This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6124 Message Board Post: CURTIS J. CRANDALL Curtis J. CRANDALL, 92, of Main Street, Houghton, died Friday, May 16, 1969, at Cuba Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. CRANDALL was born May 13, 1877, in West Pike, Pa., a son of Daniel and Kate TURCK CRANDALL. In January 1918, he married the former Louise CLEMENT, who survives. One of the oldest active cemetery memorials salesmen in the United States, Mr. CRANDALL was honored in June 1964, by the Monumental News Review. He was a representative of Foley Monument Co., Olean, for 18 years before joining McDonnell & Sons Co., Buffalo. In 1949 he established Crandall and Son, at Houghton, with his Son, William CRANDALL. He was a civic leader and Republican committeeman for many years. Mr. CRANDALL was a member of Caneadea Lodge 357, of Free and Accepted Masons. In addition to his widow, Mr. CRANDALL is survived by three sons; John CRANDALL of Brockport, William CRANDALL of Houghton and Frederick HAUSER of Boston, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, Edgar CRANDALL of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Kopler Funeral Home, Fillmore, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted there Monday, May 19, 1969, at 1 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. James BEDFORD, president of the Buffalo Bible Institute. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, Pa. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Washburn and Stickles (New York) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BUB.2ACI/6123 Message Board Post: Can someone tell me what happened to Forest Hills Cemetery that was in Amity, Allegany County? I could not find it in the cemetery listings. I have relatives buried there and would like to know how to contact the cemetery for information. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Valeria

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Major Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6106.1.1 Message Board Post: Barbara, Thanks very much for your reply. I have been doing extensive research in putting the Major's of Almond together. Yes, the ones in Hornellsville are related too. I would be happy to send you my file, if needed. I would love to compare notes. I have found no records at all on Stephen Major Jr..who he married or if he had children. I was thinking he might be the father of Lafayette. I am sure Laf was born in Almond, so he has to tie in somehow. Please let me know if you have anything on Stephen Jr. Ihave been in touch with Doris at the AHS. I am waiting to hear back from her in regards to getting a copy of Stephen Major's (Sr) will. If you can help in anyway, I would be most grateful. ~Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6122 Message Board Post: MCHENRY/THOMAS OBITUARIES Obituary Gertrude B. McHenry Potter was born at Alfred Station, N.Y., January 14, 1882, and died at Alfred Station July 6,1907, at the age of 25 years, 5 months and 18days. When 16 years old Gertrude made a profession of her faith in her Savior, and was accordingly admitted by baptism into the fellowship of the Second Alfred Seventh-day Baptist church, of which she remained a most loyal member until the time of her death. On the 5th of August 1902, she was united in marriage to Clarence Darwin Potter. Among the most beautiful things told of her in her married life was the tender regard and devotion which she paid to her husband and which he in turn always reciprocated. During these short years they were indeed lovers of the most noble type. To their home came two beautiful children, Doris Elizabeth and Reta Eloise, to whom the loss of the mother will be, felt more in after years. Gertrude was a sweet, loving Christian character. She was patient, kind and tender both as a wife and mother. Her early death is and will be felt keenly, not only by her husband, but by her father and mother to whom she has been even during her married life, a helpful companion. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and parents, two brothers, Cecil and Clifford and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Mae Jordan and Mrs. Ethel Smith, with a large circle of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted from her late home and the Second Alfred Church Sabbath afternoon, July 6 with the text found in II Cor. 5:8. The many beautiful floral tributes and the large concourse of friends showed the high regard in which she was held. MRS. MILES JORDAN Flora, the oldest child of Marcus P. and Prudence Thomas McHenry, was born at Alfred Station, Feb. 14, 1874. Her brothers and sisters were Clifford now of Little Valley; Ethel, now Mrs. Adorno Smith of Bradford; Cecil, of Alfred Station; and Gertrude, who died a number of years ago. In early life, Flora was baptised and united with the church at Alfred Station. In January 1897, she united in marriage with Miles Jordan. To this union were born four children-Rema, Leon, Marion and Richard. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Rebecca lodge and of the Bible Class of East Benton Pa, where the family lived for a number of years. Recently they had moved to Jermyn Pa. For several months Mrs. Jordan had not been well. Recently on her way to visit her parents at Alfred Station she became very ill and stopped off at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Congdon, of Vestal N.Y. She died at the home of her aunt Friday, November 18 in the forty-eighth year of her age. Farwell services were conducted by Rev. Wm. M. Simpson at the home of her parents Monday afternoon and the body was tenderly laid to rest in the Alfred Rural Cemetery. A host of friends and relatives united with the family in mourning her death and in paying tribute to one whom we all loved and admired. “Chance and change are busy ever: Man decays and ages move; But his mercy waneth never; God is wisdom, God is Love” OBITUARY Prudence Thomas McHenry was the daughter of Abial Thomas and Jane Stillman Thomas. She was born at Alfred Station, Oct. 31, 1850, and lived her entire life in the town of Alfred. Fifty-four years ago last February, she was united in marriage to Marcus P. McHenry. This union was blessed by seven children. Jennie and Eliza died in childhood. Gertrude passed away a number of years ago, Flora, who was Mrs. Miles Jordan, died in November 1921. Those who survive are Clifford McHenry of Little Valley, N.Y.; Mrs. Ethel M. Smith of Bradford, Pa; and Mrs. Cecil McHenry of Alfred Station. February 27, 1919, Mr. & Mrs. McHenry celebrated their golden wedding. A large number of friends were present to enjoy the festivities of that occasion. For forty-five years Mrs. McHenry was a member of the Second Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church. She was a woman of many deeds of neighborly kindness. She was a member of the Doris Sunshine Society and of the Union Industrial Society. For a few years Mrs. McHenry had been in failing health. She passed away rather suddenly the morning of May 1, over 72 years of age. A large company of friends gathered at the home Friday afternoon for farewell services. The pastor’s text was: “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Buriel was made in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Mrs. McHenry is survived by one brother R.N. Thomas, of Hornell and by two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Green of Hornell and Mrs. Mry Congdon of Vestal, N.Y.; and also bu the husband and three children, and ten grandchildren. These all have our sincere ____(corner torn off) in their bereavement. ERIE VETERAN PASSES AWAY R.N. THOMAS, ONE OF ERIE’S OLDEST EMPLOYEES, DIES Rowland N Thomas, 75 years old of No. 16 Adsit place died this morning at Bethesda Hospital where he had been a patient for a short time. His death marks the passing of another of the old Erie employees with more than half a century of servicve to the road. This was his 58th year with the railroad. Mr. Thomas was born in the town of Alfred, January 10, 1853. He has resided in Hornell for more than 50 years. He first went to work for the Erie in December 1870 as a Brakeman. He was promoted to freight conductor in 1877 and again promoted to the passenger service in July of 1885. Here he continued faithfully in the pursuit of his duty and became a familiar figure on passenger trains 25 and 26 between Hornell and Salamanca. He was familiarly known as “Doc” to hundreds of friends and associates and in 1920 gained recognition in the Erie magazine for having rounded out over 50 years of service. While well qualified for retirement, Mr. Thomas continued in the railroad service to within a short time of his death. He is survived b his two daughters, Mrs. Stewart Carroll of Rochester and Mrs. Harry Jordon of Bradford, Pa. on son, Louis N Thomas of Horseheads; two sisters, Mrs. Mary J Congdon of Vestal, N.Y. and Mrs Charlotte M. Green of Albion street, this city, besides three grandchildren. He was amemeber of the Prk M.E. Church and the Order of Railroad Conductors and the Erie Veterans Association. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at two O’clock at the lat home # 16 Adsit Place. Internment will be made at ___(torn) Alfred Rural cem (torn). OBITUARY Marcus Peck McHenry, son of Charles P. and Adelade McHenry, was born March 11,1851, in the town of Avoca, and died at the home of his son Clifford, at Little Valley. He was married to Prudence M Thomas, February 27, 1869. To them were born seven children, Jennie and Eliza, who died in childhood, Mrs. Flora Jordan who died in 1921, Mrs. Clarence Potter who died July 3, 1907; Clifford C. who resides in Little Valley, Mrs. Ethel N Smith of Bradford, Pa, and Mr. Cecil F. of Alfred Station. Mrs. McHenry died May 1, 1923. On March 4, 1925, Mr. McHenry was married to Allie Palmer of Alfred, now of Riverside, California. With the declining health of both himself and Mrs. McHenry, Mr. McHenry was brought back from California more than a year ago and given faithful care in the homes of his sons, Cecil and Clifford. He was well known in this community, having speant the greater part of his life her. For many years he was an efficient foreman on the Erie Railroad, where he rendered faithful service to the traveling public in making safe