Washington - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Granville, Washington Co., NY

marey3 — 4 Jul 2008 7:01:25 GMT

Does anyone have Margaret Jenks book on Granville Cemeteries? Looking to see if there are any Crofoots/Crofuts recorded.
Thanks.

Poultney VT town report vital statistics, Hampton Cemeteries burial database, limited Hampton Baptisms, Warren and Race book

vtctm — 3 Apr 2005 6:45:58 GMT

I have many years of Poultney VT town report vital statistics scanned and in searchable database. Can do limited look-ups. If you do not know, Poultney is a small town adjacent to Hampton, NY and many families moved from one town to the other, and often.

If your ancestor is not in database [meaning I have not got it completed yet] and you really need it, I can look through each report individually. There is always a chance I will miss the entry that way, however. It is best to give a last name only and I will send you all entries already entered with that name. So many went by their middle name or nickname. You may recognize something about the person and realize that he or she is part of your tree. I have years 1921 to present – not all scanned however.
I wasn’t going to mention this until it was completed, but that could be next year! It may be able to help someone now.
I also have a list of those buried in adjacent Hampton NY cemeteries and a partial list of the Hampton NY Methodist/Episcopal church baptism records.

Also a scanned a book written by the Warren and Race families of Hampton and Raceville with much vital statistic and historical information surrounding those two families. It was written in 1923, so anything happening after that year will not be included.

I can do lookups from any of the above.

Birth, Marriage, Deaths of Washington Co., NY

Linda — 10 Feb 2002 2:02:18 GMT

I have a personal database with a number of birth, marriage and death records for Washington County, NY. I am willing to do lookups for particular individuals. I will accept requests by email if you put the individual's name in the subject line. Please limit the request to one name per email. :). The dates range from late 1880's thru early 1900's.

Pease/Speare Family

Charles Willis — 23 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendants of George Pease/Speare b.Canada d.aft.1856 Indian Lake, NY m. Laura/Sarah Abbey b.1807 Me. They had at least 6 children. Son John b.1834 moved to Washington County and married Eveline King b.1838. Daughter Sarah b.Aug.7,1842 Essex County, NY m. James Dickinson of Hartford, Washington County, NY. I am told that Pop Pease who was associated with the Warren County Airport was also a relative. Looking for anyone related to this family.

Obit Lookup 1941 Robert Millington

G1LA2Rfamily — 26 Jun 2008 9:27:26 GMT

Please, appreciate an obituary lookup.

Robert Millington, died April 30/May 01 1941
died at Glens Falls Hospital, burial Union Cemetery Ft. Edward NY. Born Chester Warren Co., NY, parents
Hiram Millington & Betsey Elizabeth Smith

believe last residents in Hudson Falls

Robert's, wife Martha,
children:
Nina Belle Millington, spouse Herschel Clifford Galusha
Robert jr., wife Florence Miner
Lota Millington Harrington, spouse Gardiner Harrington
Alma May Millington, spouse James Daggett when her father died.
step-children surname, Morehouse

Thank you,
Gail (Minnesota) g4j3s@msn.com

Elijah Clark died 3 april 1825/ obit in Sandy Hill, NY Herald?

HeatherMeredith28 — 6 Jan 2008 10:39:50 GMT

Elijah Clark died 3 April 1825 in Sandy Hill, NY. I have read that the Sandy Hill Herald published weekly from 1825-1910. Does anyone know if any library or historical society has this newspaper? I have conflicting data on whose Elijah's father was and I thought perhaps an obit would help.
Thank,
Heather in Montana

My Linindoll Children

CherylAnnBeesonRoberts — 8 Nov 2006 5:25:06 GMT

I am researching my children's father's family, in behalf of my children, Sarah, Nicholas & Angela Linindoll.

It has been a very difficult beginning...since their father Stephen Paul Linindoll 1957-2004 is deceased. The only information I have is:

Mother: Georgia Linindoll from Boston area maybe
Father: Robert McDonald from California
(They were never married)
Brothers: Johan "Yonny" from Maine, Reginald "Rex' (deceased), and Michael
Sister: Gloria (Married name Barker) raised by Grandmother Bessie (unsure of her last name, believed to be from Maine).

Stephen had an Uncle Rex and other siblings who have decendants, one beautiful young woman named Brooke Linindoll

We would really appreciate any help we could get, and would love to connect with relatives. This branch of their family trees as very short branches...thanks in advance.

Their Mother, Cheryl Ann

http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=464363&pid=...

John Law and John Law Jr.

lawpeterr — 26 Aug 2005 12:25:21 GMT

I'm looking for any information on John Law and John Law Jr. who appear in the 1790,1800,1810,1820 and 1830 census records for Salem, N.Y. Washington County. John Law Jr died in 1836 at 63yrs. and is buried in Salem. Thanks

Haskins & Mattison Cemetery locations??

mary_w_ — 20 Aug 2007 6:22:52 GMT

Trying to find the location of these cemeteries: I am not from the area and the descriptions here and on Genweb don't really pinpoint where Haskins is or any location for the Vaughan Corners Cemetery which was supposedly a "family plot on the Fred Vaughan farm." The Haskins Cemetery is described as "back of the Otis Sheldon barn on W Ft.Ann Rd" & and the Mattison/Matteson Cemetery " near Vaughan Corners" near Kingsbury, can anyone help me find these (driving directions) I would really appreciate it. Mary

Jonathan Berry & Thankful Mills

Jeanette_Heath — 8 Feb 2005 2:12:44 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Jonathan Berry b. March 17 1771 in Cambridge, Washington County, NY

EARL AND FRANSISCO PARENTS

jgorlick — 22 Jun 2001 11:51:52 GMT

Searching for the family of "Old Henry" FRANCISCO or F'CISCO reputed to have lived 136 yrs and died in Salem, Washington Co., NY about 1820. Did he have a son and grandson named Benjamin FRANSISCO? My ancestor Benjamin FRANSISCO b. 1808 West Haven, VT married Rachel Jane EARLS b. 1806 NY. Who were Rachel's parents? Information gladly traded and appreciated!

Easton, Washington County

indigowings — 24 Feb 2002 5:31:13 GMT

I am researching one of my lines..Satterlee (ly).

I have extensive names and dates back to 1649...from Lois Watson Satterlee to Eri Satterlee, Ethan Grant Satterlee, to Sylvester Satterlee,,,and the rest back to Rhode Island then England. I am looking for the History of the Satterlee Family in Easton, Washington County.

Any information would be wonderful. If you see something that triggers your roots, email me and I am more than willing to share in this never ending journey.

God Bless,

Lindsie

Argyle, cemetery request

s79557 — 23 May 2006 2:21:50 GMT

Would some kind soul that has records, tell me where Alexander Taylor is buried, he died 10-5-1819 Aryle, Washington Co, NY and his wife Jane died 10-5-1797 and who is buried with them, as they had children, who apparently did not survive to adulthood....your act of kindness will be greatly appreciated....Thank You sandra

Osmers in Argyle, Washington County - look-up request

Colleen S. Morton — 19 Apr 2003 9:55:32 GMT

I need help with a look-up of any information relating to the birth of William D. Osmer, born May 22, 1826 in Argyle, Washington County, NY. On his death certificate, his father is listed as John Osmer, no birth location, and his mother as Abigale, no birth location. His wife's name is Francis Murray and she was supposedly born in New York on July 04, 1835. They both died and are buried in Wisconsin. I would like to try to find a birth record for William; a marriage certificate for John and Abigale, or anything at all on Francis Murray. Can someone help?

