THE OWEGO, RECORD June 11, 1881 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE CAYUGA DIVISION OF THE D. I. AND W. R. R. On Saturday last, as the 6 p. m. train was coming from Owego, a terrible accident occurred near the white school house, situated about one mile south of the village. No blame can be attached to the railroad employees, for strenuous efforts were made by them to stop the train before the casualty occurred, but it was impossible, as the train was still running at quite a rate of speed. The circumstance is as follows;: Two children of Mr. Albert JOHNSON, who resides near where the accident occurred, attempted to cross the track in front of the oncoming train. The older one, about six years, succeeded, but the younger, a little boy only two years of age, was struck by the locomotive and knocked down, The engine, baggage car and forward part of the passenger car, passing over it's small body before the train could be stopped. The head was totally severed from the body and was found lying at some distance from the latter. Those who were on the train and witnessed the sad event, say it was the most horrible thing they ever saw. The remains were carried to the home of the parents of the child who were rendered nearly frantic by the sudden and terrible blow. The child was the youngest of six children and was a bright little boy, who will be sadly missed in the home once made so bright by his childish prattle and play. The funeral occurred on Sunday last at 4 p. m. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON in this, their terrific affliction. June 8. L. M. T. CRYSTAL WEDDING. The celebration of the crystal wedding of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. MOULTON, on Friday, June 3rd, at the MOULTON homestead, in Warren, PA, was largely attended by relatives and friends. We noticed from among the guests Rev. W. W. DAVENPORT, (father of Mrs. MOULTON,) and family, E. J. CARY and wife, of North Adams, Mass., D. T. DAVENPORT, of the firm of DAVENPORT & WALSH, merchants of New York City. L. B. DAVENPORT, M. D. of Williamstown, Mass by and accident on the railroad failed to arrive till late in the evening. The table spread were fine, and the edibles savory, and over one hundred guests lost their appetites by the richness and abundance of the supply. The joint present of D. T. and L. B. DAVENPORT, brothers of Mrs. MOULTON, was a full China breakfast, dinner and tea set with various pieces of glass ware. The presents of friends from Little Meadows, Warren, Apalachin, Owego, Windham, Union, Binghamton, Elmira, Nichols, besides those residing in this vicinity, were too numerous to mention, in all amounting to over $100. worth. The remarks made by W. W. DAVENPORT, R. BEEBE, Randolph BEARDSLEY, and others were sound and historical. The Tracy Creek Band discoursed some fine music. After a song was sung by Mrs. Platt WHITE and Mrs. John DUNHAM, prayer was offered and thus closed and an exceedingly interesting occasion.- ONE WHO WAS THERE. NEWS OF THE DAY. -- Ben JAMES, colored, was hanged at Merion, C. H., S. C., Friday, for the murder of David M. HOWELL an August 9, 1880. When the trap was sprung his neck was not broken and he struggled violently, drawing his kneed up to his chest. -- The boat race at Brunswick, ME, between the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshmen classes of Bowdoin College was one by the Juniors in 19m, 9s. The distance was three miles. --The Virginia Readjuster Convention on Friday nominated Col. W. E. CAMERON for Governor, ex-United States Senator J. F. LEWIS for Lieutenant Governor, and Captain Frank S. BLAIR for Attorney-General. --As Mr. and Mrs. Henry NIEMAN were driving home near Des Plaines IL, on Thursday, during a heavy thunder-storm, they were both struck by lightning and killed. Mrs. NIEMAN'S dress took fire and was burned nearly off. There were no marks on their persons. --A colored boy carried a can of dynamite into a blacksmith's shop at Lowmoor, VA, on Thursday, and caused an explosion which killed him and three men. --Patrick LUBY, age seventy, and one of the oldest residence of Union Township, N. J., was thrown from his carriage, and falling under his horses feet was trampled to death. --Governor BELL, of New Hampshire was inaugurated Thursday, his address gives the state debt as $3,372,770, a reduction since last year of $139,696. The savings banks deposits amount to $32,097,734, an increase of $4,000,000. --The sentence of Sterns K. ABBOTT, convicted in Massachusetts of the murder of Mrs. CRUE, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. --In Gainesville, Texas, while three deputy sheriffs were trying to arrest John THOMPSON for carrying concealed weapons, THOMPSON shot and killed all three of them. --Twenty-seven barrels of gasoline standing on the platform of a freight-house in Springfield, Mass., caught fire Wednesday after the passing of a express train, and burned for over an hour. There were two explosions, the first soon after the outbreak of the fire, and only firemen suffered by it, while the second came when the fire was thought to have been extinguished and a crowd had gathered about the barrels. About forty persons were more or less seriously injured. Bill Grummons [email protected]

