This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12138.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to the Rochester City Directory James Kavanagh died -19 Feb 1926 According to the 1900 and 1910 census James and Mary A had 7 children with 6 children still alive. 1880 Census Indexed as Kavenaugh Pennsylvania-Bradford-Towanda 1892 Census New York State Monroe County Rochester KAVANGH James J 47 Ireland Gardner Mary A 45 Ireland James P 18 Clerk John M 17 Thomas J 15 Joseph 12 Emiley 7 Mary 4 1900 Census Indexed as Kavanagh New York Monroe County Rochester 1910 Census Indexed as Kavanaugh New York Monroe County Rochester 1920 Census Indexed as Kavanagh New York State Monroe County Rochester 1930 Census-James has died Indexed as Kavanagh New York Monroe County Rochester Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12138.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can try the online city marriages: http://www.cityofrochester.gov/app.aspx?id=8589936475, the city directories online: http://www3.libraryweb.org/lh.aspx?id=1105, and the cemeteries: http://mcnygenealogy.com/cem/index.htm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: akmac02 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12137.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, I appreciate the data and will check this out. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12137.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1855 census of Mendon (yes, we are aware that this is after she died) shows one Reese family in Monroe County, viz: Edgar D Reese, 39, born Mass. here 2 years, wagon maker Julia Reese, 34, wife, born Genesee County, here 2 years Elizabeth Reese, 11, born Genesee County, here 2 years Herbert Reese, aged 7, born Genesee County, here 2 years Charles Henry Reese, aged 1, no place of birth given, here 1 year Charles Baker, aged 21, born Genesee County, brother in law, no occupation, here 6 months Laura Baker, aged 37, born Genesee County, sister in law, no occupation, here 1 month (all as of June 1 1855) There is a William Reese in Sparta, Livingston County NY in the 1840 census. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Would be grateful for any info on the family of Bernhard Geis b 1824 Baden, Germany married to Thorodea b 1837 Baden. They lived in Rochester (1880 census). Especially interested in daughter, Catherine Gruber b1851 & grandson, Edward Gruber b1873 NY. Thanks. Bob Foran - CT

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: akmac02 Surnames: Reese Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on ancestors and siblings. Polly Reese, was born 28 Oct 1826, Glen, Montgomery, NY. died before 06 1847, West Mendon, Monroe Co. NY. She had a brother, William P. Reese who was born 1799 Charleston, Montgomery, New York, and he was a Pastor Pastor of the Universal Restorationist Society. Any information on this Reese family will be appreciated. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12136.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: City of Rochester Archives and Records Center Historic Marriage Records Research Site Search Results Year of Marriage 1929 Last Name BACKUS First Name DORIS Middle Initial E Spouse's Last Name SIMS Spouse's First Name JACK Spouse's Middle Initial W Volume 24 License # 60847 --- There might be a listing for the marriage in the statewide index to BMD's. It's on 5500 fiche and must be searched in person (state law doe not permit it to be put online) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HBingleman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12136.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, thanks Kathy I did have it: Prince Edward Marriages, Picton - Skeels Thomas Paul, Aged 25 Years, Resides Picton, Ontario, Born Omaha, Neb., U. S. A., Bachelor, Canner, Father Jesse Skeels, Mother Alice Delaney, Church of England, Backus Ethel Alberta, Aged 20 Years, Resides Picton, Ontario, Born Picton, Ontario, Spinster, Father John Backus, Mother Eva Davis, Church of England, Witnesses Arthur Backus, Picton, Ontario, Ethel May Wanamaker, Picton, Ontario, August 15th 1906 at Picton, Ontario, Solemnized by Rev. W. L. Armitage, by License, Registered August 16th 1906, R. A. Norman Division Registrar of Picton Also through your Fulton, N.Y. URL I've found quite a few things, the marriage of Doris Backus Sims being one: Weddings Sims - Backus The marriage of Miss Doris Backus, of Clinton Avenue South, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Backus, of Schenectady, and Jack E. Sims, of this city, took place on Thursday evening, March 20th at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. H. S. Brown >From - The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Tuesday, March 25 1930 Thanks Again, Helen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12136.