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Re: Eldon Dean Silvernail

Dorristx — 2009-11-05 01:32:10Z

Thank you for the information,I also have found the site, great work by Joyce Tice.

Re: Eldon Dean Silvernail

mandg96691 — 2009-11-05 01:11:39Z

I found his obit by searching the fantastic Tri-County web site of Joyce Tice: Eldon D. Silvernail, son of Charles & Edna Thompson Silvernail died at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY 25 July 1996 -he was 93, having been born 23 Dec 1902-Resp GJ Messmer

Eldon Dean Silvernail

Dorristx — 2009-11-01 23:31:36Z

Eldon Silvernail was born 12-23-1902 and died 7-25-1996, Elmira, Chemung, Co. N.Y.
Who were his parents?

Re: John Nichols

hubherby — 2009-10-30 16:31:09Z

"Looking for the parents and ancestors of John Nichols (b. 1823) married to Abby T. (Carpenter)"

Family & Local Histories > A Biographical record of Chemung County, New York pg 392

Please allow for typing mistakes ...
"A Biographical record of Chemung County, New York
Date of Publication: 1902
John Nichols, who is now spending the closing years of a useful and well spent life
in ease and retirement at his pleasant home
in Horseheads, Ny, was born on the 10th of October, 1824, at Long Meadow,
Hampden county, Mass, and is of English lineage. His parents were Carlos
and Fanny (Combs) Nichols, the former a native of Ct and the latter of Mass
and his paternal grandparents were Colonel Ebenezer and Olive Bacon
Nichols. The grandfather aided the colonies in their struggle for independence, serving
with distinction as colonel in the Revolutionary war. The father, Carlos Nichols,
was a millwright by trade, and being a thorough mechanic was able to do everything in
connection with the building of a mill from converting the trees into timbers for the
structure and the unquarried stone into grinders. He made his home in Long
Meadow, Mass, up to within four months of his death, when he removed to
Wisconsin, where he passed away in 1846 at the age of fifty-six years. His wife died
in 1850, at the age of sixty, and both were buried in the town of Windsor, Dane coun-
ty, Wisconsin. They were consistent and faithful members of the Baptist church, and
he was a Democrat in politics. In their family were eleven children, three sons and
eight daughters, namely: Olive and Caroline, both now deceased; Carlos, Jr; Eme-
line, Dolly And and Mary, all three deceased; Susan, deceased; John, our subject;
Edwin, a resident of Iowa; Amanda, deceased; and Harriet, a resident of Minnesota.

Mr. Nichols, of this review, was born upon the banks of the Connecticut River three miles
below the city of Springfield, in the town of Long Meadow, Massachusetts, in 1824, and
there he was reared until he had reached the age of twelve years. Up to that time he
attended school a mile and a half from his home during the summer and winter months
to a greater or less extent. At that early day steamboats ran up and down the river and
also flat-bottomed freight boats made their way from Hartford to Springfield. Two steam
passenger and two steam tug boats were also upon the river. Every spring the shad made
their way up the river where they were caught with long seines called "shad nets," the
season continuing through April and May. Mr Nichols ferried people back and forth across
the river to purchase shad. At the time of the spring freshets the family secured enough
floatwood to keep up their fires throughout the year. In summer he worked by the day at
planting, haying and harvesting. At the age of twelve years he drove horse carts at the
brick yard; at the age of thirteen years he drove ox carts used in hauling clay and sand.
The following year he drove two and sometimes four-horse teams drawing brick and
wood. He carted brick at that time all over the town of Springfield. At fifteen years of age
he went to live with his brother-in-law, Fred Mills. There he learned the blacksmith's trade,
which he followed for five years, working for his board and clothes. During that time he
also attended school for two winters. When young he joined the Presbyterian church, and
rang the bell for church services and tolled it for deaths and funerals. He swept and
cared for the house of worship for three years during the term of his apprenticeship
at the blacksmith's trade. Upon his return home he secured employment at twenty dollars
a month and board, working for Potter Parsons, of Enfield Connecticut, at which place he
was employed two years. He then left there for Wisconsin, which was still a territory, this
being in the year 1846. Leaving his native state, he went by railroad from Springfield,
Mass, to Albany, NY; by the Erie canal to Buffalo, and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee,
arriving in that city in October after a stormy voyage of ten days. After visiting his mother
for a short time he made his way to McHenry county, Illinois, where he lived for three
years, working ay his trade and farming.
In the meantime Mr Nichols was married Mar 9 1848 to Miss Abby T Carpenter,
a daughter of Thomas and Kittie (Fisher) Carpenter, who were natives of Chemung county,
New York By this union were born eleven children as follows:
1)Eliza Jane
2)Thomas C a resident of Elmira wedded Mary Hall and has 4 children
Maude, Charles, Robert and Ella
3)John W who is conducting a bakery at Horseheads, married Alice Loomis and has one
child, Rho
4) Elizabeth
5) Julia
6 Ella
7) Henry C is represented on another page of this volume
8) Catherine F
9) George T makes his home in Nebraska
10) Frederick M a resident of the town of Veteran, this county, married Carrie Frazer, and they have one child, Lola
11) Joseph R who is living in Connecticut, married Ella Taylor and they have two sons Alfred & Carlos".

