Are there any people on this list that know anything about the Jabes Fox that was in the 1820 census of Caledonia, New York? There was a Josephus and Asa Fox there also & may have been sons of Jabes. I am trying to find out who all of his children were. Don L. Fox DonFox@cybertrails.com

Hi all, I seem to remember someone looking for info on a Phineas BARR.... if so, I happened to get a copy of his obit when I was copying another, so if anyone is interested in it, please let me know!! THANKS! HAPPY HUNTING! Joan Offering Research Assistance in Genesee, Livingston & Wyoming Counties at http://hometown.aol.com/jma8763/myhomepage/business.html

The will transcripts had been uploaded to USGenWeb Archives, New York section, with SAMPUBCO's encouragement. Genesee County http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ny/genesee/wills/v3/wright-benjamin.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ny/genesee/wills/v4/wright-susanna.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ny/genesee/wills/v15/bailey-joshua.txt http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ny/genesee/wills/v20/malloch-david.txt For other counties/states witl will transcripts already uploaded http://www.sampubco.com/wills/recentupload.htm http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ W. David Samuelsen SAMPUBCO

Source: Progressive Batavian, December 17-1869 The Batavia Water Works. - The apparatus secured to our village for the purpose of suppressing fires, and thus enhancing the security and value of our property, was thoroughly tested on Tuesday last, and demonstrated an efficiency highly satisfactory to our citizens. We have little time time or room to particularize this week, and it must suffice to say that in just ten minutes after the fire was kindled, the steam gauge indicated thirty pounds of steam--and in thirteen and one fourth minutes sixty pounds. Hose pipes were attached to the hydrants at four different points in our village, and four unbroken, one-inch streams were thrown, at the same time, to a height exceeding one hundred feet. We are told that the Engine costs $9,000; that a mile and a quarter of water-pipe has been laid in our streets at an aggregate cost of $8,000, and that other expenses, including the cost of the Engine House and Fireman's Building, will swell the total to about $30,000. These fig! ures seem pretty steep, but, if they proportionately increase the security of our property, can well be afforded. * Attica. The numerous stores are fast selling large quantities of dry-goods, groceries and hardware. Business here is very active in receiving and forwarding to various markets the great amount of surplus products of the rich valley of the Tonawanda and vicinity. The Wyoming County Teachers' Association is to be held here the 31st inst., which promises to be both a profitable and pleasant gathering. Married.-On the 9th of December, by Rev. M.P. Forbes, Mr. George W. Barber, of West Batavia, to Miss Alice D. Wood, of Attica. Our musical friends have resolved themselves into a "Choral Union" with Prof.. Gregory as President, and Prof. David Wilder as Conductor. They promise us a treat some time during the winter. Our people, especially the younger portion, are preparing to give "Santa Claus" a warm reception. We understand the First Bapt't S.S. is to have a merry time Christmas Eve., at which, the central attraction will be a tree heavily laden with presents. Other societies are to have demonstrations, but upon what evenings we are not informed. Improvements are also very apparent. The __omis House, renovated by M. Farnham, Esq., presents a fine appearance. To those who wish to __ __ the Free Will Baptist Church we would say, that they need not "climb up some other way," for the right way has been greatly improved, much to the credit of the Society. The closing exercises of the Fall Term, at the Academy, was an entertainment of high tone and character and was duly appreciated by the large audience in attendance. This institution, under the competent leadership of Prof. L. Gregory, and with an efficient corps of teachers, is prospering finely, and fast reaching a higher plain of excellence, affording the youth of the vicinity a rare opportunity for improvement in the arts and sciences. The winter term commenced on Monday last with about two hundred and fifty pupils, nearly one hundred of which are in the academic department. Obituary.-The following notice of the late Merrit C. Bigelow, of Attica, we find in the Buffalo 'Repress' of Friday last: Not for many years has the community been called to deplore the loss of one so beloved, so respected, so trusted in all the relations of life as was the subject of the above notice. Mr. Bigelow was an only son of the late David Bigelow, of Batavia, formerly of Bethany, in Genesee County, and was born and reared in the latter town; but in 1844, when scarcely more than a youth, came to Attica to engage in mercantile business, and has resided there ever since; so that most of his career as a man was identified with this place. He married, in 1818, the eldest daughter of the late Rev. David Scott, of this place, who with their two children survive him. His advent in life may be said to have been fortunate in the fullest rational sense, his parents having ample means to bestow on his education, and themselves possessing sterling qualifications for moulding and training his early life in those principles of honesty, morality and benevolence which bore such good fruit in all his after years. Gifted by nature with a remarkably fine and well balanced intellect, he possessed the rare abilities, seldom united in a single individual, of discernment, of analysis and of intuition, so that he was seldom misled in business matters, or deceived in his estimate of men. He was bold, enterprising and self reliant, and was indefatigable in everything he undertook, so that in a few years he had gained a competency by his own exertions, while at the same time he took a deep interest in public affairs, and never spared his time or his money when either were needed for the general good. His elegant home was the scene of a genial and refined hospitality, dispensed to rich and poor alike,-manhood, truth and integrity, being the sole but indispensable passports to his house and to his heart. His friends relied on him as they relied on no other man, and the poor and friendless and distressed, always found in him a friend who never failed them, but responded to their needs with a Christian kindness of heart, and with a profuse-almost a lavish-hand. For more than a year he had been in failing health, and knew that his earthly career must soon be ended; but no word of complaint ever escaped his lips, and while he seemed to care little for his own sufferings, he calmly proceeded to set his house in order for the coming of the final conqueror. In his last brief illness he met his approaching fate with a courage and fortitude worthy of the man, and with his last words professed a joyful faith and hope in the love and saving grace of "the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world." For his faithful and devoted wife; for his orphan children; and for an affectionate sister, the companion of his infancy and the trusted friends of his mature years, an entire community has the most profound sympathy. Standing by the tomb, as the mortal dust of our deceased friend is lowered forever from our sight, we strew his grave with flowers and water it with our tears, while we inwardly exclaim, "This was a man!" Attica, December 9, 1869. * West Bethany.-Cheese Factory Meeting.- The farmers of West Bethany and vicinity are to hold a meeting at their School House, on Friday evneing of hti sweek, to consider the feasibility and practibility of establishming a Cheese Factory in their midst. Donation.-The friends of Rev. D. Jackson, propose to hold a donation gatehring at the Church here, on Wednesday afternoon adn evening, Dec. 22d. for his benefit. * Bethany. Boy Killed.-Michael McGraw, a bright, active lad of some nine years of age, inmate of the County House, died on Saturday night last from injuries accidentally received the afternoon previous. With his companions he was "tetering" on a long pole, one end of which was on the ground and the other in the crotch of an apple tree near the County House. The springing of the pole, worked it out of the tree and it fell upon the boy, breaking some internal blood vessel, and thus causing his death. * Stafford. Horse Stolen.-On Monday night last, a fine bay mare, (one of a span for which $400 had been offered and refused,) two horse-blankets and a buffalo robe were stolen from the barn of Abial Gardner, in the northwest part of this town. In the morning, when the theft was discovered, vigorous measures were at once instituted to recover the property and secure the thief. Riders were pushed in various directions and the telegraph called into requisition. By aid of the latter the thief was arrested and property recovered at Corfu, by officer Vaughn. The covetous man proved to be one Charles Rugg, a young man recently from Pike, Wyoming Co., who had engaged to labor for Mr. Gardner. The probabilities now are, that he will do a little labor for the State first. * Corfu. Accident.-Mr. John Hume, of this place, fell and fractured his thigh a few days since. Run Away.-Mr. Delos Eddy's horse took fright in our streets and "broke" for home the "the best he knew" on Monday last. Luckily no no one was hurt. Married.-Mr. William Hutton and Miss Emma Darrow, were joined in the "holy bonds of matrimony" on Saturday, the 11th inst., Rev. Charles Remmington officiated. H. * Elba. The supper given at the Bateman House, in this place, on Friday evening last, by the Ladies of the Presbyterian Society, was a most excellent one, and succeeded beyond their expectations. The entertainment was all that could be desired, the sociality exceedingly enjoyable, and the financial results, over seventy dollars, net. Quite a number of Batavians were present, most of whom were formerly residents here. Mr. Bateman, the hotel-keeper, is worthy of special mention in this connection; as he freely tendered to the Society the use of his house for the occasion, and closing his bar, did all in his power to make the evening one of pleasure to the Society and its guests. On Wednesday evening next, 22d inst., the young ladies of the Presbyterian Society here, hold a Sociable and Fair at Good Templar's Hall. The proceeds to be devoted to upholstering their Church. Invitation general. * DAILEY's Advertisements. One Hundred and forty barrels Sugars just received at Dailey's. Fifty five chests Teas, of all grades just in at Dailey's. Try Dailey's new crop Gunpowder Tea-Just received, over Union Pacific Railroad. Just come. It costs just $1.40 per pound. No more, no less. Genuine Moyune flavor. Rio Coffee for 25c per pound at Dailey's. Genuine Old Government Java Coffee at Dailey's. * submitted by Linda Author of, "Bethany: The Poor House and the People" Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

