Here's the link to one of them. _http://images.trafficmp.com/tmpad/content/netflix/0105/720x300_default.html_ (http://images.trafficmp.com/tmpad/content/netflix/0105/720x300_default.html) Carla

<< I also wanted to thank you for posting the Civil War enlistment records for Springport. >> I must have missed this. Please post it again! Many thanks in advance. Pat

In my research of my own family, which is not easy even though I live within 4-6 hours of most of the places where my ancestors lived, have 90-something year old living relatives who remember a lot of the people, and have the SC Historical Society in my back yard with all of its manuscripts and recorded family histories, I still have had to travel to find some details. I traveled to visit our State Archives on more than one occasion and have made side trips to little towns that I never would have visited otherwise in order to look for cemeteries and property and to read historical markers! We have a tremendous amount of data on line for the area of SC where the majority of my family lived for the last 200 years or so, some since before the American Revolution, and I still want to see for myself the places where my family lived, walk around and take my own pictures. I will most likely travel to Maryland and Massachusetts to visit the places some of my family lived back in the 1600s and also to see some Civil War prison camps. I firmly believe that genealogical research stimulates travel to places significant to the history of the family. My husband is from Union Springs and until he saw my research of my own family, he was never that interested in his family history. He has wanted to take me to Union Springs to see where he grew up since we married, but we have been unable to make the trip so far. Now he wants to know about his own family! I have just started the research after much prodding of siblings and cousins to try to determine just two generations back. Now when I find one of his ancestors, he wants to go see the cemetery where that person or family is buried. I also wanted to thank you for posting the Civil War enlistment records for Springport. My husband thought it was neat that we found his great grandfather's and other family members' records on line. That was a wonderful thing to actually see the document! It also helped me to determine that particular great grandfather's mother's maiden name and led me to another 200 years in of that family's history! PLEASE keep posting information as this helps those of us who live 1000 miles away to continue with research and YES, it DOES develop interest in tourism, especially the old pictures. They have made my husband remember things that he did growing up and want to see his home town again. Also, if you have any SHANK, CLARK, TRIPP, ALEXANDER, GILBERT, CRISE/CRISSE researchers, I would like to compare notes with them. Carla Padgett Clark (Mrs. David H Clark)

Hi Bill, I went to Sterling 2 year ago to research my Ellis COOPER and tried to get a marriage confirmation with no luck. I did meet with the town historian and was able to go throught her files. Wonderful! Cyndie May

It reduces the need, but increases the desire. Judy > Such information would be usefull in showing the powers > that be, that "in spite" of the perception that the internet 'reduces' > the need to actually come to a place, that it stimulates the desire to > return to ones roots and to do on site research. Richard & Judy Landauer [email protected] AIM: judylandauer

Carla, Do you have any ALEXANDERs that emigrated to Montgomery Co., IN or Tippecanoe Co.,IN? Judy Richard & Judy Landauer [email protected] AIM: judylandauer

I would be interested in knowing how many out there have traveled to Cayuga County or are planning a trip to Cayuga County to research their family history. Such information would be usefull in showing the powers that be, that "in spite" of the perception that the internet 'reduces' the need to actually come to a place, that it stimulates the desire to return to ones roots and to do on site research. It is my contention that the internet fosters the sharing of data and the desire to stay in contact with the place you are from and the people who still live there. That the internet is a tool for bringing people together. That it can promote tourism. Many can no longer travel due to distance and health constraints. Sites such as the Cayuga County GenWeb site, the County Historians site and the message lists allow those who can no longer travel to SHARE their knowledge with all. Knowledge that is normally lost in time. Sharing through the internet should not be looked upon as a "Loss in Revenue" but as an opportunity to save and record the history of our area the is scattered to the four corners of the globe. I look forward to hearing of your plans and previous trips to Cayuga County and experiences here. Sincerely Bill Hecht

