This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PETTIT, HALL, HILL, REYNOLDS, BECKER, OGDEN, BAILEY Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12092 Message Board Post: In records the name has 3 spellings all the same family PETTIT, William K d July 17 1981 ae 78 lot 603 PETTIT, Laura E. nee HALL 7-8-1840 / 1-11-1926 wife of William Pettit William K PETTIT A son of James Jacob and Sarah HILL PETTIT of Perry NY where he was b Jan 13, 1835. his early childhood was passed in his native town but while very young his parents removed to the West and settled at Kenosha WI and there he grew to manhood, After completing his studies, he secured a position on the Railroad, and was rapidly advanced until he became an engineer, About this time the Civil War broke out and heeding the call of his country, he enlisted in CO D 1st Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry for 3 months when he reenlisted this time in the 84th Wisconsin Vol Infantry. Because of his experience, he was detailed to operate a locomotive between Memphis TN and Charleston SC and thus took part in the exceedingly important task of transporting troops and supplies to and from the front. He did this so well he was promoted in rank and at the time of his discharge held a commission of First LT, He returned from active service in 1865 and settled in Chautauqu! a CO NY at Portland where the remainder of his life was spent. He was united in marriage Sept 20, 1864 at Portland to Miss Laura REYNOLDS, a dau of Ruth HALL and Richard REYNOLDS, a prominent family of Portland, To them were born 5 children, 1. Frederick R, Jan 23, 1866 d Feb 20 1870, 2, Henry W. Dec 6 1867 a prosperous farmer on his fathers homestead. Married 1st to Lizzie OGDEN, who d 1914, 2nd to Clara BECKER of Boston, . 3, George b October 15 1869, m1896 to Isabell KIBBE by whom he had 2 ch, Marion R b Feb 6 1900 and William K b Dec 19, 1902 and is now a farmer on the homestead. 4, Edith S b Dec 29, 1871 m 1st Edward BRADLEY, m 2nd Homer FRANCIS; 5, Ruth Hall Pettit born Jan 31 1875 m Ernest BAILEY by whom she had 3 children twins, Kathleen and Angaleen, and Florence ( History of Chautauqua Co NY John P Downs and Fenwick Henley Editor 1921 ) family so far found in Portland Evergreen Cemetery PETIT (Is PETTIT) All lot 069 Frederick R. 1866 / 2-20-1870 Henry, 10-20-1962, age 92, Dean Grape Growers, Mem Grange. Son of William and Laura Mae, 11-19-1952, age 74 William W. 1835 /5-31-1899, Lt. 1st Wis Reg. Civil War PETTIT all lot 603 George R. 4-30-1947, age 77 son of William and Laura Isabella, 1-31-1955 age 82 Jeanette, 3-10-1964, age 58