!!Thanks Everyone for the information on Travel from the Fingerlakes. It seems my ancestors(John and Susan Hathaway) traveled to Nauvoo, Illinois the summer of 1845 but then came back. I had wondered how long it would take, how they'd travel especially since my grandmother was pregnant and came back to have a baby in Pennsylvania in October. This has been very enlightening. I was thinking it would have taken a couple months but not so. Most of the Hathaway's from Steuben County I have even been looking at as possibly related to my John Hathaway ancestor seemed to have moved to Illinois anyway. Maybe they had someone to stay with when they arrived. Thankyou!!! Heather

Hi Cathy - I checked my HISTORY OF ONTARIO COUNTY, 1788-1876 FOR Thomas Golden/ Goulden and for Ann/Anna Doud/Dowd with negative results. This book is an exact reproduction of the one printed in 1876 and it deals primarily with the founding and settling of Ontario County and the towns and villages, as well as who founded essential services like fire departments, water-works, libraries, schools, as well as taverns and hotels. Lots of people were in the county in that time period, who are not in the book. My husbands people came before 1790 and the only one of them in the book is one who died in the civil war! It is an interesting book, but has its drawbacks. I did not an entry on Page 207 - Town of East Bloomfield, where it mentions a "Deacon John Doud lived in the place now owned by Daniel Rice (now being 1876) as early as 1808, where he raised a large family." (Could this be Ann/Anna's parent or ancestor?) Also on page 211- Under Church History-First Congrgational Church,East Bloomfield. Talking about the deacons, the book shows " Timothy Buell in 1808, also Jno. Dowd" ( Sure this is same as the one on page 207. Just a variant spelling of the name.) Hope this is of some help to you. Sorry I did not have more for you. Have a wonderful weekend! Good luck in your research. Corinne <[email protected]> _________________________________________________________________ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp

OK Fingerlakers, I have some questions for you who know some history of the area. Does anyone know how I could get a look at the Bingham land records. I think my ancestor, MICHAEL CLARK, contracted to buy land from the Bingham land in Chatham, Tioga county PA but for some reason or another didn't finish paying which meant he never received a land deed. There has got to be a record of the transactions somewhere?? Does anyone know where??? I know some of you with finger-lake relations drop down into Pennsylvania also. Next, if you were going to travel to Nauvoo, Illinois(on the Mississippi) in 1845 from Hornby, Steuben Co., NY how would you travel it?By land, water, any strips of railway yet? Would you travel North then along the Erie Canal and then that was towards Illinois? There are probably a couple ways. Econo or Fastest. I'll throw that one out. Thanks for your help and the 1880 Census on line is a great tool. It may not have every detail, but then you can know where to look exactly. Saves Big Time. Heather

Tracing the following family: Cornelius and Lydia MESSENOLL (believe this should be MESSEROLL) Listed in 1820 Federal Census index for 1820 town of Covert, Seneca County. 1 known son Philip MESSSEROLL of Newfane, Niagara County. 6 possible sibilings including Zebediah Stout MESSEROLL Thanks, Rick

