I have done considerable personal family research on my own lines in Ft. Covington, Franklin Co., NY. My direct line includes Benjamin B. Streeter (b. 1788 who died there in July 1855) through his son, Hardy Platte (Platte) Streeter. Both of them and their families appear in the 1850 Census for Franklin County. I have developed extensive information on Streeter's of Ft. Covington and obtained considerable materials related to them. Hardy Platte moved to Pettis Township, Platte County, Missouri (1860 Census) and then Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas (1865) State Census. I also have some information on his brother, Oscar S (or L) Streeter, who together with Hardy wrote a letter from Detroit, MI, applicable to the settlement of their father's estate in 1855. I have Seaver's book on the History of Franklin County, Ft. Covington and Her Neighbors, and the History of St. Lawrence and Franklin County, and the applicable pages from the 1776 Atlas for Franklin County. The first two books include considerable specific information on my direct line. I have obtained extensive information (including significant personal papers) on the families of Benjamin B. and his son, of Grindal Streeter. Grindal had four sons, David, Allen, William and Washington who became "Millionaires" in the Shoe Business in Chicago, IL, but are buried in Ft. Covington.. And their sister(s), especially Dorcas who remained there until her death. I have some information on the Family of William L. Streeter, whose family and widow also remained there. There are some really great genealogical and historical resources at the House of History in Malone and the Franklin County Court House, for any of you that are not already aware of that. I say all of this to confirm that the list is alive and well and to offer usually quiet and voluntary assistance when I see queries concerning a person or family that I may recall having seen information on. I would particularly like to make direct contact with others from my line. I have information to share, and I am always interested in knowing more about them and all of their relations. In addition, I want to make all of you aware of something that may be of assistance. There seems to have been considerable interaction of my families and others in the Ft. Covington, Franklin County, NY area with families living in the area of Grand Isle County, VT including Rouse's Point, NY. Grand Isle County is the most northwestern county in Vermont and includes the Lake Champlain islands in Vermont. Both of my ancestors married women who were from Grand Isle County. In particular, Benjamin B. Streeter married Sarah Reynolds, and Hardy Platte Streeter married Sophia Minona Clark who had said that she was from Alburgh. If anyone has Clark information concerning her, I would really appreciate knowing it. I would recommend checking that region for your in-laws and ancestors particularly those in the 1800's. It seems to have been a popular resort area for Franklin County people even way back then. I expect many more of the families in Franklin County can trace their lines there too. I generally believe that many of the children of that area settled in Franklin County. Good Luck in your research! I for one have been particularly surprised to learn of the many great things that have already gone on and for that matter still do go on in the North Country! I have never failed to enjoy my occasional visits there! John Willis Streeter [email protected]