Ditto - too often we forget the great help we get! On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Cliff Lamere <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com>wrote:

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cgreenwalt_1 Surnames: Morrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/4180.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just read your "post" My 3rd. Gr. Grandfather was "Samuel Morrison" I always thought "Betsey" was his wife?? As it is listed on the death record here as my 2nd gr. grfathers mother - could this have been his aunt?? Or is Jane Kennedy actually his only wife?? Also, my 2nd gr.grandfathers 1/2 brother is "Alexander" Morrison -positively 1/2 brother. Possibly "Samuel" 1st married "Betsey" then "Jane" her sister. What a puzzle any info would be greatly appreciated. Reply: llmathews@earthlink.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aggieway Surnames: Zuckerman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7674.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you do not already have the obituary, I have it and death was on 5/16/78. Contact me through Connection Service and provide an email address and I will be happy to send you a scanned copy. Mary Anne in Albany Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Just a comment on the closing of churches....how very sad. Joan Thom **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005)

From time to time, a list member will ask about a closed Roman Catholic Church, wondering what has happened to their records. Last week, I phoned the archivist of the Albany Diocese. She sent me some photocopies which I have scanned and made into a webpage. It includes parishes that have closed in the New York counties of Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Montgomery, Rensselaer, and Schenectady. It does not tell when the parishes closed, but it does mention where the records are now. I'd be interested in hearing about any parishes which closed before 2009 that are missing from the list, but only so I can assess how complete the list is, and how far back the list goes. I don't know if it gets into the 1800s or not. 33 parishes are slated to close in 2009-2011, almost 20% of the total. Eight had closed by Jan 23. The webpage has a list of those 33 churches and when they will probably close. In some cases, two or three parishes will merge, but in some of those cases it has not yet been announced which of the parishes will remain open. Before their closing, there has been no announcement as to where the records will go. http://www.genealogy.clifflamere.com/Aid/Ch/CH-Catholic-ClosedParishes-Records.htm Cliff Lamere

Last time I had will copied in Albany the price was $3.00/page. Price set by Office of Court Administration, not FOIL Law. JTravis **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: clifflamere33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7684.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I phoned the Albany County Surrogate's Court. At the new temporary location at 30 Clinton Ave. in Albany NY you may park in the lot, but it is usually full. Nearby street parking is free if available, or there are meters in front of the building. Most old wills are handwritten in large, heavy will books. They cannot be photocopied, and they have not been microfilmed. The photocopying fee is now $.25 per page for uncertified copies of the actual wills that are on file. Cameras are allowed on the premises, but someone from the Surrogate's Court has to be called to take you through security if you have a camera. The will books and original wills can be photographed. A photo of the temporary location, plus directions can be found on the following webpage: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/directions/albfam.shtml Cliff Lamere Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kbhoy1 Surnames: Dunbar Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7682.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kathy, my Ancestry settings are on the "new" not the old and your explanation is very helpful. Amazingly, there are two John Dunbars born on the same day, in two locations. My John also has a WWI draft card, but is from Wilkes-Barre. Many thanks for the directions on Ancestry, and again for your kindness and time to redirect me. Karen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Dear List, A local chapter of the General Society of the War of 1812, the Lt. Col. John E. Wool of the Sons of the War of 1812 of Troy,NY is presently organizing. We are the direct descendants of the US veterans of the war of 1812. For more information please visit our website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjw1812/ Best Regards, Raymond W. LeMay III

Thank you for your very kind offer and your willingness to share your father's research.  Since Waterford is in Saratoga County, would you please send a copy of your father's research to the Saratoga County Historian's Office? Kristina M. Saddlemire Reese is the Saratoga County Historian and her contact information is: 40 McMaster Street BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020 phone: (518) 884-4749 fax: (518) 884-4771 e-mail: historian@saratogacountyny.gov T, W, Th 9:00 - 4:00 Thank you, Leslie Potter Glen Mills, PA

