I thought I'd let you know that I finished my master's project which was a family tree history web site of my ancestors, the Spickermans. Some of you were very helpful in finding information for me and I would like to thank those people particularly Susan Mulvey, Cliff Lamere, Don Lampson, and many others. These people and their relatives resided in Columbia County in Kinderhook, Livingston Manor and Chatham, and in Nassau, Rensselaer County. So if you see any surnames you recognize and have information or need information on these people. Feel free to comment on the web site. I plan to add more information in the future, but I'm a little "burned" out on genealogy right now after working so hard to get my project completed in order to graduate. I've put off announcing the site for several months until now. Here's the web site address: http://home.kscable.com/jensfamilytree/project/index.html Jennifer Nordyke

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VRB.2ACE/1409.1463.1 Message Board Post: I would appreciate any information on the children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Maxfield/VanDusen Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1710 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Chauncy Maxfield born May 1820 in Copake, Columbia County, New York. His mother was Lena VanDusen and I don't know his father's name. Does anyone have information on this line?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1409.1463 Message Board Post: I a 4th great grand daughter of the couple you are researching. I have no dates on them, however I may be able to give you more infomation on thier children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1404.1405.1 Message Board Post: Hi My gr grandfather Benjamin James Shultis was born in Hillsdale,Columbia County, New York, on 6 Feb 1847. Do you think we might conect? I am happy to exchange information with you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1494.1 Message Board Post: Hi I think I tie into your reseach do you have any more information on Catline Spoor and her family. You have her married to Gilbert Decker. I desend through one of her brothers. I would be happy to exchange what little I have on the Spoor/Spurr line.

Hello, I am trying to trace the ancestors of Peter Proper who, I believe, was born in Livinginston Manor, NY c1768 and died 28 May 1847 in Highgate, VT. He married Jannetje Unknown. I have information on a Henrich/Henry Proper married to Alida Esselsteyn who might be his parents. And, Johann Peter Proper married to a Rachel Hooghteeling c1732. His parents being Johann Joose Proper & Anna Elizabeth Unknown. Does anyone have information on this family? Gloria Reynolds Gloria.Reynolds@uvm.edu

Johannes PRYS m. Geesie BURGHARDT [bp Sep 20 1730, DRC Kinderhook] probably at Kinderhook; and they had a son, Daniel PRYS [bp Oct 17 1756, DRC Kinderhook]. Can anyone on the List provide more information about the ancestors, family, and descendants of Johannes PRYS? Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Abraham Vosburgh Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1684.2 Message Board Post: I have an Abraham Vosburgh b. 1746 (Private Rev.War) who was married to Sarah VanDeusen. They had 3 known children: William b. 1804 (W.Copake) Jacob b. 1800 and John b. 1798........William Vosburgh married Almira Campbell abt. 1825 in Mount Washington, Berkshire County, Ma. they took up residence in Sheffield, Berkshire Co, Ma. This Abraham Vosburgh buried in Kinderhook........

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bassett,Herman,Muhleman, Sheller Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1709 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the family of Sheller or Herman around 1900 in Columbia Co... Is there any one at all that have these families in their search? I am trying to trace my moms family with not much luck at all. Thanks Marlene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Race Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1708 Message Board Post: Looking for any records of Philip Race who married an Eve or Eva, Columbia County, NY (Hillsdale, W. Copke, Ancram) or possible Berkshire Co, Ma. (Egremont, Great Barrington) Philip b.1771 Hillsdale NY son of Abraham Race and Catherine ? records from Rev. Gideon Bostwick. also looking for maiden name of this Catherine and brothers and sisters of Philip Race..........djk1031@aol.com Donna Race Kneip

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woodcock Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1707 Message Board Post: Looking for information on John Woodcock married to Jane Benn. Had children Christened in Dutch Reformed chuch. Late 1793- 1800's. Chilren names Jacobus, JamesB., Daniel,Hugh,Sarah Thanks yvtarmstrng@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Van Alen, Van Deusen, Huyck Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1706.1 Message Board Post: Your names are very familiar to me, check my website http://www.geocities.com/vanbus1/ I have lines to Van Deusen, Huyck, Van Valkenburg the question is what time frame you are looking for. I also have Van Alen /Van Allen which involves all of the above names. Would be glad to exchange details John

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boyd, Huyck, Ratcliff, VanDeusen, VanDerpoel Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1706 Message Board Post: I am looking for more detailed information about the lives of my ancestors in the Huyck, Ratcliff and VanValkenberg - Vanderpoel, Vandeusen-families who lived in Columbia County.--- Cornelia VanDeusen; Elbertje VanDerpoel; Lambert and Andries Huyck, Catrijin and Rachel VanValkenberg/burg; and Annatje Ratcliff dau. of Jan Ratcliff.

I was wondering if anyone has any info on people buried in Old Chatham Cemetery. There are so many Chatham's in Columbia County that I can't keep straight, but I'm pretty sure I have some ancestors buried in Old Chatham Cemetery. Can anyone help me? Jennifer Nordyke

Thank you Cliff. I visit your site every Saturday morning.I have 8 generations in Columbia Co, and have spent so many great years with relatives there. Your site has been extremely beneficial in keeping me in touch when I can't be there. Dave Ring

High praises to you Cliff!! Would you post your website address again please. Linda in Wy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VRB.2ACE/1584.1587.1615.1615 Message Board Post: I was in the process of looking into the Landrus name and I ran accross your post. My grandfather was Horace Landrus and he had a brother named John whose wife was named Lillian and I believe her maiden name was Lurkey, I am not sure if that is spelled right. There were brothers and sisters also. My grandfathers father was Horace Landrus and he married Minerva Blankinship.He died in 1926 and she died in I believe 1963 at the age of 102. The names of the siblings are:Henry, George,and Amanda. There were 2 children that died at birth. I don't know if this is who you are looking for but it sure sounds like the same names. I believe the town was Aitkin. I visited with Uncle John and Aunt Lillian several times when I was small. I remember visiting one of them that lived on a lake. I won't bore you with this in case they are not your relatives, but if you think they are, feel free to contact me. My My Mom is 90 years old but she maybe able to fill you in somemore.. Pat Leber

Congratulations, Cliff - What a great world this would be for genealogists if every county had a Cliff Lamere. Don Meierdiercks

>From a Texan whose heart is still in New York, thanks for all your hard work and the invaluable information you've given us struggling genealogists. Terri Freer Wilson