Looking for information on JOHN TAFT, b 1840, Middletown, VT, married in Darien, Genesee Cty, NY, 12 April , 1864, to Henriette Colby. My grandfather, John Otis Taft, son of above JOHN TAFT, was born in Brocton, Chautauqua Cty., NY, 12 November, 1874. Trying to find parents of JOHN TAFT listed above. Lael & Pat Taft 15934 W LaPaloma Dr Surprise, AZ 85374 Email: LTaft@azwest.net or PATaft@azwest.net All outgoing mail stripped by Norton Anti Virus 2003

Looking for information on JOHN TAFT, b 1840, Middletown, VT, married in Darien, Genesee Cty, NY, 12 April , 1864, to Henriette Colby. My grandfather, John Otis Taft, son of above JOHN TAFT, was born in Brocton, Chautauqua Cty., NY, 12 November, 1874. Trying to find parents of JOHN TAFT listed above. Lael & Pat Taft 15934 W LaPaloma Dr Surprise, AZ 85374 Email: LTaft@azwest.net or PATaft@azwest.net All outgoing mail stripped by Norton Anti Virus 2003

Source: Progressive Batavian, October 7-1870 Town Histories. About a year since a "Gazetteer" of Genesee County was published by a Mr. Childs, of Syracuse. The history therein contained, relative to the several towns of the County is quite interesting, though how accurate, we cannot say. Some of our citizens have the book, but as very many others in our County never saw it we have concluded to publish its histories of the towns as we have room and opportunity.-- This week we give: Alabama, named from the State of Alabama, and signifying 'Here we rest.' It was formed from Shelby, (Orleans co.) and Pembroke, as 'Gerrysville,' April 17th, 1826. It was the intention to name it in honor of David Cary, one of the early settlers, but instead it was named for Elbridge Gerry, ex-Vice President. Its name was changed April 21, 1828. It is the north-west corner town of the County. The surface is level or gently undulating. The north-west and west portions are covered by marshes, forming a part of the Tonawanda Swamp. Oak Orchard Creek flows across the northeast corner, and Tonawanda creek across the south-west corner. The Tonawanda Canal Feeder extends through the north-west part. A lime-stone terrace from 50 to 75 feet high, extends across the south part of the town. Tonawanda Creek flows down this declivity in a perpendicular cascade, known as Tonawanda Falls, furnishing a fine water power. The Tonawanda Indian Reservation embraces the south-west par! t. Near the center of the north border of the town are the 'Oak Orchard Acid Springs,' situated a few rods from the banks of the creek. There are nine of these springs, all of which are situated within a circle of 50 rods. They issue from mounds, evidently formed by action of the water, and elevated from two and a half to four feet above the surrounding surface. No two of these springs are alike, and in one instance three springs issue from a single mound within ten feet of each other, and yet the waters are essentially different. Large quantities of this water are bottled and sold annually for medicinal purposes. The soil of the town is sandy and gravelly loam, with a clay subsoil. Alabama Center, [Alabama p.o.] is situated near the center of the town, and contains two churches, viz., Methodist and Baptist, a hotel, several stores and mechanic shops, and about 80 dwellings. Wheatville, [p.o.] in the north-east part, contains a F.W. Baptist Church, a store and about a dozen dwellings. Smithville, [South Alabama p.o.] in the eastern part , contains a Baptist church, several mechanic shops and about twenty-five dwellings. The first settlement was made in 1806 by James Walsworth, who had previously spent a few years in Orleans Co. Among other early settlers were Robert Harper, Jesse Lund, Dr. Smith from Vermont; and Peter, Joseph and James Holmes from Delaware Co. The first births were those of twin children of James Walsworth, in 1806; the first death was that of an unknown traveller, at the house of Mr. Walsworth, in 1808. He was buried without a coffin or religious services. The first school was taught by Henry Howard in 1817; the first inn was kept by James Walsworth, Esq., in 1808; and the first store by Nahum Loring in 1828. The firsts saw mill was erected in 1824, by Samuel Whitcomb at Wheatville. The first Church (F.W. Bap.) was formed in the east part of the town, in 1824 by Elder Samuel Whitcomb, the first preacher. The area of the town is 27,904 acres, and its present population 1805. submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

