Thanks for the insight Sylvia- hadn't thought of that! Susan -----Original Message----- From: Sylvia Hasenkopf [mailto:esi@francomm.com] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:49 PM To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] Bronck/Turnbull descendants To follow this stream of thought furhter, I have found from time to time that no will or probate packet exists for someone who died. However the heirs were identified in a deed transcaction that distributed the deceased person's land to his heirs. Quite interesting and somewhat rare, but a valuable tool, nonetheless. Sylvia

James, I found the will abstract last night & sent an email to Vedder Library for the complete Will packet. I am hoping it sheds some more light on this elusive family. The children's names are listed in a bio of Robert in "Wood Co, OH Atlases 1875-1912". Robert married his wife in Wood Co, OH & lived there for a little while after service in the Civil War. His brother Jonas lived next door according to the 1870 census. His sister Eleanor is listed in his obituary. Thanks Sherri James Brady <brady.j@att.net> wrote: Hi Sherri, I show the kids as Sarah Levina, Jonas Bronk, Mary and Robert. All mentioned in a will abstract as found in Abstracts of Wills of Greene County: 1:84, Catharine Bronk of Coxsackie. Will Probated September 18, 1848. Heirs: nephew Jones; children of sister Rachel Catherine, Cuyler Turn Bull, Sarah Lovina Bull and Mary Turn Bull. Executor: Isaac C. Collyer. Witnesses: D. Kirtland, Jacob D. Sharp, Robert Vandenbergh, Jonas Collin. A look at the will might make the above abstract a little more clear. The punctuation of Ray Sawyers abstracts is sometimes a little cryptic. A look at the probate package that goes with the will might/probably give the current addresses of the heirs. Where did you get the names of the other children? Jim -----Original Message----- From: Sherri L Wells [mailto:slwells63@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:13 AM To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Bronck/Turnbull descendants Hello. I am looking for anyone who descends from a child Ann Bronck & James Turnbull, who were married in Coxsackie, Greene Co, NY 23 May 1829. Children are: Sarah Levina, Mary, Jonas, Robert (my husband's ancestor), Rachel Catherine, Eleanor, Lydia A, Emeline, and Lucinda. Ann is the daughter of Jonas & Rachel (Collier) Bronk, and a direct descendant of the builder of the Bronck house in Greene Co, NY. Any information about what happened to James and Ann would be appreciated as well. Sarah, Mary, Jonas & Robert were baptized in April 1839 at the Dutch Reformed Church in Coxsackie. James & Anna, along with her brother Michael & wife Sarah, sell land in early 1839 and disappear. I find what could be the kids living with other families in 1850 census. Jonas & Robert both join the Civil War from Ohio. They both marry there & Robert stays while Jonas goes to Kansas & then Louisiana where he dies. Thanks Sherri Wells Findlay, OH ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== Over 150 family bibles of Greene County families on-line now. Track down your lost ancestor! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== Your on-line source for Greene County history and genealogy. Stop on by and find your lost link! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

