Most of the Methodist Churches in the early years were served by circuit riders, and the records of the church may have remained with the minister rather than in the church. Here in Willet they met in barns when a circuit rider came through, and didn't even have a church building until the late 1800's. ----- Original Message ----- From: David and Dale Barnes <dlbarnes@erols.com> To: <NYCORTLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 6:50 AM Subject: Re: [NYCORTLA] Churches > > Carol: > Found the following information while searching the Cortland County rootsweb > site. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycortla/qsys/qryd.htm > > Under entry for ELLISON: in the Cortland County Queries D-E. > > ...... I have found addresses on 4 Methodist Churches in the internet yellow > pages: > > Free Methodist Church of Cortland (Jewett Ave) Homer Ave United Methodist > Church (Homer Ave) First Methodist Church (Church St) Virgil Untited > Methodist Church (Church St). > > > Carol, > Also suggest you read the online Smith's History 2nd section under > Cortlandville pg. 255-274 for Church History near the bottom of the page. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycortla/smhist/shchap20b.htm > > Good Luck, > Dale Beeby Barnes > dlbarnes@erols.com > > > ---- Original Message ----- > From: "Carol Tolley" <ctolley1@earthlink.net> > To: <NYCORTLA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 11:41 PM > Subject: [NYCORTLA] Churches > > > > I am trying to find what churches might have been in the Cortland Co > > area in about 1840 - 1855 time period. In particular, Methodist > > Churches. I am looking for birth records/church baptism records for my > > PATTERSON family who were in the area of Cortland and Tompkins Co > > during that time period. > > > > Thanks for any help and reply. > > > > Carol > > ctolley1@earthlink.net > > > > > > > > ==== NYCORTLA Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Carol: Found the following information while searching the Cortland County rootsweb site. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycortla/qsys/qryd.htm Under entry for ELLISON: in the Cortland County Queries D-E. ...... I have found addresses on 4 Methodist Churches in the internet yellow pages: Free Methodist Church of Cortland (Jewett Ave) Homer Ave United Methodist Church (Homer Ave) First Methodist Church (Church St) Virgil Untited Methodist Church (Church St). Carol, Also suggest you read the online Smith's History 2nd section under Cortlandville pg. 255-274 for Church History near the bottom of the page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycortla/smhist/shchap20b.htm Good Luck, Dale Beeby Barnes dlbarnes@erols.com ---- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Tolley" <ctolley1@earthlink.net> To: <NYCORTLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 11:41 PM Subject: [NYCORTLA] Churches > I am trying to find what churches might have been in the Cortland Co > area in about 1840 - 1855 time period. In particular, Methodist > Churches. I am looking for birth records/church baptism records for my > PATTERSON family who were in the area of Cortland and Tompkins Co > during that time period. > > Thanks for any help and reply. > > Carol > ctolley1@earthlink.net > >

When Rootsweb combined all the GenConnect messages into 1 big file, it made some pretty confusing assumptions. For example, a query for more information on a specific will ended up classified as a will. That was because the will and the resulting query was posted to the will section of the board. When the board was separated, it made sense, but it doesn't now. Queries and/or requests for someone to find an obit and obits themselves are also in the same boat so to speak. Although we don't use the message system the way other GenWeb sites do, I still want to sort things out. I will be changing the classifications and also some of the headings to match the following guidelines: Requests for addition info from an existing resource posted to the board - query Requests for a lookup of an obit or other data without an existing resource - lookup Answer to a query or lookup request with actual data - filed under that data type Answer to a query or lookup requesting more info - query Actual resource - under that classification Multiple resources listed in 1 message - (death info in pension file for example) - notes directing the user from the sub section to the section holding the data. In the above example, a note under the Death classification directing users to the pension file page. I will also be changing the Subject lines on the notes as time goes by. Subject lines such as "My Grandfather" will be changed to include a full name where possible. I will probably get around to deleting messages without a clear connection to the county, but that won't be until later. These changes might take a while to take effect since the index to the Rootsweb messages is only rebuilt every few days or so. This is an ongoing project and may take a looooooong time. Vicki

This letter is not meant as a criticism for anyone, just as a overview of computer freezes for the less computer savvy users that may read this. There are several reasons for a computer to freeze up, or appear to. Any hardware/software problems, including mouse shorts, cards not seated properly, software conflicts, old or crimped wires etc. Electricity flucuations in the area (UPS's help fix this). Not clearing out temp files can cause the system to slow looking for prior versions in the cache or hang when it runs out of working space. Java applets and/or animated cursors and gifs, not necessarily on the site you are on, but sometime during your session. (This is a recognized Windows bug, but Microsoft claims it can't do anything about it - part of allowing multiple windows up and/or history). I try to use minimum amount of graphics on my sites. Large pages using cold fusion or Java. Again, nature of the beast. Any large data pages, depending on your system. WebTV is especially prone to this. Because, I limit page size on the sites I am webmaster for to less than 200K, preferably less than 175. Large search results. A lot of the search results have to be held in memory, and so it uses a lot of memory. I suspect that is why the original limit on Rootsweb message board searches was 1000 as an attempt to not overload the system. There are ways to prevent the problems from happening. If anyone wants a list of these steps, please feel free to contact me privately. No need to clog up the list. Also feel free to forward this to any mail list or person you think it might help. Vicki Hall Titus CC/Webmaster for Broome Co. and Cortland Co. NYGenWeb sites On Sunday, July 15, 2001 3:10 AM, JYoung6180@aol.com [SMTP:JYoung6180@aol.com] wrote: > In a message dated 7/14/01 11:53:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > joanbest1@earthlink.net writes: > > > As you can see, the freeze up problems are increasing. This is a > > cumulative problem. >

I am trying to find what churches might have been in the Cortland Co area in about 1840 - 1855 time period. In particular, Methodist Churches. I am looking for birth records/church baptism records for my PATTERSON family who were in the area of Cortland and Tompkins Co during that time period. Thanks for any help and reply. Carol ctolley1@earthlink.net

I saw this item for sale at eBay, and thought that someone on the list might be interested. Smith's History on the Cortland site specifically mentions Darius, whose picture is in the page: "Mr. Rowley came to South Cortland in 1826 and bought the place now owned by the heirs of Darius Sanders ; the latter was a brother of Charles Sanders the school book author. " There is a query on the site from ginman9@home.com, but the address seems to be invalid. I'm hoping that ginman9, or a relative, is on the list. I'm not involved with the auction in any way; just thought you might want to know. Title of item: Sanders GENEALOGY OF THE SANDERS FAMILY c1908 Seller: odinpieh Starts: Jul-12-01 20:02:26 PDT Ends: Jul-22-01 20:02:26 PDT Price: Currently $9.99 To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1446663452 Item Description: Genealogy of the Cortland County N.Y. Branch of the Sanders Family by C. W. Sanders Circa 1908. Wonderful antique volume, pullout genealogical chart attached to rear endpaper, patterned endpapers, one sided photographs with no writing on backs. Truly a remarkable find - perfect for home or collection. Condition is as shown - ex- library copy, some wear/age to outside, hinges intact, binding intact with some play, slight yellowing of inside and page edges (see photos),. This a great buy, don't miss out! No reserve bid, very low start bid - this item is here to be sold.This is part of a beautiful collection of new, vintage and antique books, toys and other items that I am selling this week. Check out my other auctions for more great buys! Buy more than one item and save on shipping. Buyer pays $3.00 for careful packing and shipping FOB by USPS anywhere in lower 48 states. Quotes available for other areas, please inquire before the end of the auction. Books, movies, and music ship book rate. Insurance available at $1.00 per $50.00 coverage. I accept money orders, checks, (7-day hold on personal/business checks), and Mastercard/Visa through PayPal. Click here to use PayPal. I am a Verified PayPal Member, and as such, any purchases you make from me, for which you use PayPal to send payment, are protected by PayPal against fraud. Payment must be received within 10 days of sale close. If you are the winner of this auction, I will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours of close. If you do not receive an email from me within that time period, please contact me right away. Thanks for bidding! View my other auctions here. I usually upload every Thursday, so stay tuned! Bid with confidence. My goal is 100% buyer satisfaction. If ultimately you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me right away. All items come with a money-back guarantee that they are as described. No warrantees covering future performance are expressed or implied. Thanks! Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at http://www.ebay.com

To see what keeps me out of trouble most of the time: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gacoweta/sites/index.htm Tim

Added today - Palmer's Corners Cemetery - Sherburne TWP near Brookfield. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/cemetery.htm 1869-70 Smithville Business Directory http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/1869dir.htm Tim

Added today - Pendelton Cemetery - New Berlin TWP and Howard Cemetery in Sherburne TWP: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/cemetery.htm Tim Stowell

Oops! Forgot to upload it - now it's there: Added today - Town of Preston - 1869-70 business directory listings: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/1869dir.htm Tim Stowell

Added today - Town of Preston - 1869-70 business directory listings: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/1869dir.htm Tim Stowell

Added today - Town of Plymouth - 1869-70 business directory listings: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/1869dir.htm Tim Stowell

Am seeking further detail information and sources on the following family: I have a James P. MCVEAN b. 17 Jan 1787 Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY and d. 21 Dec 1850 poss. Cortland Co., NY. He m. Rachel GILLETT (b. 12 Apr 1796 Orange Co., NY & d. 23 Sept. 1860). Its possible they were in Cortland Co. as early as 1820, but this has not been verified. They had 11 known children: 1) Polly b. 1 Mar 1816, d. 19 Apr 1885 (buried Atwater Cem. Homer, NY); m. 24 Sep 1837 to Jacob KENNER. They at 6 known children. 2) Peter b. 29 Mar 1818, d. 3 Feb 1875 prob. Cortlandville, NY; he m. 11 Feb 1852 to Fidelia BOLLOCK. No further info is known on this line. 3) Jennet b. 9 Aug 1819 and d. 10 Aug 1819 4) Tabitha b. 16 Dec 1820 (1855 cen states b. Cortland Co.), d. 6 Apr 1858; m. 16 Feb. 1843 Solomon BAKER. They had a dau, Clarrissa A. b. 27 June 1844 and m. Lorenzo ATKINS. 5) Eliza b. 27 Nov 1822, d. 8 Feb 1871; m. 16 Feb 1843 Jared BAKER. They had 2 known children. 6) Roxany b. 31 Aug 1824, d. 13 Feb 1846. Not married. 7) Catherine "Katy" b. 7 May 1826; m. Thomas B. CRONK. No further information known on this line. 8) Jane Ann b. 25 Oct 1829, d. 14 Apr 1890; m. Franklin RICHARDSON. No issue by this marriage. 9) Samuel G. b. 13 Mar 1831, d. 14 Feb 1899 (buried Groton Rural Cem, Groton, Tompkins Co., NY); m1) Mary M. SHULER; m2) Sarah HART; m3) Sarah E. WRIGHT. No further information is known on this line. 10) Charity b. 18 Nov 1832; m1) 24 Feb 1853 Sylvester YATES (no issue by this marriage); m2) 31 Aug 1858 (her sister "Tabitha" husband) Solomon BAKER. They had 3 known children. 11) Jehiel D. b. 7 May 1836, d. 30 Dec 1863; m. 30 Aug 1863 Lizzie C. FLANDERS Any additional information and/or corrections on any of the above, please contact me. Thank you. Melinda wovenroots@alaska.com

Added this morning - Symrna East Cemetery http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/cemetery.htm Tim Stowell

Hello, I am doing research on Diners and Lunch Wagons. If anyone has information on specific Diners that exist, or did exist in the county please contact me. I am looking for pictures, the families that ran the diners, stories from employees and customers. Even if you do not have information but know of someone who has information or somewhere I should check, please contact me with that information. Thank You, Mike Engle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I am running my own beta test of a product that could be set up the same way I used the old genconnect boards, as a backup/alternative entry method. Why don't you take a look and and see what you think. http://pluto.beseen.com/boardroom/u/52945/ Vicki

Added this evening - Oak Grove Cemetery - new section - Greene, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/cemetery.htm Tim Stowell

I have analyzed the first half day's worth of data and the results are astounding. Approximately 12 hours ago, I installed the stat code in the new pages - all queries, will front end and obit front to simulate the GenConnect functions that had entries on them. I used user stats to eliminate any possible refresh/reloading distorting the counts. Since then, there have been 64 users to the site. Since 1 was me, I subtracted 1 and made the total users = 63. Of those users, 41 visited the new pages. (really 42, but again had to subtract myself). That implies almost 2/3 rds of users visited GenConnect type functions. In fact, all but one of those visited queries - that odd one visited wills, and is still on the site as I am writing this summary. Queries are obviously a BIG part of the usage of the site. Vicki

Sounds like the Halberts are back at it again--same MO, same price for nothing, just a different name. BEWARE!! They are crooks--You get nothing for your $35.00 Spread the word---Bob Evans

A word to the wise -- Vicki -----Original Message----- From: Darci [SMTP:djohn@NETNET.NET] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 7:23 AM To: MI-WI-ROOTS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU Subject: Re: [MI-WI] Genealogy Scam? Morphcorp ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Reque" <reque@IX.NETCOM.COM> To: <MI-WI-ROOTS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 6:19 AM Subject: [MI-WI] Genealogy Scam? > I've received advertisement for a "Family Yearbook" plus CD from > Morphcorp LLC dba The Reque Family News" [my surname, of course] from > two people who claim to be Maxwell and Christina Reque [again my > surname] at 1181 s Parker Rd, Denver CO. > The information offered includes a detail or two easily gotten from my > own internet data plus a few errors serious enough to tell me that this > whole thing is an apparent scam. > I've reported this to the Denver Better Business Bureau [to which they > claim membership] and also asked them to prove their identity. > > Anybody else know these guys? > > Bill Reque > SF This was sent from another gen-fraud list: September 2000 #1 Beware of this genealogy scam! There is a company called Morphcorp LLC who are sending snail mailings to people across the entire United States. They are offering a "Book and CD ROM" purported to contain "all the (your family) records" at the pre-publication price of $34.95 plus a $5 order processing fee. These books will not contain all family records if any at all. They normally will contain addresses and phone numbers of folks with the same last name across the United States which is something you can get in any phone book on the internet. Our recommendation is to pass up this offer. Your genealogy dollars can be much better spent! The url found on http://www.imagin.net/~tracers/gentips4.htm and was listed under September 2000 article. (Another responded that she ordered and received a telephone directory). Darci http://darcisplace.com Bios - Wisconsin/Ny > > ----------------------------------------------- > Lost your welcome message? > Send GET MI-WI-ROOTS-L WELCOME to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU for another copy. > > ----------------------------------------------- List problems? Check your WELCOME message FIRST http://php.indiana.edu/~stephenl/problems.htm SECOND then contact stephenL@indiana.edu