Hi Linda, I just received a note from you about Lemuel F. Lincoln. But when I tried to answer, twice, it bounced back immediately telling me that there was a "Permanent Error" in your address. How can I best contact you, please? Kristy hannah@teleport.com

source: Buffalo Evening News ~ Monday, May 20-1901 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF DEDICATION DAY. Exposition gates open 8 A.M. Exposition parade starts from City Hall 10 A.M. Midway parade starts from Terrace 10 A.M. Parades turn west from Main street into Chippewa 10:30 A.M. Ceremonies begin in Temple of Music, Exposition grounds, 12 M. Exhibition of kite flying, 12 M. Exhibition of fireworks, Esplande, 2 P.M. Concerts, 74th Regiment Band, Plaza; 65th Regiment Band, East Pergola; Mexican Band, East Esplanade, 2:30 P.M. Concerts, 71st Regiment Band, Temple of Music; 74th Regiment Band, Plaza; Mexican Band, East Esplanade; 65th Regiment Band, Grotto Bridge, 7:30 P.M. Grand Illumination of buildings and grounds 8 P.M. Exhibition of fireworks at park Lake 8:15 P.m. Exposition grounds close 11 P.M. * * * * * * * THE EXPOSITION DEDICATED ! Pan American's Beautiful Rainbow City Formally Opened With Picturesque Parades and Imposing Ceremonies. Today, the 20th day of may, will be ever memorable in the annals of Buffalo through the dedication of the Pan-American Exposition. The Queen City of the Lakes, upon which the eyes of the world are turned, is en fete for the occasion. Public buildings and many private ones are decorated with flags and bunting in honor of one of the greatest days in Buffalo's history. To make the event of more than national significance, high dignitaries from all parts of the United States and representatives from the various countries of South and Central America and Mexico are present. Their presence adds dignity and importance to the exercises. In this they fulfill in letter and spirit the dream of James G. Blaine, for a untied Pan-America, through their interest in the international enterprise upon the northern boundary of the city, which includes the ripe fruits of the citizenship and soil and climate of every country in the Western Hemisphere. The President of the United Sates represented in person, upon so notable an occasion, Theodore Roosevelt, the Vice-President, delivers an oration at the dedicatory exercises at the Temple of Music. Timothy Woodruff, Lieutenant-Governor of the great Empire State, is also present and delivers an oration in honor of the first great international Exposition ever held within the boundaries of the leading State in the Union and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts expresses the felicitations of the sister States. Exercises that characterize the occasion with additional eclat are to be the flight of upward of 10,000 carrier pigeons which will bear the tidings of the event to the principal cities of the land; the explosion of 1500 dynamite bombs, the sending up of 150 kites and 1000 gas balloons to notify all people that the Pan-American Exposition is formally thrown open, and two parades, one civic and military and the other a dazzling pageantry, from the city to the seat of the great Exposition. The Exposition is worthy of the dedicatory exercises. Its stately buildings, broad avenues, lovely gardens, smiling waterways, artistic bridges, beautiful statuary, emerald lawns and verdant groves, its oriental streets, magnificent Stadium, Six Nations' Village and its unrivaled Midway, all constitute the most lovely picture ever created by human hands. There have been other expositions on a larger scale and built upon a more stately plan, but none so well conceived for beauty alone, or to express a festal spirit. The strongest impression the visitor receives from the first sight of the grounds today, is that of exquisite delight. While one misses the classic stateliness expressed in the ensemble of the White City at Chicago he realizes that the true purpose of the 20th century Exposition which is to delight as well as to instruct, is well served here. From the Triumphal Bridge, alone, the full beauty of the Exposition breaks upon the vision of the beholder. After a walk through the approaches around the park lake and up the Appian Way leading to the Fore Court flanked by the double columns ornamented with flags, the prospect here straight down the Esplanade through the Court of Fountains to the Electric Tower is well calculated to inspire admiration. The four piers of the bridge, each 100 feet high, surmounted by the Mounted Standard Bearers 49 feet higher, rich with gold bronzed sculptures and ornamentation form an impressive portal. The