Dayton/Taylor Family

SCALLION — 11 Oct 2003 2:07:54 GMT

I would like any information on Abraham/Abram Dayton and Harriet B. Taylor, of Washington County, New York Abraham Dayton was born about 1797. He married Harriet B. Taylor, daughter of Nathan Taylor, born abt. 1799. It is believed that they removed to Lockport (Niagara County, NY). They are believed to have had four children: Jane Maria Dayton who married Edward Payson Snow and moved to Illinois; Rollin W. Dayton; Lydia Ann Dayton who married Benjamin F. Cook and also moved to Illinois; and Nathan Dayton. It is not known when Harriet died, but it is known that Abraham moved to Illinois by 1860 and was living with his daughter Lydia Ann Dayton Cook. Please direct all responses to Arlene Waters, 1142 South La Jolla Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90035-2525, carthay@mediaone.net.

David & Jane (unknown) Tomb in 1970's

dreyn5 — 21 Mar 2006 4:12:25 GMT

Looking for descendants or relatives of this couple and their family
children
James b ca 1750 IRE married first Eliz Guthrie second Eliz (Betsey) McFadden
Priscilla b IRE first wife of John Steele
Joseph b 1759 IRE d 1796 Salem, NY married Lettice Kirkpatrick
Mary b 1765 IRE d 1789 Salem, Washington Co, NY
John W b 1755 married first Betsey Crossett second Betsy Follick
Samuel b 1767 d 1832 Salem NY married Mehetable ?

State Street Cemetery, Ft. Edward

cpear16 — 18 Jun 2008 11:11:51 GMT

Some of my relatives (named Quitterfield) were buried in the State Street Cemetery in Ft. Edward. I don't know if this cemetery still exists. I have a feeling those buried there may have been moved to make way for the Champlain Canal. Does anyone know the fate of the people who were buried there if it was moved? Also, am looking for information of the Quitterfield's and Henderson's of Ft. Edward.

Birth records 1815 to 1820 in White Creek

djherweyer — 10 May 2008 1:12:35 GMT

Where would I find birth records for the village of White Creek between 1815 and 1820? Are these records in NY or would they have been across the border in Bennington, VT? I am looking for birth records for last name Gladding. Please help if you can!

JOHN KIMMIS

BKIMMIS — 7 Jul 2002 3:36:56 GMT

I have been trying to find information about my father John Kimmis and his parents. My father died in 1963 and was born in Dulzura, California and was orphaned at very young age. He told me that his fathers name was also Bruce and he talked about Thirza so I think that was his mothers or grand mothers name. There is a big empty time in my research that I can't find. I am sure that the John Kimmis from Ireland is a great or great grandfather as my father said his family was from Ireland.

HAXTON.WOODLANDS CEMETERY.CAMBRIDGE NY RESEARCH

DeseraeConverse — 10 Jun 2008 10:58:09 GMT

According to interment.com and also visiting the Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge NY, I have found a group of my husbands ancestors. The HAXTON (HAXSTUN)line.
In the area they are buried in there is one grave
James O Haxton
died Feb 6 1881
aged 63 years.
I have no idea where he fits in, but am convinced he must, due to where he is buried.
Anyone with any info will be truly appreciated.
Thank you

Nathan High Family

s.blair — 24 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Researching Nathan High (d.1806-7), of Kingsbury, Washington County, New York, wife Mary (Post) Jolly, and six children. I have a copy of his will, would like more information.

Barber / Loudon / Armstrong Family in Argyle

sug53 — 1 Jun 2008 6:17:43 GMT

Hi All -- I'm trying to find how Joseph Barber is connected to the Loudon/Louden/Lowden family in Argyle - early 1800s. In Joseph's will he mentions his niece and nephews - Joseph, Robert and Margaret Loudon. Joseph's wife is Elinor. I see an Elinor Armstrong connected to Joseph Barber - perhaps Joseph is her father and James Armstrong her husband. However, it doesn't explain the connection with the Loudons. Also connected to the Loudon family is the McConnellee/McConnell/Conley family of Argyle.

This informatin is listed in the "Names of the members of the first Presybterian Congreation of the town of Argyle abt 1802." Any clarification / suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks, Sue sug53@earthlink.net

Hughey, McFarland, Murdock, Graham

morriganh09 — 30 May 2008 7:18:40 GMT

Hello,
I am researching the above names. I have lots of information but am at a standstill with the graham family. My Grandmother was Mattie Grace Graham. She married Daniel Murdock. Mattie's parents were Martha (Mattie too) and I believe John Graham. They resided possibly in Hebron. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have also compiled a huge database of Hughey adn Mcfarland ancestry from Washington County, NY if anyone requires any information or assistance.

thank you

Melissa Hughey-Harris

Ebenezer STRICKLAND 1810

megrae77 — 31 May 2008 11:14:10 GMT

I am looking for any info on the ancestors of an Ebenezer STRICKLAND who was residing in Easton, Albany Co. (later Washington Co.)in 1790 and 1800. By 1820 he removed to Broome County NY with his children (his whereabouts in 1810 are unknown). Other possible surnames are Strickling. Two of his children were named Samuel STRICKLAND and Ebenezer STRICKLAND Jr.

Robert G. CLARK, Argyle

Darby522 — 22 Jun 2001 11:49:29 GMT

Robert G. CLARK was b. ca 1821, New Brunswick, Middlesex, NJ, son of Robert and Jane (GRAHAM) CLARK. By 1823 the family had moved to Argyle, Washington, NY. Would like to find out more about the CLARK/GRAHAM families. Jane GRAHAM was b. in Ire. and presume Robert CLARK was also. Their son Robert G. m. Martha Jane MILLER whose mother was Martha GRAHAM, b. Ire. Were Jane and Martha related?

decendents of John Wallis b:1700 Scotland

ewpreininger — 22 May 2008 1:41:15 GMT

I am currently searching any geneology threads to the Wallis-Wallace cllan from Wales and Scotland. I am a direct decendent of Jesse Wallis, the father of David Reeves Wallis clan of Tennessee(also known as the "State of Franklin")I am elizabeth Wallace Preininger. My Great Grandfather was James Alonzo "Lon" Wallace from Nothern Georgia.

Calling all prospective writers

rangerrose — 21 May 2008 6:28:41 GMT

Ever wish you could write a story and contribute
that family history to an up and comming book title?
Looking for individuals who have ties to the
earliest families in the towns of Dresden, Whitehall,
North Granville, and Hampton.
Write your family's earliest members and who they married and contribute that "chapter" to the book.
Early families include: Savage, Douglass, Little, Falkenbury, Hatch, DeKalb, Rooker, Rogers, VanGuilder
Dresden names such as Slight; Gregory; Benjamin.
Just can't go into all possible surnames connected with these towns.
If you're interested in contributing, please contact me directly at genefrog52@yahoo.com

This has the potential of contributing genealogical history to Washington County that has yet been "untapped".

Nathan Durkee [1 May 1760--1832 Fort Edward, Washington, NY]

eshalis — 13 Apr 2008 6:30:38 GMT

Nathan Durkee [1 May 1760--1832 Fort Edward, Washington, NY]

Would someone please help me locate more records about my great grandfather above. Especially of interest are marriage record, a more complete death record, and his burial location. I believe according to militia records he eventualy was a Vice Major in the militia and did serve as a pvt. in the Rev. War.

