U.S. Postmasters - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

No More Postmasters Lists WHY?

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

I Find that the lists are to long and that I couldn't put up all the the letters of the alphabet on the post. So this is my last one. However I will be happy to do any and all lookups in any year of 1790-1873. I'm sorry to say I'm in error on the date of me first two posts in should have 1873 not 74. If you would like a lookup on my A or B list let me know be happy to help.

Dennis Segelquist.

Haworth NJ 07641

rob07621 — 7 Jun 2007 2:32:45 GMT

I am the current Postmaster of Haworth NJ.

Seeking information on PAST Postmasters of Haworth and the surrounding towns of the Northern Valley Area.

Alpine, Closter, Demarest, Haworth.

I already have access to the info on the USPS database
http://www.usps.com/postmasterfinder/

Looking for others.

Thanks
Roberta Hoag
Postmaster, Haworth NJ

postmasters at Manheim, PA

Sydney Gabel — 27 Jul 2002 3:15:26 GMT

I am searching for information and employment records on Henry Shaffner, Postmaster 1845 and Gabriel Shaffner Postmaster in 1849. I'm wondering if they are related?

Postmasters, Starrucca, Wayne Co. PA

dickey — 2 Sep 2002 3:08:57 GMT

Postmasters serving Starrucca (and environs), Wayne Co. PA from 1830 to 2002 are posted online at http://rivercountry.freeyellow.com/starrucca.html

George Bergner, PM of Dauphin Co., PA

khmccorkle1 — 6 Oct 2002 9:40:36 GMT

From information in the "Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin, County, Pennsylvania", 1896:
George Bergner came to America at the age of 12 years from Germany; he apprenticed himself to a printer in Reading, PA. He later became the owner of several publications, including the "Harrisburg Telegraph". in 1861 Mr. Bergner was appointed by President Lincoln postmaster at Harrisburg. He was removed by President Johnson in 1866, but upon the election of President Grant he was reapointed to the position, an office he held at the time of his death in 1874 at the age of 56.
His descendents have the golden-handled cane given to him while postmaster. It is engraved: Presented to Geo Bergner P.M. by the employees of the Harrisburg, Pa P.O. Christmas 1869.

Glasgow Postoffice in Arkansas

mom_gray47 — 12 Oct 2005 3:34:57 GMT

Looking for information on "Glasgow" Postoffice in SW Arkansas. Location, postmaster, dates, any info is helpful

Postmasters

Bettyjo66 — 26 Aug 2002 8:21:28 GMT

I am trying to find out when my great grandfather was postmaster of a small town in Iowa. The town was in Davis Co., Bloomfield, Ia. This had to before June of 1913 as he died in June of that year. His name was Jasper Newton Milliken. He had a son named Harry A. Milliken, who I thought maybe was a letter carrier. His other son was James Curtis Milliken, who was my grandfather.

If anyone can help me, I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Betty Jo

Stephen Jewett, IV, 1838 Postmaster, Smithville (Southport), N.C.

F0CUS0NINFINITY — 27 May 2007 5:36:07 GMT

Stephen was from Maine. He is buried at his second wife, Mrs. Lucy Anna Bradley Jewett's father's, former summer home on Bradley's Creek; now called "Airlie Gardens, between Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

Postmaster george robards buckner

BettyWappler79 — 23 Aug 2006 5:28:31 GMT

I have a new email:

bettywappler46@sbcglobal.net

Postmaster, Springfield, Illinois

cpsisson — 27 Jun 2003 12:56:58 GMT

My ggggrandfather is reported to have been the postmaster in Springfield in the 1800s. His daughter, Harriett A. Cooper, was my great-great grandmother, and married Frances Samuel Blodget (or Blodgett). The marriage was in the late 1830's.

At least one version of the family history indicated that he was the first postmaster of Springfield.

Does anyone have any information on this family, or resources to find info on the early Springfield post office?