Re: Genealogy and History of Chemung County, NY

DarylColson62 — 2009-10-25 19:09:35Z

Hello. I would love to find any information on Benjamin F.Herrick, 28 June 1823 - his wife Charlotte Clymer (or Collamer??)born 1827 Chumung County and died 1867, Elmira, New York. I have names of 3 children; William F. born abt 1849 , Benjamin F. 1847 , Bertha Mary born 8 Dec 1857.

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Daryl Colson

Re: Charlotte CLYMER and Benjamin HERRICK

DarylColson62 — 2009-10-25 19:01:36Z

I may have some information for you. My husband is a decendant of Benjamin and Charlotte. As far as I know they had 3 children; William F. born abt 1849 - Benjamin F. 1847 and Bertha Mary 8 Dec 1857. Bertha married William Newton Bowman on 26 June 1878. They had 5 sons. They moved to Denver, Colorado and she died 24 Sept 1890.

Mary was living with them in 1860 in Elmira, New York. She was 78 yrs old.

If you get this message, please contact me at
colson1320@msn.com

Re: Genealogy and History of Chemung County, NY

Djellison01 — 2009-09-24 11:06:22Z

John B Townsend married Mary Paul in Linn Co, IA.
In his marriage record it has his parents as H D Townsend and Mary Venus. John B Townsend born 1849 NY believe the son of Hezekiah Townsend born about 1825 NY.

Re: Genealogy and History of Chemung County, NY

2009-09-24 11:05:56Z

Do you have any information in chemung co for JOhn B Townsend,Burdett Mason,or William Dickson/Dixon/Dixson.They were in shcuyler co 1855-1860 then to southport chemung co 1860-1870

Re: Genealogy and History of Chemung County, NY

willmath — 2009-09-18 11:44:08Z

If you are still willing to look up information maybe you can help me a bit. My Chemung family moved to Detroit in the late 1800's but this is what I know about my grandmother:
Ada M. Kempton b.Jan 1879 Elmira

Father:James Kempton b. 1851 ( either Pa. or NY)

Mother: Idella E. Kelly b. 1852 NY ( do not know her father's name but think her mothers' maiden name was Biers)

Thanks in advance for any help.

Re: Genealogy and History of Chemung County, NY

CAROLKIV — 2009-09-17 19:42:19Z

I REALIZE YOUR POST RE: CHEMUNG CNTY POSTED IN 2004. HOWEVE, DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON JOHN COULTER, OR ANY COULTER, OR EDWARD MCADAMS, AND/OR FAMILY.

JOHN COULTER 1820-1840, AND MCADAMS 1840+
THANKS
CAROL KIV

Mildred JAY

P_S_Baase — 2009-09-10 00:13:25Z

Hello. I'm looking for any information about Mildred JAY, daughter of Frederick (Fred) P. JAY and CLARA A. DOOLITTLE, born about April 1888. Her surviving siblings would have been Lillian JAY, Howard JAY. She was listed with her parents in Elmira, New York (1900 Census). She is not listed with her parents or siblings in 1920 Elmira census.

