This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dpfahl_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21107.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can subscribe to the post-journal at www.post-journal.com. You can also view some of the daily articles for free. If you go to the Rootsweb home page and go to the Chautauqa County Gen Web area you will find a link to the microfilmed Chautauqua County newspapers and where they are housed. I am trying to find out if they are indexed. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21119.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact the school. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pandakat Surnames: BUTTS, HESS, VESTER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21119.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there any way to get any more student lists? I'm partitually looking for any on from the BUTTS families. Thank you for your reply. It is really appriciated, Ferne Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21119.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Westfield Academy and Central School is now a public school. It has been in continuous operation at least since 1830. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pandakat Surnames: BUTTS, HESS, VESTER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21121/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Someone was very nice and did a lot of research for me a couple of years ago on my grand-parents, Henry and Ethel Vester. I got the info, but my check was never cashed. My computer has crashed several times, and one of the things I lost was her name and address. Any help, so that I can send another check, would be helpful. THANK YOU ALL, Ferne VESTER JOHNSON, in Riverside, CA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pandakat Surnames: BUTTS, HESS, VESTER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21120/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother Ethel Viola HESS VESTER told me she was born in either Stedman or Sherman. I have never been able to locate any info on her birth. Her parents were Moses and Estella BUTTS HESS. (Estella was raised by James and Lydia BUTTS MANLEY, Lydia was Pardon BUTTS' daughter.) Can anyone help or point me in a new direction? I've been looking for any birth/baptismal info for at least 10 years on her. Thank you, Ferne Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pandakat Surnames: BUTTS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21119/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Chautauqua Genealogist, The," Vol 19, #4, Pg 69, dtd Nov 1996; "Catalogue of the Instructors and Students of Westfield Private Academy, for the Year ending May 22, 1830"; Jacon Butts is listed as a student. Does anyone have any info on this school and/or Jacob Butts? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobinFrazier49 Surnames: Wing, Witter, Shawl, Santee Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/3464.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Photos of Daniel and Elihu would be unlikely as the camera was not invented until around 1814???... some say as late as 1839... I am no history expert... But if 1839 is correct, it would be impossible as they were both deceased by then... Portraits would be the most likely way their images would have been recorded, if at all... unfortunately I have neither... but wish I did... I am the 5th Gr-Grand-daughter of Daniel Wing 1757 - 1832 I have been on a quest to figure out why this Daniel left Dartmouth, MA, moving to Vermont and then to Clymer, NY. If anyone has this sort of information I would dearly love to know it. Thanks... Robin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21117.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Village of Forestville is incorporated into the Town of Hanover, and the Town family is spread widely through the Town. The Historian of Hanover, Mildred Becker, 10960 Dennison Road, Forestville, NY 14062, 716-965-2724, retired as legal secretary to Supreme Court Judge Lee Town Adams. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alygal_1 Surnames: Town, Williams Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21117/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, we are putting together a family tree of the Grover Town family of Forestville NY. The Towns appear to have been from Hanover then settled in Forestville. Charles Williams married Alice Town. Charles' family were originally from Bovina, Alleghany county (Harold Grant Williams was his father). Charles and Alice moved to California and our family is attempting to put together a tree of the extended family. 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.