his section of the highway. OBITUARY Alma Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Rolland (spelled incorrectly) A. & Ann Crandall Thomas, was born at Alfred, N.Y. June 22 1857. And passed to her rest early Sunday morning May 8, 1932. In her early youth she united with the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Alfred and remained a faithful member of the denomination through life. Her youthful marriage to Oliver C. Pierce was solemized by Pastor N.V. Hull in 1875, to them were born two daughters: Nellie Piece Burgess and Susan Pierce Olesen, both of whom have been laid to rest. Mr. Pierce came to an untimely death by the great white plague, two years after their marriage. She was united to Frank O. Palmer on Christmas day 1888. Two boys were born to this union: Lesilie L. Palmer of Washington N.C. and Earl E. Palmer who preceded his mother in 1921. In the early part of 1925, she and Marcus P.McHenry were united in marriage in the city of Washington, D.C. After spending a period in Alfred, they made their home in Riverside, Calif. A little over a year ago the health and strength of each of them began to fails so that neither was able to care for the other. They were both taken to the hospital where they had the best of care. Mrs. Mchenry was very happy and contented in the hospital but Brother McHenry longed for the country life and family associates of his New York home. Therefore he returned to his children at Alfred in June 1931. He was gathered to his people April the sixteenth, but 3 weeks before his companion. Mrs. McHenry leaves one son, Leslie: one sister, Mrs. Minnie Beckwith of Alfred; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, none of whom were privileged to be present at the funeral.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whalen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/BUB.2ACI/6121 Message Board Post: Serching for information on Edward Whalen born abt.1827 and was maryd toMary Mary Ann Keegan and lived in Swane and Grove ny. His Fother may have lived in Niagara co. and was born in Ierland. I can be e-maild at chuck99@mail.com Chuck Whalen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Major Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6106.1 Message Board Post: I have put all the Major records contained at the historical center at Almond into a genealogy diagram. I work at the Hagadorn House which is the historical center for Almond. There is no listing of a child by the name of LaFayette. However, I am wondering if John W. Major had a family before the one we have listed. John W. was born in 1805 in Almond. He married Cyrene Rathbun on November 24 1840. They had nine children. I do not find evidence that he had any other wife, but it is worth a look. I also find that there are Majors in West Almond who are active in Almond and Hornell. I do not know how they are related to the ones in Almond. It would be worth your while to look into Allegany co. Records in Belmont, NY.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Call, Bush, Hadley Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6120 Message Board Post: Having just learned that my ggrandfather was named James Orlando Call, I am searching for his ancestry. I find an Orlando Call listed in the History of Allegany County, New York, 1806-1879 under: Call, O. B., Rev., 179, 204, 258, 285 and wonder if anyone could tell me if he had a son named James Orlando Call.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brower, Woods, Mills, Ruble, Loveall, Lovell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6119 Message Board Post: I have been researching this line for many years and written letters to all! I need help. Any leads? Jeremiah John Brower born August 27, 1815 (poss. 1816), In NY - County Unknown. Died on April 02, 1887 in Lucas County Iowa. Married to Sarah Jane Woods in Cass County, IN. on February 04, 1849. Migrated to Lucas County, Iowa around 1855. His tombstone reads J.J. Brower. Pictures are on my webpage: http://home.attbi.com/~browerfamily/ my email address: browerfamily@attbi.com Children of Jeremiah John Brower and Sarah Jane Woods: John Wesley Brower, born in In. Susan Brower, born in IA Albert W. Brower, born in IA Eliza J. Brower, born in IA James Allen Brower, born in IA Martha C. Brower, born in IA

Sunday, July 20, 2003 the descendants of Benjamin and Humility Coggeshall Greene will meet for our 96th reunion at Franchot Park pavilion in Olean, NY, (off 436 South Union St. Olean, NY. Behind A-1 Rent-All & Sales) at 1:00. We have reserved the small pavilion by the wading pool. There is a large playground, basketball courts & wading pool for the children, so don't forget the kids swimsuits!! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass, beverages, & table service. We will have a white elephant sale, so if you would like to bring a wrapped gift for that, it is greatly appreciated, (And of course any family history or photo's to share!!) If you know of anyone who doesn't have e-mail please invite them to come, all the Green(e) descendants are welcome. Any Questions you may contact: Trudie Ostrander, <A HREF="mailto:lynann@penn.com">lynann@penn.com</A> or Tammy Wojtowicz, <A HREF="triplmom1@aol.com">triplmom1@aol.com</A> Hope to see you there!!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6118 Message Board Post: MELROSE LEE COOLEY Mrs. Melrose COOLEY of RD, Freedom, died Tuesday, September 11, 1973, in the Aurora Park Nursing Home, East Aurora, after a long illness. She was born in the Town of Granger, October 31, 1892, a daughter of Ira and Mae CURTIS LEE. She married Chester COOLEY, who died August 17, 1972. Mrs. COOLEY attended the Higgins Wesleyan Church. Surviving are a son, Delos COOLEY, of Freedom; a daughter, Mrs. John (Velma) BAKER of Short Tract; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Kopler Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee Street, Fillmore, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday, September 14, 1973, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Milton PUTNAM, former pastor of the Higgins Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will be in the East Koy Cemetery, Town of Pike. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Fillmore Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6117 Message Board Post: CHESTER F. COOLEY Chester F. COOLEY of RD Freedom, died August 17, 1972 at the home of Mrs. Adelbert DOTY in Nunda. Born April 26, 1895, in the Town of Hume, he was the son of Cordello and Harriet BENNETT COOLEY. He married the former Melrose LEE who survives. Mr. COOLEY was a retired dairy farmer. He attended the Higgins Wesleyan Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. John (Velma) BAKER of Short Tract; a son, Delos COOLEY of Freedom; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. John (Emma) HILL of Portageville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held August 19, 1972, at the Kopler Funeral Home, Fillmore, the Rev. Milton PUTNAM, former pastor of the Higgins Wesleyan Church, will officiate in the absence of the Rev. Bernard ROOF. Burial will be in East Koy Cemetery, Town of Pike. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6116 Message Board Post: CASSIE M. COOLEY Cassie M. COOLEY passed away at the home of his son Leland, near Fillmore, January 1, 1951, after a long illness. Mr. COOLEY was born in Lyndon, Cattaraugus County, October 28, 1875, one of six children of Melville and Mary MITCHELL COOLEY. All but one sister, Mrs. Margaret PIKE of Olean, preceded him in death. He was married on November 14, 1905, to Ina M. CURTIS of Castile, who passed away on September 5, 1949. They were the parents of one son, Leland, who survives, with three grandsons. His early manhood was spent in Lyndon, moving to a farm in the township of Gainesville in 1912. They moved to the farm of their son in 1939. Funeral services were held in the Pike Baptist Church on January 4th, the Rev. Reuben STRONG, officiating. Burial was in Alger Cemetery. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6115 Message Board Post: E. W. COMMON No date E. W. COMMON was born in the town of West Almond August 8, 1862, son of Amanda DAVIDSON and Thomas COMMON. He spent his early life in West Almond, coming to Fillmore in 1899. While in Fillmore he engaged in farming and carpenter work. He repaired and erected a number of buildings in this town, the finest of which was the first Fillmore School and also his residence on the hill (34 Emerald Street). He was well known and had many friends and relatives who were always welcome at his home. He was a member of Oriona Grove Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, for many years. His wife, Mary LUTHER, passed away in 1935, after which he made his home with his son, Bert, in Fillmore. He was very feeble in later years and suffered a shock 12 days before his death. He was tenderly cared for at the home of his son and family and was laid to rest May 22 in Riverside Cemetery in the family plot in Belfast. His son Bert, and two grandchildren Ralph and Wells COMMON, are his only surviving near relatives. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6114 Message Board Post: FRANK W. COLE 1941 Funeral services will be held for Frank W. COLE, 85, retired Fillmore druggist, whose death came not unexpectedly. Mr. Cole had been in rapidly failing health since the first of the year and had not been well for the past few years. On New Year's Day, with his wife, their 54th wedding anniversary was quietly observed at their home, a few close relatives dropping in to felicitate them. Born in the town of Allen on February 16, 1856, Frank W. COLE after educating himself, taught school for a few terms and in 1884 purchased the drug business of Frank WRIGHT in Fillmore. He continued to operate the store until about 1920 when he retired. Of a genial, accommodating nature, he established a large trade and was well known throughout northern Allegany County. His death removes one of the oldest residents of the town. Mr. COLE was united in marriage to Mary HOLLAND, who survives, on January 1, 1887 and to the union five children were born: Mrs. John STURROCK of Attica; Clifford D. COLE of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Lester J. WARD of Fillmore, and Mrs. J.R. WATERMAN of Centerville. Another daughter Rowena, died May 6, 1915. Three of the children were educated for pharmacist's professions, Mrs. STURROCK, who operates the Crystal Pharmacy in Attica; Mrs. WARD ,who assists her husband in the operation of Ward's Store in Fillmore, and Clifford D. COLE who owns Cole's Pharmacy in Mt. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. COLE have spent nearly their entire life in the vicinity of Fillmore with the exception of brief periods of travel. Many years ago Mr. COLE and his wife made a journey abroad, visiting several foreign countries and attending the famous Passion Play at Oberammergau, Germany. Following the death of their daughter in 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Cole presented a stained glass window to the Fillmore Methodist Church, the likeness of Christ which it contains having been copied from a photograph of Anton LANG, given to Mr. COLE by Mr. Lang, who depicted the part of the Savior in the play. Besides his wife and children, Mr. COLE is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ella McINTOSH, of Pike and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at his late home, conducted by the Rev. Harold WASS, and burial will be made in Pine Grove Cemetery. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6113 Message Board Post: BARRY KEITH CLOSSER Barry Keith CLOSSER of Rossburg died Saturday, June 9, 1973, near his home as the result of an accident. Born in Wellsville, August 27, 1938, he was the son of Leslie and Helen SNIDER CLOSSER. He married the former Carolyn BECK, who survives. Mr. CLOSSER was a member of the National Rifle Association; the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1249 of East Syracuse; and was a lineman for the Ferguson Electric Company of Niagara Falls. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are a son, Kevin CLOSSER at home; and his parents in Fillmore. Friends are being received at the Kopler Funeral Home, 21 North Genesee Street, Fillmore, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Tuesday, June 12, 1973, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Burdette C. FULLER, pastor of the United Methodist Church at Fillmore, will officiate. Burial will be in Alger Cemetery, Town of Hume. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MAXSON, FREEMAN, KELSEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6112 Message Board Post: ** Note: Courtesy Posting only - Contributor is not related to this family** Enoch Maxson is enumerated in the 1850 Census records for Genessee, Allegany County. From: OLEAN EVENING HERALD SATURDAY EVENING, JAN 14, 1922 (Cattaraugus county, NY) ENOCH MAXSON BECOMES 100 YEARS OLD TOMORROW Olean Will Have a Centenarian Aged Southside Awaken Sunday, January 15 (1922) Before tomorrow is past Olean will have a centenarian, unless the unexpected should happen and the aged person pass away. He is Enoch MAXSON living at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. JAMES KELSEY at 120 Riverside Avenue. He confidently expects to pass his 100th milestone sometime Sunday, January 15, and inasmuch as he is about the house and eating three squares a day, his expectations are more than reasonable. Mr. Maxon's daughter is Mrs. ADA FREEMAN, who also resides at the Kelsey residence. Enoch Maxson was born January 15, 1822 in the state of Rhode Island and moved with his parents when he was 9 years old to Main Settlement about three miles east of Portville. When he arrived at manhood he became a riverman employed in those early days of lumbering in rafting on the Allegany River. Later and for many years he engaged in farming. His wife died some ten or twelve years ago and since that time he has lived in Olean. Maxson appears to be in remarkably good health considering his age and takes an especial delight in talking of his early experiences when this country was most of it a virgin forest.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/3449.1 Message Board Post: To who ever wrote this event about Chester Green being struck by lighting.Please get in contact with me, as I believe this is my great uncle whom I have been hunting for a long time. Thank you, Dorothy Sumner

Can someone tell me if Centerville has death records for the year 1891? Would a record this old have recorded parents names? And if so how much it would cost to find one? Looking for a record of John S. Sawyer b.abt 1828 d. 1891. Thanks _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sherwood, Howard, Bodensteiner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6082.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, that helps a great deal. It does mean I will be searching elsewhere for my Robert Walter Sherwood, b. 9-5-1875 in NY. He was married to Elizabeth Ann Howard in NJ. Their children are Estelle Kelly and Ruth Elizabeth Bodensteiner - my grandmother.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Washburn and Stickles (New York) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6111.1 Message Board Post: I forgot to ask for a lookup on William Washburne also on page 134. Thank you again, Valeria