. 1923) in 1930 NY Census

Masontree — 24 Dec 2007 7:45:43 GMT

1930 NY Census, Madison County
Frank J Switzer 52
Sarah B Switzer 36
Mildred Switzer 15
Marjorie Switzer 13
Frank Switzer 11
Clarabell Switzer 9
James R Switzer 7 <----- **
Betty F Switzer 4 11/12
Peggy M Switzer 3
Gladys M Switzer 2
Blanche J Switzer

I am not related, just helping.

Marion Thomas of Moscow, NY

pwest10 — 9 Dec 2007 1:44:37 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

Obituary Look-up for BLACK, Frank Marion, in Canastota List

Maynard_Fullington — 7 Dec 2007 3:22:10 GMT

According to the Canastota, Madison Co.,NY Obituary List , Frank Marion BLACK died 2 Sep 1954.

His wife Jennie F.(FLEMING) BLACK is also listed as having died 22 Nov 1948.

We would so appreciate having their obituaries. Thank you for any help you are able to give us.

lookup please - obit - Mary Arnott 28 July 1997 Canastota

annbradshaw1 — 24 Apr 2007 8:27:18 GMT

Seeking a genealogy lookup from the newspaper. I'm seeking an obituary for Mary L. Arnott, 2 Mar 1904- 28 July 1997. I believe her death was in Canastota, Madison, NY.

Ann in Indiana

Leona A. Brophel of Moscow, NY

pwest10 — 27 Nov 2007 1:43:13 GMT

Sheds Cemetery

bratscheve — 19 Oct 2007 8:09:15 GMT

My ancestor, Mary Elizabeth Harpham Butler, passed away 9/10/1944 in McGraw, NY. Services were held at Smiths' Home for Funerals in DeRuyter, NY 9/12/1944 at 2PM with C. Rex Burdick officiating. Final Resting Place lists Sheds Cemetery.
Can someone help me locate this cemetery? I have no knowledge of Mary's husbands' first name and am hoping that a stone is still readable, assuming I can find it!
Thanks for any help..
Evelyn Harpham

Cora L. (Hess) Faulkner (Oneida New York) ca. 1898

PeggyBPerazzo — 23 Oct 2007 11:59:18 GMT

The following article is from "Stone, an Illustrated Magazine," February 1898, Vol. XVI, No. 3, pp. 249-250.

A Practical Quarrywoman.

“Among our list of quarry owners and operators will be found probably several score names of women who either manage the office work of a quarry business or are directors of quarrying companies. There are a few who are the active, practical managers and superintendents in quarrying operations. Strangely, the class of quarrywomen, who figuratively speaking, put boots on, descend into the pit and boss the job of producing stone, so far as we have heard them, have taken up the task that an afflicted husband was forced to relinquish, thus demonstrating themselves worthy helpmates and wise counselors.

“It is our pleasure to introduce to the fraternity of quarry owners a woman who has achieved much more than an ordinary measure of success in the field of quarrying and contracting, and who has displayed remarkable ability in the conduct of large business enterprises - remarkable, because of the nature of the business itself, which is commonly admitted as not of the class best fitted for women to engage in.

“Mrs. J. M. Faulkner personally manages the Oneida stone quarries, located a few miles from Oneida, N.Y. Mrs. Faulkner’s maiden name was Cora L. Hess, and she was graduated from Whitestown Seminary, Whitestown, N.Y. Her father, Hon. Archibald Hess, was well known in western New York, both as a politician and business man. He was one of the largest land owners of that section, and forty-five years ago furnished stone for the Erie canal work from a quarry on his farm. It is this quarry which his daughter now manages. When extensive improvements on the Erie canal were recently decided, on Mr. Faulkner, who was a contractor, prepared to put in a bid for the stone required. When the contracts were let he was sick with typhoid fever. His wife,* the subject of our sketch, had kept track of the matter and succeeded in getting the contract for furnishing stone for nine miles of the improvement. With four quarrymen she started the work of stripping or removing the dirt in order to get at the stone required. In two weeks she had forty men in the pit and fourteen teams, and at the end of the third week the list swelled to seventy men and twenty-five teams. During all this time Mrs. Faulkner personally supervised her force of men, working from 7 in the morning until 6 at night. At present time the quarry is open for a distance of 300 feet long and 85 feet wide, with a face of 15 feet.

