I have been somewhat scarce the last month as I was involved with an arts and crafts show. It is now over, and I can return to a normal life of genealogy and quilting. Thank you all for your patience. The update to the Allegany page will be up within the next couple of days. As to the obits on the list, rest assured that they will continue to be posted. If anyone has a problem with the number of posts, I suggest changing their subscription to the digest version. You can scan the titles and only open those that are of interest to you. I don't want anyone to feel that they should not post information because it will make list "too busy" The purpose of this list is to get information out there and you never know when that obit or post may be the breakthrough you have been looking for. Melissa has been doing a wonderful thing for all of us and I well know the time and effort it takes, as do the many on this list who have voiced their thanks. I add my thanks, too, as one was one of my family. Those obits will remain in the archives where they will be accessible in the future for those looking for their ancestors. Karen Bush NYAllega-L karenbush@thedam.com Allegany Co. NY GeWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyallega/

Hi! I've been researching WELLS of Allegany Co., NY. for yrs. Is anyone else? Rosemarie

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/5908 Message Board Post: If some kind soul has this publication, I would appreciate a lookup on the following two fellows. THOMAS, Jeffrey M. pg 339 and THOMAS, Peleg pg 150 My thanks in advance, Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baldwin, Brooks, Randall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/1985.1 Message Board Post: Do you have a Grace Davis in your database? Born Aug 1870 and ending up first married to Dr. George Baldwin (formerly of Wellsville) in Green Lake County Wisconsin (married about 1892--and then running off with Edward Anderson, marrying him in Council Bluffs IA and settling in Washington State?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wright, Baldwin, Welch, Hood, Lewis, Crowner, Spicer, Rice, Umiker, Gallman, Desmond, Sullivan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5820.2 Message Board Post: Here is what I have (gleaned from various sources) Francis Philander Rouse was born on 15 Jul 1887 in Mills, , Pennsylvania. He died on 22 Dec 1960 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York. Francis married Mary Irene Ost (daughter of Charles Willmot Ost and Cora Estella Merritt )on 25 Dec 1915 in Scio, Allegany, New York. Mary was born on 22 Jun 1894 in Scio, Allegany, New York. She died on 5 Apr 1968 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York. They had the following children: Virginia M. Rouse was born in 1917 in Friendship, Allegany, New York. Frances A. Rouse was born in 1919 in Friendship, Allegany, New York. Ralph L. Rouse was born on 7 Mar 1923 in Willing, Allegany, New York. Margaret Rouse was born on 12 Apr 1924 in Willing, Allegany, New York. Ashley Truman Rouse was born on 17 Mar 1926 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York. He died on 22 Jul 1972 in Wellsville, Allegany, NY. Wesley A. Rouse 4 was born5,6 on 22 Jun 1928 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York. He died7 on 24 Sep 1998 in , Tioga, Pennsylvania. Earl P. Rouse was born on 1 Nov 1930 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York. Hope this helps!

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/5186.1.1 Message Board Post: Barb: George F. Stewart (1840--19010, was my Great Grand Uncle. I have his immediate ancestors and his descendants. Bob

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Atherton, Brown, Hale, Cole, Chamberlain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5906.1 Message Board Post: Melissa, Please don't stop the obituary postings. I live in Belfast and find them very interesting. I keep watching for family members or names that are familiar. Thank you for all of your hard work on this project. Denise

Please do not stop posting the obits. Anyone who is REALLY into searching their family would not want you to stop. It's amazing the information you can pick up from an obituary..family members you were not aware of or had lost. The delete button is available if you are not interested in the family name in the subject heading. Fran

Please keep the obits coming. We are grateful! Bren Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: <NYALLEGA-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <NYALLEGA-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 9:01 PM Subject: NYALLEGA-D Digest V03 #100

Please, please, please don't stop posting the obits!! I for one really appreciate you going to all that hard work!! While, none of the obits have been about any of the individuals that I am researching, none the less, they are useful to others and I am finding them very interesting to read. Thanks for all your hard work. Shirley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MESLER; MESSLER Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5907 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on a James Mesler/Messler married to Mariah Wheeler; lived in Alma, NY in 1860. Father is cited as William Mesler by several other distant cousins of mine.