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/SRB.2ACE/12080.3.1 Message Board Post: If your question is directed at me, I don't know the answer to it. See we have this very large, very frail family bible. My grandmother had it and she brought it by one day and we kept it. So my mom copied all the information recorded into it on paper, and now the bible is wrapped in cloth, hiding in a deep dark closet. There are names, and there are dates. Not all names have dates. Some have a little information as to a location, like where someone was married, but not many. I believe my great grandmother was the person who wrote down all of the information, but I do not know for sure. As I said before, I wasn't even aware that there were Staffords in the family until I read it in the bible. So I posted it on Chautauqua County because that is where alot of my relatives ended up. But I don't know if these people ever even stepped foot in Chautauqua. My only hope is that someone comes accross this who has knowledge of someone I've listed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hazard, Newbury, Rathbun, Maus, Wilson, Brown, Leroy Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12091 Message Board Post: Columbus C. Hazard - The Town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, NY, was Mr. Hazard’s birthplace and here he has spent his long and useful life. He is one of Ellery’s prosperous and contented farmers, a man who has borne his share of community responsibility and faithfully performed every trust reposed in his. He is a son of Caleb and Hannah (Newbury) Hazard, and grandson of Sylvester and Anna Hazard. Sylvester Hazard, the pioneer in Chautauqua County, was a farmer in Delaware County and he and his wife came here with some of their children, others being born in Chautauqua County. Their children were: Caleb, Mary, Lucy, David, Arnold, Aldrich, Phoebe, Henry, Mercy, Robertson, Betsey, William. Caleb Hazard, the eldest son and father of Columbus C. Hazard, was born in 1807, and came with his parents to Chautauqua County in 1818. He was a carpenter and joiner in early life, but later became a farmer. He was prominent in local affairs, and at one time served his town as highway commissioner. Caleb Hazard and his wife, were the parents of the following children: Laura A., Algernon D., Columbus C. and Americus D. Columbus Hazard was born in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, NY, June 17, 1850. He attended the district school in his youth and grew to manhood on the home farm. When the time came to choose his own occupation he continued in the same line, and his business life has been mainly spent in farming. In politics a Republican. Mr. Hazard served as highway commissioner for one term of two years, and for about twelve years has been assessor for the town of Ellery, his term not expiring until 1923. This endorsement of his fairness and good judgment coming from his neighbors and friends of a lifetime is a splendid testimonial. The only limit to his tenure of office will be his physical ability to perform the duties pertaining thereto, so well has he performed these duties in the past. Early in its history, Mr. Hazard became a member of Ellery Grange No. 353, Patrons of Husbandry, and has for many years been one of its leading members. He has filled all the chairs, including that of master, holding that office for three years. or about fourteen years he has been a director of the Patrons Fire Relief Association and is still serving in that capacity. He is also a past worthy grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and affiliates with the Chautauqua Branch of the New York State Farm Bureau. Mr. Hazard married, Sept. 10, 1877, Eliza Rathbun, born March 8, 1859, near Willoughby, Ohio; died Feb. 3, 1920, in Ellery; daughter of John B. and Asenath Rathbun. Mr. and Mrs. Hazard are the parents of four children: 1. Ivah C., born April 13, 1880; married Elton Maus, of Ellery; children: Harold, Jessie and Izora. 2. Bessie Belle, born Oct. 14, 1883, died at the age of eight and one-half years. 3. C. Mabel, born Aug. 9, 1885; married Henry Wilson, of Ellery; children: Mildred and Flossy. 4. Cassius C., born April 19, 1895; he enlisted in the United States Army, Nov. 4, 1917; and was assigned to the mechanical repair department; he was sent overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces, and most of his service abroad was with the American Postoffice at Nevers, France; he was honorable discharged in March, 1919, and returned to his home; he married Ruby Brown, of Falconer. History of Chautauqua County and its People - Downs - 1921 Columbus Christopher Hazard (Hazzard) was born June 17, 1850 town of Ellery on Pickard Street. He died May 18, 1929. Age 78/11/1 Buried May 20, 1929 Bemus Point Cemetery. Son of Celeb and Hannah Newbury Hazzard, eldest son. Married Sept. 10, 1877 Elizabeth “Eliza” A. Rathbun. Born March 8, 1859 Euclid, near Willoughby, Ohio. Died Feb. 3, 1920 in her home in Town of Ellery. Age 80/10/26. Buried Bemus Point Cemetery. d/o John B. & Asenath Leroy Rathbun. Children : 1. Iva C. married Elton Maus of Ellery. 2. Bessie Belle. Born Oct. 14, 1885. Died April 10, 1892. 3. Carrie Mabel. Married Henry Wilson of Ellery. 4. Cassius Columbus “Jack” died Sept. 14, 1964 at Fort Bayard Veterans Hospital, Fort Bayard, N.M. Age 69. Buried South Lawn Memorial Park, Tucson, Ariz. Married Ruby Brown. Born 1899. Died May 16, 1964 Tucson, Ariz. Buried with her husband in Ariz. d/o George A. & Ida L. Cornell Brown.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stafford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12080.3 Message Board Post: There is no mention of a Geographical Region. Where are these good people are associated? H Trump