(* I believe this “wife” should have been “daughter.”)

“Mrs. Faulkner is a most remarkable business woman, and when questioned as to the work she said she was just in her element when the weather was fine and the work was being pushed to the utmost. When asked if the work tired her she smiled and said: ‘No, I am never tired, and do not know what it is to have an ache or a pain, and if more women would occupy themselves with real serious work there would be less grumbling and less unhappiness in the world.’

“Added to the responsibility of working the quarry is the care of two large boarding houses, where the quarrymen are accommodated. Many of the teamsters keep their horses on the farm, which also requires added attention. Mrs. Faulkner has had entire charge of the men, and depends upon herself alone. She has superintended the entire work of hiring and discharging the men according to her judgment, and has throughout exhibited rare ability and excellent foresight. A few weeks since she made application for a charter to construct a railway from the quarries to the canal, nearly two miles distant. She has also recently contracted with a prominent asphalt paving company, which has a contract for a section of the canal improvement, to furnish 30,000 cubic yards of stone.”

* * * * * * *

The following article is from The New York Times published on April 16, 1886, pp. 1. (While the name of Cora L. Faulkner, daughter of ex-Assemblyman Hess, of Oneida matches the name of the subject in the above article, there is a discrepancy in the name of her husband. The above article states Cora’s husband’s name was “J.M. Faulkner.”)

“Mrs. Faulkner Gets A Divorce.

Syracuse, N.Y., April 15. - Mrs. Cora L. Faulkner, daughter of ex-Assemblyman Hess, of Oneida, was to-day granted a divorce from her husband, Samuel Faulkner, by Justice Kennedy, of this city. The suit has been pending for two years, and the proceedings have been watched with great interest all over Central New-York. With the divorce is granted the custody of the two children, one of whom Mr. Faulkner once attempted to carry away by force.”

Peggy B. Perazzo
Stone Quarries and Beyond
http://www.cagenweb.com/quarries/

Eunice Streeter Fenner 1860

isberg48 — 11 Oct 2007 4:21:53 GMT

I am looking for Eunice Streeter information.

She was d/o Joseph Kenny Streeter and Mary Ann Unknown. She was born abt 1850 in Grass Lake, Jackson County, MI. Both parents died in mid-1850's and are buried in Kent County, MI. along with Joseph Streeter's grandfather Rev. Chester Palmer. Eunice is a grand-daughter of Rev. Randolph Streeter and Eunice Palmer. They are both buried in Tully, NY

Eunice Streeter is found in 1860 census living with Ranson and Samantha Cook in Fenner Township. (Ranson is probably the son of David and Lucinda Cook). The exact relationship is unknown however Eunice's Uncle Chester P Streeter (also died in mid 1850's) is buried in Fenner. His wife was Philanda Cook Streeter (died in 1870's) and buried in Fenner. Perryville cemetery. Philanda may be related to Ranson.

Peleg and Ichabod Palmer are buried in Cranson cemetery. Both are related to Rev. Chester Palmer.

After the 1860 census I can no longer trace her. She probably married (not buried in the cemeteries I checked) but unable to find a marriage index for area to see.

Any information on Eunice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

LENOX - MADISON CO.NY - WM. & L. KNOWLES

PJohn27974 — 23 Nov 2002 5:12:01 GMT

I'm looking for info on a Wm. Knowles and wife Lydia/Leydid
listed in Madison co. 1870 census. Wife was a widow with 4 children when William married her. They lived on Elm St.
Children of Lydia or Leydid by former marriage
Michael 16
Mary
John
Margaret. 8
Frank 2 yrs.
Elizabeth infant (child of Wm. and Lydia/Leydid.) She was
my husband's Great Grandmother. Do not know name of
Lydia or Leydid lst marriage name or her surname.
Any descendants of the above named children or knowledge of where Lydia was buried (1872+) or with any info on this family, please, contact me. Thanks for any help.
Phyllis PJohn27974@aol.com

DR NELSON O. BROOKS

jcdustin — 1 Oct 2007 2:16:09 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Dr. Nelson O. Brooks, who died July 6, 1938, children Ruth Aileen (Stanley) Curtis(s) or LeRoy Brooks. I have something of Dr. Brooks' from the City of Jamestown to send them.

