>From the surge in activity. it appears that this forum has received some publicity! While everyone is paying attention, I'd like to throw my ancestors into the fray.... Ebenezer Webb (1757-1846) Moved to Malone from Windham, Conecticutt. Married Abigail Rood. Died in Malone. Their son... Oliver Webb (1782-1849) Married Sally Nichols (b. Sudbury, VT). Lived entire life in Malone. Their son... Nicholas Webb (1816-1904) Married Fanny Clark. Lived in Malone and North Bangor. Three children: Henry Robin, Edgar Clark and Fanny. Nicholas' wife died at age 24. Later, in bad health, Nicholas moved to Crossville, TN to live with his son Henry, who had moved to Tennessee in 1884. When he died in 1904, Nicholas was returned to Malone for burial. My great grandfather Henry Webb married Rhoda Acenath Smith, also from North Bangor. Henry and Rhoda are buried in Crossville, Tennessee, my home town. Henry was a photgrapher and, among his old glass negatives, is a photo of the Eldred Hotel (in Malone, I believe). When he moved to Tennessee, he opened a small inn called "Spring Lawn". I'm curious if he may have begun his innkeeping career at the Eldred before moving south. Lots of questions... Did Ebenezer or Oliver have any more children? Does anyone have any information about these Webbs or their wives' families? Looking for ancestors, cousins and information.... Charles Snodgrass webbs@folkestone.com -- Ellen & Charles Snodgrass, Innkeepers Folkestone Inn B&B, Bryson City, North Carolina Online brochure: http://www.folkestone.com Toll-free info and reservations: 888-812-3385

I am searching for the following surnames in Franklin County; Chenez: Desire Chenez married Mary Ellen Yelle, daughter of Louis Yelle and Cecile Morin (Moran). Desire was born in French Canada. Son of Henri Chene and Rose (Rosalie Paradis). Desire was killed in some type of accident at work, believed to have been a lumberjack? He lived with his wife, Mary Ellen in St. Regis Falls/Tupper Lake Franklin Co NY. His sister, Rose married Mary Ellens brother John. Mary Ellen also had a brother- Louis Jr. of whom I find that you married several times. Desire and Mary Ellen are my great-grandparents. I need a marriage date. I would appreciate anything on Louis Yelle and Cecile. I have little. All surnames are in this area during the mid-late 1800's Bissell/Bisel: Samuel Bissell/Bisel married Anna McGivney. Anna is from Ireland. Had a sister ? Ferhan which lived with her after Samuels death. Sam and Anna apparently ran a hotel in Malone, NY at one time. (Again during the 1800's) Their daughter Catherine married James T Palmer. Catherine died at a young age. They had three children: Anna Elizabeth b. 1890, Sarah which married a McPherson, and Charles of whom is believed to have ended up in or around Chicago, Illinois. The three children were raised by Samuel and Anna. (Anna is my grandmother). *Note my grandmother was born in 1890 and I wasn't born until 1964 all my leads are very minimal since my father was around the 10th of 14 children. The "Older" Aunts are either gone already or can't recall :( (My father is also gone.) Any leads on any of these families would be greatly appreciated. Kimchenez@aol.com

Tom Ephraim Smith son of Caleb Smith, was born at Athol, Mass., Nov. 30, 1776. His father was of English extraction, and settled at Athol, Mass., before the Revolutionary war. Caleb had a family of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, all of whom lived to an extreme old age, several of them reaching ninety years and upwards. He was a farmer and brickmaker by occupation, and his chief delight was in hunting, which occupied very much of his time. He died at Athol, Mass. Ephraim was married to Lydia Mastern in 1804. She was born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., Nov. 12, 1779. They had seven children, viz.: Polly(deceased), Chaney, Sally(deceased), Emeline, Omri, Lyman(deceased), and James, all of whom were born on a farm in Champlain, N.Y., now owned by Chaney. Ephraim Smith settled in Champlain in the year 1800; remained a year, went back to Athol, spent one winter, and returned the following spring. He was a mason and a farmer by occupation; in politics a Whig. His wife was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died May 1, 1865, and Mrs. Smith died in September 1874. Chaney Smith, son of Ephraim, was born Dec. 9, 1807. He married Hannah Chapman for his first wife, by whom three children were borne viz.: Matilda(deceased), Augusta, and Alfred. He married for his second wife Samira Hayford, of Champlain, by whom four children were borne viz.: Nettie, FranklinP., John, and Ella. Mr. Smith is one of the influtial farmers of Champlain, a man of strict integrity and respected by all. In politics a Democrat. He has held various official positions. Omri Smith was born June 15, 1814; married Lovica A. Leonard, daughter of Caleb Leonard, of Champlain, Jan. 29, 1840. She was born July 14, 1818. They have reared one daughter, Isabella, who married Elisha Little, a merchant of Chazy. Mr. Smith is a farmer. He settled where he now resides in 1845. No more honorable men can be found in the town or county than these two brothers, Chaney and Omri. Omri Smith is a Republican in politics. The page next to this one has the biography of Caleb Leonard The book I found it in is called "History of Franklin and Clinton Counties, of New York. By B. D. Hurd" I hope this helps you Susan

The only name I could find was a Biographical Sketch of Joseph W. Tuttle Joseph Willard Tuttle The subject of this sketch traces his lineage in this country to Samuel Tuttle, who was born in the year 1708, and died at Littleton, Mass., Dec. 11, 1780. His Grandfather, Samuel Tuttle, Jr., son of Samuel Tuttle, was born at Littleton, Mass., June 16, 1732. He was educated at Harvard University, and graduated in the same class with his brother Sampson, class of 1757. He was twice married. His first wife was Mary Russell, of Littleton, by whom he nine children. She died March 27, 1772, age thirty-two years. His second wife was Miss Rebecca Robbins, of Westford, by whom he had fourteen children. He died December 15th, 1814. There is a lot more on this Tuttle Family. Let me know if if it could be connected to you. The book I found it in is called "Histories of Franklin and Clinton Counties, of New York. By B. D. Hurd"

Danielle I found a Biographical sketch for JAMES ROGERS. James Rogers was born in Warren County, NY, on the 15th day of August, 1804. He received a fair common-school education, and came to Keeseville, and, associating himself with Thomas Rogers, opened a store in that place in 1830, under the name of James and Thomas Rogers. James Rogers soon displayed the great capacity for business that marked his whole future, and afterwards did so much to build up one of the largest and most prosperous enterprises in Northern New York. There is a little more about the business, and then it goes on to say that he died Jan. 9, 1880. Susan The book I found it in is called "Histories of Franklin and Clinton Counties, of New York. By B. D. Hurd"

Am researching the SOSVILLE family tree and have come across a MARIE FONTAINE who married ALFRED SOSVILLE. Information from the BIRTHS - 1902-1913 Malone Village - Book Two: Page 10 #1776 #previous living children = 2 Living Now = 2 Date of Birth - May 13, 1905 Name: ROYAL SOSVILLE Born in Malone, N.Y. Mother: MARIE FONTAINE age 34 years born in Alden or Olden, Massachusetts Father: ALFRED age 33 years born in Vermont Attendant: E. LaRocque I would appreciate learning any information on this family. Thank you. Eileen

Hi Researching the ORYALL and NOLAN families that lived in Malone, Franklin County, NY approximately 1830s to 1850s. Joseph ORYALL married Mariah (Maria, Maude) NOLAN about 1842 in Malone, NY. They had the following children born in Malone: Joseph Jr. 1843 Maria 1845 Elias 1847 Cesar 1851 Alfred 1855 Family moved from Malone, Franklin County, NY to Suamico, Brown County, Wisconsin about 1858/1859. Looking for marriage date of Joseph & Mariah and any other clues into my families past. Mary Kaminski from Wisconsin Dc54smiley@aol.com

Surnames I am researching in Franklin County, NY. CUSHMAN, STEARNS Jeff Sunny Southern California __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Wow....so many names all of a sudden!! Might as well add mine to the growing numbers.... Glazier Webster Wilson My gg-grandfather was Charles Glazier from Owls Head, NY. He married Harriet Olive Webster on 2 April 1866. I do not know Charles' parents names but Olive's father was the Rev. Emerson Webster. Charles served in the Civil War and I have his military and pension records. His daughter, Lora Glazier, was my g-grandmother. She married a Cornelius Wilson in 1889. I don't have my paper work right in front of me, but that's a beginning...(I just moved and have no idea what box it's in <g>) Would love to hear from anyone with info and would be willing to share anything I have!! Thanks so much!!! Laurie "The only disability in life is a bad attitude" Scott Hamilton Laurie and Newfie dog, Chanel and Christel (GSD) puppy in training Bernice- #1 working guide dog 9/99 Guiding Eyes for the Blind; Puppyraiser CUR Station #489 Visit my web page (Thanks Brenda!) http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Yard/7379

Looking for info on the Mahoney and Keefe families of Franklin and Clinton County, NY in the mid 1800s. Thanks for the help. Good luck to all. Jared

JYOUROUS@cs.com wrote: I forgot to add to that posting, that Willard Blair's 2nd wife committed suicide and could not be buried with the other two wives. It is said that she is buried in a place called Potter's Field in North Lawrence New York... I don't have birth dates or death dates for her.. she had to have been married about 1912 or 13 because she had her first son Raymond in 1914 >> FYI, Potters Field is a generic term that referred to the cemeteries where the indigent were buried. Years ago, most towns had a place called potters field. Since the Roman Catholic Church would not permit a person who committed suicide to be buried in hallowed ground, they were buried in the potters fields, but most of the people buried there were either poor and destitute or strangers to the area, the graves mostly bore wooden markers, that rapidly deteriorated. That, coupled with the lack of maintenance caused most of the "potters fields" to become overgrown and eventually lost to the world. Rodney L. McKinney Rmckin2383@aol.com