Attempt to Locate William Hatfield

BobLarson2005 — 12 May 2008 12:27:18 GMT

In 1970s and early 1980s he lived in Washington County, NY -retired from NYS Police - possibly moved to Florida

Please help me search for Hills grave-1849

maysworld — 13 Dec 2002 4:35:42 GMT

Can someone help me find the burial of LEONARD HILLS who died in May 1849 in Hebron,Washington County,NY.Leonard was born abt.1798.His widow was Anna Curtis Hills.Anna remarried Asa Gardner on July 4,1854

Children were:

Levi Hills
Julia Ann Hills
Charlotte Hills
Nathaniel Hills
James Hills
William H. Hills
Lorenzo Hills
Roxy Hills

Any help is appreciated,thank you!

Would anyone know these people (picture attached) or about when it might have been taken ? PLEASE look !

SusanBerkhimer — 8 May 2008 3:13:45 GMT

Hello, I received this picture from a cousin. She knows her Grandmother was in the picture (3rd from left, back row)She was born in Granville in 1883 but doesn't know anyone else or when it was taken.My "guess" is 1900 putting her at about 17 years of age, but she could be older, I just don't know. Does Anyone recognize these people from Washington County NY ? The woman 3rd from left back row was Mary Agnes Powers. She married Patrick Kelly of Granville. ANY suggestions of finding more info greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Susan

Durkee Town Rd.Washington County,NY

maysworld — 8 Dec 2002 5:47:57 GMT

I hear there's a Durkee Town Rd. in Washington County,NY,I also hear that there's a Durkee Farm in Washington County,NY?? I'm searching for the information on Hattie Durkee of Fort Edward,Washington County,NY and wonder if her Durkee family is connected to those Durkees I mentioned about??

Can someone help??

Thank you!!

The 123rd NY Infantry

nygeorge — 7 May 2008 12:30:24 GMT

I found a book at the NYS Military Museum in Saratoga, NY
"Marching to Save a Nation The 123rd New York Infantry" by Jeffery H Jones.

Joel Downs - Resident Hartford in 1814

Rod_Fleck — 21 Jul 2005 6:02:53 GMT

Look Up Please Howards

mchbrg6 — 19 Apr 2008 8:13:04 GMT

Im looking for a nancy Mariah Orcutt in Hartford washington county new york 1870 census list her there her husband was lewis howard born abt 1856 port henry new york her daughter beatrice is living with her in the 1870 census any information on lewis howards family is greatley appriciated i have his father down as frank howard married mary ann rose my email adress is

mchbrg6@aol.com contact me there please

also beatrice married a philip briggs

Marriage Record info: Samuel TURNER and Grace MCLAUGHLIN, 1849

nw1957 — 30 Apr 2008 12:52:09 GMT

How can I find a marriage record from 1849? I have a date of 6 June 1849 for: Samuel TURNER b.1816 and Grace MCLAUGHLIN b. 1827. Grace was from Washington County I'm thinking this would be the county they married in. He was from Rensselaer County.
Thanks!

Vital Records (Covell) before 1784

RCSnyder2 — 28 Apr 2008 3:04:09 GMT

Washington Co. appears to have been set off from Albany Co. about 1784. Are vital records for the period before that in Albany? I'm still looking for birth records for John Hurd Covell (b. 1773), James Franklin Covell (b. 1774), and Susanna Covell (b. 1775), ch. of Simeon and Susanna (Mosher) Covell, and for the death of Susanna bet. 1775 and 1780. Susanna should be buried somewhere in White Creek, where Simeon had extensive business holdings before his deportation to Canada as a Tory. Can anyone help?

Died in Oakland, CA 1877 Phoebe M., wife of Bourman B. Brown, native of Kingsburg, Washington Co., NY

p8j8o8s8f8o — 29 Apr 2008 2:44:30 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. 11, page 15, 1978, "Stereoptican" Column, 25 Aug. 1877 issue of the "San Luis Obispo Tribune": Died in Oakland (California), 24 Aug., Phoebe M. wife of Bourman B. Brown, native of Kingsburg, Washington Co, New York, age 66 yrs., 9 mos., 24 days.

Loudon Family of Argyle 1800s

sug53 — 26 Apr 2008 10:55:22 GMT

Hello -- I am hoping to find documentation that confirms Joseph Loudon and wife, Jane McConnelle, lived in Argyle after abt 1800. I have not found their immigration information or confirmation via census records. Although the information I have is probably correct, I'd really like to find a list / census / some record with his name. Joseph was born abt 1766 in Londonderry, Ireland and came to USA abt 1800. He had four children, John, Mary Ann, Joseph and William. Joseph and William were said to be born in Argyle between 1806-1807. I would appreciate any suggestions/advise on this elusive family. Thank you -- Sue sug53@earthlink.net

Ichabod PARKER - death info?

KarenBreach — 9 May 2007 2:52:21 GMT

I descend from Ichabod PARKER, who died 14 June 1826, location unknown. His father (Didymus PARKER) and father-in-law both (Asaph COOK) both appear to have died in or near Granville, NY.

I am in hopes someone can provide me with verification that Ichabod died in Washington County, NY, or perhaps that this county can be ruled out as his death location. Thank you in advance for any help anyone can provide on this line.

Karen Breach
kbreach@pinenet.com
alternate: kbreach@juno.com

Help Help Please important

mchbrg6 — 18 Apr 2008 2:18:07 GMT

Im looking for a Melancton Jones born in dresden new york washington county now there is two dresden new yorks one was called west dresden of oneida county my melancton married a Jane A Nobel or Noble in the census for 1880 indian lake hamilton county you will find his son allen r jones born indian lake 1878 i dont know if melancton was born in dresden washington county or the other dresden in a census i found in the 1880 census melancton says father born new york mother born vermont thats the one im looking for more information on this family would be appriciated i know we have all herd these storys but my grandmother told me that her grandfather allen jones was indian because her father walter was redskinned walters father was allen r jones there may be truth in this my email adress is

mchbrg6@aol.com please contact me there

Melancton Jones Jane A Noble

mchbrg6 — 20 Apr 2008 1:34:23 GMT

Jones/Farnsworth

mchbrg6 — 19 Apr 2008 2:41:00 GMT

Im Looking For A David R Jones Or David D jones Born Abt 1854 Dresden New York His Mother was Mary J Farnsworth Father Was William D Jones Any Information Is Very Helpful Farnsworth in french Would Be Phaneuf my email adress is

mchbrg6@aol.com get back to me there

Congdon, Robinson

elsiemrobertson — 20 Jul 2006 5:56:17 GMT

A great uncle married lydia Batty Battey, Battie We are Robinsons and I belive that two Battys married Robinson brothers.

