Schenectady - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: 19 Jefferson St in 1910

cavkamp — 2013-06-08 16:20:22Z

josef tys and wojciech jaworski, who arrived Ellis Island from Breman, 24 Sep 1910 also listed this address as their U.S. destination. Both were from Galicia. Perhaps Antone Zeglen/Zeglin and Frank Meschlinski [Frank Muschlewski] were in the business of helping others from Galicia/Austria immigrate -- especially since their immigration was 30 years prior (in 1879/1880).

From my Wojciech Jaworski research to date, I don't believe Zeglin or Muschlewski were related individuals.

Re: Bianchi and Dimatteo from Schenectady, NY

kathiealbn — 2013-05-28 19:11:30Z

Hi,

Researching Faraone,DiLorenzo,Rossi and Corniello families from Alvignano, Italy and came across many Dimatteo families. I know that quite a few families from the Alvignano region immigrated to Schenectady in the early 1900's. Some of the records that I found are:
Luigi diMatteo married a Maria Raffaela Faraone in 1871 in Alvignano-His parents are listed as Vincenzo diMatteo and Carolina D'AGOSTINO. Luigi/Maria had a dau in 1880, Maria Adelaide in a small town/village of Alvignano called San Nicola.
Guiseppe diMatteo married a Maria Guiseppa diLorenzo and had 2 dau: Domenica in 1869 &Carolina diMatteo in 1876.Guiseppes' father is listed as Domenico diMatteo.
One of the other villages that comes up is Angelilli. I hope the locations help narrow your search.

Re: Dorothy Marie Mountain

Halldm8 — 2013-05-27 19:53:31Z

Thank you David, That was very helpful. Am just starting. Are you aware of a Sarah Barrett and/or a Kit (female) Barrett. My mother spoke of them as very adventurous women, lived in Canada. My mother died a few yrs ago & my father several yrs before that. I appreciate your help. I live in Maine with no relatives that I am aware of in New England!
Again, thanks for your help,
Deb Wood Hall

Re: ST.Mary's Church records

njcnorland — 2013-05-27 04:45:25Z

i would call St. John the Baptist. a couple of years ago the office there had records for that church as well as for St. Joh the Evangelist, although SJB had officially closed.

Re: Dorothy Marie Mountain

davidwalker611 — 2013-05-26 20:26:14Z

Hello,

The information I have on your grandmother Agnes Katherine Croghan is as follows:

Born: Dec 29, 1888, in Baltimore, MD
Father: Patrick H. Croghan (died June 22, 1893, in Baltimore)
Mother: Katherine Queeney (born 1854 in England, died July 12, 1915 in Baltimore)
Siblings: Anna Theresa Croghan (born about 1891, married Joseph Norman Geipe)
Married : (1) Martin J. Mountain, Feb 21, 1914 in Baltimore. He died Jan 18, 1917 in Schenactady, NY. (2) Adam Paul Barrett, Jan 29, 1929 in Hillsborough, Florida. He died March 4, 1955 in Ellicott City, MD
Died: April 3, 1971 in Baltimore
Children: (1) Dorothy Marie Mountain (b. Aug 6, 1916 in Schenactady), (2) Martha Buckley Barrett

I believe that Martha Buckley Barrett (Dorothy's half sister) is still alive. I have also heard from one of Joseph and Anna Geipe's grandchildren. Adam Paul Barrett was the brother of my great-grandfather, which is how I know about Dorothy.

Best Wishes
David

Re: ST.Mary's Church records

susanmcintyre28 — 2013-05-26 12:35:46Z

I presume St. Mary's is a catholic church. You might try the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany 453-6600. If you look in the phone book there is a list of numbers but I would try the main number & let them point you in the right direction. How is John C. McNally connected to your tree?

Re: Dorothy Marie Mountain

Halldm8 — 2013-05-25 22:45:44Z

Dorothy was my mother, Agnes my grandmother as well. I recall that my mother did a fair amount of research re Agnes's family & I imagine you have that info. As I am thinking that was shared with Martha. Wish I knew more about the Mountain family. First foray to Ancestry...would appreciate any info you may have. Aren't families funny? I never expected to see my mother's name generate such interest!

Re: Dorothy Marie Mountain

Halldm8 — 2013-05-25 22:02:12Z

Dorothy was my mother, Agnes my grandmother & Nancy was my "Great Aunt Nancy" - my mother was very fond of her & named her first child Nancy. I know my mother did an extensive family history on Agnes's family but I do not know what happened to it. I believe there was a Revolutionary War great great great grandfather somewhere along the way. I will see what I can find and please let me know what, if anything, you learn. Thanks!

