Onondaga - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Margaret Hanrahan Town of Manlius NY

BarryZ6 — 2013-05-20 18:42:48Z

My Great Grandfather was John Lelliss from Catawba Ohio.
I have been looking for more info. on his family. We know he was from New York. We know that he had a brother. Morris or Maurice. We know his family was from Manlius. He was a blacksmith. This could be some link that I may need.

Sharon Zerkle

Re: Forgar Family

cartwheel8 — 2013-05-20 13:52:14Z

William Forgar, b. 1805, d. 1872, Liverpool, Onondaga Co., New York. Married to Lucretia Ann (unk),b. 1808, d. 1863, Liverpool, Onondaga Co., New York.

Both buried Liverpool Cemetery, Onondaga Co., New York

They had 9 children, Mary, Anna, Willam, Hannah, Oscar, F.A., Byron, Philander, Madora.

I have further info on some of their children.

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

DJCurtin — 2013-05-19 16:28:43Z

There are 3 other sites for free NY newspapers
Northern NY - http://news.nnyln.net/. 7 counties, includes Oswego County.
Hudson Valley - http://news.hrvh.org/. Limited.
Suffolk County, Long Island - http://live-brary.com/historic-newspapers/

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Kathydon217 — 2013-05-18 21:46:08Z

Who are you looking for?

You mentioned Albany County. Here is a newspaper site for the Altamont area

http://historicnewspapers.guilpl.org/

Kathy

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

JudyH01 — 2013-05-18 20:56:05Z

your welcome Scott,
its always good to have multiply places to look

yes I use Oldfulton alot, many of my relatives have been found there.

Judy

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

JudyH01 — 2013-05-18 20:53:56Z

I also have found old fulton to be very useful. Except for one person I have been searching for forever, you would think she didnt exist, many of my relatives have shown up there.

Judy

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Kathydon217 — 2013-05-18 20:33:19Z

I also use the fultonhistory site daily. I live in Saratoga County and the end of April several newspapers from Saratoga County were added. I have found so much information and obits. My husband and my family have both been in Saratoga County since the revolution so I have many, many names to check.

Kathy

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Scottyc415 — 2013-05-18 18:11:13Z

Thanks Judy. I've rarely searched in that direction in my general searches for individuals because it brings up so many mismatches. Starting the way you suggest makes more sense and will give me the opportunity to narrow my searches. I'm assuming you've used the Old Fulton Postcards website for newspaper searches as well?

Thanks again,
Scott

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

JudyH01 — 2013-05-18 17:59:30Z

good suggestion kathy,

I always assume anyone that uses Ancestry knows there are also newspapers available here on Ancestry, might not always be the case, sometimes I forget myself when I am looking all over the place, wish they had more for the Albany and greene county area

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Scottyc415 — 2013-05-18 17:47:40Z

Thanks so much for the suggestions.
Scott

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Kathydon217 — 2013-05-18 17:07:44Z

On Ancestry
Go to search
scroll to New York State Database
NY Newspapers

There are several Syracuse papers including the Post Standard and Syracuse Herald

Kathy

Re: SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

JudyH01 — 2013-05-18 02:31:12Z

try usgenweb.com for new york or,50states.com list for online NY papers or newslibrary.com this is newer articles

good luck

I sent a Degan message to you and then my computer went caflooy

krios_grande — 2013-05-17 23:52:40Z

dear Laura, I just found a message that you sent to Dave in 2004 about the DeGan, Collins, and Wayman families and that you would scan and send what you had with possible picture/and or mass card pictures. When I first got in touch, I think it was March 29th 2013. I had a different e-mail and I was wondering about Minnie DeGan's husband. My new e-mail address is krios-grande@live.com. Would you send whatever information and or pictures to me. I would forever be grateful. I kind of get mixed up with all the information put out by Ancestry.com but I slog along.

Re: Pine Plains Cemetery, Kirkville, NY

johnhouck51 — 2013-05-14 20:52:58Z

Google Earth shows a Pine Plains cemetery in Kirkville, NY off Co. Hwy 4 (Rockk Rd). I spent several hours last year trying to find it but could not locate it. My maternal family spread my grand mother's ashes on her mothers grave at the cemetery August 1995. Having been there I know it exists but cannot locate it.

