Lance, I find that there is a tombstone for William Calkins, in Stonebridge cemetery in the Town of Durham. He died August 16, 1830, aged 43. His wife, Betsey Barker died May 8, 1826, aged 34y. They are listed on the same stone as Ira Calkins and his wife, likely a son. I checked and there was no will for William - no big surprise as he was only 43 and probably did not anticipate that he would die so young. Now, it is very probable that William had children, and may, in fact have had another wife after Betsey died. It would definitely be worthwhile to check the Letters of Administration to see if papers were filed as William likely died intestate (without a will). His heirs would be listed as well as a disposition of his estate/debts. Also, there is a strong possibilty that William had minor children (under the age of 21) therefore there should be guardianship papers as well, even if there was a wife (women were rarely guardians at that timeframe) Don't know where you live, but the documents would be at the Vedder Library. If you are interested in acquiring my services to do this research please email me privately at esi@francomm.com Sylvia ----- Original Message ----- From: <lance.ware@cox.net> To: <NYGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 4:22 PM Subject: [GREENE COUNTY] James CALKINS, b. 1819 >I believe I've posted this before in the past in some form or other, but >got no response at that time. Since one of the listers has suggested that >we post details and maybe someone might be able to work on it, here it is >again with the latest info I have. > > James CALKINS, born 18 Jun 1819 in Greene County (according to 1855 New > York census). He is found in the 1850 and 1855 census in Hudson, Columbia, > NY. Later he moved to Monmouth County, NJ where he died in 1909. He > married (1) Elizabeth TEN BROECK, 14 Sep 1842 in Germantown, Columbia, NY, > and (2) Sarah ___, ca. 1854. The only CALKINS (or variant) listed in the > 1820 census in Greene County is William CALKINS of Durham (3 males <10, 1 > males 26-45, 1 females <10, 1 females 26-45, 1 manufacturers), so he is a > candidate for the father of my James. I've been unable to find any further > info linking James with William or anyone else in Greene County. James has > a death cert, but it does not list his parents. > > Can anyone tell me anything further about this William CALKINS of Durham? > Anyone have any records of a James CALKINS born in Greene County in 1819 > or thereabouts? > > Thanks, > Lance Ware > > > ==== 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 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 >