stateliness of the structure is relieved by the chains of shields festoned with flags suspended between the towers on either hand. Now that the buildings are finished it will be seen that they well carry out the purposes of the designers to secure originality of effect. They said: "The Pan American Exposition is not Asiatic nor European, but strictly American. The buildings should express this. We must discard the Gothic classic and Byzantine, and exemplify American architectural ideas." Accordingly the Mines, Horticulture and Graphic Arts Buildings bear upon their facades the motives of the Spanish Renaissance. The Government Building and its pavilions illustrate a mingling of academic ideas with the picturesque style of the old Mission buildings of Southern California. The Machinery Building and the Electricity Building follow the Spanish Renaissance motives while the Manufacturers resumes the academic style which is first seen in the Temples of Music and Ethnology. The Agriculture Building is vaguely Italian with arcades reminiscent of the Sala del Consiglia. All of these are grouped about courts whose extent and beauty and general adaptability for scenes of pleasure, have never been equalled. Moreover they are laid out with reference to a general plan, to which their settings conserve. The theme of the Court of Fountains and of the Grand Court before the Electric Tower is water. The power of the element is expressed in the mighty torrent that rolls in the volume of 25,000 gallons a minute 55 feet above the basin from a niche in the tower and makes two leaps to the cascades where it bursts in spray. The beauty of water is delineated in the jets that throw back the water toward the niche and others that spurt it high in air, where by night colored electric lights convert it into hails of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. The abundance of water is symbolized by the Fountain of Abundance at the lower end of the court where the liquid spouts and trickles, ripples, exudes from the base of the group of Abundance and is hurled back again by concentric jets to illustrate its never failing supply. Nature in her various aspects is the theme of the west Esplanade. This court with its sunken basins bordered with flowers is dominated by the Fountain of Nature. Subordinate groups illustrate here common manifestations, including Annual Wealth, Mineral Wealth and Floral Wealth which are typified by groups of statuary so named. The east court before the Government Buildings, is devoted to the praise of man. Its greatest fountain is the Fountain of Man whose career in every age is expressed by the Savage Man. The Age of Despotism, the "Age of Enlightenment" and subordinate groups. Over all is the enchanting display of color, whose mild and skillful arrangement has given the ensemble the title of "The Raiblow City." It illuminates but does not dazzle, and supplies the one thing needful to complete the festal harmony of flowery landscape and delightful architecture, rendering the result a veritable and ideal pleasure place for the people. * * * * * * * PAN-AMERICAN---The MIDWAY. A Trip to the Moon On the Airship Luna The One Real Novelty of the Pan-American Exposition *** SCENOGRAPH JOHNSTOWN FLOOD. Most Novel and interesting Attraction. *** Venice in America. The Artistic Climax. Gondolas, Electric Launches, Italian Theater, Music, Songs, Dances. Free Shows. First-Class Restaurant and Cafe. *** The L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway and Aquarium The Most Delightful Amusement on the Midway. *** The German Village Faithful Reproduction of the old Empire city of Bavaria--Cor. Midway and the Mall. Concerts by the Bavarian Infantry Band. Performances by the Koensigseer Peasant Yodlers and Dancers. Don't miss their famous Schuhplattl dance. There is nothing like it. Exhibitions every hour of the wonderful Gebhard Astronomical Clock--12 feet high and 12 feet wide. It required 30 years of continuous labor to produce it. Luchow's famous German Restaurant, under the personal management of F.A. Wahl. The best restaurant on the grounds--seats over 2000 people. Private banquet hall for parties of 200 or less. 25c--ENTRANCE FEE--25c Admits to All Attractions You Can't Forget It--It's So Different. *** See the Beautiful CLEOPATRA On The Midway. *** INDIAN CONGRESS. ~ 42 Different Tribes~ Typical Aborigines. Educational, Historical, Ethnological and Industrial. Head of Midway, Elmwood street car entrance Opposite New York State Building *** ROLTAIR'S ORIGINAL HOUSE UPSIDE DOWN ON THE MIDWAY. What We Need Is Novelty. *** submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