Re: ROOT, AMSDEN

ccamsden — 2013-05-14 03:25:06Z

I have a Daniel Hemingway Amsden b. 30 July 1827, Orleans Co, NY to Ephraim Amsden and Nancy Rockwood. The youngest of Daniel's 11 children was Jaroad Rockwood Amsden b.26 March 1873 Noble Co, Indiana. He married 20 Aug 1892 Mary Ann Horn and d. 21 Oct 1950. (see tombstone photo under name) Another son Nathan L Amsden b. 29 May 1866 had a son, Jarod or Jerrad Rockwood Amsden b. 1902-1903. Daniel also had a daughter Nancyetta b. 4 Jan 1852 and a son Ephraim b.24 Jan 1862 (my g grandfather). The children were born in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

POTTER FAMILY of Onondaga County

Martha_Arman — 2013-05-13 17:39:05Z

I am searching for the parents of Joseph Potter, born about 1808. He joined the U.S. Army from Onondaga, NY, in 1828.

I believe his father to be David who lived in Manlius in 1810; John Potter of Otisco 1810; or John Potter of Tully 1810; so would appreciate information to eliminate any of those as well as information about who his parents were.

I have not been able to find him in the big Potter family genealogy book.

Joseph was stationed in Indian Territory and remained in Arkansas after his discharge in 1833. His children born in Arkansas were:
Thomas Jefferson Potter
William George Potter
and possibly:
Augustus
Francis
The last two died in infancy.

Thank you.

Re: Surname Search nappa

rdesmoner — 2013-05-12 19:38:16Z

I saw your post on ancestry regarding Neil and Carmen Nappa. I believe these also are relatives of mine, and I have a lot of information about this family, if you’re interested. I believe Carmen and Neil were cousins of my dad, Carmine Desmone, who was a nephew of Fiorinda Nappa. My email is below. Would love to hear from you.
Rosanne
BTW, the "new" email you posted several years ago bounced. You can contact me directly at desmone.dawkins1@verizon.net

Kinsella

lisarigge — 2013-05-12 18:20:23Z

Searching for information on the Kinsella family from Syracuse, New York

Re: Surname Search - Nappa

rdesmoner — 2013-05-12 15:17:27Z

Hi, Bob -
I think we spoke about 6 years ago. I have since obtained a great deal of information about our common Nappa relatives, going back to their origins in Italy. Let me know if you would like to have/see this info.
Rosanne

Re: Hall and Marlett Families

LiHall99 — 2013-05-12 04:40:16Z

Hello, I'm Searching for information on a line of the Hall that was from Loami Sangamon county, IL

parants - George W Hall married Mary Jane Large
Son - Calvin Hall married Alice Marie McMann

Lisa (Hall) Gyure

Re: Jesse Hungerford

wbmagates — 2013-05-11 22:07:16Z

Don't know if you're still loking for information on Jesse since your post is from back in 1999.
Jesse was my g-g-grandfather on my mother's side from Fannie's brother, Charles Jesse.
Jesse was actually born 2 Dec 1789 in Bristol CT-his family hadn't moved to NY yet.
It is interesting to me that Fannie wound up in Green County NY as a brother of my g-g-grandfather on my father's side was an original land patenter in Green county. Small world.

Re: Dyers in Michigan & Vermont & New York

heidihaines78 — 2013-05-07 21:33:08Z

All the Dyers from upper NY (arrived after the Revolutionary War) originally were from Rhode Island. Check Ten Generations of Dyers and By the Name of Dyer.

I believe the VT Dyers are descendants of the other Charles Dyer (not Col. Charles Dyer, my ancestor from North Kingston) so you should check DAR applications as well. He was denied a pension but the DAR recognizes that he was a patriot. Descendant of William and Mary Barrett Dyer, the famous Quaker.