hi, I've forwarded your message onto Ellen- hope that will work for you, Linda ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 1:29 PM Subject: Fw: Need Ellen's Email Ellen, this gentleman needs your email address--I'm forwarding this onto you, so that you can deal firsthand with him, I am reluctant to give out anyone's email without their approval--probably too cautious, but just to be sure. By the way--I've finished my book, and have a limited number for sale-Mary Erwin, of Bethany: Her Poems. It's 2 volumes, 260 pages, 80 poems(she wrote a lot of lengthy poems!) Hope you are doing fine, : )Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: John F. Crossen Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 10:09 PM Subject: [NYGENESE] I Need Ellen's Email Hi: I spoke with Ellen Bachorski, director of the Alabama Museum, approximately three weeks ago. I had mailed her a check for a copy of the book, "Alabama Sesqui-Centennial." I called her and she said she'd put the book in the mail. A second call was not returned. So, does anyone on the list have her email? I'll try this approach. Thank you, John F. Crossen P.S. I'm moving in August to PA--I need the book ASAP to place together with all my family materials. ===== "Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude and good company." - Lord Byron (1788-1824) "One more shot for the honour of Down!" - Rollicking Rollo (1766-1814) Hero of County Down, IR __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== To UN sub go here: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html

Dear List: As many of you know, I have been researching various allied families and lines from Genesee County. These include the Thompsons (originally Thomson), Matice (or Mattice), and Underhill. I just sent in my lineage chart and application to join the "Underhill Society." As I have learned in recent weeks with enormous excitement, I am a lineal descendant of Capt. John Underhill of the Winthrop Fleet, arriving in MA in 1630. Nellie Underhill Crossen (1861-1938) was a multi-great-granddaughter of the Captain! :) Plus, check this out: One of Capt. John's ancestors was Anne Wynter--and through her, I may trace my direct lines back to William the Conqueror, several lines of Saxon kings, and to Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor! Talk about a genealogist's dream! Wowza! Thanks to all who offered advice on research. Oh yes, I also know Nellie's mother's name: Louisa Jones. Nellie's middle name was Louisa. Anybody know about the Jones family in Genesee? Best, John John F. Crossen ===== "Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude and good company." - Lord Byron (1788-1824) "One more shot for the honour of Down!" - Rollicking Rollo (1766-1814) Hero of County Down, IR __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi: I spoke with Ellen Bachorski, director of the Alabama Museum, approximately three weeks ago. I had mailed her a check for a copy of the book, "Alabama Sesqui-Centennial." I called her and she said she'd put the book in the mail. A second call was not returned. So, does anyone on the list have her email? I'll try this approach. Thank you, John F. Crossen P.S. I'm moving in August to PA--I need the book ASAP to place together with all my family materials. ===== "Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude and good company." - Lord Byron (1788-1824) "One more shot for the honour of Down!" - Rollicking Rollo (1766-1814) Hero of County Down, IR __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

source: Progressive Batavian December 29-1876 # 3 Oakfield. - District No. 8, was greeted Saturday evening with a Christmas tree, the first in the history of the district. The school house was filled at an early hour and the tree was well loaded with presents. After singing by the School under the directions of their efficient teacher, Mrs. Alice Hundredmark, Mr. A.H. Brown being called upon made a short address, reviewing the history of the district for the past fifty years. After this the presents were taken from the tree, all the scholars receiving a present. The whole being a pleasant affair, doing great credit to the teacher. The G.T. entertainment at Cary Saturday evening was well attended and all were well pleased, the actors acquitting themselves creditably. The Fall term of Miss Whitman's school closed on Friday with singing, recitations, etc. This School under the direction of Miss Whitman assisted by Miss S.A. Moulton, ranks with any of the kind in the country. * Darien.-The Church and friends of B.W. Cliff, of this city, gave him a donation visit on Thursday of last week, which profited him $150 worth. We are sorry to learn that Dr. Marsh is dangerously ill, and that little, if any, hopes are entertained of his recovery. Mr. Thomas Grant is quite severely ill. John B. Finch lectured on temperance in the Hall at North Darien, on Tuesday evening of last week. The Hall was well filled and the lecture was one of intense interest. At the close of the lecture a Lodge was Installed ... * South Batavia.-Our ice-men are storing a large amount of very fine "congealed fluidity." The old weather prognosticators predict, because of the serenity of the front end of winter, a mild last half. So mote it be. Mrs. H. Putnam is seriously ill. Mrs. Wm. H. Ware and hired girl are just recovering from diptheria. Emma, a little four year old daughter of Mr. Benton, of this place, died on the 22d inst. of dropsy. Mrs. D.R. West, of Carlton, Orleans Co., is visiting friends in this vicinity. Wm. H. Ware is getting hoggish-that is, he is now growing and fatting 100 hogs. G. Ranger. * Bergen.