Does anyone have access to, or knowledge of, a free site for finding birth records in, or about, 1795-1800 for NYS, specifically, Oneida Cty...maybe. Don't know where, specifically... I am searching for a birth location for Charles Thompson...anywhere in NYS. Thanks in advance, and kind regards, Al ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [6] Great-3-Grandson of …Charles Thompson …; born …22 Feb 1798, (? Chautauqua, ?Oneida), NYS, US; died shortly before Oct. 18, 1844 [re death settlement record, Instrument 4674(?); Dec 1845], Cherry Valley area of Athol, PEC, Ont., Can. and his …1st …wife …Hannah Huycke…; born c 1798 as well…, Ameliasburgh, Athol, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; died 28, Nov. 1874, Wainfleet, Welland Cty., Ontario, Canada; md. c. 1822. She being b’d Wilson’s Cemetery, Winger, Ontario, Canada. Who is the son of …Solomon Thompson…; who married Polly [Mary] Lynde-Smith [7] Great-4-Grandson of ...Solomon Thompson...; born 23 Nov 1761, Brimfield, Hampden Cty., Middlesex, MA; died 03 Aug 1825, Cherry Valley, Athol, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada and his ..1st ... wife ...Polly [Mary] Lynde-Smith...; born c. 1764, (? Brimfield or Leicester), Hampden Cty., Middlesex, MA…; md July 13, 1786 [Smith, C.R.]; died 15 Dec 1831, Cherry Valley area of Athol, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. Who is the son of …James Thompson [Jr.]…; who married ...Mary [Hancock] “Hitchock” [widow Hitchock, w/o Nathaniel Hitchcock] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <><> [197.6.vi] CHARLES7, b. Feb. 22, 1798; New York state (thought to be Oneida Cty or Chautauqua Cty) d. before Oct. 18, 1844, date in records at settling of his estate [1844/10/18]; Athol Township, Ont. [This is the present editor’s line.] Married Hannah Huyck(e); bc. 1800; mc. May-Aug. 1822] d. Nov. 28, 1874, 10:00 a.m. [Andrew Thompson’s diaries]. His parents are thought to have emigrated from Oneida, or Chautauqua, NYS, between 1810 and 1814] See brother James’ marriage certificate’s information for confirmation of parents. [Marriage: First son Nathaniel8 born: b.c. Feb 28. or May 13, 1823; so Charles7’ marriage should have been between May and August of 1822. ] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: THOMPSON Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:39:09 -0400 From: b1caez02 <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Is there anyone out there doing research on any Thompson connected to French Creek or Clymer, or Oneida...and who trace back to Brimfield or Woburn, MA.? You may not be aware of the MA connections yet, but you may be aware of the French Creek and Clymer connections. I know that their are a few of you out there, so give me a shout so we can get something going with this brood. ...Al -- BLOGS: LIFE'S GRIPES: personal studies of the ethos of varied societies. 1. http://amerethos.blogspot.com/ 2. http://canadethos.blogspot.com/ 3. http://islamethos.blogspot.com/ Al ...: Genealogist... B.A., M.Ed., (U.E., S.A.R. pending), L.O.L... [rtd] Researching Surnames: Claydon-Cambridge, Eng.; Ont., Can.--Damude-Ont, Can. Dempster-Scotland--------------------Fraser-Nairn, Scotland Gisso-Ontario Can.-------------------Hainer-Ont., Can.; Mich. US Hancock-Mass, US---------------------Hill-Ontario Can. Hitchock-Mass, US--------------------Huycke-Ont., Can. Lynde-Mass. US-----------------------Moore-NJ'r'y, US; Ont. Can. Smith-Ont., Can.---------------------Swan-Nairn, Scotland; Ont.,Can. Thompson-Mass., US; Ont., Can.-------Upper-NJ'r'y, US; Ont., Ca. Whitmore-Mass. US--------------------Wilson-Ont., Can. Woodworth-Camb., Eng.----------------Young-Germany; Ont., Can. Zimmerman-Germany; Ont., Can. ...and all names associated with those lines. eFAX ME: 1 (267) 285-5306 [use the numeral 1 only if from outside NA. The LARGE PRINT giveth, and the small print, taketh away! Part o' the 23d Psalm "Surely guidness an' mercy, despite a' my roamin' Wull gang wi' me doon tae the brink o' the river. Ayont it nae mair o' the eerie an' gloamin' I wull bide in the Hame o' my Faither for ever." GOD DOES NOT LIVE "OUT THERE" HE LIVES "IN HERE"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: danad188 Surnames: SPENCER, CROSBY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/3511.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Info. I have on John SPENCER: is from a Death Certificate & Biography done in 1892 of his son Reuben SPENCER (named after his grandfather) - Biography - Reuben SPENCER , was a Treasurer of Kalamazoo County Michigan making his home in Richland Twp., he was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 12, 1825, and is a son of John and Betsey (CROSBY) SPENCER, natives of Connecticut. His grandfather, Reuben SPENCER, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and his fahter John did brave service in the war of 1812, being 18 years old when he joined the army. .......... Death Certificate of son Reuben SPENCER - DOD : 2 Feb 1908 in Ann Arbor, Michigan - lists parents as John & Betsey (CROSBY) SPENCER. I found a John SPENCER in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Census Records of Villenova, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. - living with his wife Eliza & later with a grandson Arden SPENCER - I am not sure if it is the same John SPENCER that I am looking for as the wife was 25 years younger than John - could be 2nd wife ? You can email me at [email protected] with any information you have on John or his family - willing to share info. on the SPENCER's. 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.

