[email protected] said: I have a Margaret Putnam born October 6, 1805 in Montgomery County. Her parents were John v Putnam born April 12 1776, Montgomery County, Her mother was Katherine Hanson born December 2 1782 also Montgomery County. They were married Dec. 5 1802. Their children beside Margaret were Victor 05/22/1804, Henry V 12/22/1806, Hannah 02/02/1810, Aron 10/06/1812, and Aberham 6/02/1814. Margaret married Peter Raymond Plantz: one of their daughters Rebecca Ann married James Bont Kested. This is all in Montgomery County. James and Rebecca later moved to Dixon Illinois. They are buried in a rural cemetery there. If this is anything you find I would really be interested because James and Rebecca were my mothers grandparents. I wish I could help you but I don't have any more information on my Margaret to even say which family she came from. My Margaret did not live in Montgomery Co. NY after her marriage to Jacob V. Shaft (that I know about anyway). Jacob V. and Margaret went to Shiawassee Co. MI in about 1847 where she died in 1861. If you more info that would suggest a link between my Margaret and yours, I'd be delighted to hear about it. Thanks. Judy Breedlove [email protected]

Hello Everyone, this is my first post to your list. I have no direct lines in Herkinmer County but I am researching everyone I can find with the surname PLASTRIDGE/PLAISTRIDGE. I have been directed to the Herkimer Co. web page (which is fabulous!) as there are Plastridges in the Directory and in cemetery records in the town of German Flatts. Have any of you researchers come across anyone with the surname of PLASTRIDGE? So far all Plastridges I have found are related and I am not at all familiar with this line. I am interested in any Plastridges, thanks for your help! Kathy Karn

In a message dated 2/24/99 4:51:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Our Houses are Palatine. Do you have contact with other House/Haus researchers? I know another person. If you're interested, I'll contact him. Betty Fink

Our Houses are Palatine.

Hello All, One of my ancestors, George Nellis, rode a Columbia high wheel bicycle from Herkimer, NY to the west coast in 1887. He left Herkimer on May 24 and arrived at the Pacific coast on August 3. His ride was 19 days less than the only other ride. Does any one know which roads he might have used and what travel might have been like about that time? The bicycle that was used was on display at the Edison Institute in Dearborn, MI from 1915 to 1947. It is currently on display at the Herkimer Historical Society. Does anyone have any copies or photographs of any material that described the trip and the conditions which George encountered along the way? Since George was Editor of the Herkimer "Democrat" there must be some source material available which he wrote about his trip. Let me know if you have access to any of this material. Richard Hayes [email protected]

Is this group of people connected in anyway to Rachel Putman b. ca 1798 near Minden, Montgomery Co. I believe her father may have been David Putman. She married Abraham House b. 1795. Bonnie MacKay House

In a message dated 2/24/99 9:41:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I have a Margaret Putnam born October 6, 1805 in Montgomery County. Her > parents were John v Putnam born April 12 1776, Montgomery County, Her > mother > was Katherine Hanson born December 2 1782 also Montgomery County There is a lot of Putman information in Schenectady. I believe this is where your family originated if you are interested in tracing them back further than Montgomery Co. Betty Fink

I have a Margaret Putnam born October 6, 1805 in Montgomery County. Her parents were John v Putnam born April 12 1776, Montgomery County, Her mother was Katherine Hanson born December 2 1782 also Montgomery County. They were married Dec. 5 1802. Their children beside Margaret were Victor 05/22/1804, Henry V 12/22/1806, Hannah 02/02/1810, Aron 10/06/1812, and Aberham 6/02/1814. Margaret married Peter Raymond Plantz: one of their daughters Rebecca Ann married James Bont Kested. This is all in Montgomery County. James and Rebecca later moved to Dixon Illinois. They are buried in a rural cemetery there. If this is anything you find I would really be interested because James and Rebecca were my mothers grandparents.

I'm searching for information on the following elusive people: Dennis V. Shaft (War of 1812) whose wife was Diane Doty. Census indexes tell us that in 1810 Dennis is in Herkimer Co., NY, 1820 in Oneida Co., NY, 1830 in Madison Co., NY and in Onondago Co., NY in 1840. In 1850 he shows up in Shiawassee Co., MI living with an Alexander, Harriet and Henry Shaft (no relationship given but are probably his children). Dennis V. was born in either 1774 or 1784 (census vs. pension file) and had at least one daughter named Christina. I have no further information on Diane Doty. Also living in Onondago Co. in 1840 is a Dennis Watkins. On the 1850 census, Dennis Watkins is living next door to Dennis V. Shaft in Michigan. Jacob V. Shaft (b. about 1809/1810), married Margaret Jane Putnam (b. about 1820) in 1836 in Geneva, Ontario Co., NY. It said in the marriage record that Jacob V. was from Canastota, Madison Co., NY, and that Margaret was from Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY. We have a lot of information on Jacob V. and Margaret's descendants but have never found any more information regarding where and when they were born or who their parents were. We also have no idea why they went to Geneva to marry. Even though Dennis V. Shaft and Jacob V. Shaft have the same middle initial, we have no proof of their relationship - but I'd love to find some! Any help on these Shafts, Dotys, Watkins and Putnams would be much appreciated. Thanks. Judy Breedlove [email protected] Researching: Shaft, Putnam/Putman, Doty, Drum, Sherry, Stone, Toby, Watkins

Hello List Does anyone on this list have a copy of "A Compendium of Early Mohawk Families"? If so could that kind soul do a lookup for me to see if it would be worthwhile my buying? I'll send surname info separately to anyone who can assist. Linda Phoenix AZ [email protected]