-Last Sunday morning, Pastor Woods, of the M.E. Church, preached a rousing temperance Sermon. He urged upon his hearers their duty as Christians to become out-and-out temperance men. In the evening the Rev. L.D. Ferguson delivered a lecture on the "relation of the Fine Arts to Christianity." Christmas was a quite day in the village. Mass was celebrated in the Catholic Church in the morning and in the evening there was a Christmas tree at the Baptist Church. Last Saturday evening James Brennan was knocked down and run over by George Knickerbocker's team. He was severely bruised, but no bones were broken. No blame is attached to George. The horses were frightened by some boys who jumped on the sleigh. A disturbance took place in the street near Bartlett's saloon last Saturday night, in which James O'Neil was knocked down. The blow cut a gash in this head about two inches in length. Last Monday night, in the Saloon, Bill Miller set upon and beat Dave Brown. The bar-tender came to the rescue and ejected Bill, who fled to his house and locked himself in. This Saloon is fast acquiring an unsavory reputation. The annual election of officers of the Congregational Sunday School took place last Sunday, with the following result: Superintendent, D.J. McPherson; Assistant, Rev. C.S. Stowits; Secretary, E.P. Green; Treasurer, S.K. Green; Librarian, Bert Hall; Chorister, E.P. Green; Assistant, C.N. Munger; Organist, Effa Elmore; Assistant, Hattie S. Ward. The music committee have selected "Brightest and Best" for a singing book, and it will be used for the first time next Sunday. A regular meeting of Wardville Lodge No. 198, I.O.O.F., held at Bergen, Dec. 19th, 1876, the following preamble and resolution on the death of our late brother Isaac Gifford, were unanimously adopted: Whereas, Our beloved Brother departed this life December 14th, 1876, therefore be it Resolved, That we therein recognize the "All-seeing Eye" as the emblem of authority both in life and in death; and while we bow in submission to the unerring hand of Providence, we also sympathize deeply with the widow of the deceased, and extend to her the feloship by which we are bound together as Odd Fellows. Henry S. Andrews, N.G. Wm. H. Lynch, Rec.. Secy. * Neighboring Counties. Wayne county horses are having the epizoot. Hornellsville has a free public reading room. Corning boasts of a library of 3,000 volumes. Wayne county hogs are dying of black tooth. Wyoming county is moving for a soldiers' monument. It cost $6,345.76 to run the village of Geneseo the past year. A car load of cotton was burned near Warsaw station a few nights since. H.J. Faulkner and H.A. Townsend, of Dansville, are wintering in Florida. The attendance at the public schools in Rochester is 9,703 against 8,758 last year. The attendance of scholars at the Seminary in Lima is larger than it ahs been for years. It is rumored that S.E. Filkins has been appointed Post Master at Median--giving Gates a jar. Within the past two weeks the carcasses of about one hundred deer have been shipped east from Olean. The amount of taxes levied upon the town of Avon for the present year is $13,970. Last year it was $15,205. An Orleans co. man has a turkey weighing forty-two pounds, which he intends to send to Governor Tilden. The ladies of Dansville, Livington county, have a benevolent society which does much good by looking after the destitute poor. Daniel Shaw, of Perry Centre, died of apoplexy on the 19th inst. He was about 70 years of age and one of the oldest settlers. Edward Webster, of Holley, sold an ox in Brockport last week that was between four and five years old and weighed 2,195 pounds. A census was recently taken in Buffalo by the police. It showed a population of 143,484--an increase of 9,021 over the census of 1875. Last week Thursday, a Buffalo lady sent Poormaster Level an order for 334 loaves of fresh bread for distribution among the deserving poor. Geo. Barcley was arrested at Bristol, Ontario Co., one day last week, on charge of having embezzled $28,000 from a western railway company. Five convictions have recently been made in Monroe county for the violation of the game law-$50 fine and cost shaving to be paid in each instance. Miss Mary Allen, daughter of S.P. Allen, of the Geneseo 'Republican,' and a very accomplished and attractive young lady, died suddenly on the 22d inst. An exchange says that small children are being picked up all over the country and returned to Buffalo, whence they were blown away by the recent terrific gale. The Baptist Church, of Wyoming, which was lately burnt to the ground, is to be rebuilt at once, and arrangements are being made now with that object in view. The oil fever is again raging in Yorkshire. Large tracts of land have been leased by oil operators and speculators, and test wells will be started again in various places. The Orleans county poorhouse has about 70 inmates, a large majority of whom are males. During the past season new barns and sheds have been constructed, at an expense of about $2,600. A Rochester man resisted the payment of a bill of $132 for laying a sidewalk. The various trials cost him about $500, and a few days since the premises were sold by the Sheriff to pay the expenses. Frank McGraw, the brakeman on the New York Central, who was sent to flag the train causing the accident at Looneyville, Erie Co., whereby Benjamin Woodworth lost his life, has been arrested, charged with manslaughter, the coroner's jury rendering a verdict charging negligence. At Niagara Falls, a "mum social" is advertised. A "mum social" is characterized as a social gathering at which all present are prohibited, under penalty of a stipulated fine, from speaking or whispering, until a certain time during the evening. It is quite obvious that such a restriction must inevitably work a most amusing state of affairs. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

