Clare, The only way for you to know is to inquire at the local level. On the state level, New York State did not require vital records until 1880 but they were not enforced until some years later. But, go ahead and inquire at the local level since they may have kept some records or know where some may be stored for that time period. Cathy At 11:28 AM 8/23/2009 -0400, Clare Higgins wrote: >Is that the one on 401 Union Street in Hudson? My great-great-grandparents, >Morris and Kathryn Higgins both died in Hudson, Kathryn in 1863 and Morris >in 1879. Do you think the Columbia County Court House has death certific >that old? > >-----Original Message----- >From: nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com] >On Behalf Of Cav-Ark Builders, Inc. >Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 11:07 AM >To: nycolumb@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [NYCOLUMB] Death Certificate > >The Columbia county court house believe should have what you are looking >for. > > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com] >On Behalf Of Pat & Bob >Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:43 AM >To: NYCOLUMB@rootsweb.com >Subject: [NYCOLUMB] Death Certificate > >Where would I go to get a death certificate for my ggrandfather, Silas P. >Hoffman, who died in Valatie in 1941 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery? >Trying to find out who his parents were. > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >in the subject and the body of the message > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >in the subject and the body of the message > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In New York State, a death certificate for a person who died at least 50 years ago is available in two places; the NYS Dept of Health, and the locality in which the person died. Your relative died in Valatie, which is a village. The village clerk is the person to contact. Valatie is in the Town of Kinderhook. If a person died outside the village, but in the Town, the town clerk would issue the certificate. In the case of a city, the city clerk should be contacted. The county does not issue death certificates. The original hand written certificate is sent to the state. It will have the signature of the person giving the personal information, plus the signature of the doctor and undertaker. Locally, they copy all of the significant genealogical information into a ledger. To generate a certificate, the clerk copies the ledger information onto the form. The cost is $22 from either source. The state form has more information, but takes several months longer to get. Also, if you call the local town or village office, they will often tell you if they have the certificate. The state will not tell you ahead of time. They charge the fee even if they don't have the certificate. Many cities will not look up the death ahead of time. They also charge for a failed search. The clerk in a small office is usually less busy, so they may do a search while you wait. Cliff Lamere ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pat & Bob wrote: >Where would I go to get a death certificate for my ggrandfather, Silas P. >Hoffman, who died in Valatie in 1941 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery? >Trying to find out who his parents were. > >

Is that the one on 401 Union Street in Hudson? My great-great-grandparents, Morris and Kathryn Higgins both died in Hudson, Kathryn in 1863 and Morris in 1879. Do you think the Columbia County Court House has death certificates that old? -----Original Message----- From: nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cav-Ark Builders, Inc. Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 11:07 AM To: nycolumb@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYCOLUMB] Death Certificate The Columbia county court house believe should have what you are looking for. -----Original Message----- From: nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pat & Bob Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:43 AM To: NYCOLUMB@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYCOLUMB] Death Certificate Where would I go to get a death certificate for my ggrandfather, Silas P. Hoffman, who died in Valatie in 1941 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery? Trying to find out who his parents were. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Columbia county court house believe should have what you are looking for. -----Original Message----- From: nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nycolumb-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pat & Bob Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:43 AM To: NYCOLUMB@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYCOLUMB] Death Certificate Where would I go to get a death certificate for my ggrandfather, Silas P. Hoffman, who died in Valatie in 1941 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery? Trying to find out who his parents were. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYCOLUMB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Where would I go to get a death certificate for my ggrandfather, Silas P. Hoffman, who died in Valatie in 1941 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery? Trying to find out who his parents were.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tomwagner1123 Surnames: Holvenstot, Halberstadt, Halverstadt, Son Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Susan, Thanks for the info. I had also found the same info in footnote.com regarding the Revolutionary War soldier John Halverstadt/Halberstadt. I'm not sure if he is mine or not yet. Also Arthur C.M. Kelly did a search for me a year ago and found the Gebhard entries at Kinderhook. What I really need to find is a marriage entry for "Jane Son" who married a Holvenstot/Halberstadt around 1800 or so somewhere near Chatham. This has been a real brick wall for me. Tom 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: tomwagner1123 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't think your Jurry is the same Dingman, mine was married to Nancy Halveratadt. Tom, 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: SMULVEY Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tom, The only reference to a Haverstadt (& various spellings)in Columbia county is what I found at www.Footnote.com concerning a list of men who were excused from going to New Castle during the Revolutionary War written by Samuel J. Ten Broeck in the District of the Manor of Livingston. It says "A list of said persons excused from going down to North Castle with the reasons why" A John Halverstadt was paid 14 (the heading says dollars) and was paid a sum of 1-12-0 and the reason why he did not go was "Alone making shoes." This was for the dates 27 & 28 December 1776. I also checked the book "Settlers and Residents, Town of Livingston 1710-1899" Complied by Arthur C.M. Kelly, Kinship, Rhinebeck, NY 1978 and did not find any reference to this family. Also in the Dutch Reformed Church of Claverack baptisms is Lewis P. Gebhard and Mary Ann Halberstat baptised Anna Maria Herriot born Feb. 24, baptised Jun 30, 1816. But after doing some research of Lewis P. Gebhard son of Rev. John Gabriel Gebhard, it seems this Mary Ann Halberstat was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and she would be about 20 years younger than Nancy. Regards, Susan M. 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: RichardAHayes_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Tom, Is the Jurry Dingman you are discussing the person who was baptized in the Kinderhook Reformed Church on 29 Dec 1765? If he is that person, he is a 2nd and 3rd cousinof mine. His genealogy is on my websitr at www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family . Richard 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.

Hi Tom, Is the Jurry Dingman you are discussing the person who was baptized in the Kinderhook Reformed Church on 29 Dec 1765? If he is that person, he is a 2nd and 3rd cousinof mine. His genealogy is on my websitr at www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family . Richard

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: m13578769 Surnames: Dingman/Halverstat Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Tom Your marriage source is correct. Judy 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: m13578769 Surnames: Dingman/Halverstat Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Tom Your marriage source is correct. Judy 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: tomwagner1123 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My source for their marriage is the Claverack Reformed Church, Columbia County. I'm still looking around that area for Halverstadt, Halberstadt or Holvenstot connections. Thanks. 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: m13578769 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Tom I have George "Jurry" Dingman married to Nancy Halverstat with Janet and Catherine as two of their children. They also had 6 other children, and I have sources for all of their births/baptisms. I have nothing on Nancy's lineage before their marriage. I do have the source for their marriage. Wish I could help you. Judy in Va 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: tomwagner1123 Surnames: SON HOLVENSTOT HALBERSTADT HALVERSTADT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/4888/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for a marriage of Jane SON or Irene Jane SON, born in Chatham and married sometime around 1800. Marriage could be in Kinderhook, Claverack, Livingston or Germantown area churches. Her husbands first name is unknown, surname is HOLVENSTOT, HALVERSTADT or HALBERSTADT. Jane's husband died young and could be in Columbia Quarterly guardianship records between 1800-1820. I'm stuck and really need help. Thanks! 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: tomwagner1123 Surnames: Dingman Holvenstot Halberstadt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1825.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Judy, I have a George Dingman who married Nancy Holvenstot 2.1.1793 in Claverack with children Janet born 11.15.1793 and Catherine born 8.7.1796. I am stuck on Nancy Holvenstot. Do you have anything connected to this family? Thanks! Tom 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: perogipp Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/1935.4.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Karin, saw your post,,contact me at perogipp@aol.com Pat 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: WED927 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/4808.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry - I have no information about Latham. 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: acharwint Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/929.965/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can order her will online and get an electronic copy. http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/nycolumbia02.htm Abigail Cross, Chatham, NY left a will. she died 1813-1820 =========== New York Times DIED. April 26, 1873, Wednesday On Thursday morning, Apr. 24, Mary Webb, relict of the late Nathaniel Cross. Funeral at her residence, 418 Gold St. , Brooklyn 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: SMULVEY Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/4808.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can find the will dated 30 May 1797 of Joshua Lamphere 7 and proved 31 Jan 1798 at[Note the transcriber has the date of 1792 but in the will extracts done by William A. D. Eardeley the date is 1797: http://files.usgwarchives.org/ny/columbia/wills/va/lamphere-joshua.txt Mentions, Lemuel, eldest son of Steuben, Herkimer Co., NY, Samuel, second son, Reuben and Richard and wife Anna. Joshua was from Chatham, Columbia Co. 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.