This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grandmasasi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/88.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks! My Sarah was born abt 1855, according to census records I located in 1880. It indicates she was born in England. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lyraedro Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/88.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Sarah Howson, born in 1844 in Fulton Co. New York. She is a daugther of John Howson and his wife Nancy. John Howson was born in England in 1820. Could this be your Sarah? I do not know what happened to her. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grandmasasi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/88.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As you indicated that one of your ancestors was John Howson from NY, I was wondering if those Howsons may have had a Sarah in their descendancy who may have been born abt. 1855 in England? If they did, do you have information on descendancy, etc.? Also does your information indicate that the family may have immigrated to US. If so, where? In a death certificate for my grandfather, his mother is listed as Sarah (what appears to be HOWSON - the 3rd letter is a bit difficult to read) & father as Charles CLINE. In checking backward, I located an 1880 census with Charles & Sarah (both aged 25, which would place her birth year at about 1855)that indicated she was born in England. In an 1885 census, there were more children (2 of which are related to me, but my grandfather was born 2 years later, so he's not on it). Again, it indicates Sarah was born in England. Charles was born in NY. Am having trouble going back beyond 1880 to locate her. Thanks! 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.

I have a Sarah Howson, born in 1844 in Fulton Co. New York. She is a daugther of John Howson and his wife Nancy. John Howson was born in England in 1820. Could this be your Sarah? I do not know what happened to her. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <nyfulton-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [NYFULTON] BUTLER, HOWSON > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: grandmasasi > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/88.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > As you indicated that one of your ancestors was John Howson from NY, I > was wondering if those Howsons may have had a Sarah in their descendancy > who may have been born abt. 1855 in England? If they did, do you have > information on descendancy, etc.? Also does your information indicate that > the family may have immigrated to US. If so, where? > > In a death certificate for my grandfather, his mother is listed as Sarah > (what appears to be HOWSON - the 3rd letter is a bit difficult to read) & > father as Charles CLINE. In checking backward, I located an 1880 census > with Charles & Sarah (both aged 25, which would place her birth year at > about 1855)that indicated she was born in England. In an 1885 census, > there were more children (2 of which are related to me, but my grandfather > was born 2 years later, so he's not on it). Again, it indicates Sarah was > born in England. Charles was born in NY. > > Am having trouble going back beyond 1880 to locate her. Thanks! > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYFULTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: richard_vanwagenen Surnames: Shotenkirk Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/2510/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Am interested in knowing if there are any records for Phineas Shotenkirk, who was born 1735 in Scotland and died before 1790 in Johnstown. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerseyCityGal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.5.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You're welcome. The name directory supposedly lists all adults in the household. The street directory supposedly lists only the owner. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AlanSaltsman Surnames: BOSTWICK SALTSMAN SEELEY Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.5.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you. It is obvious to me that the diretory is listing only heads of households. I know from other sources that at 173 East State Street, Eva (SEELEY) BOSTWICK was living with her two daughters. At 175 East State Street, Lulu BOSTWICK was living with her daughter Anna (BOSTWICK)SALTSMAN and Anna's son Robert D. SALTSMAN (my father). Since Lulu's husband Lavern was on the 1930 Census, this helps me pin down the year that he died to 1930-1937. Detailed nformation on these individuals is on my family tree on RootsWeb. >From several trips to Johnstown in my childhood, I remember both my grandmother Anna B. SALTSMAN, and her sister-in-law Eva next door. Eva was referred to as "Aunt Eva" because she was my father's aunt. Both Anna and Eva were old ladies with pure white hair who loved to garden. They both had very large gardens in the land behind their back yard and garage. This land was often a swamp back in those days (1960s). 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerseyCityGal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.5.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the street directory: 173 East State St Mrs. Eva J. Bostwick 175 East State St Mrs. Lulu Bostwick In the name directory for Johnstown: Bostwick Eva J Mrs knitter h 173 E State Bostwick Lulu wid LaVern h 175 E State Bostwick Marion teacher Perry St School r 5 Grove In the name directory for Gloversville: Bostwick Hazel Mrs glover h 19 Bleecker 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerseyCityGal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.5.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the street directory: 173 East State St Mrs. Eva J. Bostwick 175 East State St Mrs. Lulu Bostwick In the name directory for Johnstown: Bostwick Eva J Mrs knitter h 173 E State Bostwick Lulu wid LaVern h 175 E State Bostwick Marion teacher Perry St School r 5 Grove In the name directory for Gloversville: Bostwick Hazel Mrs glover h 19 Bleecker 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AlanSaltsman Surnames: BOSTWICK Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 173 East State St., Johnstown, PA I am expecting to see Eva BOSTWICK and some other people. 175 East State St., Johnstown I am expecting to see Anna BOSTWICK and some other people. Thank you. 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.