SYRACUSE - OLD NEWSPAPERS

Scottyc415 — 2013-05-06 19:01:59Z

Can anyone recommend a free searchable website for old Syracuse Area newspapers? I use www.FultonHistory.com a lot but it doesn't seem to have much of the 20th century. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Sperling Treiber

fredt86 — 2013-05-02 12:53:29Z

Sharon - I just happened to come across your message and we are probably related. My father is Frederick and my Aunts are Agusta and Edith. Are you related to Tudy???
Fred Treiber - Minnesota

Re: Andrews Family Weedsport

diggergirl1977 — 2013-05-01 14:14:15Z

Hello.
Edward Stockley Francis is my ggg grandfather.
I was looking through some genealogy records that my grandfather compiled and I discovered that Edward Stockley Francis does not have a gravestone but is buried in an unmarked grave on the Andrews lot. This bothers me that he is unmarked. I found his draft record for the Civil War but cannot find if he served actively. I will continue to dig but am hoping that maybe someone here might have some details to fill in the gaps.
Thanks!
Bernadette

Re: Edward McNally (b.1870-71)

mrgsfg1966 — 2013-04-28 07:34:29Z

I may have something for you. I've been working on my grandmothers family (Flynn) and found an article linking my great grandfather, Michael J Flynn as the uncle of Virginia McNally. In 1918, Mrs. Frances McNally attended the wedding of her cousin Anna Flynn (to William Buckley) along with Miss Virginia McNally. The 1910 and 1920 census shows Frances and Virginia McNally living with Frances's mother Susan Flynn.

Re: genealogy- Rachel Baker

jemjee5662 — 2013-04-26 17:54:36Z

Only info I have found regarding Luke Wellington's wife is that her name was Elizabeth Bennett, daughter of Isaac Bennett and Rebekah Baker of Pelham Mass. This maybe the Baker you are referring to.

Re: BAKER, BESSEY, WELLINGTON, SEYMOUR

jemjee5662 — 2013-04-26 17:42:50Z

Funny that I came across this post. Just yesterday I learned of Rachel Baker and her religious somnium. I found it quite interesting. Rachel's father was Ezekiel Baker.

I am a descendant of Luke Wellington and Elizabeth Bennett through their son William (born @ 1819). I would love to get any information regarding the Wellington line.

I do know of Elijah Baker married to Dena Lee. I believe Dena's sister Susan B Lee married William H Wellington, son of William Wellington and Jeanette (?)

Re: Koppel MILLER and Rose RAYN/RAIN

aurina — 2013-04-26 15:01:15Z

help us to help u. why do u think they were married syracuse? where were they 1900 census, 1905 census, 1910 census. have u rented the lds film of marriages onondaga co? they had what children?

Re: "Chief Johnny Big Tree" NA film actor may have posed for the "Indian Head" nickel

slbig55 — 2013-04-26 03:28:31Z

Philip Bigtree is spelled with one word. Seneca spelling is with two words: Big Tree, as in Chief Johnny Big Tree. Philip Bigtree married Martha--not Mary.

Re: "Chief Johnny Big Tree" NA film actor may have posed for the "Indian Head" nickel

slbig55 — 2013-04-26 03:25:26Z

Johnny Big Tree--Seneca is spelled with two words, Norman Bigtree is not--Mohawk, who is the father of the Bigtree Sisters.

Re: "Chief Johnny Big Tree" NA film actor may have posed for the "Indian Head" nickel

slbig55 — 2013-04-26 03:21:42Z

Norman, who was Mohawk, is no relation to Chief Johnny Big Tree, who was Seneca.

Re: "Chief Johnny Big Tree" NA film actor may have posed for the "Indian Head" nickel

slbig55 — 2013-04-26 02:48:18Z

Chief Johnny Big Tree who posed for the nickel was Seneca. He was not related to the Bigtrees who lived on Midland Ave., they were Mohawk.