I'm not researching William's but the Town of Byron Historian has 2 William's in the Byron Cemetery and 10 in the North Byron Cemetery books. I also know that there are a lot in Orleans County, town of Clarendon that are still living I believe. Byron is in the North Western portion on Genesee and Orleans County is North of Genesee along lake Ontario. Hope this is of some help. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Hi Dan, I have WILLIAMS married into my AVERILL line, but I THINK they all stayed just over the county line in York, Livingston County!! I have an Edward WILLIAMS b 12/1847 d. 10/14/1917 married to Mary Jane Averill c1884. Mary Jane was b. 12/1869 d. 9/1938. They were in Piffard, Town of York. Their known descendants: WILLIAMS, Oliver Edward b.3/1886 d.10/2/c1916 WILLIAMS, George A. b.9/18/1887 m. REED, Charlotte WILLIAMS, Mary Agnes b.11/11/1890 m.1st CONNORS, John (before c1916) m. 2nd MORETTA (or MORETTER/MORRETTER), Clarence WILLIAMS, Bertha H. b.12/5/1894 Piffard, NY d.6/18/1951 Morganville, NY m. BOWMAN, Harry Wellington on 6/26/1917 b.11/5/1891 Waverly, NY BOWMAN, Donald Edward b.8/11/1918 m. SANN, Martha M. on 2/1/1942 BOWMAN, Grace Lilly b.2/27/1920 m. KRUGER, Harold Paul on 6/21/1941 KRUGER, son KRUGER, Karen m. KOTTSY, Mr. BOWMAN, Wilfred Lowell b.5/12/1922 m. WARNER, Ernestine E. on 3/3/1945 BOWMAN, Helen Elizabeth b.12/5/1923 m. LEGG, Donald L. on 9/6/1948 BOWMAN, David James b.7/9/1929 m1st CAMERON, Ruth E. on 5/17/1958 b.4/2/1934 d.12/20/1960 m2nd BUCK, Elizabeth STRAIT on 12/16/1962 BOWMAN, Cora Janete b.3/6/1931 m. GREFRATH, Amos A. on 6/14/1953 BOWMAN, Clara Annette b.1/16/1933 m. CHANDLER, William Morris on 12/5/1952 Harry BOWMAN m.2nd STRONG, Alice Sprague on 12/15/1954 b.12/26/1902 WILLIAMS, Martha b.5/18/1897 m.1st BROWN, George c1915 m.2nd CARSON, Donald WILLIAMS, James A. b.7/29/1900 d.7/24/1965 WILLIAMS, Freda b.c1902/03 m. HOWARD, Heenan (or Heeman) V. WILLIAMS, Florence b.c1916 Ring any bells???????? Joan Offering Research Assistance in Genesee, Livingston & Wyoming Counties at http://hometown.aol.com/jma8763/myhomepage/business.html

