This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 2boysmom_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/3142.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Perhaps not helpful, but I found this at ancestry.com. It is from The History of Chautauqua County, NY, pages 915 - 916. Published 1894. Stephen Blaisdell was born in Gilford, N.H., August 7 1786. When he was about 20 he made a public profession of religion, soon after commenced preaching, and traveled extensively in the New England states. He married in Templeton, Mass., in 1810, Bathsheba Aldrich, born in March 1788. He moved to Leyden, VT. In March 1824, he settled in Ellington, (then Gerry), on lot 29. In April 1827, he removed to lot 28 in Cherry Creek. He was connected with the Christian denomination and was ordained to the ministry in 1808. His childre were: Sarah Ann, (dec.); Eliza, (dec)' Amanda L., (dec); William S.; Bogardus A., (dec); Napoleon L. Stephen Blaisdell died September 9, 1854. I would be happy to look up more info on Stephen or whoever if you would like if you just tell me what you are looking for. Dawn 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.