I received the following email from an individual who has Halsey Buckhout memorabilia which he'd like to return to a descendant, if possible:

"Hi Carol,

Many years ago we bought a house in Rochester, NY from the estate of a deceased inventor and sewing machine wizard named Halsey Buckhout. He had died some years before and had left the life use of his house to the two elderly ladies who had taken care of him in his final years. Eventually
they too needed care, and the house at 216 Oxford Street, Rochester, NY, was sold to us. On the mantlepiece, in the dining room, was a large bible that probably belonged to him. There was nothing written inside, as I recall, but there was an old picture of a child on a blanket placed on a large grand
piano who I assume was Halsey. There was also a list of individuals named Miller, sometimes together with their birth dates and death dates. There was also a picture of Teddy Roosevelt and, I believe, William Jennings."

If you think Halsey is your ancestor, please contact me at ceroach@telus.net so I can arrange contact..

Carol