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OBITUARY of Frank Waterhouse--Summerized

rangerrose — 2009-11-06 22:24:53Z

Frank Waterhouse, 67, died April 18, 1998 in Hudson Falls.
Born in Berlin, NH in 1930 the son of Richard Waterhouse and Eva Oakes. Owned an electrical repair business in Hudson Falls for many years. Survivors include wife; step mother; two sons; three daughters; and 1 granddaughter.
Burial in Union Cemetery.

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

rangerrose — 2009-11-05 23:30:53Z

email me direct @ genefrog52@yahoo.com; we'll chit chat off boards

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

pusanskm — 2009-11-05 23:26:05Z

Wow! That's amazing! Where do you live? You must be close to Fort Ann, NY...... I'm really trying to find the names of Lucian's parents and his wife, Henerret's parents. Hennerrett's name spelling is different on every single census so I don't even know the actual spelling. And, I know nothing about her parents except that, through family oral history, she is part French Canadian Indian ~~ I don't even know if that is fact. According to her obituary (from Pilot Rock, OR in 1919), her father fought in the war of 1812 and then drowned in the Hudson River some time later. It's certainly a myster I would like to shed some light upon. Thank you very much for taking the time to provide me these hints. :-)
Sharon (Smith) Martinez

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-11-05 20:38:28Z

Thank you for this information :-)

Sue

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

rangerrose — 2009-11-05 20:02:07Z

I might be able to be of assistance to you, based upon the 1855 Fort Ann census--which stated that Lucian was a LIFE RESIDENT of Fort Ann. Lucian was also being spelled as Lushan in the deeds books at the Washington Co Clerk's office. Lucian purchased property --part of Lot #4---amounting to 1 acre and 88 rods, from Moses Taylor that was part of land granted to Moses Harris. His property sat on the North border of Benjamin Brown.
When Lucian sold that property, in 1856, he sold to one Mary Wiggins

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

rangerrose — 2009-11-05 19:48:41Z

David's son Joseph L b 1876 married Mary White in 1920 according to the Index of Marriages. I did NOT look to see the SPECIFIC DATE on which the marriage occurred. According to the 1930 census, Joseph and Mary had only been married for 9 years---and had a son, Joseph aged 8 for that census.

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

pusanskm — 2009-11-05 16:42:09Z

Hi,

I just finished ordering the death certificates of Lucian, Hennerret and their son, Pearl, through Oregon State (VitalChek). Wow, was that expensive!!! It was $92.50 for all 3, including the $20 for UPS one day air. I didn't want to spend that $20 but they wouldn't give me a tracking number for the order unless you choose that option.

If these 3 death certificates don't provide any more information than what I already have, I have the last 2 sons to try, Frank and Elmer.

I appreciate so much your helpful advise and counsel.

Sharon

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

barbeww — 2009-11-05 16:29:11Z

Have you seen death certs for all of the children?

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

pusanskm — 2009-11-05 16:01:34Z

Yes, I did. That is my great grandfather and that is the one that lists only his mother's first name. Perriam's sister, Flora, death record lists "unknown" for her mother's name. Thanks very much for your help!!!

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

barbeww — 2009-11-05 15:58:05Z

One more idea...Have you seen the death certificate for Perrian Smith who died in 1920, probably in Washington, Webster County, Iowa, where he was living at the time?

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

barbeww — 2009-11-05 14:38:18Z

You could also try this certificate:
Smith, Pearl 17 Sep 1935 Umatilla 213

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

pusanskm — 2009-11-05 14:30:32Z

Thank you very much for taking the time to post all of these census reports. That was very kind of you! Unfortunately, I had these and am still stumped as to the maiden name of my great great grandmother. My great grandfather's death record only listed her first name. The death record of his sister only said "unknown" for her mother's name. I guess will go ahead and order the her death certificate. I don't have much hope, tho, because her only surviving son was mentally retarded and probably could not have officially "reported" the death. Thanks again!!