Hello Listers,           I could use any suggestions on locating a place of marriage for my grandparents. Edwin Forrest HOLMES b. 26 Mar 1900 in West Winfield, Herkimer Cty, NY m. Mildred Lillian HADLEY b. 4 Apr 1908 in Cedar Lake, Herkimer Cty, NY. They were married on 29 Nov 1929.           I need a place of marriage to request a marriage certificate and am wondering where I might search to obtain this information.          Thanks in advance for any help. Lisa Boyle, from Hornell, Steuben Cty, Western NY Searching for: HOLMES, HADLEY, STAURING, CARROW/CARRON *********************************** The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Scott Hamilton

>From the Herkimer County Courier: Herkimer, N.Y. Vol. 2, p.224 "James D. Gould, son of Thomas Gould, of Ireland and his wife Elizabeth, married 9 Feb. 1827 at Railroad House of Mr. Taylor to Mary Gatter Petrie, widow of the late Gen. Josh Petrie, dau. of Henry Gatter and Susanne, farmers, at Herkimer by the Rev. J.P. Spinner" Would appreciate any info on these families.

My bet is that you are looking at St. Johnsville. If you get no better reply, I can dig up an e-mail address for you for the Montgomery County Library and Archives and they sure can help you. If you reply, please give surnames and approx. marriage date. I presume you are looking for the Church record. randy -----Original Message----- From: Beth Rutherford <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 2:00 PM Subject: [NYHERKIM-L] ST. JOHNS DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH >Hello all! > >I need to get a marriage record from the St. Johns Dutch Reformed Church in >Montgomery Co., NY. Does anyone have an address to write to? > >Thanks! > >Beth Rutherford >Turner, OR > > >==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== >QUESTIONS? Contact listowner Kim Branagan at [email protected], >a proud Donor of RootsWeb.com. > >

Hello all! I need to get a marriage record from the St. Johns Dutch Reformed Church in Montgomery Co., NY. Does anyone have an address to write to? Thanks! Beth Rutherford Turner, OR

Some people worry, some people have faith in the system. I have suspended worrying for the duration. randy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM-L] Quick question -- Quick Answer >I for one like to receive a copy of the messages I send to the list. That way >I know my mail went through with no problem > >Mary Maynard > > >==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== >Does RootsWeb have a mail list for your family name or region? >Find the answer at http://www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/ >

In this world of computers and splendid software, yet! Where is Bill Gates when we need him ! (In Washington getting trashed by Janet Reno!) randy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM-L] Quick question -- Quick Answer >In a message dated 02/09/1999 2:34:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > ><< Did I miss something when I joined your jolly group? When I send a message > out to your vast populace I get a copy back at me. Is there a way to avoid > this echo? > randy >> > >Randy and fellow subscribers, > >My finger got trigger happy and sent an empty message. Sorry about that. > >I am the listowner and I believe I can answer Randy's "quick question." >Because you are a member of this group, you will receive all messages sent to >it. So, if you send a message, you (as a list member) will receive a copy. I >know of no way to keep a sender from receiving the message once it is >delivered to the group. > >If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at >[email protected] > >Kim Branagan >Listowner >Herkimer/Montgomery Counties, NY > > >==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== >Visit the Herkimer/Montgomery Counties GenWeb page at >http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/ > > >

Did I miss something when I joined your jolly group? When I send a message out to your vast populace I get a copy back at me. Is there a way to avoid this echo? randy

You bet, Betty, probably applicable in this case. Thank you for your aid. randy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 9:50 AM Subject: [NYHERKIM-L] Fort surnames >I have seen several postings regarding the Fort and Groesbeck surnames. > >>From my many years of reading Dutch Church records, I am aware that at least >one branch of the Fort family derived from Van Der Vort/Van Der Fort. This >family was in and around Rensselaer Counties and at Half Moon, Saratoga >County. > >Hope this helps >Betty Fink

I suspect all of us concerned about the same FORT family. WHO, for heavens sake, is the Remsen-Steuben Guru? Is that you, Jack Bathrick, in Remsen? A few days ago one of the Pritchards (Merky) of Barneveld passed away. He was my third cousin (1 g.r.), buried in the Olden Barneveld Cemetery. I know the Prez. of your Society, a fella from the Stor Vellen, I remember his last name is Winne. Do you know William Forbes of Holland Patent, the Prez. of the Rome Historical Society? His wife is a first cousin of Merky and third cousin of mine (1 g.r.). randy [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Jack Bathrick <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, February 08, 1999 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [NYHERKIM-L] GROESBECK - Albany 1600s - 1700s >>Hello: >> >> I noticed that you have Fort in your family line. I am looking for >>information on Andrew Fort, born 1790-Montgomery Co., New York State, >>his wife was Mary. They had a daughter - Louisa born June 1828 and died >>October 13, 1904. She married John Adam Phillips of Alder Creek, Oneida >>County, New York. Would you happen to have any information on these >>people? >> >>Thank you, >> >>Vickie Travis >>[email protected] > >Vickie, > >Our records of The Alder Creek Village Cemetery show the following Phillips: > > Phillips,John A. b.1824 d.1904 > Phillips,Louisa, wf of J.A. b.1828 d.1904 > Phillips,Emma d. May 28,1886 age 1 month > Phillips,Cors d. Jul 13,1896 age 2 years > Phillips,Rosa d. Apr 28,1884 age 1 year > >Regards,Jack Bathrick > >Remsen-Steuben Historical Society >Prospect Street >P.O. Box 284 >Remsen,New York 13438-0284 >WAGS Member #607 > > > >==== NYHERKIM Mailing List ==== >Is there a volunteer who will do look-ups for you? >Find out at http://www.rootsweb.com/~bwo >

I for one like to receive a copy of the messages I send to the list. That way I know my mail went through with no problem Mary Maynard