This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VanDusen,Vandeusen,Ryan,Kessler Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/2341.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also researching VanDusen family.The Robert and catherine (maybe Kate?) Vandusen's that I am searching info. on, I have the following: Robert Falkner VanDusen b.1827 was married to a Kate Ryan. They had 3 children Vinnie Imogene b. 11-23-1878, Walter Blaine b. 6-22-1882 and Kittie ( Catherine)b.1-17-1886. Does anyone know ANYTHING about Walter B. VanDusen?? Married a Nellie? Story has it they both commited suicide around 1917, leaving a son Robert and daughter Dorothy, both went to live with Aunt Kittie or Catherine. Maybe in the St. Marys,PA. area.Also seeking info on Kate Ryan,who her family was? Thanks to anyone with any answers!