Date of admission is also included. Sorry for the omission. ----- Original Message ----- From: Deanna Smith To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:37 PM Subject: Fields in the New York State Poorhouse records The Poorhouse records for every County in NY State are at the NY State Archives in Albany, on microfilm. They are not alpha, but great fun to search. Each field is not always filled in. Often much is not known about the inmate; however, the person who admitted him; or at least is the next of kin or close friend is given. Sometimes as address for this person. Inmates name Age, birthplace Last residence (1906-1921 only) How long in US if not a citizen How long in NY State At what port landed 91875-1905 only) If head money paid (1875-1905 only) If Naturalized, when and where (1906-1921 only) Birthplace of each parents Inmates education Habits (temperate or intemperate Habits of ftaher If arents dependent or self-supporting If grandparents, brothers, sisters, and other relatives dependent or self-supporting (1875-1905 only) Inmate's occupation Religion (1906-1921 only) If a parent, how many children living (1875-190 only) Health and dependency of children (1875-1905 only) What labor can inmate perform If inmate has rec'd public relief If inmate has rec'd private relief (1875-1905 only) If parents or other relatives have rec'd relief (1875-1905 only) If inmate previously in an institution Names and addresses of relatives or friends (1906-1921) Deanna

The Poorhouse records for every County in NY State are at the NY State Archives in Albany, on microfilm. They are not alpha, but great fun to search. Each field is not always filled in. Often much is not known about the inmate; however, the person who admitted him; or at least is the next of kin or close friend is given. Sometimes as address for this person. Inmates name Age, birthplace Last residence (1906-1921 only) How long in US if not a citizen How long in NY State At what port landed 91875-1905 only) If head money paid (1875-1905 only) If Naturalized, when and where (1906-1921 only) Birthplace of each parents Inmates education Habits (temperate or intemperate Habits of ftaher If arents dependent or self-supporting If grandparents, brothers, sisters, and other relatives dependent or self-supporting (1875-1905 only) Inmate's occupation Religion (1906-1921 only) If a parent, how many children living (1875-190 only) Health and dependency of children (1875-1905 only) What labor can inmate perform If inmate has rec'd public relief If inmate has rec'd private relief (1875-1905 only) If parents or other relatives have rec'd relief (1875-1905 only) If inmate previously in an institution Names and addresses of relatives or friends (1906-1921) Deanna

Division of Military Naval Affairs, 330 Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY 12110-2223. They have about 30,000 cards for the Army National Guard 1941-1946 Deanna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21116.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Pomfret Town Clerk, 9 Day Street, Fredonia, NY 14063, has annual land rolld for Dunkirk from 1809 until 1859. Land owners are listed by name, lot number, and assessed valuation of property. The City of Dunkirk and the Town of Dunkirk were organized in 1859. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RLJorg78 Surnames: Cooley, Meade,Bristol Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21116/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information regarding Marilla or perhaps Mary Cooley, born in 1820's. Father may have been Peter Cooley. Brother was Harley Cooley. Marilla married to a Meade, had one daughter Julia Meade. Marilla eventually remarried to a W W Bristol. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Ron J Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: twrightsup Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/5560.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also descended from Levi Wright and Deborah Butterfield. Can you give me info. and the previous generations of the Wright family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Irishlovey_1 Surnames: BUCHANAN, BENTLEY, APPLING, DORSEY, PAIGE, BEARD, THOMPSON, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21115/mb.ashx Message Board Post: She is survived by her husband, Wilson Buchanan; Buchanan, Sarah Sarah Buchanan Sarah Buchanan, 84, of Beverly Nursing Home and formerly of 645 East 19th Street died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born in Holland, Ga. on August 15, 1923 daughter of the late Ferris and Maggie Bentley Appling. She was a member of House of Prayer Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband, Wilson Buchanan; daughters, Helen Dorsey of Holland, Ga. and Eileen Paige of Erie, Pa.; sons, Glenn Buchanan and his wife Norma, and James Buchanan all of Erie, Pa., eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She is further survived by two nephews Ferris Beard and Stanley Beard, and one niece Francis Thompson, all of Erie, Pa. Friends may call at the House of Prayer, 155 East 21st Street, Erie, Pa. on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend services there on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Erie County! Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the House of Prayer. Friends are also invited to attend a post service dinner at the House of Prayer immediately following the interment. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathySloan2002 Surnames: WILLETT, NICKERSON, BROWN, BRADY, HILLIKER, SEARS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21114/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jamestown Post Journal Obituary July 6, 1932 Edwin Willett, R.F.D. Falconer, died Wednesday(July 6, 1932) at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susie Hilliker, at the age of 58 years. He is survived by a son Edwin Willett, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN; his mother, Mrs. Emma Willett of Levant, three brothers, Sol Willett, William Willett and John Willett, R.F.D. Falconer; six sisters, Mrs. Sarah Nickerson of Kennedy, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Jamestown, Mrs. ALice Brady of Chicago, Mrs. Anna Barker, Mrs. Susie Hilliker and Mrs. Hilda Sears, all of R.F.D. Falconer. Mr. Willett came to the United States from England when he was 14 years of age and had resided in the towns of Ellicott and Poland. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his mother in Levant. 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.