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

chippsg1 — 2013-05-23 23:56:02Z

joancarolkd
Email me at chippsg@buckeye-express.com
That way I can send you what I have.
I do have David's parents but I am from Phoebe's McIntosh and Devoe line.
THANKS

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

loribowman54 — 2013-05-23 16:07:53Z

I also find more info about other Laque's than are in my direct line. I found (according to FOLD3 link from NARA) that 2 Laque's fought with Daniel Morgan's Rangers, I think their names were John and Thomas. Any info you have on the VT Laque's would be appreciated. Lori

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-22 23:03:15Z

thank you I would like info on devoe and macintosh. actually today i found the grave for edgar s laque my husbands father who he did not know it was a single grave but info stated he was married to mildred Tucker who would have been his second marriage or commom law i dont know edgars first wife was lucielle may Drew, Edgars dob 1916 to 1969 death. i would love to find mildred tucker. thanks

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-22 22:45:19Z

Iam so happy to share with you, I have been working on laque in the past few months, I have gone back on my husbands direct line into canada,we could be related and i would love to share what I have. I have pulled some imformation from vermont but havent found the link in my tree yet.

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-22 22:27:33Z

David Edgar Laque the second born 1886 had siblings they were Williamdob 1883,moses dob 1888,Lena dob 1890, eliza dob1892, George dob1898, John F. dob 1900,howard dob 1902

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-22 22:26:22Z

David Edgar Laque the second born 1886 had siblings they were Williamdob 1883,moses dob 1888,Lena dob 1890, eliza dob1892, George dob1898, John F. dob 1900,howard dob 1902

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-22 22:16:06Z

thank you for the imfo.that new papers were added

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

Kathydon217 — 2013-05-22 00:54:46Z

Have you checked the fultonhistory site lately? The end of April many Saratoga County papers were added, including the Saratogian and Ballston Spa Journal. I quickly tried David Laque and David * Laque and there were many newspaper articles about this family.

Kathy

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

chippsg1 — 2013-05-22 00:22:23Z

Hi loribowman,
I can not help with your request but others in this thread may be able to. Look at the Old Fulton site.
THANKS

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

chippsg1 — 2013-05-22 00:19:46Z

Hi,
Thanks for responding to my request.
I have very little information on the Laque line, most came from the Old Fulton site listed in other posts. David Laque's wife Phoebe was my Grandmother's sister. I have a great deal of info on her McIntosh and Devoe lines.
I would like to know more about her and David as well as Edgar. I would be more than happy to send what ever you are interested in. Email is "chippsg@buckeye-express.com"
THANKS

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

loribowman54 — 2013-05-21 17:16:46Z

Hi-Glad to see someone else researching the Laque name. Did you Laque's in your lineage ever live in VT as well? I have ancestors that lived in Salisbury,VT in 1853 and then moved to WI. The names are Joseph & Martha Laque, son Charles, son William Joseph Laque. If we are related I will gladly share the info I have on them. Also, I think we are related to John Laque circa 1800. A widow of John Laque, Polly (Mary) also rec. a land grant in WI. I would appreciate hearing back from you. Thanks.

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

joancarolkd — 2013-05-21 02:06:39Z

i am seeking imformation to add to the laque family tree. david e laque the first and phoebe mcintosh were grand parents to my husband david edgar laque the second, david e laque the first had a son named edgar laque who married lucielle drew of schenectady, edgars second wife was mildred tucker,who i am looking for dates for,I have names on the laque family tree going into canada. will share.

Re: Researching the NOLAN Family

jmnjmn — 2013-05-06 15:09:22Z

Hi
I am also looking for Michael Nolan a farmer from Elphin Roscommon born probably in 1805 to 1830.
He was father to my great great grandfather Patrick Nolan a masons labourerborn 1845 who moved to Dewsbury,England before the 1871 UK census who married a lady Catherine Brady from Rosscommon in Dewsbury age 24 on 13 June 1872.
My Grandmother Isabela Nolan had her first 2 daughters named Catherine and Honora which fits the irish family naming pattern.I am attaching Patrick Nolan Marriage certificate for assistance

Re: Researching the NOLAN Family

jmnjmn — 2013-05-06 15:05:58Z

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

cmb10306 — 2013-04-23 10:44:37Z

Thank you both so much for the information. It was very helpful.

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

Kathydon217 — 2013-04-23 02:46:31Z

Marriage
Nassau Reformed Church
Town of Nassau

Jonas H Rockefeller
Esther Ann Clarke

26 Nov 1847

Kathy

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

Kathydon217 — 2013-04-23 02:23:02Z

Here are 2 1855 Census records for the Clark family

1855 Ward 4-Schenectady
CLARK
Catherine 44 b Schoharie County married
Therina 13 Child b Columbia County

Both have resided here for 2 years
_________________________________
1855 NYS Census Albany Albany City Ward 9 Western
ROCKEFELLER
Jonas 35 b Rensselaer County Married Farmer
Esther 26 wife b Columbia County
Spencer 5 b Rensselaer County
Ardella 4 b Rensselaer County
Herbert 1 b Albany

All have been here for 3 years except Herbert-1 year

Kathy

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

cmb10306 — 2013-04-23 00:53:02Z

I don't know. Maybe. It's possible.

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

ArmisAngelis — 2013-04-23 00:52:20Z

Could this be the Ruloff [sic] mentioned in the biography of Peter C Clark? Taken from "Some Columbia County (N.Y) Graveyards"

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

chippsg1 — 2013-04-23 00:36:19Z

Bob,
I have used the sites you posted for me. The Schenectady and Saratoga county USGEN web sites are favorites of mine. There is a wealth of information there.
THANKS

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

chippsg1 — 2013-04-23 00:27:47Z

Hi,
Phoebe was my grandmother's sister so I am not directly related. David Laque's father was named Moses. I have no information about William.
If they were in the New York area you may want to check the old http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html.
THANKS

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

cmb10306 — 2013-04-22 23:04:29Z

Wow! I think you're on to something. Thank you!!!

Re: Esther Ann Clark Rockefeller (1827-1877)

ArmisAngelis — 2013-04-22 22:45:08Z

Hope this will be of some help in your search, as I note from census records that Catherine was born in Schoharie.

http://www.onlinebiographies.info/ny/ren/clark-pc.htm

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

schenectadyhistory — 2013-04-22 22:27:19Z

The Fultonhistory site includes the Schenectady Gazette from 1911 to 1974.

The Google News Archive contains the Schenectady Gazette from 1920 to 1989:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=ziW8EwMpto0C

and the Daily Gazette from 1990 through Jan. 2004:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=OtrppQHxQ5wC

The caveat to this is Google only scanned about 30% before they killed the project, and it appears to be random. You may browse the above links to see specific issues.

The text of stories from the Gazette since 8/15/1997 is part of the America's Newspapers subscription available to anyone with a Schenectady County Public Library card. The direct link is:

infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/SchenectadyCountyPublic

Finally, I will mention that the obituary index at the Schenectady Digital History Archive (almost 99,000 entries as of Saturday's update) is at:

http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/vitalrecords/deaths/index....

Bob Sullivan
Schenectady County Public Library

Re: David E. Lague and Phoebe McIntosh

loribowman54 — 2013-04-22 17:48:32Z

I,too,am a descendant of Laque. I descended from Joseph & Martha Laque of Salisbury, VT in the 1850's after that they moved to Richland Center,WI. Also the name William John Laque is my g-g-grandfather. Are we directly related?? I have done much searching and can not go beyond the names of Joseph & Martha. They had 2 sons Charles and William. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Ovid Revette

throhaly — 2013-04-20 00:24:56Z

Maria, I'm sending the family tree I have to your mom.

Theresa

Re: Ovid Revette

throhaly — 2013-04-20 00:21:28Z

Hello Joanne, I remember visiting your family when I was a kid. There were 10 children in the Ovid and Melvina Revette family. 5 boys and 5 girls (4 lived) My mother Clara being the youngest of the living children. Our aunt Melvina died 2 days after being born and is buried with Grandma Melvina at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Schenectady. I've been given info from my mom, growing up around the family and info from one of our second cousins in Balston Spa many years ago. Some of his info is posted on Roots web. I have also searched census info, news articles, obits. etc. We are part of a large family as you know. Great grandma Clara Yelle Nelson (whom my mom was named after) had 12 brothers and sisters and her parents had quite the bunch of siblings as well. I have found a few connections to Canada, but not Native American. I'd love to see what you have with that. I am at a loss on Great Grandpa Isaac Nelson's (Uncle Ike's named after) side of the family. One of these days I'll make it to Blackbrook to look at archives. I know most of the Revette family is from Constable, NY. Your mother and Aunt Eve lived there with Great grandpa Frank and Great Grandma when they were young before moving to Schenectady. I have about 2 generations of the Yelle family members names in lists but haven't put it into a format. I have about 3 to 4 generations in a format of our immediate family. I can email it to you. But,it's not polished enough to upload here. Email me if you want a copy at Thshel555@aol.com We can compare information. We had a last minute reunion in August and we had 22 people show up. We are talking about doing another one. We would enjoy connecting with your families. Hope to hear from you, Your cousin Theresa

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

noelnick — 2013-04-18 03:15:02Z

Thanks so much - that was very kind of you!

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

schenectadyhistory — 2013-04-18 02:23:10Z

I asked the city archivist. She wasn't sure, but suggested the Engineering Department.

http://www.cityofschenectady.com/engineering.htm

Bob Sullivan
Schenectady County Public Library

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

noelnick — 2013-04-16 15:16:45Z

Thanks everyone! Would any city office have information on re-numbering of streets by chance?

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

schenectadyhistory — 2013-04-15 19:52:54Z

Unfortunately, the city directories did not contain street listings until 1930.

I see that bottler Nelson Ainsworth was at 170 or 172 Front Street from the early 1880s through 1887, then at 328 in the 1888 directory. A more comprehensive search for Front Street residents might reveal a pattern.

Bob Sullivan
Schenectady County Public Library

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

njcnorland — 2013-04-15 18:53:16Z

You could also check the city directories for a known address on Front street such as a public building and observe whether the location's number changed over some years.

Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

noelnick — 2013-04-15 00:08:58Z

Yes but unfortunately the directories did not provide any information. Thanks!

Free Genealogy Help

canis1 — 2013-04-14 17:32:41Z

The Capital District Genealogical Society
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
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Re: Front Street - Re-numbered?

njcnorland — 2013-04-14 16:57:20Z

Sometimes renumbering details are in the city directory at the time.

Front Street - Re-numbered?

noelnick — 2013-04-13 18:30:26Z

Seeking info on possible re-numbering of Front Street around 1886-1887. Had relatives who lived at 158 & 160 Front Street who suddenly live at 314 & 318 Front Street. Thanks!

obituary Joan HARVEY, d 3 Apr 2013, Schenectady, NY (b 1941 Massachusetts, Bristol, Attleboro)

ancient_oak — 2013-04-09 19:43:02Z

Joan HARVEY (1941-2013) of Earl Avenue, Schenectady, New York, entered into eternal rest on Wed, 3 April 2013.

Joan was born on 28 Nov 1941 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts. She graduated from Tufts University, and pursued graduate studies at University of Massachusetts. Joan began her career as a medical records transcriber at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. In 1965 she moved to New York State and worked at the NYS Department of Civil Service and retired in 2003 from the NYS Department of Health. While with the state, her duties included computer programming, employee training, and public relations. Joan was a Gold Life Master Bridge Player having won numerous titles in the Greater Northeast. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed listening to folk music. Joan was a passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She also loved the ocean and spending time on Cape Cod.

Joan is survived by her longtime companion Alan Carlos; her son Jordan Harvey; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial will be held at the Studio of Bridge and Games, 1639 Eastern Parkway in Schenectady on Thursday, 18 April 2013 at 6:30 pm.

Memorial contributions in Joan's name may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties, 108 Erie Blvd., Schenectady, New York 12305.

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I don't know if HARVEY is her maiden or married name.

Re: Vale Cemetery

ewburke1 — 2013-04-02 19:52:21Z

Thanks,

Erica

Re: Dorothy Marie Mountain

mbhoffmanx — 2013-04-01 03:35:42Z

Hi. I am the grand daughter of nancy geipe. Nancy, formerly anna therese croghan, was the sister to Agnes. My mother is Peggy Brinker. I am interested in learning more about the croghan ancestors. I can't seem to locate any tangible marriage license, birth certificates or death records on my great grandparents Joseph Patrick croghan and Catherine queeney. Does anyone have information about these relatives?

Re: Vale Cemetery

familytrace4fsk — 2013-03-30 21:02:36Z

Hello again,

There are two pictures of Fletcher Joyner in this article...I am looking for info on my Dutch Ancestors and found them.

http://blog.timesunion.com/rittner/the-schenectady-massacre-...

familytrace4fsk

Isaac S. Hurd Born Schenectady, New York; Died April 1938 Redondo, Washington

oastwd — 2013-03-29 22:46:46Z

The Kent News-Journal Thursday, April 7, 1938
Isaac S. Hurd, 84, retired Redondo Postmaster and widely known pioneer of that community, died late Monday night at his home in Redondo following a short illness. He had been a resident of the Redondo community since 1899 and had served as Postmaster for the community for 33 years. Failing health caused him to resign from post office work a year ago. Born June 22, 1854 in Schenectady, New York, he early moved with his parents to Wisconsin. From there the family moved to Kansas where he lived until he came to Redondo 39 years ago.

Survived by his widow, Ida M. Hurd of Redondo; son, Wilmer C. Hurd and daughter, Alice M. Brengman, Redondo; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Hurd were held Wednesday afternoon from Chittenden Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rodney Arney of Kent officiating. Burial was made in the Sumner Cemetery.

Re: Obit needed for surname PROULX died 2007 in Schenectady

BarbaraODonahue — 2013-03-25 20:43:17Z

wow, thanks