> I recently received a death record for my gguncle, Theodore PEASTER, who died in Pittsfield, MA in 1904 at age 75?(that part is hard to read). Family Bible records indicate that he was born in NAssau, Rennsalaer Co., NY, the son of John and Polly (Van de BOGART) PEASTER. Theodore's and I sister, Amanda Malvina, was my ggrandmother and I am hoping they had the same mother. I have also found the following information on FamilySearch. I know that LDS data should be taken with a 'grain of salt' but the locations and times are close to what I am looking for..... > Polly VAN de BOGART, b or bapt? 24 Apr 1804, Churchton (Churchtown?), Columbia Co., New York. Father: Peter VANDEBOGART mother: Margaret Rockefeller > > Any clues or suggestions would be most appreciated and I am always happy to share any data I may have. Thank you, Margaret Bence Davis > The first stop on your list should be The Olive Tree...for church records and other valuable resources. http://olivetreegenealogy.com/nn/index.shtml Second, you do not mention whether or not you have the census records for this family. Census reports should be the backbone of your research. I do note that there is a John J. Peaster in the 1850 census in Nassau, Rensselaer County. And a Peter vandeBogart in Copake, Columbia County. Subsequent census will narrow down for you the death dates of these people; you may be fortunate and find in-laws or siblings living close; earlier census reports may indicate relationships with other Peasters/van de Bogarts.