The following is a bill for my great-grandmother Franceise Loraine Fay Collins' schooling at Mrs. Bryan's Seminary in Batavia. Part of the form is printed and part written in by Mrs. Bryan. At a cost of $150 for a three month term, this was an expensive undertaking for the time. It seems Mrs. Bryan also acted as a kind of informal bank doling out pocket money for the girls! MRS. BRYAN'S SEMINARY BATAVIA, JUNE 26TH, 1862 Warren Fay, M. D. To Ruth Bryan Board and Tuition of his daughter Frances [should be Franceise] Term commenced March 27th 1862 " ended June 25th 1862 $70 French Lessons 7.00 [crossed out] German [no amount printed] Music 16. Painting in Oil and Use of Patterns 12. Pew Rent 1. 99. Amt of Sundries 51.55 150.55 [On back page, handwritten] Sundries $51.55 Wits [?] & Beaux, Swiss muslin Tasso 1 1/2 yrds Lace Medea [?] Dante Iliad Dancing Lessons Paints Cash 12 prs Hose Odyssey Lace Alpaca Cambric Drilling [?] Skein Silk Thread Gloves Sheet Music Sheet Music Cash Corsets Cash Bill at Miss Kee's [?] Cash Frame

The same Merriam-Webster source says that Medea was an enchantress noted in Greek mythology for helping Jason gain the Golden Fleece and for repeatedly resorting to murder to gain her ends. Probably a book required by her literature teacher? Kristy

I enjoyed reading about your great-grandmother's school bill. I noticed a question mark by "Drilling" on the sundries bill. I am reasonably sure it meant purchase of cloth...I know my mother used the word upon appropriate occasions. Somehow I think it was a heavy but nice kind of goods. Merriam-Webster's dictionary says: Main Entry: dril·ling Pronunciation: 'dri-li[ng] Function: noun Etymology: modification of German Drillich, from Middle High German; drilich fabric woven with a threefold thread; from Old High German drilIh made up of three threads, from Latin trilic-, trilix, from tri- + licium thread Date: 1640 I assume 1640 is the period when it was first made. I assure you my mother wasn't anywhere near that old. She did work in a dry goods store, with fabrics, in the 1930s. Most of her "cloth words" came from there I assume. Kristy

****************** Batavia Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 28-1880 Hunter's Point, N.Y., Dec. 27. - No trains are through yet from Northport, Port Jefferson, or Greenport on the Long Island Railroad. Nearly all the cuts are filled with snow. Babylon trains are running on the old Southern road. They had to cut through six feet of snow in many places. * The Snow Storm. Between seven and eight o'clock yesterday morning snow began to fall, and continued at intervals during the day, some three and a half inches having fallen up to eleven o'clock last night. About noon the wind freshened up and blew rather briskly during the rest of the day, causing more or less drifting of the snow. The area of snow extended eastward from Minnesota tot he Atlantic coast, and as far south as Kentucky and Tennessee. The different lines of railroad running into the city reported no detention from the snow yesterday, all train running and departing on time. The indications for to-day are clearing weather with a lower thermometer. - 'Buffalo Courier' * A New Rig. Messrs. HILLER & SCHAD have just completed for O.E. CHITTENDEN a handsome double sleigh. It is to be used expressly for party purposes and is just the thing. Mr. CHITTENDEN is also well prepared with other rigs, and is able at all times to furnish the citizens of Batavia with a first-class turn-out. The services of N.C. CARROLL have been secured, who will at all times be prepared to wait upon the boys. * Forgery in Alexander. Last Friday a young fellow named HAMILTON, who formerly worked in the vicinity of Alexander, called at the store of Philip ZWETSCH in that village, and presented an order for $10, which upon examination was found to be unsigned. Mr. ZWETSCH did not pay the order and the fellow left. In about an hour he returned with an order for a like amount, signed by Louis MOULTON. He stated to Mr. ZWETSCH that he had been in the employ of Mr. MOULTON, and was instructed to come there and procure the money. The $10 was furnished him and he went to the HEINTZ hotel. Mr. Z., thinking that all was not right, followed him to the hotel and asked him to come back to the store for the purpose of comparing the signature with others which Mr. ZWETSCH had in his possession. On his way over HAMILTON said that he wished to step into DICKINSON's store and would be in the ZWETSCH store in a few moments. Instead of going into DICKINSON's, however, he started toward Attica, on a run. As soon as the forgery was made known officers were sent in pursuit of HAMILTON, but at last accounts he had not been apprehended. * Five Indians Arrested. This afternoon Deputy Sheriff WINSLOW arrived in town, having in custody John, Rubin, Frank, Jake and Fred DOCTOR and William STRONG. All of them are wild looking Indians and reside in the vicinity of Alabama. It seems that on Sunday last, during the progress of a religious meeting in that town, these wild fellows, who were drunk at the time, stationed themselves in the vicinity of the church and hooted and yelled like so many Commanche chiefs, and in other ways conducted themselves in an unbecoming manner. They were accordingly arrested and will have a hearing as soon as the witnesses arrive. * Miss Lillian CHASE at Dellinger Opera House Saturday Evening, January 1st, 1881, Capt. Lina BEECHER, Manager. The charming young artist, Miss Lillian CHASE, in her popular dramatic and [n/h]umorous Readings, and original characters, assisted by BRAINARD's grand orchestra of ten pieces. Admission, 35 cents; gallery, 25 cents. Seats reserved without extra charge at Mackey Brothers. Read what the Toronto 'Globe' says of Miss CHASE: Miss Lillian CHASE opened the amusement season at the Grand Opera House last night, before a fashionable audience that packed the house from pit to dome. Miss CHASE has no rival as a dramatic reader, being the equal of Scott SIDDONS in elocutionary and dramatic power, and superior to that lady in face and form. Miss CHASE is only twenty-one years old and has an elegant wardrobe. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