Remember probate files usually contain alot more information than the will itself. Just think of how complicated our legal system is. This was defintely true years ago as well. Many people died without wills (intestate). The probate files would then provide the information of the heirs and the estate. Sylvia ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Brady" <brady.j@att.net> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 11:49 AM Subject: RE: [GREENE COUNTY] Bronck/Turnbull descendants > Hi Sherri, > > I show the kids as Sarah Levina, Jonas Bronk, Mary and Robert. All > mentioned > in a will abstract as found in Abstracts of Wills of Greene County: > > 1:84, Catharine Bronk of Coxsackie. Will Probated September 18, 1848. > Heirs: > nephew Jones; children of sister Rachel Catherine, Cuyler Turn Bull, Sarah > Lovina Bull and Mary Turn Bull. Executor: Isaac C. Collyer. Witnesses: D. > Kirtland, Jacob D. Sharp, Robert Vandenbergh, Jonas Collin. > > A look at the will might make the above abstract a little more clear. The > punctuation of Ray Sawyers abstracts is sometimes a little cryptic. A > look > at the probate package that goes with the will might/probably give the > current addresses of the heirs. > > Where did you get the names of the other children? > > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sherri L Wells [mailto:slwells63@sbcglobal.net] > Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:13 AM > To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Bronck/Turnbull descendants > > > Hello. I am looking for anyone who descends from a child Ann Bronck & > James > Turnbull, who were married in Coxsackie, Greene Co, NY 23 May 1829. > Children are: Sarah Levina, Mary, Jonas, Robert (my husband's ancestor), > Rachel Catherine, Eleanor, Lydia A, Emeline, and Lucinda. Ann is the > daughter of Jonas & Rachel (Collier) Bronk, and a direct descendant of the > builder of the Bronck house in Greene Co, NY. > > Any information about what happened to James and Ann would be appreciated > as > well. Sarah, Mary, Jonas & Robert were baptized in April 1839 at the > Dutch > Reformed Church in Coxsackie. James & Anna, along with her brother > Michael > & wife Sarah, sell land in early 1839 and disappear. I find what could be > the kids living with other families in 1850 census. Jonas & Robert both > join the Civil War from Ohio. They both marry there & Robert stays while > Jonas goes to Kansas & then Louisiana where he dies. > > Thanks > Sherri Wells > Findlay, OH > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Over 150 family bibles of Greene County families on-line now. Track down > your lost ancestor! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Your on-line source for Greene County history and genealogy. Stop on by > and find your lost link! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >

I need to clarify somewhat - Annette Campbell has been THE main supporter of the Greene Co site since its inception. As the very first volunteer typist and cheerleader, I doubt I would have come this far with the site without her unflinching faith and support in what we were doing. Thanks a billion Annette. Sylvia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Campbell" <anncamp@linkny.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Names > > > Hello everyone. I have to concur that Sylvia is our faithful leader > of Greene County genealogy. Our big world would be so much better with > more Sylvia's in it. On May 1st (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2) will > be 5 years old. How many other websites can you find other than Delaware > County's website will you find as much free information posted? I doubt > there are many. I go out west to find cemetery posting on various > websites, some have one and most have nada, zilch and not much of anything > else either. We are so fortunate to have Sylvia, may she live to be a > hundred and in good health!!!! Without her we would still be struggling > to find Greene County ancestors. Annette Campbell > > Searching: BRANDOW, BOGARDUS, FERRIS and all married in lines. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Over 1400 pages of Greene County information, fully indexed, to help you > find your lost link! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Sandie, Waldron & Whitbeck Ron W. - In God We Trust - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandie" <marana@charter.net> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] cemeteries > Ron: > I do have some cemetery inscriptions of the Coeymans area, which I believe > were published. I will have to dig them out. What names are you searching? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron Waldron" <waldronr@erols.com> > To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:10 AM > Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] cemeteries > > >>I would favor any cemeteries in Coeymans and/or New Baltimore. Many of our >>ancestors arrived via the Coeymans landing then pushed further inland from >>there. >> Appreciate your effort Sylvia, glad that you didn't suffer Montezuma's >> Revenge while on vacation.... >> They are probly using all bottled water by now. >> >> Ron W. - In God We Trust - >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Sylvia Hasenkopf" <esi@francomm.com> >> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 8:28 AM >> Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] cemeteries >> >> >>> Yes, there is in the Town of Catskill. It is a Catholic cemetery, and >>> apparently the fathers are not too fond of people taking transcriptions. >>> But I'll see what I can do. >>> >>> Sylvia >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: <KarolHugh@aol.com> >>> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 6:44 AM >>> Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] cemeteries >>> >>> >>>> Sylvia, >>>> >>>> Is there a St. Patrick's Cemetery? >>>> >>>> Karol >>>> >>>> >>>> ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== >>>> Over 1400 pages of Greene County information, fully indexed, to help >>>> you find your lost link! >>>> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 >>>> >>>> ============================== >>>> Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >>>> Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >>>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >>>> >>> >>> >>> ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== >>> The Diary of John Barr, Ensign in the Revolutionary War. Come read about >>> our revolutionary past from the eyes of one who lived it! >>> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 >>> >>> ============================== >>> View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >>> marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== >> 1850 federal census for Prattsville and Windham fully transcribed! Come >> check us out! >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 >> >> ============================== >> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Greene County Tax Assessment going on line now! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