The Internet has revolutionized genealogy, I think all would agree. And as time goes on, it will only continue to improve as more and more information is made available. When one considers that the LDS Church is planning to digitize their huge genealogy library boggles the mind. And this is only one of several monumental projects. Still, there will never be a substitute for the spine-tingling experience of standing before the tombstone of an ancestor born when Cayuga County was young like I have. No substitute for walking the path of the original Erie Canal called "Clinton's ditch", or standing on the dam on the Owasco River that allowed the first grain mills to be built. You can learn about history on the Internet, but you can only experience it by going there and feeling it in person. Just my opinion. Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: Maybe I should also ask the question: How many out there DO NOT travel to Cayuga County, the County Offices, or to Museums here because "everything" is on the web? and while I am asking How many would rather see images on the web in enlarged formats rather than small, one size images in a book ? I contend that there is a place for both and that there is no way the pictures will ever be published in a paper format so that people can see the enlarged images. Who is ever going to publish a 40-50 inch print of a picture ? The only way to see these "pictures-in-pictures", that huge web enlargement provide, is on the web. Thus; to not publish on the web is to keep from the public their heritage. The best way to see the detail in old maps and images is on the web through enlargements. Pictures and maps we have looked at for years reveal new information when enlarged. ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Hi, Bill. I have traveled to Cayuga County three times over the past few years to do genealogy research about Port Byron and Throopsville. I certainly hope to return at some point since, as you point out, there is no substitute for on-site research. Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: I would be interested in knowing how many out there have traveled to Cayuga County or are planning a trip to Cayuga County to research their family history. Such information would be usefull in showing the powers that be, that "in spite" of the perception that the internet 'reduces' the need to actually come to a place, that it stimulates the desire to return to ones roots and to do on site research. It is my contention that the internet fosters the sharing of data and the desire to stay in contact with the place you are from and the people who still live there. That the internet is a tool for bringing people together. That it can promote tourism. Many can no longer travel due to distance and health constraints. Sites such as the Cayuga County GenWeb site, the County Historians site and the message lists allow those who can no longer travel to SHARE their knowledge with all. Knowledge that is normally lost in time. Sharing through the internet should not be looked upon as a "Loss in Revenue" but as an opportunity to save and record the history of our area the is scattered to the four corners of the globe. I look forward to hearing of your plans and previous trips to Cayuga County and experiences here. Sincerely Bill Hecht ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Going on vacation? Unsubscribe from NYCayuga-L by sending a message to [email protected] (or NYCayuga-D-request.com if you receive the digest) with just the word "unsubscribe" (no quotes) ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

http://content.lib.washington.edu/communitymuseum/resources.html I wanted to pass on a link to a project that is going on out in Forks Washington that could help all of you with deciding how to scan documents and photographs for permanent “back ups.” C. E. Jensen - Steinschönau Project ([email protected]) The Community Museum Project originated out of a day long workshop discussion in Forks nearly four years ago. The recipient of a very competitive federal grant, the project has been developed with the University of Washington, Burke Museum, Peninsula College, Hoh, Quileute and Makah Tribes and many others. The resources page has a lot of very good information on how to develop on-line exhibits, settings for scanning documents for specific uses, etc. I have provided the link to that resource page above. Truly, I hope that one of the additional beneficiaries of this effort are those family historians who have kept treasures and documents that are a critical part of the American legacy. Rod Fleck Forks, WA

Bill, I live in Renton Washington (suburb of Seattle) & don't remember how I found the NYCAYUGA site. It was some time ago & could have been the result of a Google search or I meandered there from somewhere on Cyndislist.com. I get email from a lot of rootsweb sites. Newly retired, I'm planning to take a trip this summer to Wisconsin to do more research & then on to Cayuga county for the first time where I hope to see Victory, Sterling, Oswego, etc., & work on my Timerson brick wall. There have been a number of posts lately regarding where to go to look for records, what times the facilities are open, and so on, which are extremely helpful in planning such a trip. This is a great list! Jan Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: I was curious where you live now and how you found this link? thanks bill JANICE COOPER wrote: >Thank you Bill, for all your photos, but particularly the air shots of Sterling. My gggrandparents came from Sterling, & altho it might not be as wooded as it was then, one can still get a sense of the lay of the land. How would one receive permission to print your photo on the front of next year's Christmas cards to my friends & relatives (with perhaps my ggrandparents picture inside?). > >My line is Timerson, with Jacob Josiah Timerson being born 1818 in Sterling. He married Eliza Mulholland (b. 1826). They moved their family to Wisconsin around 1850. This is my biggest brick wall. I cannot figure out with certainty who their parents were. Anybody out there with Timerson/Mulholland in their tree? > >Again, thanks for the photos. >Jan Cooper > >Bill Hecht wrote: >I first thought it was Sterling but now think its Sterling Valley. >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528small.jpg > >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528.jpg > >Old Topo map at >http://historical.maptech.com/getImage.cfm?fname=oswg00nw.jpg&state=NY > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > >Jan > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Going on vacation? Unsubscribe from NYCayuga-L by sending a message to [email protected] (or NYCayuga-D-request.com if you receive the digest) with just the word "unsubscribe" (no quotes) ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx Jan

I was curious where you live now and how you found this link? thanks bill JANICE COOPER wrote: >Thank you Bill, for all your photos, but particularly the air shots of Sterling. My gggrandparents came from Sterling, & altho it might not be as wooded as it was then, one can still get a sense of the lay of the land. How would one receive permission to print your photo on the front of next year's Christmas cards to my friends & relatives (with perhaps my ggrandparents picture inside?). > >My line is Timerson, with Jacob Josiah Timerson being born 1818 in Sterling. He married Eliza Mulholland (b. 1826). They moved their family to Wisconsin around 1850. This is my biggest brick wall. I cannot figure out with certainty who their parents were. Anybody out there with Timerson/Mulholland in their tree? > >Again, thanks for the photos. >Jan Cooper > >Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: >I first thought it was Sterling but now think its Sterling Valley. >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528small.jpg > >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528.jpg > >Old Topo map at >http://historical.maptech.com/getImage.cfm?fname=oswg00nw.jpg&state=NY > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > >Jan > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > >

You are welcome to use the photo for your cards but not for commercial use. Thanks for writing bill JANICE COOPER wrote: >Thank you Bill, for all your photos, but particularly the air shots of Sterling. My gggrandparents came from Sterling, & altho it might not be as wooded as it was then, one can still get a sense of the lay of the land. How would one receive permission to print your photo on the front of next year's Christmas cards to my friends & relatives (with perhaps my ggrandparents picture inside?). > >My line is Timerson, with Jacob Josiah Timerson being born 1818 in Sterling. He married Eliza Mulholland (b. 1826). They moved their family to Wisconsin around 1850. This is my biggest brick wall. I cannot figure out with certainty who their parents were. Anybody out there with Timerson/Mulholland in their tree? > >Again, thanks for the photos. >Jan Cooper > >Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: >I first thought it was Sterling but now think its Sterling Valley. >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528small.jpg > >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528.jpg > >Old Topo map at >http://historical.maptech.com/getImage.cfm?fname=oswg00nw.jpg&state=NY > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > >Jan > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > >

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Hi from another TX transplant! I live just down I-35 from Austin, in San Antonio...I grew up in Cayuga Co, on the Bancroft family farm at Barbers Corners. Used to work in Union Springs (at the bank and at GP). I love the aerial photos, especially of the Cayuga Lake area. And, though I still very much miss the changing seasons...the pictures remind me of the part I don't miss...the snow and ice! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Donna Bancroft Green Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: I still can not get over the fact that one can instantly make contact with a person in TEXAS that has ties to a small hamlet like Sterling Valley. What a small world Amazing! bill [email protected] wrote: >In a message dated 3/1/2005 10:26:35 AM Central Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: >Photo taken Sunday > >bill > >Yes, Sunday it must have been since there are cars in the church parking lot! > Thank you for the great job you are doing. My Demass family lived a few >doors down from the church for years and we have a family reunion every year in >July that starts witih a church service in that church. Thanks again, Marilyn > > >==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web

Thank you Bill, for all your photos, but particularly the air shots of Sterling. My gggrandparents came from Sterling, & altho it might not be as wooded as it was then, one can still get a sense of the lay of the land. How would one receive permission to print your photo on the front of next year's Christmas cards to my friends & relatives (with perhaps my ggrandparents picture inside?). My line is Timerson, with Jacob Josiah Timerson being born 1818 in Sterling. He married Eliza Mulholland (b. 1826). They moved their family to Wisconsin around 1850. This is my biggest brick wall. I cannot figure out with certainty who their parents were. Anybody out there with Timerson/Mulholland in their tree? Again, thanks for the photos. Jan Cooper Bill Hecht <[email protected]> wrote: I first thought it was Sterling but now think its Sterling Valley. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528small.jpg http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures115/11528.jpg Old Topo map at http://historical.maptech.com/getImage.cfm?fname=oswg00nw.jpg&state=NY ==== NYCAYUGA Mailing List ==== Have you visited the NYGenWeb project home page lately? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenweb ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx Jan

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This is a response to Marilyn in TX "My maternal grandmother, Reva DeMass Van Vleck, was born and lived the first 20 years of her life in Sterling Valley." My paternal grandmother, Izora S. Van Patten, lived in the area of Sterling Valley and Crocketts. Among her belongings that I have inherited, I found a photo that has written on it, "Van Vleck's cottage". I have no further information about the photo's origin, or who is sitting on the porch, or where the location is. I only knew was to NOT throw it out. Your message about your grandmother reminded me of the picture. (In the photo, the lady's wearing a long-hem dress, so was probably taken in the first part of the 1900's.) My roots and kinfolk are from Hannibal, Oswego Co. and northern Cayuga County, New York. (Cato, Ira, Victory, Sterling area) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To Bill, for the pictures of that area of Cayuga County, my heartfelt THANK YOU!! I have enjoyed the scenes. Seeing the area with the white snow is a special touch. Bette in GA [email protected] researching: Ackley, Tillinghast, Dyer (Jefferson & Herkimer Co NY) Palmer, Shutts, Kennedy, Knight, Lane (Oswego Co NY) Van Patten, Jewell, Bennett, Hitchcock, Rhodes (Cayuga Co NY)

Hello again, I'm really only a Texas transplant--I'm native New Yorker--mostly from Ulster County. My maternal grandmother, Reva DeMass Van Vleck, was born and lived the first 20 years of her life in Sterling Valley. Again, thank you for your wonderful contributions to this list, Marilyn In a message dated 3/1/2005 10:35:42 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: still can not get over the fact that one can instantly make contact with a person in TEXAS that has ties to a small hamlet like Sterling Valley. What a small world Amazing! bill [email protected] wrote: >In a message dated 3/1/2005 10:26:35 AM Central Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: >Photo taken Sunday > >bill > >Yes, Sunday it must have been since there are cars in the church parking lot! > Thank you for the great job you are doing. My Demass family lived a few >doors down from the church for years and we have a family reunion every year in >July that starts witih a church service in that church. Thanks again, Marilyn > >