OPERATOR03@aol.com wrote: >Just to let you know that Rochester Rundell Library (New York) has death, >birth and marriages microfilms. I think it goes to 1956. You give your license >to look at each year. No charge. > > Just to clarify this. The Rundell library has microfiches of birth, death, and marriages that provide the name, date, location and certificate number. Once you have that information, you have enough information to request a copy of the actual certificate from the local jurisdiction or Albany. There is an index to narrow the searches to the proper fiche by year and then by name. To access the fiches, you have to provide your license and sign in and out each fiche. The librarian will then provide you the fiche. The information goes up to 1956....soon 1957 if they have them, due to NYS law which stipulates public release of vital statistics. The last time I was there, they were located in the periodical/newspaper area in the older library building. Parking is available across the street adjacent to the newer library complex. My experience with the librarians both in the periodical section and the history section has always been pleasant. They are very helpful. T

Do you subscribe to Ancestry. They have census records. You should find out what it would cost you to subscribe just to them and compare the cost to get the number of tapes you need from FHC. Pat H

I suggest using the microfiche in Albany for years starting about 1884. Prior to that church records. Even in 1884 when it started it was not enforced until some years later. Pat H

Just to let you know that Rochester Rundell Library (New York) has death, birth and marriages microfilms. I think it goes to 1956. You give your license to look at each year. No charge. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

I think if I was looking for births deaths etc I would go to the vital records in Albany which started about 1884. Johnstown does have books and books which I have used until a couple years ago. The new clerk will not you touch them. The prior one did, she let me sit there by the hour and go over them. You will not get access to marriages or divorces though. Pat H

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MRMydnaS Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/2509.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1870 Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Graves, John, 48, born England Graves, Mary, 48, born England Graves, Allen, 16, born England Graves, Mary E., 12, born New York Graves, Esther, 10, born New York Graves, Martha, 5, born New York Graves, William, 2, born Wisconsin Graves, Walter, 19, born England 1880 Liberty, Mitchell County, Iowa Graves, John, 53, born England Graves, Mary, 52, born England Graves, Esther, 20, born New York Graves, Martha, 15, born New York Graves, Willie, 12, born Wisconsin next door Graves, Allen, 27, born England Graves, Flora A., 21, born Wisconsin, parents born New York Graves, Ezra H., born February, born Iowa 1900 Liberty, Mitchell County, Iowa Graves, Allen, 47, widow, Mar. 1853 born England Graves, Ezra, 20, married, Feb. 1889, born Iowa Graves, Edna, 19, Daug. in law, Aug. 1880, 1 child, 1 living born Minn. Graves, Hazel, 6 month, Nov. 1899, Grand daug. born Iowa Graves, Lora, 17, daughter, June 1882 born Iowa Beaver Creek Cemetery Mitchell County Iowa Graves, John 1823 - 1900 Graves, Mary (Allen) 1823 - Nov. 12, 1896 age 73 years 11 months 3 days wife of John Graves, Allen E. 1853 - 1923 Graves, Flora 1858 - 1897 wife of A. E. Graves, Ezra E. Feb. 24, 1880 - 1953 Graves, Edna May Aug. 30. 1880 - Dec. 7. 1933 Graves, Hazel M. 1899 - July, 12, 1922 age 22 years 7 months 17 days wife of R. Jacoby Hope this helps 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.

I'm wondering if anyone has any information about the Ripton Bros. grocery that was located in Johnstown in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Several of my great-grandfather Benjamin Henry Ripton's brothers founded the store - in a biography of former Johnstown mayor Percy Ripton in a NYS history, Mayor Ripton attributed the actual start to his uncle William A. Ripton, Benjamin Henry's youngest brother. Other brothers who may have been involved would have been James Hunter Ripton, John Clarence Ripton, and Walter N. Ripton. I don't know the actual start-date, and I'm not sure when it would have closed. William A. Ripton was in North Adams, MA, in 1900 running a store there with his then brother-in-law Richard Ansell, and later he moved to Amsterdam, NY, Kingston, NY, and finally Florida, and I don't know how long the rest of the family might have kept the store going. I've found ads in the "Broadalbin Herald" from 1908. At that time the store was located at 40 West Main St. in Johnstown. I'm writing a family history of my Ripton family and would appreciate anything anyone could tell me about this family business. Thank you. Joanne Gaudio

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jennyanyspot Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.4.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the street directory information. THis is very interesting! Jennifer 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerseyCityGal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the Johnstown street directory, East State St ends at # 183, followed by the city line and Comrie's Garage, followed by the Johnstown Catholic Cemetery. In the Gloversville, street directory, East State St ends at # 157. ok, I just looked at this family in the 1930 Census. 219 isn't their house number. It's the number in order of visitation. The house number is blank. They live on a farm on the State St extension, which is RD 3. They aren't listed in the 1936 directory, but Leon Jr. is listed on the Montgomery County rootsweb site. He was living in Mayfield when he entered the service: LEON COOK - was born Sept. 15, 1923. He was inducted into the service on Aug. 18, 1941 and trained at Newport, Rhode Island, Brooklyn and Camp LeJune, No. Carolina, Leon received the American Theatre medal, American Defense medal, Victory medal, Asiatic Pacific medal with two Stars and the Purple Heart. He was discharged from service on July 19, 1946, and was a glove maker. He is deceased. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1340.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I checked the 1930 Census once again and possibly the address is E. State St not 8 State Street, and it was Johnstown. It would be Frank A Cook, and Leon F. Cook - possibly in two different residences at this time? Does that give you any more clues? Thanks.