HiStill working on my brick wall William H. Westfall born Aug 31, 1866 Phelps NY. Trying to confirm his parents. I have his marriage certificate and it gives the names of Albert Westfall and Catherine Middaugh. The only problem is I can't find him in any of the Census. I do find a Willie the correct age in 1870 with Catherine, Senah, and Samuel. I think this is the sister and parents of Albert. Then in 1880 I find them (after Catherine and Samuel die) in a home with Benjamine another son. What I would like to find is a list for the Phelps schools to see if his name is there. He would have been in High school in about 1880????? Does anyone know where I might find a list like this. I am in California so It is hard to go look for my self. I also can't find a birth certificate since they didn't have records tell 1880. Oh will I have climbed many wall's and I am sure some day I will get over this one. Thanks for your help.MarileeModesto, California --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

Just thought you would like to know I had to move my Alabama website. My old server was getting too expensive. So now I can upload new stuff. WOW! Which I have started to do actually. So the school and church history will be up there soon, as will the history of our fire dept., plus more on the reservation. The new address is http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycalaba/ And as always the link is on the bottom of every email I send. P.S. A big Thank You to Rootsweb for having me.... -- Cindy Amrhein Historian/Abstractor "House Detective" Town of Alabama Historian Genesee Co., NY ********************** Historian's Page - Alabama, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycalaba/ APHNYS (The Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/~aphnys/

Hi...I am looking for information on the Preston family. Where they are buried, and more about their children. It goes like this: William Preston married Lucrecia Walton. He died January 9, 1862 and she died October 30, 1866 in Batavia, Genesee, New York. Their children: Clarinda F. Preston married Stephen A. wilson Harriet Preston married John W. Curran Lourenia Preston married James Eldridge Henry Preston married Harriet Taft. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance Sherry __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo http://search.yahoo.com

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 3-1864 Some Bethany Abolitionists turned Thieves! Late on Tuesday night last some Abolition thieves stole a cannon from the barn of Mr. WORTHINGTON, in East Bethany, and apparently after hard hauling, succeeded in dragging it to a piece of woods about a mile and a half distant, when by the use of a crow bar the miscreants to a great extent destroyed the carriage, and buried the cannon under a heap of rubbish. The cannon was got in ready use by some of the leading Democrats of the town, to celebrate the nomination of "Little Mac," whose nomination at that time seemed a foregone conclusion, but the black-hearted scoundrels--who are well fitted for such deeds of darkness--plotted the overthrow of the Democratic Jubilee by this act of vandalism. But little did they know the metal of the Democracy under such circumstances. The cloven-feet of the "blacks" betrayed them, and they were tracked to their lair, where the gun was found, and soon reconstructed, and on Wednesday evening spoke in thunder tones the death-knell of such Abolition midnight thieves. The conservative men of Bethany are up and dressed, and have buckled on their armor to fight the good fight for the salvation of the Union and the supremacy of the Constitution. * * Died. In Batavia, on the 30th, inst., John DOOLY, aged 43 years. In Stafford, on the 2nd of September Lewis TUBBS, aged 67 years. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Looking for the graves of James Wescott WHITMAN, Alvirus WHITMAN (infant), and Elizabeth (KENNICUTT) WHITMAN. Alvirus and Elizabeth are reported by the St. Michael's church records to be buried in Cary Cemetery at Oakfield, but I couldn't find them. Also, looking for more information on a Susan COE, whose maiden name was listed as WHITMAN on the St. Michael's Parish register. Thank you. Rebecca Whitman Koford in MD

