Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/495 Surname: Darling ------------------------- I am looking for information on Josephus DARLING, b. abt 1805 in Royalton, Niagra, NY. He md. Nancy LNU, probably in Niagra County. I do not know the date of this marriage. Nancy was born in 1809 around Royalton, Niagra, NY. I only know of one child from this marriage -- William Mark DARLING, b. 26 Mar 1831 also in Royalton and d. 6 Dec 1906 in Vernal, Uintah, UT.

He lived in or near Somerset. This information comes from Edward T. Williams' 1921 book, Niagara County New York, a Concise Record of Her Progress and People, 1821-1921, Vol II Joseph first married Anna HUMPHREY and they had five children: (Anna died in 1896) Helmer Grace, who married Luverne Anderson Etta, who married Frank Kelly Grover, who had a business in Buffalo Olive, who married David Arlington of Lockport Joseph's second marriage was to Agnes BAKER, and they had 6 children: Helen, J.S., Flora, Franklin, Dorothy and Anna May. This makes 11 children, and I'm hoping that someone reading this will know of these people and lend me a hand. Many thanks, Evelyn, in Colorado ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/494 Surname: Maybank, Rossi ------------------------- My grandpa served in WWI with William Rossi (friend and brother-in-law) and I've been unable to locate a marriage date for Harry T. Maybank (my grandpa) and Anne L. Rossi (William's sister). Anne last known address was 213 Main Street, Niagra Falls. Please, I would appreciate any information regarding the marriage date or date of divorce.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/492 Surname: Campbell ------------------------- Have Campbell connections in my family,my great grandfather James L. Campbell who married Rachel Ribble had a family of 11 in Youngstown, Town of Porter .Let me know if there is any connections to your Campbells.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/NiagaraObits/30 Surname: Payne, Herendeen, Davies, Craine ------------------------- Unknown Newspaper (possibly Medina Journal Register) Barker-Norman G. Payne of Barker passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, April 1, 199? at Medina Memorial Hospital. Mr. Payne was born in the Town of Yates on May 23, 1934, a son of Dewey L. Payne and the late Luella (Herendeen) Payne. Mr. Payne was employed by the Town of Somerset Highway Department until retirement and he also had farmed for several years. He was a member of the Medina Moose Lodge. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald H. Payne. He is survived by a son, Timothy R. (Antoinette) Payne and a daughter, Debra Payne, both of Lockport; father, Dewey Payne of Barker; sister,Janice (John) Davies of Westernville, NY; two stepchildren, Laurie Craine of Newfane and Steven Craine of Lockport; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends were received Saturday and Sunday at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, Inc. 38 State St. Middleport where funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Francis Strong officiating. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