I have thanked Melissa privately but wanted to also let the rest of the list know what a help her postings have been to me personally. The Hall obituaries were of my family. My own branch moved from Allegany County in the 1870's leaving brothers and their families there. We had lost all contact. I now hope I have enough information on names to establish some contacts. Thanks Melissa. Karen McKellar

I think it is a sad day on ANY genealogy list when one person complains about posting obituaries. Personally, I know how much time it does take to post obituaries, but I stopped because of the complaints of two people. These boards are not only for queries, but for ANYTHING that may help people in their genealogical search. Anyone has the freedom to use their delete key, but there are many people who these will help, not only now, but in the future. You are doing a great service. Susan Stahley

I could not have said it better myself. I admire those who take time out of their own busy lives to post obits (or any information that will help others.) Genealogy is all about helping people, or in my opinion, that's what it SHOULD BE about. I have had a great deal of help from complete strangers over the years. Without their unselfish support, I certainly could not have acquired the information I have so far. Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Stahley" <rsmstahley@adelphia.net> To: <NYALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 6:27 PM Subject: [NYAllega] Posting obituaries > I think it is a sad day on ANY genealogy list when one person > complains about posting obituaries. Personally, I know how much > time it does take to post obituaries, but I stopped because of the > complaints of two people. > > These boards are not only for queries, but for ANYTHING that may > help people in their genealogical search. Anyone has the freedom > to use their delete key, but there are many people who these will > help, not only now, but in the future. > > You are doing a great service. > > Susan Stahley > > > ==== NYALLEGA Mailing List ==== > Visit the Allegany Message Board at http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.newyork.counties.allegany > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Obits, please keep on going As one who benefitted from the obits, please keep them coming. And they will alwats be in the archives too. thanx Ley K O'Connor _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Melissa, in my opinion, you have been doing a great service to everyone who is genuinely interested in Allegany County genealogy. Brenda in Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: <mmills2725@aol.com> To: <NYALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 10:29 AM Subject: [NYAllega] My apologies > 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/5906 > > Message Board Post: > > I have heard that my obituary postings have overloaded someone's e mail box. My sincere apologies. > > I had been posting 5 per day, but had problems last week getting on the site, so when I had the chance, I sent a bunch. Since there are over 200 in the first batch that we transcribed, I will be dead myself if I only post one or 2 per day! > > If this obituary project is an annoyance to you please let me know and I will quit immediately. I don't want to cause hardships to any other family researchers. > > Melissa Mills > > > ==== NYALLEGA Mailing List ==== > To Unsub form NYAllega-L send a new email to NYAllega-L-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the subject line > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

No! Don't stop! I think it's great that you're willing to spend your time on this. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of mmills2725@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 10:29 AM To: NYALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYAllega] My apologies 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/5906 Message Board Post: I have heard that my obituary postings have overloaded someone's e mail box. My sincere apologies. I had been posting 5 per day, but had problems last week getting on the site, so when I had the chance, I sent a bunch. Since there are over 200 in the first batch that we transcribed, I will be dead myself if I only post one or 2 per day! If this obituary project is an annoyance to you please let me know and I will quit immediately. I don't want to cause hardships to any other family researchers. Melissa Mills ==== NYALLEGA Mailing List ==== To Unsub form NYAllega-L send a new email to NYAllega-L-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the subject line ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

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/5906 Message Board Post: I have heard that my obituary postings have overloaded someone's e mail box. My sincere apologies. I had been posting 5 per day, but had problems last week getting on the site, so when I had the chance, I sent a bunch. Since there are over 200 in the first batch that we transcribed, I will be dead myself if I only post one or 2 per day! If this obituary project is an annoyance to you please let me know and I will quit immediately. I don't want to cause hardships to any other family researchers. Melissa Mills

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jenkins, Issac, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5905 Message Board Post: DANIEL N. JENKINS Daniel N. JENKINS of this community (Fillmore), died Thursday, July 9, 1970, at Batavia Veteran's Administration Hospital after a long illness. Born in Peniel, Ohio, July 25, 1892, he was the son of David T. and Jane ISSAC JENKINS, who moved to this area many years ago. Mr. JENKINS had been a farmer in this area. He was a WW1 veteran. Mr. JENKINS was a member of Dee Victor Thomas Post 1155, American Legion, of Fillmore; and the Oriona Grove Lodge F. and A.M., Fillmore, where he was a 50 year member, and the Corning Consistory. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Margaret JONES and a brother, Stanley JENKINS, both of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Kopler Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held there Monday, July 13, 1970, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Burdette FULLER, minister of the Fillmore United Methodist Church, officiating. Committal services will be held in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, at 2 p m. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from the obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James, Roof Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/5904 Message Board Post: Bennett James 1939 Bennett JAMES, Short Tract, passed away at his home suddenly Sunday morning. He had been in usual good health until about a week ago when he was confined to his bed. He has spent most of his life in this community and will be greatly missed. He leaves his wife, two sons, Lynn and Leland of this place, and two daughters, Mrs. Milton ROOF and Miss Thelma JAMES of Warsaw, also several grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday from the Short Tract M.E. Church, Rev. POLAND officiating. Interment was made in the local cemetery. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]