This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PARRISH, PARISH, DAMON, DEMMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/9160.1.1 Message Board Post: I have had a few letters from descendants of NORTH DAMON, the brother of the hanged Joseph DAMON of Chautauqua Co; they are in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada North went to Canada, after his brothers hanging and the surname became DEMMAN they have identified the murdered wife as Joseph Damon, born 18, March, 1800, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 25 May, 1835 in Mayville, Chautauqua County, New York. He married Almira Parish 11 April, 1822 in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York; born about 1800 in Massachusetts; died 24 April, 1834 in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York. in 1820 the only PARRISH here is ALVIN, her father? we are now looking for descendants of both sides, Parrish and Damon

----- Original Message ----- From: <mdavidson5@stny.rr.com> To: <NYCHAUTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 3:33 PM Subject: [NYCHAUTA] the IDENTITY of the murdered Mrs DAMON Almira PARRISH > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: PARRISH, PARISH, DAMON, DEMMAN > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/9160.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I have had a few letters from descendants of NORTH DAMON, the brother of > the hanged Joseph DAMON of Chautauqua Co; they are in Prince George, > British Columbia, Canada North went to Canada, after his brothers hanging > and the surname became DEMMAN > > they have identified the murdered wife as > Joseph Damon, born 18, March, 1800, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died > 25 May, 1835 in Mayville, Chautauqua County, New York. He married Almira > Parish 11 April, 1822 in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York; born about > 1800 in Massachusetts; died 24 April, 1834 in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, > New York. > in 1820 the only PARRISH here is ALVIN, her father? > we are now looking for descendants of both sides, Parrish and Damon > > > > > ============================== > 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 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Radack,Moran, Hesch, Hansen, Benson, Certo, Blomgren, Wig, Ferguson, Gustafson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11930 Message Board Post: PJ: Feb. 1998: Boynton Beach, Fla.: William J. Radack, 86, formerly of 33 Price St., Jamestown, died at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 11, 1998, in his summer residence, 8 Parkside Drive, Bemus Point. A Jamestown resident since 1942, he was born Dec. 5, 1911, in Titusville, Pa., a son of Frederick and Anna Moran Radack. For 57 years, he was employed by Quality Markets, retiring in 1976 as vice president. He was a communicant of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Jamestown, and a member of the Celtics, Elks and the DD's. His immediate family numbered 100 this past year. He was a devoted husband and family man and enjoyed bridge, golf and hunting. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Hesch, whom he married Oct. 3, 1933; 11 children: Lora A. Hansen of Houston, Mary L. Benson of Bemus Point, William J. Radack Jr. of Jamestown, Francis C. Radack of Dallas, James P. Radack of Waterford, Conn., Eleanor R. Certo of Richmond, Ind., John F. Radack of Campbell, Ohio, D. Michael Radack of Rochester, Richard C. Radack of Tucson, Ariz., R. Patrick Radack of Durham, N.C., and Kathryn M. Gustafson of Delray, Beach, Fla.; 37 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Blomgren of Chicago. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Michelle Marie and Catherine Ann Certo; three sisters: Mary Wig, Margaret Blomgren and Ruth Ferguson; and two brothers: Carl and Frederick Radack. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shepard, Kesby, Burger, Whitehill, Shields, Reifrey, Edwards, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11929 Message Board Post: PJ: May, 1979: Bemus Point: Franklyn A. Shepard of Lloyd Avenue, Bemus Point, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday May 25, 1979 in his home. He was employed at Firch Baking Co., retiring three years ago. A lifelong area resident, he was born in Jamestown, Aug. 30, 1913, son of Dr. Frank G. and Louisa Burger Shepard. He was a graduate of Alfred University. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. Surviving are his wife, the former Belle E. Kesby; four daughters, Bonnie Whitehill, Delaine Shields and Rosmond Reifrey, all of Bemus Point, and Louise Edwards of Sinclairville; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosamond Anderson. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today in Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Thorpe, pastor of Ellery Center Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in 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/119.359.1 Message Board Post: My Part Indian GREAT Grandmother Elizabeth NEFF m to Mortimer PRATT My G Grandfather; I was born a PRATT this is how they fit; Who is your Pratt ? Dee

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/119.359 Message Board Post: I know this is an old message-I wanted to try anyway! How does the Pratt family fit in?? I have an ancestor Pratt who was rumored to have married an Indian from this area and I am trying to confrim this-If you could tell me how Pratts fit in to your picture --Maybe Mine will be a fit. Thanks a bunch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OAKLEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11908.1 Message Board Post: Hi Karen, Sure, I can get a picture for you. Beckie Howe

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PRATT, TESTRAKE, HAWKER, PIAZZA, STONE, Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SRB.2ACE/9042.2 Message Board Post: Sister of Robert Pratt; Jean E. Hawker 9/12/00 - Jean E. Hawker, 70, of Maple Ave., died Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2000) in her home. She was born Dec. 8, 1929, the daughter of Charles W. and Pearl Testrake Pratt. She is survived by four sons: David H. and Bradley R. Hawker, both of Ripley, and Stacy L. and Christopher E. Hawker, both of Westfield; a daughter, Debra Newton of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Pratt of Ripley; and a sister, Elva Piazza of Ripley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Hawker, who died March 21, 2000; two daughters: Crystal J. Hawker, April 22, 1961, and Laura Sue Hawker, May 27, 1958; a son, Brian C. Hawker, May 5, 1952; and a sister, Betty Stone, 1983. . A private interment will be in Quincy Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PRATT, PIAZZA, TESTRAKE, HAWKER, STONE Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SRB.2ACE/9042.1 Message Board Post: Elva Piazza 10/11/2002 - RIPLEY - Elva M. Piazza, 79, of Goodrich Street, died Saturday (Oct. 5, 2002) in St. Vincent's Health Care Center, Erie. She was born Dec. 17, 1922, in Ripley, the daughter of Charles W. and Pearl Testrake Pratt. She was a graduate of Ripley Central School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1950 to 1951. A California resident from 1952 to 1985, She is survived by two sons: Kenneth and Samuel Piazza, both of San Diego; two daughters: Vicki Piazza of San Diego and Bonnie Lay of Neptune, N.J.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Pratt; and two sisters: Jean Hawker and Betty Stone. (PJ Obit)

Hi I did not write the Obit for Lois O. Perdue PRATT , I assume the family did and submitted it to the Post Journal I posted as written, only a few details omitted; nothing added Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: <PABK42@aol.com> To: <NYCHAUTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [NYCHAUTA] Lois ( Perdue) Pratt > In a message dated 10/06/2005 3:57:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, > mdavidson5@stny.rr.com writes: > Lois O. Pratt, 78, of North State Street, died Monday (Sept. 26, 2005) in > Westfield Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1927, in Westfield, the > daughter of Walter and Alta Davenport Perdue > She was the daughter of Gerald Perdue Sr., and the brother of Gerald Perdue > Jr., not Gary. > She was the sister of Coramae, not Cara > > > ============================== > 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 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SCHWARTZ, PERKINS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11928 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 10/11/2001 CHAUTAUQUA — Margaret J. Schwartz, 78, of 44 Scott Ave., died Thursday (Oct. 11, 2001) in her home. She was born May 19, 1923, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of the Rev. Craig W. and Mabel Perkins Schwartz. She received her bachelor’s degree from Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, her master’s degree from Syracuse University and the Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. She was a retired New York State Public School guidance counselor. She was a member of the PEO Philanthropic Educational Organization, the Young Women’s Christian Association of Westfield, Pi Lambda Theta Education Honorary, the National Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors and the Disciples of Christ Christian Church Affiliation. She was honored by being listed in the 1972-72 edition of Who’s Who of America and in the fourth Melrose Press publication of Two Thousand Women of Achievement. She also did creative writing, traveled all over! the world and enjoyed photography. She is survived by a daughter, Marisa Schwartz of Charlotte, N.C.; and a son, David C. Schwartz of Chautauqua. Burial will be in Chautauqua Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHERICO, YORKO, WARGO, RUSZCEKY, FENN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11927 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 10/6/2001 Margaret I. Cherico, 87, of Clarence, formerly of Buffalo and Kittaning, Pa., died Saturday (Oct. 6, 2001) in Buffalo General Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1914, in Sagamore, Pa., the daughter of George and Anna Wargo Yorko. She worked in Kittaning as a waitress and cashier. She had worked as a seamstress in Buffalo and as a riveteer during World War II. She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Cherico of Clarence, whom she married Dec. 28, 1939; a daughter, Rita Gale Ruszceky of Dallas; a grandson, Edward Fenn of Clarence; and a brother. She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Burial will be in Mina Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MASTRIAN, MOORE, WEAVER, THOMAS, FRANGIONE, HENRY, NEID, GUINAND Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11926 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 9/30/2001 Margaret M. Mastrian, 94, of Heritage Green Health Care Center, died at 8 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 30, 2001) in WCA Hospital. She was born March 24, 1907, in Shamokin, Pa., a daughter of Howard and Lydia Weaver Moore. She was a graduate of Shamokin High School. She had been employed by the former A&P grocery store as a clerk. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Frangione of Jamestown; 13 grandchildren: 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Moore of Fountainhills, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Thomas, whom she married July 28, 1929, and who died in 1949; her second husband, Frank Mastrian, whom she married July 22, 1950, and who died in 1991; three daughters: Peggy Thomas, Bessy Henry and Jackie Neid; a grandson, Daniel Henry; a sister, Florence Guinand; and five brothers: Marion, Howard, William, John and Charles Moore. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MANUELLE, RIZZO, PERRIE, VALVO, CASTIGLIA Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11925 Message Board Post: 4/16/2001 - Margaret Rizzo Manuelle, 98, of Manor Oak Skilled Nursing Facility, formerly of 176 Thayer St., died Monday (April 16, 2001) in the facility. She was born March 3, 1903, in Delancey, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Martha Perrie Rizzo. She was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church and a past member of St. James Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Richard J. Manuelle of Jamestown; four grandchildren: She was preceded in death by her husband, Razio Manuelle, whom she married March 25, 1937, and who died Nov. 19, 1981; an infant son, Samuel Manuelle; three sisters: Josephine Valvo, Kate Castigla and Anna Rizzo; and a brother, Fred Rizzo. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FEATHERSTONE, BUSH, SAMPLE, PRYLL, LANDER, LANPHERE, BLOOD, GLAZER, LINDSAY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11924 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 12/16/2001 Margaret Featherstone, 80, of Dodge Road, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 16, 2001) in WCA Hospital. She was born March 14, 1921, in Jamestown, the daughter of Grove and Susie Sample Bush. Before retiring in 1982, she had been employed for more than 30 years by the Weber Knapp Company. She is survived by two daughters: Sandra Pryll and Darlene Lander, both of Frewsburg; two grandsons: five great-grandchildren; a brother, Hilton Bush of Jamestown; and three sisters: Dorothy Lanphere of Gerry, Evelyn Blood of Jamestown and Louise Glazer of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl D. Featherstone, who died in 1986; four brothers: Norman, Howard, Oliver and Orsell ‘‘Bob’’ Bush; and a sister, Elsie Lindsay. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Frewsburg.

In a message dated 10/06/2005 3:57:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, mdavidson5@stny.rr.com writes: Lois O. Pratt, 78, of North State Street, died Monday (Sept. 26, 2005) in Westfield Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1927, in Westfield, the daughter of Walter and Alta Davenport Perdue She was the daughter of Gerald Perdue Sr., and the brother of Gerald Perdue Jr., not Gary. She was the sister of Coramae, not Cara

there are 3 BURMASTER in the town of Sheridan still, others out of the County in NY I did a Yahoo people search, you can also Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley & Tomas Cardiel" <cardiels@comcast.net> To: <NYCHAUTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 10:38 PM Subject: [NYCHAUTA] BURMASTER Family Photograph > I've "rescued" an old photograph of Christopher BURMASTER which was taken at > the Ladd & Parker Studio in Fredonia, New York. I'm guessing that the > photograph was taken sometime in the 1870's and that Christopher was > probably in his teens or 20's at the time. Based on limited research I > believe that this may be a photograph of Christ BURMASTER who was living > with his brother Frederich BURMASTER in Irving, NY during the 1880 census. > > > > Census records indicate that Christ was age 27 at that time, born in > Prussia, living with two other brothers, Charles age 24, and Frederich age > 34. All three were Farmers, living with Frederich and his family. > Frederich's wife was Martha age 30, born in NY. They had two children > living with them at the time, William age 3, and Claria age 1, both born in > NY. They also had a German born servant living with them at the time. > > > > I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old > photograph can be returned to the care of family. > > If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please > contact me. > > > > Thanks, > > Shelley > > > > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

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/11923 Message Board Post: Lois O. Pratt, 78, of North State Street, died Monday (Sept. 26, 2005) in Westfield Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1927, in Westfield, the daughter of Walter and Alta Davenport Perdue. She is survived by three sons: Richard Pratt of North East, Robert ''Butch'' Pratt of Westfield, and D. Kevin Pratt of Jamestown; three daughters: Kathleen Brown, Karen Henry and Jo Ann Pratt, all of Ripley; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters: Cara ''Dot'' Metzger of Florida, Marilyn Jaynes of Westfield, Kathleen Adams of Erie, and Wanda ''Beanie'' Baker of Westfield; and a brother, Walter ''Tim'' Perdue of Westfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Pratt who died October 24, 2001; and a brother, Gary Perdue, December 6, 2003. Burial in Quincy 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/11922 Message Board Post: Florence M. Heath, 93, of Gerry, died Sunday (Sept. 25, 2005) in WCA Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1911, in Speaker Township, Mich., the daughter of Burton and Ida Tibbets Groat. She is survived by a daughter, Eva Weber of Oberlin, Ohio; a son, Lewis Heath of Gerry; two grandchildren: Mark Heath of Sinclairville, and Rebecca Luhman of Lackawanna; two great-granddaughters; and a brother, Judson Groat of Melvin, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, H. Earl Heath, whom she married Aug. 5, 1944, and who died Jan. 8, 1987; a sister, Eva Grimes; and five brothers: Lee, Preston, Harvey, Chester and Walter Groat. Burial will be in the Fluvanna Cemetery.