>And, for what it's worth, my Greene County ancestors were Thomas Gay and >Kate Hallenbeck Gay. After Kate's death in 1895, Thomas and children moved >by train to Iowa (yes, Sylvia, sometime I will post this info on the >migrations database!!), but one child, Daisy Gay Lampman, remained in Greene >County. They all lived in the Coxsackie area. Thomas' parents were Albert >and Maria Gay, I don't know who Kate's parents were. Hi Merri, Were the parents Albert Gay, b. 5 Feb 1821, d. 19 Oct 1902, buried Limestreet Chapel Cemetery, and wife Mary Elizabeth Day, b. 6 or 7 Jan 1823, d. 4 Jan 1892, buried same place. I've been wondering if Albert was the same one baptized at Catskill Reformed on 31 Aug 1821. There are Day, Gay and Hallenbeck researchers subscribed here. Jim

>James & Anna, along with her brother Michael & wife Sarah, sell land in >early 1839 and disappear. Hi Sherri, Further to my earlier reply. Ann's Brother Michael Bronk died 5 April 1868 and was buried at Coxsackie Cemetery. His wife Sally Brandow died 3 FEB 1860 and was buried in the same place. I assume that they were still living in the area. Jim

Hi Sherri, I show the kids as Sarah Levina, Jonas Bronk, Mary and Robert. All mentioned in a will abstract as found in Abstracts of Wills of Greene County: 1:84, Catharine Bronk of Coxsackie. Will Probated September 18, 1848. Heirs: nephew Jones; children of sister Rachel Catherine, Cuyler Turn Bull, Sarah Lovina Bull and Mary Turn Bull. Executor: Isaac C. Collyer. Witnesses: D. Kirtland, Jacob D. Sharp, Robert Vandenbergh, Jonas Collin. A look at the will might make the above abstract a little more clear. The punctuation of Ray Sawyers abstracts is sometimes a little cryptic. A look at the probate package that goes with the will might/probably give the current addresses of the heirs. Where did you get the names of the other children? Jim -----Original Message----- From: Sherri L Wells [mailto:slwells63@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:13 AM To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Bronck/Turnbull descendants Hello. I am looking for anyone who descends from a child Ann Bronck & James Turnbull, who were married in Coxsackie, Greene Co, NY 23 May 1829. Children are: Sarah Levina, Mary, Jonas, Robert (my husband's ancestor), Rachel Catherine, Eleanor, Lydia A, Emeline, and Lucinda. Ann is the daughter of Jonas & Rachel (Collier) Bronk, and a direct descendant of the builder of the Bronck house in Greene Co, NY. Any information about what happened to James and Ann would be appreciated as well. Sarah, Mary, Jonas & Robert were baptized in April 1839 at the Dutch Reformed Church in Coxsackie. James & Anna, along with her brother Michael & wife Sarah, sell land in early 1839 and disappear. I find what could be the kids living with other families in 1850 census. Jonas & Robert both join the Civil War from Ohio. They both marry there & Robert stays while Jonas goes to Kansas & then Louisiana where he dies. Thanks Sherri Wells Findlay, OH ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== Over 150 family bibles of Greene County families on-line now. Track down your lost ancestor! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Hello everyone. I have to concur that Sylvia is our faithful leader of Greene County genealogy. Our big world would be so much better with more Sylvia's in it. On May 1st (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2) will be 5 years old. How many other websites can you find other than Delaware County's website will you find as much free information posted? I doubt there are many. I go out west to find cemetery posting on various websites, some have one and most have nada, zilch and not much of anything else either. We are so fortunate to have Sylvia, may she live to be a hundred and in good health!!!! Without her we would still be struggling to find Greene County ancestors. Annette Campbell Searching: BRANDOW, BOGARDUS, FERRIS and all married in lines. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Awe shucks, you guys, and gals - you are making my head swell! Honestly, I love working on this site - I just wish I had more time to do more. I, and the many volunteers who have worked on the site, appreciate your very positive feedback. Whar makes this list so wonderful is the family atmosphere on the list. I have belonged to lists who have reduced themselves to petty squabbling - that's never happened here. And I am forever grateful for that! Sylvia ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cgldn@aol.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] Re: Greene geneaolgy & Slyvia Hasenkopf >I think anyone who has visited this Greene County site has been amazed at >the > wealth of material that has been put on line for all to share. We all owe > Sylvia and her helpers a big Thank You! > > I grew up in Ulster County just south of Greene County. They are both big > counties and winter sometimes comes early and stays late, so time to do > actual > hands on cemetery research is very limited. > > Living now in Maryland I do get back to my roots in New York state every > few > years or so, but Sylvia's work for us all is like a lifeline to the past. > No > other site compares in my book. > > Thank You. > > Carol G > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Your on-line source for Greene County history and genealogy. Stop on by > and find your lost link! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Hi Colleen - how are you - enjoying the sunny south no doubt! Just need your mailing address and I'll pop a month's supply in the mail to you. Sylvia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maresca" <maresca@gru.net> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:47 AM Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] typing obits > Sylvia...I would also be glad to help. Colleen in Florida > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Susan Malone" <smalone@emcity.net> > To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:29 PM > Subject: RE: [GREENE COUNTY] typing obits > > >> Sylvia, I would be happy to help type. You can either mail the obits to >> me, or if you can scan them you can send them as attachements.. >> Whichever works for you. >> Susan :-) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Sylvia Hasenkopf [mailto:esi@francomm.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 6:33 AM >> To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] Hunter Presbyterian Church Records >> >> >> For those interested - I have a rather substantial backlog of obituaries >> >> that need to be typed. What I would propose is that I send out a month - >> or >> half a months supply to someone interested in typing them out. I would >> need >> the obituaries in Word format as an attachment to your email back. If >> anyone >> would like a stab at it, let me know. The original obituaries can be >> thrown >> away after I confirm that I have recieved them. >> >> ______________________________ > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Moving in and Moving on - Greene County's Migrations Database - add your > families now and make the connection! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Several people responded to let me know that they were interested in the Windham Journal and, especially, the Looking Back section, so I am responding directly to the list. Perhaps, others will also want to check it out. I hope that this is not considered a violation, as I have no connection to the WJ. I merely mentioned it as a source of information about the area and the people who lived there as far back as 1860. The Windham Journal is published every Thursday by Hudson Valley Newspapers, Windham Journal, Windham, NY 12496. To get home delivery, call Circulation at (800) 400-4496 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Prices for home delivery vary and I suspect that it depends on the delivery location. I find the price reasonable and look forward to its arrival every week. Mignon New Jersey "There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats." Anon. ----- Original Message ----- From: <SylviaSMagin@aol.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 11:38 PM Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Re: NYGREENE-D Digest V05 #36 > Hi Mignon, > > Please send me the info on the Windham Journal as well. It sounds as > though > the "Looking Back" section would be a good source of material on earlier > times. Thanks. > > Sylvia M. > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Greene County - Abstracts of Wills 1800-1900 - going on-line now! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > >

What County in Iowa? Looking for Cherokee Co. Fred in Las Vegas, NV * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ----- Original Message ----- From: "Merri Cross" <macnjac91@hotmail.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 6:08 AM Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] RE: lost cemeteries > Just wanted to put in my two cents. I am on our county's pioneer cemetery > restoration committee in Iowa. We are finishing up the process of > researching pioneer cemeteries (if I recall, the definition of a pioneer > cemetery is one that has had fewer than 5 burials in the past 50 years). > When we find a cemetery, we transcribe the stones that are found, but we > also probe the ground to find buried stones. You can use a homemade probe > about 3 feet long, but be careful not to damage the stones. Most times > the stones will just be 2 feet or less under the topsoil. One cemetery > only had 2 stones leaning against trees, but subsequent probing found > about 4 more, and the soil protects the marble from weathering. The > inscriptions on the buried stones have been very crisp and clear - no > rubbing was necessary. > > I guess for any cemetery that has a private owner, you would have to have > permission to probe and dig the stones. I walked a cemetery for some > cousins and found the lot where the ancestors were buried, but no stones. > But I suspect that the stones are just under the topsoil - I don't know if > the city-owned cemetery would let me probe and dig. > > It's just like a treasure hunt! > > And, for what it's worth, my Greene County ancestors were Thomas Gay and > Kate Hallenbeck Gay. After Kate's death in 1895, Thomas and children > moved by train to Iowa (yes, Sylvia, sometime I will post this info on the > migrations database!!), but one child, Daisy Gay Lampman, remained in > Greene County. They all lived in the Coxsackie area. Thomas' parents > were Albert and Maria Gay, I don't know who Kate's parents were. > > Merri Cross > > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > Over 1400 pages of Greene County information, fully indexed, to help you > find your lost link! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