I do not know if she passed away between these years or if she married.

I would appreciated any help in this query. Thank You.

Clara (DOOLITTLE) JAY

P_S_Baase — 2009-09-10 00:07:25Z

Hello. I am looking for the gravesite (or a death date) of Clara (DOOLITTLE)JAY. She was born about 1855 in New York State, died between 1910-1920.

Clara JAY was listed with her husband, Frederick (Fred) P. JAY in Rochester, New York (1910 Census), then disappears in the census records (I have not looked at the state census). Fred P. JAY was listed with his children: Lillian, Howard in Elmira, New York, but no wife (1920 Census).

I would appreciate any help with this search. Thank you.

POTTER - TUTHILL family of Elmira 1842-1859

TimeBender — 2009-09-09 21:39:15Z

Albert M. POTTER (1816-1865) m Elizabeth Frances TUTHILL (1816-1884) 27 Jan 1842 Millport (Veteran), Chemung, NY and are recorded in 1850. They moved to Galveston, TX, where they died. Interested in anything about this family, and would like to identify Elizabeth's parents. See my site at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dpbender

Re: Chemung County expert

GreenLouis2 — 2009-09-03 21:09:39Z

In the steele memorial library in Elmira, NY they have the Newspapers including Star-Gazette on microfilm going back to 1800s. Good chance obit is in the paper there. Unfortunitely I live about 4.5 hours from Elmira so don't go there too often. Maybe you can get someone else to check the papers. I agree with the other persons response to check http://www.joycetice.com/jmtindex.htm. Also www.fultonhistory.com has newspapers of NY State online (not elmira papers as of yet though). The Binghamton papers are there and might yield some information. I did a search on Fulton History web site for Lawrence Brooks using exact phrase and it gave me 457 hits in different papers (no hits for Lawrence Lee Brooks and 6 hits for Lawrence L Brooks). So good chance it will have what you are looking for.

Wedding cert Gene Powers & Estella Hewitt

hamilton1950 — 2009-09-03 14:26:32Z

Hi ... Any one on this list researching the above names??
They were married on Sept.27,1927, in Elmira,NY. I took a chance and requested this document, but they are not my
Powers. Parents were Charles Powers & Ellen Shampine. And Marion Hewitt & Mary Connelly. Email me.

Norm Hamilton
Lancaster,NY

Re: Chemung County expert

karenkathlyn — 2009-09-01 22:07:41Z

Have you tried the website www.joycetice.com
It is cram packed with all sorts of stuff from Chemung, Bradford and Tioga counties.
Be patient but there are great things in there.
Karen

Chemung County expert

andy4539 — 2009-08-31 04:58:32Z

Looking for anyone who knows alot about Chemung county history. I have been looking for an obit for Lawrence Lee Brooks, who was a brother of my wife's father. Lawrence Lee died 1 Apr 1946 in Elmyra. He is buried in a local cemetery in PA along with his wife and two brothers. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Re: George Tompkins family - Millport, Chemung Co., NY

patricia1939 — 2009-08-30 15:16:01Z

Alice Rowe Tompkins was my grandfather's sister. Their father was Abram Rowe, Millport, NY.

Joseph SMITH @1770/1780 to 1846

Liz_DuBois — 2009-04-02 14:57:41Z

Seeking information on the children and parents of Joseph SMITH. He was born @1770-1780 and died in 1846 in Elmira, Chemung County, NY. In the obits for several of his children, he is listed as having been a "prominent citizen of Orange County, NY". He lived in the Minisink area until moving to Elmira, Chemung County, NY, sometime before his death. He and his wife, Sally HALLOCK, had the following children born in Orange County, NY. Most of them also married in Orange County and most of them lived in Chemung County at the time of their father's death:
Irena - b.@1801, m. Increase MATHER 1841;
Samuel C. - b.1803, m. Martha, d.1896 (in Chemung County);
Maria - b.23 Feb 1804, m. Henry WISNER, d.17 Jul 1897 (Elmira, NY);
Mehitable "Hettie" - b.@1807, m. Silas White MATHER 25 Feb 1824;
Sarah Jane "Sally" - b.1 Jun 1810, m. Isaac WINTERMUTE 20 Dec 1828, d.19 May 1899 (Elmira, NY);
John Halleck/Hallock - no info;
Lebbeus/Lathrop - no info;
Juliana - b.@1816, m. John L. SAWYER 8 Jun 1831 and lived in Tioga County, NY;
Asa Dotson - no info
Gabriel Lewis - b.4 Aug 1829, m. Frances BENTLEY, d.18 Dec 1906 (in Elmira).

