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Searle TOTHILL/May DRAPER

ourgenerations2 — 2013-05-18 20:39:58Z

I have a Searle TOTHILL b 29 Sept 1896, Lockport, Niagara, NY d 18 May 1968. Married Ethel May DRAPER b 23 Aug 1902 d 23 Jun 1968, Lockport, Niagara, NY...
Children were Alvin Tothill, Norman Tothill, Jean Tothill and Joan Tothill.
Searle's parents are believed to be James W. Tothill b abt 1868 and Elizabeth Tothill b abt 1873 NY. Searle had a brother Cornelius Tothill b abt 1905 NY.
Please contact me at darlene.poppe@gmail.com
Thanks and take care, Darlene

Re: Response to the obituary

UNICORN1950 — 2013-05-16 20:42:50Z

You're welcome.

Response to the obituary

barbrrob52 — 2013-05-16 20:13:04Z

Thank you ever so much for sending the obituary. I sure do appreciate very much.
Barb

Re: Walter Scott Curtis Sr.

UNICORN1950 — 2013-05-16 20:05:47Z

There as obituary for him on this webpage:

http://tonawanda-news.com/obituaries/x1483832967/Walter-S-Bu...

Walter Scott Curtis Sr.

barbrrob52 — 2013-05-16 19:39:25Z

I am looking for an obituary for Walter Scott Curtis Sr. from North Tonawanda, New York. He died around June 2012.
Thank you,
Barbara

Re: 1855 NY Census and Niagara Falls/Suspension Bridge

emtimm — 2013-05-07 20:31:45Z

a note on the shelf at the Niagara Co Genealogical Library says the 1855 for the towns of Niagara and Porter were lost.
A search on Fulton history shows Isaiah Griffin is the proprietor of the Niagara Hotel in the summer of 1859.

Re: 1855 NY Census and Niagara Falls/Suspension Bridge

publicarchaeologyfacility — 2013-05-07 15:04:08Z

Amy, Did you ever find the 1855 Niagara census? I'm looking too and did not see it. Did you try looking in the other towns? I had trouble with the 1865 census link because it had 1875 lumped in and made it painful to scroll through!
Thanks,
Andrea Zlotucha Kozub
Public Archaeology Facility Project Director

PS - I'm looking for Isaiah Griffen (Griffin) who may have been a hotel keeper in 1855.

Index of Deaths or Burials?

LarrySmith001 — 2013-05-01 04:16:41Z

Is there an index of deaths or burials for Niagara Co.? Time frame around 1900. If so, how would I get information from it? Thanks.

DEEB JOSEPH died 1913 in Niagara Co.......

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-29 19:10:52Z

he was the husband of Nedee/Nettie Joseph. I would like to know his place of burial and his DOD.

Thanks,Mike

Thomas Tugby, 85, died in 1911 in Niagara

BarbaraCox147 — 2013-04-27 16:29:57Z

obit of Wednesday, May 24 1911 in the Jacksonville FL Times Union:
St Augustine. News was received here today announcing the death of mr Thomas Tugby, which occurred at his home in Niagara Falls, New York, yesterday. Mr Tugby was 85 years of age and had been failing in health for several years. M. Tugby was a large property owner and pioneer of Niagara Falls and has been spending the winter seasons in St. Augustine for the past thirty yeas. He is survived by one daughter: Mrs A M Taylor of this city. Both Mr and Mrs Taylor were with Mr Tugby at his death. The funeral will take place at Niagara Falls on Wednesday.

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-20 18:56:44Z

Thank You Judy....helpful info.

Mike

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

JudyH01 — 2013-04-20 14:46:00Z

1900 census has a Hykel Fadel in Lawrence, Mass married to a Louisa for 9 years. 1907 directory says Hykel had removed to Niagra.So I assumed she died. Mistake I see is Hykel's birthyear.

Name: Haikel Fadil
[Haskel Fadel]
Age: 35
Birth Date: Aug 1864
Birthplace: Syria
[Syrian Arab Republic]
Home in 1900: Lawrence Ward 3, Essex, Massachusetts
[Essex]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1896
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Married
Marriage Year: 1891
Years Married: 9
Father's Birthplace: Syria
Mother's Birthplace: Syria

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-20 13:54:33Z

What info did you find on Hykels first wife?

Thanks,Mike

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-20 13:53:01Z

Wrong family I believe.....This family went to Lawrence,Mass

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

JudyH01 — 2013-04-19 02:22:13Z

Ship record says her mother was Christin Yezbek
She was going to her bro-in-law Abdo Elias in Corpus Christie, TX

Re: Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

JudyH01 — 2013-04-19 02:01:16Z

Because she was born in Syria, of course there would be no records. Even with all the news articles and pictures in
Old Fulton Papers, not once did it mention her maiden name.
I even found Hykel's first wife in Mass and her maiden name.

Only thing I can suggest is to send for Mary's social security app. When filling it out parents names are asked for so with some luck they will be there.

Need the parents for Mary Fadel died 1974 age abt 88....

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-17 22:15:52Z

at Niagara Falls.She was the wife of Hykel.

Re: My elusive Preuster family...many variations on spelling!!

redears1962 — 2013-04-17 04:47:41Z

Hello,

yes, I would greatly appreciate whatever you have found! :) My address is: redears1962@gmail.com. I so look forward to hearing from you!

Lori

Re: My elusive Preuster family...many variations on spelling!!

ArmisAngelis — 2013-04-17 02:10:12Z

Hi

I have done some research for you and have found information on your family, including Johanna and Antoine's death's. If you would like to post your email address, I will be happy to send you copies of newspaper clippings and links.

Looking for a pic of Hykel Fadels stone at Riverdale Cemetery in Lewiston...

Spirit1776 — 2013-04-14 16:22:07Z

please reply.

Thanks,Mike

Justus/Justin/Augustus Ingalls of Niagara Twp, Niagara, New York

JAY1025 — 2013-04-13 22:04:59Z

Need ancestors of Justus Ingalls born about 1805 who lived in the Niagara Falls & Lockport NY area. I can send a "book" on the descendants of Justus Ingalls who lived in that area and his descendants. Always looking for more info on Ingalls descendants, especially as a gedcom file.

Re: BOOK: 1853-1953 A History of De Veaux School by Donald E. Loker

mwilczek178 — 2013-04-06 23:27:36Z

Thanks for the quick response

Re: BOOK: 1853-1953 A History of De Veaux School by Donald E. Loker

BushTracker — 2013-04-06 20:49:34Z

According to Worldcat.org, several public and university libraries in New York state have copies of the book. You should be able to obtain a copy through inter-library loan.

Re: BOOK: 1853-1953 A History of De Veaux School by Donald E. Loker

kathy3643 — 2013-04-06 19:09:45Z

No, I'm sorry. The book is gone.

Kathy

Re: BOOK: 1853-1953 A History of De Veaux School by Donald E. Loker

mwilczek178 — 2013-04-06 17:47:38Z

Do you still have the copy of the book?

Re: Death/Obit of Michael E. Carey, Middleport, Niagara, NY, 1906

J_P_carey — 2013-04-04 12:23:36Z

Will give it a try. Thanks.

Re: Death/Obit of Michael E. Carey, Middleport, Niagara, NY, 1906

J_P_carey — 2013-04-04 12:22:24Z

Have her info. Thank you.

Re: Death/Obit of Michael E. Carey, Middleport, Niagara, NY, 1906

brenzelm — 2013-04-04 00:51:04Z

I did some searches on fultonhistory.com but could only find an article and obituary for his widow, Anna.

Re: Death/Obit of Michael E. Carey, Middleport, Niagara, NY, 1906

irishgen2009 — 2013-04-03 20:25:25Z

So sometimes the newspapers at Fulton History.com are missing pages or pages are cutoff.

I think you can get the Lockport public library to search the newspaper on microfilm.

http://www.lockportlibrary.org/lh.html

Good Luck

Death/Obit of Michael E. Carey, Middleport, Niagara, NY, 1906

J_P_carey — 2013-04-03 16:34:40Z

Seeking info on death/obit of Michael E Carey.(AKA Cary, Cerey, Michle, M.E.)
- m.(1) Elizabeth Cary, m.(2)Anna S. Tracey.
- Owned Carey Bros (north of canal).
- President of Village council 1897.
- 1905 NY Census spelled 'Casey'.
- d. 23 Aug 1906 (Royalton Historian document).
- Mortuary Record for Michael E Cary (Lockport Union Sun Journal 24(?) Aug 1906).
- Funeral 26 Aug 1906 "one of largest seen in area", "prominent citizen", "lead by Medina KofC and Village Fire Company" (Middleport Historian newspaper (unknown) article).
- Martin Care died at home in Middleport (10 Years Past, 1916 newspaper (Union Sun Journal?) article. No Martin Care/Carey in Middleport in 1905 NY Census.
- Memorial window in St Stephens RC Church in Middleport. bur. in Carey plot at St Stephens Cemetery.
- NO record in NY Archives Death Index or Middleport Village Clerk's Office. Search of FultonHistorydotcom has not yielded any results.
- Blood related families known to have resided in Middleport/Hartland area: Carey, Mulcahey, Hickey, Coleman; John Tracey, Gurrslin(sp?), Catherine Tracey Mahar.
- Seeking info that normally would be in Obit (place/cause of death, birth place (where in Ireland), etc. Given prominence in Village would anticipate a significant write-up in Middleport/Lockport (Union Sun Journal) newspapers 23-30 Aug 1906.
- ALL leads are appreciated.

Powers/Orton

dawnhaase59 — 2013-04-01 00:26:51Z

Looking for information on William H Powers married Emmaline Orton. Children are William Alphonzo Born 1848, Mary Powers born 1851, Eliza Powers Born,1852, Hattie born 1865. All their children were born in Lockport, NY. Their daugther Mary married Joseph H Weter in Ohio in 1900. Joseph was born in Buffalo NY.

My elusive Preuster family...many variations on spelling!!

redears1962 — 2013-03-31 15:04:14Z

I am hoping somebody can help me with any information on the Preuster surname (preferably mine:)). Unfortunately, what knowledge I do have is vague and questionable at best. Antoine Preuster (abt 1820-abt 1880) and Johanna Fredericka Preuster (abt 1822-?) immigrated about 1855. However, I don't know to what port, U.S.? Canada? I believe they owned the "Colt House" sometime in the 1860's to ?. This house is listed as an historic place, 1018 Ontario Avenue, Niagara Falls. It was built for/by Isaac Colt Jr. in a Greek Style. He willed it to his son, Leander, who in turn sold it to my Preuster's. It also is known to be a part of the Underground Railroad. Their daughter, Minnie Preuster (1863-1907), married Walter Brock Scott (1862-1921). I do know they lived in Niagara Falls. They had a daughter, Hattie Scott (1884-1975) who married Albert L. Brown (1884-1966) and at some point, moved to Bridgeport, CT. where they lived out the remainder of their days. Among their children was my grandfather, Curtice Walter Brown (1908-1990). He married Lillian Basca (1908-?) and they lived in Bridgeport, CT until retiring in Laconia, NH. These are my father's parents. I am trying to find out as much as possible about his family for him. Anything would be most appreciated!!

Brady/Oates - mid 1800s

jmarthia — 2013-03-21 02:04:04Z

I am looking for information on Catherine Brady who married Patrick Oates in 1859 in Lockport. Based on census records, I have her born about 1839 somewhere in Ireland. She died sometime before 1892 and after 1880. Based on census records, I believe that she had a brother named Peter. There are Brady families living near Catherine and Patrick on the Lockport censuses, but I have no information on how they are connected. Any assistance on her family and her birth/death would be appreciated. Thanks!

Asher Robinson/Betsey Worden Robinson

sonjayaya — 2013-03-12 18:52:16Z

Asher and, wife, Betsey are shown in 1830 Federal Census living in Hartland/Somerset, New York. Asher was born in Connecticut. I need to connect Asher to his father and mother in Connecticut. Asher was born between 1798 and 1802.
In about 1836, Asher and Betsey moved to Leslie, MI. Asher died there in 1866.

Re: Convent in Niagara Falls, NY or Buffalo area

brianglazzard — 2013-03-11 02:06:43Z

This is interesting to me as well as I cousin Sharon told me that her mother grew up at a convent school "Stella Niagara". Her mother was then adopted, but her mothers name was Mary Mildred Mahoney. She was born 13 March 1929 and would have been Catherine Anne Mahoney.

Brian

Re: Need Niagara Co info

jaleath — 2013-03-06 06:33:48Z

Thank you so much. We really appreciate this.

J Leath

Re: Need Niagara Co info

bjkeilyllwhs — 2013-03-06 00:57:22Z

The Niagra Falls Gazette is on www.fultonhistory.com.

Children of James Edson and Ms. Hancock

PDeBelling — 2013-03-03 23:05:03Z

Their children were Luther, Achsah, Lovina, James, Abijah, Phebe, Mary and Joseph, all born between 1780 and 1803.