In case you haven't heard about this news I thought I would share it with you. The LDS Church recently announced that the full contents of the 1880 U.S. Census, the 1881 Canadian Census and the 1881 British Census have been placed on its family history Web site at www.familysearch.org . This is free which makes it even better. Janet

Will somebody who contacted me earlier with file for Tully School year book, contact me quickly. Problems with the file. David Samuelsen, NY Archivist

Dear H.Reynolds, Thanks for taking the time to think about my situation. I do know about the VanAuken connection thanks to the Van Aken/Van Auken Newsletter and Family Association. We even had a Cuddeback (Bob, I think) at one of our recent reunions! (-: Seriously, do you know that there is a Cuddebackville just outside of Wurtsboro NY? I just can't understand where all the Dennis' are hiding!!!

Since I have a Cuddebac and a Van Etten in Cayuga, I assembled this which may help you. Descendants of Anna Maria Bevier 1 Anna Maria Bevier b: Bet. 1780 - 1800 in of Rochester, Ulster County, New York .. +C. C. Elting, Rev. b: Bet. 1780 - 1800 d: in reformed church of Port Jervis .. 2 Ann Bevier Elting b: April 29, 1820 in New Jersey d: January 20, 1862 ...... +Elting Cuddeback b: October 10, 1816 in Port Jervis ....... 3 William L. Cuddeback, Dr. b: April 06, 1854 d: in some education at Cornell Burial: read with Dr. Solomon Van Etten of Port Jervis ........... +Alice D. Malvin b: Abt. 1855 d: in members of the Reformed Church ........... 4 Frank Cuddeback b: Bet. 1875 - 1895 ........... 4 Edgar G. Cuddeback b: Bet. 1875 - 1895 ........... 4 Lizzie M. Cuddeback b: Bet. 1875 - 1895 ........... 4 Alice Cuddeback b: Bet. 1875 - 1895 ........... 4 Philenda Cuddeback b: Bet. 1875 - 1895 ....... 3 Cornelius Elting Cuddeback b: March 10, 1849 d: in atty, 1871 grad of Yale. 1873 in Port Jervis ........... +Esther Mills b: in Bloomingburg m: October 06, 1875 d: in members of the Reformed Church ........... 4 Harry Cuddeback d: in died yourn ........... 4 Nellie Cuddeback d: in died young ........... 4 Samuel M. Cuddeback ........... 4 Anna M. Cuddeback ........... 4 Cornelius Cuddeback, Jr. ....... 3 Benjamin E. Cuddeback b: 1851 d: June 17, 1892 in left widow and 4 children ........... +Clara Conkling b: Abt. 1851 ........... 4 Four Children Cuddeback b: Bet. 1870 - 1890 ....... 3 Blandina Maria Cuddeback b: Bet. 1840 - 1862 ........... +J. L. Stilwell, Rev. b: Bet. 1840 - 1862 d: in pastor of the Reformed church at Bloomingburg, New York Burial: sullivan County, New York ........... 4 Two Philips Stilwell b: Bet. 1860 - 1880 d: in both died at birth Descendants of Evert Van Auken 1 Evert Van Auken b: Bet. 1760 - 1780 . +Sarah Wesbrook b: Bet. 1760 - 1780 2 Sally Van Auken b: April 11, 1800 d: December 05, 1871 .... +Thomas Van Etten, Hon. b: May 04, 1795 m: August 05, 1816 d: August 12, 1861 in in state assembly 1836 ... 3 Lydia Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: in ae 79 ....... +Martin Cole, Judge b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 in of Sussex county, New Jersey ... 3 Belinda Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: in ae 58 ... 3 Isaac Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: Bef. 1885 ... 3 Ann Van Etten b: Bet. 1827 - 1837 d: in returned to home in Deerpark ....... +John H. Morrison b: 1827 in Wurtsboro, Sullivan County, New York m: February 02, 1861 d: 1875 in ae 48 ... 3 Sarah Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: in resides with daughter in Cedarville, Ohio ... 3 Mark Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 in resides Sussex County, New Jersey ... 3 Cornelia Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 ....... +R. F. Gardner b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 in of Middletown ... 3 Thomas Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: in resides in Sauk Rapids, Minn. ... 3 Hudson Van Etten b: Bet. 1817 - 1837 d: in ae 47 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 4:39 PM Subject: [NYFL] DENNIS, BEVIER and VANAUKEN families > Dear Flakes, > > I don't beg for help often but now is the time...! > > My GGGGGrandmother ( Eliza Ann DENNIS VANAUKEN, 1811-1877) left a small > handmade booklet with family names and dates written in it. Several names > intrigue me. They are: Shadrach DENNIS d. Oct 1835, James H. DENNIS d. 17 > Mar 1892, and Jonas L. DENNIS d. 10 May 1868. There is also the notation: > "Sarah BEVIER died January the 18 1862 aged 49 years" > a) All the names sound like her family members. I am unable to find ANY > info about any of the DENNIS names. As a married woman she lived in the > Cato/Ira/Red Creek area. > b) I did find that Sarah BEVIER is buried in the Owasco Rural Cemetery - > at least the burial date is the same. Who was her husband? Could it be > Matthew? Is it possible that her maiden name was DENNIS and she is Eliza > Ann's sister? > > Please...all you DENNIS and BEVIER people...look over your notes and see if > you can come up with any help. I have struggled with this seemingly easy > puzzle for years but I know someone out there must have at least part of the > answer! Thanks for listening...Sharon >

Dear Flakes, I don't beg for help often but now is the time...! My GGGGGrandmother ( Eliza Ann DENNIS VANAUKEN, 1811-1877) left a small handmade booklet with family names and dates written in it. Several names intrigue me. They are: Shadrach DENNIS d. Oct 1835, James H. DENNIS d. 17 Mar 1892, and Jonas L. DENNIS d. 10 May 1868. There is also the notation: "Sarah BEVIER died January the 18 1862 aged 49 years" a) All the names sound like her family members. I am unable to find ANY info about any of the DENNIS names. As a married woman she lived in the Cato/Ira/Red Creek area. b) I did find that Sarah BEVIER is buried in the Owasco Rural Cemetery - at least the burial date is the same. Who was her husband? Could it be Matthew? Is it possible that her maiden name was DENNIS and she is Eliza Ann's sister? Please...all you DENNIS and BEVIER people...look over your notes and see if you can come up with any help. I have struggled with this seemingly easy puzzle for years but I know someone out there must have at least part of the answer! Thanks for listening...Sharon

Seeking any and all information regarding Jane Givens, born 6 November 1807, daughter of Samuel Givens and Jane King......and her husband Zebulon Miller, born 31 Dec 1799.........

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County, News June 18, 1896 (end) Personal (cont) A. B. MIDDAUGH passed Tuesday night with his friend, John COLE, at Binghamton. Mr. COLE is a helpless invalid. Miss McLEAN an attendant at the state hospital, is spending a two weeks vacation with friends in Owego. Mrs. W. D. CADY of Binghamton is in town, called here by a serious illness of her father, David GOODRICH, 388 Front street. Mrs. E. JOHNSON and son of Binghamton are passing a week with the former's mother, Mrs. E. deVALIERE, 55 Spencer street. Mrs. Robert BANDLER returned Saturday from New York, accompanied by her sister, Miss Rai FOX, who will pass the summer in Owego. Willis Sharpe KILMER and party of Binghamton, who are passing a few days at Hiawatha, were driving in town Monday morning. Miss Linda NEWMAN is at Albany attending her sisters graduation; from there they go to New York and Washington for a month. Mrs. W. H. CHAMPLIN is on a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends at Owego, Apalachin and other New York state towns. - Towanda Republican. R. S. STOUT left for Boston Sunday. J. L. TAYLOR went Tuesday to Lopez, PA, on business. F. H. ROMER of Ithaca was calling on friends in town yesterday. Allen MASON and wife of Binghamton were in town over Sunday. E. D. COBURN and W. A. BARTON were in Binghamton Monday. Hon. B. J. DAVIS has returned from his outing at Union Springs. O. B. GLEZEN, Esq., was in Binghamton Monday on legal business. Thomas BAILEY is ill at Greene, where he is visiting his son George. Mrs. W. B. LEONARD and family are in town from Brooklyn for the summer. Mrs. J. R. HASTINGS is visiting at Windsor Locks, Conn., her former home. M. W. KENNEDY, a prominent Waverly business man, was in town Thursday. Mrs. Lorenzo MOTT, residing south of Hiawatha, is hopelessly ill with consumption. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. HARRIS of New York are passing a week in town with relatives. Prof. James W. ALEXANDER, principal of the Candor academy was in town, yesterday. Mrs. E. GUSSMANN and two children, arrived in town Saturday form Bridgeport, Conn. Elmer ROBERTSON has been confined to his rooms in the Snyder block, North avenue by illness. Rev. J. S. ELLSWORTH of Owego has been the guest of John PEMBLETON. - Waverly advocate. Miss Carrie SWARTOUT sailed Saturday on the Netherlands line of steamers for an European trip. Mrs. C. B. DEAN has so far recovered from her serious illness as to be able to ride out. Miss Fannie REED of Paterson, NJ, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. N. CODNER, Spencer avenue. Miss Marion PETERSON of Farmer, NY, has been visiting a week with her aunt Mrs. J. F. MILLREA Mrs. H. C. TYLER of Montrose, PA, and Mrs. Sarah ADAMS are guests of Mrs. I. J. DELEVAN, Front street. Thomas Ives CHATFIELD, who recently graduated from the law department of Columbia university, is in town. M. L. COMFORT has returned from his wedding trip. Mrs. Comfort will be unable to leave her mother on account of the latter's ill health. Mrs. PRICE and daughter of Media, PA, arrived in town Saturday evening and are passing some time with the former's mother, Mrs. Lucy G. BROOKS, Temple street. Miss Susie OAKLEY left today for New York and New Haven, where, at the latter city she will witness the graduation of her bother Lewis C. OAKLEY, Yale college. Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. HAMILTON, Mrs. Ida LAWRENCE and Fred HAMILTON left today for Ithaca to attend the STARR-ALLEN wedding. The bride is the niece of Mrs. HAMILTON. District Attorney F. A. DARROW and J. S. GROSS, Esq., were in Watkins Tuesday on legal business before a special term of the supreme court, at which Judge George F. LYON of Binghamton presided. Arthur E. BATES of North Fair Haven, one of the Lehigh's popular conductors, was in town Monday calling on old friends. Mrs. BATES, who has been visiting in Flemingville and Owego, has returned home. Rev. and Mrs. Milton F. NEGUS left yesterday for Hamilton, NY, to attend the annual commencement exercises of Colgate university. Among the graduates this year are Elmer STEEN of Owego and a brother of Rev. Mr. NEGUS. Bill Grummons [email protected]

Hi...I can't tell you about your ancestor dying during this time, but I can tell you that the woman by the name of Nellie Stone listed in the Last Will and Testament of Andrew J. Shirley is my great, great aunt. She was married to William Nelson Stone and they had Everett Stone. The only thing I know about him is he was a prison guard his entire adult life at Sing Sing Prison. I have pictures of the graves of William and Nellie, as well as her sister, Jessie, who was married to William first and they had Willis F. Stone. I can give you just a few more details if Nellie is indeed an ancestor of yours as well. Oh, my g-grandfather knew the Genungs well and my grandfather was best buddies with one of the Genung sons. Linda Stone Johnson -----Original Message----- From: Nancy L. Tweedie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 2:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NYFL] Shirley family and the Germania Lodge I recently viewed an LDS film of the Genung funeral records for Waterloo. I found a notation for March 13, 1866 that read: Mr. Shirley - by Germania Lodge Coffin & box Grave & Attendance Lot 33 2nd grave from NW corner I have no record of any of "my" Shirley dying during this time period but mostly I would like to know if anyone knows anything about the Germania Lodge. Any help appreciated. Nancy Tweedie --