Bittenger/Bettinger Family

stmclaughlin2001 — 31 Mar 2005 5:21:29 GMT

I have been researching my O'Neil side of my family. What I have to date is Rosanna O'Neil married George H. Bittinger (or Bettinger) and had a son Harry H. It appears that George dies between 1880 - 1900. Harry too looks to pass away after getting married to a Jane. I am looking for anyone who can give me more information on this family or any clues to finding out more on Rose A. Bittenger from Madison County, Sullivan Township in Chittenango.

Thanks, Sean

Kennelly 1860's

swansha — 23 Sep 2007 6:03:06 GMT

I believe my Kennelly family may have lived in Madison Co. NY before moving on to Rochester. One of their children was supposedly b. in Union in 1864 and another in Erie or maybe Erieville in 1868. I can not find them in the 1870 census. Where can I find the NY 1865 census or is there someone who could do a search for me? The family consists of John Kennelly b. 1835, wife Johanna b. 1837, son Michael b. 1857 and daughter Mary b. 1859/60, all b. Ireland. Then came daughter Ellen b. ca 1864, Bridget Frances b. ca 1868, and Catherine b. ca 1870. I am also looking for naturalization papers for John Kennelly. In NY, are they available at the county seat where the event took place? What other records in Madison Co. may be available for this time period? Thanks in advance for all help.

Need Estate/Will Info for Asa Pritchard died Georgetown, Madison co., NY

hslawblm — 14 Sep 2007 8:22:22 GMT

This is all the info I have in my notes:

Asa Pritchard of Georgetown, Madison Co., NY
Will is
MADISON COUNTY for
PRITCHARD, ASA
GEORGETOWN
NY-27-P-535

Would love to know what it says and who is listed as relatives, if anyone is going to the courthouse!
Thanks so much! Do not have obit or death date, just above info.

bonnie

OLD MADISON CO. CABINET CARD PHOTO FOUND

JudyMJohnson_Erickson — 20 Sep 2007 1:44:52 GMT

I have purchased/rescued an old cabinet card photo of a young woman named Anna Hill. Anna is identified on the back of the card along with “Caz. Sem. Class ‘90.” I assume this means Cazenovia School, or Seminary of some sort. So, Anna was graduated from school in 1890. I believe she is in her graduation dress. It is a white dress with short sleeves. She also is wearing elbow length gloves (with fingers showing) and holding what appears to be a purse. She appears to be about 17-22 years of age. The photo was taken by Marshall Bros Photography, Ten Eyck Block, Cazenovia, NY, which is imprinted on the front of the card. I try to rescue old cabinet card photos and find their family, or another safe haven. If Anna Hill is yours, or you may be interested in this photo, please contact me at: jmje36@aol.com. I am not on the mail list for Hill or Madison Co. NY. Thank you, Judy in TX

WHITE-BENDER-DEVAUL-WHALEN FAMILIES

bpanzau1 — 23 Feb 2002 1:53:22 GMT

Would love to hear from anyone related to these Families mentioned above. I am compiling a long list of geneology and would like to add relatives. Many Thanks. Bonnie

John Green BIXBY wf Lydia SCOVILLE & 9 ch of Hamilton Centre, NY

marykayward1432 — 8 Nov 2003 3:23:05 GMT

John Green BIXBY & Lydia SCOVILLE had 9 children, the first 2 (Judah & Julius) born in Colchester, New London co, CT. The family moved to Hamilton Centre, Madison co, NY by 1796 when their 3rd child was born. Here are their 9 children: Judah b 1791 CT; Julius b 1793 CT; John Green b 1796 NY; Jirah b 1799 NY; Anna b 1801 NY; Olive b 1804 NY Justin b 1806 NY; James D. b 1809 NY; Jay b 1811 NY.

Jerah BIXBY m Chloe ANDRUS 22 May 1822 in Hamilton, Madison, NY. Anna BIXBY m Hiram ANDRUS 12 Jan 1829 Hamilton, Madison, NY. Justin BIXBY m Lucy Parker -prob abt 1826. Jay BIXBY b abt 1813 of Greene, Chenango co, NY d 1 Jan 1891 Lebanon, Madison, NY married Mary L. HATCH 1834 Lebanon,Madison, NY [a relative was Ira S. HATCH]. Justin Leroy BIXBY was born 20 Sep 1836 Lebanon, Madison, NY.

My g-grandma, Eliza BIXBY married est 1851 Joseph STOWE of Ashtabula co, OH where they had 4 children. I am trying to find if my Eliza BIXBY b est 1834 in NY descended from any of the above BIXBY line. Please contact: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225; ph 804-232-9338. Thanks!

Anson Harrington

rayagc — 11 Sep 2007 8:55:36 GMT

I am looking for any information on Anson especially about
his life in N.Y. prior his enlistment in The Oneida Independant Calavary. Can anyone help?

GOLDSMITH, Susannah or Jeremiah

TomCollins1944 — 9 Sep 2007 9:59:36 GMT

I'm searching for additional info on paternal ggg-grandmother Susannah GOLDSMITH b- 12 Feb 1787, CT or NY; d- 15 Jan 1864, Brookfield, Madison, NY.

Susannah married on 4 Nov 1818 to Joseph C. Collins b- 13 Feb 1790, Hopkinton, RI; d- 16 Mar 1881, Brookfield, NY.

Joseph C. Collins & his father (Joseph Collins) left Hopkinton, RI & migrated to Brookfield, NY prob 1808. Joseph C. Collins was a Quaker.

Joseph C. Collins was a farmer, and lived about four miles west of Brookfield.

Their known children were...

Thomas H. Collins b- 2 Jan 1823, Voluntown, CT (grew up in Madison, NY); d- 7 Jan 1901, Ledyard, CT.

Dorcas G. Collins b- 5 May 1825, Brookfield, NY; did not marry; d- aft 1900, prob Brookfield, NY.

Kezia Collins b- 17 Sep 1826, Brookfield, NY; d- 19 Oct 1826, Brookfield, NY.

Jeremiah GOLDSMITH b- ca 1780, CT was prob Susannah's brother, lived next door to them, was also in farming, and in later years lived with Joseph C. & Susannah.

In the 1850 census Joseph C., Susannah, & Jeremiah were not found anywhere in the USA. I suspect they tried farming in Canada. All other census years they were located in USA.

I would like to find the parents of Susannah GOLDSMITH, and the Cemetery name where they were buried. Or where I could find this info. Any help would be great. Thank you.

Tom

local lookup in library for TURNER SOPER CLARK GATES HORTON

lorrainelturner — 10 Sep 2007 11:06:24 GMT

I have done some intensive searches onTurner family that lived in Verona Oneida and Sullivan, Madison during
1820's-1880's

I am looking to see if anyone can do a local look up in a library for a WILL or OBIT on Whitney, Malinda, or children.
I am trying to prove info I found on family search

father was Whitney Turner b1793 Yorkshire, England d 1842 NY
Malinda Soper b1797 NY d 1849 NY
had several children
all lived in Oneida
George W b1827 married Betsy Ann Clark b1826
Lorell David b1838
Chauncey Beldon b1827 married Mariel Horton
Payne b1823 married Harriet L Clark b1826
Myron W b1821 married Caroline M Gates b1827
Emily b1829

any help greatlyappreciated

heartinscotland123@hotmail.com

Henry Kopke May 25, 1888

ebenordms — 3 Sep 2007 10:13:35 GMT

I am looking for a birth record for my father on the above date. I have found a city directory record for Oneida New York for the period of 1888 to 1893 in 42 Sherman Street. His mother was Dorothea and his father was Henry P. W. Kopke. Can anybody help me.

Dorothea Sanderson

Children of Harold Ingalls and Grace S. Warner

Anita — 16 Jun 2003 8:07:01 GMT

Looking for any children of Harold Ingalls (1878-1932) of his marriage to Grace S. Warner, or grandchildren of his marriage to Edith Woodbury.

Laura & Cynthia OWEN from Madison Co, NY

ClarissaAKG — 26 Aug 2007 4:38:14 GMT

Looking for the parents in Madison County, NY of a Laura & Cynthia OWEN. Laura was born in 1820 in NY. She was married on her parent's farm in Sullivan, Madison Co, NY on Jan 1, 1840.

I know of a David & Gideon Owen from census reports in that area, but cannot find names of their daughters.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Linda D'Lamatter Killian

looking for mother,and her whole side of family , for 28 years.

Edna "Marie"Clark Ojala — 14 Jan 2000 9:24:40 GMT

my mothers name is bernice gladys clark,or it was in 1971,when i was born.her mothers name was Bertha Clark,and bertha also had another girl named mary clark and i think a eugene clark or a jr.clark. I was tooken by my father,along with my sister, mary elizabeth Ellis. she is my real sister,she just got my dads last name. my mother,bernice,was never given a fair chance at motherhood,my dad pretty much threatend her,and she was very scared and nieve.If any one can help me find her or any of my relatives please email me at once.I have been looking and waiting for 28 years.she had her children tooken from her,because he was selfish,and her children lost out on a family they never new existed. I know where my sister is(mary elizabeth Ellis,booten. I just cant find my mother.my grandmother might of already pasted away. we were all from oneida,ny. madison county.Please,please help.

Cadwell / Demares

Robert V. Levine — 13 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on the ancestry and family of Morris Cadwell, believed born about 1876 in NY, and died about 1919, possibly in Eaton, Madison Co., NY. Married Julia Demares (or variant spelling), born about 1872 possibly in Canada and died about 1920. They lived in Eaton and/or Oswego, NY. Both Morris and Julia are each believed to have had one prior marraige. Child John William Cadwell born in 1904, through whom my wife is descended. RVLevine@AOL.com

Dailey Family from Yates County

Keuka410 — 7 Aug 2007 1:02:28 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Edward Dailey who lived in Earlville, NY in May of 1988 at the time of the death of his brother, Carlton A. Dailey Sr.
They would have been the children of Bert and Lillian Stowell Dailey. Bert and Lillian May Stowell were married in Penn Yan on January 2, 1902.
Bert was the son of James and Georgette Parshall Dailey.
Lillian May was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Jane Warren Stowell.
Bert died on the evening of January 14, 1932 at the age of 54 at his home on Keuka Street in Penn Yan, New York.
Lillian May Stowell Dailey was born on March 1, 1882 in Keuka, New York. But most of her childhood was spent in North Tonawanda, New York. Lillian died on Wednesday, May 4, 1959 of a heart attack. At the time of her death she lived on Hollister Street in Dundee, New York. Both of them are buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan, New York.
They had five sons, Harold B., Carlton E., Emmett F., Paul L. and Edward A. Dailey.

Chapman Family in Madison Co from 1750-1850

geochapman — 4 Aug 2007 7:15:43 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Roswell Chapman or Ralph Chapman? Ralph is listed in the 1850 Madison Co Census page 87 as a laborer age 69 living with a second wife Angline Unknown. His first wife was Myra Smith who died in 1840. I'm really interested in his first family. Any information appreciated.

Willing to do lookups...

KM_Thomas — 2 Jan 2004 8:40:12 GMT

I have a book "Immigrants in Madison County, New York 1815 - 1860" Compiled by Isabel Bracy in 1990, and am willing to do lookups for a specific name.

Birth lookup for Sullivan Township, Madison County 31Mar1829

bankerbobssb — 29 Jul 2005 8:47:58 GMT

I am looking for the birth of Benjamin Elijah Mitchel in Sullivan Township, Madison County. I believe the father to be either Hiram Mitchel, Elijah Mitchel, or possibly John Mitchel.
Thanks. Any information or direction would be greatly appreciated!
Bob

Deline family

BLECFARM — 26 Jul 2007 4:51:50 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Deline family in Madison County, New York. Charles Deline was born there, I believe, and I know he was there in the 1850-60 censuses. I have found varying birth dates, from 1831-1838 for him. I was wondering if anyone had any info on this family. I know he later married Isabella McIntosh, although I never did find a death date for him. If anyone has any info on this family at all, I would greatly appreciate it.

Simmons

Nebettawy — 7 Jul 2007 11:06:59 GMT

Looking for Frank Simmons, his parents were supposedly named Enos M and Eliza Smith. He would have been born 1858-60ish. Thanks

Whitney Turner b1793 married Melinda Soper b1797

lorrainelturner — 6 Jul 2007 1:06:22 GMT

looking for Melinda Soper Soaper b1797 Madison NY married Whitney Turner Whitney Turner b1793 married Melinda Soper b1797 in Madison, NY 1818
any help greatly appreciated

they had several children
Myron b1820 Madison, NY
Lorell David b1821 Madison, NY
Payne b1825 Madison, NY
George W b1827 Madison, NY
Emily b 1829 Syracuse, Onondaga, NY

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1850 & 1840 census of Madison Co. for Booth

LPrice99 — 5 Jul 2007 2:11:06 GMT

Need the 1840 & 1850 census of Nelson, Madison Co., NY for Ezra Booth, b: abt 1783. POB and family members unknown.
Need this info for lineage and verification.
Appreciate any help.
L.P.