Who were Joseph's parents? When and where did his children die? Who did the three sons without listed wives marry, and when?

Liz DuBois

Re: Brooks Family

andy4539 — 2009-05-15 01:50:34Z

Angela,
In your searches, have you ever come across Lawrence Lee Brooks, who died in Elmira, NY on 8 Jan 1946 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry, Beaver, PA. He is part of my wife's family, which I am researching. He was born in East Liverpool OH 18 Nov 1892 and married Maryette Lucile Rollin in Lorain County around 1919. He is listed in the 1920 census, but in 1930 his wife and their son were living with his father-in-law in North Ridgeville OH. I've seen his tombstone (buried with his father, mother and brother).
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Re: Mary SANDERS Campbell

lattabrook — 2009-07-31 02:39:57Z

I have a copy of the death certificate of May Sanders who died 25 Nov 1937, who married Lucius B. Campbell.

Her date of birth was 9 April 1864, in Rathbone, Steuben County, NY. Her parents are listed as John Sanders, born in England, and Locretta or Loretta LaValley or LeValley born Penna. May's last residence was 1000 Walnut St, Elmira NY.

May was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira NY on 29 Nov 1937. The information on her death certificate was given by Elmer Campbell.

Note: I am not related to this family and do not have anymore information than is written here.

Re: Clarence E. Newell

gamefan03 — 2009-07-26 16:18:18Z

i am looking for the parents of laura dibble who is my great grandmother, she was born on 3/12/1918 in pa. and died on 4/25/2004 in sayre,bradford,pa. she married clyde smith who was born 11/17/1905 in pa. and died on 6/1969 in elmira,n.y. they had two children my grandmother charlotte mae born 7/10/1926 in pa.and died on 7/18/1998 in horseheads n.y. and a son william c. born abt. 1929 i think in pa.i have been told that there is a newell in the family tree. please give any information you can. need help.

Re: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SHERWOOD, ELMIRA, NY 1865

beamond — 2009-07-20 21:43:44Z

I am the son of Joyce Sherwood Granddaughter of Franklin Sherwood. I am also interested in the ancestry of Frank Sherwood from Elmira, NY I can give you more information regarding Frank and his descendants.

Re: Ambrose Armstrong and Thomas Armstrong, early 1800s

jeancb2 — 2009-05-13 19:16:32Z

I am interested in these Armstrongs as it might be that my ancestor Joseph Stubbs married a Rebecca Armstrong and probably in Spencer, Tioga, New York. This would have been c1812. Rebecca was born c 1794. Joseph and Rebecca moved to Springfield Twp., Williams Co.,OH. Do you have any knowledge of the children of Thomas or Ambrose Armstrong?

James Masters Gould

nancyhm11 — 2009-03-18 18:31:08Z

James died, at age 37, in the Battle of Spotsylvania on 10 May 1864 and war records listed him as missing in action. He was from the Town of Catlin and was the son of Gideon and Mary Masters Gould. There is a monument to him in the Martin Hill Cemetery in Catlin. Does anyone know if he was definitely buried in this cemetery or is it possible he was buried as an unknown in Spotsylvania?
His family was related to the Oldfields, Ferenbaughs and Backers by marriage.

Re: Livesay and Bennett

Jared340 — 2009-03-18 23:36:11Z

Hello Kathy,

My relative is Demmick Bennett and is married to Julia P. Filer. He was born in in 1810 in Brockbank,Monroe Co. New York. He died in 1848 and we know nothing more. In 1850, Demmick's wife Julia is remarried and living in Barry Co Michigan. I thought it was quite a coincidence that they were both born in the same state and same year With the unusual name of Demmick. Do you happen to know anything that might help me? Could they be cousins?

Thank You,

Ann Jensen
anngjensen@gmail.com

Re: Daigneau

sherystodd — 2009-05-25 03:57:04Z

I HAVE A GRANDMOTHER EDNA E DAIGNEAU MAIDEN NAME HURLBERT . DOD 4/18/2004 DOB 10/7/1915
FATHER FRED BUZZELL BORN IN VERMONT
MOTHER SUSIE HURLBERT BORN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
IF THIS HELP U E MAIL ME AND I WILL SHARE MORE INFO

Re: Stannard

franles — 2009-06-30 14:06:21Z

Giles Stannard who you talk of was my great, great grandfather and the house you are talking about is the one I grew up in. Our family no longer own it as we have all moved away from the area.
His son Frank was my great-grandfather.
I have information about Lydia Hunt's family, because of her family Bible.
I do not have any information regarding Gile's parents and would like to get it if you have it. Thank you.

Missed enumeration?

cmdrrose — 2009-08-19 04:46:08Z

I have tried for months to find Dorothy Gruver, her brother William and her mother Mary Elizabeth in Elmira's 1920 Census. The address I think they lived at, 554 Battery St., was not in the census. It was there however in 1930. No matter what combination of anything I try I cannot find them anywhere in the United States in 1920 and yet I know they were here. Is it possibly that 554 Battery St. was overlooked?

Bauman Family

dja14502 — 2009-03-27 13:07:33Z

I am researching the family of Charles B Bauman (b. 1857 d. 1939) who lived in Elmira for 51 years. He immigrated for Prussia in 1883. He married Mary Anna Moore(b. 1868 d. 1953) in Antrim, PA in 1887. He may have lived in PA when he first came to America. THeir children were: Catherine, Anna Ella, John L., Christine, Charles R., Bertha E., Matilta W., Ella L., Floyd T., Harold B. Anyone having information regarding this family please contact. I also have information to share.

Info. on William Scott (1855) husband to Lina, Veteran, Chemung, NY

arkkedwards — 2009-02-21 17:15:17Z

William Scott, b. 1855, Veteran, Chemung County, NY
arkkedwards (View posts) Posted: 19 Jan 2009 4:47PM

Classification: Query
Surnames: Scott
Looking for info on my gg grandfather William Scott, his wife was Lina and thier children: Laura, Ray, Burr, and my g-grandmother Ada. They lived in Veteran, Chemung County NY.
I know from the census his father was from England and Mother from New York. What has been difficult is that there was another William Scott born the same year in the same town, but his wifes name is Minnie. I know for sure there are two different Williams because they each have a census for the same years and the other Williams parents were born in NY.

Ira & Minnie (DeLong) Thomas Bible

daynaRT — 2009-07-25 17:55:08Z

I've posted a transcription (with images) of Ira and Minnie Thomas's family bible.

http://www.werelate.org/wiki/MySource:Gewurztraminer/Ira_Tho...

Surnames:
Bolt
Briggs
Delong
Gardner
Jones
Judd
Lawrence
Leonard
Stranahan
Thomas

Locations:
Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States
Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Hallstead, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Johnson City, Broome, New York, United States
Newport, Campbell, Kentucky, United States

Re: Elmira, NY, 1850's--CARR and Related Families

Eveferguson37 — 2009-07-25 23:05:39Z

I have a Catherine Neary born 1835 Dundalk Co. Louth to James Neary and Bridget Cahill who were married 1831 in Dundalk. Is this your Catherine Neary?? I also have Hanlons from Dundalk Rose Hanlon married Michael Ferguson in 1834

Re: CAYWOOD- Elmira NY late 1800's

laverner1 — 2009-02-23 13:43:52Z

I assume that you have seen this since your 1999 posting but, if not, it will be helpful. Your 1999 posting does appear to be incorrect as to death dates of Mary's Parents:

Mary Kathryn Passed away at her Elmira Heights apartment that she so lovingly cared for on Sunday morning, February 18, 2007 at the age of 82 with her loving family by her side. Born in Millport, NY on March 9, 1924, Mary was the daughter of Hazel MacDougal Caywood. She was married to John R. Rice in 1945 and he predeceased her in 1950. Mary was a homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and close friend to many. Very social, she enjoyed round and square dancing, bingo, and bowling. Mary was a good friend to many of her neighbors at the Villa Serene where she resided. Surviving her are her loving daughters and son-in-law, Rosalie & Mark Polovick, Elmira; and Connie Weale, Elsegundo, CA; sisters-in-law Montene Caywood, Wellsburg, NY; Betty Morgan, Millport, NY; four grandchildren Robbie (Anne) Polovick, Chad Polovick, Hope Buell and Tammy Grosch; seven great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many family friends. In addition to her mother and husband, Mary was predeceased by her son, James Rice; a sister, Joyce Fielder; three brothers, James Caywood; Harold Morgan and Arthur Caywood. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Thursday, February 22, 2007 between the hours of 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place privately at the families convenience with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Mary will be buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery beside her husband, John Richard Rice following her funeral services. Mary's family would like to extend their appreciation to the physicians, health care professionals, Southern Tier Hospice and the many friends who have made her final days so comfortable and memorable. May God truly bless each of you.
*******************

Re: Letter of Administration, estate of Silas BALDWIN, 1810

fsbaldwin — 2009-04-19 21:15:45Z

My great grandfather was Silas Baldwin, born 1819 and his older brother James. They were in Preble, NY on the border of Cortland and Onodaga COunties in the 1830 census. Their father was also named SIlas I presume. I wonder if htere is any connection?

Re: Parents of Norton HYDE

kwallen192 — 2009-04-02 01:51:19Z

I am trying to find some information about a Clyde Hyde who lived in Pontiac, Michigan. His wife was Viola Blanche (Hawkins) Hyde. I believe they had two sons. appreciate any help you could give. Thanks Kam

Re: Elmira state reformatory

cargor61 — 2009-08-06 00:10:09Z

Thank you again for your response. I will definitely try the library first...sounds less intimidating!! If I can solve this puzzle, it will answer alot of missing links in my tree. I really appreciate your help.

Elmira state reformatory

cargor61 — 2009-07-29 11:23:10Z

I need records that go back to 1880 at the Elmira State Reformatory. Does anyone know where to obtain these records? Or if they even exist? Thank you.

Re: Elmira state reformatory

cargor61 — 2009-08-01 00:11:59Z

Thank you for the lead. I did find two men, by the names of Henry and Edwin [Edward] Delaney who were brothers from Boston, Ma. Now I would like to find out how to obtain the reformatory records for that time frame to see what information may be given. Any ideas? Thank you again.

Re: Banks of Millport & Pine Valley

MichaelHesser — 2009-06-21 19:41:03Z

is my neighbors family, her line is David and Clarissa Banks, then Hezekiah 1815-1888 married Mary Ann Smith 1820-1910 lived in Millport,ny.,then Edwin 1859-1923 married Emma Cole 1867-142 had a farm in Millport. Then Jesse 1890-1978 married Lena Kendall 1891-1962, then Ruth Ann 1924 married Fred Lant, there children and there families still run the dairy farm which includes the Parsons farm land in Horseheads,Ny. She will share info on Banks Family.

Re: Clarence E. Newell

paulenewell — 2009-07-26 17:57:51Z

I have a William W. Dibble (1873-1956), second husband of Gertrude NEWELL (1882-1981). William's family was from Norwich, Chenango Co., New York. He was an instructor at the prison in Elmira, New York.

I have a Clyde Smith, reportedly born 1907 in Snedekerville, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania; married Harriet Hayes; she was born 1907. Clyde Smith worked in Elmira, New York and then removed to California for retirement; reportedly died in California.

Elmira - Statue of Mark Twain

gopgal55 — 2009-05-05 00:15:46Z

Looking to know if the statue of Mark Twain is still standing in Elmire (not sure where in the city it was erected).

Also, if it is still there, is anyone willing to take some photos of it, including the artist's signature (Terzo Cenci) and send to me??? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks. Margaret in NJ

Re: Phineas Austin

Vivian_Domer — 2009-05-14 03:13:30Z

Are you still searching for info on Phineas Austin/Elizabeth Christler?

William Albert Jones b 1830 Elmira Parents Needed

cespos — 2009-03-21 06:15:20Z

Looking for the parents of William Albert Jones born Aug 1830 Elmira Chemung County New York. Wm left not long after becoming of age. Traveled to Missouri where he met the McKee family, and married their daughter. He then left Missouri with the McKee family and by wagon train traveled to Oregon between 1853 and 1856. Diaries written at the time of the wagon train called him "Albert" or "Al".

I believe he is the grandson of Elijah Jones who died 1818 Elmira New York. Philo Jones researchers list a son by the name of Albert, unknown if this is my Wm Albert.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Carol

English Family Bible

mandg96691 — 2009-05-07 02:55:00Z

I have a Bible belonging to "Susie" where she wrote "my mother's Bible" - also in this Bible are (2) Aug 10,1918 Family reunion ribbons of the English Family 20th reunion that was held at Mr. & Mrs. Elihu English's residence in Horseheads, NY -the English's lived in Sullivanville area in 1910 & then in 1920 lived in Horseheads -Mrs. English's name is Nellie -according to US Census of 1880 Susie is the one year old dau. of Eugene & Florence English (who also bore Gerald(b. Dec 1880) and Florence(b. Mar 1896)-Resp G J Messmer

Re: Elmira state reformatory

mandg96691 — 2009-07-31 17:57:02Z

C61 - - the 1880 US Census for Elmira lists the prisoners incarcerated that year at the Reforatory - that may give you some leads - - Resp G UJ Messmer

Re: Elmira state reformatory

mandg96691 — 2009-08-05 01:23:44Z

C61 - - try the Steele Memorial Library at Elmira, NY -go to www.steele.lib.ny.us and ask the Librarian for assistance and/or possible leads - my bet is you will wind up dealing w/ the State of New York Department of Corrections & trying to satisfy and convince them w/ your "need to know" and/or relation to the prisoners PLUS the Privacy Act Things, but good hunting and don't give up in your search - best of luck, Resp GJ Messmer

Re: Elmira state reformatory

mandg96691 — 2009-08-06 01:39:24Z

C61 - - also found this in 1860 US Census for Boston, Mass:
Edward Delaney, age 30, a Gilder(gold leaf applyer), his wife Emeline age 27, both born in Massachusettes - they were living in the 5th Ward of Boston with their three children: Edward age 6; Julia age 4; and Harry age 2 - -they were the only Delaney family I could find in Boston that year who registered in the Census that had a family that closely fits your Delaneys - - in the 1880 US Census for the Elmira, NY Reformatory I found that Henry had reported he was born in Boston, Mass. & had been a school janitor, that he was 22 yrs old; Edward reported he was 26, born in Boston, Mass. & had been a storage inspector --hope this may help, Resp GJ Messmer

Johnson's In New York

redlilly8310 — 2009-07-02 13:05:38Z

I looking for relatives of my father George Louis Johnson. I know that the lived in Elmira, NY in 1958, when my father died. I have no information on him. This is a big hole in my research. My father was born on September 25, 1927, I also know that I have half brothers and sisters out there that I have never met. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Davenport family (Samuel, William) of Erin, Chemung, NY

TimHall93 — 2009-04-12 06:39:48Z

Two of my grandmother's cousins in Iowa married men named Davenport. I always suspected these men were related. I traced each of them back to two Davenport families in Erin, Chemung, NY: Samuel Davenport, b. c. 1806 (married Ann Unknown) and William Davenport, b. c. 1816 who lived a few farms away (married Harriet Losee or Losse). These two men were almost certainly brothers. They named children after each other, their descendants rented rooms from each other, attended each other's weddings, etc. William left Chemung County around 1852, living in De Kalb Co, IL where most of his children were born. Samuel and was reunited with William's son William Henry Davenport (1843-1928) when both moved to Humboldt Co, IA by 1870 (Samuel appeared to move there directly from Erin).

Can anyone identify the common ancestor of Samuel and William Davenport?

Thanks, Tim Hall