In Column #7 of the 1870 CENSUS for McDonough, Chenango Co, NY, several persons are listed with the occupation of "COOLING" or "COALING." What would be the definition of this occupation? Jan ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: elainedecker1 Surnames: Holdridge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1270.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was he related to a younger Holdridge they called Doc? If so he and my Dad knew each other. The New Berlin Gazette would probably have either a death notice or obit. Do you live anywhere near Chenango County? There are films of the Gazettes in different locations in a couple of the counties in or around New Berlin. 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: CGilroy111 Surnames: Holdridge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate the obituary for my Great Grandfather, Charles P. Holdridge of New Berlin. He died in 1927 and was buried in St. Andrews cemetery. His wife was Myrtie and he was a Constable/Sheriff in the early 1900's. I have been searching for quite some time and haven't been able to locate the obituary. No luck at fultonhistory.com. If anyone has any advice where else I may search I would appreciate 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.

do you have a date in 1927. The Norwich paper might have the obituary listed if you already haven't tried there. the Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, N.Y has a local History room with the old Norwich papers on film that can be researched. It would be much easier to find if you have even a month of death.

Michael, In the Dec 2007 issue of "FAMILY CHRONICLE", on page 48, there is an honorable mention portion in which readers submit their favorite various websites to the magazine - this one may help researchers with locating their German ancestors in NYS. And I quote the article: "My favorite genealogy database is put out by the German Genealogy Group in New York. This site: http://_www.germangenealogygroup.com_ (http://www.germangenealogygroup.com) provides the ability to hook up with other members and share information, as well as the opportunity to search their databases for naturalizations, church records, and yearbooks and vital records. Both of these record collections do no appear to be available elsewhere on the web. It is through this site I found a distant cousin, as well as numeroud death and marriage records for relatives. In addition, this site offers other links to groups of interest, as well as other data sources. This is a valuable site for anyone with relatives in New York". Donna I. Kianka, Sea Cliff, NY Hope this website helps you and others looking for their German ancestors in NY State. Kem ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

This question is not central New York related, but I know that there's a lot of expertise out there, so I thought that I would ask the question... I have received a bunch of documentation recently that narrows down the arrival of one of my German ancestors to the US between March - May, 1835. I need to know all of the possible ports of entry to review immigration lists for this timeframe to find out where they came through. I tried the port of New York a while back, but I couldn't narrow the timeframe down well enough, but now I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Michael

At my wit's end trying to find the Smith Family in Guilford. 1790 Census of Guilford NY shows Nathanial Smith, along with his assumed wife and 5 children, one of which is further assumed to Lucy Smith. I am looking for any references to this family, to identify the family members, where they lived and where they may have moved to. I have searched the net for census refs with no luck, as I don't have an ancestry.com membership. If someone could be kind enough to find and send me an image of any census findings, or any other primary source findings for this family, I would be grateful. Kindest regards, and thank you in advance...Al The abridged note below was sent to me by another wonderful SKS and distant cousin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we do know: Samuel b.1714 d.1782, son of John(II) and Hannah Nichols married 1740 Mary Lamb, b. 1712 d. 1749, dau of Jonathan Lamb. They had 3 children Samuel, Lucy and Mary. I am descended from Samuel. The Lambs are a very important family too. After Mary Lyndes (Lamb) died in 1749 Samuel married widow Dorcus Richardson Smith in 1750. Docus had Children with James Smith First husband:SMITH, JAMES, m. Dorcas Richardson, August 15,1727. Children: 1.James, 1728. d. after 1756. 2. Dorcas (Jr) Minor child in 1750 guardianship papers; m. Benjamin Ellis, August 1751 in Leicester. 3. Abigail, 1733; d. May 7, 1799; Marriage: 24 Apr 1752 Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts John Lamb, son of Jonathan Lamb; Birth: 5 Mar 1727, Framingham,Middlesex,MA. Death: 13 Jan 1796. 4.Israel, 1735. d. abt 1737 [Died before 1750, not mentioned in guardianship papers or division of Smith land.] 5.Nathaniel, b. September 16,1738; m. Lucy Lynde, dau of Samuel Lynde. 6. Deborah, Birth: 4 Jul 1743 Dedham, Norfolk Co, Mass; Death: 25 Aug 1816 Leicester, Worcester Co, Mass; Married: 24 Jun 1759 Elijah Howe. Born: 7 Dec 1730 Southboro, Middlesex, Ma; Died: 24 Feb 1808 Spencer, Worcester, Ma. Bought the homestead of Samuel & Dorcus Lynde 1769, recorded after Samuel's death about 1782. This blended family lived in Leicester and Malden. Here is where Dorcus's son Nathaniel Smith marries Samuel's dau. Lucy Lyndes. Marriage 1 Nathaniel SMITH b: 16 Sep 1738 in Leicester, Worcester, MA; * Married: 14 Aug 1762 Lucy Lyndes, in Leicester, Worcester, MA 2 1[This is intention date] I did find Nathaniel and Lucy living in Guilford VT/NY along with Lucy's brother Samuel and his wife Debra Perkins. 1772 Family in Guilford. Census of Guilford NY shows Nathanial Smith, wife and 5 children. As you can see Nathaniel and Lucy by 1772 have 5 children....names unknown, but they are living in America at this point. The is a troublesome time historically in Guilford. <>This may give you a jumping off point to research. 1. Try NY Census for Guilford after 1772 for the Smith family. 2. I also suggest you check the census in Plymouth VT from 1790-1800 for them to. If they disappear from census, then perhaps this is the time they relocated??? -- Al ...: Genealogist... B.A., M.Ed., (U.E., S.A.R. pending), L.O.L... [rtd] Only the expression of an idea is subject to copyright...and only the copying of a significant part of the "expression" of that idea, is subject to Copyright Law. The idea itself, information, and facts cannot themselves be protected by copyright. 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. Waters/Walters, PEC-Ont.-------------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/SHE LIVES "IN HERE"