Robert Goldin

pegdeal — 13 Jan 2003 6:01:22 GMT

I have information that a Robert Goldin was buried at Hamilton Center(d.November 9th,1859 age 52.)

I can not find what Hamilton Center is???A cemetery????

He was my gggrandfather.

Livermore-Clark, Brookfield, NY

Polly_HH — 5 Jun 2007 10:25:40 GMT

I am trying to locate information about or descendants of a Mary Lonnell Clark or Lonnell Mary Clark who was born in 1919 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. I am particularly interested in her marriage to Elroy Anthony Livermore, which took place in 1940. They divorced some time before 1955, the year he remarried, and I would like to know what happened to "Lonnie", specifically whether or not there were any children of that marriage.

Cazenovia Seminary, 1867 or 68?

wllw703 — 4 Jun 2007 8:51:37 GMT

Attached is a photo of what I believe to be a class at Cazenovia Seminary in 1867 or 68.
I further believe (based on photo comparison with my father at age 20) that the man in
the upper left-hand corner is my father's grandfather Edgar Clark Salisbury, who attended a two-year course at Cazenovia from 1867-68.

Darrel Salisbury

Looking for Eaton Village Cemetery

gingers53 — 22 Apr 2007 9:59:11 GMT

Several of my ancestors,including Backus Leach, is supposed to be buried in Eaton Village Cemetery, Eaton, Madison County, New York. I have been unable to find any information on the location of this cemetery. Can anyone give me any information

Obit Lookup Marietta BRAINARD

richard_vanwagenen — 26 May 2007 8:43:06 GMT

Am interested in finding a obit for Marietta Brainard. Last record for Marietta is the 1920 census. At which time she was living in Hamilton.

Julia Ann Turner (182?)

allmad131_1 — 21 May 2007 7:57:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Julia Ann Turner and Aaron Benedict West. They were married 27 Apr 1846, in Horner, Madison, New York. Both may have been born in Horner, Madison, New York, he on 28 Mar 1820, she about 1826. Little is known about her or her family, place of birth, or date of birth. All information will be helpfull.

Thank you

Brookfield Twp. cemetery name

Joan Carlson — 14 Nov 2005 3:25:57 GMT

We drove south through Brookfield Twp. last summer on Beaver Creek Rd. and then HWY 8. There was a cemetery with headstones near the road on the left hand side. I took a picture because the names on the headstones were familiar family names, one being (John) Palmer. Is anyone familiar enough with the cemeteries in Brookfield Twp. that they could tell me what cemetery that would be? Thank you very much.

Warner's of Earlville

mikekiser32 — 28 Sep 2002 5:15:10 GMT

Need help finding info on Benjamin and Orpha (Brace) Warner of Earville, NY. Want to find out names and number of children. Know of two, William Wallace and Minerva Armaliza Warner.
Thanks
Mike Kiser

John Wesley Fowler family

Bob Taylor — 16 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

John Wesley Fowler, his wife Ann, and family were enumerated in Eaton, Madison Co. in the censuses of 1850 and 1855; later they may have lived in Oneida County. Ann Fowler, born in Onondaga County about 1824, may have been born Ann Love or Lydia Ann Love. Would like to hear from anyone who is familiar with this family & can supply information on Ann Fowler.

Purdy

sycon8_1 — 31 Mar 2004 3:08:26 GMT

looking for Purdy's in and around Madison county. In particular Freeman F. Purdy in the town of lenox/lennox.

Freeman F. Sr. was married to a Rebecca and his son Freeman F. Jr was married to a Mary.

Had two other sons, John and Henry L.

dlpurdy@bluefrog.com

Earlville and A. Chapin

Phil Lord — 10 Jun 2005 2:42:06 GMT

Does anyone have a digital copy of the Earlville town map inset in Beers Atlas (1876 I think) they can email me? Does anyone know anything about the Chapin family of Earlville who lived there during the 19th century?