Thank you Linda Schmidt for all of your newspaper transcriptions. I really look forward to them and I appreciate all your time and effort. In the transcription of the November 18, 1826 edition of the People's Press of Batavia you sent to rootsweb on March 1st, there were several notices about J.P. Smith who is my ancestor. This man was James Palmer Smith(1789 Ashford, CT - 1856 buried Batavia Old Pioneer Cemetery). I have over a dozen ORIGINAL deeds that have been transcribed for land he owned in the Batavia area. I would like to know the NAME of the dry goods?? store that he owned with his brother Alva Smith. Was it on Main Street in Batavia? Are there any old photos of it? Also James P. Smith's wife was Martha Lyman Howard. She died in Bataviaa in 1881 at 89 years - I have the original telegram announcing her death. She supposedly ran a millinery shop in Batavia - located on the corner in what is now a dentist office kitty corner from the present Richmond Case Library. Is this true? and in which case, what is the exact present address of this corner dentist office? In fact this Smith and the Case family share a cemetery plot in the Old Pioneer Cemetery (I have an original lease document). I am writing a book containing the Civil War letters of Samuel Munson Smith, born in Batavia in 1834, son of James P. Smith. Thus, anyone with this Smith family, I would love to share further information. Faith Quade Munson in California

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 30-1825 Married.-In Rochester, on the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. CUMING, Mr. Ulysses STAGE, of Stafford, to Miss Eliza SARGEANT, late of this village. * Lost Note. Lost on the 8th day of July instant, somewhere, as is supposed, about the premises of the subscriber, then living in Bethany, A Note, made by Calvin S. CLARKE, of Le Roy, for $75.00, with interest, payable to Alva BROWN, or bearer, of Ann Arbor, Michigan Territory. The drawer of said Note is forbid paying it to any one except to whom given, and the public are cautioned against receiving it on any accounts whatever. Whoever will leave said Note at the Times-Office, or with Josiah CHURCHILL, Esq. of Bethany, shall be liberally rewarded. Henry RUMSEY. Bethany, July 8, 1825. * Military Goods. Sam'l. GRAVES, Has just received from New-York, an elegant assortment of rich & cheap Swords, of all descriptions, wings, epauletts, gold & silver bullion, Tassels, Cord, Stars, Buttons, Sword Knots, Red & White Plumes, Red, White & Black Feathers, Cockades, Hat Loops & Roses, Cap Plates, Sword Belts, Gilt & Plated Binding, Silk and Worsted Sashes, &c. &c. All of which will be sold cheaper than has ever before been offered to the public. You had better call here before you purchase. Batavia. * Lemons, Spanish Segars, Lamp Oil, Tin, Window Glass, Shad, Salmon, and Mackerel, &c. &c. With other articles too numerous to mention, which are offered at a small advance from the New-York prices, by the Publick's humble servant. C.L. SWART. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 6-1825 # 3 Albany, 27th February, 1816. Dear Sir: "I received your letter by Col. RUMSEY, and also the well written memorial in favor of the Erie canal. This subject is in a fair way; I hope it will receive the support it deserves." Signed, De Witt CLINTON. Joseph ELLICOTT, Esq. * Albany, 15th March, 1816. Dear Sir: I am still here on the subject of the Erie canal, in order to put down the terror about heavy taxation. I prepared the enclosed sketch for the joint committee, which, at the request of Col. RUMSEY, (who is active and useful) I have sent to you. Signed, De Witt CLINTON. Joseph ELLICOTT, Esq. * Albany, 14th April, 1816. Dear Sir: Accompanying this you will receive an interesting map relative to the country affected by the proposed canal. It is to be regretted that the scale is too small. I think that the canal is in a favorable train, and I hope It will receive the sanction of the legislature in a few days. Your suggestions in relation to the ways and means are interesting, and will, I have no doubt, be adopted, either on this or a future occasion. Signed, De Witt CLINTON. Joseph ELLICOTT, Esq. * "De Witt CLINTON--He has divided the state by water, the republican party by intrigue. May the spirit of '76 part his tow-line." Few, perhaps, will see the pith of this, wonderful production, but we assured them 'pon our veracity, we think it marvelously witty, and quite genteel. * Summary. The New-York papers compute that the deaths in that city, by drinking cold water, from Thursday morning to Sunday evening, were from 60 to 70. The Evening Post give a case where a man died in consequence of drinking a small glass of Brandy diluted with ice water. ~ Alb. 'Gaz.' At Trenton, N.J. on the 22d, the thermometer was at 103. At Troy, on the 23d, 102. One hundred and eighty four persons died in New-York last week; 16 by drinking cold water. In Philadelphia, during the same time, there were one hundred and eighty deaths; 14 by drinking cold water; 10 suddenly. An elegant steam boat, called Dewitt Clinton, was launched at Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 5th inst. Remarkable.-A respectable gentleman called at the office of the Daily Advertiser, yesterday, and stated, that on Friday July 8th, he purchased a basket of eggs, in market, which were placed in one of his pantries; that during the hottest part of the following day, one of the eggs nearest the top opened, and a chicken hopped out, which may be seen at his house. A daily paper is to be commenced in the city of Albany, on the 8th August, by Mr. George GALPIN, editor of the National Democrat. New Paper.-Proposals have been issued by Messrs. MARSHALL, SPAULDING, and HUNT< for publishing in the village of Rochester, a weekly newspaper, under the title of the "Rochester Album." This will make the fourth printing establishment in that village which 13 years ago was a wilderness. Hooping Cough.-A plaster of gum galbanum, applied to the chest, cures this complaint. To cure Butter.-Take two parts of the best common salt, one part of salt-petre; put them up together so as to blend the whole completely; take one ounce of this composition for every pound of butter, work it well together, and close it up for use. The Meadville (Pa.) Messenger says, that the cost of transporting one hundred weight of merchandise from the city of New-York to that village, a distance of more than 500 miles, has been reduced, since the near completion of the Erie canal, to one dollar and fifty-seven and a half cents~and that the lowest price ever paid for transportation from Philadelphia, was $3 50 per hundred. This is a good comment upon the canal policy of this state. It is stated in the Philadelphia Sentinel, that the claims of Gen. La FAYETTE, under the late law of indemnity for confiscated property during the French revolution amount, it is said, to six hundred thousand francs-should he receive that sum, about $120,000 (of which there is little reason to doubt as he comes within every principle of the provision) it will make a considerable addition to the donations of this country, and render the decline of his life almost as affluent as the commencement of it. It is said that he does not go to France for a permanent residence there, but intends to return again to the United States. Conviction for Murder.-The Ogdensburg Gazette states, that at the late circuit court in Franklin county, Judge WALWORTH presiding, Sthephen Videto was convicted of the murder of Fanny MOSELY, and sentenced to be executed on the 26th day of August next. He was paying his addresses, it was then said, to Mrs. MOSELY,, and expected shortly to be married to her; and it was supposed committed the horrid deed in a fit of jealousy. They both resided near French-Mills. Drowned, in the Niagara river, opposite Lewiston, on the 24th ult. James MADGIN, a native of Ireland, and recently a resident of Yates, Orleans county. March of Intellect with Power.-It is no fairy tale, that flour, manufactured on Lake Erie, has been profitably sold in Newbern, North Carolina, for $5 50 per barrel. This flour was transported from lake Erie to Albany, through the Grand Canal; thence down the North River to New-York; and thence, by sea to Newbern. The cost of transportation from the lakes to Newbern, was less than $1 50 per barrel, while that between Raleigh and Newbern, (not more than 120 miles), is generally two dollars. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 27-1827 Cash For Ashes. The Subscribers are paying Nine Cents in Cash, (or on debts due) per bushel, ash measure, for Good House Ashes, delivered at their ashery. SHAW & ADAMS. Pembroke. *** Five Shillings n Cash Paid for Wheat at our Mills. BUSH & POMEROY. *** Married. In this village, on the 15th inst. by D.H. CHANDLER, Esq. Mr. Amos EASTMAN, to Miss Cynthia M'NIGHT, both of Stafford. In Rochester, on the 9th inst. by the Rev. F.H. CUMING, John R. CLUTE, to Miss Catharine HOTCHKISS. *** Fashionable Millinary. Mrs. STEARNS, Practical Milliner & Dress-Maker, Respectfully tenders her services to the Ladies of Batavia and its vicinity, and informs them that she has received a new and elegant supply of Fashionable Millinary, comprising a beautiful variety of plain and figured Silks, Satins, Velveteens, &c. Lesse, and Italian crapes, striped, thule, white, figured, bobinett and blowse Laces, an elegant variety of Spring and Winter Ribbons, gymps, cords, piping, silk braid, &c. together with a handsome assortment of French Flowers, suitable for the season. She has also an assortment of figured silks, for Ladies' Dresses, which, together with a variety of other articles, having been purchased at auction, and consigned to her by a friend in Boston, will be afforded as low, if not lower, than can be purchased in the country. She has just received the latest and most approved fashions from New-York, for Bonnets, Caps and Dresses; and flatters herself, from her long experience, and constant endeavor to please, that she will merit that liberal encouragement which she respectfully solicits. Batavia. *** AT a regular communication of Transit Lodge at Stafford, Genesee co. New-York, held on the 15th of February, A.L. 5827, it was unanimously voted that Henry PECK, an entered apprentice mason, be expelled from the privileges of the Institution, for the enormity of his unmasonic conduct. H. SWEATLAND, Sec'y. Stafford. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 18-1826 Married.-In this town, on the 15th Inst. by C. CARPENTER, Esq. Mr. Joel MAXSON of Attica to Mrs. Olive WALTON. In Bethany, on Sunday last, by the Hon. Wm. MITCHELL, Mr. Eleazur SPRAGUE to Miss Emily BURLEY. *** Fine Water Proof Hats. The Subscribers have on hand a number of excellent Water-Proof Hats, the same quality have recently been sold for $4, which they now offer at from $2.75 to $3. Hanford & Filer Batavia. *** Notice. All persons having unsettled Notes or Accounts that are now due, are requested to call and settle the same by the 1st day of January next, or expect to find them left with a proper officer for collection. Hervey PAIYN. Brookville. *** Notice. A person called a few days since in the village of Alexander, and offered to sell a horse, but soon decamped, leaving the horse in possession of the young gentleman to whom the offer of sale was made. Some time having elapsed and no application having been made, or information obtained respecting the animal, this method is taken to inform the public that said horse may be seen at the stable of Emory BLODGETT, and by proving property and paying charges the owner can take him away. Alexander. *** Whereas my wife Sally has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation, I therefore hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. John LARKIN. Alden, Niagara county. *** Dissolution. The copartnership of G. WHITE, & Co. was dissolved on the 17th inst. All those who have demands on said firm will present them to Garry WHITE who is authorised to settle the concern. Those having accounts and notes due to said firm must settle the same soon, or they will be called upon in a more fashionable way. William MOORE, Garry WHITE. N.B. The business will be continued by the subscriber who solicits a share of patronage. Garry WHITE. Batavia. *** Notice is hereby given, that an application will be made at the next meeting of the Legislature of this State, for an act to be passed to lower the bed of the Oak Orchard Creek, in the counties of Orleans and Genesee, for the purpose of draining the Tonnewanta swamp and the lands adjacent thereto. Batavia. *** I have come in Another Shape. All those indebted to the subscriber either by Note or Book-account, will do well to call at the office of Daniel TISDALE, Esq. where they will find Moses TAGGART, Esq. who is authorized to collect, and instructed to do the same without delay. C.M. RUSSELL. Batavia. *** For Sale, or Exchange for One of Less Value. The situation belonging to J. P. SMITH, who is ready to contract at a fair price at any time for the sale of the same, to be occupied as soon as next spring. The buildings are first rate and situation equal to any in the country. -Also- One of his pews in the Presbyterian Church in this village, for sale. *** For Sale. The house, Lot, and joiner's Shop owned and occupied by the subscriber situated on court street, a few rods south from B. HUMPHREY's Eagle Tavern, and directly east from the Court House. The house is spacious convenient and well finished. The Shop is well calculated for almost any kind of business, and is as good a stand as any in the village. The out Houses are all new and in good repair. The above property will be sold at a reduced price and the terms of payment made easy. *** Chairs, Chairs. He has and will constantly keep on hand a handsome assortment of Dining, Fancy, & Common Chairs, which he offers for sale remarkable cheap for Cash. Also Fanning Mills, of the first rate, will be constantly kept for sale. Benjamin ALLEN. Batavia. *** For Sale. The House and Lot lately occupied by D. CANFIELD, together with the Law Office lately occupied by D.H. CHANDLER; one third of the purchase money will be wanted down, and the remainder in three or four yearly instalments, as best suits the purchaser. Inquire of B. BLODGETT. Batavia. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 1-1826 Married.-In this village, on the evening of the 25th ult. by C. CARPENTER, Esq. Mr. Anson JACKSON to Miss Almira GIBBS. Died.-At Burlington, N.J., Joseph M'ILVAINE, Esq. Senator in Congress form New Jersey. Same day and place, Bloomfield M'ILVAINE, Esq. the son, an eminent Lawyer of Philadelphia. In Halfmoon, Abraham MOE, a Judge of the County Court for Saratoga, aged 75, a soldier of the revolution. In Busti, Chatauque county, the Rev. John SPENCER, aged 68, of the Presbyterian church. Letters have been received in Baltimore, mentioning the death of Gen. James WINCHESTER, of Tennessee, late of the army. In Baltimore, after a short illness, Paul ALLEN, late editor of the Baltimore Morning Chronicle, and also of the Baltimore Saturday Evening Post. At Allentown, on the 14th instant. Hon. Henry WILSON, in the 48th year of his age. Mr. W. was a representative in Congress from the Lehigh district in Pennsylvania. *** Batavia Recess. Ice Cream, Congress & Soda Water, Confectionaries, &c. Loring and Palmer, have established a Soda Fountain and Confectionary Store, in the yellow building nearly opposite the Clerk's Office, where Ladies and Gentlemen can be accommodated with the above articles, and they would at the same time inform them, that perfect good order and regularity will at all times be preserved, so as to render it a pleasant and agreeable Resort. *** Coach, Carriage, Waggon and Sleigh Making. Dickinson & _ursman, (a few rods north of C.M. Russell's,) invite those who wish to purchase, or have any orders executed in the above line to call at their shop, where they can be accomodated on the shortest notice, and may rest assured that their work will be made of the best materials, in the firmest manner, and in a style of elegance not to be surpassed at any establishment of the kind in the country. Their terms will be reasonable and most kinds of Country Produce will be received in exchange. Carriages brought to be repaired will receive their immediate attention. Batavia. *** C.E. Ford, Physician and Surgeon, offers his professional services to the inhabitants of Batavia and its vicinity. *** New Arrival, at the Park Store, 1 Pipe Brandy, 1 Do. Gin. 1 Hed. Rum, 1 Do. Musco. Sugar, 1 Do. Lump, Do. 2 Boxes Lemons, 1 Do. Oranges, 2 Bbls. Lamp Oil, Real Bang up Cords, Brown Hemp & White Drilling, American Calicos, of superior quality. *** Patent Window Sash. The subscribers offer for sale at the Store of Wm. DAVIS, in the village of Batavia, an extensive assortment of Patent Window Sash, which are afforded much lower than the common Sash, and are far superior. Persons Building will do well to call and examine them. O.F. BURLINGAME & Co. *** Drugs & Medicines, Doctors J. & L.B. Cotes, Respectfully inform the public, that, having purchased the Stock which recently belonged to Brown & Cotes, and having received a fresh supply in addition, they are enabled to offer a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines. On the most reasonable terms. To Physicians and others who wish to purchase any considerable amount, a liberal discount will be made from ordinary prices. A constant supply of Hull's Patent Hinge Trusses will be kept. Batavia. *** Caution. All persons are cautioned against harboring or trusting my wife, Charlotte S., as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Richard DECKER. Pembroke. August 18, 1826. *** Genesee County Bible Society. The annual meeting of the Genesee Co. Bible Society will be held, according to adjournment, on Monday, 30th of October next, at 2 o'clock P.M. at the Court House in Batavia. C.Colton, Sec'y. Batavia. N.B. Those who have any business with the Secretary will please to call on Wm. SEAVER, jun. Batavia. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Mary Starin b. 1845 marr. in 1872 to Alexander Devoe who was b. 1843. Their dau. Clara Alice born abt 1873 and marr. Irving Gardner Burch in 1905. I can use your help to bring this family up to date. Thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

I am looking for the Wife of Edward Turner, Eliza, b. 8/8/1805, d. 3/28/1843. And any information about the farms that Edward Turner and George Squiers owned. Email me @ OliveandMitch@aol.com

Anyone working on DANIELS families in NY about 1800-1860. I find a William in Cayuga in 1800; Theodore in Cayuga in 1820; Stephen in Onondaga in 1820; Nathaniel in Onondaga in 1830 and Elias, Clark and William in Genessee in 1860. Casey

I am looking for ANY information on Charles MASON and Abigail SACKETT who were married in Elba on the 9th of October 1826 bt C. Woodworth, Esq. I am especially interested in knowing who Abigail Sackett's parents were, but any other info on this family would be appreciated. Other Sackett's living in Elba at this time were Joseph Sackett and son's Clark & Joseph, Jr. This Joseph married second Lucy Rice widow of Talcott Allen who died in Elba. Also there was an Elizabeth Sackett who married Ira Howe and they are buried at Springvail Cem. east of Elba. There was also a Samuel Sackett living in the area who may be connected. His young daughter, Zilpha is buried at Springvail Cem. also. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 24-1886 # 2 The Berry Industry in Pavilion. A by no means insignificant industry in this county is the raising of small fruits in the town of Pavilion. We took occasion a short time ago to refer to the fine berries grown by Mr. B.P. TRESCOTT of that place, and some two weeks ago we had the pleasure of taking a look at his growing crops and also at those of Messrs. CROSSMAN & SKINNER> The sight was a beautiful one. Each of the two lots contain some fifteen acres of land, traversed by long symetrical rows of raspberry bushes literally loaded down with large and lucious fruit. As we gazed in admiration upon the scene visions arose before us of delicious berries and cream, raspberry short-cake, pie, jam and colic. The latter "vision" came in a material form after we had gotten outside of a goodly quantity of the fruit (nobody around). To secure the berries from these two large "patches" required 110 pickers--fifty in one and sixty in the other--for at least two weeks, and the estimated yield of each was put at 3,000 bushels. Another patch a short distance west, containing seven acres, yielded proportionately well, and the several smaller patches of an acre of so no doubt brought the entire yield of raspberries in that town up to 8,000 bushels. Large quantities of the fruit are marketed in Batavia and Le Roy and the balance is evaporated and neatly put up for shipment to eastern markets. In addition to raising raspberries Mr. TRESCOTT grows each year large quantities of strawberries, his plant covering several acres. Near by is Mr. Jasper STARR's currant orchard, containing about an acre. Mr. STARR has bestowed no little care upon this industry and this year gathers a large yield of the largest currants we ever saw and for which he finds a ready market. * Pavilion Paragraphs. Wyeth & Wilson have added a new peanut roaster to their already well-furnished store. The sermon delivered at the M.E. church on Sunday last by presiding elder BILLS was indeed an excellent one. HOUSEMAN, the saloon keeper, applied for a license to sell liquor not long since, and was very promptly refused by the excise board. The game of base ball played on Friday last between the Wyoming and Pavilion clubs, on the grounds of the latter, resulted in favor of the local club, the game standing 22 to 16. The festival given by the P.B.B.C. to begin Friday, will no doubt be well attended. A game of ball will be played in the afternoon of that day, the other club being made up in the village. On Sunday last the M.E. Sunday School decided to go to Silver Lake on Tuesday next on a picnic excursion and to avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing that great man, Dr. J.H. VINCENT. Miss Ida SEEKINS is now at home after teaching in Steuben county during the past four or five months. Mr. and Mrs. Ray ALLEN were in town over Sunday. Mrs. A. will remain for a few days while her husband has returned to Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. C.M. CLARK, and children, with Mrs. C.W. THOMAS, of Canandaigua, are visiting at their father's, Dr. S.N. THOMAS. Mrs. G.D. WHITNEY is quite indisposed. Malaria seems to be the complaint. The last regular meeting of the Pavilion Progressive C.L.S.C. was held at the home of Leslie JUDSON on Tuesday evening last. To say that all who attended--there were about twenty-four in all--enjoyed themselves is stating the exact truth. A program of a literary and musical character was well carried out. The instrumental trio by Mr. GILLAM, violin, Mrs. WYETH, guitar, and Miss THOMAS, organ, was much enjoyed. One or two meetings will be held between now and October, when the Circle expect to begin another year's reading with renewed vigor. The tea party of the M.E.W.F.M.S. held at Mrs. M. JUDSON's on Wednesday night last, was attended by about fifty persons who were treated to a bountiful and excellent supper, after which all gathered in the parlor to listen to a feast of good things, consisting of responsive readings, select readings, essays and music. The songs by C. PAYNE and wife were especially enjoyed. We did not learn the amount added to the contingent fund, but did learn that the committee that served that night well deserved the praise lavished upon them. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

I recently found out that my g-g-g-grandparents were married in Batavia. Their names were Lawrence Connolly and Catherine Cunningham and they were married around 1856. Can someone tell me what Catholic churches in Batavia were around back then, so I could contact them to find marriage records? Thanks for your help, Michelle Sturiale Los Altos, CA

Thank you Debbie for the information on a researcher for Batavia, N.Y. I will get in touch with her...Susie Susan L. Lutes

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 24-1886 Oakfield Oracles. Mrs. John JOSLYN of Wheatsville, who attempted to shoot herself on Saturday last, is reported as recovering from the wounds. Mr. Will WIARD and two sisters of Syracuse, are spending a couple of weeks at Levant WOLCOTT's. Frank DORF and wife of Batavia, were visiting friends in town on Monday. D.N. CALKINS of Rochester is home on a two weeks' vacation. Miss Georgia NICHOL of Medina, has been visiting friends in town this week. I.W. HOLLISTER of Newark, is in town this week harvesting his wheat on the L. RATHBONE farm. Our community was startled early Monday morning by the report that James LANGLEY, the well-known colored man who has lived at the OLCOTT House since January 1st, had shot himself fatally. The facts as ascertained at the coroners' inquest are as follows: LANGLEY arose that morning about 4:30 o'clock and went to work as usual about the house, helping the women prepare to wash, etc., nothing strange being noticed in his manner. A little after six he went across from the hotel to Harris & Chapin's hardware store and told the clerk, Don. McDONALD, that they were troubled with rats at the barn and wanted to buy a revolver. The clerk sold him a thirty-two caliber revolver and a box of cartridges, and he returned directly tot he barn. No report of the revolver was heard, but Mr. ARNOLD, upon going to the barn about 6:30, discovered LANGLEY lying on his back on the floor with his head against a box stall and the revolver by his side. Dr. JACKSON was summoned at once and made an examination, finding a hole through his vest in the region of ht heart, but life was extinct. The body was carried into the OLCOTT house and coroner PUGSLEY impaneled the following jury: Barnum BLISS, J. BRUIETT, M.S. DUNLAP, J. DAVIS, Geo. W. HAXTON, and E.T. CHAMBERLIN, who viewed the body and adjourned until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. An examination of the revolver showed that the hammer had fallen on one of the cartridges but failed to explode it. It is thought by some that LANGLEY attempted to shoot a rat and the weapon failed to explode and as he examined it to ascertain the cause it was accidentally discharged, inflicting the fatal wound. Others think the shooting was intentional, although no cause can be ascribed for the deed. LANGLEY was well known in this county, having lived at Batavia for over twenty years, working at different periods during that time for Capt. PARISH, Dr. TOZIER and J.B. ARNOLD. He was a quiet, faithful kind-hearted and industrious man and was always well liked by his employers. It is said he had considerable money laid up. The jury, after hearing what evidence was produced, rendered a verdict of accidental shooting. LANGLEY's remains were taken to Batavia on Tuesday morning by undertaker WEAVER, and the funeral held at the residence of Fred ROBINSON on Jackson street, at ten o'clock. His age was 87 years. He has a brother in Philadelphia and other relatives in Norfolk, Va. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

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Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 16-1827 Interesting Celebration.--On Thursday last, the "Buffalo Hydraulick Company" celebrated the partial completion of their works, by an entertainment to their friends & the citizens of the county generally. A very respectable assemblage did honour to the treat, which consisted of an OX, roasted whole, with proper trimmings, and an abundance of whiskey and cider, served in true republican style. The ceremonies of the day were accompanied by the discharge of cannon, and success to the "Buffalo Hydraulick Company" was drunk with a hearty good will and overflowing bumpers. A saw-mill erected by the company, was put in operation on the occasion. From the test, which this fact afforded, and from the evidence of men of science and experience, no doubt remains of the complete success of the company, in securing to this village an ample water power for all hydraulick purposes that our wants require. This has long been a desideratum, & the gentlemen whose enterprise has enabled them to accomplish so important an object to the prosperity of our village, deserve more than empty thanks, and which they cannot fail eventually to realize. The canal which leads the water into the village, is nearly four miles in length, and is sufficiently capacious to hold the waters of the different branches of Buffalo creek united. It terminates in the eastern part of the village, and when completed will cost about $15,000. -'Buffalo Journal' * Cash, Cash. The subscriber will pay the highest price in CASH for any quantity of Corn Fatted Pork, delivered at his store. Also, Cash for Pot and Pearl Ashes. I.N. TOWN, Batavia. * Apprentices Wanted. The Subscriber, who carries on the Cabinet making business, in the village of Warsaw, wishes to take one or two active Boys of good character and industrious habits as apprentices. He will prefer those of the age of 15 or 17 years. A constant supply of good Cabinet Ware of the most approved models, may be found at his shop. Those who wish to purchase, are invited to call and examine for themselves. G.D. FARNHAM Warsaw. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Hello, list: I'm looking for additional information about the VICARY and CROCKER families of Stafford. Both families emigrated from Devon, England in the 1840s. I have details of these families from the 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses and a transcription of gravestones from the Stafford Rural Cemetery. Any help is appreciated. Bill Cooke

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If you would like to research your Italian roots, we have just the group for you! We are POINTers In Person, Chapter #5, WNY. POINT is an international association that stands for Pursuing Our Italian Names Together. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 1:00 PM at Romanello's Roseland Restaurant, 490 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo, New York. We will be hosting a "Show and Tell" session. This will be a great opportunity to share discoveries, tips, tricks and to work on those pesky brick walls that we may encounter. The fee is $12 which includes a delicious lunch, beverage, tax & gratuity. Please RSVP by email to: DVD96@aol.com no later than March 1st. We welcome new members, guests and anyone interested in researching their Italian roots!! D. Delgato PIP#5