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You may already have this but if you GOOGLE in quotes "Thomas Paul Skeels" you will find the marriage of Thomas to Ethel Alberta Backus-15 Aug 1906-Picton Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HBingleman Surnames: Backus, Davis, Skeels Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12136/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find evidence of a marriage between John A. Backus and Eva A. Davis about 1883. They had Lena May Backus born 1884 in Auburn, New York, Ethel Alberta Backus born 1886 in Picton, Ontario, and Arthur Eugene Backus born 1888 in Picton, Ontario. Ethel Alberta Backus married Thomas Paul Skeels on August 15th 1906 and they were living in Rochester, New York at the time of her brother Arthur Eugene's death in 1939. John A. Backus' 1931 obituary lists only his second wife and two daughters from that marriage, Mrs. Florence Trufant of Syracuse and Mrs. Doris Sims of Rochester. I'm hoping someone in the area will see the list of names and recognize something. Any information would be appreciated. Helen Bingleman Descendants of Jedediah Backus 1 Jedediah Backus 1839 - 1906 .. Elizabeth 1839 - 1921 ........ 2 John A Backus 1859 - 1931 ............ Eva A. Davis 1859 - ................... 3 Lena May Backus 1884 - ....................... James Herbert Allan 1880 - ............................. 4 Harold R. Allan 1905 - ............................. 4 Clara M. Allan 1906 - ................... 3 Ethel Alberta Backus 1886 - ....................... Thomas Paul Skeels 1881 - ................... 3 Arthur Eugene Backus 1888 - 1939 ....................... Ethel May Wanamaker 1883 - 1978 ............................. 4 Thomas Edward Backus 1913 - 1969 ................................. Greta G.McKeown 1912 - 1971 ............................. 4 Blanche Irene Backus ................................. Kervun McKnight ........ *2nd Wife of John A Backus: ............ May Elizabeth 1869 - ................... 3 Florence E. Backus 1906 - ....................... Clifford B. Trufant 1906 - 1931 ................... *2nd Husband of Florence E. Backus: ....................... Ralph Pethybridge ................... 3 Doris E. Backus 1910 - ....................... Unknown Sims ........ 2 Ruth A. Backus 1861 - ........ 2 William A. Backus 1863 - ........ 2 Frank A. Backus 1867 - 1954 ............ Carrie Feek 1864 - 1924 ................... 3 Mable Backus 1892 - ....................... Francis John Harvey 1890 - 1986 ................... 3 Blanche Backus 1894 - 1948 ....................... Frank A. Green 1890 - ............................. 4 Leonard F. Green 1914 - ............................. 4 Arthur E. Green 1916 - ............................. 4 Willis E. Green 1919 - ............................. 4 Edward G. Green 1921 - ............................. 4 Allen R. Green 1927 - ............................. 4 Francis Green ............................. 4 Betty Green ................... 3 Irene Mae Backus 1895 - ....................... James L. Feddigan 1890 - ............................. 4 Larene Feddigan 1923 - ............................. 4 James Feddigan 1927 - ................... 3 Ethel A. Backus 1899 - ....................... Frederick A. Bostwick 1883 - ................... 3 Betty C. Backus 1903 - 1991 ....................... E. A. Bell ................... *2nd Husband of Betty C. Backus: ....................... Thomas McCandrew 1901 - 1957 ........ 2 Ella D. Backus 1868 - ............ Unknown Aumick ........ 2 Margaret Backus 1878 - 1947 ............ Abraham J. Allaart ........ 2 Sarah Backus ............ Unknown Hogan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12133.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not really. There were vanishing few white folks here until after 1800 - none that we know of in the 1780s. Oftentimes Rochester, Ulster County, along the Hudson, is confused with Rochester in Monroe County. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: erdajoca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12133.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, Regarding church records for the McMaster family.They had babes starting with Rebecca in 1785...William in 1790...Esther in 1793...Reynolds in 1794...James G. in 1796...and Jane in 1798. Do you think there are church records for this early on ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: erdajoca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12134.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No it does not. So if I put it in the wrong place. Thank you for such a quick reply about the McMasters. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lawrencehess849 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12135.