Re: St. Mary's Maternity Hospital & Infant Asylum

harmuth_1 — 2013-04-25 16:15:41Z

Hi,
I searched the federal 1930's census for NY state, Onondaga
county, Syracuse. I don't remember the emuneration district for where the hospital was located. but I do remember a name that you can search on to bring you to the hospital records for 1930, Vera Procopio. Once you are in the records for her, you can see the other poeple at the hospital and try to narrow possibilities by age, my mother- in -law was born in June 1929, so at this time of census( look on the top of the paper to read the date, perhaps it says Feb 1930? so for my relative, she would be 8-9 months) Then look thru the list at ages for children around that age. It may give you some idea. I can't get in now as I don't have a subsciption to exactly check. Hope this helps. good luck!

Re: St. Mary's Maternity Hospital & Infant Asylum

harmuth_1 — 2013-04-25 16:15:04Z

Re: St. Mary's Maternity Hospital & Infant Asylum

cathybuchholz14 — 2013-04-25 15:13:39Z

Good Morning,
Would you share with me where you found the 1930 Census for St. Mary's? I have been helping my mom look for her birthparents for over 30 years and I believe from information I have gathered that our hope is that New York will pass laws to open adoption records soon. Mom has a biological sister that she has never met and mom is now 85 years old.

Re: VAN TASSEL

danandcheryl115 — 2013-04-24 04:29:04Z

I have extensive VanTassel genealogy. contact konkonryan@gmail.com

Re: Carroll's in Pompey

danandcheryl115 — 2013-04-24 04:24:10Z

I am descendant from the same Crowe family. I have a photo of Lydia Karcher if interested. Dan Ryan konkonryan@gmail.com

Looking for marriages in Onondaga Co. circa 1820-1830

Mary_Drolet13 — 2013-04-23 02:14:35Z

I am looking for two marriages which likely occurred in Onondaga Co. Families were living in Elbridge in the 1830 census. Franklin Miner married Thankful Greaves/Graves, 7 June 1822. Sylvester Stevens m. Elizabeth Graves, born 1808, abt. 1825-1826 (oldest child was born 1827). It appears from website links that the county didn't keep vital records until 1870s? Appreciate any help about where to look/write?

Koppel MILLER and Rose RAYN/RAIN

slevin0715 — 2013-04-22 17:44:47Z

I am looking for a marriage record for Koppel (or Carl/Karl) MILLER and Rose (or Rachel) RAIN/RAYN c. 1906-1907 in Syracuse. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: St. Mary's Maternity Hospital & Infant Asylum

harmuth_1 — 2013-04-22 01:00:42Z

Hi I'm trying to find my mother in law. she was born in 1929 and I found the 1930 census for St Mary's and based on her birthday she can be a few possiblities. How did you get a court order? Seems so odd to need one as it has been over 80 yrs
I ran across a few threads and there was also a St Marys' in Buffalo too, I guess. Are you sure it was for Syracuse and not Buffalo? Just a thought. I even emailed the libary in Syracuse and asked about records for the hospital, but they had none.

Israel Bennett

DFHCenter — 2013-04-21 20:30:50Z

I am seeking some information on Israel Bennett, who his parents are, Israel was born Dec. 1826 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York. He met and married Mary Fadick on 22 Aug 1848, Buffalo New York.
Please send me at this email at deehubbell@yahoo.com

Re: BARBER;STOCKHAM

nancypexa1940 — 2013-04-21 13:15:34Z

my email is nanpexa@gmail.como or you may write me at nancy.pexa@gmail.com. Your response is exactly the story I am following. I too have many little pieces I have put together and will send you copies of all that would be useful to you. My purpose is create two Daughters of the American Revolution supplemental applications - One for each patriot - Alexander Shankland and the other for Robert Shankland. They both have been acknowedged as DAR patriots but no one has followed the path through Alexander Shankland his wife Jemima Stockham. They divorced and I have a copy of the divorce I did not know that Alexander exchanged the land for are in old age. Are you familiar with the DAR process? Thank you for your help.

Re: BARBER;STOCKHAM

rrsmith19 — 2013-04-21 05:39:23Z

NancyPexa1940:

Have your information ref Jemima Stockham/Alexander Shankland.