Is there anyone on the list that is researching the WILLIAMS surname in Genesee County. If so,please contact me at: dannnan1@bellsouth.net Thanks. Dan in Charleston,SC

source: Progressive Batavian, October 14-1870 Town Histories. Alexander.--This town was named in honor of Alexander Rea, the first settler, and for several years a State Senator, was formed from Batavia, June 8th, 1812. It lies on the South border of the County, west of the center. The surface in the south part and in the center is hilly, and in the north part rolling. The summits in the southwest are from 200 to 250 feet above the valleys. The streams are Tonawanda Creek, Little Tonawanda, Huron and Bowen's Creeks and several smaller streams. Tonawanda Creek flows north through the center of the town. The soil upon the hills is a gravelly loam with a clay sub-soil, and in the valleys a rich alluvium. The Attica branch of the New York Central R.R., and the Buffalo, N.Y. & Erie, pass through the town near the center. Alexander, (p.o.) situated on Tonawanda Creek, a little south of the center of the town, was incorporated April 24th, 1834. It contains three churches, a hotel, a seminary, a flouring mill, several stores and mechanic shops and about 800 inhabitants. It is a station on the Attica branch of the N.Y.C.R.R. The Genesee and Wyoming Seminary was founded in 1834, through the efforts and liberality of Samuel Benedict and Henry Hawkins. In 1845 Mr. Hawkins bequeathed to the Institution $4,000, his private library and geological cabinet. The Institution has a good library, cabinet of natural history and buildings to accommodate several hundred students. It is in a flourishing condition. Brookville, (p.o.) in the eastern part is a hamlet. The first settlement was made by Alexander Rea, in 1802. He was an early surveyor of the Holland Land Company and became the founder of Alexander village, where he erected a sawmill in 1804. John Olney, Lewis Disbrown, George Darrow and William Blackman came in the same year. Among the other early settlers who came in within a few years were several by the name of Hawkins, all of which were enterprising and successful business men. Their names were Rodolphus, Henry, Rensaeler and Timothy. Seba Brainard, Stephen Day, John Riddle, Caleb and Emory Blodgett, William Parrish and Ezekiel Churchill came in at an early day. The first birth was that of a child of Mr. Blackman; the first death that of William Whitney, killed in 1803, by the fall of a tree. The first school was taught by Mr. Jones, in the winter of 1805-6, at Alexander village. The fist marriage was that of Benjamin Moulton and Eunice Olney. Harvey Hawkins kept the first inn, in 1807, and the first store in 1809. William Adams built the first grist mill, in 1807. The first frame house was erected by John and Samuel Latham, in 1810. Charles Chaffee was the first physician. The first religious services were held in 1805, by Elder Barton. In 1811, a public library was established with Alexander Rea, Harvey Hawkins, Seba Brainard, Samuel Latham, Henry Hawkins, Noah North and Ezra W. Osborn, as trustees. The population of the town is 1605, and its area is 22,785 acres. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