I forgot to add to that posting.. that Willard Blair's 2nd wife commited sucide and could not be burried with the other two wives.. It is said that she is burried in a place called Potter's Field in North Lawrence New York... I don't have birth dates or death dates for her.. she had to have been married about 19112 or 13 because she had her first son Raymond in 1914 Willard Blair and 1st wife Annabelle Stacey Blair 1. Lawrence Blair born 5/17/1902 died 8/10/1956 2. Blair male born 8/2/1904 3. George Elmer Blair born 12/3/105 died 4/18/1981 4. Blair male born 8/2/1907 5. Blair male born 4/12/1909 6. Floyd Blair born 5/14/1911 (this all i have on this family.. don't know what happened to Floyd or the names of the Blair males.. ) Willard and 2nd wife Eva Yando 7.Raymond Blair born 5/13/1914 died 1987 8. Elvin Sidney Blair born 5/15/1915 9. Beulah Myrtel Maria Blair bonr 5/13/1917 died 8/22/1918 (this is all i have on this family I don't know if the son Edward is in the 1st or 2nd marriage of Willards) Willard and the 3rd wife Ida Mae Lamica 10. Verden Blair born 3/20/1922 died 11/27/1990 11. Lucille Blair Tebo born 9/1/1923 died 5/51/1980 12. Helen Blair Perry born 4/25/1925 died 1/2/1994 13. Lila Blair Wilson Lamay born 7/14/1926 14. Willard N Blair born 10/21/1927 died 3/1/1983 15. Elroy Blair born 10/12/1929 16. Norma V Blair born 1930 died 1930/31 17. Wallace Blair born 2/10/1931 18. Lloyd C Blair born 7/5/1933 19. Rolland Blair born 9/17/1935 died 12/197 (this what i have found for children four of his children are still living)

Hi Terry, My grandfather was Willard Blair he was born 1881 died 1937 he was the son of Peter Belair and Sarah Rivet. he was married 3 times.. 1st to Annabell Stacey in 1901 .. don't have a date of birth or death for her.. she is burried in Notre Dame Cemetary in Malone. His 2nd wife was Eva Yando (also spelled as Riendeau) she was they daughter of Melinda Belair and Noah Yando/Riendeau (don't know if Willard was already related or not). Willard's 3rd wife was Ida Mae Lamica/Lamitie She was born 1902 died about 1943 or 44 she was the daughter of Philip Lamitie /Lamica and Alice Peacock. Between the three marriages it is said he had 25 to 27 children.. found infor on 24.. some of the males are just listed as Blair males. with a date of birth... One of Willards's son was name Edward/Eduard he married some one that went by Tillie... They had 3 children.. I am trying to find any infor on this family.. Richard Blair, and his sisters.. Janet, and the younger one might be named Joyce.. They would be in their early 50's now. If anyone knows anything on them please email me

Hi I guess I will join in on this flood. I am researching: Hungerford Disotelle Brayton Fisk McCabe Rafferty Thanks all for the great updates. Sandi

Looking for anyone with information on these folks from the lower end of Uppser Saranac Lake in the Town of Brandon in the second half of the 19th century. Johnson: William, Martha, George, Charles, Guy, Jesse, Eugene, Lee, Philander, Lucy. Graham: Martha, Charles. Corey: Jesse, Charles, any others. Farmer: Clark, Selva (Selma?). My thanks. Did this flood start because someone had the nerve to ask if the list was active? -- Carl Johnson cjohnson@nycap.rr.com http://home.nycap.rr.com/cjohnson Researching Peck, Johnson, Cath, Goodrich, Crisalle in Franklin, Essex, and Schenectady Counties, NY

Hi-- It looks like a free-for-all in here, so I'll put in my two cents' worth... Looking for the following surnames: BETTS BELMORE McGRAW McGINNIS KILBOURNE SQUIRES CADY Any help would be very much appreciated. Elisabeth ö¿ö

Hello Listers, Glad to see people working with Franklin county now. I am researching the following names, Dukett, Ducat, Duquette, St. Mary, Quirk, Lashway, Riley, Babeau, Babbi, Miller, Dwyer and Hill. I am willing to share information. Thanks, Pat Dukett-Quinn

Looking for information on CATHERINE LADOUCEUR. I have the text from an obituary for her son NELSON BEAUDOIN who was b.1896 in Ft. Covington. The obit says Nelson's parents were ANTOINE BEAUDOIN and CATHERINE LADOUCEUR. Any info appreciated. S. M. Hitt hitt@flash.net

after reading 42 e-mail messages, most of them dealing with Franklin Co. I wanted to add the names I am searching for Barton's -my grandparents lived in Malone, the preceeding generation lived in Westville per the census, and they came from Vermont, probably Addison Co. Edwin married Cora Elizabeth Jones David married Nellie Griffin Jerome married Mary Jane_______ on my father's side I am researching the Tuttle's Have to say that seeing familiar names does make me homesick for the country I grew up in. Maxine

Looking for surnames of LeClair, LaClair, Patnaudes, Shepard, Bilow, Root and Labarre in Franklin Co and Clinton Co. Thank you all. Mary Jane Poole