Vee, I enjoyed the happenings in you town. It reminded me of something I learned, at a funeral I attended last summer. The 3 adult sons stood up and reflected on events in their father's life. It was very person and informative. This man, every Christmas season, would wear one red and one green sock. He sang in the choir and of course you could see his socks as he went up into the choir loff. He was buried in these socks. :-) These adult sons remembered, as far back as they could, that every Christmas morning, their father would set a loud speaker on the front porch (they lived in town) and played Christmas carols for everybody to hear that morning. Susanne

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/39 Surname: Lines, Colby ------------------------- Niagara County, NY Wills Vol. 53 page 165 Mary Ann Lines of Lockport probated 25 July 1898 Daisy Colby, Elsie Colby, infants, William W. Storrs appointed guardian for them. Know all men by these presents that I, Mary Ann Lines of Lockport New York do make publish and declare this my last Will and testament in words following. First. I give and devise the use and income of the house and lot in said Lockport owned by me where I now reside to my daughter Emma Eliza Colby during her lifetime provided however that it shall be used for a residence and no business or trade of any kind shall be carried on therein by anyone during said time and provided further that she shall keep the same in good repair and pay the taxes thereon and keep the same insured in the sum of at least ten hundred dollars and in case she makes default in any of said matters for the space of three months and neglects to pay the taxes or insurance thereon or to keep the same in proper repair to prevent injury thereto or in case she cases to use the same exclusively as a dwelling then my executor hereinafter named shall immediately take possession thereof and rent the same and from the incme threof pay said taxes, insurance and repairs and the balance of said income he shall pay from time to time to my said daughter. Second. At the death of my said daughter Emma said house and lot shall go to my grandchildren son and daughters of my said daughter Emma and I hereby devise the same to them share and share alike, but in the case of the death of any such grandchildren leaving one or more children the share which such one would take if living shall go to her child or children. Third. All the rest residue and remainder of my property real or personal whereever situate I give and devise to my said executor in trust however with power to hold sell convey and invest the same and during the life of my said daughter to pay the net income to her from time to time and at her death to divide the same equally among my said grandchildren and then heirs or next of kin as provided for the house and lot the second clause hereof and in like propportions. Fourth. I make constitute and appoint Frank Shearer of said Lockport as the executor of this will. In Witness Whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this eighth day of September 1896. Mary Ann (her mark x) Lines (L.S.) Witnesses: Jennie M. Keep George R. Keep

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/38 Surname: Lines, Colby ------------------------- Niagara Co NY Wills Vol. 47 page 301 William Lines of Lockport probated 9 Apr 1894 Emma Eliza Colby, daughter, executor of will Maie Colby Harry Colby Daisy Colby Elsie Colby all minors, P. F. King appointed special guardian for them. The Last Will and Testament of William Lines of the City of Lockport in the County of Niagara & State of New York. Item 1. After the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses, I give devise and bequeath all of my estate whether real personal or mixed to Mary Ann Lines my beloved wife, for and during the term of her life, with all power to her to use and enjoy both the principal and interest thereof, or so much thereof as she shall desire or deem necessary for her comfortable maintainance and to that end to mortgage, sell or sums upon such terms and conditions, to such person or persons, by such conveyances containing such covenants as to ttitle as she may find or by her counsel learned in the law be advised re proper expidient or necessary in order to elect such mortgage, sale or conveyance, and said sale may be for cash or upon credit or part cash and part credit as she may choose hereby giving to her generally full power to invest, invest or keep invested the said estate or so much thereof as may remain unconsumedfrom time to time in such manner as she may deem proper. Item 2. Upon the decease of my said wife if my portio nof my said estate shall remain unexpended I direct it as it shall be invested and kept invested so long as may be necessary therefor and the income and profits thereof be annually paid to my daughter Emma Eliza colby during her life and to that end I give to my executors full power to sell and convey the same and from time to time as they shall deem it necessary to change the form or securities thereof. Item 3. Upon the death of my said daughter Emma Eliza Coolby if she shall leave a child or children her surviving, I give devise and bequeath such portion of my said estate as shall then remain to said child or children share and share alike, provided all of said children are then of the age of twenty one years; but if any such child or children shall not then be twenty one years of age my said executors shlal keep said estate invested at interest until the youngest living child shall become of age whereupon the same shall be divided among them and in case any of said children die before said division shall be made leaving a child or children surviving the child or children of the one or ones is dying shall take the share or portion which its or their parent or parents would have been entitled if living. Item 4. And if the said Emma Eliza Colby shall die leaving no child or children her surviving then and in that case I give devise and bequeath such remaining portion of my estate to the children of my brother James Lines who now resisdes in England share and share alike. Item 5. I appoint my friend william H. Baker and Charles T. Kilborne both of the City of Lockport aforesaid executors of this my will and I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of January 1880. William Lines Witnesses: Lewis Harmony of the City of Lockport, N.Y. William Lambert of the City of Lockport, N.Y. Posted by SAMPUBCO for Janice Wilson

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/402 Surname: Foley, Sherlock, O'Brien ------------------------- I'm looking for information about my great grandparents. Jeremiah Foley was born in Donoughmore Parish,Ireland in 1846. He immigrated to Niagara Falls in late 1860's. He married Kathleen Sherlock of County Sligo, Ireland in the early 1870's. They had 5 children, John J., Cornelius, Helen (aka Nellie), Kathleen and Elizabeth. The five children all stayed in the Niagara Falls area. Does anyone have any information on the Foleys o the Sherlocks?

Dear Group, I was sitting here at my computer just now and heard Christmas music slowly coming down Creek Road out here in the country. And it got closer and closer. I kept looking out of my office window toward the road and then I could see the glow of flashing red lights. As they slowly got closer, they got brighter and brighter and then I saw it!! It was our village of Youngstown fire engine covered all over in Christmas lights with a great big Santa Claus on the side!! It was playing Christmas carols and it was manned by members of our volunteer fire company. What a heart warming sight! I knew that it was going all around the streets and roads of the western part of the Town of Porter to treat everybody to a Christmas present from them. Wow, it sure is great to be living in a small community! Keep the holiday spirit,

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/401 Surname: Gibbons ------------------------- Thomas Gibbons,my great grandfather,was living in the Town of Sanborn,Niagara County when three of his children were born.Catherine born 1854,Richard,born 1856 and Thomas,born 1858.I would be interested in finding out if Thomas Gibbons owned any property in Sanborn during those years.I would appreciate any help! Thank you! Dr Ray Gibbons

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Deeds Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraDeed/5 Surname: Gibbons ------------------------- Thomas Gibbons was living in the Town of Sanborn,Niagara County in 1854 when his daughter Catherine was born.Son Richard ,born in 1856 and son Thomas born in 1858.Would any information be available that might show where he owned property or lived?Thank you very much for any help!

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/400 Surname: APPLETON ------------------------- I was looking at a marriage guest register dated 1947. In it was listed a Rev. something APPLETON, of Niagara Falls, NY, who I believe was related to my APPLETON family that had earlier been found in Jefferson cnty, NY. Is anyone familiar with this Reverand Appleton? Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks so much!

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/399 Surname: Young, Bidelman, Bidleman, Taylor, Johnston, Johnson ------------------------- I have several BIDELMAN (BIDLEMAN) relations that settled in Niagara County. The earlier generations of the family settled in Shelby, Orleans CO. about 1817 and spread out from there. Seeking info on : Margaret BIDELMAN, b. 1815 in Manheim, Herkimer Co. m. Stephen YOUNG. At least 3 children: Charles (1837), Albert (1839), Juno (1852). Living in Lockport in 1860. Soloman BIDELMAN, b. 1808. May have married Elizabeth Taylor. Children include: Eugene (1838), Rollin (1841), Mary (1848), Francis (1850). Census records show them living in New Ripton, or Middleport. Louisa BIDELMAN, b. 1827, married Arthur JOHNSTON or JOHNSON. Children include: James, Nancy, Mary Ellen, Homer, Clarissa, Jane, Julia, Charles. Lived in Hartland, Lockport, and Shelby. Anyone with knowledge of these families, please contact me. I have lots and lots of BIDELMAN info. Thank you.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/398 Surname: MCGRAW ------------------------- LOOKING FOR INFOMATION ON PETER AND BRIDGET MCGRAW, CENSES HAS THEM IN LOCKPORT 1865, FARMER, BORN IN IRELAND. PETER ALSO SERVED IN THE 19TH LIGHT ARTY AS A 1ST FR 1862 TO 1863.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/397 Surname: Henderson ------------------------- David Hunter was from County Tyrone,Ireland Married Elizabeth Henderson 1822 County Tyrone,Ireland went to Blackwood's Land ,West Arthurlie 1861