Monaca, Pa Postmaster

briestir8 — 26 Jul 2005 2:11:54 GMT

I am researching a Postmaster from Monaca PA. His name was Michael Buchheit(the spelling of his last name varies greaty). I do know that he served twice as postmaster once when Monaca was called Water Cure and once when it was Monaca. I have the names of some the other postmasters too if it would help anyone.

GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS A POSTAL EMPLOYEE IN MO AND KS

findabbotts — 26 May 2003 1:04:34 GMT

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS A POSTAL EMPLOYEE IN WEBB CITY, MO AND BAXTER SPRINGS,KS.HE WAS BORN IN WEBB CITY, MO ON NOV.21,1882, AND DIED IN JOPLIN,MO ON OCT 27, 1952. HE LIVED IN CALIFORNIA AROUND 1903-1916. HIS NAME WAS JOHN STAFFORD ABBOTT SR. JOHN WAS MARRIED FIVE TIMES, AND HAD SEVEN CHILDREN-BYYRON HAROLD ABBOTT, JOHN S. ABBOTT JR.,ELIZABETH MAY ABBOTT, EDNA VIOLET ABBOTT, JAMES HARRISON ABBOTT SR.(MY GRANDFATHER),WALTER LEON ABBOTT, AND MARY JOAN ABBOTT. MARY JOAN MAY STILL BE LIVING IN BAXTER SPRINGS, KS, BUT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT INFORMATION.

ANY INFO WILL BE APPRECIATED.

ANNETTE ABBOTT

Postal carrier Warren Co.,N.C.

twobigbirds — 26 Aug 2005 11:29:45 GMT

I am looking for info. on George Robert Wood who was a postal carrier in Warren Co.,N.C. This is what I know about him; he was born 14 Apr.,1886 and died 21 Apr.,1972, he was married to Nannie B. Lancaster(Lancaster being her first husbands name) and her son George Robert Lancaster would sometimes help him.

Postsmasters of 1874 Pg.2-B's

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

Postsmasters of 1874 Pg.1-A's

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

A list of most all the Deputy Postmasters of 1850

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

Here is most all the Deputy Postmasters of 1850 if you would like a look up on a name let me know most of the info will be in the from of short notes.. The info will be coming from the Library of Congress.

James G. Burr
Alonzo M. Griffin
James Morrison
Alpheus S. Williams
William I. B. White
Aaron F. Perry
Solomon Parmalee
Joseph F. Dunning
Edward W. Lincoln
Isaac S. Platt
Henry H. Matthews
Ezra S. Hamilton
William Oliver
Benjamin F. Arndt
William V. Brady
Andrew Mortimer
Benjamin F. Cook
Ethan A. Warden
William P. Millard
Philo S. Johnson
David Powers
Michel Mussen
Nathaniel Wilson
F. S. Latham
Oliver S. Beers
Frederick P. Storer
Richard L. Wilson
John S. McCully
Isaac Dillon
Francis A. Wells
Rodney Wilbur
Robert A. Barnard
Henry Rhoads
Alexander W. Russell
William Jackson
Daniel M. Haskell
Samuel Ware
Thomas H. Sill
William Dickey
Abner Austin
Thomas L. Tullock
James C. MaGraw
Gold S. Silliman
Richard Milton
Nathan Merrill
George L. Whitney
Barzilai Slosson
Henry L. Bowen
Lewis Benedict
Abner Y. Ellis
Moses H. Fitts
Elisha Starr
Joseph A. Shearman
Cheny Ames
John F. Bodley
Lewis L. Watson
Henry H. I. Naff
Ely D. Anderson
Julius M. Ackley
William Woodward
Thomas Clowes
Luther P. Blodgett
John C. McCallister
Daniel Brawley
George Robinson
C. P. I. Arion
Richard B. Alexander
Joseph Burton
A. J. Jones
Joshua W. Carr
Martin Pond
William F. Pope
James Hersey
John B. Robertson
Joseph A. L. Lee
Peter Banker
Simeon Bailey
George T. Wentworth
John Dunham,
William A. Bradley
Hezekiah D. Mason
Samuel W. Eager
Benjamin D. Wunderlich
George R. Barr
Andrew H. Jordan
Darius Perrin
Aaron T. Hughes
Samuel Pitkin
Isaac R. Harrington
Zephaniah T. Conner
George Wade
Archibald Gamble
Alfred Gilman
James Ford
Joshua Dunn

