I am researching the Walrath surname, specifically the ancestors and descendents of Robert H. Walrath, 1846-1900, and his wife Sarah, 1851-1925. Robert's father was John Adam Walrath. Robert was born in St. Johnsville and died in Little Falls. I have not been able to find Robert's obituary nor Sarah's. I don't know Sarah's maiden name. Robert and Sarah had several children: Cora (Hill), Merton, Grace (McDonald/McDonnell?), Lillian (Sweet) and Ward. Is anyone familiar with this family? Elsie West Hurley, NY

IThanks for the obit. and the additional information. I'll probably have more questions after I fit this in.

Seeking information on a PETER LOBDELL stated in 1855 census that he was born in Herkimer Co, NY and married (1) _________. This marriage probably took place in NYS prior to 1828. Two of their daughters were Mary Jane LOBDELL, born 1828, and married in 1848 Daniel Kingsbury and Lucretia LOBDELL born 1831 and married 1848 Marvin PARRISH. It's conceivable Peter's parents lived in Genesee County prior to creation of Cattaraugus County. His (2) was a ___________ COX and a daughter was born to them in 1847. In 1825, Peter LOBDELL and family residing in Farmersville, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Cannot find him in 1820 or 1830 censuses. At this point, I'm "collecting" NYS Lobdells hoping someday something will fit together....Hope you can share yours with me. RuthThoden@aol.com

I'm overwhelmed at the Haskell response. I've found a bunch of "new cousins". I haven't read the replies through yet but wanted to get back to the list fast. I have lots on the Posts. My line goes Abraham (prob), Stephen (immigrant), Abraham, Abraham, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Dan, Dan, Dan, Frederick Benchley Post, Ethel (my grandmother who lived w/ us and died in 1967). She married Harold Lathrop Dailey, their dau Lucile Helen Dailey (my mom) married Robert Kirk Stephenson, then me. Stephen Post went to Saybrook and my line stayed there until Dan I came to Herkimer Co in 1894. His married Marcy Pratt in 1792 but I've never found her parents. I was back in Saybrook & Hartford a couple of months ago but no luck. There are 48 Pratt families in the 1790 C in Saybrook!!!! Here's Louise (aka Louisa) Haskell's obit: DEATH'S GRIM SUMMONS: Mrs. Louise A Post Expirers From a Stroke of Apoplexy: Strioken (sic) Down on Wednesday, She Never Regained Consciousness and Passed Away at 8 O'Clock Last Night - The Mother of Fred B and Miss Georgia Post - Came to Cherry Valley in the Early Days. (All of the above are the Headlines!!) Mrs. Louise A Post died last evening at 7:45 o'clock at her home at 521 North Church. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, and never regained consciousness up to the time of her death. The deceased was the loving wife of Daniel Post, retired. She was born in Newport NY Aug 23, 1832 and was married to her present husband at that place November 29, 1849. The following spring they came west and located at Cherry Valley, being among the earliest settlers in that section. Later they resided at Belvidere, and about eighteen years ago removed to Rockford, where they have since resided. Only two children survive her, Fred B and Miss Georgia Post, both of whom are employed by the Withrow Baird company and live at home. The deceased has suffered from a complication of diseases for a number of years, and borne it all patiently. She was a plain home woman, unselfish in all things, and devoted to her family and children. She possessed a wide circle of acquaintances, in which she will be deeply and sorely missed. She entertained independent views upon the religious question, but lived a good christian life, and was a memberr of the Universalist church of Belvidere. The funeral will be held from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Dr Thos. Kerr will officiate. (Above taken from "The Morning 'Star', Friday, February 13, 1891", Rockford, IL) Thanks again to all, I have more if interested. Nancy