2greatgrandmother Francis Shanklin is sister to Tryphena Shankland.
Henry Babcock (Fabius, NY)- Francis Shankland
Josiah Wright Babcock - Electa Clarinda Hayes (dau of John B. Hayes and Samantha Lewis)
Nehemiah Babcock - Abigail Wright
Timothy Babcock - Ann Stewart
Looks like Job Babcock likely candidate - looks like family split loyalties during Rev.

Francis Shankland -

Alexander Shankland - Jemima (See 1860 Census for Liberty, Iowa). Then to NY. 1860's Henry/Francis to Missouri - Alexander Shanklin bought land in Missouri in 1860. Exchanged land for care in old age to Henry/Francis.

Alexander Shankland - Vententia Willson (A.S. buried in Cannan, Wayne, Ohio Rev War.

Robert Shankland (See Cherry Valley Massacre and Cooperstown, NY) - Sarah Beaty (dau John Beaty and Christiana Clinton)Family split loyalties during Rev.caused name change to Shanklin.

Will provide details if I have what you need.

R. Raymond Smith

Re: George J. Flynn - Mildred Paulus

jerrmatt — 2013-04-18 14:26:13Z

Thankyou aurina. This gives me something to work with.

With the information you provided I was able to find an obituary for Mary Flynn and her maiden name was indeed Keating. Mary and James are buried at St. Agnes along with their daughter Mary who died in childhood.

Thankyou so much for your help.

Jerry

Re: George J. Flynn - Mildred Paulus

aurina — 2013-04-17 23:22:28Z

july 11 1914 james did 3000$ worth of remodeling on 1529 west onondaga st house (www.fultonhistory.com)
12 aug 1905
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Flynn. and
sons. George and Edward, left Saturday
for Sylvan Beach, where they will
remain until Sept. 1.
1930 mary flynn is widowed and living w son george, so james died 1920-1930

Re: George J. Flynn - Mildred Paulus

aurina — 2013-04-17 22:31:37Z

www.newspaperarchive.com a pay site but u can do trial subsciption- has THE pOST-STANDARD, Syracuse, Sunday, February 15, 1953 has george a life res of syracuse survived by wife mildred. address jarper st worked shipping room haberles brewery left daughter mrs ernest matthews; aunt miss francis keating; brother edward flynn, burial assumption cem; church st john evangelist. death cert will have parents. francis died 1/20/1959, parents not mentioned.

census of 1900 Syracuse Ward 11, Onondaga, New York
James R Flynn 40 born mass sept 1869 (the ages and b dates dont seem to match, but oh well- he owns the house at 509 tully st with mortgage, he is a machinist and his parents were born ireland, theyve been wed 13 yrs and had a child who died.
Mary Flynn 37 b ny may 1863 to father b ireland
George J Flynn 9 born april 1891
Edward J Flynn 6
born may 1894
1910 still on tully st, james says his dad b mass, mom ireland
1920 on onondaga st, francis keating is with them, james sister in law- that would be marys sister as both b ny to father b ny mother b ireland-so marys maiden name prob keating, but needs verification
more in a minute

Re: George J. Flynn - Mildred Paulus

aurina — 2013-04-17 20:51:10Z

www.fultonhistory.com has oct 1923 as the date they applied for marriage license-the parents names , bride and groom birth dates, places of birth, residence, jobs -all on these license apps.

Miss Eliza Ann Brownell

tammyk18 — 2013-04-12 18:22:03Z

DIED--

In Onondaga Hollow, on Saturday last, of the Consumption, MISS ELIZA ANN, daughter of Mr. Clark W. Brownell, aged about 18.

The Onondaga Standard (Syracuse, NY), 23 Sep 1829

**Not my relative...posting an obit that was found**

Mr. G. W. Montgomery and Miss Elmira Gunn

tammyk18 — 2013-04-12 18:21:26Z

MARRIED--In the town of Onondaga, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Spaulding, Mr. G. W. MONTGOMERY, to Miss ELMIRA GUNN, all of that town.

Onondaga Standard (Syracuse, NY), 30 Dec 1829

**Not my relatives...posting an announcement that was found.**