Do anyone have those school years you stashed away in your basement or attic from your high school, middle or junior high school, elementary schools? Even private schools? I am interesting in every one of them to be added to the NY Archives!! Examples: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/coal/yearbooks/olney1952.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/coal/yearbooks/coalgate1948.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/paulding/school/paulding_hs/1889to1919.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/iosco/hsgs/school/sch_tahs1961.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/or/multnoma/history/roosevelt1934faculty.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/or/yamhill/history/1911-15mcminnville.txt There aren't any for New York. Dig them out of your trunks, attics, basements, crannys and nooks! Transcribe and contribute! W. David Samuelsen, New York Archivist

This message would not open because of a statement that came up saying that OE had removed access to an unsafe attachment in my mail. Can you explain this? Thanks! David M. Holly [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 4:01 AM Subject: NYFingerLakes-D Digest V02 #252

THE OWEGO, RECORD March 19, 1891 (cont) DIED. Nellie HINKLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. HINKLEY. of this village died on Tuesday night last, of congestion of the brain, aged seven years. She was a bright little girl, and her death will be deeply felt by the fond parents, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. The funeral service took place at the residence Thursday at 9 o'clock a. m., after which the remains were taken to Pennsylvania for interment. SEVERELY CANED. The woodworkers of the Agricultural works, in view of their high esteem of their foreman, Royal B. FERGUSON, presented him with a beautiful gold headed cane on Tuesday last. May he live long to lean on it. PERSONAL. Ex-Superintendent of the Poor, Grant W. BARNES of Richford, was in town Wednesday and a welcome caller at the RECORD office. Mrs. Gordon ALLEN is in Centre Village, NY, called there by the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Smith BAKER, of that place. Mrs. Perry HYDE of Binghamton is spending a few days in this place at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. DUMOND - Spencer Needle. Clinton DAGGETT who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever at Albany, arrived home Saturday night and is rapidly recovering his health. D. C. ROBINSON, Esq., the great Elmira common council leader, and E. F. BABCOCK, Esq., were in attendance at court this week. W. A. BARTON will remove from No. 166 Spencer avenue to the east half of the house on the south-east corner of Temple street and Spencer avenue. Lester VAIL of the Lester-Shire News was registered at the Central house while in town looking after the interests of the lively paper which he represents. F. B. KENDALL returned Friday from a trip through the western part of the state and passed Sunday with his family. He left Monday evening for Syracuse. Michael SWEENEY of Owego fell from a boxcar on which he was setting a brake, near Union and fractured his arm Monday morning. -- Binghamton Republican. Charles Hill is moving from second floor of the building occupied some time for a grocery on the corner of North and East avenues to No. 162 West avenue. James A. HEALEY, Erie train dispatcher, of Elmira, and "Tom" PICKLEY of Waverly, the operator who gained prominence in No. 12's wreck in 1890, were in town this week. "Prof." Wm. H. DORSEY rode to Binghamton on his wheel Monday and attended the performance of HANLON'S "Fantasma" at the opera house that evening, returning Thursday. The condition of Dr. L. D. FARNHAM, who has been critically ill with pneumonia, is reported as more favorable by his attending physician . -- Binghamton Republican. C. N. DOHS of Newark Valley, who has so ably represented the RECORD at his home for the past year or two went to Binghamton, where he has assumed a position as bookkeeper for Messrs. TAYLOR & WRIGHT, wholesale jewelers in the Perry block. The RECORD congratulates both parties and regrets that it must do without Mr. DOHS' services at Newark Valley. B. R. JONES of Hornellsville was in town Friday, the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. THOMAS, North avenue. Mr. Jones is unable to work on account of a condition of mental and physical ill-health consequence of the grip of 1890, and is going to Susquehanna for medical treatment. He is a member of the conductors' brotherhood and if permanently disabled from work, is entitled to a benefit of $1,000. James E. TILLOTSON who has occupied No. 88. North avenue for thirteen years, has leased the lower floor of the wooden building corner of North and East avenues, lately occupied H. A. JOHNSON as a grocery, and will fill it up with a full line of groceries on April 1st. Bill Grummons [email protected]

Will try to find out abt lodge tonight. Have only done minimal research on my Shirley and would appreciate any clues/corrections/additions to the following and I hope it helps you: Descendants of Ferrers Shirley 1 Ferrers Shirley b: in Could have had these kids .. +Ann Wifeto Shirley .. 2 Job Shirley b: Abt. 1757 in Could have had these kids 1840 living in Cayuga, Niles w/ Simpkins Snow Burial: 1830 census as 70<80, ...... +Unknown Wifeto Shirley b: Bet. 1750 - 1760 in 1830 census as 70<80, Sempronius, Cayuga County, New York d: in NY 1840 Pensioners List as 83 ....... 3 Mary W. Shirley b: Abt. 1799 in New Hampshire per 1900 Sempronius census of Harriet d: March 05, 1867 in 1840 Census Moravia Township, Cayuga County, NY Burial: indian mound Cemetary, Moravia New York ........... +Daniel Reynolds, Jr. b: October 16, 1795 in richmond, Vermont, sttld east shore of Owasco Lake m: October 11, 1816 d: October 13, 1882 in 1880 cen, Cayuga, Moravia. on 1820 and 1830 Sempronious Burial: indian md Cemetary, Moravia, descendant of Job Ezra Butler ....... 3 Ira Shirley b: Abt. 1809 in On 1830 of Job as child b. 1800-1810 d: in Could have had this ira ....... 3 Bradford Shirley b: Bet. 1790 - 1800 in Need to check 1850 Moravia, page 127 census d: in 1820,30,40 Cayuga. 1840 in Moravia ........... +Unknown Wifeto Shirley d: in 1830 Brandford(no Jr.)1790-1800, 1m<10,m<5,f30<40,f10<15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy L. Tweedie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 12:04 AM Subject: [NYFL] Shirley family and the Germania Lodge > I recently viewed an LDS film of the Genung funeral records for > Waterloo. I found a notation for March 13, 1866 that read: > > Mr. Shirley - by Germania Lodge > Coffin & box > Grave & Attendance > Lot 33 2nd grave from NW corner > > I have no record of any of "my" Shirley dying during this time period > but mostly I would like to know if anyone knows anything about the > Germania Lodge. > > Any help appreciated. > > Nancy Tweedie > > -- > > > >

I recently viewed an LDS film of the Genung funeral records for Waterloo. I found a notation for March 13, 1866 that read: Mr. Shirley - by Germania Lodge Coffin & box Grave & Attendance Lot 33 2nd grave from NW corner I have no record of any of "my" Shirley dying during this time period but mostly I would like to know if anyone knows anything about the Germania Lodge. Any help appreciated. Nancy Tweedie --

In a message dated 10/22/2002 5:04:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > I believe he is on the 1823 tax Roll for Middlebury twp. Tioga PA Heather, Have you checked the Tri-County Genealogy & History Site ? Joyce Tice has a treasure trove of information on those counties in NY and PA. Carol