I am researching the Seckner and Russell surnames in Herkimer Co. My known Seckner ancestor is Elizabeth Seckner (b. July 12, 1806 probably in Little Falls, Herkimer Co. or a nearby town - possibly German Flatts or Herkimer) Elizabeth married Jonathan W. Russell on September 22, 1822 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY. I believe it is possible (but not proven at this point) that my Elizabeth Seckner is the daughter of John Seckner and Elizabeth Nash of Herkimer Co. John and Elizabeth were married about 1804 in Herkimer Co.. Jonathan Russell was born in Vermont on September 22, 1797. He enlisted in the War of 1812 at Schoharie Town, Schoharie Co. in 1814. He was a brick mason by trade and it is recorded in family history that he worked on the Erie Canal. It is unknown where his parents first settled in NY (His parents names are unknown). However, it could have been Herkimer Co. or Schoharie Co. Any information shared on the Seckner or Russell family of Herkimer County, NY would be appreciated. I will be glad to share/exchange information with anyone interested. Thank you. Nick Mizaur Omaha, NE

I have little information on the Post family, but the Haskell family is massive, descending from three brothers who came to Massachusetts in the early 1600 from England. There is a Haskell Family Association, currently active. The Haskells around Newport are all related. I am descended fro Warren Haskell.

Well, you may be right, and I am wrong. In the meantime, Where in Oneida County did William Allen die and where buried? Please let me know if you do find the parents of William Allen. Cordially, randy ----- Original Message ----- From: <JONICK5029@aol.com> To: <NYHERKIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM] Haskell Family - 1800s > In a message dated 11/29/01 7:13:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, > diefsea@email.msn.com writes: > > > > William ALLEN, > > b. 3 Jan 1777, Enfield, CT, > > d. 11 May 1858 -- where in Oneida County? > > > > Randy we spoke over a year ago or so about this ALLEN family...exchanged > several emails regarding them. I have found nothing to prove Sylvanus is the > father of William except the one note from the church in Russia, Herkimer > County. I've been on the ALLEN list for many years with no luck there > either. There was an Amos Allen who married a Lydia Bryant.....but I haven't > dug deeper into this line. Everything I have on them stops at William and > his children. I descend from his son Luther. > > Jo Dee Frasco > > > ==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== > QUESTIONS? Contact listowner Kim Branagan at branagak@twcny.rr.com, > a proud Donor of RootsWeb.com. > >

In a message dated 11/29/01 7:13:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, diefsea@email.msn.com writes: > William ALLEN, > b. 3 Jan 1777, Enfield, CT, > d. 11 May 1858 -- where in Oneida County? > Randy we spoke over a year ago or so about this ALLEN family...exchanged several emails regarding them. I have found nothing to prove Sylvanus is the father of William except the one note from the church in Russia, Herkimer County. I've been on the ALLEN list for many years with no luck there either. There was an Amos Allen who married a Lydia Bryant.....but I haven't dug deeper into this line. Everything I have on them stops at William and his children. I descend from his son Luther. Jo Dee Frasco

In a message dated 11/29/01 4:01:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, diefsea@email.msn.com writes: > One other bit - A daughter of Keziah (Haskell) Brooks (mother of): > Aurel Brooks. Aurel b. 8 Sept 1781, d. 1 May 1871, m. > William Allen. This might give a clue of their presence and > migration route. This is my line. William and Aurel are buried in Oneida County. If more info is needed on this line .....please contact me, Jo Dee Frasco, at JONICK5029@aol.com. I am still working on these lines, although slowly, and trying to find the father of William Allen. Jo Dee Frasco

William ALLEN, b. 3 Jan 1777, Enfield, CT, d. 11 May 1858 -- where in Oneida County? William s/o Sylvanus and Lydia (Bryant) Allen. randy ----- Original Message ----- From: <JONICK5029@aol.com> To: <NYHERKIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM] Haskell Family - 1800s > In a message dated 11/29/01 4:01:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, > diefsea@email.msn.com writes: > > > > One other bit - A daughter of Keziah (Haskell) Brooks (mother of): > > Aurel Brooks. Aurel b. 8 Sept 1781, d. 1 May 1871, m. > > William Allen. This might give a clue of their presence and > > migration route. > > This is my line. William and Aurel are buried in Oneida County. If more > info is needed on this line .....please contact me, Jo Dee Frasco, at > JONICK5029@aol.com. > > I am still working on these lines, although slowly, and trying to find the > father of William Allen. > > Jo Dee Frasco

Nancy- this is what I have on the Haskell-Post connection: Descendants of John H Haskell Generation No. 1 1. JOHN H7 HASKELL (JOHN6, ZACHARIAH5, JOHN4, MARK3, ROGER2, WILLIAM1)1 was born Bef. 1794 in Granville, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, and died Aft. 1834. He married SALLY CARPENTER Abt. 1814, daughter of JOTHAM CARPENTER and DORCAS. She was born Bef. 1794, and died Bef. 1841. Children of JOHN HASKELL and SALLY CARPENTER are: i. ARVILLA8 HASKELL, b. 1807, New York; d. Aft. 1880; m. JACOB SEAMAN; b. Bet. 1803 - 1811, New York; d. Aft. 1880. ii. WILLIAM HASKELL, b. Abt. 1809; d. Aft. 18892; m. SUSANNA DEAN3, 23 September 1836, German Flatts, Herkimer Co, New York4; b. Abt. 1817; d. Aft. 18495. iii. DAVID HASKELL, b. Abt. 1812, New York; d. 06 November 1886, Flint, Michigan; m. ANN; b. 1822, Ohio; d. Aft. 1880. iv. JAMES MONROE HASKELL6,7,7, b. Bet. 29 July 1818 - 1819, Newport, Herkimer Co, New York8; d. 1903, Fort Wayne, Indiana8; m. ANN ELISA DEAN9, 15 February 1841, Herkimer, Herkimer Co, New York10; b. Abt. 1819, New York; d. Aft. 1850. v. DARIUS HASKELL11,12,13, b. Abt. September 1823, Newport, Herkimer Co, New York; d. 01 June 1888, Frankfort, Herkimer Co, New York14,15,16; m. (1) CLARISSA, Bef. 1870; b. 182317; d. 21 November 1872, Frankfort, Herkimer Co, New York18,19; m. (2) LAURA E QUACKENBUSH, 23 December 1875, Frankfort, Herkimer Co, New York20,21; b. November 1831, New York; d. 30 January 1918, Frankfort, Herkimer Co, New York. vi. RUSSELL HASKELL22, b. Abt. 1829, Herkimer Co, New York; d. Aft. 1870; m. ABIGAIL22, Bef. 1850; b. Abt. 1829, Saratoga Co, New York; d. Aft. 1870. vii. LOUISA A HASKELL, b. 23 August 1832, New York23,24; d. Aft. 188925; m. DAVID POST; b. 1827, New York26; d. Bet. 1858 - 1880. Endnotes 1. Moore, Stella McGrath, DAR Application, 60023 and supplemental for Stella M Moore, 7 Apr 1933. 2. Will/Letters of Administration for Darius Haskell. 3. Herkimer County, NY Book of Deeds 50, pg. 268-269 8 Apr 1845, (Herkimer County, NY). 4. Kelly, Arthur C. M., Marriage Records of German Flats Reformed Church 1781-1814 and Herkimer Reformed Church 1801-1899, (Kinship, Rhinebeck, NY 12572,1983). 5. Herkimer County, NY Book of Deeds 50, pg. 268-269 8 Apr 1845, (Herkimer County, NY). 6. Will/Letters of Administration for Darius Haskell. 7. Herkimer County, NY Book of Deeds 50, pg. 268-269 8 Apr 1845, (Herkimer County, NY). 8. Haskell, Robert L, Haskell Query, Haskell Journal, Vol IV, No. 1, Spring 1987, 2. 9. Herkimer County, NY Book of Deeds 50, pg. 268-269 8 Apr 1845, (Herkimer County, NY). 10. Kelly, Arthur C. M., Marriage Records of German Flats Reformed Church 1781-1814 and Herkimer Reformed Church 1801-1899, (Kinship, Rhinebeck, NY 12572,1983). 11. Will/Letters of Administration for Clarissa Haskell dated 20 Nov 1873. 12. Veterans Records for Darius Haskell. 13. Pension Application for Laura Haskell, (National Archives). 14. Will/Letters of Administration for Darius Haskell. 15. Civil War Military Records for Darius Haskell. 16. Verified Transcript of death form # 131, Darius Haskell. 17. Clark, Bruce, Cemetery notes, Oakview Cemetery, Frankfort, NY, (to Robert Haskell 14 Jul 1998). 18. Will/Letters of Administration for Clarissa Haskell dated 20 Nov 1873, Signed with her mark. Recorded Dec 1872. 19. Pension Application for Laura Haskell, (National Archives). 20. Will/Letters of Administration for Darius Haskell. 21. Pension Application for Laura Haskell, (National Archives). 22. 1865 Census, New York, Onondaga Co, Town of Tully pg. 525. 23. 1860 Census, Illinois, Winnebago Co., Cherry Valley, 509. 24. Guenther, Nanch S, Nanch S Guenther, (29 Nov 2001), "Electronic." 25. Will/Letters of Administration for Darius Haskell. 26. 1860 Census, Illinois, Winnebago Co., Cherry Valley, 509, Identified as Dan Post. Helen Aponte

Nancy, I have looked for SAMUEL POST, b.ca. 1813, d.ca. 1848, m. 1836 to Eliza Devendorff, both from the Town of Danube. I find the POST trail scarce, but if you find a clue, will you let me know? I find a Daniel Post born ca. 1936, Montgomery County. HASKELLs must be rare, too. Here are three HASKELLs bur. in Woodin Corners and Cold Brook (Rte 90) Cemetery, Town of Russia: DORCAS, 1837 - 1910 w/o Warren J. D. 1852 - 1894 (prob. a child.) WARREN 1835 - 1896. As the Town of Russia was once a part of the Town of Norway, perhaps they are part of the family Louise belonged to. One other bit - A daughter of Keziah (Haskell) Brooks (mother of): Aurel Brooks. Aurel b. 8 Sept 1781, d. 1 May 1871, m. William Allen. This might give a clue of their presence and migration route. (Maybe) randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy S Guenther" <nguenther@mindspring.com> To: <NYHERKIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 6:35 PM Subject: [NYHERKIM] Haskell Family - 1800s > Louise A Haskell was born in Newport, Herkimer Co on 23 Aug 1832 according to her obituary in 1891 in Rockford, IL. She married Daniel (Dan) Post, probably in Herkimer Co 29 Nov 1849. > > I'm looking for her parents and also a marriage record. On the 1830 Census Index for Newport, Herkimer Co, I've found the following Haskells: Comfort, Hezekiah, John, Rensalaer & Russell. These are portential fathers. > > Does this look familiar to anyone? I hope! > Many thanks, > Nancy Stephenson Guenther > nguenther@mindspring.com

I probably have the data but I'll have to get off line to get it. Hang in there. Could you send me Louise's obit in exchange? Helen Aponte

Hoping to make contact with anyone working on Russell W. Furman and Sarah Nicklen family who were living in Herkimer Co., New York in circa 1790 until early 1800's. They lived in the area of Ilion. Regards, Bernie Long

Louise A Haskell was born in Newport, Herkimer Co on 23 Aug 1832 according to her obituary in 1891 in Rockford, IL. She married Daniel (Dan) Post, probably in Herkimer Co 29 Nov 1849. I'm looking for her parents and also a marriage record. On the 1830 Census Index for Newport, Herkimer Co, I've found the following Haskells: Comfort, Hezekiah, John, Rensalaer & Russell. These are portential fathers. Does this look familiar to anyone? I hope! Many thanks, Nancy St ephenson Guenther nguenther@mindspring.com

In a message dated 11/26/01 10:23:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, blong@ismi.net writes: > I have been noting Internet postings on George Oswell Buchanan for awhile, > and waiting for a chance to make contact with Buchanan lines. I did write > one individual that has a George Oswell posting on her genealogy page, > though she never responded. > > HEEHEE, that was, I think because she sent it to me <G> I would not have pested you except with the virus, I am getting worried I didn't want it to have come with one or anything. the family were in or around Herkimer for a good long time <for a family who moved often *g*> I am descended from GOB thru his son Jeffery Wilcox Buchanan, to Cyrenius, then Mindwell B Lord who was my ggm. I have some more information but nothing I think about your John. Look for a lookup from the Buchanan's in Ohio, this is not the correct name but it gets the point across they might have more in there. I was hoping my correspondent would send me the rest of the family but if he hates typing as much as the rest of us I don't blame him <G> Would you like me to keep ;your addy incase I get more on that part of the Buchanan family? On the Herkimer site is some information on the Wilcox family in Montgomery county that are connected to Elizabeth Worden <explaining Jeffery Wilcox Buchanan> Eliz

Hello Elizabeth, Yes, received your mailing yesterday. Was just sitting down to reply. I am greatly encouraged. Knowing that George Oswell Buchanan was in Herkimer Co. for awhile makes the connection to my Buchanan family more likely. Thank you for all the information. I have been noting Internet postings on George Oswell Buchanan for awhile, and waiting for a chance to make contact with Buchanan lines. I did write one individual that has a George Oswell posting on her genealogy page, though she never responded. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Regards, Bernie Long ----- Original Message ----- From: <ElizHgene@aol.com> To: <NYHERKIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM] Buchanan-Furman Family In Herkimer Co. > Bernie > Did you get my reply to your message to Terry Wilson? The one I sent before I > got my virus? If not let me know, I have done the virus ridding thing <took > six hours> and do I think know who your JOhn Buchanan is and have a lot of > info on the Buchanan family thanks to other Rooters > Eliz > > > ==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== > QUESTIONS? Contact listowner Kim Branagan at branagak@twcny.rr.com, > a proud Donor of RootsWeb.com. >

Bernie Did you get my reply to your message to Terry Wilson? The one I sent before I got my virus? If not let me know, I have done the virus ridding thing <took six hours> and do I think know who your JOhn Buchanan is and have a lot of info on the Buchanan family thanks to other Rooters Eliz

Bernie, I'm sorry I can't help much with your BUCHANAN-FURMAN problem, but I am also looking for information on Furman from the Herkimer Co. area and there may be a connection. Maria BADER (b. 1808, bap. 1809 at Minden, Mont. Co.) md. a Furman who's first name is unk. Maria is the daughter of Jacob Bader/BAUDER/PAUTER/POTTER and Gertraut WIETING. Maria's parents relocated several times in Herk/Mont/Scho/Otsego counties. Her sister Elizabeth "Betsey" (b. 1819, bap. 1820 at Fort Plain) md. Johannes FULMER Jr. and had at least one child bap. in German Flatts c. 1839. I know very little about Maria and/or her husband. She was alive in 1860 when she was mentioned as "Maria Furman" in the settlement of her father's estate (no location given). About 1845 Maria's parents moved from the Mohawk Valley to western NY State. I assume Maria (age mid-30s) was married by then, so I don't know if she stayed in the Mohawk Valley, moved to western NY or moved elsewhere. Two of her siblings moved to PA and two others to MI. I have no death date for her or her husband. Do you suppose Maria's husband is a brother of your Sarah Furman? Ed Harrison Eharr76546@cs.com

Looking for information on John Buchanan and Sarah (Sally) Furman. John was born in 1794. Sarah was born in 1792. Place and date of marriage is not known. I can only identify one child, my 2nd great-grandmother, Mary Ann E. Buchanan who was born in German Flatts, Herkimer Co., New York on 14 January 1817. A George Oswell Buchanan settled in Herkimer Co. about 1800. I believe that he was the father of John. I can place John and family in the following locations within the noted time period. John served in the War Of 1812. 1819 - Moved from German Flatts, Herkimer Co., New York to Jefferson Co., New York cir. 1825 - Moved from Jefferson Co., New York to Meridian, Cayuga Co., New York 1830-1840 - John and family are listed in the Meridian, Cayuga Co., New York Census. Any information or lead appreciated. Regards, Bernie Long