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 21-1865 We have been "poking fun" at a number of our delinquent subscribers for the past few weeks, but as yet they don't seem to take--don't appreciate the joke. We will endeavor to express ourselves more plainly. Gentlemen, come forward and pay all arrearages, and one year in advance, you will then see where the laugh comes in. Try it, then have your buttons sewed on more firmly that you may have a hearty laugh with those "who have gone this way before you." * Death of Benjamin Follett. We noticed with sorrow the death of Benjamin FOLLET[sic], Esq., of Ypsilanti, Michigan, formerly a resident of this village, and an obituary of whom we published from the Buffalo 'Commercial.' Mr. F. who was a son of Nathan, and nephew of Federick[sic] Follett, was we believe, a native of this village, and was certainly one of the most popular and accomplished business men in the State of Michigan. As a citizen of enterprise, untiring energy and ability, and a man possessed of many rare and valuable traits of character, he will long be missed and mourned. Mr. F. stood deservedly high in social and religious as well as business and political circles. He was a son of whom "Old Genesee" may justly feel proud, and a few, of her many gifted and energetic sons who have passed away have left behind a brighter or more unblemished name than Benjamin FOLLETT. * * Fatal Accident. A sad accident occurred at the residence of Wm. NICHOL Esq., in Alabama, by which the eldest son of Mr. David S. CLAPP unfortunately lost his life. It appears that Mr. CLAPP with his two sons was thrashing clover seed at Mr. NICHOLS' when the band which connects the horsepower with the cylinder flew off. Mr. C.'s son was at the time feeding the machine, when seeing the belt slip, jumped off, and seized a crow-bar to apply to the jack wheel to check the motion of the horses, which by this time were rapidly increasing their speed; as he applied the bar the wheel burst, a large piece striking him on the side of the head and face, smashing in his cheek bone and fracturing the skull badly, killing him almost instantly.--Deceased was about 18 years of age, and was a promising and enterprising young man. * * County Court. This court convened at the Court House in Batavia, on the 10th inst.--Present Hon. Moses TAGGART, County Judge, and Hallock STILWELL and Sam'l. CHURCH, Esqs., Session Justices. The following were sworn in as a Grand Jury: Stephen F. CURTIS, Foreman Albert AUSTIN, George ROOT, Amos CROSSMAN, Samuel J. P. SMEAD, Stephen OSGOOD, Cortland CROSSMAN, John W. GARDNER, Wm. C. Mc_RILLUS, Alexander LEONARD, William E. HESTON, Daniel COLBY, Austin INGALSBE, John B. STANDARD, Nathan H. ROCKWELL, Austin WALKER, Chester CALKINS. David CARY, Henry M. PECK, and Wm. COVILL were each fined $10 for non-attendance as Jurors. The following cases were tried and decisions rendered:- Wm. H. STORY and Horace B. FERREN, respondent, against Heman BROWN appellant; Judgement of Justice affirmed. John L. McLEAN, resp't. against John F. PLATO appellant; argued; decision reserved. George BRISBANE, resp't. against L. Jud MACOMBER, appellant; argued; decision reserved. John SANDERS resp't against Solomon MOOK, appellant; Judgment of Justice reserved. Duncan CAMERON, resp't against Ira FISHALL, appellant; Judgment of Justice reserved. Robert HAIR, resp't against Levi PALMER, appellant; argued; decision reserved. William A. HYDE, against James CROCKER, Motion to set aside Judgment; denied with $10 costs. Lyman BURNHAM, appellant, against James FARNHAM, resp't. Motion to dismiss appeal denied with $7 costs. Joshua GREGG, resp't against Elisha M. CARPENTER, Cyril D. CARPENTER and John D. ODELL; Judgment for Resp't, for $65. * * Snow on Side-Walks.-In another column will be found the Ordinance passed by the Board of Trustees in relation to cleaning snow from side walks. We hope it will be rigidly enforced, as many of the walks are almost impassable. * * Notice.-The Annual Election of Officers for the Batavia Fire Department, will be held at the room of Pioneer, Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 1865. Polls open from 7 to o'clock[sic] P.M. By order of Department. * * Loan Commissioners.-The new Governor has appointed as Loan Commissioners for Genesee County, A.T. TRYON, of Batavia, and J.G. BIXBEY, of Le Roy, who have been confirmed by the Senate as such. * * Donation Visit.-The friends of the Rev. H.B. BRASTED, Pastor of the Baptist Church in Bergen, are invited to meet at the Hotel of Mr. S. GIFFORD, in that town, on Wednesday Evening, Jan. 25th. * * Notary Public.-M.L. BABCOCK, cashier of the National Bank of Batavia, has been appointed Notary Public for this County. * * Frozen to Death.-We heard last evening (says the Troy 'Times') that a small boy who had been employed to drive hearse at a funeral to St. Mary's burying ground was brought home frozen to death. The weather was intensely cold and the air filled with drifting and falling snow. * * Eclipses.-This year there will be four eclipses--two of the sun and two of the moon. The eclipses of the sun occur on the 25th of April and the 15th of October; those of the moon on the 11th of April and the 3d of October. * * MARRIED. In Alabama, on the 12th inst., at the residence of Geo. W. ABERDEEN, by Rev. L.S. GAGE, Mr. John CALLAHAN, of Buffalo, to Miss Eliza A. ABERDEEN. Also at the same time, Mr. George E. ABERDEEN to Miss Laura ROATCH, of the same place. * * DIED. In Stafford, on the 17th instant, Mrs. Ann WOOD, relict of the late Leonard WOOD, Esq., of Tawstock, Devonshire, England, aged 75 years. In Batavia, on Sunday evening, January 15th, Mrs. Adaline M. HURLBURT, widow of the late George HURLBURT, in her 64th year. In Cohocton, on the 11th inst., Isabella, only daughter of F.N. and Abigail DRAKE, in the 14th year of her age. In Batavia, on the 7th inst., William H., son of Wm. and Caroline BROWNELL, aged three years, three months and twenty-four days. Another form we've laid to rest In yonder churchyard low, Another bright and youthful guest Is from his parents gone. Our hearts are sad as we look around And see his sisters three, For he is gone, yes, Willie's gone, His form we do not see. So many hopes on him were placed, He was a lovely son; Yet God designed him as a guest, And early took him home. He loved his parents here below, And Mary was his pet, Yet he is happier now we know Than when with them he met. His form we shall not see again, While here on earth we stay, To us he never will return While toiling on our way. Then weep no more, we soon shall meet Before our Father's throne And then those children we shall greet, Who are safe at home. Oh happy home where we shall meet, No more to suffer pain, Death nor sorrow come not there, We ne'er shall part again. By His Sister Ellen. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

