It is up to the list admin to decide what is appropriate for this list and what is not. I find the computer info important as it had to do with genealogy programs compatibility and such. Plus, we are using a computer to converse on this list. If you don't like the thread, then by all means delete the message without reading. They are all descriptive in the subject. If you have a problem with the list, write me OFF list, don't complain on the list. Thank you for your cooperations. > I love the information on this list but enough with Vista info!! > -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, list admin http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

Cliff ... thanks for the response and the "leads". I'm checking them out, as we speak ! Joe Lake "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> wrote: > Joe, > > Consult my website, "Albany & Eastern New York Genealogy." It has many > aids that will help you. > > I wrote a webpage called "Finding Records in New York State." That will > help you understand what is available for the Albany area and in the > state. Also, my webpage "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" > tells a great deal about finding records in the state. It lists where > to write or phone over 40 places in surrounding counties. > > You can find all of these things using Google. > > The following URL will take you to a webpage where you can figure out > which counties split off from Albany county and when. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb/county.htm > > Cliff Lamere > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > joslake@sbcglobal.net wrote: > >>Albany Listers: On May 14th, 2008 I ordered the following (3) fiche record from >>the >>LDS Salt Lake City Library: "An Index of Albany County (N.Y.) Records Covering >>Materials Within The Dates 1630-1930". >> >>Several weeks later I was notified by the local (Sacramento CA) Family History >>Center >>that the above (3) Fiche were "Permanently Restricted" (& thus could not be sent >>from >>Salt Lake to a Family History Center). >> >>On most Rootsweb lists there are a number of research oriented & talented people >>who >>are very familiar and experienced with the records available to the list members >>for >>researching in the county or geographical area covered by that list. >> >>I've just joined your list (explained below, if you care to read that also) and >>would >>appreciate one (or many) of those experienced individuals giving me the basic >>outline of available Albany County Records, and the best ways/places to get in to >>the >>early (1750 and before) history of Albany Co and the multitude of counties which >>split off from original Albany County. >> >>I've already used "N.Y. State Deeds 1654-1901 Grantees Index (G-K) & Grantors Index >>(H-L) 1630-1894" and struck out immediately. It's a beautifully printed record (as >>most of you know) but didn't have the info I was hoping to find. >> >>This is what I'm looking for (skip this part if you're busy, etc. but it's kinda' >>intriguing, to me): On 20 Dec. 1745 William Hopkins, Archbald Hopkins, Robert >>Lawtridge (Lottridge) and his wife Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lawtridge, all of Albany >>County NY, sold land in Sussex Co, Delaware which had been owned by John Hopkins, >>deceased, Father of the above 3 Hopkins. >> >>I have already found Robert Lottridge & wife Elizabeth on an on-line site created >>and >>maintained by Mr. Stefan Bielinski which confirms their presence in Albany County, >>but I need a lot more of course. >> >>It is my present *assumption* that John Hopkins (the deceased Father) was once a >>resident of Albany County, who moved to Delaware, leaving behind his above three >>children. But I still have to *prove* that assumption (sigh !!!). >> >>Before I can prove (or not) it, however, I need to get a better handle on the >>available records. Thanks very much. Joe Lake, Sacramento, CA >> >> >> >> > ====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

I would say which ever family had the most influence and Money Ernie On Jun 13, 2008, at 2:28 PM, vglover776@comcast.net wrote: > can someone help? Was it customary for the bride to get married in > her family's church or the groom's family church in 1864? > Thanks > Vickie J > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Cliff Lamere <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> > >> Joe, >> >> Consult my website, "Albany & Eastern New York Genealogy." It has >> many >> aids that will help you. >> >> I wrote a webpage called "Finding Records in New York State." That >> will >> help you understand what is available for the Albany area and in the >> state. Also, my webpage "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" >> tells a great deal about finding records in the state. It lists where >> to write or phone over 40 places in surrounding counties. >> >> You can find all of these things using Google. >> >> The following URL will take you to a webpage where you can figure out >> which counties split off from Albany county and when. >> >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb/county.htm >> >> Cliff Lamere >> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> >> joslake@sbcglobal.net wrote: >> >>> Albany Listers: On May 14th, 2008 I ordered the following (3) >>> fiche record >> from the >>> LDS Salt Lake City Library: "An Index of Albany County (N.Y.) >>> Records Covering >>> Materials Within The Dates 1630-1930". >>> >>> Several weeks later I was notified by the local (Sacramento CA) >>> Family History >> Center >>> that the above (3) Fiche were "Permanently Restricted" (& thus >>> could not be >> sent from >>> Salt Lake to a Family History Center). >>> >>> On most Rootsweb lists there are a number of research oriented & >>> talented >> people who >>> are very familiar and experienced with the records available to >>> the list >> members for >>> researching in the county or geographical area covered by that list. >>> >>> I've just joined your list (explained below, if you care to read >>> that also) and >> would >>> appreciate one (or many) of those experienced individuals giving >>> me the basic >>> outline of available Albany County Records, and the best ways/ >>> places to get in >> to the >>> early (1750 and before) history of Albany Co and the multitude of >>> counties >> which >>> split off from original Albany County. >>> >>> I've already used "N.Y. State Deeds 1654-1901 Grantees Index (G- >>> K) & Grantors >> Index >>> (H-L) 1630-1894" and struck out immediately. It's a beautifully >>> printed record >> (as >>> most of you know) but didn't have the info I was hoping to find. >>> >>> This is what I'm looking for (skip this part if you're busy, etc. >>> but it's >> kinda' >>> intriguing, to me): On 20 Dec. 1745 William Hopkins, Archbald >>> Hopkins, Robert >>> Lawtridge (Lottridge) and his wife Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lawtridge, >>> all of Albany >>> County NY, sold land in Sussex Co, Delaware which had been owned >>> by John >> Hopkins, >>> deceased, Father of the above 3 Hopkins. >>> >>> I have already found Robert Lottridge & wife Elizabeth on an on- >>> line site >> created and >>> maintained by Mr. Stefan Bielinski which confirms their presence >>> in Albany >> County, >>> but I need a lot more of course. >>> >>> It is my present *assumption* that John Hopkins (the deceased >>> Father) was once >> a >>> resident of Albany County, who moved to Delaware, leaving behind >>> his above >> three >>> children. But I still have to *prove* that assumption (sigh !!!). >>> >>> Before I can prove (or not) it, however, I need to get a better >>> handle on the >>> available records. Thanks very much. Joe Lake, Sacramento, CA >>> >>> >>> >>> >> ====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 > ====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

Thanks Art for the info re: XP being supported until 2014. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art Kilmartin" <akilmartin@nc.rr.com> To: <nyalbany@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > Hi Cliff: > Microsoft plans to support Windows XP thru year 2014 and I am staying with > XP for now because my PC is only 3 years old and it has everything I need. > However, my wife just bought an HP laptop with Vista and it is working > fine > with Family Tree Maker 2006 installed. I will probably buy a new PC with > Vista next year. > Art K > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> > To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:04 PM > Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > > >>I would like to point out something that could be important to some list >> members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have >> bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only >> researched that brand recently. >> >> Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from >> Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive >> Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from >> other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still >> sell it. >> >> I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with >> my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not >> work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy >> CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with >> a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that >> Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps >> not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. >> >> I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my >> hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most >> companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for >> older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make >> old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are >> working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned >> enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable >> person on this list can comment on this topic. >> >> I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this >> subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. >> >> I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some >> comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for >> best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop >> computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is >> supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than >> those who support my antivirus. >> >> Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you >> and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control >> of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't >> install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required >> XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, >> he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD >> in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not >> a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he >> wasn't telling me each step that I should make. >> >> Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer >> manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A >> program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically >> back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are >> securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not >> cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell >> computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for >> any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not >> know that). >> >> The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage >> (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I >> am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I >> back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it >> often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long >> as your computer is online. >> >> I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to >> let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from >> Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. >> >> Cliff Lamere >> >> >> >> >> ====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 > > ====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

Luckily, my Gateway came with a trial of the new Microsoft programs. Also, I have an EPSON printer/scanner and needed to go to their website and download the correct VISTA compatible drivers for the printer/scanner, but they were easy to find and once downloaded, it all worked fine. I was nervous too about giving up Windows XP but it was hard to find a computer with it anymore, so I took the plunge to VISTA. So far, so good...unless you send a Word or Excel to someone with an older version, and they can't convert. I can convert from an older one to up to mine. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Hayes" <RichardAHayes@comcast.net> To: <nyalbany@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > Hi Cliff, > > I recently got a new HP computer that has the Vista operating system. My > old > computer used > the Windows 2000 operating system. I was able to get my HP 940c printer to > work with a converter plugged into a USB slot. My scanner also worked. I > had > no problems with my TMG program. I did have to purchase Microsoft Office > 2007 program software. > > Richard > > > > ====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 >

Hi Cliff: Microsoft plans to support Windows XP thru year 2014 and I am staying with XP for now because my PC is only 3 years old and it has everything I need. However, my wife just bought an HP laptop with Vista and it is working fine with Family Tree Maker 2006 installed. I will probably buy a new PC with Vista next year. Art K ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista >I would like to point out something that could be important to some list > members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have > bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only > researched that brand recently. > > Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from > Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive > Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from > other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still > sell it. > > I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with > my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not > work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy > CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with > a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that > Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps > not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. > > I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my > hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most > companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for > older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make > old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are > working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned > enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable > person on this list can comment on this topic. > > I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this > subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. > > I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some > comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for > best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop > computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is > supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than > those who support my antivirus. > > Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you > and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control > of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't > install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required > XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, > he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD > in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not > a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he > wasn't telling me each step that I should make. > > Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer > manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A > program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically > back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are > securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not > cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell > computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for > any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not > know that). > > The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage > (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I > am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I > back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it > often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long > as your computer is online. > > I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to > let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from > Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. > > Cliff Lamere > > > > > ====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

Hi Cliff, I recently got a new HP computer that has the Vista operating system. My old computer used the Windows 2000 operating system. I was able to get my HP 940c printer to work with a converter plugged into a USB slot. My scanner also worked. I had no problems with my TMG program. I did have to purchase Microsoft Office 2007 program software. Richard

Hi, Cliff Thank you for your posting about Windows Vista versus Windows XP. Here is a teaspoonful of feedback, which I hope will be helpful to people. I have a NEW computer, with Windows Vista (that's what it came with). If we were to have a referendum on Windows Vista versus Windows XP and older, I would definitely vote for XP, which I find superior to Vista in many respects. HOWEVER, I also have PAF 5 for my genealogy software, as many of you have, and I have had PAF 5 for many years. Vista DOES work with PAF 5 just fine. I have heard on Click, which is the BBC's computers programme, that Vista is likely to be superseded sooner than its predecessors were. I don't know if this is true. I have already had to download a patch to fix a flaw, and I've had this Windows Vista for less than two months. Something to think about is NOT ONLY how long Windows XP will continue to be sold BUT ALSO how long Microsoft will continue to support it. Cheers Lin London, England Lin VAN BUREN Co-ordinator, Rensselaer County, NY GenWeb veeb.veeb@virgin.net http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 9:04 PM Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > > I would like to point out something that could be important to some list > members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have > bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only > researched that brand recently. > > Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from > Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive > Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from > other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still > sell it. > > I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with > my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not > work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy > CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with > a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that > Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps > not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. > > I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my > hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most > companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for > older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make > old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are > working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned > enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable > person on this list can comment on this topic. > > I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this > subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. > > I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some > comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for > best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop > computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is > supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than > those who support my antivirus. > > Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you > and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control > of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't > install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required > XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, > he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD > in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not > a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he > wasn't telling me each step that I should make. > > Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer > manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A > program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically > back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are > securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not > cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell > computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for > any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not > know that). > > The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage > (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I > am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I > back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it > often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long > as your computer is online. > > I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to > let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from > Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. > > Cliff Lamere

can someone help? Was it customary for the bride to get married in her family's church or the groom's family church in 1864? Thanks Vickie J -------------- Original message -------------- From: Cliff Lamere <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> > Joe, > > Consult my website, "Albany & Eastern New York Genealogy." It has many > aids that will help you. > > I wrote a webpage called "Finding Records in New York State." That will > help you understand what is available for the Albany area and in the > state. Also, my webpage "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" > tells a great deal about finding records in the state. It lists where > to write or phone over 40 places in surrounding counties. > > You can find all of these things using Google. > > The following URL will take you to a webpage where you can figure out > which counties split off from Albany county and when. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb/county.htm > > Cliff Lamere > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > joslake@sbcglobal.net wrote: > > >Albany Listers: On May 14th, 2008 I ordered the following (3) fiche record > from the > >LDS Salt Lake City Library: "An Index of Albany County (N.Y.) Records Covering > >Materials Within The Dates 1630-1930". > > > >Several weeks later I was notified by the local (Sacramento CA) Family History > Center > >that the above (3) Fiche were "Permanently Restricted" (& thus could not be > sent from > >Salt Lake to a Family History Center). > > > >On most Rootsweb lists there are a number of research oriented & talented > people who > >are very familiar and experienced with the records available to the list > members for > >researching in the county or geographical area covered by that list. > > > >I've just joined your list (explained below, if you care to read that also) and > would > >appreciate one (or many) of those experienced individuals giving me the basic > >outline of available Albany County Records, and the best ways/places to get in > to the > >early (1750 and before) history of Albany Co and the multitude of counties > which > >split off from original Albany County. > > > >I've already used "N.Y. State Deeds 1654-1901 Grantees Index (G-K) & Grantors > Index > >(H-L) 1630-1894" and struck out immediately. It's a beautifully printed record > (as > >most of you know) but didn't have the info I was hoping to find. > > > >This is what I'm looking for (skip this part if you're busy, etc. but it's > kinda' > >intriguing, to me): On 20 Dec. 1745 William Hopkins, Archbald Hopkins, Robert > >Lawtridge (Lottridge) and his wife Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lawtridge, all of Albany > >County NY, sold land in Sussex Co, Delaware which had been owned by John > Hopkins, > >deceased, Father of the above 3 Hopkins. > > > >I have already found Robert Lottridge & wife Elizabeth on an on-line site > created and > >maintained by Mr. Stefan Bielinski which confirms their presence in Albany > County, > >but I need a lot more of course. > > > >It is my present *assumption* that John Hopkins (the deceased Father) was once > a > >resident of Albany County, who moved to Delaware, leaving behind his above > three > >children. But I still have to *prove* that assumption (sigh !!!). > > > >Before I can prove (or not) it, however, I need to get a better handle on the > >available records. Thanks very much. Joe Lake, Sacramento, CA > > > > > > > > > ====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

I have a new Dell with Vista. My Legacy program works fine with it. My scanner (Epson 1200) works with it as well. My camera, label printer and various toys work fine with it. Things are in different places and everything looks different so I think it scares people. I've had no trouble with it at all and found setup of hardware and stuff actually easier than XP. When you get past the different look some may find Vista easier to use. Anyone with any specific questions please feel free to send me an email at wigs@roadrunner.com. Mac's will run XP now as well. Janice Wiegley Buffalo, NY Researching McMillens from Albany and Warren County, NY

Hi Cliff; I think Service Pack 3 is now available for Windows XP. There is a link available from Microsoft whereby you can request them to send you a CD free of charge for Service Pack 3. I am waiting for my techie to send the link to me. Let me know if you would like that link and I could post it to the group. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista >I would like to point out something that could be important to some list > members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have > bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only > researched that brand recently. > > Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from > Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive > Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from > other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still > sell it. > > I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with > my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not > work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy > CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with > a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that > Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps > not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. > > I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my > hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most > companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for > older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make > old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are > working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned > enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable > person on this list can comment on this topic. > > I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this > subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. > > I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some > comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for > best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop > computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is > supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than > those who support my antivirus. > > Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you > and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control > of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't > install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required > XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, > he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD > in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not > a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he > wasn't telling me each step that I should make. > > Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer > manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A > program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically > back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are > securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not > cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell > computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for > any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not > know that). > > The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage > (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I > am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I > back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it > often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long > as your computer is online. > > I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to > let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from > Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. > > Cliff Lamere > > > > > ====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

I have Windows VISTA home version (that is 32 I believe) on a Gateway, which I recently purchased, and have had no problems with my family Tree Maker software. It transferred over with no problem. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathleen T. Dillon-McHugh" <cathyd@maine.rr.com> To: <nyalbany@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > Thanks, Cliff, for the info on XP vs. Vista. I recently bought a computer > (not a Dell) with Vista. My brother-in-law is a computer technician and > his > main advice for me personally was to get Vista 32, not Vista 64. Many > programs are not written for Vista 64 yet, including Family Tree Maker. > The > computer is not yet set-up and I am keeping my fingers crossed that our > genealogy will transfer smoothly. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> > To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:04 PM > Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista > > >>I would like to point out something that could be important to some list >> members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have >> bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only >> researched that brand recently. >> >> Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from >> Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive >> Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from >> other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still >> sell it. >> >> I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with >> my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not >> work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy >> CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with >> a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that >> Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps >> not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. >> >> I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my >> hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most >> companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for >> older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make >> old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are >> working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned >> enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable >> person on this list can comment on this topic. >> >> I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this >> subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. >> >> I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some >> comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for >> best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop >> computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is >> supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than >> those who support my antivirus. >> >> Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you >> and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control >> of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't >> install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required >> XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, >> he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD >> in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not >> a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he >> wasn't telling me each step that I should make. >> >> Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer >> manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A >> program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically >> back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are >> securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not >> cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell >> computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for >> any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not >> know that). >> >> The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage >> (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I >> am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I >> back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it >> often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long >> as your computer is online. >> >> I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to >> let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from >> Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. >> >> Cliff Lamere >> >> >> >> >> ====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 > > ====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: clifflamere Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7595.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Katie, Kenwood is the southernmost part of the city of Albany, just north of the Normans Kill. On the other side of the kill (creek) is Glenmont, which is in the Town of Bethlehem. Since the death occurred in the city of Albany in 1903, there is only one place you can get the certificate. That is from the city of Albany. The New York State Dept. of Health vital records will not have it because Albany was not required to send birth and death certificates to the state until 1914. See my online "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" for information on how to contact the city's vital records section. It also mentions when marriage certificates were first sent to the state. 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.

Thanks, Cliff, for the info on XP vs. Vista. I recently bought a computer (not a Dell) with Vista. My brother-in-law is a computer technician and his main advice for me personally was to get Vista 32, not Vista 64. Many programs are not written for Vista 64 yet, including Family Tree Maker. The computer is not yet set-up and I am keeping my fingers crossed that our genealogy will transfer smoothly. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cliff Lamere" <clifflamere@nycap.rr.com> To: <NYALBANY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [NYALBANY] Windows XP versus Vista >I would like to point out something that could be important to some list > members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have > bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only > researched that brand recently. > > Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from > Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive > Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from > other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still > sell it. > > I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with > my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not > work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy > CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with > a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that > Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps > not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. > > I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my > hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most > companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for > older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make > old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are > working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned > enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable > person on this list can comment on this topic. > > I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this > subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. > > I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some > comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for > best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop > computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is > supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than > those who support my antivirus. > > Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you > and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control > of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't > install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required > XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, > he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD > in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not > a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he > wasn't telling me each step that I should make. > > Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer > manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A > program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically > back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are > securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not > cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell > computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for > any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not > know that). > > The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage > (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I > am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I > back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it > often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long > as your computer is online. > > I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to > let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from > Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. > > Cliff Lamere > > > > > ====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

I would like to point out something that could be important to some list members who, like me, are on the verge of buying a new computer. I have bought only Dell computers in the past ten years, so I have only researched that brand recently. Next Wednesday, June 18, is the last day you can get a computer from Dell that is loaded with Windows XP. After that, you will receive Windows Vista from Dell. I don't know if you can still get XP from other computer manufacturers or how long they will have it if they still sell it. I have been told by various people that Vista will not likely work with my older genealogy program where I keep all of my data. It will not work with LOTS of programs, I am told. It may not work with genealogy CD's, but I have not read anything about that. Microsoft came out with a Vista Service Pack 1 to help ease the pain, but a friend told me that Vista is very unlikely to work with my printer or scanner, and perhaps not with my camera dock that plugs into my computer. I read online that I might have to contact the manufacturers of my hardware to see if I can get drivers from them for Vista. Most companies make new drivers for relatively new hardware, but not for older versions they no longer sell. Manufacturers usually do not make old software compatible with new operating systems, so if you are working with an old, but favorite, program, you should be concerned enough to at least make some inquiries. Perhaps some knowledgeable person on this list can comment on this topic. I don't want to scare anyone, and I certainly am no authority on this subject, but I will be buying a new computer with XP by June 18. I am not trying to promote Dell, but I would like to make some comments. In this month's Consumer Reports, Apple was rated best for best for both laptops and desktops. Dell was second for desktop computers and third (after Lenovo) for laptops. Their support is supplied by Phillipine technicians who spoke much more clearly than those who support my antivirus. Dell has a system called something like Go To Assist. It saves both you and the company a lot of time. With your permission, they take control of your computer and do everything for you. Recently, I couldn't install an antivirus because my computer couldn't download the required XP Service Pack 2. The Dell employee not only installed that program, he also installed the antivirus for me. All I had to do was put the CD in the drive. I was impressed almost beyond words. His accent was not a problem, but I also didn't have to worry about it anyways because he wasn't telling me each step that I should make. Dell has one other thing that I think is wonderful (other computer manufacturers may have something similar). It is called DataSafe. A program comes with a Dell computer that will allow you to automatically back up your important files daily, weekly, etc. The backups are securely stored on the Dell site where a house fire or theft will not cause you to lose your backup. DataSafe comes with some low end Dell computers free for the first year, but the service can be purchased for any XP or Vista computer purchased from Dell (a Dell salesperson did not know that). The cost is an incredibly low $9 per year for 3 gigabytes of storage (which is all I would need), or a higher fee for more storage space. I am writing a book and I add research to my genealogy program daily. I back it up on a separate external hard drive, but I don't think of it often enough. I like the Dell feature because it is automatic as long as your computer is online. I will benefit in no way if you buy a Dell computer. I just wanted to let you know about the Vista problem, a deadline for getting XP from Dell, and some of the Dell features that I find so important. Cliff Lamere

Please add to your search: MINOGUE Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Connors<mailto:nymets22@gmail.com> To: nyalbany@rootsweb.com<mailto:nyalbany@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] Emly RC Parish records I have Teefy and Kennedy on my list for when I search the Emly Parish records. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, not that far from Granite Bay http://www.connorsgenealogy.com<http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/> ====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<mailto:NYALBANY-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Joe, Consult my website, "Albany & Eastern New York Genealogy." It has many aids that will help you. I wrote a webpage called "Finding Records in New York State." That will help you understand what is available for the Albany area and in the state. Also, my webpage "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" tells a great deal about finding records in the state. It lists where to write or phone over 40 places in surrounding counties. You can find all of these things using Google. The following URL will take you to a webpage where you can figure out which counties split off from Albany county and when. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb/county.htm Cliff Lamere ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ joslake@sbcglobal.net wrote: >Albany Listers: On May 14th, 2008 I ordered the following (3) fiche record from the >LDS Salt Lake City Library: "An Index of Albany County (N.Y.) Records Covering >Materials Within The Dates 1630-1930". > >Several weeks later I was notified by the local (Sacramento CA) Family History Center >that the above (3) Fiche were "Permanently Restricted" (& thus could not be sent from >Salt Lake to a Family History Center). > >On most Rootsweb lists there are a number of research oriented & talented people who >are very familiar and experienced with the records available to the list members for >researching in the county or geographical area covered by that list. > >I've just joined your list (explained below, if you care to read that also) and would >appreciate one (or many) of those experienced individuals giving me the basic >outline of available Albany County Records, and the best ways/places to get in to the >early (1750 and before) history of Albany Co and the multitude of counties which >split off from original Albany County. > >I've already used "N.Y. State Deeds 1654-1901 Grantees Index (G-K) & Grantors Index >(H-L) 1630-1894" and struck out immediately. It's a beautifully printed record (as >most of you know) but didn't have the info I was hoping to find. > >This is what I'm looking for (skip this part if you're busy, etc. but it's kinda' >intriguing, to me): On 20 Dec. 1745 William Hopkins, Archbald Hopkins, Robert >Lawtridge (Lottridge) and his wife Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lawtridge, all of Albany >County NY, sold land in Sussex Co, Delaware which had been owned by John Hopkins, >deceased, Father of the above 3 Hopkins. > >I have already found Robert Lottridge & wife Elizabeth on an on-line site created and >maintained by Mr. Stefan Bielinski which confirms their presence in Albany County, >but I need a lot more of course. > >It is my present *assumption* that John Hopkins (the deceased Father) was once a >resident of Albany County, who moved to Delaware, leaving behind his above three >children. But I still have to *prove* that assumption (sigh !!!). > >Before I can prove (or not) it, however, I need to get a better handle on the >available records. Thanks very much. Joe Lake, Sacramento, CA > > > >

Katie, Kenwood is the southernmost part of the city of Albany, just north of the Normans Kill. On the other side of the kill (creek) is Glenmont, which is in the Town of Bethlehem. Since the death occurred in the city of Albany in 1903, there is only one place you can get the certificate. That is from the city of Albany. The New York State Dept. of Health vital records will not have it because Albany was not required to send birth and death certificates to the state until 1914. See my online "Guide to Albany Area Genealogical Resources" for information on how to contact the city's vital records section. It also mentions when marriage certificates were first sent to the state. Cliff Lamere ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: KMT_Thomas >Surnames: Kenney >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7595/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >My great-great grandmother, Alice Kenney died in Kenwood, near Albany on 11/7/1903. Can anyone tell me where I should contact to obtain a copy of her death certificate? > >Thanks, > >Katie > > > >

I would think that because the Village of Kenwood is in the Town of Bethlehem, you might start there: http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/depServices/townClerk.asp History of Bethlehem: http://www.townofbethlehem.org/pages/about/history.asp - Dennis Smith Schenectady, NY

I have Teefy and Kennedy on my list for when I search the Emly Parish records. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, not that far from Granite Bay http://www.connorsgenealogy.com