Readers, This issue includes an article about the County Fair of 1871, which seemed appropriate to send, while our present-day Genesee county fair is going on at this time, : ) Hope you enjoy. source: Progressive Batavian September 15-1871 # 2 County Fair--First Day. The attendance at the County Fair on Wednesday was larger than usual and the show of stock was very good: though not better, we should judge, than last year. The exhibitors of stock, too, were nearly the same as last year, though some were new. This is not as it should be. A few dozen of our farmers should not be the only ones in our fine agricultural county to strive for advancement and excellence in stock growing, nor the only ones to compete for premiums. There was, too, about the usual variety of agricultural implements on exhibition, attracting much attention of the farmers. Of carriages, Foster & Colt of this village made a very fine show. We noticed that housekeepers were much interested in the fine show of Stoves made by G.B. Worthington and Pease & Buell. Floral Hall had very little in it, to-day--some grains, a few vegetables--a splendid case of Fancy Goods from Smith & Cross store--a fine display of Pictures from Le Clear's Gallery--some nice Bed Quilts--a variety of Sewing Machines,, &c., &c. Second Day. The show in Floral Hall was much better, though not so extensive as last year. Those on exhibition were, however, choice articles. In fruits, Nelson Bogue exhibited, from his Elba nursery, twenty-six varieties of grapes, twenty five varieties of pears and several varieties of other fruits among which were some Hyslop crab apples, a new production for this region, very pretty, and said to be very superior. Twelve varieties of grapes, from the greenhouse of Hon. John Fisher, attracted much attention--large grapes in clusters that made the mouths of the lookers-on water. Henry Hoffman, of Elba, exhibited 20 varieties of winter apples, 18 varieties of Fall apples and 14 varieties of pears--a tempting show. A.H. Morris, of Morganville, exhibited some splendid Crawford and Honest John Peaches of his own raising. Also some peaches of other varieties and some very large and fine open-air grapes. S. Ford, of Elba, had 16 varieties of apples and 14 varieties of pears on exhibition--fruit fine and large. On the whole, though the exhibitors were few, the show of fruit was good. The Floral part of the exhibition was very fine indeed, the flowers being very artistically arranged and exhaling a delicious perfume. Crocheting, wax flowers, worsted work, &c., &c., occupied another part of the Hall and made a very creditable exhibition. There was a fair show of potatoes, but in point of extent, a very poor show of other vegetables. Of grains, some Deihl[sic] wheat exhibited by I.M. Peck, of Stafford, was very superior. Some one, we don't know who, made a show of oats, plump, and fair, weighing 34 lbs. to the bushel. Circumstances prevented us from being much in attendance upon the Fair and consequently our report is very incomplete. * Local Record. Those who are indebted to us will please take notice. John Bain, of Byron, died on Tuesday night last, of cholera morbus, after two days illness. He was 68 years of age. As for pure Gold Smoking Tobacco, for sale by Gidding Bros. Also, good chewing tobacco at 70 cents a pound. The Baptist Sunday School Teacher's Institute of the Genesee Baptist Association will be held in Batavia, Sept. 27th and 28th. A general invitation is extended to all Sabbath School workers. The Hewett Brothers are up to time in having on sale as fine a stock of fall styles of dress goods as was ever put in market, at bottom prices. Sales will be quick. Make haste to secure fine bargains, at 65 Cobble Stone block, Batavia. The Quoit Tilt [Quoit = 'a game in which flat rings made of rope or iron are aimed and thrown around a peg' --which sounds very similar to our version today of a game of Horse-shoes] had here on Saturday last between twelve Byron Coiters marshalled by Capt. Cummins and twelve Batavians led by Capt. Wakeman, excited much interest, and resulted in the defeat of the Batavians by 25 counts,--a pretty even battle considering the fact that it continued during the entire day. The average of the pitching was very good indeed. A Meeting of the Wyoming District Preacher's Association was held in Alexander last week. On Wednesday afternoon the Preachers and their wives met at the residence of Rev. R.L. Waite, P.E. of the District, and presented him a beautiful silver-tea set as a token of their appreciation of his services as Presiding Elder of the District for the last four years. The presentation was made by Rev. Mr. Conable, of Pavilion, in a very happy manner, and was as happily received and replied to by Rev. Mr. Waite. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by all present. In another column of this week's BATAVIAN will be found part of a chapter of the "History of Batavia," which Mr. David Seaver, of this village, proposes to issue in pamphlet form during the ensuing month. [see Sept 15-1871, #1] Mr. Seaver intends to make his publication a readable work, and it will contain not only the antiquities of this region, but record the doings of our middle ages. From those he will come down still further and write up the sayings, doings, and actions of "ye latter day saints." The incidents, accidents, etc., of Batavia for seventy years afford ample material for a volume of this kind, and will be read with interest by both old and young. Another incendiary attempt to fire buildings in Warsaw, a few nights since. The School Term at the Institution for the Blind commenced on Wednesday of this week. Number of students preset, some seventy-four. A little daughter of Philip Weis, on Ellicott street, was quite seriously injured by the falling upon her of a large gate, on Tuesday last. Mr. John Getty, an old resident of Batavia, died suddenly, on Monday last, at three o'clock, of heart disease. He had been West for some time previous to his death, returning to this village on Wednesday of last week. He as brother of Mrs. Augustus Cowdin. He was about 71 years old. Mr. Aaron Tufts, of Pavilion, relates, in the Le Roy 'Gazette,' that a little more than a year ago a little boy fell into his cistern, containing about three feet of water, head downward, and remained in that condition nearly or quite three quarters of an hour before rescued. Of course he was drowned. But, says Mr. Tufts, "it instantly occurred to me that although the boy's blood was stagnant, it was youthful and in prime order, and in that cold water was not yet soured or spoiled, and as the moving power of the system, (the engine,) if we could move it, in the warm sunshine, there would be a chance of the boy yet. I accordingly directed the body to be placed on its back, with a person to each limb, and to rub them briskly first with one hand and then the other, towards the extremities. They did so, and soon to their surprise the jaws, which were set with a death grip, began to relax and loosen, and to emit a frothy substance, and soon the lungs began to play. The ! boy being in an agony of distress I considered the little patient all right; but to make the ting doubly sure, the mother and Mrs. McWithey, having some comfortably warm water, put him into it and rubbed him awhile in the same way, when they put him in a warm bed, where he slept sweetly and soundly, and the next day was as active, bright, intelligent and well as ever." We call that a remarkable case of resurrection. * submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