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Robert Hancock GALBRAITH which was taken at the L. C. Hoard Studio in Dunkirk, New York. The photograph was taken in October 1880 when Robert was just 4 months old. Based on limited research and thanks to the help of a GALBRAITH Family Researcher I believe that we do know something of Robert's family. Robert was the son of John W. & Ellen GALBRAITH. During the 1880 census the family was living in Dunkirk, NY with records indicating the following information: John W. GALBRAITH, age 48, b. in Scotland Ellen GALBRAITH, age 43, b. in Scotland Campbell GALBRAITH, age 14, b. in NY John H. GALBRAITH, age 9, b. in NY Ellen C. GALBRAITH, age 7, b. in NY Peter W. GALBRAITH, age 5, b. in NY Mary J. GALBRAITH, age 2, b. in NY I believe that Robert was likely born just after the 1880 census was recorded as he is included with the family in the 1900 census of Dunkirk, NY as follows: John W. GALBRAITH, b. Oct 1831, age 68, married 35 years, b. in Scot, parents b. in Scot, occupation not legible Ellen GALBRAITH, wife, b. June 1836, age 63, married 35 yrs, 7 children/6 living, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, Housewife John GALBRAITH, son, b. Jul 1868, age 31, b. NY, Boarcesman? Ellen GALBRAITH, dau, b. Oct 1872, age 27, b. NY, School Teacher Mary GALBRAITH, dau, b. Jan 1878, age 22, b. NY, School Teacher Robert GALBRAITH, son, b. June 1880, age 19, b. NY, At School I am hoping to locate someone from this GALBRAITH Family so that this precious old photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simmons, Andrews, Cannon, Waid Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12082.1 Message Board Post: I have used "Reunion" for years and love the program. You can visit their website @ http://www.leisterpro.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JEFFERDS, Mc MAHON , SHEAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12090 Message Board Post: Hello everyone, This is a biography of a well-known Chautauqua businessman named Lamont Jefferds.This information could interest any- one else studying this family. The biography comes from "History of Chautauqua County, New York and it's people", by John Downs & Fenwick Hedley. Published in 1921. **************************************************************** Lamont Allen Jefferds, a prominent figure in the industrial life of Brocton, Chautauqua County , N.Y. , where he has been engaged in the manu- facture of furniture for a number of years, is a native of Randolph, Cattaraugus county N.Y. , where his birth occurred Nov 7 , 1878, a son of Owel and Emma ( Hard- ing) Jefferds, his parents now making their home in New York City, where the elder Mr. Jefferds is the Assistant cashier of the Seaboard National Bank. Lamont Jefferds passed his childhood at his native place and there attended the local public schools for a time. When his parents removed to New York City he accompanied them and attended the public schools of the Metropolis until he was sent to the Chamberlain Institute at Randolph, N.Y. After completing his gen- eral education at the latter institution, he entered the New York Commercial School of New York City, where he was prepared for a career in business. He then entered the employ of the New York Telephone Com- pany, where he worked in a clerical capacity for five years, and was then given a position in the Seaboard National Bank in which his father was an officer. There he remained for another five years, and then became associated with the Farish Stafford Company, where he was employed for six years longer. At the end of that period, having gained a wide knowledge of business methods generally and of banking in particular, he left New York City and retuned to his native place, where he took a position in the Randolph Bank. His next asso- tiation was with the departement store of T.E. Adams Company at Randolph, where he was connected with the retail department for two years, after which he entered the services of Randolph furniture Works as assist- ant to the Secretary-Treasurer. After three years spent there in learning the business of manufacturing furni- ture, Mr. Jefferds was ordered the position of Assistant Manager of the factory the Brocton Furniture Com- pany of Brocton, N.Y. , and came to this place on Feb 1, 1916 to take up his new task. Since that time he has continued in that capacity and has done much to advance the interests of the of the important concern with which he is associated. He has made of himself of the greatest value to his employers, and everything points to a brilliant future for him in the line of business that he has chosen. Mr. Jefferds has always taken a public-spirited interest in the general life of the communities where he has dwelt , and is a conspicuous figure in the social circle of Broc- ton, he is a Republicain in politics and a Methodist in religious belief, attending the Methodist Episcopal church of Brocton. Lamont Allen Jefferds was united in marriage September 16 , 1907 , at Randolph, N.Y. with Tillie M. Shean, of that town, a daughter of Michael W. And Bridget ( Mc- Mahon) Shean. Two children have been born of this union, as follows: Milton Lamont and Donald Francis. ************************************************************* P.S. Donald F Jefferds is my cousin's Dad and there are descendants on this branch.

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/SRB.2ACE/12089 Message Board Post: Looking for information about Jane Brunson b. abt 1790 in New York. She is the daughter of John and Hannah Brunson. She married John Randall around 1810-1812. After marriage she and John moved to Clermont County Ohio.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RYCKMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SRB.2ACE/2137.2.1 Message Board Post: Lawrence Richard 1st son of Garrett who is a son of Lydia FAY and Lawrence F RYCKMAN, Lydia is widowed or seperated from husband in PORTLAND BEFORE 1850 with GARROT (sp) Lawrence F SR came to Fredonia as a student at the academy met Miss FAY whom he later married, trained in the Clothiers business , some years after his marriage he removed to HERKIMER CO, he died there in 1873 His children were GARRETT, Lucy F (Mrs Henry G WILSON of Pasadena CA) Mary E Mrs MUNSON, GARRETT was very close to his grandfather FAY and learned the wine business, ( A lot written on that part, ) He Married Jennie A REYNOLDS 2 ch LAWRENCE R (RICHARD SENIOR) and RUTH E ( the nurse died same week as Richard JUNIOR) in FL ) History of Chautauqua County, New York Westfield Chapter, see Photo attached I hope you can see it, not very good quality

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SRB.2ACE/2137.2 Message Board Post: Hi found a bit am still recording Portland Evergreen Cemetery, Portland CHAUTAUQUA CO NY RYCKMAN, Alice KELLEY /KELLY b Feb 7 1903 d April 10 1981 ae 78 lot 196 circle b PA RYCKMAN, Lawrence Richard 15 Aug 1916 d July 12, 1980 Palm Beach, Florida ae 64 lot 296 son of Lawrence Richard b Oct 26 1876 and Pearl Rickman b Portland siblings Elizabeth Carol , Eugene? , Edgar the Mother and Edgar d in FL are not listed here RYCKMAN Ruth E 28 Jan 1884 d July 21, 1980 ae 96 Melbourne Beach, Brevard, Florida lot 296 * in 1930 Ruth is still single a private duty nurse in Melbourne FL there are probably more here will post them as I find them

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/SRB.2ACE/6274.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi I'll let you find this family connection, I found Adair in Portland but this family is all over the globe; Portland Evergreen Cemetery Chautauqua Co NY DEVEREAUX, Adair d July 25 1980 ae 86 lot 24 C son of Rosa Lawson and Miner d 1909 Devereaux son of Washington in 1900 Adair is home in 1900 Altory, Decatur, Kansas age 3 brother Roy is 5 father is 48 b PA mother Rose is 25 in 1920 Adair is in Sheffield, Warren PA wife then is Gertrude the father of Adair, Miner Devereaux was adopted in Sherman when he was 8 DEVEREAUX Hilder (sp Hildur in SS DI) 20 Feb 1904 d Nov 3 1987 Brocton C 24 E 3

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRANDOW, NOWELL, MILLFORD, RICHARD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12088 Message Board Post: ASHVILLE - Dennis D. ''Joe'' Brandow, 53, of 2329 West Lake Road, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2003) in his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1949, in Jamestown, the son of the late Lowell and Lillian Nowell Brandow. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1969 to 1971.He is survived by his companion of 22 years, Carl Millford, with whom he made his home; two brothers: Bruce Brandow of Mayville and Robert Brandow of Falconer; and three sisters: Alice Brandow of Lakewood, Judy Richard of Jamestown and Agnes Brandow of Clermont, Fla. Burial will be in Bentley Cemetery, Lakewood, NY.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DENNIS, CHASE, STINO Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12087 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 6/24/2004 Peter W. Dennis, 57, of 15 Roland Road, formerly of Reno, Nev., died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday (June 23, 2004) in his home. A native of Jamestown, he was born July 9, 1946, the son of Edith L. Chase Dennis and the late Franklin J. Dennis. He was a 1964 graduate of Southwestern Central School and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War from Jan. 25, 1966, to Jan. 18, 1968. He had been employed as an underwriter by the former Uniguard Insurance Co. for 15 years, and in the shipping department at Rand Machine Products for 19 years, retiring March 2004 due to illness. Besides his mother of Jamestown, he is survived by his wife, Kathleen M. Stino Dennis, whom he married Nov. 22, 1969; and two brothers: Scott R. Dennis of Marietta, Ga., and Stuart Dennis of Mauldin, S.C. He was preceded in death by his father, who died July 29, 2001. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.

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/SRB.2ACE/12080.2 Message Board Post: My Harriet E. Wallace Stafford was born in ca 1857 and died in 1925. She married Frank Stafford and they lived in Yoakum, TX. So I doubt this Staffprd family is related. Thanks anyway for writing. Sarah

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WEBSTER, GRANGER, WOOLEY, TUCKER, SNYDER, SWETLAND, RUSSELL, WEBER, BRUYERE Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12086 Message Board Post: WEBSTER Adell, (* may be the Delia in census b ca 1848 Portland, dau of Jason ca 1816 son of George)and Hannah she is 18 in 1870, gone by 1880 WEBSTER, Ann WOOLEY 1793-1873 Born and Married in Cazenovia Madison Co NY. Wife of Jason WEBSTER WEBSTER Ashbill , born 9-22-1829, Luzerne Co.,PA son of Jason and wife Ann WOOLEY died 1850 WEBSTER, James H. 1819-1870, son of Jason and Ann WOOLEY WEBSTER m Mary TUCKER * James Hervey WEBSTER b October 14, 1820 in Allegany Co PA and died at the age of 50 in Portland, NY and his boyhood was spent mainly on the farm of his father there. He was a farmer in Portland til his death \He and Mary TUCKER had the following ch, ** Jason,( b ca 1845 Portland) Herbert T , Henry Hb 7/30/1849 a physician in MI,. Ella Ann, Ralph D,(to Defiance OH) Israel J ( ca 1858 ) Nelson R (to Defiance OH) and 1 son Monroe and dau Sarah who d in infancy. ( the JASON son of James Hervey lived with parents in P in 1870 ae 25 He was b in OHIO m to Sophia b Ger lived Ottowa Ohio 1 ch Ella m to Frank PARK in OH Jason and Sophia d after 1920 in Ottowa CO OH Sophia a wid in 1930 here with dau Ella Parks ( His wife Mary TUCKER remarried Philip R SNYDER and went to Ottowa Co Ohio , son Nelson lived with her there WEBSTER, Jason, b Jan 12, 1789 d - July 4th 1856 Son of Ashbel WEBSTER JR b Aug 3, 1756 Soldier of the Revolution and Mercy SWETLAND M Ann WOOLEY June 4, 1815, known ch were *Sarah Ann m Robert RUSSELL Ashbel , James Hervey and Abigail b 1822 m Neal SWETLAND WEBSTER Mary A. Infant WEBSTER Mary J. 1824-1907 WEBSTER Monroe A, infant son of James Hervey and Mary Tucker Webster WEBSTER Daniel Patrick, 2-7-1967, buried on top of Julia BRUYERE lot 488E (* note there is another JASON WEBSTER b 17 JUL 1814 Cazenovia son of George Webster B April 12, 1786 brother of Jason 1789) and Martha “Patty” Weber” he lived his entire adult life here in P and may be b here 09 JAN 1893 wife Hannah TOWNSEND b 15 SEP 1818 Lagrangeville, Dutchess she d before 1880 in 1850 dau DELIA and son Townsend Webster drowned in Lake Erie 1862 he was b ca 1844 ** Also probably here is Daniel WEBSTER brother of Jason , 2 DEC 1793 d Portland NY, 26 JAN 1857 wife Almira CHAMPLIN, b 6 FEB 1796 d aft 1880 lived w David (JUNIOR 1818) and Julene WEBSTER (dau) GRANGER ( ch LEMI and JAMES) Another dau of Daniel is Miriam WEBSTER m to R. D. ? FULLER in Portland b ca 1822 there are a lot more in this cemetery I have no records for yet dating back to the Revolution, I have NOTHING further on this family yet nor am I looking for them, just posting found family info Post any added info here as a followup

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TUBBS, PARKER , HODGES Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12085 Message Board Post: Florence Tubbs WESTFIELD - Florence Roberta Tubbs, 87, of 162 North Portage St., died Thursday (Jan. 23, 2003) in Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. She was born May 7, 1915, in Ceres, Pa., the daughter of Benjamin and Daisy Metz Williams. She is survived by twin daughters: Judy Allen and Janny Rothwell, both of Westfield; eight grandchildren: 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Benjamin Williams.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton TUBBS, whom she married Oct. 20, 1934, in Buffalo, and who died Aug. 16, 1999; a daughter, Marcia May Tubbs in 1948; her stepfather, Felix Bilger; and seven sisters: Olive Pfeiffer, Ada Kubanek, Vera Camp, Mary and Ruth Greissinger, Margaret Stack and Dorothy Williams. (PJ obit) Eltons family is buried in Portland Evergreen Cemetery Portland Chautauqua Co NY ELTON is not found here nor his wife PORTLAND EVERGREEN TUBBS Electa PARKER d 9-30-1947 age 69 lot 560 ne TUBBS, Vernon, b Jan 1877 d 10-10-1941 age 64 son of Wilson And 1st wife Olive (HODGES) Tubbs b Mckean Co PA Had sons Parker (here) and Elton,burial unknown 19 Feb 1912 d 16 Aug 1999 Westfield TUBBS, Vera R 29 Nov 1921 Nov 14 1991 ae 70 lot 19 D TUBBS, Parker Wilson b Nov 1 1898 d Aug 17, 1981 ae 83 lot 580 son of Vernon TUBBS and Electa Bertha PARKER b here also Parker was a crane operator at the Locomotive plant TUBBS, Elsie b NY father Germany wife of Parker W 30 Jan 1898 d Dec 1981 Portland * they had a son Gerald TUBBS ca 1922 Portland living I have NOTHING further on this family nor am I looking for them, just found family info Post any added info here as a followup

