Hi, Just thought I'd let you all know GenForum's search engine seems to be working again. Marla

Thanks to all for replying, but I am getting mixed answers. Help!!???Otsego or Scholarie?? Shirley

My GGG Grandmother was born, Maria Becher in So Worcester, NY. Is this in Scholorie Co? She married Samuel Arthur Brown in 1829 and moved to Pierce Co Wi in 1858. At the time of her death in 1898, she was survived by3 dau, 2 sons and many grandchildren in Wisc. And 4 sisters and 1 brother. Don't know who or where . Any help would be appreciated. Shirley Kaufhold- Fla

Saw a post on the list and decided to tell everyone about my experience. Last year sometime, I was looking over some info that some guy was posting on the net about Ireland, and he had names listed, etc., and if you send $2 a name, he would give you the whole listing of where, etc. Thankfully I only sent about $10 but I never heard anymore from Mr. Wonderful. In spite of repeated queries to his internet address, and my check was cashed, I never rec'd anything. I recently saw a posting that went on and on about researching, etc., and it seems the address was from somewhere here in the US. But then when I got to the very end of a rather long posting, there was his name. I've looked for the thing because I thought I had saved it, but can't locate it now. But I'm sure it's the same guy.And I believe his address was in Canada!! _____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Free instant messaging and more at http://messenger.yahoo.com

Shirley, The community of South Worcester is in Otsego County. It lies in the southwestern corner of the Town of Worcester and lies on the north bank of Charlotte Creek which defines the boundary between Otsego and Delaware Counties. To further confuse the issue, Schoharie County's westernmost tip lies about a mile or a mile and a half due east. Someone who's records say they lived in South Worcester may well have actually lived in Schoharie or Delaware but gone to church in South Worcester. That's also probably why you got conflicting answers to your initial query. I hope this clarifies things for you. Best regards, Kelvin Kean Elverson, Pennsylvania

Rootsweb town search shows it in Otsego County. Ron See My Surnames at: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Cabin/3752/ Have a nice day !

In a message dated 8/2/99 5:42:32 PM Central Daylight Time, jackb@borg.com writes: << >Hi, Would someone please help me. I am trying to research the Rensselear >County Cemeteries and I keep winding up on the same web page.. I have tried >contacting Debby Masterson and Kim Myers but I haven't had any luck. Is >there an easier way to access it other than the following? > >1. NY Gen >2. NY Cemeteries O-Y >3. NY State cemetery Directory >4. Rensselear >5. Welcome to Ren. Cty NY Gen Web >6/ Cemetry Data >7. Ren County Cemetery Data > >No mater what I click on for Rensselear it keeps taking me to the same place. > I appreciate any help. Barbara (Barstorm@AOL.COM) >> To all that have helped me thank you very much, but I'm afraid I still am not able to access the records listed in the NY Genealogy Rensselar County Listing. I would like to look at the Catholic records kept in St Mary Cemetery, First luthern Cemeery Mechanicville, Hillside Cemetery and more. Is there anyone who can help me access this Thank You Barbara

Hi, Would someone please help me. I am trying to research the Rensselear County Cemeteries and I keep winding up on the same web page.. I have tried contacting Debby Masterson and Kim Myers but I haven't had any luck. Is there an easier way to access it other than the following? 1. NY Gen 2. NY Cemeteries O-Y 3. NY State cemetery Directory 4. Rensselear 5. Welcome to Ren. Cty NY Gen Web 6/ Cemetry Data 7. Ren County Cemetery Data No mater what I click on for Rensselear it keeps taking me to the same place. I appreciate any help. Barbara (Barstorm@AOL.COM)

Thanks to all who responded to my question about a company called Genealogy Research Corporation, based in Huntington, NY. I wanted to let you know that, based on many of the responses I've received, the company appears to be legitimate. They do in fact look for 'lost' heirs who may be entitled to portions of estates. And there are other companies and individuals who legitimately do this work. HOWEVER, there are a lot of scammers out there whose only interest is your money, and it is wise to be wary of 'offers' like this. I think a big clue is whether or not they ask for money before they'll send you any info. The letter sent to my mother named the folks whose descendants they were looking for, and they did not ask for money -- only a response. (Unfortunately, we're not related to them!) Katherine Pitts, Fayetteville, NY

Someone recently asked about availability of microfiche viewers, but I don't recall who it was. Email me at lhutch2@airmail.net for info on microfiche viewers. I've got a few/ Loring Hutchinson Princeton, Texas

This is a notice to all CROWELL family members and descendents of the CROWELL family. The 100th year family Reunion is being held at: Lake Erie State Park in Brocton, New York, on August 21, 1999 from 12 noon till 8: PM. If you are a CROWELL family member or a descendent of a CROWELL please send me a message for more information. There are literally thousands of this family scattered threw out the USA and England as well as Canada.

Hi I am looking for the Parents of John Royce: JOHN ROYCE was born 1808 in NY, and died May 28, 1873 in Pierrepont, NY. He married SUSANNA FOOTE, daughter of JOHNSON FOOTE and CYNTHIA SHERMAN. Johnson & Cynthia were from the West Charlotte Vermont area, at least for a time, as they are both buried there. Susanna was born February 04, 1809 in Vermont, and died November 12, 1875 in Pierrepont, NY. Both are buried in the Martin Ridge Cemetery. Children of JOHN ROYCE and SUSANNA FOOTE are: i.SHERMAN JOHN ROYCE, b. April 07, 1833, Gouverneur, NY; d. July 18, 1918, Russell, NY. who married Marcia Crary. ii.ARDELIA A. ROYCE, b. August 28, 1834, Pierrepont, N.Y.; d. November 06, 1904, Pierrepont, N.Y. who married Lionell Morrill. iii. CALISTA M. ROYCE, b. 1838, Pierrepont, N.Y. (Town of Potsdam); d. July 20, 1907. who married Ira Miles. iv. CORNELIA (NETTIE) ROYCE, b. 1840, New York; d. 1911, Hannawa Falls, New York. who married William Parmeter. I have much info from John down, but, am not able to connect him to any other Royce family. ANY help would be appreciated. If you can help, please email me at nyresearcher@yahoo.com as I am in the middle of switchingISP's. Thanks, Donna http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/4164/index.html

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Francis CARR was listed as head of household on the 1840 AIS for Onondaga County, NY. Would some kind soul see what slashmarks are with him? The eldest child is so unknown we don't even know the sex. This might help. Thank you. Shirley Maynard

Go to the SARA website and see what is available. There is quite a lot of material that you can search for on-line before you even get there. http://www.sara.nysed.gov/ Dick Hillenbrand Syracuse, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: Rene' Nilsson <amoeba@adelphia.net> To: <GEN-NYS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 12:29 AM Subject: Question about researching at NYS archives > Hi, > > I'm hoping to have a little time to do some research in Albany next week. > Can anyone tell me how the records are organized at the NYS Archives? Is > there any sort of name index, or are records organized just by date? If > there are name indexes, do I need to search year by year? I have *no* idea > how this is set up. I won't have much time, we're just passing through on > our way to NYC, so I might have a few hours. > > Anything I should know before heading there? I'd just kind of like to know > what to expect. :) > > Thanks, > > Rene' > amoeba@adelphia.net > > > ==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== > Have you considered joining the Rootsweb Genealogical Data > Cooperative? > http://www.rootsweb.com/ > >

If you're asking about vital record indexes, they're maintained on microfiche and organized alphabetically by year. (On separate sets for births, marriages, and deaths.) Searching them is usually pretty quick, even over a span of years. If you run out of time in Albany, the National Archives Regional Branch in Manhattan, corner of Varick and Houston streets, has another set of the same microfiche indexes as the NYS Archives in Albany. "Rene' Nilsson" <amoeba@adelphia.net> wrote: >Hi, > >I'm hoping to have a little time to do some research in Albany next week. >Can anyone tell me how the records are organized at the NYS Archives? Is >there any sort of name index, or are records organized just by date? If >there are name indexes, do I need to search year by year? I have *no* idea >how this is set up. I won't have much time, we're just passing through on >our way to NYC, so I might have a few hours. > >Anything I should know before heading there? I'd just kind of like to know >what to expect. :) > >Thanks, > >Rene' >amoeba@adelphia.net > > >==== GEN-NYS Mailing List ==== >Have you considered joining the Rootsweb Genealogical Data >Cooperative? > http://www.rootsweb.com/

Hi, I'm hoping to have a little time to do some research in Albany next week. Can anyone tell me how the records are organized at the NYS Archives? Is there any sort of name index, or are records organized just by date? If there are name indexes, do I need to search year by year? I have *no* idea how this is set up. I won't have much time, we're just passing through on our way to NYC, so I might have a few hours. Anything I should know before heading there? I'd just kind of like to know what to expect. :) Thanks, Rene' amoeba@adelphia.net

Churchville,NY Lewis Ratigan Died in Oct. 1979 Born: July 24, 1911 Can some one please help MARCENA THOMPSON

Several people pointed out that the Captain of the Titanic was also named Smith. After some searching, I found that his name was indeed Edward J. Smith - so he probably was the same man as Commander E. J. Smith of the Celtic in 1889. I never would have made the connection. Thanks for pointing it out!

I have transcribed a "Saloon Passenger List" for a trip to Europe taken by my great grandmother, Mrs. Donna R. Cole of San Francisco, in 1889. It is formally printed on heavy cream stock, with artistic renditions of steamships and sailing vessels on the covers, and the passenger list inside. Donna Cole has written hilarious notes next to many of the names giving her opinions of said persons, both positive and otherwise... Her notes also give the nationality of several of the names. If anyone is interested in a name, I'll provide her comments. Also, is this akin to a list of the first class passengers? I'm assuming it is a class of passengers allowed into special lounges. Does anyone recognize any of these people? WHITE STAR LINE UNITED STATES AND ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS ISMAY, IMRIE & CO. LONDON AND LIVERPOOL Saloon Passenger List Per United States and Royal Mail Steamship "CELTIC" Commander: E. J. Smith Surgeon: J. MacDonald, M.D. Purser: Alex. Cameron >From New York to Liverpool, July 17, 1889 Mr. J. R. Barnhart Mr. Walter Bell Rev. Peter Bermingham Mrs. J. R. Boynton Mr. Robert Boyle Mrs. Boyle Mr. J. D. Brant Capt. W. B. Cann Mr. B. T. Cable Mrs. Cable infant and maid Mr. Joseph Carsley Mrs. C. M. Cole Mr. J. D. Dallas Mr. G. Darbishire Mrs. Darbishire Mr. J. Dowling Mrs. Dusenberry Miss Mary C. Duffin Mr. P. R. Earling Mr. W. L. Fenwick Mr. Henry Frey Miss C. B. Godfrey Mr. H. B. Gross Mr. R. N. Greer Rev. Chas. T. Haley, D.D. Miss Haley Mr. W. E. Henry Mrs. Henry Mr. Alfred Jacob Mr. W. R. Larimie Mr. Harry C. Lee Mr. Robert Lepper Mr. John Lepper Mr. J. S. Lockwood Mrs. Lockwood Mr. J. L. Lombard Mrs. Lombard Miss Winifred Lombard Master Jamie Lombard Master Albert Lombard Master Norman Lombard and maid Mr. A. S. Martin Mr. J. W. Martin Sir Guilford L. Molesworth Lady Molesworth Miss Molesworth Mr. H. B. Molesworth Mr. G. Molesworth Mr. F. J. McNaughton Mr. F. Muck Mr. J. Northridge Mr. L. C. Parkinson Mr. R. W. Prittie Mrs. Prittie Dr. I. Rice Mr. T. G. Rich Mrs. Rich Dr. H. B. Snee Mr. Francis Speir Mrs. Speir Miss Kitty Stiles Mr. G. A. Warren Rev. A. Warren Mr. Piers Warburton Miss M. L. Wikoff Miss A. C. Wikoff Mr. G. M. Wood Mrs. Wood Mr. Peter White ______________________ Sandy Smith shswest@earthlink.net