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh my Gosh!!! Thank you so much. I live in Wesley Chapel, Fl (just north of Tampa) and I can't just pop in and out of the library/courthouse in New York to do my research. Thanks to you, I now have new leads to keep me going. I appreciate it very much. Thank you, Pam Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12135.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: City of Rochester Archives and Records Center Historic Marriage Records Research Site Search Results Year of Marriage 1916 Last Name HESS First Name HAROLD Middle Initial S Spouse's Last Name MCGUIRE Spouse's First Name FRANCES Spouse's Middle Initial M Volume 5 License # 21081 --------------------- 1930 United States Federal Census about Harold Hess Name: Harold Hess Home in 1930: Rochester, Monroe, New York View Map Age: 37 Estimated birth year: abt 1893 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Frances Hess Race: White Occupation: Household Members: Name Age Harold Hess 37 Frances Hess 36 Warren Hess 10 Kenneth Hess 6 Carla Hess 2 5/12 That 1930 census says that Harold's father and mother (which must be Lawrence and Carla) were born in Norway. Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989 about Lorenz H Hess Name: Lorenz H Hess Naturalization Date: 19 Apr 1888 Former Nationality: King of Norway and Sweden Title and Location of Court: Kings County, New York Volume: 167 Record Number: 73 1900 United States Federal Census about Louis Hess Name: Louis Hess (!) Home in 1900: Brooklyn Ward 21, Kings, New York Age: 42 Birth Date: Sep 1857 Birthplace: Norway Race: White Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1875 Relationship to Head of House: Head Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Spouse's name: Carlo Hess Marriage Year: 1889 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 11 (i.e. 1888) Occupation: Steward Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Louis Hess 42 Carlo Hess 30 (female) Sylvester Hess 8 (!) George Hess 3 Matilda Lund 53 (mother in law = Carla's mother) Also try: http://www.fultonhistory.com/ http://www3.libraryweb.org/lh.aspx?id=1105 That should get you started. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12134.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does this have a Monroe County connection? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lawrencehess849 Surnames: Hess Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12135/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandfather was Lawrence Harder Hess, born in 1855 (I don't know where), and married Carla Wyler. They had a son, Harold Sylvester Hess, 1892, in Brooklyn. Harold came to live in Rochester before 1920 and started his family there. Harold's wife was Francis Margaret McGuire. They had 5 children, Warren Harder Hess; Kenneth (maybe Harder) Hess; Carla Hess; Neil Joseph Hess; and Donald Francis Hess. My great grandfather is as far back as I can go. Does anyone have any information at all on our family? Please help! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KKing1510 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12132.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the response and the further information in trying to understand what he and his wife were doing. I do appreciate your taking time to respond. - Kay Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KKing1510 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12132.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much! That website gave a much clearer picture about what Mowry and Dora were doing there. He was listed as a Farmer, which didn't entirely make sense in the context of delinquency. I do appreciate your taking time to respond. - Kay Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12133.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: New York state marriage records do not officially begin until 1881. Anyone married in Rochester in 1816 or so was extremely early in the city's history. Most likely there might be a church record, if any has survived. There is an entry in the 1818-1850 newspaper index: McMasters, Mrs. Esther, Died, RT S 17, 1822, 3-1 (which is the Rochester Telegraph, Sept 17, 1822, page 3 column 1) It is is not yet online. The first city directory was not compiled until 1827. There is a Stewart McMaster living in Rush, Ontario County NY in 1820 with a family (as you know, the individuals in the families are not named until 1850). Rush in in what now is Monroe County, but was then Ontario. We looked in: Index to Episcopal Church records, 1820-1851, but no McMaster/McMasters were in it. The index has baptisms, marriages and deaths in it. We also checked: http://mcnygenealogy.com/cem/mthope-sec-r.htm, and found McMASTER, Esther; d Sept 19, 1822 æ 72, which imputes that she was born about 1750. The ages for the McMaster's found in the 1820 census don't match. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.