It is with great sadness that I pass this along. Collin Haight a contributor to the Delaware County website has passed away. You can view a short version of his obit here: http://www.legacy.com/thedailystar/Obituaries asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=100286027 If that doesn't work, go to thedailystar.com and click on obituaries. My most sincere condolences to his family. Rene' list administrator

Merry Christmas Rene Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Rene' <rtreff@stny.rr.com> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:57:53 To:nydelawa@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYDELAWA] Happy Holiday Hello Everyone, Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year. And to all of you who do not share the same faith as I, a very Happy Holiday to you. I also want to say thank you to all of you who volunteer your resources to help those who need it, it is indeed better to give than to receive. May we all break down at least one brick wall. Merry Christmas, Rene' list administrator To contact list administrator send email to nydelawa-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year. And to all of you who do not share the same faith as I, a very Happy Holiday to you. I also want to say thank you to all of you who volunteer your resources to help those who need it, it is indeed better to give than to receive. May we all break down at least one brick wall. Merry Christmas, Rene' list administrator

Just for fun, try googling it. Surprising what you can find. Enclose it in quotes: "The Chase Studio" or "Chase Photography Studio" Harriett ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill & Judy Cuyle To: NYDELAWA-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: [NYDELAWA] The Chase Studio Can someone please tell me when The Chase Studio (a photography studio) was in business? Thanks! To contact list administrator send email to nydelawa-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1193 - Release Date: 12/22/2007 2:02 PM

Can someone please tell me when The Chase Studio (a photography studio) was in business? Thanks!

Hi All, The L. L. Bundy that Abraham studied under was Louis, does anyone know anything about him or his wife Cynthia? I see in one census that it lists Harlow Bundy as a nephew. I have Bundy's in my tree, but do not have anything on Louis. Rene'

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lori_maccorm Surnames: SMITH CONKLING Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.delaware/1189/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, Looking for any information on the family of Thomas C. Smith and his wife Frances Eugenia Conkling. They are buried in the Walton Town and Village cemetery. Thomas C. Smith 1865-1911 and F. Eugenia Smith 1869-1918. They had four children: Paul 1885, Leah 1889, Clinton 1893 and Charles 1895. Would love to hear from descendants. Lori MacCormack 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 Rod, I got ahold of Debbie Tuthill and she has a really large genealogy on Abraham Kellogg going back to either 1500s or 1600s. Please send me your address and I'll send it to her and she will contact you and hopefully she'll have the answers you need. (I goofed and erased your address from the original email). Sandy

Hi Rod, I'll check with Debbie Tuthill who owns the Christian Bookstore in Oneonta. She's a friend of mine and lives in Treadwell and has researched Abraham Kellogg because of Treadwell school that he was connected with in Treadwell. I know that she's constantly looking for information on him. He & his family are buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Oneonta. Sandy Goodspeed Rod Dav4is wrote: >Hi, Rene' > Has anyone worked out his ancestry? Was he connected to the Kellogg >family of Essex (ENG) and New England? > > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dav4is/ODTs/KELLOGG.shtml#TOP > >-R. > > >

Hi, Rene' Has anyone worked out his ancestry? Was he connected to the Kellogg family of Essex (ENG) and New England? http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dav4is/ODTs/KELLOGG.shtml#TOP -R. Rene' wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I just finished transcribing this biography for the Otsego Co. website. I > thought that you here on the list would also be interested as he was born in > Delaware County, and his family was from there. > > Rene' > > > > Abraham Lincoln Kellogg, a prominent young attorney of Oneonta, was born May > > 1, 1860, at Croton, Delaware Co., NY. He is descended from Teutonic and > Puritan ancestry. He was educated first in the common schools of Delaware > County, and afterward in the Delaware Literary Institute of Franklin, NY. > He read law with L. L. Bundy, of Oneonta, one of the most celebrated lawyers > > of that part of the State, and was admitted to the bar in 1883. Soon > afterward he became Clerk of the State Senate, occupying the position for > two years. In 1884, he was Corporation Clerk of Oneonta, and in 1886 was > Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Otsego County. Since locating in > Oneonta he has acquired an extensive practice. He early manifested a strong > desire for knowledge, and not being of wealthy parents worked by day and > studied by night. A strong impression was made upon him from reading the > life of the illustrious man after whom he had been named, and he selected > the law as his profession. With the same zeal which had carried him through > his school days he prepared himself for the practice of the law. > > August 26, 1881, when but little more than twenty-one years of age, Mr. > Kellogg set out on foot for Oneonta, with all his earthly possessions in a > little bundle under his arm. Here, after two years spent in teaching school > and in reading law, he was admitted to the bar, in November, 1883. His > practice has been mostly in courts of record, and he has won for himself a > high reputation among his contemporaries, and has shown himself a brilliant > pleader, a deep thinking, and possessed of extensive knowledge of the law. > > He has taken an active part in the politics of his State and times, and has > won for himself a first decided success was when fourteen years of age, > delivering a thoughtful and eloquent oration at the celebration of the > anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in his native town. When he > was nineteen he walked fourteen miles to Hamden, and spoke on the political > issues of the day in such a manner as to indicate that a brilliant career as > > an orator was in store for him. He of the Grand Army, and the posts of the > State all entertain for him a high regard. He is one of the most earnest > and active young politicians of the county, and has three times been offered > > the nomination for Assemblyman, but has in each case declined. He has been > spoken of as a delegate to the forthcoming constitutional convention of this > > State from the Twenty-third Senatorial District, which is to be held some > time in 1893 or 1894. He has been for some years one of the leading local > politicians, and by reason of his energy and perseverance is bound to be > influential and famous in this field. He has been for two years President > of the Lincoln Republican Club of Oneonta, which was organized in 1888, and > which is the strongest and most influential political organization in the > county, and he has been found to be a most worthy successor of Mr. O. C. > McCrum, its former President. He has always taken an active part in > whatever is calculated to benefit the city of his adoption. > > Mr. Kellogg is a member of Oneonta Blue Lodge No. 466, A. F. & A. M., and of > > Royal Arch Chapter No. 277, R. A. M.. He has one of the finest offices in > the county, it being in the First National Bank building. For a man so > young and so recently admitted to the bar, he has a very fine law library. > He has been offered political honors many times, but has so far consistently > > declined. He is one of the strongest Republicans to be found, and has > attended many county and State conventions of his party, and was a delegate > to the National League Convention of Republican clubs of the United States, > held at Louisville, June 10, 1893. He is a hard worker and a constant and > close student, realizing that there is much of the law to learn after being > admitted to the bar. > > Mr. Kellogg was married on the 21st of June, 1893, to Miss may Blakeslee Lewis, of Otego, NY., a lady of great worth and accomplishments. He owns a fine residence on Ford Avenue. He comes of a good family. His parents are Marvin Douglas and Hannah (Schermerhorn) Kellogg, who still reside in Croton, Delaware County. Here Marvin Douglas Kellogg was born, reared, educated, and has always lived. His wife is of the well-known and ancient Schermerhorn family, so long connected with the county of Columbia, in which she was born and reared. Her home was at Kinderhook, and her family were neighbors of President Martin Van Buren, whom she knew very well. The father of Marvin Douglas Kellogg was Benjamin Kellogg, who served as a soldier through the War of 1812, and fought at Lundy's Lane, and his father, Benjamin , was a patriot during the Revolutionary War. He was with General Washington at Valley Forge. The family all along the line of their long history were farmers, the subject o! f ! > this sketch being the first to become a professional man. The early life of Mr. Kellogg was such as to develop a stong physical constitution, and his mind also is well developed and balanced. It is confidently predicted that his will be an honorable and a distinguished career. > To contact list administrator send email to nydelawa-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- Regards, Rod Dav4is / P.O. Box 118 / Hyde Park, NY 12538 / USA Genealogy, et Cetera: http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~dav4is/ 491 ancestral & collateral families, mostly 17°-19° century New England & European roots. Total population: 120,100+ Annex: http://www.gencircles.com/users/dav4is/ email: DAV4IS@YAHOO.COM I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

I am still researching the names Woolheater/Woolhiser. Have taken a two year hiatus and need to get back to work. We are planning a family reunion for anyone related to the Woolheaters and Woolhisers. It will be July 11-13, 2008 in Northern California. For further information please contact me. Marie (Woolheater) Nutting email: ethelm1@sbcglobal.net 209-274-6533 173 Springcreek Drive Ione, CA 95640

Hello Everyone, I just finished transcribing this biography for the Otsego Co. website. I thought that you here on the list would also be interested as he was born in Delaware County, and his family was from there. Rene' Abraham Lincoln Kellogg, a prominent young attorney of Oneonta, was born May 1, 1860, at Croton, Delaware Co., NY. He is descended from Teutonic and Puritan ancestry. He was educated first in the common schools of Delaware County, and afterward in the Delaware Literary Institute of Franklin, NY. He read law with L. L. Bundy, of Oneonta, one of the most celebrated lawyers of that part of the State, and was admitted to the bar in 1883. Soon afterward he became Clerk of the State Senate, occupying the position for two years. In 1884, he was Corporation Clerk of Oneonta, and in 1886 was Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Otsego County. Since locating in Oneonta he has acquired an extensive practice. He early manifested a strong desire for knowledge, and not being of wealthy parents worked by day and studied by night. A strong impression was made upon him from reading the life of the illustrious man after whom he had been named, and he selected the law as his profession. With the same zeal which had carried him through his school days he prepared himself for the practice of the law. August 26, 1881, when but little more than twenty-one years of age, Mr. Kellogg set out on foot for Oneonta, with all his earthly possessions in a little bundle under his arm. Here, after two years spent in teaching school and in reading law, he was admitted to the bar, in November, 1883. His practice has been mostly in courts of record, and he has won for himself a high reputation among his contemporaries, and has shown himself a brilliant pleader, a deep thinking, and possessed of extensive knowledge of the law. He has taken an active part in the politics of his State and times, and has won for himself a first decided success was when fourteen years of age, delivering a thoughtful and eloquent oration at the celebration of the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in his native town. When he was nineteen he walked fourteen miles to Hamden, and spoke on the political issues of the day in such a manner as to indicate that a brilliant career as an orator was in store for him. He of the Grand Army, and the posts of the State all entertain for him a high regard. He is one of the most earnest and active young politicians of the county, and has three times been offered the nomination for Assemblyman, but has in each case declined. He has been spoken of as a delegate to the forthcoming constitutional convention of this State from the Twenty-third Senatorial District, which is to be held some time in 1893 or 1894. He has been for some years one of the leading local politicians, and by reason of his energy and perseverance is bound to be influential and famous in this field. He has been for two years President of the Lincoln Republican Club of Oneonta, which was organized in 1888, and which is the strongest and most influential political organization in the county, and he has been found to be a most worthy successor of Mr. O. C. McCrum, its former President. He has always taken an active part in whatever is calculated to benefit the city of his adoption. Mr. Kellogg is a member of Oneonta Blue Lodge No. 466, A. F. & A. M., and of Royal Arch Chapter No. 277, R. A. M.. He has one of the finest offices in the county, it being in the First National Bank building. For a man so young and so recently admitted to the bar, he has a very fine law library. He has been offered political honors many times, but has so far consistently declined. He is one of the strongest Republicans to be found, and has attended many county and State conventions of his party, and was a delegate to the National League Convention of Republican clubs of the United States, held at Louisville, June 10, 1893. He is a hard worker and a constant and close student, realizing that there is much of the law to learn after being admitted to the bar. Mr. Kellogg was married on the 21st of June, 1893, to Miss may Blakeslee Lewis, of Otego, NY., a lady of great worth and accomplishments. He owns a fine residence on Ford Avenue. He comes of a good family. His parents are Marvin Douglas and Hannah (Schermerhorn) Kellogg, who still reside in Croton, Delaware County. Here Marvin Douglas Kellogg was born, reared, educated, and has always lived. His wife is of the well-known and ancient Schermerhorn family, so long connected with the county of Columbia, in which she was born and reared. Her home was at Kinderhook, and her family were neighbors of President Martin Van Buren, whom she knew very well. The father of Marvin Douglas Kellogg was Benjamin Kellogg, who served as a soldier through the War of 1812, and fought at Lundy's Lane, and his father, Benjamin , was a patriot during the Revolutionary War. He was with General Washington at Valley Forge. The family all along the line of their long history were farmers, the subject of ! this sketch being the first to become a professional man. The early life of Mr. Kellogg was such as to develop a stong physical constitution, and his mind also is well developed and balanced. It is confidently predicted that his will be an honorable and a distinguished career.

Souvenir Holiday Greetings A Christmas Wish What blessing can I wish you, O my friends, Save that the joyful calm of Christmastide Should wrap your hearts so close that never jar Of the world's care of grief can enter it, But only love to keep you pitiful, And faith and hope to keep you strong and true. "A merry Christmas" and "A Glad New Year" I wish you all, and may God's exceeding love Enfold you close, until His tender hand Shall lead you safely home to love's own land! School District No. 15 Sidney, Delaware County,k New York December 25, 1920 Audrey Wheat, Teacher School Officers Lee Finch Trustee Schuyler Wood Clerk Walter Pomeroy Collector Pupils John Campbell Franklyn Dunshee Donald Henderson Jesse Henderson Lloyd Henderson Norman Henderson Herman Hamlin Alfred Hennings Donald Smith Gerald Smith Lawrence Wood Anna Davie Christina Finch Dorothy Finch Kathleen Finch Gertrude Henderson Doris Smith Marjorie Smith Versa Smith Gertrude Swart Addie Weidman Alice Weidman Valentine Weidman Lois Whitney Marion Whitney Sarah Wood Shirley Wood Christmas Thoughts There is Christmas music everywhere, The Christmas bells are ringing, The very air is full of joy, The Christmas tidings bringing. ---------------------------------------- I hear the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. ---------------------------------------- And never more the blessings Shall from the year depart If only we, dear children, Keep Christmas in the heart. Its love and thought for others Are beautiful as flowers And we may sow their beauty In other hearts than ours. That was the whole card, very beautiful I think, Rene'

Names of Scholars attending school in District No. 15, town of Sidney, N. Y. for the term beginning Aug 18 and ending Oct 25 1895. Lucy M. Ingalls, Teacher Eva Allen 9 Bert Cole 16 George Cole 13 Jessie Cole 6 Clara Cole 11 Della Cole 8 Henry Eggleston 17 Harvard Eggelston 6 Mary J. Finch 15 Maynard Finch 13 Lee Finch 9 Oscar Fitch 13 Susie Littebrant 12 Eugene Libe 10 Robbie Palmer 12 Fannie Palmer 10 Flossie Pomeroy 8 Carlton Pomeroy 7 George Robbins 7 Frank Robbins 5 Maude Scott 10 Pearl Teed 11 Willie Teed 9 Arthur Whitney 12 Lillie Whitney 9 Charles Whitney 7 George Pomeroy, Trustee "Labor conquers all things" Rene'

School District No. 15, Town of Sidney Winter Term 1895-5. E. A. Howes, Teacher John Robbins, Trustee Scholars in Attendance. Carl Pomeroy Harold Scott Maud Scott Henry Eggleston Lillie Finch Maynard Finch Mary J. Finch Lee Finch Allie Teed Mary E. Teed Willie Teed Robbie Palmer Fannie palmer Flossie Pomeroy Frank Bidwell Nellie O. Littebrant Susie Littebrant George Robbins Frankie Robbins Burton Cole Eddie Couse Jennie Morehouse Fred Howes Homer Fitch Matie Fitch George Cole Clara Cole Della Cole I broke them up as they are on the card, there are no ages, and I don't know why they were broke up like this, unless it was to make the card look better Rene'

Hello Everyone, I just received a scholar card for the year 1888 It says on the card: May "Excelsior" ever be your motto. Names of Scholars Who attended school in Dist. No 15, town of Sidney, for the Spring Term ending July 6, 1888 Bertha Gaylord 14 Nora Hubbell 11 Lillie Finch 11 Mamie Finch 8 Maynard Finch 5 Willie Finch 9 Ervie Bidwell 10 Pearl Bidwell 6 Jennie Bidwell 11 Frank Bidwell 9 Effie Teed 11 Wells Teed 14 Allie Teed 10 Charlie Houck 10 Henry Eggleston 10 Bertha Cook 11 Johnnie Cook 6 Maudie Husted 6 Watson Couse, Trustee Annie Bidwell, Teacher Hope this helps someone, Rene'

How can you do this to me? I'll get even! (sorry, joking!) But who the heck is Ransom Wheeler SOUTH HINKLEY? I only this year learned that Hinkley went by South in his younger years, have NO idea why he went by either or which is correct. He apparently changed during the Civil War. Anyway it's sounding as if there could be some connection but I've no idea what. Anyone know? 1850 Frelinghuysen, Warren, New Jersey; Roll: M432_465; Page: 488; Image: 413 2 Aug SOUTH Joseph N? 36 laborer, all b NJ Mary 38 Ransom W 13, Isaac 4 1860 Lackawaxen, Pike, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1176; Page: 840; Image: 100 14 July SOUTH Ransome 24 farm labor NJ Lucinda 24 PA 1870 Fremont, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M593_1102; Page: 515; Image: 394 Jeffersonville PO HINKLEY Wheeler works in tannery NJ Ruth 22, George 3, Frank 2 all b NY 1880; Fremont, Sullivan, New York Roll: T9_936; Page: 157D; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 0322 HINCKLEY Wheeler 43 farmer, all+parents b NY Ruth 32 NY NY NY George 13 laborer, Frank 12, Ella 10, Ira 1 ancestry.com: 1890 Veterans Schedules Wheeler R Hinkley Not Stated, Delaware, New York Private 1862-1865 1900 New York DELAWARE COLCHESTER Series: T623 Roll: 1021 Page: 62 HINCKLEY Wheeler Apr1837 63 m34 NJ NJ NJ farmer Ruth E Feb1848 52 m34 11/6 NY NY NY Ira W Dec1879 20 NY laborer (cannot make out what) Martha C Aug1881 19 NY attended school > Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:36:41 -0800 > From: "Gary Wheeler" <garypwheeler@hotmail.com> > Subject: [NYDELAWA] Ransom Foster Wheeler > Looking for information about Ransom F. Wheeler (1801-1877). According to > many records on the NY-Delaware History web-site he was a clergyman. Does > anyone know which church he pastored in Delaware county? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MFistaris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.delaware/535.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you had any luck finding any information on these people. My Step Aunt was Ellen Graig and my other Aunt was Dorothy. They both married my father's brothers. Contact me at MFistaris@aol.com Marge Hamm Granger 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.

Read a 1931 newspaper account of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR,) marking the graves of 595 Revolutionary War Soldiers that were buried in Onondaga County. The soldiers names and burial locations are listed within. Go to www.unyg.com, click on the "UNYG Blog" at the top of the page to read this story. Dick Hillenbrand - Upstate New York Genealogy - www.unyg.com

Looking for information about Ransom F. Wheeler (1801-1877). According to many records on the NY-Delaware History web-site he was a clergyman. Does anyone know which church he pastored in Delaware county?