FYI Warren County allows digital photography in there archives Janice -----Original Message----- From: nyalbany-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyalbany-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of NANCY J. CURRAN Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:40 PM To: nyalbany@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYALBANY] Albany will copy charge I think it's a quarter a page, as in Schenectady.   Nancy Johnsen Curran http://pages.prodigy.net/nancycurran Genealogy research and photography in the capital region of New York State ====NY-Albany Mailing List==== Check out the mailing list's website at:http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/Albany/ Add/check your Albany surnames on the Surname Registry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYALBANY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Go there and look yourself. There's lots of 'stuff'. They just don't want to bother. What is junk, useless to them may be just the clue you need. JTravis **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002)

You should also send copy to your local historical society and to the local government historian, JTravis **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002)

I think it's a quarter a page, as in Schenectady.   Nancy Johnsen Curran http://pages.prodigy.net/nancycurran Genealogy research and photography in the capital region of New York State

I was in Warren County a few years ago and they allow non flash digital photography in the archives Janice -----Original Message----- From: nyalbany-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyalbany-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 7:48 AM To: NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] 19th Century Wills This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cosgrod Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.al bany/7684.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was at the Albany County Surrogate courthouse a few weeks ago. I looked at a will, you will first have to go through court house screening, go into the basement office, look through large volumes of index books, and someone will bring you the file. It was my second visit in ten years, they have a new building and the records can be retrieved faster than before. At my first visit over ten years ago, in the old courthouse, I wanted to make a copy and was told they would make a copies for me but had to charge a standard fee of $5.00 per page, even if I did not want an "official" copy. So on my last trip I did not ask for any copies, since it would have run into hundreds of dollars. If someone out there knows if the price has been reduced please chime in. I am not sure if they permit you photograph the wills either. I was in Warren County years ago, and the office charged me 25 cents and was very helpful. Albany is a bit busier. Bring plenty of quarters for the parking meters. Don Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ====NY-Albany Mailing List==== Check out the mailing list's website at:http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/Albany/ Add/check your Albany surnames on the Surname Registry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYALBANY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7682.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Were you able to verify what I told you about the WW1 registration for John Dunbar who was born in Kingston,Ulster County, New York. Here is where you will find the obit. Go to Search at the top of the ancestry page between Family Tree and Print and Share. Click Scroll down to Browse by location and click on New York state and go to the bottom of page to New York State Newspapers. Search both the Times Record(Troy) and the Troy Record. They both had articles about his death. If you have any trouble finding it I will post. I had given these directions to another person and she had trouble finding it as she said she had the "new way" of Ancestry. She was able to change over to "old way" I didn't know what she meant as I have mine as a favorite and it comes up the same way each time. Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jffiske Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7684.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It's been a long time since I did any research in Albany - my old home town - but if the copies are expensive you might want to check to see if the LDS have filmed the wills you need. They've done the earlier ones, but yours may be too late. Try Sampubco on line for inexpensive copies from Salt Lake City. I can also recommend a researcher in Albany whose rates are reasonable who perhaps could help you out. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jkgossman1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7684.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have the index information in both cases, but I was told that it was not really helpful! The probate year was want she wanted. She did call me back later and told me that for 1887 there were few wills in the drawers (or WHATEVER is in the drawers) ad for 1872 there was more in the drawers. I have another, in 1913, that was not in the index I used at the DAR library. Perhaps that will be there. Thanks for your response! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kbhoy1 Surnames: Dunbar Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7682.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Kathy, can you believe this? My John Raymond Dunbar was born on the same day, 24 Aug 1895, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Margaret Allen Dunbar and Alexander Dunbar. He was the youngest boy of 8 children who survived. I know that he served in WWI, and was stationed at Ft. Slocum, NY (not sure where that is), and he also registered for the 1942 draft, when he was living in Wilkes-Barre. Not sure if he married. I saw the SS death, and since the birth date was right, I assumed that was my John. Can you tell me how you found his obit on Ancestry? I am a member, but I am not getting the results you did. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7682.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found his obit on ancestry. Are you a member? If so, I can tell you where to look for it. Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.