birth parents

mchbrg6 — 17 Apr 2008 1:35:23 GMT

Im Looking For A Edgar Jasper Lewis Born 1881 Hampton New York Need His Parents Names If Possible You Can Reach Me At
mchbrg6@aol.com

michael

Jones Somone get back to me please

mchbrg6 — 16 Apr 2008 9:39:06 GMT

Im looking for a Allen Ray or Allen Roy jones born 1878 Indian Lake New York Acoording to his Birth Record It Says Born Saranac Lake New York His Father was Born Dresden Ny His Father Was melancton Jones Mother Jane A Noble Both Born Dresden In the 1870 Census For Washington County New York Says Born Indian Lake But birth Record Says saranac Lake Any Help Or Information Would Be Greatly Appriciated My Email IS
mchbrg6@aol.com email if any info thanks
Also could be dresden of washington county

reed, reid, read, reade

Austin Reed — 29 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

After hitting a dead end on an ancestor named Mathias
Reed in Sandgate, Vt. I decided to look at Washington county, NY
when I saw Hebron being mentioned as bordering Sandgate on the
northwest. Mathias Reed was born in 1793 in Sandgate but I have
been unable to locate his parents. (I've been searching for over
10 years). I noticed that the argyle patent shows that part of
Vermont was once part of NY and that people were given huge
amounts of land by the crown at that time 1730's. Anyway if
anyone has any info concerning Reeds from that time period and
where they came from etc. it would be much appreciated. thanks
in advance
Austin Reed

Jones Look Up Please

mchbrg6 — 16 Apr 2008 1:37:46 GMT

im looking for a melancton jones born about 1828 wife jane a jones maiden name was noble melancton was born dresden ny cival war pension general index files 1861-1934 i dont have access to ancestry im looking for his parents and hers she born dresden too 1870 census for washington county new york also list him as residence in 1870 he had a son allen ray or allen roy born 1878 indian lake ny melancton states his father born ny mother vermont i belive jane A parents were charles noble and anna? any help would be appriciated

please get back to me at mchbrg6@aol.com

michael

Edgar Jasper Lewis 1881

mchbrg6 — 15 Apr 2008 11:07:05 GMT

im looking for a edgar jasper lewis born 1881 in benson vermont or new york probably washington county his wife alice lilian kinville and him married jan 20 1902 orwell vermont at st pauls any information on his parents would be appriciated i have down father jay lewis mother louise or louisa? i have searched for a jay lewis and nothing comes up at all i do not have access to ancestry any help would be appriciated

email me at mchbrg6@aol.com

Where did the Dunbarton Mill workers enter US from Ireland?

DeniseMullen69 — 26 May 2003 5:25:07 GMT

Has anyone found their ancestor that came from Ireland to work at the Dunbarton Mill? My grandmother came from Belfast and my mother told me she came through Ellis Island. However, she is not on their web site. I can't find the names of the people who came around the same time as she (Oct. 1899). Any help would be wonderful. Denise Mullen

Washington County NY - Requesting lookup

geniebug523 — 11 Apr 2008 3:41:56 GMT

I wondered if anyone would be able and willing to do a lookup for me regarding Obadiah Daniels. I believe he may have died in Washington County between 1844 and 1850. His last child was born November 1844 in Ft. Ann, Ny. He was married to Mary Ann Varney. I have nothing on either of them after 1840 census and the date of birth of their last child. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you
Eileen

nelson and dennison family

teebone77 — 30 Sep 2005 12:12:50 GMT

in the 1920 cecsus i have found a thomas dennison married to a mabel nelson in hebron ny mabel is the daughter of austin nelson is there anyone out there that knows of this family or if thomas dennison and mabel had any children

thanks
tee

Caroline Brown b 1811 Fort Ann or Queensbury

sjshepard20 — 30 Mar 2008 4:00:55 GMT

I am trying to find the parents of Caroline Brown, b. 2 April 1811 and d. 5 Aug 1847 according to family records. She may have been the dau of Nathaniel Brown and his wife Lucy Ann Farr of Queensbury. She died 5 Aug 1847 in Whitehall or Fort Ann - records written in the 1880's actually say "Whitehall or Fort Ann". She married Ansel Shepard/Shepherd of Fort Ann in 1826. He remarried to Diana Draper after her death and removed to Bennington County, VT and all family followed him within 10 years as far as I can tell.

Thanks in advance! I have a lot of info on her children which I will be glad to share.

Browns in Fort Ann, Granville, Hartford, NY area

Susan Jackson — 11 Oct 2005 12:16:05 GMT

Looking for info of children of John Prentiss Brown and Polly Earl Brown, Fort Ann area. Believe John and Polly are buried Otis Cemetery.
John b. 1798, VT, m. Lucy Corbett, Magaurette ?, Thankful ?
settled North River, NY
Electa, b. 1800, VT, m. Nathan Eldridge, settled North Creek NY
Lydia b. 1801 VT, m. Robert Adams, Children?
Prentiss b. 1804, VT, ?
Josiah, b. 1807, VT, died Indian Lake NY
James E. b. 1809 VT, m. Eunice Brayton , daug. of ?, children?
Caroline b. 1810
Joseph b. 1813
Ralph b. 1815, m. Avis Brayton, daug. of ?, children?
Annis b. 1816
William b. 1818, m. Susan Henderson, lived Hartford
Jonathan b. 1821, m. Rosina ?, lived Hartford
Maryann b. 1823

Any info appreciated.

John F. Gandal

Sara H. Clarkson — 10 Mar 2004 3:29:27 GMT

My great-grandmother was Abby Gandal/Gandall of Fort Edward, NY - who married Daniel W. Harrington. Abby's father was John D. Gandal, and his father was John Frederick Gandal. They all lived in Fort Edward. John F. Gandal was born in Rhinebeck, NY in 1779 and died (probably in Fort Edward) in 1848. I am having trouble finding out more about John F. Gandal: when he came to Washington Co., who his parents were, where his parents were from, etc. Does anyone know about the ancestry of the Gandals of Fort Edward? - Sara

Baker Family

Mary Peterson — 2 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for more Baker cousins tracing back to Thomas Baker (1638-1710). Three generations of Bakers called Fort Ann home, starting with John Baker, his son Silas, and then 12 children of Silas and Amanda(Offensend)Baker, their son LaFayette married Melissa Carter, and I would love to know more about the Carter connection too. James Carter was Melissa's father, and his father served in the Revolutionary War, but I have no dates or specifics to work from.

Duncan Campbell near Battenville NY

annbelanger_1 — 11 Mar 2008 2:48:37 GMT

I have located the original Argyll Land patent farm of Duncan Campbell - at least partialy.

The property was lot number 36 in the original grant and I have been told that it was on the west bank of the Batton Kill River. The farm apparently lay in part of what became Greenwich in 1803 and was later known as the Alphonso Dwelling Farm near Battenville.

I am not sure whether Duncan left a will when he died in 1796 (at 96!!) or who would have inherited the property. I have been told that Duncan is buried there.

Can anyone help me to locate the property as it sits today so that I could have a titles search done on it to see who owned it when? If so - I am not sure the best and easist way to do such a seach in NY. I am in Canada and have never searched NY records.

Thanks

ANN

Hitchcocks in Washington Co.

tzgirls — 23 Nov 2004 11:10:53 GMT

Looking for information on any Hitchcock families in Washington Co. NY from 1799 to 1810 and beyond. My 4ggma, Amanda Hitchcock b 1799 possibly to Cheleab (Chelib, Chileab) Hitchcock. Any help greatly appreciated. Chelib Hitchcock listed in Washington Co. NY in 1810 Census. Thank you, Pam

pond family

mchbrg6 — 18 Mar 2008 10:35:30 GMT

im looking for a irving marshall pond born abt 1881 vermont living in washington county with wife blanche in the 1920 census also in the 1910 and 1930 census im trying to find his parent were they were born also his wife blanche i belive her last name is madison any help would be appriciated my email adress is

mchbrg6@aol.com

jay and louisa and edgar

mchbrg6 — 13 Mar 2008 6:10:16 GMT

im looking for a edgar lewis born in benson vermont 1881 or 1882 he married a alice kenville kinville im looking for edgars parents they were born in new york i belive cam from whitehall ny seeming it not far from benson vermont all i know his father was listed as jay mother as louisa or louise any help would be appriciated my email is

mchbrg6@aol.com

Chapin, Ide, Adoption

illusivethoughts — 9 May 2007 2:49:43 GMT

I am stuck. The information I have is from letters from the adoptive father to his son and is as follows:
Male Child born May 28, 1907. Name listed as ____ Hewitt. Place of birth is Lynn, Massachusetts.
Name of Mother is listed as Nellie Hewitt of New York.
Name of Father is left blank.
Parents are listed as being from Herkimer, New York.