Re: Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

barbeww — 2009-11-05 14:07:39Z

Other censuses:

Name: Lucian Smith
Age in 1860: 36
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: St N York
Home in 1860: Oak Grove, Dodge, Wisconsin

Name: Lucion Smith
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
Age in 1870: 46
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Sumner, Webster, Iowa

Name: Lucain Smith
Home in 1880: Sumner, Webster, Iowa
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: New York

Name: Lawrence Smith [Lucian Smith]
Home in 1900: Alta, Umatilla, Oregon
Age: 77
Birth Date: Aug 1822
Birthplace: New York

Name: Lucia N Smith
[Lucian Smith]
Age in 1910: 87
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon

The Oregon Death Index, http://www.heritagetrailpress.com/Death_Index/:
Smith, Henrietta 07 October 1919 Umatilla 205

You might try ordering this death certificate, which, if hers, might have her parents' names.

Re: Frank Waterhouse

rangerrose — 2009-11-05 02:59:41Z

Perhaps the family decided NOT to putlish the obit.
Do you know which funeral home handled the arrangements? Perhaps they can supply survivors names for you.

Re: Frank Waterhouse

MrLwca — 2009-11-05 01:29:53Z

The Post Star says they do not have the obituary so we are looking at other local papers.

Re: Frank Waterhouse

rangerrose — 2009-11-05 00:44:02Z

IF obit was printed, it would be contained in the Post Star, which is on microfilm at the Crandall Library in Glens Falls.

Searching for Washington County GG Grandfather Lucian E. SMITH

pusanskm — 2009-11-04 18:41:59Z

Born about Aug 1823 in New York
He appears in the censuses of Washington County in 1850 and 1855.
His wife was Hannahette, Hennerett, or Henrietta ~ CANNOT find her maiden name.
PLEASE HELP!!

Frank Waterhouse

MrLwca — 2009-11-03 01:15:06Z

I am trying to find the obituary of Frank Waterhouse who lived in Fort Edward, Washington, New York and died on April 18, 1998.

Re: Sanders/Bristol

KWest4360 — 2009-10-14 21:28:13Z

Phebe Bristol wife of Gideon? Daughter Sarah Ann d. 8/15/1815 ae 32 and is buried in the West Sandgate, Vt cemetery. This is all I have on any Phebe Bristol.

Charles Allen/Mary Qua

cweaver — 2009-10-29 20:39:47Z

I still can't solve the mystery of Charles Allens' parents. Anyone studying Qua, Armstrong, Gillispie or Allen lineages might know. Charles Allen was a Hebron Farmer in the 1850s and was married to Mary Qua. He was born 1774 in Conn. and died and was buried in Hebron's Old Belcher Cemetery 25 Jan 1853. Mary and Charles' son was Eleazer (Eleaser) Allen married in Wash Cy to Elizabeth "Betsey" Gillispie. Anyone have any hints, ideas or help? Thanks.........

Re: Hartnett's buried in Greenwich Cemetery

KarnesWandaSloan — 2009-10-26 14:01:31Z

Are you still researching the Hartnett and Dawley families? If you are, contact me at wandakarnes@yahoo.com.
Have I communicated with you already?
Wanda Karnes

Re: Fort Miller Cemetery-headstone photos to share

SAC112750 — 2009-10-14 12:16:08Z

I will try to get over to the cemetery before the snow flies. I had another request also. Do you know the 1st names of the boys. I don't remember seeing that name but I was on a mission for my husband's family. Are you certain they are buried there. Sorry about the email, not sure why you could not get thru, try again, as I have nothing blocked on that address.

Re: Sanders/Bristol

SAC112750 — 2009-10-16 20:52:04Z

Thank you very much. It looks like it may be something I can add. Happy hunting!

Re: Fort Miller Cemetery-headstone photos to share

SAC112750 — 2009-10-18 13:25:51Z

I am compiling a list that I will search in the spring. Please add your request to THIS message board so I can keep track of them. It is getting too cold and blustery now to walk thru the cemetery. Please give me as much information as possible to make my search worth while. Until then, Happy Hunting!

Re: Fort Miller Cemetery-headstone photos to share

Kathydon217 — 2009-10-17 18:51:52Z

Thank you for that information. I knew one was James but wasn't sure of the other boy's name.

Kathy

Re: Fort Miller Cemetery-headstone photos to share

Kathydon217 — 2009-10-14 01:38:16Z

I was denied access to your e-mail so I'll post here.

Could you take a picture of a grave at Fort Miller Cemetery. The name is McMahon, and it is for 2 boys that died in the 1840's. I also have not been able to find the burial place for their parents, John and Catherine McMahon. They were living in Northumberland in 1860 but were not on the 1865 NYS Census. Some of the family moved to Canada during the Civil War and I'm not sure if they went with them and died in Canada.

