Hi - is there a spot that has old land documents on the web?  I know of the BLM one, but they aren't going to post anything from the Colonies which means no NY.  I know the KY site and VA is usually in the Library of VA site.  Anything for NY?    I'm trying to figure these two Richard's out   http://www.archive.org/details/biographicalport00dill  "Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia Chautauqua County, New York with a historical sketch of the county" by Obed Edson, (c) 1891 on page 152, Charles M. DOUGLASS is the grandson of Richard (b. CT) who didn't own more than 50 acres in Dunkirk, Chautauqua county, NY - son of Zattu (b in VT) and Elizabeth FRAZIER   on page 154, George B. DOUGLASS is the grandson of Richard (b CT) who owned 750 acres in Chautauqua county, NY - son of Arnold (b. CT) and Nancy BALDWIN   thanks for any and all help!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SheilaSullivan61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21521.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a New York STATE census for 1925. 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: kathiestorey1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21521.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: duh. sorry. if anyone has time and will be in the library. my aunt...is now Mary Burt. back then, Elvira DiLorenzo born in 1922. most probably february. her sister...Lillian DiLorenzo born Aug 30, 1924 (i get their birth years confused) they were both born probably in Cassadaga...but after lillian was born they moved to Fredonia. I'm very confused. because i've found so little info, but at the same time...heard alot of stories. 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: kathiestorey1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21521.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks guys...I am actually in town...just wondering the easiest place to look. I have asked my aunt. but she's 86 years old...lives in ohio...and doesn't remember too much from back then. Her Father left her mother when she was about 6 years old. My aunt got dumped off at St. Mary's Assylum. two of her brothers got dumped at St. Joes. and her mother took up employement in the laundry room at st. joe's. She doesn't remember much about living in Fredonia. only at the orphange, and she doesn't like to talk much about that. and when she was old enough...she moved to ohio to get away from all of it. Her sister got dumped off at their grandfather's in Rochester. When I get a chance I'll go throught he Observer index at barker. thanks again!! 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: SheilaSullivan61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21525.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you all very much. I don't know how much time I will have to research but, if the person who needs information from the Mayville Library would care to e-mail me at scs61@juno.com with his/her needs, I will see if I can fit the request into the little time I expect to have. Sheila in Erie County 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: bmw_mamw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21525.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 3rd request Need someone to look up items at Mayville library 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: FOSTEROFJAMESTOWNNY Surnames: SINCLAIRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 19 Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/5605.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edson, Hiram Sinclair b: 3 DEC 1818 in Sinclairville, Chautauqua County, NY d: 23 NOV 1854 in McHenry, McHenry County, IL Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Seattle, WA Carol Chase (Foster) b: 26 Dec 1919 in Sinclairville, Chautauqua, NY. Lived on RTE 60 near Sinclairville with mother and father, Glenn Harvey Chase and Elma Victoria Luce, grandfather Elbert Luce, grandmother Mary Rebecca Harvey Chase, sisters Frances Glendene Chase (Bannister) and Mary Lou Chase (Rowhel), Ward Langworthy Rebecca Ballou Cleo Penhollow Ernest McChesney Allene Faulkner Carl Wagner killed in Word War II in battle Florence Turney total class size of 10 missing a name or two 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: FOSTEROFJAMESTOWNNY Surnames: EDSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/5605.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My mother, Carol E. Chase remembers Marion W. Edson teaching at Sinclairville School where she attended and graduated from in 1938 which was the last graduating class from Sinclairville School because CVCS started in 1939 for students from Sinclairville. 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: FOSTEROFJAMESTOWNNY Surnames: Buckley, Loun Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/6758.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My mother, Carrol E. Chase's grandmother was Blanche Loun whose brother, Jasper Loun married Sadie Buckley. My mother use to go to their house often and has many pictures and stories of Sadie and her children. 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: FOSTEROFJAMESTOWNNY Surnames: DAMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21488.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Re: Looking for a Obit. notice on a Evelyn Damon wh died in the Sinclairville, Chautauqua, New York Area robertswanson (View posts) Posted: 27 Sep 2008 2:45PM Classification: Obituary Surnames: Work, Damon Hello (whoever you are), Here is her obit that appeared in the Jamestown Post Journal on July 17, 1987: Evelyn W. Damon Gerry - Evelyn W. Damon, 90, of Damon Hill Road, R.D. 1, Sinclairville, died Thursday (July 16, 1987) in WCA Hospital, where she had been a patient since July 10, 1987. She was born Feb. 23, 1897, in Buffalo, a daughter of William and Matilda Ayers Work. Mrs. Damon was a graduate of Dennison College in Ohio and Cassadaga Valley Central School. She was a member of Gerry United Methodist Church for over 60 years, and served in various offices, including mission chairman of United Methodist Women, Women's Christian Temperance Union, and Gerry Homemakers Circle. Surviving are her husband, Lester A. Damon, whom she married Oct. 31, 1925; four foster children: Eric Reed of Gerry, Kathleen Cooper of Kennedy, Sherry Wallace of Elyria, Ohio, and Lynnet Jenkins of Jamestown; and eight foster grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Shaw; and a brother, the Rev. James Work. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Burial will be in Gerry Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorials may be made to Gerry United Methodist Church or Gerry Cemetery Association. Bob Swanson Kennedy, NY 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/21525.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In addition to the suggestions of fmk 1, the Mayville Library has an interesting local history collection. 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: hawkshibley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21526/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George HAWKINS 1802-1883 and his wife Rhoda 1806-1900(nee POWERS) were my g g grandparents. They are both buried in Panama Union Cemetery, Panama NY. I'm looking for the parents of George. 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: robertswanson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21508.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GiGi, I have been doing my own genealogy for only 10 years. Luckily, I am in the area of most of my ancestry, so it has been easy and fun for me. If you are looking for information, just post on one of the boards, and I'm sure someone will respond. I've researched lots of information (mainly obits) for lots of people. All part of a genealogist's RAOGK (Random Acts Of Genealogical Kindness). Bob Swanson 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: Giselle61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21508.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I cannot even begin to thank you enough for this obit!! Neva was related to me through Ella - my gg Aunt and I have been digging and searching for info for ages. I thank you for you time and effort! Sincerely, GiGi PS How does on accomplish this on ones own via the internet? I have tried for years and cannot seem to "get it". 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: xd22577 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21523.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks! Now to figure out Zattu and Hiram's father is, lol. I found Hiram's entry on findagrave and asked for a picture :-) I hadn't run into "Zattu" before - my other early family was in Virginia, so thank you. and a question, where did you find Charles' parents names? I totally understand if it's your own database, but I know some states have old death certs out there, you just have to know where to look. thanks again for all of your help Dee!! Julie 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: fmk_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21525.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TheChautauqua County courthouse is in Mayville. There is a great library in Westfield, NY, down from Mayville that has a lot of information. Also, Prendergast Library in Jamestown, NY, may have something you're looking for. Your best bet would be to start at the courthouse. Good luck. 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: SheilaSullivan61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21525/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I hope to be in Mayville on October 8th (Wednesday)and part of the 9th, 2008. Please, could someone suggest locations where I might research the birth of Ida Brown, daughter of Theodore and Martha Buss Brown, born April 19,1871 (or 1872)in Chautauqua county. Thank you. Sheila Sullivan 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: DeeDavidson97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21488.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 716-267-3503 number for Kathleen COOPER, Kennedy I would have emailed you privately but the address here is blocked; 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: FOSTEROFJAMESTOWNNY Surnames: Chase Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/6755.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arkwright Summit, Charlotte Center, another small one down from Arkwright Summit Cemetery going toward Leona, Stockton Cemetery, Dewittville Cemetery, for starters...Melissa Chase maybe part of my mother's family from Steven Chase and Bethia Mathewson...Nelson Chase...Francis Chase..Glenn Chase family line. 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: cllundgren1 Surnames: Latona, Lundgren, Zimmerman, Clyde Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21518.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Robert, I sent you an email please look for it. 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.