Now, according to a letter written by Wilson Ide to his son Chester Ide, Wilson and his wife Mary "adopted" Chester. He states in the letter that he is unsure if said adoption ever became legal. He also says the original birth certificate has the mother's name wrong.
He gave the correct names as bein: Nellie Uhly and Leon Chapin.
Birthing doctor was Parcher Bangs.

The letter states that while Chester's biological mother loved Leon Chapin, Leon's father had made a will that stipulated that Leon work and pay his own way through college and not marry until he completed college.

It also states that his father's family produced a governor for New York and a candidate for president. If I make the ASSumption.. which is a bad thing to do that governor and candidate are one and the same I keep coming up with Roosevelt. It would seem since the adopted father felt it important to tell his son this.. that perhaps it was a fairly close relative??

I gather that both Nellie and Leon were apparently in college and it is unknown if they did marry. I don't want to assume the college was in Massachusett though since that is where the baby was born it does seem fairly safe to conclude that.

The Ide's also adopted another child, a girl named Doris Ellen. I did see in a census the name Jene Ide, but it is the only mention of her that I see so I am unsure of who she is. She is not ever even mentioned in the three letters I have. The letters were written in 1932.
Any help is greatly appreciated.. Thank you!

Nicholas Ashley, Joseph Ashley, Mary Ann Allen

Michael A. Aashley — 9 Oct 2002 5:00:19 GMT

I am searching for links in Washington County for the above people. They show in the 1820 and 1830 Fed. Census as living in Hartford. Joseph was born c.1799, the son of Nicholas Ashley(b.England c.1760). He married Mary Ann Allen of VT c.1820-1830 and moved from Washington Co to Wayne Co NY before 1840. Joseph appears from the census records to have been one of four children of Nicholas, having an older brother and two younger sisters(c.1801).
Any information would be of help.

Early records, Salem, Washington County

harrisnl — 13 Jun 2006 4:34:49 GMT

My relative, Simon Stone (son of Elias Stone), is listed in some of the history books of that era as being married in Washington County in 1788. His first son, Orrin, was born there in 1789. Simon was married to Hannah Nye, daughter of Silas Nye. Does anyone have any idea where I might find records to confirm this information. The family left the area in 1789 to set up a permanent settlement in Pittsford, Monroe County, NY.

Rivet/Rivett

pag11111 — 14 Mar 2008 3:36:34 GMT

Hi Linda,

I am looking for Theodore (or variant spelling of first name) Rivet who married a Rose Emery - parents Joseph born c. 1809 and Margaret???? Theodore was born in c. 1844 in Whitehall. I am looking for Margaret's last name if possible. Thank you for your help.

Cemeteries in Kingsbury,Washington,NY

NUMMER — 24 Feb 2002 2:21:21 GMT

My 4th Great Grandfather Oliver Wetherbee died in Kingsbury,NY in September,1813. We were lucky enough to find a copy of his will but are trying to find where he and his wife Rachel Willard Wetherbee were buried.She died July 18,1812. Are there any books on Cemeteries in this area? Is there anyone who could do a lookup for me?I would appreciate any help.I am also looking for a marriage record for his son James Wetherbee and his wife Susannah ? who were md. abt. 1802 and had the following children born in Kingsbury between 1802-1812. Marinda,Alva,Lucinda,Maria,Rachel & Phebe. There are various spellings of this name -Wetherbee,Weatherbee,Wetherby,Weatherby,Witherbee,
Witherby etc.What records are available for this time period?
As I said before --- any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kennedy; Cronkhite; LaVelle, Fort Edward

rangerrose — 14 Mar 2008 1:39:54 GMT

Looking for any information on
Sarah Kennedy who married Joseph
LaVelle.
Sarah b 1859 the daughter of James
Kennedy and wife Frances (maiden unknown)
Sarah Kennedy LaVelle died 1928 and is
inter in Union Cemetery apparently by
herself--although Joseph could be there;
however has no headstone.
Joseph LaVelle purchased land on James St,
Fort Edward, now known as Ethan Allen St.

After LaVelle, apparently Sarah's brother
William T Kennedy purchased the same piece
of property in 1882.
In 1930 John W Kennedy, single; James E
Kennedy, widower; and Helen K Cronkhite
sell the property to William J Cronkhite
and wife Rilla Viele.

If you have any information about any of
these individuals or their family groups
there's someone who would love to hear
the story.

Fort Edward, Washington County, NY

bfduncan — 24 Dec 2007 7:25:32 GMT

My great grandmother's death certificate lists her as being born on the 24th of September 1858 in Fort Edward - all we have is her given name: SARAH MARY - can you help fill in the blanks?

reed pockett paquet

mchbrg6 — 15 Mar 2008 5:30:28 GMT

im looking for a edward reed born abt aug 1865 vermont or new york whitehall married nov 10 1891 in fair haven vermont to katie pockett jones katie had another marrige to a mr jones probably in new york in the 1900 census for fair haven rutland vermont she is said to be born vermont her parents canada french pocket is really paquette or paquet in vermont name was anglicised according to the vermont french canadian genealogy society kate was born abt may 1865 im looking for katies parents according to the genealogist i hired she said katies father was john pocket born abt 1831 canada but really his name was jean baptiste paquet born quebec i have that line traced but her mothers name was put down as mary i have john pocket children and none of them say katie or catherine and john pocket married a elizabeth isabelle bondville her real french name on the marrige record was isabelle bonneville isabelle and john did not have a child katie or catherine is it possible that the childs name changed first name any help would be great

contact me
mchbrg6@aol.com

Nathaniel Pitcher, Margaret Stevenson, Solomon King of Kingsbury

lynnfisher3149 — 15 Mar 2008 5:23:34 GMT

I have just found "new" information on these people in a 1908 issue of the Univerity of Michigan journal The Physician and Surgeon. An article on Dr. Zina Pitcher, who was the son of Nathaniel and Margaret born in 1797 in Kingsbury, gives the names of his siblings: Sidney and Charles. It says that Sidney died young and that Charles married and moved south. It also mentions Zina's half brother Nathaniel Pitcher Jr. (the NYS governor). (There were other children from Nathaniel Sr.'s first marriage not mentioned in the journal article.)

It says that Zina's mother, "Margaret Stevenson, a Scotch woman," after becoming a widow married Solomon King and had a son Benjamin with him. Benjamin was the father of Zina Pitcher King who lived in Ann Arbor, Mich.

A few years ago another researcher, John Austin, told me he thought that Margaret Stevenson had married Solomon King second, and he was right.

Thus, this is the Margaret King, 1770-1819, wife of Solomon King, buried in King Cemetery.

Margaret was the daughter of Andrew Stevenson, a tenant of Maj. Skene in Skenesborough before the revolution, a resident of Comstock/Fort Ann after the revolution, and who late in life moved to town of Hector in central NY.

haley ireland

mchbrg6 — 14 Mar 2008 7:00:13 GMT

im looking for hubert haley 43 born vermont both parents born ireland his wife mary age 35 born new york or nj both her parents born ireland in this family was
bridget
hubert
william
mary the wife was a donahue how would i trace if there parents were from ireland

Neal Murray, Argyle,NY 1786

skymaiden2002 — 13 Oct 2007 6:58:45 GMT

Neal Murray with wife Nancy(Agnes)? and possibly John Murray born Nov 1785 left from Lewes Island. They turned up at Argyle,NY 1786. Neal was a farmer. They are in the 1790,1800,1810 census then disappear. John went to Astabula OH and married Amy Anna Naper in 1809. John and Amy returned to NY for the birth of some of their children. I've been told that Neal went to live with one of his daughters after his wife died. My problem is I have no names for the daughters.

In 1790 census it shows one male over 16, one under 16 and 2 females
In 1800 it shows 1 male under 10 2 males 16-26(John,Neal) and 1 male 45+; females 1 under 10 1 16-26 and 1 45+
1810 shows 1 male 10-16 1 26-44(Neal) 1 female 10-16, 1 26-44(wife)

I have no clue if one set of parents were living with Neal and wife in 1800 or exactly who the older ones were. This is one of my major brick walls. The family history says John was Irish but the departure point in in New Hebrides which is Scotch and he married a Scottish lady. I am totally confused by so many missing facts. It's possible they arrived from Canada or ??? Any help would be appreciated, even any ideas of where to look.

Neal Murray is my gggggrfather. I know a lot more of the history from John down.

Campbell, James from Argyle NY to Ontario UEL

annbelanger_1 — 25 Feb 2008 7:54:17 GMT

I am trying to find out the origins in Scotland of the following family. They may have been part of the Islay families who came and settled in the Argyle Patent but I have so far been unable to tie them back to that land for certain. Here is the family as it appears in Ontario, Canada in 1813:

James Campbell died 1813 in Augusta (age at death unknown) Ontario leaving a wife sarah. He had previously been married to Phoebe Booth and had these children:

Ann Campbell

Thomas D(uncan?) Campbell

Catharine Campbell

Phoebe Campbell who was born abt 1801 and married John McDonnell in 1830 in St peter's Churcj in Brockville ON

Maria Campbell who was born about 1813 and married James Lancaster Schofield and had at least 2 children - Mary Victoria in 1851 and Frederick in 1836.

James Campbell

This information is from the will of James Campbell when he died in 1813. Also mentioned in his will are Duncan Campbell - third son of James' brother Archibald Campbell. Duncan seems to be living in Argyle in NY and Archibald in Augusta in Ontario. Another nephew - parentage not specfied - is John Campbell of Argyle in Washington Cty. NY

Any help with the parentage of James (died 1813) would be greatly appreciated or any help with how to tie from James back to Argyle would also be apprecaited. James left NY as UEL.

Thanks

ANN

Will lookup request, Caleb CHASE, Washington Co.

Pamela50 — 5 Jan 2005 10:11:47 GMT

Could someone please look for a will for Caleb CHASE? He died in Ft. Ann, Washington Co. 17 March 1831. I'm trying to see if he named a son, Henry. Thank you So much. Pam

Guy Family ca. 1750's

RCSnyder2 — 27 Feb 2008 8:54:30 GMT

I'm looking for information on the ancestors/children of William Guy b. 1724 in Kingsbury, Washington Co. and his wife, Lydia. I believe there are at least three ch: William III, b. 1752, Sibilla Christiana b. 1854, John, b. 1756. Can anyone provide supporting documentation for this family?

Old Photos, 19th Century, South Argyle-Cossayuna Residents

Mike Huggins — 6 Sep 2002 4:45:02 GMT

I have contributed a large number of 19th Century photos of some people from South Argyle, Cossayuna, and central Washington County (from an old family album), to Michelle McKenzie's website of Washington County photographs. Here is the URL that you can click to reach her site:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mlmckenzie/Washingt...

Michelle and her husband have done a great job of showcasing old photos associated with Washington County. She has many others on her site.

The surnames that are represented in my group (either photos or family connections to those in the photos) include the following in alphabetical order: Andrew, Armstrong, Bain, Boyer, Brand, Calvert, Gilchrist, Hale, Irwin, Knapp, Lant, McCollum, McDougall, McEachron, Moore, Pierce, Randles, Rogers, Tinkey, Whyte, Willet. Most of the photos are of members of the Tinkey and Rogers extended families. However, there are a number of photos of people who were not identified in the original album. It is also possible that there were some people who were erroneously identified. Regardless, I would appreciate any feedback from anyone with interest in these photos. (If you have any questions about the website, please direct them to Michelle).

If you have any comments or corrections (bound to be mistakes here), I'd love to hear from you. I hope the information helps some people in their family searches.

- Mike Huggins
Irvine, CA

Syman WILLARD

JohnMcCarty44 — 26 Feb 2008 4:35:01 GMT

I am searching for any information about the Syman WILLARD who is reported to have married Betsy LEIGH. Betsy was born in Greenwich, Washington County, on 21 May 1795. Betsy is reported to be the daughter of John LEIGH and Chole MARTIN.
John McCarty

Jabez Briggs, 1746-1828

JMitchell369 — 25 Feb 2008 8:14:22 GMT

The Last Will and testament of Jabez Briggs, (deceased) Be it remembered that I Jabez Briggs of Easton in the County of Washington and State of New York, yeoman. Considering the uncertainty of this life and being far advanced in years but of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this [illegible word] for my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say in the first place—I do order all just debts and financial charges to be paid and satisfied out of my estate by my Executors, herein after named and appointed.

I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Briggs the obligation that I hold against Benjamin Marshall—also my desk and one bed and bedding for winter and summer to be delivered immediately after my decease--. I give and bequeath to my son Gilbert Briggs five dollars to be delivered in one year after my decease. I give and bequeath to my son John Briggs five dollars to be delivered in one year after my decease. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Briggs one hundred dollars to be delivered in six months after my decease. I give and bequeath to Malvina Foster [Porter ?] three hundred dollars to be piad in three years after my decease with Interest . I also give to Malvina Foster two good cows and two good beds and bedding for the same winter and summer to be delivered in one month after my decease. I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Briggs and to my two daughters Mary Briggs and Rhoda Briggs all my live stock [this phrase apparently lined out] my farm in which I now live containing one hundred and five acres or there abouts. I also give the above named Stephen Briggs and Mary Briggs and Rhoda Briggs all my live stock of every description likewise all my farming Utinsils to be for their use and for the use of the farm and after the decease of my wife to be equally divided between them to share and share alike they doing and performing what I shall herein after order them to perform and do.

My will is and I do order my son Stephen Briggs and my two daughters Mary and Rhoda Briggs to take care and maintain my wife in health and sickness and to furnish her with all things necessary for her comfortable support and maintenance during her natural life.

My farm that I have given to my three children above named after the decease of my wife is to be equally divided between them when they shall think proper.