THANKS to Abe's note in return, I discovered that I had entered the wrong death date for Lemuel. Oops! Corrected info: Lemuel LINCOLN: 16 Dec1902--25 Sep 2001. Died in Scottsdale, AZ. Married Lila CHRISTIE. He was an artist for Arizona Highways magazine. His parents were Lemuel Fuller LINCOLN and Laura Sophronia FULLER. I'm sorry to have added confusion. Please correct your notes if you made such for this Lemuel. Kristy

Newspaper source: Spirit of the Times, Batavia NY~January 26-1878 * A fee of One Dollar for the publication of Marriage Notices is in every case expected.* MARRIED. SUMNER-SHAW. In Pembroke on the 23d inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Mr. Cutler, Mr. CHARLES SUMNER, of Darien and Miss EMMA, daughter of Warren Shaw, Esq. LOWN-STAGE. In Alden on the 17th inst., by Rev. S.M. Calkins, Mr. JOHN I. LOWN, of Pembroke to Miss AUGUSTA E. STAGE, of Alden. SMITH--LAWRENCE. In Albion, Orleans Co., on the 17th inst. at the residence of Mrs. M.F. Lawrence, Mr. WALTER H. SMITH, of Le Roy, to Miss MATTIE S. LAWRENCE, of the former place. DARCH--WOODBINE. In Byron on the 22d inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. Wildman, MR. CHARLES DARCH to Miss JENNIE WOODBINE, all of Byron. *** DIED. KING. In Byron on the 21st inst., BETSEY KING, aged 67 years. HALLECK. In Bethany on the 23d inst., JOHN HALLECK, of paralytic stroke, aged _8 years. BUCK. In Elba on the 17th inst., ELIJAH S. BUCK, in the _7th year of his age. *** submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

source: Batavia, Genesee Co., NY newspaper~February 1861 Donation Visit. The company of yourself and friends is respectfully invited to attend a Donation Party, at the residence of Rev. T.J. Whitcomb, in Alexander village, on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, February 20, inst. By request of the Trustees of the Universalist Society. Alexander, Feb. 5th, 1861. *** MARRIED. On the 12th inst., in this village, by Rev. Dr. Tyler, JOHN S. HOLDEN, Esq., of New York, and KATE, daughter of the late WSilliam H. Wells. *** DIED. On the evening of the 10th inst., of Cancer, Mr. GEORGE DORMAN, of this town, aged 54 years. We weep, as in justice we should, For one who was noble and kind, And one who was truly so good, We scarcely, if ever, do find. His trials and conflicts are o'er; To his Saviour's dear bosom he's gone, He suffers affliciton no more, And his work of salvation is done. Oh! weep not for me! would he say, Could he but converse with friends, Let the righteous hold to his way, And soon, too, your troubles shall end. Sermon by the Rev. L.J. HUNTLEY, from Psalms, 39, 4,--"Lord, make me to know mine end, and teh measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am." D.H.S. *** In Bethany, Jan. 30th, of Consumption, EDWARD M. DENTON, aged 36 years. Then patiently wait and firmly press on To that beautiful world far away, For thee, weeping wife, your husband has gone, And there, O! there, let him stay. O! angel of mercy, watch over that heart That's tortured with anguish and pain, We know it was hard with your loved one to part, But we hope you will meet him again. Bethany Ann. *** submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

source: February 1861 newspaper, Batavia NY MATHEWS' VENETIAN LIQUID HAIR DYE Acknowledged by all to be the ne plus ultra. Cheapest in the world. Easily applied; works to a charm. Produces any shade that may be desired. Restores grey hair to its original color; does not dry or scorch the hair; produces a permanent color--one that will neither fade, crock, or wash out. Been in use of fifteen years. Always gives complete satisfaction. Remember! the best, as well as the cheapest. For sale by all Druggists. Prepared by A.I. MATHEWS. Druggist, Buffalo. submitted by Linda "The Poor House and the People," ~The Lives of Those Who Lived at the Genesee County Almshouse in Bethany During the Nineteenth Century~ ~For further information, contact: Linda ny_hummingbird@yahoo.com Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

> Do you have a Lemuel Lincoln in your lines? YES! (The problem is ... which one?) The Lemuel (in Genesee Co, NY) that I know most about is Lemuel Foster Lincoln. His parents were (Cornelius) Jones LINCOLN and Zoraida FOSTER. Lem was the eldest of six, born 29 Jul 1824 in NY (I'm "sure" Genesee....). He married on 10 Apr 1851 to Mary E. REID. He died in Bethany Twp, there, on 16 Sep 1870 and was buried there at Maple Lawn Cemetery. He died 'suddenly' at age 46, surrounded by his family and his wife's aged parents...according to the Batavia, NY, paper. In 1860 someone named Florilla T. REED was living with Lem and Mary. She was 41 yreas old...perhaps a sister or an aunt of Mary? Why the spelling difference? Is it significant or poor scholarship? My G-grandfather Royal Orlando (of Genesee) (and Rebecca COOK from IL) named their youngest son Lemuel Foster LINCOLN. He was born in Little Rock Twp, Kendall, IL, on 26 Nov 1872. He became an attorney, married, had a son, and died 10 days later of measles, at age 30. Lem and wife named the baby Lemuel Fuller LINCOLN. (His mother was Laura Sophronia FULLER (of Waterman, DeKalb, IL, and Plano, Kendall, IL, too--l think.) He was born 22 Dec 1900 in Plano. He died at age 82 (breaking the string of short lives) in April 1983 in Arizona where he lived and raised his family. I cannot imagine that a Lincoln in early Bethany isn't related...perhaps I just don't have the right information as yet. Royal Orlando's parents (John and Lydia GIFFORD-LINCOLN) and his grandparents (Sylvester and Desire BRIGGS-LINCOLN) removed from Castleton, Rutland, VT, to Bethany Twp, Genesee, NY, in 1804 and operated the first inn in the locale. His son, Royal Edgar LINCOLN, named one of his sons Walter...again a vague clue...but R.O. and R.E. were known for maintaining connections with New York and the relatives there. Family seemed very important to them. I've always felt, but not known, that the unusual names in the family probably had some significance in the family. The ones I know about were named for grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Does this information connect with something in your family? I hope so...and hope that I will hear from you too. Kristy in Plano