FYI: As to below-- the spaces would be for Rev. Augustus WARREN. One of the Baptists Ministers of Alabama(with thanks to Cindy A. for filling in the blanks!) >>>Republican Advocate January 10-1865 Died. At Alabama Center, January 6, 1865, Miss Mary E. STONE, step-daughter of Rev. A. W_ _ REN, aged 18 years, 10 months and 23 days.

Thanks Linda! FYI: As to below the spaces would be for Rev. Augustus Warren. One of the Baptists Ministers of Alabama, and also the man who deeded the cemetery known as the Basom Plot, to the town in 1842. I BELIEVE that the Rev Warren married the widow of Rev Ely Stone after his death, not proven yet though. ;-) Cindy Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 10-1865 Died. At Alabama Center, January 6, 1865, Miss Mary E. STONE, step-daughter of Rev. A. W_ _ REN, aged 18 years, 10 months and 23 days. Gone, but not lost; Dead, but not forgotten. -- Cindy Amrhein Historian/Abstractor "House Detective" Town of Alabama Historian Genesee Co., NY ********************** Historian's Page - Alabama, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycalaba/ APHNYS (The Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/~aphnys/

Looking for anyone researching the Devoe surname. Please e-mail me directly since I will be leaving this site for the summer. Thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

Hello, Looking for this family: John HEPNER: b abt 1812, Germany d 20 Feb 1878, MI Wife: Christina ROAT, b. abt 1819, Germany d. 15 Nov 1908, MI Children: Minnie H. b. 1859, Batavia, NY d 28 Apr 1932, MI md Charles Geark Could be more children? Another Hepner family: Christian Hepner, b. 07 Feb 1825, Prussia, d. 12 July 1890, MI Wife: Minnie TASH, b 10 Feb 1834, Germany, d 31 Mar 1891, MI Children: Fred, Christian, Carolina, Frank, Ida and Emma. Family input says that these families were in Batavia, NY. We can't find anything before 1870 on them in MI. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks, Diane

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 7-1865 The Genesee & Venango Petroleum Co. Capital................$300,000. The Genesee and Venango Petroleum Company. Some of our most enterprising citizens ever alive to the interests of the county, have organized a Company for the purpose of mining for Petroleum in the midst of the rich and valuable oil regions of Pennsylvania. The Company is duly organized under the laws of the State, under the title of "The Genesee and Venango Petroleum Company," (the prospectus of which we publish in another column,) with a capital of $300,000, and intend as early as the requisite machinery can be transported, to commence operations. The following gentlemen are the officers of the Company: Trustees-Trumbull CARY, Tracy PARDEE, Eli H. FISH, Lyman TERRY, E.M. McCORMICK, H.L. ONDERDONK, Elias A. LEWIS, Johnson B. BROWN, and R.H. FARNHAM. President-R.H. FARNHAM. Vice-President-Elias A. LEWIS. Treasurer-Eli H. FISH. Secretary-Wm. H. STORY. The unprecedented success that has attended almost every Petroleum Company that has commenced operations in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, and especially those wells that are in close proximity to the land purchased by the Batavia Company, is causing a great demand for the limited amount of stock which this new Company have issued, and the prospects are so flattering for a rich return, that the original purchasers almost concluded not to issue any stock at all. At the rate the stock is being applied for, it will soon all be bought up, and as far as we can judge it is one of the most promising speculations in which any man can invest his money. The gentlemen composing the officers of the Company and who have the management of its affairs, are all citizens of Batavia, and men of thorough business qualifications and unquestionable integrity, and we feel sure that this great oil speculation will result so favorably as to astonish and gratify even the most cautious and skeptical. In regard to the oil business, the Cleveland 'Plaindealer' has some very timely and appropriate remarks, which are well worth considering by those intending to purchase. * * John B. GOUGH's Lecture. The subject chosen by Mr. GOUGH for his lecture on Wednesday evening, will give an excellent opportunity for the employment of his peculiar talent in representing character. In this department Mr. GOUGH is without an equal, as his thoro' insight into human nature, and unrivalled powers of imitation, even to the minutest shade of character, makes every individual he personates seem really before the audience. His lecture on "Peculiar People" give this faculty of Mr. GOUGH's full play, and we are not surprised that wherever he has delivered it, the public pronounces it the best of his oratorical efforts. The lecture commences at half past seven o'clock. Mr. GOUGH delivered his lecture, "Peculiar People," in Boston last week to an immense audience, 2,600 tickets having been sold. * * From the 'Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.' The Late Hon. Benjamin FOLLET, of Ypsilanti, Mich.-The large circle of relatives and friends in this city and State who mourn the death of Mr. FOLLET, will read the following particulars in regard to the deceased with affectionate interest.- He was born at Batavia, Genesee County, and went to Ypsilanti in 1837. At the age of 18 he occupied the position of Cashier of the Bank of Ypsilanti. He returned to this State in 1840, and was Cashier of the Bank of Alexander. Went back to Michigan in 1843, where he resided until his death, occupying a prominent position in the religious, social and commercial affairs of the State. He was Treasurer, and for several years, President, of the State Agricultural Society. Was a member of the National Democratic Committee. He went to the Democratic Convention at Chicago, last Summer, apparently in perfect health, and was there seized with hemorrhage, returning home in a very feeble state. He was taken to the Water Cure at Elmira, in this State, where he died on Monday last, the 26th inst., at the age of 45 years, his wife and children being with him. His remains were taken to Ypsilanti, and the funeral took place last Wednesday, attended by a large number of mourning relatives and friends. The Detroit Board of Trade passed a series of sympathetic Resolutions, and a large delegation of citizens attended the funeral. * * Removal.-By reference to the card of Mrs. McMAHON, it will be observed that she has removed her stock of Millinery to No. 53 Main St. The ladies will please note the change. * * Married. In Batavia, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. M. FOWLER, George W. MORRIS, to Sarah A. WOODWARD. In Batavia, on the 4th instant, at the Eagle Hotel, by M.W. HEWITT, Esq., Mr. Bradley JACKSON, to Miss Sarah SHELDON, both of Barre, Orleans Co. * * Annual Report of the Batavia Gas Light Company. A dividend of Three per cent has been declared, payable on February 1st. Directors and Officers elected for the ensuing year:- Homer BOSTWICK, Batavia, President, Frank CHAMBERLAIN, Albany, Alva SMITH, Batavia, Dean RICHMOND, do Gad B. WORTHINGTON, do Elias A. LEWIS, do Levi OTIS, do Directors. Wilber SMITH, Secretary and Treasurer. Wm. M. TOMPKINS, Superintendent. Subscribed and sworn to this 4th day of January, 1865, before me W.T. BLISS, Notary Public for said County. * * Notice. Whereas, my wife POLLY, has left my bed and board without just cause; and I hereby give notice that all persons are forbid to trust her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Le Roy, Jan 2d, 1865, Miller MILLS. * * Woodward & Tarbox Attorneys & Counsellors-at-Law Office in American Block, Batavia. Special attention given to claims for Bounty, Back Pay, and Pensions. Mr. WOODWARD has already had considerable experience in this branch of business, and Mr. TARBOX for the past two years has been engaged in paying sick and discharged soldiers in U.S. hospitals. They thus possess unusual facilities for the prosecution of all claims against the government. Nathan A. WOODWARD. Henry F. TARBOX. * * Concert Hall. John B. GOUGH, Will speak in Concert Hall, Batavia, Wednesday Eve., Jan. 11, 1865, Subject, "Peculiar People." Tickets, 50 Cents. For sale at the Stores of C.W. HULL and Tryon & Main. Doors open at 6 1/2 o'clock, Lecture to commence at 7 1/2. * * Dr. LISTON, Consulting and Operating Surgeon for All Surgical Diseases. All Diseases of the Eye & Ear, Receive Special Attention. Albany General Infirmary, 115 Grand St., Albany, N.Y. Box 1043. Blindness! Sore Eyes, Diseased Lids, Watering Eyes, Dross Eyes, Cataracts, Artificial Pupils, Artificial eyes, Deafness, Catarrh, Discharges from the ear, noises in the head, and all the various acute and chronic diseases of the eye, throat, and ear. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 10-1865 Married. By M.W. HEWITT, Esq., at the Eagle Hotel, in Batavia, Mr. Bradley JACKSON, to Miss Sarah SHELDON, each of Barre. * * Died. At Alabama Center, January 6, 1865, Miss Mary E. STONE, step-daughter of Rev. A. W_ _ REN, aged 18 years, 10 months and 23 days. Gone, but not lost; Dead, but not forgotten. Of Consumption, in Bethany, N.Y., December 17th ult., Mr. Abel W. PAGE, aged _9 years. His life was his highest eulogy, his works of faith, and his labors of love will preserve his name from oblivion. He was born in Vermont, and in childhood came here, where he lived till God took him to himself. He became a Christian about 1830, and made a profession of his faith in the Presbyterian Church, and was soon chosen a ruling Elder, and held his office till his death, and ruled well, and was worthy of double honor. He often represented the Church in the Presbytery, and the Presbytery in the General Assembly, and was an able and efficient member of our Church Courts. He was a faithful and devoted Bible Class Teacher, and he had the pleasure of seeing many of his pupils coming into the Church, as the meek and humble followers of his Saviour. He took a deep and absorbing interest in the religious education of the young, and the last time he ever appeared in Church, was to attend a Sabbath School Concert, and this fact shows how much he felt for the religious interests of the rising generation. He was always in his place in the Church, and in the Prayer Meeting, and always ready to speak for God and his cause, and to give his moral support and influence to the Church of God. He was the firm and tried friend of the Minister of the Gospel, and received him as an angel of God, and gave him all proper respect and reverence, and heard him gladly; and he was his able and willing supporter in temporal things, and he did not diminish his support, nor attempt to drive him away, because he did not approve of every word he said, for he knew that offensive truths must be spoken, and the Minister must proclaim all the words of this life, whether they hear or whether they forbear. He was a good and intelligent citizen, took great interest in public affairs, loved his Country, and was willing to make great sacrifices to maintain and defend the cause of the nation, and the last time he went out of his house was to vote for the President. And while in comparative health he gave his blessing and counsel to his family, and to the Elders and Trustees of the Church with much feeling of heart; and made such disposition of his worldly affairs as seemed wisest and best to his clear and judicious mind, so that when God should call, he might be well prepared to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, and fear no evil, for God would be with him, and his rod and his staff would comfort him. And we have good reason to believe that God was with him in death, and delivered him and gave him the victory, and crowned him with glory, honor and immortality. And the last words which he uttered, which could be distinctly understood were these,"most home," as though when the eyes of sense were closing upon the scenes of time, the eyes of his mind were opening upon the blessed scenes of eternity, and that he saw the gates of Heaven, and the palace of the great King, his Father's house, and his eternal home. Com. At Wheatville, Genesee County, N.Y., Oct. 25th 1864, of paralysis, Sarah A. LUND, daughter of Joseph LUND, Esq., aged 40 years. She was converted to God, and united with the M.E. Church, under the labors of Brother Sheldon H. BAKER, while attending school at Caryville, N.Y., in 1846. Sister LUND possessed great amiability of character, and always adorned her Christian profession by consistency of life and godly conversation. The suddenness of the attack, and the paralysis which immediately ensued, forbade the privilege of her testifying in the hour of death, to the blessedness of that religion she had so long enjoyed. We, however, have the blessed assurance that to her "death was gain"--and she has gone to her reward. She was warmly attached to the church of her choice and a great lover of our literature, especially the "Ladies' Repository," of which she was a constant reader. On one occasion she expressed to the writer the desire that more of the young might be benefited by the perusal of this valuable periodical. Our beloved sister loved the Sanctuary, and was always present at the public means of grace, when circumstances permitted. Well do I remember the marked attention she gave to the preaching of the Word on the Sabbath, which was out two days preceding her death. Though quiet and retiring in her disposition, religion and the duties was her theme; and her daily life evinced the purity of her heart, and her devotion to her Master. Loved by all who knew her, and loved best by those who knew her most intimately. She has passed away from earth, but to join that happy throng "which have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." She leaves a father, several sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn her sudden departure. J.O. WILLSEA. * * Horses Wanted! The subscriber will be at C.W. Van DeBOGART's Barn, Batavia, until further notice for the purpose of purchasing good Army Horses, for Cavalry and Artillery use, from 5 to 10 years old. 14 1/2 to 15 hands high, sound and In Good Condition. I will pay the Highest Cash Prices. Persons having Horses should bring them Immediately. _. PICARD, ANDREWS, & Van DeBOGART, Agent. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Does anyone know if there is anyway to find Irish passenger lists to Canada? I think my ancestors must have come to Genesee County from Ontario. I find them in County Limerick 1850 and in Batavia 1851, but can't find any records on a passenger list. Thanks for any suggestions. Sherrin Hicks

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 20-1864 Welcome Dinner.-A large party assembled at a public dinner on Thursday last, at the Hotel of Mr. David HOOPER, of Bergen Corners, to welcome this popular landlord back to his old quarters. The dinner was a most, sumptuous affair and embraced every luxury in season, and was served up in a manner that entitles "mine host" to lasting credit for the pleasure and entertainment his many friends enjoyed on the occasion. Nearly one hundred couple[sic] partook of this dainty fare and in the evening, those so disposed, enjoyed a social "hop" to wind up the pleasures of the day. We hope Mr. H. will long be spared to welcome his friends at the Corners. * * Sisters of Mercy.-On Sunday evening last quite an interesting ceremony took place at the Catholic Church in this village, viz the reception (taking the white veil) into the convent of the Sisters of Mercy of Miss Catherine HENESSY, of Rochester, known in religion as Sister Mary Elexus. The church was crowded on the occasion, and an able sermon was preached by Bishop TIMON. We are glad to learn that in their peculiar province these self sacrificing women are doing much good. * * Boy Drowned.-On Thursday last a little boy about eight years of age, was drowned in the Creek south of the village. It appears that his parents had left him at home whilst they were off at work, when he went to the Creek to bathe and was drowned. His body was subsequently recovered. * * Watch Stolen.-'Courier' says: Some bold and desperate villain entered the house of Bishop TIMON, at Buffalo, on Sunday, while he was absent, at Batavia, and stole a valuable gold watch. * * Furnished Substitutes. The following persons in the town of Batavia, liable to draft, have furnished three years' substitutes, which have been duly credited on the town quota under the late call for 500,000 men:- B.B. FERREN W.H. STORY H.U. HOWARD O.W. LORD Jerome ROWAN S. MASSE John DELINGER H.T. CROSS Wilber SMITH W. VanDeBogart William HOYT T.S. GLOVER A.J. ANDREWS Alvin T. SMITH David Y. SMITH A.D. TRYON O.S. PRATT Patrick Donohue S.B. PIERSON George KENYON D.M. JONES Eugene WAKEMAN Joseph HOUTSMAN Edward WALKER W.G. BRYAN Frank CARPER Seth B. GATES James N. OTIS O.R. CLARK V.R. TERRY Benj. GRAHAM * * New School at Bergen Corners. We learn that the old Capt. WILCOX Tavern stand at Bergen Corners, has been sold to Mr.B.F. HAMILTON of Bethany, for the sum of $1600, and Mr. H. intends to remodel the same for the purpose of commencing a Boarding School. For some years this building has been in a dilapidated condition and partially unoccupied, for, it with hundreds of other taverns had to succumb when the stage business was superceded by railroads. We hope the good intentions will be carried out and a permanent school established at the Corners where such an institution is much needed. * * Dance at Jenny LIND Hall, East Bethany.-We notice that invitation cards are out for a social Harvest Dance to be given by R.A. TAYLOR, the popular landlord of the East Bethany Hotel, on the evening of Friday, August 26th. We understand that great preparations are being made, and a good time may be expected. There is no better Hall in the County for dancing than the Jenny Lind, and no better set of "boys and girls" than the East Bethians. * * More Peat.-The Orleans 'Republican' says an immense peat bed has been discovered at Pine Hill, seven miles from Albion. The article is pronounced the best and the depth unfathomable. The "prospecters," dug twelve feet and found no bottom to the peat. Nothing has yet been done about operating the bed. It will probably be stocked, and the money will be made speculating in the stock rather than in getting the fuel to market. * * The Markets-Friday Morning. August 19.-Monell, at the warehouse, offers the following rates for Farmers' Produce this day:- Wool, 00 @ 95c; Wheat, (white) $2 25; do (red) $2 12; Barley, $2 12; Oats, 96c; Beans, $2. Corn, (shelled) $1 50; Peas, $1 00. * * Died. In Buffalo, on the 4th inst., of chronic diarrhea,, George H. SMITH, aged 24 years, formerly of Oakfield, this county. His remains were taken to Oakfield for interment. * * Batavia Book Bindery ! The Subscriber having purchased the Batavia Book Bindery and connected the same with his Printing Office, invites the patronage from Genesee County of all who have Books, Magazines, Newspapers, &c., that require either binding or repairing. Competent workmen from the city are employed, and parties may rely on having their work done in a prompt and satisfactory manner, and in any desired style. Bring on the Magazines! Our patrons in the eastern towns of the County may, if more convenient, leave their work with Dr. BARBOR, of Le Roy, who will act as agent in our behalf. Call at the Times Office. Henry TODD. Batavia, March 14th, 1864. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

History Keepers: Our recent meeting, held at the Rolling Hills Mall [formerly, Carriage Village], the site of the former Genesee County House, was held on Saturday, March 22nd. Those who attended were able to view items on display, including: a.. photographs of Bethany's original eleven school districts b.. a record book of the Board of Education from the late 1800s for School # 1, donated by Lorraine Slane c.. newspapers about Bethany from the 1800s, including an article of how Linden had first received its former name of "Gad's Pouch" d.. photos of his family in Bethany, donated by Conrad Platek e.. maps of Bethany from 1866-1876-1904 f.. a "brick", brought in by two residents of Bethany, seeking information pertaining to the inscription upon it g.. Postcard donated by Lee Hendershott --dated May 1912, written to Ray Walker, c/o Prescott Hawks, from Hattie h.. Photo of the Marsh Road, winter of 1947, donated by Dorothy Carter Howard i.. Pictures of the Church Bell, [made by a Batavia Bell Founder-J. Cochran; dated 1834; weight, approx. 700 lbs.]; presently this bell is located in the belfry at the Town Hall, it was formerly at the Bethany Center Baptist Church; the church is working on plans to bring the bell back to the church grounds and display it on the church front lawn, as a "Cornerstone of the Community" We were fortunate to have a guest speaker at this meeting: a.. Jane Schmieder spoke on preservation of the Bethany Town Hall, informing those present of the possibility of the present Town Hall building being abandoned by the Town in its pursuit of erecting a new building The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for late May/early June; watch your e-mail ! Look forward to seeing you then, Linda and Don Schmidt, Lynda B. Gaetano

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 24-1868 In Memorium. Died.-In Bethany, July 7th, of consumption, Carrie R., only daughter of Elias and Sally CHAPMAN, aged 15 years and 10 months. Sweet sufferer, gone to rest- Each pain, each pang, is o'er; Thy weary, writhing breast At peace, forevermore. The beaming eyes are closed, The forehead cold and chill, The quivering lips composed, The tossing hands are still. Sweet sufferer, gentle girl- Thy hope of Heaven was sure; An angel wing might furl Around a heart so pure:- And angel hands unseen, Uphold the drooping head, And ministered between The living and the dead. Sweet sufferer, patient one- Rest in this sleep serene; How faithfully well done Thy mission work hath been And calmly, softly sweet, Thy life-barque left our shore, And found a safe retreat Where billows toss no more. M.E.E.[presumably written by Mary E. ERWIN] * * Died.-At West Batavia, on the 11th inst., Ruth, wife of Joseph W. HEATH, formerly of Oswego county, aged 63 years. * * Attica. Attica continues to go ahead; the building and improvement mania is yet raging and bids fair to hold out during the season. The American Hotel is undergoing thorough repairs and is to be made to look like new, outside and in, while the barn is being enlarged and will be made much more commodious. With J.C. BUMP, Esq. to look after and attend to the wants of the traveling public the American as certainly become a first-class house. FAY & Son have got on a full "head of steam": and are prepared to do all kinds of turning in wood, brass, or iron. They are putting in a new plainer, jointer, saws, &c &c., which will make theirs a complete shop for all kinds of wood and iron work. We are glad to welcome to Attica, M.K. TRIPP, a Photographist, of superior skill. Mr. TRIPP has had years of experience in Cincinnati Ohio, and Rochester N.Y., and has opened a gallery here, where he is prepared to take pictures of all kinds and sizes. If you want a good barrel of apples go to PEMBER's barrel factory, for-well, PEMBER is bound to furnish the barrels, good ones too, for all that come, but not the apples. Willis PARKER, an employee on the R.R. between here and Hornelsville, got one of his thumbs badly mashed by the cars one day last week. It will be quite likely to make him "loaf" sometime, a thing Willis is not use to. We have not had a frost in Attica in three weeks or more, and unless the thermometer takes some pretty short turns we shall not look for one much just yet. J.G. DORANCE's Arctic Soda Fountain keeps things tolerably cool, though. * * The Warsaw 'New Yorker' and the Perry 'Sun' are "phighting" about Silver Lake.-The 'Sun' heats up awful because the 'New Yorker' alluded to the pond as a Warsaw attraction; and the 'New Yorker', on after consideration, don't think the puddle of any great account anyway. Pshaw, neighbors, don't contend over so small a matter. * * On Monday of last week a horse and buggy was stolen from the main street of Brockport in open day-light and to Thursday, the 16th inst., no trace of the thief or property obtained. A remarkably sharp thief, or remarkably stupid officials. * * The citizens of Hornellsville have passed a resolution to build four brick school houses in that village, at a cost of $2,000 each. It is designed that these school houses shall have two rooms each, and each room capable of accommodating fifty scholars. * * Local Record. Where are our Local Itimizers? That's the question. If you're yet "in the flesh," gents and ladies, we should like to hear from you-if you're in the-shade-keep cool. Not "By Permission."-Mr. YATES did not ask permission to read his "Ode to the Blind Asylum" at the ceremonies of transfer on the 15th inst. He read it at my request. H.I. GLOWACKI. The Le Roy 'Gazette' says a boy 13 years of age, name Blackmer, while riding on a reaper in Mumford, on Saturday, was sunstruck, fell from his seat, was run over by the machine and instantly killed. James ROWAN, Esq., of Corfu, in this county, announces himself in our columns to-day, as an Independent candidate for election to Congress from this District, and appeals to the people for support. He takes a kind of "mixed" position and will probably secure something of a following. An Innovation.-A School house located some two or three miles east from this village, and on the Leicester road, has its yard adorned by beautiful shade trees. Is this allowable? Are not the laws of custom thereby violated? What right has a country school-house to be other than sun-exposed and sun-dried? In the name of the inhabitants of the vast majority of our common school districts, against whom anything like comfort and adornment in connection with a school-house must be a constant reproach, we protest against this innovation. * * Business Notices. Cool yer bowyells with soda at Mackey's. McLachlen and Curtis have a good assortment of Lumber on sale at their yard near the depot. You cannot obtain better Boots and Shoes, nor at better prices, in Batavia, than at C.H. Kirkham's. Do you want a nice Buggy, Carriage, or strong Lumber Wagon? Call on Foster & Broadbrook's. Throw away your old, cracked and broken crockery and replenish from the splendid stock of Stone & Bowen. No Monument or Tombstones is this part of the country are superior to those manufactured by Joseph Hamilton. Smokers say the Mackey Brothers sell splendid cigars. Well, that's just what they advertise to do. Dailey's sugars can't be beat, in quality and figures, in this market. Other goods in ratio. Have you noticed it? The nice new sign of A.T. Graham's Photographic Parlors.-Call in and examine the specimen work. Everybody wants a book, of course he does. Well, Alverson & Janes have opened a store, to supply that and kindred wants, at 76 Main street. * * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************