Just wanted to put in my two cents. I am on our county's pioneer cemetery restoration committee in Iowa. We are finishing up the process of researching pioneer cemeteries (if I recall, the definition of a pioneer cemetery is one that has had fewer than 5 burials in the past 50 years). When we find a cemetery, we transcribe the stones that are found, but we also probe the ground to find buried stones. You can use a homemade probe about 3 feet long, but be careful not to damage the stones. Most times the stones will just be 2 feet or less under the topsoil. One cemetery only had 2 stones leaning against trees, but subsequent probing found about 4 more, and the soil protects the marble from weathering. The inscriptions on the buried stones have been very crisp and clear - no rubbing was necessary. I guess for any cemetery that has a private owner, you would have to have permission to probe and dig the stones. I walked a cemetery for some cousins and found the lot where the ancestors were buried, but no stones. But I suspect that the stones are just under the topsoil - I don't know if the city-owned cemetery would let me probe and dig. It's just like a treasure hunt! And, for what it's worth, my Greene County ancestors were Thomas Gay and Kate Hallenbeck Gay. After Kate's death in 1895, Thomas and children moved by train to Iowa (yes, Sylvia, sometime I will post this info on the migrations database!!), but one child, Daisy Gay Lampman, remained in Greene County. They all lived in the Coxsackie area. Thomas' parents were Albert and Maria Gay, I don't know who Kate's parents were. Merri Cross

I just want to echo Jim's sentiments. I have been a member of the list for some time and a contributor to the Greene County site though I haven't always been too vocal. I have followed the exchanges between Jim and Sylvia and appreciate the humor. I too have been a member of the Dutch Colonies list and I know what Jim is referring to. This list and the Greene County site can not be beat! It would be grand if there were more sites available with so much information. It seems free information on the web is almost becoming a thing of the past. Thanks is sometimes is an inadequate word! Jackie

I think anyone who has visited this Greene County site has been amazed at the wealth of material that has been put on line for all to share. We all owe Sylvia and her helpers a big Thank You! I grew up in Ulster County just south of Greene County. They are both big counties and winter sometimes comes early and stays late, so time to do actual hands on cemetery research is very limited. Living now in Maryland I do get back to my roots in New York state every few years or so, but Sylvia's work for us all is like a lifeline to the past. No other site compares in my book. Thank You. Carol G

Hello. I am looking for anyone who descends from a child Ann Bronck & James Turnbull, who were married in Coxsackie, Greene Co, NY 23 May 1829. Children are: Sarah Levina, Mary, Jonas, Robert (my husband's ancestor), Rachel Catherine, Eleanor, Lydia A, Emeline, and Lucinda. Ann is the daughter of Jonas & Rachel (Collier) Bronk, and a direct descendant of the builder of the Bronck house in Greene Co, NY. Any information about what happened to James and Ann would be appreciated as well. Sarah, Mary, Jonas & Robert were baptized in April 1839 at the Dutch Reformed Church in Coxsackie. James & Anna, along with her brother Michael & wife Sarah, sell land in early 1839 and disappear. I find what could be the kids living with other families in 1850 census. Jonas & Robert both join the Civil War from Ohio. They both marry there & Robert stays while Jonas goes to Kansas & then Louisiana where he dies. Thanks Sherri Wells Findlay, OH

Sylvia...I would also be glad to help. Colleen in Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Malone" <smalone@emcity.net> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:29 PM Subject: RE: [GREENE COUNTY] typing obits > Sylvia, I would be happy to help type. You can either mail the obits to > me, or if you can scan them you can send them as attachements.. > Whichever works for you. > Susan :-) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sylvia Hasenkopf [mailto:esi@francomm.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 6:33 AM > To: NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GREENE COUNTY] Hunter Presbyterian Church Records > > > For those interested - I have a rather substantial backlog of obituaries > > that need to be typed. What I would propose is that I send out a month - > or > half a months supply to someone interested in typing them out. I would > need > the obituaries in Word format as an attachment to your email back. If > anyone > would like a stab at it, let me know. The original obituaries can be > thrown > away after I confirm that I have recieved them. > > ______________________________

Ditto to these comments about Sylvia - What would we do without her ? She is wonderful - only wish I could be of more help to her. Thanks to Sylvia, we have the best County Website. Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: <ginagirls@aol.com> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 10:46 PM Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] Re: Greene geneaolgy & Slyvia Hasenkopf > Hello List, > > I've been silent for some months now ( 2x hurricane damages,etc). > But, I will say this, Sylvia has been most helpful on anything & everything > I've ever requested, including cemetery records & Greene county records or > history. > > Saying that, she has shown me ways to find the records for myself, which > always were "free", correct & online. (I have verified with alternative sources) > > If you ask Sylvia nicely & politely, she will, at her expense, send you > material of historical value for you to own personally. > > People, let's not underestimate her or "bite the hand that feeds us". > > Sylvia is a one of a kind....dilligent, trust worthy, honest & true to > genealogy. > Let's not destroy her faith in us as a worthy genealogical mailing list > & PLEASE SYLVIA, do not let the ill comments of others destroy all of your > hard work & all of your good intentions. > On this list, you have been my hero. A big thanx to you! > > Gina > searching for: > (Garrison) in Ulster, Greene, Orange, Rockland) > > > > Yes, the old section of Chestnut Lawn may well be possible - just for you > Jim!! :-) > > Just so everyone knows, if I say transcribed by Sylvia Hasenkopf in June > 2004 or whatevber date, that means I walked that cemetery myself and > transcribed each stone. If I post a transcription obtained from the DAR or > an older transcription from somewhere else, then I will say that is so. And > yes, that means I've transcribed over 200 cemeteries myself, here in Greene > Co. > > > > > > ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== > The Diary of John Barr, Ensign in the Revolutionary War. Come read about our revolutionary past from the eyes of one who lived it! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Gina said: >People, let's not underestimate her or "bite the hand that feeds us". >Sylvia is a one of a kind....dilligent, trust worthy, honest & true to >genealogy. Let's not destroy her faith in us as a worthy genealogical >mailing list & PLEASE SYLVIA, do not let the ill comments of others destroy >all of your hard work & all of your good intentions. On this list, you have >been my hero. A big thanx to you! Did I miss something? I thought I was paying attention here. Oh, I see my name referenced below. Gina, you need to understand, Sylvia loves feedback. She asks for it on a regular basis. It's a way to jump start the list when things are quiet and/or she's re-energized from two weeks in Cancun, or whatever. E-mail is often a difficult language to decipher as you can't see the non-verbal tics, winks, knowing smiles, etc. So while my feedback may seem critical to you, I'm assuming that after five years worth of e-mail conversations with Sylvia that she knows where I'm coming from, so to speak. I've never known her to be incapable of defending herself. Forcefully, when needed. I have a great deal of respect for Sylvia and assume, perhaps wrongly, that she feels the same for me. NAH!, we're buddies. (Feel free to jump in here Sylvia.) If you do feel respect for Sylvia, and that also goes for many others on this list, you can pay her no higher compliment than to participate fully on this, her, list. I subscribe to one list, among others - Dutch Colonies, for really early research - that has the most brilliant researchers that I've ever heard from. Not that we don't have them here also. However, one or two of them (not the smart ones on that list), for whatever reason, are so snotty that they have managed to reduce participation on the list. Over really petty issues. They've just cowed people into silence. So, again, you can pay Sylvia no higher compliment that to be an active participant on this list. Jim >Yes, the old section of Chestnut Lawn may well be possible - just for you >Jim!! :-) >Just so everyone knows, if I say transcribed by Sylvia Hasenkopf in June >2004 or whatevber date, that means I walked that cemetery myself and >transcribed each stone. If I post a transcription obtained from the DAR or >an older transcription from somewhere else, then I will say that is so. And >yes, that means I've transcribed over 200 cemeteries myself, here in Greene >Co. ==== NYGREENE Mailing List ==== The Diary of John Barr, Ensign in the Revolutionary War. Come read about our revolutionary past from the eyes of one who lived it! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2 ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx