Hello: I'm new to the NY list and have a quick question. I sent away to the State of NY for a copy of a marriage license in April. I've noticed that they have cashed my check, however, I have not received anything from them about the inquiry. Can anyone advise if this is typical for the State of NY, shall I be more patient, or will it do any good to write them again? Thanks.... Kathy McKellep-Lathrop So. California

They're online now and have up the database for the Wall of Honor. (These are not original records, but family info contributed by individuals who have paid the fee to have their ancestor's name(s) inscribed on the wall.) See: http://www.wallofhonor.com/ You are probably referring to the joint project whereby volunteers at Family History Centers are extracting the names from Passenger Lists of vessels arriving at New York during the period of operation of Ellis Island (beginning approx 1892). Although scheduled for completion in 2000, remember that this is a volunteer operation so don't hold your breath. (Additional volunteers and of course donations are always welcome.) For general info, see: http://www.ellisisland.org/ (The website http://Ellisisland.com/ is sponsored by the concessioneer which runs the gift shop on Ellis Island). Regards, Charles Sullivan FIrock@aol.com wrote: >Hi list, > >>From what I heard a few months back, Ellis Island will be on-line in >the year 2000. They are on line, under EllisIsland.com, they are >always in need of donations, <g> to help get the records out for >everyone to see on the web. Check out their page...... > >Terre > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you seen the USGenWeb New York Page? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb/

Some of my Carey/Cary ancestors are from Colesville, Broome Co., NY. I can't seem to find it on my map or listed in Expedia. On the New York Genweb site, there is a North Colesville and a West Colesville. Can someone tell me where I might find Colesville? Inge Kellier Edmonton, AB

Searching for Bernard Mcginty born County Monagahan, Ireland 1825. Came to U.S. about 1840, maybe with a brother Michael. Michael had 2 daughters Katie and Anna who might have been dressmakers. Michael might have been in the movie or show business. Bernard lived in N.Y., IL., and KS. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Carolyn

Hi list, >From what I heard a few months back, Ellis Island will be on-line in the year 2000. They are on line, under EllisIsland.com, they are always in need of donations, <g> to help get the records out for everyone to see on the web. Check out their page...... Terre

Hi, Does anyone have access to NY City directories from the early 1900s or the state census for 1915? I'm looking for Samuel and/or Merrie LOWENTHAL in about 1915-1918. I believe Samuel died around 1917-18 and Merrie was in Bronx in 1920 but I can't find them in 1910 (not indexed). Thank you very much! Debi

Best place to start is the New York State Archives in Albany. They have an enormous amount of information available on the Civil War. http://www.sara.nysed.gov/ Dick Hillenbrand Syracuse, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: Cynthia Whitford <clwhitford@msn.com> To: <GEN-NYS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 3:39 PM Subject: Civil War > Does anybody have any idea how I can find out if a man enlisted in the > Civil War in New York? > Cynthia > clwhitford@msn.com > > > > > ==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== > Have you considered joining the Rootsweb Genealogical Data > Cooperative? > http://www.rootsweb.com/ >

There are passenger lists for ship arrivals at New York over the entire period during which Castle Garden was in service as an immigrant ststion, but beyond that there are no specific Castle Garden records known to exist. Castle Garden was originally established by NY State as an orientation center for immigrants, to try to keep them from being ripped off by the many shady characters who frequented the NYC piers for that purpose. It's not clear whether any records of immigrants were ever kept at Castle Garden, or whether the records were transferred to Ellis Island and perished in the great fire there in 1896. Or, since this was a NY State and not a Federal operation, whether the records might have perished in the great Capitol file in Albany in 1911. Regards, Charles Sullivan "Kelvin L. Kean" <kelvin@voicenet.com> wrote: >>From 1855 until 1891 Castle Garden was used to process immigrants to the >US through New York City. In 1892 that function was moved to Ellis Island >where it remained until 1924. Castle Garden was built as a fort to defend >New York City in 1812; became known as Castle Clinton in 1815 (after New >York Governor DeWitt Clinton) and was used as an entertainment center >until 1855 when it became the immigration center. It was originally built >a short distance off shore with a causeway connecting it to Manhattan, >but in the last half of the 19th century the surrounding tidal flats were >filled in and now support Battery Park. The brick shell of the fort or >castle now stands in Battery Park. No records are kept there now. They >are probably with NARA. Perhaps someone on the list well versed in >immigration records can comment on that. > >Kelvin Kean >Elverson, Pennsylvania > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you forgotten how to UNSUBSCRIBE? >Visit the GEN-NYS-L Frequently Asked Questions (And Answers!) web page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nozell/GEN-NYS-L/FAQ/GEN-NYS-L.txt

I forgot to put the name SCHUYLER in my posting of famous families of NY ruth in AZ <sufie@primenet.com>

hi all For those eho asked . Ican get 5 cents a page. I do not have a copy mashine at the present time. . So will have to charge pages and postage. (re Famous Families of NY) Ruth in AZ <sufie@primenet.com>

>From 1855 until 1891 Castle Garden was used to process immigrants to the US through New York City. In 1892 that function was moved to Ellis Island where it remained until 1924. Castle Garden was built as a fort to defend New York City in 1812; became known as Castle Clinton in 1815 (after New York Governor DeWitt Clinton) and was used as an entertainment center until 1855 when it became the immigration center. It was originally built a short distance off shore with a causeway connecting it to Manhattan, but in the last half of the 19th century the surrounding tidal flats were filled in and now support Battery Park. The brick shell of the fort or castle now stands in Battery Park. No records are kept there now. They are probably with NARA. Perhaps someone on the list well versed in immigration records can comment on that. Kelvin Kean Elverson, Pennsylvania

Jerry Dafoe wrote: > > Does anyone know a Mailing list for ESSEX Co, New York? > > ==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== > Have you forgotten how to UNSUBSCRIBE? > Visit the GEN-NYS-L Frequently Asked Questions (And Answers!) web page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nozell/GEN-NYS-L/FAQ/GEN-NYS-L.txt Jerry and other listers - There are two lists for essex Co. one on rootsweb go to www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/us/index.htm or listserv.northwest.com/~haight/county/newyork.htm Donna Mills

Perhaps, but the National Archives publishes a combined index for all states on microfilm. See their microfilm catalog at: http://www.nara.gov/genealogy Regards, Charles Sullivan <ewhoffmn@gateway.net> wrote: >Re: War of 1812 Rosters. There are no comprehensive published War of 1812 >rosters for New York state. The New York State Archives holds copies of the >militia pay records on cards, but you have to go there to use them. The pay >records contain full name, unit, and often location where the unit was >raised. > >---------- >> From: GEN-NYS-D-request@rootsweb.com >> To: GEN-NYS-D@rootsweb.com >> Subject: GEN-NYS-D Digest V99 #122 >> Date: Sunday, August 08, 1999 7:21 PM >> > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you considered joining the Rootsweb Genealogical Data >Cooperative?

Passenger lists of ships arriving at New York during this period are available on microfilm published by the National Archives as Series M237. See their online microfilm catalog at http://www.nara.gov/genealogy for the correct roll number for this date. Check a few days before and after the nominal date - the official date of arrival is usually different than the day the passengers stepped off the boat. You may be able to borrow this film via Interlibrary Loan at a public library. If not, you can rent it at a local Family History Center (they will have their own catalog number for it). Regards, Charles Sullivan "sherry mirkovic" <sherrylynn90@hotmail.com> wrote: >Listers, does anyone on this list have info on passenger ships arriving at >Ellis Is from Ireland? My ancestor Denis S. Gallagher's naturalization >papers said that his immigration date was 30 June 1892.His wife Catherine >and children Bridget, Winnifred, Mary, Michael, Dennis and John were >probably traveling with him. Thanks, Sherry > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you considered joining the Rootsweb Genealogical Data >Cooperative? > http://www.rootsweb.com/

******************JCJETS***************** Hi. My 82 yr. old grandfather told me reently that our ancestors bought property in Bowling Green/Battery Park ( in the southern tip of Manhattan Island,) New York prior to the revolutionary war. They left because British were coming and Bought property and Settled in Albany for some years. I was wondering if any of you know anything about Bowling Green/Battery Park. How could I find out about the history of the area? (I've never been to New York) Thanks, Cherylyn jcjets@juno.com

Hello List, Emma Ann Partlow, born 1837,Rome, Oneida Co. New York, daughter of William Partlow who was born 1807 Lower Quebec Canada and Mariah Stokes, born 1811 Vermont or England. Need more info on William and Mariah Partlow. Any leads will be appreciated. Sandy Bushaw sandy@valleyint.com

I was recently informed of an emigration center known as Castle Garden in New York. Can anyone suggest a website where I might find information on this center? I am trying to locate the port of entry for my ancestors and was told that Ellis Island was inoperable at the time of their emigration (1882). Thank you... Linda Emerson

Need information about John A. Clarke of Blenheim, Schoharie Co, NY 1820's plus Sharon

Jerry, go to rootsweb.com and if there is a mailing list for it they will have the address. marge

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