source: Progressive Batavian September 15-1871 ANTIQUITIES OF BATAVIA. In the Woods and Around the Streams. "Here did the trees with heavy foliage bend, And there the streams in purer rills descend." Prior to the advent of Joseph Ellicott and the survey of the Holland Company, what is now Batavia was nothing but a favorite stopping place and large camp ground of the Senecas, situate on the Wa-a-gwen-ne-go or great indian trail traversing the State from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. The locality of this camping place was on the north side of the Ta-na-wun-da (swift water) Ga-hun-da (creek), and in immediate proximity to the bridge at the head of Walnut street. It occupied a space of some two or three acres, extending from the Court House to the old Land Office. Its area was a grassy plot devoid of trees, and contained a large natural spring opposite the Land Office, which is still in use. In the indian dialect the camp ground was called De-on-go-wah, signifying "the grand hearing place." An intelligent writer says, in regard to it, "here the rapids in the Tonawanda first began to be heard, and some assert that the distant roar of Niagara could be heard by the practiced ear of the indian at this point, in certain states of the atmosphere." That author's statement is, however, a fallacy, as, we are credibly informed by the very oldest residents, who have repeatedly endeavored to hear, that is was nothing more than a heavy rustling of foliage, etc., by the wind. The trail above mentioned was a well-beaten or deeply trodden path through the forest, about one foot wide and worn from three to six inches in depth. Crossing the Gen-nis-ye-ho (beautiful valley) near Avon, it continued west until it reached the old Roswell Graham farm, about two miles east of the Court House. There, to avoid the Mount Lucy ponds and marsh in that vicinity, it bore off in a southwesterly direction, across the county fair grounds, Levi Otis' farm, etc., and came out on the east bank of the creek near the residence of A.S. Pratt and within a few rods of the "Great Bend of the Tonawanda" creek. Circling this bend, and continuing on high ground, it nearly followed the line of what is now part of Jackson and Chestnut streets, then near the banks of the creek via the camp ground to where the State arsenal now stands. Here the trail bore off northwest, through the oak openings, to the village of Cary et seq. In addition to this a summer trail or cut off w! as likewise in use when the state of the ground would permit, viz., from the Graham farm, following our present Main street to the camp ground and spring. Many interesting associations are connected with this spring. Here Ho-nau-see, for nearly half a century the head sachem of the Six Nations, the "door watcher of the people of the long house," often tarried. Here Red Jacket, the aboriginal statesman and orator, eloquently discoursed to and spell-bound his hearers. Here, likewise, did Brandt, the warrior, frequently linger. Here, also, did Cornplanter, Big Tree, Hickatoo, Blacksmith, and other chieftains meet in council. How changed the scene! Turning to the pale faces, what are their works during seventy years? Within a short distance from this spring first was heard the echo of the woodman's axe in making room for settlements. Within fifty yards was erected the first habitation of the white man in this town. In that humble dwelling was the first white child born in this village. Immediately opposite was situated the headquarters of a powerful but liberal landed corporation. In close proximity were erected the! first school house on the Holland Purchase, the first temple of justice in Western New York, and the first religious edifice in Batavia. Printing offices, railroads, telegraphs, manufacturing establishments, institutions of learning have successively sprung up within speaking distance of the "grand hearing place." Broad avenues, well paved and lighted streets, and useful water-works now occupy the ground of the primitive pathway of our predecessors. Dismissing our friends, the indians, we here insert an explanation of the reason why this place was once called "The Bend." The Tonawanda creek, though neither slippery as an eel or wiry as a snake, is a very tortuous stream. Between the villages of Batavia and Alexander the distance, by ordinary highway, is eight miles. If, however, a person were to go from one village to the other via water, it has been ascertained, by actual survey, that the traveler would have to sail twenty-three miles. Flowing from the south in a circuitous direction, the stream reaches its extreme easternmost point within the limits of the village plot. Here a large bend or turn occurs, and thereafter a westerly course is pursued. This, also, is the greatest or longest bend during the entire length of the creek. Hence, until a formal name for the locality was selected, it was for a short time designated as "The Bend." In a previous chapter we introduced the white people into this region, and we here part with our aboriginal predecessors. Our next duty will be to narrate something in regard to the location and first settlement of this village, and as we progress full details will be given of everything that, in seventy years, have transpired of public interest, both in Batavia and Genesee county. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

For all of you who are just getting around to your spring-cleaning... hope you will enjoy this, : ) source: Progressive Batavian July 14-1871 "Cleaning House" A female lady, with high poetic fancy--and a broom, has been cleaning house. Here is what she found in the kitchen drawer: Three aprons, two dusters, The tail of a pig, A dirty jack towel, A dish cloth and wig. A foot of a stocking, Three caps and a frill, A husk and six buttons, A mouse trap and quill, A comb and a thimble, With madonna bands, A box of specific For chaps on the hands, some mace and some cloves Tied up in a bag, An empty thread paper And blue, in a rag, Short pieces of ribbon, Both greasy and black, One grater and nutmeg, The key of the jack, An inch of wax candle, A steel and a flint, A bundle of matches, A parcel of mint, A lump of old suet, A crimp for the paste, A pair of red garters, A belt for the waist, A rusty bent skewer, A broken brass clock, Some onions and tinder, And the old door lock, A bag for the pudding, A whet stone and string, A penny cross bun, A new curtain ring, A paint for the butter, A dirty chemise, Two pieces of soap, A large piece of cheese, Five tea spoons of tin, A large lump of rosin, The feet of a hare, And corks by the dozen, A card to tell fortunes, A sponge and a can, A pen without ink, A small patty pan, A rolling pin pasted, A common prayer book, Are the things which I found, In the drawer of the cook. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