If you are a descendant of one of these children, did you ever wonder where their birthdates came from? I am, and I do. In 1969, with the publication of the two volumn Edson books, they were not named and no dates were given. Immediately after that publication their names and dates were known. Why? What came to the surface in that time that changed the known facts? If you have any ideas, please share them, as I have not found this new source yet, and I really want to know. Paul

Re: Ellison Hamilton family in Niagara County

Kathydon217 — 2013-03-03 12:30:47Z

Make sure you put the * between the first and last name. This way you will pick up his name when a middle initial or name is used in the article.

Kathy

Re: Ellison Hamilton family in Niagara County

sharAelli — 2013-03-03 09:09:34Z

Thank you Kathy :) I had already used that site and found the article with the picture of Ellison Hamilton, the death of Mathew Brown, death of Samuel Hamilton (Ellison's father) but didn't find the rest. Will try that site again. I appreciate your time and thanks for the help!!
Sharon

Re: Ellison Hamilton family in Niagara County

Kathydon217 — 2013-03-03 02:06:11Z

I found a few things for you.

Go to this newspaper site www.fultonhistory.com Search in quotes-selecting-all of the words--don't check anything below the search line

"Ellison Hamilton"
#5 1966 article about Ellison with his picture
#23-24 Obit for Matthew Brown-1929---father of Mrs Ellison Hamilton
________________________
"Ellison * Hamilton"
#6 Obit for Matthew Brown-1965-brother to Mrs Ellison Hamilton
#11 Engagement of Margaret Brown and Ellison Hamilton-1928
#34 Obit for Ellison Hamilton
#44 Obit for Julia McNulty Hamilton

Kathy

obituary look up Ellison Hamilton

sharAelli — 2013-03-03 01:25:20Z

Is there anyone that is in the area that would be able to find me an obituary for Ellison Hamilton? Died Aug. 1969 Niagara Falls.
please email sharell@yahoo.com thanks!

Ellison Hamilton family in Niagara County

sharAelli — 2013-03-03 01:21:06Z

Looking for the family of Ellison Hamilton and Margaret Brown. Living in Niagara Co. in 1940. Ellison is the son of Samuel W. Hamilton and Julia McNulty. Ellison had at least 3 children, Mary, William, and Margaret. Please email sharelli@yahoo.com

Ellison Hamilton family in Niagara County

sharAelli — 2013-03-03 01:20:52Z

Re: searching for brother born September 10, 1971 adopted in Niagara Falls

loganjesse — 2013-03-03 01:20:24Z

thanks

Re: Joel Graves and Cordelia (Armstrong) Porter, Newfane NY

jrb65 — 2013-03-01 18:31:42Z

Cordelia probably died while living with her son in Royalton. At that time he was a minister.

Niagara County Almshouse-Lockport

MaureenSausen — 2013-02-28 18:42:30Z

Does anyone know whether the research project to list all the burial records for the Almshouse is anywhere near completion?

Thanks,
Maureen Sausen

Re: Joel Graves and Cordelia (Armstrong) Porter, Newfane NY

BillBush4343 — 2013-02-27 18:12:23Z

Another Newfane source is the Town Clerk's office - the Town Clerk/Registrar is Mildred Kramp and she is very genealogy oriented.
Address is 2737 Main St., Newfane 14108 or call her at 778-8822

Re: Joel Graves and Cordelia (Armstrong) Porter, Newfane NY

jrb65 — 2013-02-27 02:51:07Z

Cordelia probably died in the Town of Royalton on 11/26/1891. I will try to find more information tomorrow.

There was a blurb in the Nov 30, 1891 edition of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle under Niagara News that said... Mrs. Cordelia Porter, of Chestnut Ridge, aged 84, died last week.

There was also this legal notice in the Lockport Daily Journal from May of 1884.

Joel Graves and Cordelia (Armstrong) Porter, Newfane NY

markdarrinmartin — 2013-02-27 01:09:58Z

I am trying to determine the dates that my 4th great grandparents passed away.

Joel Graves Porter and Cordelia (Armstrong) Porter were married in Vermont in 1826. By 1840 they were living in Newfane NY.

The last record I can find for them is the 1880 census, where they are both living on their son George's farm in Newfane. Joel was 76 and Cordelia was 72. Neither of them are in the 1900 census.

Since the 1890 census is gone, that leaves a possible twenty year span where they could have passed.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,

Mark Martin