I give and bequeath to my two daughters Mary and Rhoda Briggs all my household furniture and kitchen stuff to be equally divided between them share and share alike to be delivered immediately after the decease of my wife and my further will is that my two daughters Mary and Rhoda shall have the use of a horse and carriage to convey them to meeting [probably the Quaker Church] and visiting whenever they shall need the same.

All the remainder and residue of my property of whatsoever name or nature I order my Executors to divide equally between Stephen Briggs, Gilbert Briggs, John Briggs, Mary Briggs, Rhoda Briggs and Malvina Foster to be equally alike.

And lastly to this my last Will and Testament I do nominate, constitute and appoint John Dennis and Joseph Taber Executors, desiring them to see the same duly and truly fulfilled according to the intent and meaning thereof [,] hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and fixed my Seal in Easton in the County of Washington and State of New York this Twenty Sixth of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight—

Signed, Sealed and declared by me to be my last Will and Testament--- --- ---- ----
In the presence of us who in
presence of the testator and in
the presence of each other[,] we Jabez Briggs
have hereunto Set our names
the day and date above written
as witnesses ex [sic]

Richard Hall
Timothy B. Cornell
Ryal [hard to read] G. Barnum

Notes about Jabez and his will:

I think that the first witness Richard Hall was the son of Rufus Hall; Rufus Hall helped to found the little Quaker Church in Easton and was present during the Revolutionary War when the Indians famously spared the meditating congregation from massacre. I suppose that some patriarchal Quaker families worked inside the intermarried Quaker community to mediate disputes and maintain internal peace. Probably that was the role of Richard Hall in this estate.

According to my records, Timothy B. Cornell was grandnephew to Jabez Briggs. My records show that Timothy was son of Eliakim Cornell and that both father and son were buried in Galena Cemetery in Delaware County, Ohio. Also Timothy was married to Parmelia or Permelia Briggs, but I do not have her ancestry except for a note that her father was Thomas Briggs, Jr. Probably she was related to Jabez somehow, also probably to her husband.

The first name of the last witness was Ryal or Royal or Urial, and I have no information about him.

Executor Joseph Taber was husband to Cordelia Briggs, who was granddaughter of Jabez Briggs from his daughter Mary Briggs. According to Washington County historian Jane Betsy Welling, Mary Briggs was secretive about the name of Cordelia’s father; and, in fact, I find it recorded nowhere to this very day.

Jabez Briggs was buried in the Briggs-Taber Family Cemetery in Easton, New York, (GPS N42.58.631 W073.32.528) in his 83rd year (CEMETERY RECORDS, THE TOWN OF EASTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK, Historical Data Services, p. 4).

Jabez’ will began its way through probate on June 16, 1828. Samuel Standish, Jr. was surrogate.

Jabez Briggs was married to Sarah Briggs during 1772 in Dartmouth in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Apparently, Sarah and Jabez were first cousins. According to my records, Sarah died in August of 1828, shortly after her husband. Both were buried in Briggs-Taber Cemetery in Easton, New York

A man named Jabez Briggs served in the Thirteenth Regiment of the Albany County Militia as an enlisted man according to New York Military in the Revolution, p. 2299, in Ancestry.com. Although the Quaker religion forbade service in the militia, it looks as if some Quakers were drafted. On the whole, I think this militiaman is our Jabez. (Early Albany was reduced in size as later counties like Washington were established.)

According to my records, Jabez had a daughter named Meribah , who married Seneca Duell/Deuel, brother to my ancestor Permelia Duell/ Deuel. I think that Meribah and Seneca had one child named Sidney, who was named in the will of Seneca’s father Ebenezer Deuel but not in Jabez’ will. Jabez and Seneca had a falling out; and Seneca fled to Canada, Jabez even suing the sheriff of Washington County for allowing Seneca to escape… . I suppose that Meribah was dead by the time that Jabez made his will; she might have been buried in the Briggs-Tabor Cemetery in Easton, New York.

Washington County Historians

KWest4360 — 24 Feb 2008 11:54:02 GMT

follow this link for Historians listed by their towns

http://www.genexchange.org/historianreg?state=ny&county=...

Moss St. Cemetery White Hall, Washington County, NY

amjsd906 — 6 Jun 2006 1:35:53 GMT

Looking for information on Moss St Cemetery. Is it still maintained, is there someone I can contact to look up graves? I know my husband's great grandfather is buried there. I suspect his great grandmother may also be buried there as well. Any information would be appreciated.

Brown Cemetery

thehopechestrebecca — 21 Feb 2008 4:17:45 GMT

Is anyone willing to trade favors? I need some pictures taken of headstones at Brown Cemetery. I can trade look ups at either the DAR Library or the National Archives near me in Washington DC

Chester, Washington County

sdavissm — 21 Feb 2008 4:22:32 GMT

I have a reference of someone being born in Chester, Washington County, New York. However I cannot find Chester. Can anyone shed some light?

Many thanks!

Robert Austin & Mary Park c.1798 identity of?

BarbaraDowling15 — 21 Feb 2008 1:33:11 GMT

Does anyone know the identity of this couple and their children?
Dutch Reformed Church records:
1798 July 10 Robert Austin m.Mary Park
1799 Feb.21 Matthew of Robert Austin & Mary Parks
1800/01 Penelope of Robert Austin & Mary Parks

Berrigan / Sullivan in Granville, NY

kevinmmackinnon — 2 Jan 2007 6:59:16 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandparents. William Berrigan was born in NY (abt 1874) and resided in Granville NY in 1910 census. William married Catharine Sullivan (b. abt 1876) from County Cork, Ireland around 1908 - I believe in Granville NY. My grandmother, also named Catharine, was baptized in Granville NY in Dec 1913 (I have the baptismal records), but we never could find her birth certificate. It is possible she was born in nearby Vermont. Her sponsors at baptism were P.J. McDonough and his wife. The Berrigan family is supposedly from Granville NY, but I can't seem to find any matches in the 1880 or 1900 US Census. William had one known brother - Daniel.

Jacob Cook, b 1790s, Easton, Washington Co. NY

rbensonfl — 17 Feb 2008 7:12:44 GMT

Seek information on Jacob Cook, who was born at Easton, Washington Co., NY , probably in the 1790s, the son of David Cook and his unknown wife. David’s wife probably died in the 1790s as she was not listed with the family in the 1800 and 1810 census records. It is hoped that descendants might know her name.

Jacob was mentioned as the fourth son in the will of David Cook written 16 March 1824.

David Cook was born about 1746 in Dutchess Co., NY. He moved to Easton where his parents and brothers had moved about 1774. Children named in his will:

John Cook, eldest son, born perhaps 1786 or earlier.

Stephen Cook, second son, born 23 August 1788. Married Elizabeth Benson 29 March 18`5 and lived at Danby, VT.

Phebe Cook, born 29 December 1789. Married Duty Benson about 1815, moved to Jefferson Co. NY in 1816 and to Michigan in 1835.

Ebenezer Cook born about 1792. Moved to Genesee Co. NY in 1823. Died there 1829.

Jacob Cook, fourth son. Born in the 1790s.

William Cook, fifth son. Born in the 1790s.

Hannah Cook, youngest daughter. Born 1790s. Married a Cobb.

Richard H. Benson, RBensonFL@aol.com

Rev James Laing/Rev Robert Laing

gilbertml — 28 Oct 2005 1:02:52 GMT

Both of these men were Presbyterian Ministers in the Town of Argyle, NY in the early 1800s. Does anyone have any information on them?