----- Original Message ----- From: Kenneth Burton To: NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:44 AM Subject: JOHN WHITING CHAPPELL Good Morning Everyone!! I am on the hunt for the burial site for a JOHN WHITING CHAPPELL now he was born in Rochester Ny in 1829 and died on May 21, 1868 in Marilla Ny but he is not buried there----------- now John and his wife Fedila did live in Darrien for awhile and I am wondering if she took him back there after he died and buried him there??--------- according to his pension papers he was a Private in the Union Army------- I would greatly appreciate anything anyone may have on him or his parents-------he has been one big brick wall to crack Thank you-----------Susan Ohio

Check the cemetery listings for the surrounding towns. I know that Byron has Howe's and Barber's, try Byron-Historian@juno.com. Also Elba borders Oakfield, Batavia Town and Orleans County to the North. Also church records of Elba, you will probably have to write them directly. In the early news paper articles births are usually not an important thing, the child does not owe money to anyone yet, while marriage's and deaths are important to people you owe money to. Also try possibly undertakers one is www.Bataviafuneralhomes.com they have records of several old undertakers. Check with the town Clerk of Elba for any records but I believe about 1930 is when they were required to keep records, so before this the records may be scarce or non existent. The state of New York has a micro fiche index of Birth, Death , and Marriage records, these are filed by year alphabetically. They will give you the index number to order from the state and also what township the record is also filed. It is not advisable to order the record from the state they are notoriously slow. If you order from the township don't use the state index number they won't know what your are talking about. A copy of the index is kept in the Rochester public library and in Albany. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Good Morning Everyone!! I am on the hunt for the burial site for a JOHN WHITING CHAPPELL now he was born in Rochester Ny in 1829 and died on May 21, 1868 in Marilla Ny but he is not buried there----------- now John and his wife Fedila did live in Darrien for awhile and I am wondering if she took him back there after he died and buried him there??--------- according to his pension papers he was a Private in the Union Army------- I would greatly appreciate anything anyone may have on him or his parents-------he has been one big brick wall to crack Thank you-----------Susan Ohio

Thank you all for your advise and Betty for the BARR info. I did find that Erastus TAYLOR and Elizabeth Hinman HOWE moved to Missouri, Linn.. I found them in the census yesterday.. She was the 22nd child of the combined families of UPHAM and HOWE about 1834. The SACKETT line is my most difficult to find .. we can only suspect who Elizabeth's who her parents were .. I will find it someday. There is a KEY in Elba .. just have not found the right door to open. Mary Lou went to Elba and took photos of the family plots.. Elizabeth is there but her stone .. planted in 1833 is a little tattered to say the least. Without Betty's website and this list I would have NEVER found any of my family .. Thanks to all. OH.... Anyone a SACKETT on this list ( don't have to stand up IF you are already on the SACKETT lists) WE are having our First Family Reunion on Sept 10-11-12 in Salt Lake City .. IF you are interested please see this info. http://www.geocities.com/sackettreunion/index.htm or for a shorter URL, use: http://snipurl.com/7uor Some of the Descendants of McKAY and HOWE, UPHAM, BARBER, WALLER all of Genesee Co and Elba will be there .. IF you are in the area please come see us.. Jill in SoCalif..

source: Progressive Batavian, December 29-1876 #2 Local Record. Happy New Year! to all our readers. The sleighing is very fine--our crowded streets attest the fact. Dr. W.W. Potter has been appointed physician at the Batavia Institute for the Blind, instead of Dr. I. Root, deceased. Teacher No. 2, of district No. 9, Darien, A.L. Hamilton, jr., will be a week old on the 30th inst. The school is doing well. Run Over!--Peter Rimmer, jr., a little son of Peter Rimmer, of this village, was run over on Christmas day and quite severely hurt, his face being badly cut and several of his teeth knocked out. Reached Pavilion.--The track of the Rochester and State Line road is completed to and beyond Pavilion village toward Warsaw. Our Pavilion friends have now a perfect right to "put on airs." Real Estate Sales.--The Farm of O.S. Kidder, of Alexander, 252 acres, has been purchased by a Mr. Fairchild, of Rochester, for $10,000. The sale was made through the Genesee Co. Real Estate Agency. The Geology of Genesee County.--Mr. John Fargo has prepared a valuable and interesting paper upon the geology of Genesee county, which will be read at the next meeting of the Batavia Farmer's Club. Blow Out.--One of the cylinder heads of an engine standing at the depot on Wednesday evening suddenly 'quit its hold' and went kiting around in unexpected localities. Fortunately no one was hurt, though one fellow we wot[sic] of was dangerously 'scart.' John Wortendyke, a resident of the west part of this town, died on Thursday of last week, aged 52 years. Mr. Wortendyke was a man of sterling integrity, and of a genial sociable spirit, and his loss is sincerely mourned by friends and neighbors. Report says Samuel Hitchins, a sub-contractor on the State Line road, has vamosed with some $3,000 of the funds of the Messrs. Wood & Van Dusen, the contractors, and has left his laborers unpaid. Samuel received the money of Messrs. W.&V. at Le Roy, and made himself scarse with it. A Tip Over.--While taking a sleigh ride on Christmas day our neighbor, H.M. Warren, was inconsiderately spilled out near the South-East corner of the Park, and his horse "played it alone" to Main street, where he was caught and returned to his deserted owner. Nothing broke and no particular harm done, notwithstanding this sudden "spread of masonry." Official Change.--Mr. M.L. Babcock has resigned his position of Surrogate's Clerk, and Mr. F.S. Wood has been appointed in his place. Mr. Babcock was compelled by failing health, to resign... submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ "The Poor House and the People,"~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml