Hello, Recently I have been learning more about Jefferson Co., NY since I learned that my GG Grandfather, Henry C. Wilson was born there in Sept of 1840. Also I have other connections with Woodards and Hillickers from that area. However, I have been unable so far to locate who his parents are or what city he was born in. We have a picture of him with two of his sisters--Caroline and Jane. They were living in Wisconsin in 1860. Henry was in the Civil War and it was from his pension papers that I learned of his birth place. My grandmother and grandfather used to tell us that he was a cook on a riverboat when he was twelve. The riverboat traveled the St. Lawrence. In my research, I have found that in 1840 a Wilson family lived in an area called Wilson's Point. Does anyone know anything about that family or area? Also, could someone tell me how I would look for a crew on a riverboat? Is there a specific shipping company or a listing of riverboats any place or ? Perhaps there is a way to find the listings of ships, owners, and crewmen. Any suggestions will be welcomed. Thank you. Karen Wilson Ramsey