This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GenieGirlOne Surnames: Blackman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1328.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edwin Blackman, son of Seldon or Sheldon and Pamela Blackman, came to Illinois from Chenango County via Connecticut in about 1830 and has many descendents here--he is my great-great grandfather. He joined Seldon's/Sheldon's family here, and had some brothers and sisters. I'm really looking for any info on when they came to the U.S. and where they were before New York state. 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.