source: Buffalo Evening News-Tuesday, April 16-1912 OCEAN STEAMERS. ARRIVED: NEW YORK.--President Lincoln, Hamburg PORTLAND.--Scotian, Glasgow GLASGOW.--14.--Caledonia, New York; Pretorian, Philadelphia LIVERPOOL.--14.--Canada, Portland; Empress of Britain, St. John, N.B.; Lake Manitoba, St. John, N.B. PLYMOUTH.--Finland, New York LIBAU.--Kursk, New York CHRISTIANSAND.--14.--T.F. Tietgen, New York HAMBURG.--13.--Batavia, New York MARSEILLES.--13.--Madonna, New York NAPLES.--11.--San Gugilelmo, New York; 14th, Ivernia, New York LEGHORN.--13.--Perugia, New York PLYMOUTH.--President Grant, New York, for Cherbourg and Hamburg ~submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

source: Buffalo Evening News, Monday-May 20-1901 LIEUTENANT RYAN COMES HOME AGAIN. Lieut. John J. Ryan, who has been in service in the Philippines since November, 1899, returned to Buffalo yesterday. Lieut. Ryan was a member of Co. M., 26th infantry, and was attached to the staff of Gen. Hughes in charge of land transportation. "My service was in the Province of Panay which, next to the Province of Luzon,was the scene of the hardest fighting of the rebellion," Lieut. Ryan told a NEWS reporter yesterday. "Forty thousand men were in the field in Panay. Fighting has entirely subsided throughout the island and with the exception of a few bands of marauders conditions are peaceful. Gen. Delgardo who surrendered to Gen. Hughes has taken the oath of allegiance to the United States and will become governor of Panay. "All the rebel chiefs are now reconciled to American occupations, with the exception of Col.. Salis, who proved to be an exceedingly dangerous rebel. He was refused conditional surrender and will be tried for violation of the articles of war. The Filipinos as a whole began to appreciate what the Americans propose to do for them in the way of protecting their property and educating their children and the revolutionary spirit has entirely subsided." Lieut. Ryan was mustered out of the service at San Francisco on the 13th of this month, and will now settle down in Buffalo. ~submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

> The Daily News > Batavia, Genesee County, New York State > Friday Evening, February 2-1883 > Fine Stereoscopic Views of winter scenery at Niagara, for sale at > Tallman's gallery. Maybe I have one...! I purchased an old postcard several years ago that shows a fair number of people "playing" on the ice at Niagra Falls. It indicated that the year was 1896, I think, or something quite close. My grandparents were married in Corfu on 1 January 1896, and then left for Plano, Kendall County, IL, where they lived the rest of their lives. I wonder if they saw the river frozen and perhaps even walked upon it as they made their way west. Just so I don't miss an opportunity: Grandma was Bessie Mae Elizabeth PALMER, daughter of Cyrus Orlando PALMER and Sarah Marie PALMER PALMER. (He was the son of Joel and Adeline; she was the daughter of Levi...no known relationship as yet. Grandpa was the son of Royal Orlando LINCOLN and Rebecca COOK (she was from NJ and IL). His parents were John LINCOLN and Lydia GIFFORD LINCOLN of the Bethany area. His grandparents were Sylvester LINCOLN and Desire BRIGGS LINCOLN who arrived in 1804 and opened an inn. Thanks for the note about the postcard. I'll have to get it out and see if it might be a Tallman creation. Kristy

hi Ed, There are several references to the Tallman studio within the newspapers which I have transcribed-- I've enclosed *Below*a few examples, hope something here is useful for you, -- also you can check the archives search site to see if there is any further info of interest/help to you. http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=NY-OLD-NEWS Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY ~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml ****The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 11-1891 MR. TALLMAN WITNESSED THE TRANSIT. The transit of Mercury was very successfully observed by C.W. TALLMAN at Batavia Saturday evening at 6:54, the predicted time. The planet made its first appearance on the edge of the sun about 26degrees south of the sun's upper edge or equator. A very large sun spot was well advanced on the sun's disk, which the planet must have passed quite near during its transit. + + The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Friday Evening, February 2-1883 Fine Stereoscopic Views of winter scenery at Niagara, for sale at Tallman's gallery. +++ Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 6-1894 Glacetype Photographs. A new and beautiful picture by an entirely new process, whereby they can be printed with much greater rapidity than any photographs heretofore made, requiring less than one-fourth the usual time in printing, thus giving our customers the benefit of fine pictures at a nominal price. With this new paper are combined all the finer qualities, retaining the beautiful flesh tint so much desire, avoiding the chalky whites so prevalent in nearly all photographic papers. In order to introduce this class of work I will make photographs for a few weeks for $1.50 to $2 per dozen. C.W. Tallman, Opp. Schafer's Commercial Bldg. * * ----- Original Message ----- I have several 19th century photographs that were taken by a professional photographer in Batavia. The backs of some photos read: "From the Studio of C. W. Tallman, 80 Main Street, Batavia, N.Y." On others: "From the Studio of C. W. Tallman, over 80 & 82 Main Street, Batavia, N.Y." Still others: "C.W. Tallman Photographer, 80 & 82 Main Street, Opposite Washburn House, Batavia, N.Y." The address change suggest that Tallman expanded (or contracted?) his business from #80 to #80 plus #82 at some point but perhaps not. Can anyone familiar with the history of Batavia tell me when the Tallman studio was in business at these addresses? Ed Harrison Lake Clear, NY

I have several 19th century photographs that were taken by a professional photographer in Batavia. The backs of some photos read: "From the Studio of C. W. Tallman, 80 Main Street, Batavia, N.Y." On others: "From the Studio of C. W. Tallman, over 80 & 82 Main Street, Batavia, N.Y." Still others: "C.W. Tallman Photographer, 80 & 82 Main Street, Opposite Washburn House, Batavia, N.Y." The address change suggest that Tallman expanded (or contracted?) his business from #80 to #80 plus #82 at some point but perhaps not. Can anyone familiar with the history of Batavia tell me when the Tallman studio was in business at these addresses? Ed Harrison Lake Clear, NY

Tony Jablonowski: Please check http://userdb.rootsweb.com/news/ This is a web site that has the Batavia "Daily News" headlines from 1878 when the newspaper began. Currently it is through 1920, and more will be added as it is transcribed. If (or should I say when) you locate the articles you wish to see, you can then contact Sue Conklin, the Genesee County Historian, regarding obtaining copies. Information is also located on the Rootweb site. Leilani Spring

I would also suggest doing a search at one of the online newspaper archives; someone may have transcribed an obit you are looking for; it's worth a try! Example: This is a search sitehttp://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=NY-OLD-NEWS Linda Web-Page Editor: BETHANY~ Its Past and Present ~ http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers ----- Original Message ----- From: Jma8763@aol.com To: NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [NYGENESE] Archived Obituaries Hi Tony, The Batavia Daily News is the paper that is online and searchable, but only for a limited number of years.....SO FAR!!! Joan

Hi Tony, The Batavia Daily News is the paper that is online and searchable, but only for a limited number of years.....SO FAR!!! Joan

Can someone please tell me what newspaper covers the Le Roy-Batavia-Stafford cities in Genesee County that has a searchable Obituary Archives? Any Response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tony

>>Is the deadline passed for submitting stories for the book? Marva, contact the History Center in Batavia for info; I am not involved in that project at all. Call/email Sue Conklin: sconklin@co.genesee.ny.us History Dept. 3 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020-2021 PHONE: (585)344-2550 ext.2613 FAX: (585)344-2442 email: history@co.genesee.ny.us : )Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: MARVA LANIER To: Linda/Don Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [NYGENESE] Bethany History Is the deadline passed for submitting stories for the book? Thanks, Marva B. Lanier