Dear Group, I received the following poem from a member of another list today on the subject of Grandma's shoes and I just had to share it with all of you and then add my own observations after it. Grandma's Shoes (a poem for women only) When I was very little All the Grandmas that I knew All walked around this world In ugly grandma shoes. You know the ones I speak of, Those black clunky heeled kind, They just looked so very awful That it weighed upon my mind. For I knew, when I grew old, I'd have to wear those shoes! I'd think of that from time to time, It seemed like such bad news. I never was a rebel, I wore saddle shoes to school, And next came the ballerinas, Then the sandals...pretty cool! And then came spikes with pointed toes, Then platforms, very tall, As each new fashion came along I wore them, one and all. But always, in the distance, Looming in my future, there, Was that awful pair of ugly shoes, The kind that Grandmas wear. I eventually got married And then I became a Mom; Our kids grew up and left, And when their children came along.... I knew I was a Grandma And the time was drawing near When those clunky, black, old lace up shoes Was what I'd have to wear! How would I do my gardening Or take my morning hike? I couldn't even think about How I would ride my bike! But fashions kept evolving And one day I realized That the shape of things to come Was changing, right before my eyes. And now, when I go shopping What I see, fills me with glee, For in my jeans and Reeboks I'm as comfy as can be. And I look at all these teenage girls And there, upon their feet Are clunky, black old Grandma shoes, And they think they're really neat! Group, I remember so clearly my own grandma's shoes. Yes, they were black and clunky and they laced up the front. And I knew way back then that if you ever had to wear such shoes, your fashion days were definitely over! Grandma was born in 1871 and died in 1951. A couple of years afterward I found myself in the Navy having to wear my own pair of GI Grandma Shoes. In fact we WAVES actually called them Granny Shoes! They were black, they laced up the front and they had clunky heals and we hated them!! But do you know what? They were really comfortable and I still treasure the pair of those Government Issue shoes that I still have and that still have a brilliant spit shine on them. Those shoes and I marched to many a drum in those days, I'll tell you. As I recall, back in the 1970s they actually became fashionable! I couldn't believe it! Clunky Grandma shoes? And now 30 years later, they're back in style. Only it's the next generation now--the great-great-grandchildren of my grandma! Now I'd like to give you some advice as to what to say when your children or grandchildren make disparaging remarks about the ugly clothes that Grandma wears. But from experience, I know that they will never believe you if you tell them that the clunky stuff she's wearing now, will be the fashion statement next year! I know that you just couldn't tell them that with a straight face. And franklly I can't believe it either!! (tee hee!) vee

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/490 Surname: Viele ------------------------- I knew Jack Viele as an instructor/counsellor at the Niagara Falls YMCA in the late 1940's.

Seeking to share or learn information on Jonathan and Mary (Drake-Runnels) SABIN who resided in Cambria/Lockport NY area early to mid-1800s. Jonathan was b 1790 Berlin, Rensselaer, NY died in Cambria. His family moved from Berlin NY to Susquehanna Co, PA about 1799 where he later married Mary, coming to Cambria about 1818 (?). Jonathan's parents were Joshua and Desire (Niles) SABIN. Thank you for any help.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/488 Surname: Haskins ------------------------- Haskins Family lived on Union Street when I was growing up. I lived on Irving Street and I remember going to Haskins Store which was in back of my house . I always went to back of store and would visit with Mr.Haskins when he was cooking breakfast .1938 to 1940s was the time frame . Nice man . I was 8 years old then. Write me if you have any other questions .I would imagine you could find out more from Historians Office on Niagara Street.

President Lincoln appointed Hartland native Newton Edmunds the second governor of Dakota Territory in 1863: http://www.state.nd.us/hist/tgov.htm#edmonds

Hartland, Michigan was founded by a Col. Samuel Mapes from Niagara County: http://www.ismi.net/hartlandvillage/colonel.htm Wonder if he was from our Hartland. Cheers, Ron Kyser

------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: date of death > Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:30:04 -0800 > From: Jim Gallagher <jagsrjstn@madbbs.com> > To: NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com > > Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/482 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > Niagara County. I just found out that my half-sister died in 1984. Her > name was Jeanne Gallagher LAUBAUGH. I would like to know the date of death > so I can find the obit in the Buffalo News. Her husband, Fred Laubaugh > died in 1999. SSDI on Ancestry.com has the following listing: JEANE LAUBAUGH SSN: 122-09-6334 Residence: Born: 27 Mar 1923 Last Benefit: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY Died: Feb 1984 Issued: NY (Before 1951) There were only four LAUBAUGHs listed who died in 1984 and only one of thm was a JEANE. Hope this helps. David Cornell

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/Niagara/486 Surname: OShaughnessy ------------------------- Iam sure you are aware there are many records at Niagara County Historians Office on all families and also Genealogical Society on Niagara Street .Any help in getting started with your family feel free to email me at rosc98@pcom.net Link: Dowd Family Web Site URL: <http://www.myfamily.com/>