THE OWEGO, RECORD June 18, 1896 ANOTHER DROWNING AFFAIR. Harry DENSMORE, 15 years, son of John DENSMORE of Adaline street was accidentally drowned Saturday evening shortly before 8 o'clock by falling from the dam that feeds the race leading to the electric light plant. There were other boys about and George SMITH made an attempt at rescue but was dragged head first into the water and had a hard struggle saving his own life. The body was removed in 20 minutes by means of a fish hook and line but the effects at resuscitation were unsuccessful and Undertaker HUBBARD was called and took the remains to the house, which was the first intimation given the family of the accident or death of the boy, although the word could have been sent tem in less then 10 minutes. Harry was the oldest son and had barely escaped death by drowning several times before. The funeral was held at 1 p. m. Monday at the house. A MATRIMONIAL EVENT. MONROE (MICH.) COMMERCIAL JUNE 12. One of the happiest events of the past week was the marriage of Miss Eva V. WHITE of Monroe and Melvin L. COMFORT of Owego, NY. Owing in the long illness of the bride's mother, it was decided to have a quite wedding, and as Niagara Falls was to be included in the wedding journey it was pleasantly arranged that they be married at the private home of a very dear friend of the groom, Dr. D. R. BOWEN of that place. The wedding arrangements were all of the happiest and after the ceremony a handsome wedding dinner was given complimentary to the bride and groom by Dr. and Mrs. BOWEN. The Rev. W. J. WEST, who had so recently had the pleasure of performing the wedding ceremony, was one of the guests. A wedding party was delightfully arranged and all enjoyed the many beauties of Niagara Falls. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. COMFORT arrived home and a quiet though happy little reception was given. The bride received in her pretty wedding gown of light blue silk. The wedding gifts were handsome. Among the gifts which will be highly prized is a handsome reception chair, the gift of a party of Pointeaux Peau friends, of whom Miss WHITE had been a member. Mr. COMFORT has won for his bride, one of Monroe's brightest young ladies. Her life which had been spent in Monroe, Has been one of perfect devotion to the home circle, a beautiful little housekeeper, capable in all of her business and social duties, and to her friends is always given a happy greeting. In their cozy little home will be found many dainty pieces of painted china, the work of the bride, while on the walls hang many paintings, which prove her indeed an artist. Mr. Comfort is a gentleman of refinement and from a fine prominent family, His father having been a minister of the gospel and his brother Dean of the college of fine arts at the university at Syracuse, NY. Another brother is a physician in New York city, and a third brother is professor in the Penn. Military Academy. He is a capable business man, being engaged in the jewelry business at Owego, NY, and one of its leading business men; also active in the church work of which he is a member. Mr. COMFORT, like his wife, is the only small member of his family, each being only four feet high. Should Mr. and Mrs. COMFORT continue to reside in Monroe the host of warm friends of the bride will extend a warm welcome to her husband and it is the wish many friends that heaven's richest blessings may rest upon the this little couple as they journey together though life. NEWARK VALLEY. Newark Valley, June 16, - The "Eugene Bryant troupe" is playing to good houses this week. The band and orchestra are very fine. Dr. W. J. BURR, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles UPHAM in Colorado and spending some time with relatives in California, returned home Saturday after a year's trip. Dr. F. L. KNAPP, who has just graduated from a dental college in Philadelphia, is stopping with his brother, Dr. H. L. KNAPP and the indications are that he will settle in this place. Rev. A. Y. WILCOX arrived in town Thursday to assume his duties as pastor of the Congregational church. A reception will given him at the chapel Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles BALL of Binghamton were in town last week called here by the failing health of their sister, Mrs. F. W. BARBER. Miss Helen LOVELAND is entertaining Mrs. TITUS, who is matron of the Orange Park, Fla., mission school, where Miss LOVELAND has been teaching for some three years. Mrs. T. H. BUSHNELL leaves town tomorrow for Oneonta, where she will spend the summer with her brother. Miss Lucy HOOKER closed her summer term of school in the Westfall district Saturday with a fine picnic in C. H. HORTON'S grove. Mrs. J. Van KLEEK has been with friends in Port Dickinson for the past few days. Mrs. T. F. CHAMBERLAIN has been seriously ill with an attack of bilious fever but is reported as improving. Mrs. E. HOFF is in Candor this week, being called there by an illness of a relative. Miss A. M. KINNEY left town last week for Syracuse, where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Wm. WARING. Bill Grummons [email protected]