A List of Postmasters & Deputy Postmasters of 1800 & 1816

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

I have a list of Postmasters for thr years of 1800-1816 this Info well cover all the U.S. at that time.It will have the name of the States Towns or Citys and the name of the Postmaster. If you would like a lookup let me know.

Miscellaneous.
1800.
Vol. 1. Pg.289

1816.
Vo. 2. Pg. 353.

Josiah H. Webb 1806 Postrider-Shot

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

Josiah H. Webb was shot will carrying mail from Coweta to fort Stoddert. If you would like the info on his claim let me know

Postmaster finder link

Jenna — 29 Nov 2003 7:12:52 GMT

Helpful website for those of us researching relatives that were employed as postmasters. List dates of service, also has link to NARA to request records.

http://www.usps.com/postmasterfinder/

Jenna

Mason WV Postmaster

Becky Barnhart — 23 Nov 2003 9:18:05 GMT

My GGG Grandfather was Postmaster in Mason West Virginia, appointed in 1866. Got this information from a book called Hardesty's WV Heritage. I do not own the book, someone in West Virginia looked it up for me. Happened to be in article written about him and his settlement in Mason, ect. My question is- could NARA be any more difficult to deal with ? Getting any records from them, even in the interest of Genealogy, is almost impossible. I am waiting for them to add the question, What did your ancestor have for his last breakfast !?!?!?
Anyone have any secrets on how to deal with them?

Thanks,

Becky

Postal employee named Louise; worked in Fla; possibly retired

jolynnwinland — 17 Oct 2003 2:29:09 GMT

I am looking for a woman named Louise who was born March 22, 1951. I do not know her last name. She was allegedly a postal worker in Fla, and would have retired in the last 5 years or so. Louise was born Louise Ann Whitney, and she was born in Rumford, Maine. She was given up for adoption when she was very young. Her mother married my uncle several years later and gave birth to my cousin. My cousin is trying to locate her sister. We do not know who adopted her or where she grew up for sure, although Wisconsin was mentioned at one time. If anyone can shed any light on this (I know there's not much to go on here), I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you, Jolynn Winland

Postmasters List

@@maddocks@ix.netcom.com — 10 Feb 2005 1:30:45 GMT

'This may have been posted to this site previously, but I don't see it anywhere. Go to: http://www.usps.com/postmasterfinder/ Even though it says it contains mostly postmasters from 1986 when I went to the Fargo ND site it listed each one from the time it was a territory. I found the person I was looking for - Winfield Hooper - but added a new mystery = who was Walter D. Maddocks in 1871 - hmmmmm.

Several years ago I saw a brochure from the USPS regarding this site and mentioning that they would be addied to it all the time. So put in your favorites and check back every now and then. Miracles do happen.

Leslie

Samuel Cox of Coleman Co, TX

Cindi Meyer — 19 Mar 2003 8:04:51 GMT

I have another postmaster ancestor, Samuel Benton Cox, who c 1880 was the postmaster for Glen Cove, Coleman Co, Texas. I don't have the deed for the property, but he owned the store there in town also. Glen Cove was located about 15 miles west of Coleman City. Anyone related?

Fairview, New Jersey postmasters - McDonald

Cindi Meyer — 19 Mar 2003 7:20:27 GMT

I have a listing of postmasters that served Fairview (previously Ridgefield, previously English Neighborhood) that include David Mcdonald Oct 15 1869 and William H McDonald May 13, 1889. I would like to hear from other McDonald researchers of this line. Also listed Percival Wragg, John B Cowan, Gerard Hahrenholz, Nat Samler, Mary Danielson, John Phillips, Robt MacLeese, John Janssen, Patrick Marino, Joseph Caccio, Dante Caporale, Patrick Marino, Wm C Jordan.