I have a James Record who is buried in Dewittville Cemetery, Chautauqua County, NY. He was married to Huldah Allen. James was born 8/6/1776 and died 10/21/1855. His daughter Clarissa was married first to Isaac Phillips, and then to Ebenezer Briggs. I received this information from a descendant. James Record was his GGG Grandfather. Sue

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/SRB.2ACE/12056.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Dee, Thanks for posing this info. I agree that Abel is a good guess for a son of the John Stafford of Ellington. Given the available data, I would come to this conclusion also. But it troubles me that Abel does not appear in John Stafford's will. I am trying to think of a reason why this could be. There is always the chance that I might have missed Abel three years ago when I looked at John Stafford's will. Abel's name could have been buried in the document and I just didn't pick it up. The wills in Erie, PA are on microfiche and must be read on dim readers in the basement of the courthouse. My eyes and my patience were tried. Had I copied the entire will, I could be absolutely certain. Now I am going to guess as to why the will is in Erie, PA. I think that John may have died there, perhaps while living with his daughter in Union Twp, Erie Co, PA. She was Sally Killbourne [Stafford] Mather, wife of Louis Mather (thank you Mike Stafford for finding them there). Perhaps the will was made after John took sick and was done in anticipation of his death. Then as now, lawyers sought to include all of the potential claimants to an estate in a will so as to make the testator's wishes as clear as possible and to preclude any unwanted claims. If an an heir had been adequately provided for in the testator's eyes, then that person would usually receive a token amount, perhaps a dollar. This would happen even in cases of estrangement. But for a stirps heir not to be mentioned... well, I would think that should raise questions. The 1812 claim could provide some additional information as it mentions "heirs." These claims usually consist of one legal-sized form (front and back). They usually lack affidavits and supporting documents and are generally of limited use in providing relationships. This one could be an exception and would expect the heirs to be mentioned. Some of the written claims are quite illustrative and give some picture of the veteran's service during the war. These claims can be found at the NY State Archives in Albany. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/aboutnysa/index.shtml I closing, I have satisfied myself that Abel Stafford probably does not belong to one of the Stafford lines I am studying. He probably does belong to Isaac Stafford's line and I would place him as a son of John Stafford if not for the will. It looks like he belongs with that family. But could this Abel be a nephew of John's instead of a son? I note from Mike Stafford that the book "Vermont Families in 1791 - Vol 2" edited by Scott A Bartley that Abel Stafford is placed as a son of John Stafford and as a grandson of Isaac Stafford (pages 185 and 186). This information was supplied by Doris R Sheridan, 4 Sunset View Ave, Troy, NY 12180-6528. But I am left wondering where she got the information. There is some mention of the DAR and a Randall book as a source for some of these children and grandchildren. When I get the chance, I'll take a closer look and see what I can find. Rob

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Anthony Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SRB.2ACE/12084 Message Board Post: Can anyone help me locate my ggrandmother, Abby Lewis. Her husband, Jeptha, died in 1878 and is buried in West Mina Cemetery, Chautauqua Co., NY. Abby is living with a daughter, Harriet S., in the 1880 census for Mina. Although Harriet is listed as having a last name of Lewis, she and her children, Fred H. and Fred M., were actually Anthony. I'd like to know when Abby died and where she is buried. I am hoping there might be an obit or some record of death & burial. Harriet & her children are buried in Mina Cemetery. Thanks for any help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowen, Phillips, Gilbert, Cooper, Southwick, Shugars, Nieman, Burrows, Brown Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/12083 Message Board Post: PJ: Tues. 10/18/2005 Greenhurst - Donald Willis Bowen, 93, of Heritage Green Health Care Center, formerly of Randolph, died Sunday (Oct. 16, 2005) in Heritage Green. He was born March 10, 1912, in the town of Randolph, the son of George Phillips and Alice Bowen. He was a graduate of the former Vollentine School House in Randolph. He was a self-employed electrician throughout the area. He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Randolph. He enjoyed his many friends as well as spending time outdoors. He is survived by two sons: Richard Gilbert and Grant Ellis Bowen, both of Randolph; five grandchildren: Marjorie Cooper, Christine Southwick, Larry Shugars, Don Bowen and Lisa Nieman; 13 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Burrows Bowen; a sister, Dorthea Cooper; and four brothers: Charles Bowen, Harry and Robert and Erie Brown. Inurnment will be in the Randolph Cemetery.