The County Clerk's office contains records and deeds recorded since 1798. These are indexed. The Surrogates Office contains all the wills recorded in the county since 1800. These are also indexed and can be copied for $1.00 per page.

Where can one obtain a copy of an 1806 "HORNBY DEED" in Chenango Co NY ? ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Dianageorge54 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/63.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My fox family lived in chenango for awhile George B. Fox.. 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.

Sorry, but I don't have any info on your Orra. My family descends from Jefferson's brother Ebenezer. Ebenezer was born in Plymouth, Chenango Co., NY Mar 10, 1815 and died there June 30, 1884. He married Emily/Amelia Crandall, daughter of Azel Crandall and Philena Richards. I believe she was born in Deposit NY and she died May 23, 1890. They are buried in South Plymouth Cemetery. I also have Zadoc and Content w/ sons John C., Charles, and possibly Alson. Do you have any information about Content's ancestors? She was supposedly born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut May 15, 1781 and died in Plymouth September 6, 1848. But I have never been able to link her to anyone. Teresa On Oct 21, 2007, at 3:48 PM, Sharon Steward wrote: > Looking for the parents of Orra Bowers who was born 6 Apr 1807 in > Norwich, > NY and married Jefferson Adams in Jan 1828. He was the son of Zadock > and > Content [Train] Adams. They had three children - Clarissa b. 1829 who > married Homer P. Aldrich; Charles J. b. 1832 who married Minerva P. > Cady and > Orra b. 1836 who married Luman Aldrich. Children all b. Plymouth, NY. > Any > info much appreciated. > > Sharon E. Steward > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYCHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Looking for the parents of Orra Bowers who was born 6 Apr 1807 in Norwich, NY and married Jefferson Adams in Jan 1828. He was the son of Zadock and Content [Train] Adams. They had three children - Clarissa b. 1829 who married Homer P. Aldrich; Charles J. b. 1832 who married Minerva P. Cady and Orra b. 1836 who married Luman Aldrich. Children all b. Plymouth, NY. Any info much appreciated. Sharon E. Steward

I've "rescued" an old photograph of the Martin MATTESON Family in front of their home. The photograph postcard was sent by "Leona" to Mrs. Luvern CARPENTER in Oxford, New York. The postcard has a postmark from Brisben, NY and is dated Nov 1903. Pictured in front of the house are a man, two woman, and two small children. Based on limited research and thanks to the assistance of a MATTESON Family Researcher I was able to gather the following information regarding this family: Martin MATTESON was the son of a Harry & Leona Matteson of Brisben, Chenango Co., NY; Martin had a daug Leona T. MATTESON born 1895. Census records for the family are as follows: 1900 census of Greene, NY: Martin C. MATTESON, age 44, born Dec 1855, married 12 years, born NY, parents born NY, a Farmer Mary A. MATTESON, wife, age 32, born Apr 1868, married 12 years, 1 child/1 living, born NY, parents born NY/England Leona T. MATTESON, dau, age 4, born June 1895, born NY 1910 census of Greene, NY: Martin C. MATTESON, age 54, married 22 years, born NY, parents born NY, a Teamster Mary A. MATTESON, wife, age 42, married 22 years, 3 children/3 living, born NY, parents born NY/England Leona T. MATTESON, dau, age 14, born NY Mildred H. MATTESON, dau, age 9, born NY Lawrence D. MATTESON, son, age 4, born NY 1920 census of Greene, NY: Martin C. MATTESON, age 64, born NY, parents born NY, a Dairy Farmer Mary A. MATTESON, wife, age 52, born NY, parentds born NY/England Leona T. MATTESON, dau, age 24, born NY, a Public School Teacher Lawrence D. MATTESON, son, age 14, born NY I am hoping to locate someone from this MATTESON 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

I'm not sure if I have a connection, but I do have some Browns in Chenango County, NY who came from CT. I have a number of other Browns in other Chenango County branches but none with a Sanford or that I have traced to CT. Here is what I have that does have a CT connection. It may be worth you tracking Erasmus Brown to see if there is a connection: First Generation 1. Hattie A. Brown 1 was born2,3 in 1862 in NY. She died4 in 1898. Hattie married Murray B. Boyden 5 son of Bradford A. Boyden and Maryette Bruce about 1879. Murray was born6,7,8,9 on 14 Sep 1853 in Plymouth, NY. He died10,11,12 on 14 Feb 1914 in Smyrna, NY. He was buried13 on 17 Feb 1914 in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, NY. Second Generation 2. Erasmus D. Brown was born14 in 1824 in NY. He married Lana. 3. Lana ? was born15 in 1831 in NY. Third Generation 4. Brown was born16 in CT. He married ?. 5. ? was born17 in CT. 6. ? was born18 in NY. He married ?. 7. ? was born19 in NY. Appendix A - Sources 1. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 2. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 3. 1880 United States Federal Census, New York, Chenango, Pharsalia, District 109. 4. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 5. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 6. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 7. Bradford A. Boyden Sr., Handwritten notes of Bradford A. Boyden Sr. passed down through family. 8. Death Certificate. 9. 1880 United States Federal Census, New York, Chenango, Pharsalia, District 109.This would indicate a year of birth of 1856. 10. Handwritten Notes in Family Records. 11. Bradford A. Boyden Sr., Handwritten notes of Bradford A. Boyden Sr. passed down through family.This note regarding the death date of Murray Boyden was added later by another individual. 12. Death Certificate. 13. Death Certificate. 14. 1880 United States Federal Census, New York, Chenango, Pharsalia, District 109. 15. 1880 United States Federal Census, New York, Chenango, Pharsalia, District 109. 16. 1880 U.S.Census.Entry for son Erasmus Brown. 17. 1880 U.S.Census.Entry for son Erasmus Brown. 18. 1880 U.S.Census.Entry for daughter Lana _____ Brown. 19. 1880 U.S.Census.Entry for daughter Lana _____ Brown. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <NYCHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:58 AM Subject: [NYCHENAN] Sanford Brown d. 28 Mar. 1855 at ae.73 family inforequest > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: AHanford5821 > Surnames: Brown > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1269/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have this line of Brown's from Stonington-Pharsalia,NY area? I > believe Sanford is Lawrence Brown's (d.1876 ae.76) relation. They are > buried beside one another in the Frink Cemetery in N.Pharsalia 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYCHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AHanford5821 Surnames: Brown Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have this line of Brown's from Stonington-Pharsalia,NY area? I believe Sanford is Lawrence Brown's (d.1876 ae.76) relation. They are buried beside one another in the Frink Cemetery in N.Pharsalia 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.

Could you check on the following three names; Albert; Henry and John Signor, also spelled as Sickner and Siegner. I know that the first two served as the DAR records verify this fact but John is a question mark. I appreciate your service that you are providing your fellow researcher. Thank you and have a great day. Alan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: krisbarker01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1268.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You very much for your help. This information does make sence, my grandfather's middle name was Arthur, so that must be where his middle name came from. Kris 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: pata41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1268.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you sure your Charles Barker died in 1939? On the Fulton History site there is a newspaper obit from 1947 for an Arthur Barker of Norwich, Chenango Co. One of his survivors is Charles Barker of New Berlin. I checked the 1930 census & there is a Charles Barker living in New Berlin with his son Harold & family. Is this your Charles? Arthur Barker was born in 1877 to Sylvanus & Julia Barker, according to the obit. On the 1880 census Sylvanus & Julia Barker are in North Norwich with children Charlie, 9, Lillian, 7 & Arthur, 3. The Fulton History site is here: http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html Do a Boolean search for "Charles Barker" New Berlin. Pat R. 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.

Many American Indians were listed in censuses in the 1800s as "negro" or "colored" etc. Don't overlook those entries... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: krisbarker01 > Surnames: Barker > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenan > go/1268/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > My great great grandfather on my dads side was born in 1872 and died in 1939, > all census records state that he and his parents were born in New York State. > Yet he only exists in the census 1900-1930, i am having trouble locating him > before 1900. His Name was Charles J Barker February 27, 1872-1939. He was the > last full blood native american in my family tree, I dont know what tribe he > came from, any information would be helpful and appreciated > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYCHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: krisbarker01 Surnames: Barker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great great grandfather on my dads side was born in 1872 and died in 1939, all census records state that he and his parents were born in New York State. Yet he only exists in the census 1900-1930, i am having trouble locating him before 1900. His Name was Charles J Barker February 27, 1872-1939. He was the last full blood native american in my family tree, I dont know what tribe he came from, any information would be helpful and appreciated 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.