New source for records

mmpojo1 — 11 Dec 2003 4:55:39 GMT

Hadn't thought of this before, but a representative from the postal workers union told me contact Human Resources for the USPS.

Presumably that is for relatives who are not too distant in the past. If I find out more I will let you all know. Happy researching!

John Thomas Fleming POSTMASTER OF PHILA

larryphunter — 23 Sep 2002 7:30:06 GMT

I'm looking for any info on my g-grandfather John Thomas Fleming postmaster of phila pa for 46 years until he retired in 1959. He died in the early 60's , I cant find his death info I would also like to find info on the fleming family.
Thanks dogcatrock@surfbest.net

researching postal employees

mmpojo1 — 11 Dec 2003 4:55:39 GMT

This looks promising for those of us researching ancestors with postal employment history!

link to smithsonian institute

http://www.si.edu/postal/generalinfo/philatelicfacts.html#ge...

Letter Carrier in Floyd County Virginia

gatica61 — 5 Jul 2002 8:22:03 GMT

Does anyone know how to find info on mail carriers in the early 1900's? My grandfather, G.W. Hylton was a carrier in the Indian Valley area of Floyd County, according to my Aunt's book. Any help would be appreciated.

Mary F. Johnson
gatica6@hotmail.com

Frank McCourt-mail carrier-1910-Chicago

lesliegoulet — 27 Jul 2002 3:14:49 GMT

How can I find out what years my grandfather worked as a mail carrier in Chicago?? His name was Frank McCourt and he was a postman in 1910

U.S. Postmaster's

Deven1 — 13 Oct 2002 3:42:19 GMT

I am looking for some information on my Grandfather. My Grandmother told me, that before he died in 1915, he became postmaster in North-western Indiana. Is there a Federal data base that lists State by state ?

Postmasters of Alcorn Co. MS

LizBeall — 14 Jan 2004 9:07:11 GMT

George Evens* Omaha ,Nebraska

chasntale2 — 2 Jun 2002 5:02:31 GMT

Hi, I too, would like more information on my GGrandfather. He was a post master in the early 1900's. In addition, he practiced law, and also was a school teacher. A very talented man.

Postal workers-Pa

LHudome — 27 Jul 2002 3:12:35 GMT

I am searching for information on my family members that served as letter carriers around 1920. Their names were Amedee Hudome and his son James Hudome. Also Amedees brother Harry Hudome. Thanks

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U.S. Postmasters - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

No More Postmasters Lists WHY?

Haworth NJ 07641

postmasters at Manheim, PA

Postmasters, Starrucca, Wayne Co. PA

George Bergner, PM of Dauphin Co., PA

Glasgow Postoffice in Arkansas

Postmasters

Stephen Jewett, IV, 1838 Postmaster, Smithville (Southport), N.C.

Postmaster george robards buckner

Postmaster, Springfield, Illinois

Monaca, Pa Postmaster

GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS A POSTAL EMPLOYEE IN MO AND KS

Postal carrier Warren Co.,N.C.

Postsmasters of 1874 Pg.2-B's

Postsmasters of 1874 Pg.1-A's

A list of most all the Deputy Postmasters of 1850

A List of Postmasters & Deputy Postmasters of 1800 & 1816

Josiah H. Webb 1806 Postrider-Shot

Postmaster finder link

Mason WV Postmaster

Postal employee named Louise; worked in Fla; possibly retired

Postmasters List

Samuel Cox of Coleman Co, TX

Fairview, New Jersey postmasters - McDonald

New source for records

John Thomas Fleming POSTMASTER OF PHILA

researching postal employees

More info on postmasters...

Letter Carrier in Floyd County Virginia

Frank McCourt-mail carrier-1910-Chicago

U.S. Postmaster's

Postmasters of Alcorn Co. MS

George Evens* Omaha ,Nebraska

Postal workers-Pa

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