Thomas Parker born abt Aug 31, 1782 (1781)

djparker184 — 13 Feb 2008 11:17:15 GMT

I am interested in any information of a Thomas Parker born about August 31, 1782 (1781?) in Granville, NY. He may be the son of Ichabod Parker and Susannah Cook. Susannah died Sept 7, 1791. Ichabod & Susannah were married in Wallingford, CT and moved to Granville. Ichabod and Thomas may have moved to KY after Susannah's death? Interested in any information of the three. Rev War? Any land grants, pensions? Thomas had a daughter with the name of Susannah C. Parker (same as his mother?) I have nothing of any children to Ichabod and Susannah. I have nothing for the parents of Thomas Parker.

Thank you.
Darrell

lEIGH FAMILY

Helen Della-Volpe — 24 Aug 2005 1:43:35 GMT

I am searching for any information about the descendants of the families of AMOS LEIGH and JOSEPH LEIGH. Both were listed on the l790 census of Washington County, NY.I am researching the LEIGH family in Dutchess Co.NY and am at a standstill. I am searching for clues with these two Washington Co. families.Thanks in advance for any help. Helen

Willing to do look ups

KWest4360 — 1 Jul 2007 11:20:49 GMT

I own volume 3 of the "Mayflower Families through five generations" George Soule. This book contains many names from Washington County including Barbers,Bentley, West. Names from Cambridge, Greenwich, Easton, Granville, Hebron, Salem. Also nearby Northern Rensselaer County. Please post queries here and not to my email. This will preserve this information in the archives for everyone to benefit from.

Cemetery next to grange- Whitehall

Jim Elbrecht — 10 Mar 2004 11:15:49 GMT

I asked this question deep within my Pomeroy LYON post but thought it would stand a better chance of being answered if it stood by itself.

My mother in law remembers - she thinks in the 40s or 50s- going to a cemetery "near the grange in Whitehall".

Could someone name that cemetery-- and does anyone know if there is a list of who was buried there- or who takes care of the cemetery today.

Thanks,
Jim

Carter

Gail — 7 Oct 2006 1:09:51 GMT

Does anyone have information on Abner Carter born around 1790<> who may have had children while in the Washington Co. area? I am looking for James Carter born around 1816<>

WILLIAM O. BOUGHTON b.1836 s/o W.W. & MARTHA W. (METCALF) BOUGHTON 1842 to MI bio.

colleen — 14 Jun 2005 4:39:46 GMT

David Parks & Rachel Griffin,Washington Co.,1783 lineage

BarbaraDowling15 — 26 Jan 2008 9:05:34 GMT

From the "Parke Familes of Connecticut" Frank S.Parks Washington,D.C.1906,p.243.
David Parks,(Nathaniel 3,Nathaniel 2 Edward 1) was b.Guilford,CT 29 Sept.1740 and d.Cambridge,N.Y. 28 Oct.1825. He m.1st Rachel Graves with no children. David m.2nd Rachel Griffin b.Guilford 1751 & d.1818 Plymouth,N.Y.
David lived at Guilford to 1781 & moved to Wilimgton,VT 1781,to Washington Co.1783.He and his wife belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church.Sorry don't have names of their children.

Sarah Reynolds & Comfort Waller

copet1 — 10 May 2004 3:28:13 GMT

I have come across a Sarah Reynolds who married a Comfort Waller. I think these are the parents of my ancestors. I do not know anything about the Reynolds family of Washington County. Is anyone out there working on the Reynolds surname? Thank you very much!

Thomas Theodore Potter-1774-1832

BanjoBOb — 22 Jan 2008 9:25:00 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Thomas Theodore Potter, father of William Washington Potter. My question is, did any member of Thomas' family stay in the Washington County New York area after William Washington Potter and his family migrated to Utah teritory in the mid 1800's? This family was LDS ( Mormon )I am interested in contacting decendants of Thomas' family that live in New York State today.
Robert Beville

Bennett Family

adduffney1 — 13 Jul 2004 10:55:01 GMT

I am looking for anything on Joseph D. Bennett, born May 13, 1763 in Cambridge, Washington County, he married Elizabeth Sprague (Born Sept 10, 1770),on May 24, 1795. I know they had at least one son William S. Bennett. Anything will help.
Thanks Amber

David Tefft

Leslie B. Potter — 1 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the colonial tenant farmers of the Saratoga Patent. The Tefft clan seems to have lived in the portion of the Saratoga Patent which was located within what is now present day Washington County, NY.

I have the following information on David Tefft

He is not on the 1779 Saratoga District Tax
He lived in the Town of Greenwich, east of the Hannah Place property.
He was a tavern keeper.

Sylvester's History of Washington County p. 338

How is David Tefft related to Nathan Tefft and Stanton Tefft, taxpayers on the 1779 Saratoga District Tax List?

Can you give me any genealogical data on his parents, his spoouse or his children?

Thanks for your help.

Benjamin Rice

Don Rice — 30 Apr 2003 12:36:10 GMT

I am interested in the children of Benjamin Rice who was reported as head of household in Hampton, Washington County, NY for 1800 through 1840 Federal Census. IGI has listed a Benjamin Rice born in Washington, NY 1757 and died 12 Feb 1831. The 1840 Census may be his son if he had a son Benjamin. Any clues would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Diary (1851-1854) & Biography, Thaddeus H. Walker, Salem

barbeww — 22 May 2006 2:56:14 GMT

I have completed the transcription of a diary written by my husband's great-grandfather, Thaddeus H. WALKER, Salem, Washington County, New York, from January 1, 1851 to January 21, 1854. The complete transcription, a surname index, a brief biography, and a transcription of some election tickets pasted in the back can all be found at http://www.geocities.com/barbeww/thw/index.html. There are many births, deaths and marriages mentioned, as well as railroad accidents, law cases, travels around the region and descriptions of everyday life. The following surnames are mentioned ten or more times - ALLEN, AUSTIN, BATCHELDER, BEATTIE, BEATY, BILLINGS, BLAIR, BOOL, CLAPP, CLARK, CLEVELAND, COMSTOCK, CRARY, CRONIN, DOLE, FITCH, FREEMAN, GIBSON, HARKNESS, HAWLY, HILL, HINDS, HOPKINS, HOWE, INGALLS, KING, LAMBERT, LANSING, MARTIN, MCALLISTER, MCDOUGALL, MCFARLAND, MCNAUGHTON, MUNSON, PARMENTER, PRATT, RUSSELL, SCOTT, SHERMAN, SHIPLY, THOMPSON, WALKER, WHITE, WILLIAMS, WILSON, WOODWORTH - and there are many others with fewer references.

I hope this is helpful to some of you in your research.

Barb Walker

Philamore Gillett and Eliza Newell

jackdunbar1 — 15 Jan 2008 3:25:21 GMT

Looking for any iformation on a Philamore Gillett (Gillet, or Gillette) who married Eliza Newell. I would guess they were born around the 1810-1820 time frame. They lived around the Hampton and Whitehall NY areas.

Asahel Clark & brother Dr. Russell Clark buried at Sandy Hill, NY

HeatherMeredith28 — 6 Jan 2008 10:32:41 GMT

I have information stating that Asahel Clark and his brother Dr. Russell Clark are buried at Sandy Hill, NY. Could they be buried at Union Cemetery? Does anyone out there have transcrips to Union Cemetery? Anything you can tell me would be appreciated.
Heather in Montana