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I too have questions about Goat Island that have not as yet been answered by any of my reading. I was told that my mother's great aunt Esther West Highland lived on Goat Island, I believe when it was a "farm" belonging perhaps to a Porter. I have a snapshot of her with her sisters on the island, I believe ,and a painting of the woods there, showing nothing more than scenery. It was passed down to me. Probably about 1865-1875. Anyone that can add to this info, I would like to hear from. Joan

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/484 Surname: O'Shaughnessy, Condren, Cole, Mulcahey, Coydron ------------------------- My people all lived in and around Middleport,Niagara Co. All came from Ireland from Between 1820 and 1860. Mostly farmers however Michael and Timothy brothers operated the Basket factory at one time. Many descendents found work on the New York Central R.R.Many moved to Buffalo.Many buried in St Stephens Cemetery, Middleport.Any information would be appreciated.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/483 Surname: Jacobson ------------------------- Am looking for my cousin died 3/1981 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. He was born 12/30/1929 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington State, to John Alfred Jacobson and Florence (maiden name unknown). Brothers are John Alfred, Jr. and Ronald W. He also has a half brother (David) and half sister (Alene). He was named after my father, Malden Andrew Jacobson. My father is 96 yrs old and always talks about his nephew. He would like to know anything regarding his nephew and Florence. Thank you.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/482 Surname: ------------------------- Niagara County. I just found out that my half-sister died in 1984. Her name was Jeanne Gallagher LAUBAUGH. I would like to know the date of death so I can find the obit in the Buffalo News. Her husband, Fred Laubaugh died in 1999.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraObits/29 Surname: Elwell-Bangs ------------------------- I am looking for information on the death of Judith Elwell Bangs. She is supposed to have died in Niagara County in about 1845-46 by drowning in the Erie Canal. Judith was the wife of Nathaniel Bangs of Vermont and Mother of Sally Bangs Lyon. She was supposedly on a trip to visit relatives in New York and Illinois. Would appreciate any help out there. Thanks.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/44 Surname: Taft, Randolph, Fish, Matteson, White, Parker, Simons ------------------------- Will of Martha Taft, Oneida County, New York, Volume 8 at 464: I Martha Taft of the town of Lee County of Oneida & State of New York, do make and declare this my last Will and testament in manner following First, I give and Devise unto Alanson Taft All and every my Messuage lands tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances whereof I am Seized in fee Situate lying and being in the town of Lee in the County of Oneida known and distinguished as part of Lot number eighteen township number two [2 illegible words]on the State [illegible word] supposed to contain two Acres and twelve hundredths of land being the same piece of land Deeded to me the fifteenth day of March 1847, By Jesse Matteson and Sarah his wife. And I do hereby appoint my youngest Son Alanson Taft Executor of this my last Will and Testament. Also I give unto Betsey Randolph widow of Daniel Randolph Deceased, Mary Fish, the wife of Jesse Fish, Sarah Matteson the wife of Jesse Matteson, Abby White the wife of Israel White, Adelia Parker the wife of Israel S. Parker and Mary Simons the wife of Richard Simons All my wearing apparel. It is my will that they shall divide them equally among them all Six Also I give me to the foregoing Six girls and Vincent Taft and Lyman Taft, one Set of Silver Spoons my Sugar Tongs and my Spectacles to Divide equally among the eight And finally all the rest residue and remainder of all my estate and effects Real and Personal whatsoever and wheresoever not herein Before otherwise effectually disposed of after payment of my debts legacies and funeral expenses and other charges and deductions as aforesaid I do give Devise and bequeath unto my youngest Son Alanson Taft. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this first Day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty Seven. [Signed] Martha Taft L.S. The above Instrument consisting of one Sheet was now here subscribed by Martha Taft the Testatrix in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by her to be her last Will and Testament and we at her request sign our names hereto as attesting Witnesses [Signed] Alpheus A Spinning Residing in Lee Oneida County [Signed] Martin Baker Residing in Lee Oneida County [Will was recorded 2 May 1848.]