Thank you.

Kathy

Wright/Baker Cemetery, Hudson Falls

phkelley — 2009-10-19 14:52:40Z

Does anyone know the actual location of the Baker/Wright cemtery in Hudson Falls? I haven't been able to locate an address, but wanted to locate it when I visit the area later this month.

Re: Wright/Baker Cemetery, Hudson Falls

phkelley — 2009-10-20 01:00:19Z

Thanks! The address will be a huge timesaver for me. I descend from (Major)James Wright and Charity Tillman Baker, and would like to get pictures of the headstones when I am in the area.

Re: Evergreen Cemetery - Morris/Beattie

rcmmngs — 2009-10-17 21:30:13Z

I haven't much on the Beatties, and haven't yet had a chance to look into

that branch. This I know:

My great great grandmother, Grace Beattie Morris (30 Oct 1847 - Feb 1944) was the daughter of Walter B. Beattie (c1792 - 24 Sep 1859) and Jerusha Bennett Beattie (04 Dec 1804 – 30 Sep 1885). She married Henry D. Morris (23 Aug 1833 - 12 Oct 1908) on 24 Dec 1879.

I will get to the Beattie's before it's all over. Right now my family tree is becoming a forest and I'm still trying to wade my way through.

Hope you find this information helpful.

David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-10-18 06:10:00Z

I continue my search for family information on David Guthrie Randles who was born about 1832 and married Jane Ann Dennis on Oct 12, 1859 in ARgyle. Their son was Joseph Loudon Randles and is mentioned in a will of Elizabeth Shannon Loudon. Joseph Loudon, Elizabeth's husband, also mentions David Randles, as well as Mary Stewart, wife of John Stewart. I know the Loudon's, Randles, and Stewarts are all connected; some of the pieces I have, but I still can't find David Randles' parents and why his son has the middle name of Loudon. Thanks in advance - Sue

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-10-26 03:31:03Z

Hi - Yes, I found this as well. Right now I have two conflicting pieces of information that I need to sort out. A letter from a town historian indicates Joseph Loudon Randles grandparents were Alexander and Mary Ann Louden Randles. Makes sense with the Loudon name. But - the historical finds aren't supporting it and it looks like Alexander and Mary Ann Louden Randles were great aunt and uncle instead of grandparents... More to document :-) Thank you for all your help - I do appreciate it! Sue

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-10-26 01:09:06Z

Thank you so very much for all your help! I'm starting to get a good picture of this family. I'll contact these sources tomorrow and request copies of documents.

Sincerely, Sue Manz-Graham

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-10-25 04:19:03Z

Also -- The Alexander Randles (below who made the will) was married to Mary Ann Loudon. This will would be most helpful I am sure.

Again - thank you!

Sue

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

sug53 — 2009-10-25 04:15:34Z

This is very good detective work, thank you! I JUST received the Argyle Patent book via interlibrary loan and haven't had a chance to look it over. Do you, by any chance, know who Mary Louden's parents were? All these names fit together, but I can't place Mary Louden in with my Loudon family except for the wills I mentioned. I wonder if the person I have as Margaret Loudon is actually Mary? The birthdates are within four years and I have nothing else about Margaret. Also - who do I write to get copies of Alexander's will?
This is very helpful thank you so much!
Sue

Obituary Request from Argyle 1957

sug53 — 2009-10-28 02:41:55Z

I have been researching the family of Joseph Loudon Randles and would like to know if there is anyone who would have access to obituaries from 1957 in Argyle. Joseph was born 17 Apr 1876 in Argyle and died 03 Oct 1957 also in Argyle. I think his parents were David G. and Jane Ann (Dennis) Randles. An obituary might give information about his extended family. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks to those who have helped along the way :-) Sue suemanz.graham@comcast.net

Re: looking for any information on the following family in washington county

nygeorge — 2009-11-03 00:45:06Z

Granville Cemetery Inscriptions by Margaret Jenks

Elmwood Cemetery, Middle Granville, NY
Section 10

Adin V Cook 12 Dec 1819--22 Oct 1894
Mallissa L " 29 Dec 1825--22 Feb 1895 wife

Sanford M Cook June 19, 1848--Mar 31, 1928
Catherine " May 10, 1854--Dec 29, 1928 wife

Mettowee Valley Cemetery Granville
Section G
Isaiah Cook March 28, 1781-Sept 10,1863
Anna Caldwell, wife, July 14, 1787-Feb 4, 1851
Anna E Cook July 14, 1814-May 18, 1840
John C " Oct 19, 1823-March 20,1844
Myra " Jan 8, 1808-June 26, 1878
Asa B " MD Nov 6, 1816-Jan 15, 1881

Amos C Potter, Oct 2, 1841-Aug 24, 1912
wife Laura A Cook, Sept 13, 1842-May 23, 1921

Section J
Gideon Potter 1805-1848
Orra Cook, wife, 1805-July 31,1894
According to Goodspeed dau of Isaiah Cook

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

nygeorge — 2009-10-25 03:00:37Z

From "Argyle Patent and Its Early Settlers"
Page 151
Samuel Stewart 1770-1850 born Scotland, migrated to Ireland where he married Elizabeth Falkender 1774-1866
emigrated to America, settling in Argyle about 1807.
children: George F., John md. Mary Louden, Eliza 1804-91, Nancy, James, William, Jane, Samuel, Mary, Alexander.

According to History of Washington COunty,The Gibson Papers
Mary wed George C Dennis.
Eliza wed John Guthrie

There was an Alexander Randles 69yr died Jan 9 1860 and his wife Mary 64yr died April 27 1860.
Alexander of Argyle left a will its in Book I page 37

Have you checked the 1850 and 1855 Washington County, NY census? The Randles were in Argyle and Hebron areas.

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

nygeorge — 2009-10-25 22:59:40Z

The wills are available at the Washington County Surrogate Court,Bldg C, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. You could also check with the Washington County Archives,
Bldg A.
The Washington County Historical Society
167 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 has copies of Asa Fitch's books. They may have the answer in them.

Robert Louden was in Salem by 1789. There was also a John Louden at White Creek now Salem in 1780 where he entered the Revolutionary War. He was born Mar 4, 1764 in NYC.
He lived in Salem until 1787, in 1820 he was at Merideth, NY.

Re: David Guthrie Randles from Argyle and Hebron

nygeorge — 2009-10-26 02:03:16Z

David and Jane's Children
William, Henry E,George W., Flora D, Joseph L

In 1870 There is listed a daughter Bell 4 months .
In 1880 Flora D is 10, could be the same child.

Ever hear of the Scottis-American History Club
They have a website Check out Famouse, Infamous and Not so Famous Scots.
Alexander Randles is on there as the son of
Hugh Randles and Jane McClellan.

Re: Wright/Baker Cemetery, Hudson Falls

nygeorge — 2009-10-19 19:54:13Z

Baker Cemetery on the east side of Main Street between John and Beech Streets in Hudson Falls. I think the entrance would be from Poplar Street. This is the only cemetery in the Village of Hudson Falls. I have the Town of Kingsbury Cemetery Book it lists the burials there.

Re: Fort Miller Cemetery-headstone photos to share

nygeorge — 2009-10-17 18:30:09Z

According to the cemetery book the boys names are
James McMahon 1834--30 May 1842
Philip " 1825--21 Feb 1844

They are buried in section A row 22

Re: George M Sanders & Betsey Bristol

nygeorge — 2009-10-14 02:34:13Z

According to the Fort Edward Cemetery book
Phebe Bristol is the wife of Silas.

Have you checked out the Fort Edward Historical Society and the Washington County Historical Society?
If you have a library card from Crandall Library, you can go on their site and go to Heritage Quest, there you will find census, books and Revolutionary War pension records.

Free Genealogy Meeting

canis1 — 2009-11-02 00:11:53Z

The Capital District Genealogical Society
will meet at the
Colonie Town Library
629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville
Saturday Nov 21, 2009
2 P.M. to 4 P.M. The computer group will meet at 1 P.M. The computer group is an informal demonstration by one of our members of sites and tips to use on your computer
The topic for the meeting will be
Cemetery Restoration
The speaker will be
Ryan Weitz
Village Historian for Fultonville, NY
Please join us
the meeting is free and open to the public.
Capital District Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2175 Empire State Plaza Station
Albany, NY 12220

Hannah Holblock/Hallock/Hollock, Granville, New York

scottb501 — 2009-10-24 23:30:03Z

Looking for info on Hannah Holblock, born 1795, Granville, New York, or in Vermont.

Re: looking for any information on the following family in washington county

JamieAlexander40 — 2009-11-02 12:57:58Z

Melissa Wooddell born abt. 1826 (base on census ages), died after 1889 (when she was reported as a resident of Granville attending her brother's funeral).
Adin V. Cook born abt. 1820 (again, based on census ages), died after 1880 (listed in cenuss that year). There is a death notice in the Greenwich NY People’s Journal, 28 Jan 1881: “In Granville, Jan. 15, Dr. A .B. Cook, aged 64 years”. That could be him, although the middle initial is different it would be an easy mistake. The middle initial V. came from his & Melissa's marriage notice, published in the Jacksons' book of marriage notices form Washington County newspapers. They were married 3 Sept 1844 in Granville.

Re: looking for any information on the following family in washington county

SherrieGraham55 — 2009-11-03 01:02:06Z

Thanks soooooo much for that post!

Re: looking for any information on the following family in washington county

SherrieGraham55 — 2009-11-02 14:18:13Z

Thanks for the clarification. I wanted to make sure it was the right Adin. The A B Cook was Adin's brother Asa B. Cook. As was stated in "The History of Washington County NY" pubished 1878.

Re: looking for any information on the following family in washington county

SherrieGraham55 — 2009-11-01 23:10:43Z

Do you have any dates for Melissa & Adin Cook?

Re: Sanders/Bristol

JohnAustin25 — 2009-10-16 18:16:51Z

Here is what I find in my Sanders notes:

George M. Sanders b 1820; d. 1886, bur. Riverside Cem., Fort Miller; m. Betsey Bristol, b. 1822; d. 1898, bur. with him. George M. was boatman ($800, $350) at Fort Edward in 1860 with George H., Kate E., Cordelia, Sarah F., David, E., Thomas, Silas and Irvin L. There in 1870 was George W., laborer ($1500, $200) with Betsey and with George W., Kate, Sarah, David E., Thomas, Silas B., Ernest L., Samuel and Walter. George was laborer at Fort Edward in 1880 with wife Betsey and sons Thomas, Irving and Walter, all boatmen. Children:

i George W. b. c. 1845; boatman at home in 1870.
ii Kate E. b. c. 1846.
iii Cordelia b. c. 1848.
iv Sarah F. b. c. 1850.
v David E. b. c. 1852.
vi Thomas b. c. 1854
vii Silas B. b. 12 April 1856; m. Ida Bell Winchip, b. Allegany Co. 10 Aug. 1856 to Alvin Coleman and Mary Ette (Jenkins) Winchip; d. 29 Jan. 1887, ae. 30-5-19, bur. Sunnyside Cem., Queensbury; Silas was at home in 1860 and 1870 and also laborer in 1870 in Fort Edward h/h of William A. Cooper known children: children: Arthur W. Sanders (b. Fort Edward 16 March 1881; d. 28 March 1883, ae. 2y 12d), Bertha Sanders (b. 1 March 1883) and Dora E. Sanders (b. 11 May 1885; d. 23 Jan. 1887, ae. 1?3?12)..
viii Irving or Irvin or Ernest L. b. c. 1858; to Pudget Sound area of Washington.
ix Sewell b. c. 1862; m. Alice -----; S. H. Sanders was hotel chef at Ortonville MN in 1880; later res. in the Pudget Sound area of Washington; worked in ship construction; Sewell was engineer on West 56th St., Seattle, in 1910 with wife Alice and children Walter L. and Hazle L.; children: Walter L. (b. c. 1897) and Hazel L. (b. c. 1902).
x Walter A. b. 7 March 1864; m. Fort Edward M.E.Church 21 Sept. 1887 Mary Elizabeth Winchip, b. 5 Oct. or 5 Nov. (Bible) 1865 to Alvin Coleman and Mary Ette (Jenkins) Winchip. He was boatman at home in 1880 and also a carpenter. On Smith St., Glens Falls, in 1920 was paper-mill laborer Willard Winchip with wife Helen M., brother-in-law Walter Sanders, paper-mill mechanic, and sister Mary E. Sanders, the latter two married.

Re: Silas and Samuel Allen, brothers

lodganl — 2009-10-31 02:14:02Z

Samuel and Emily are my ancestors. Please contact for more information.