Glenda Subyak has given me permission to forward these Niagara County newspaper items --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: GSubyak@aol.com Rochester, Monroe, N. Y. Democrat & Chronicle July 9, 1892 NIAGARA S. S. DICKERSON has been appointed clerk of the Lockport excise board, in place of Charles M. SOUTHWORTH. As was expected, death has come to the relief of Fred N. BABCOCK, of Lockport, who suffered a stroke of paralysis Thursday morning. He died at 3:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Although but 21 years of age his death will be mourned by a very large circle of friends from whom he had, during his short life won their highest esteem. A father and mother, together with one sister and brother survive him. The 5-year-old son of Joseph WINKLEMAN of Lockport was run over by a switch engine near Green street at Lockport yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The little fellow was knocked between the rails and two cars passed over him. Fortunately a low brake was the only thing that harmed him and that broke his arm and also made quite a scalp wound. It was a very narrow escape. No blame is attached to the railroad. Deputy United States Marshall WEAVER has arrested Captain Luron D. WILSON of Lockport on the charge of defrauding the government by helping one James S. LAIRD to obtain a pension unlawfully. It is said that LAIRD has skipped out and cannot be found. It is thought that the evidence against WILSON will not be sufficient to hold him. He had an examination before United States Commissioner POUND yesterday afternoon and was released on his own recognizance. ***************** NIAGARA'S DEAD Lewiston, N. Y., July 8 — The body of an unknown man with a bullet in his head was found in the Niagara river at Youngstown yesterday. There is no clue to the man's identity. ************** Submitted by Glenda Subyak # 991004 ________________________________________________________________ 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/396 Surname: Adam Stevens ------------------------- This is a family born in Wilsons,N.Y and Painted Post N.Y. They settled in Ontario Canada

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/395 Surname: Stevens, Greene, Hill ------------------------- Looking for information on Seneca Stevens born about 1790 maybe in Niagara Co Ny., married Mary Greene dau of John and Mary Hill Greene, their first dau Olive was born abt 1812-3 in NY. In 1835 they came to Michigan

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/37 Surname: McNALL, SHELTON, McCHESNEY ------------------------- Niagara Co., NY wills Lockport 47-25 probated 9/11/1893 Last Will and Testament I, Frances Josephine McNall, being of sound mind and memory so make, ordain, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say: First. I direct the payment of my just debts, if any, and my funeral expenses. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my sister Cornelia B. Sheldon all of my property of every name and description which I may be possessed at the time of my death except as herein disposed of in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth clauses thereof. Third. I give and bequeath to my niece Mary N. Shelton my best bureau and my amethyst ring which are to be given to her by my executrix hereafter named when she shall have reached the age if eighteen years also my gold watch and chain which shall be given to her in the same manner _____ _____ at the age of eighteen by my said executrix Fourth. I give and bequeath to my nephew George B. Shelton the sum of One Hundred Dollars to be given to him by my said executrix when the age of twenty one years. Fifth. I give and bequeath to my sister in law Alma Shelton my Jersey calf which I recently bought of Helmer White. Sixth. I give and bequeath Carrie McChesney my gold ball earrings. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my sister Cornelia B. Shelton to be executrix of this my Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the Tenth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and ninety three. Frances Josephine McNall (seal) The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Frances Josephine Shelton (this looks like a mistake) in our presence, and acknowledged by her to each of us; and she at the same time declared the above instrument, so subscribed, to be her last Will and Testament; and we, at her request and in her presence, and, in the presence of each other, do here sign as witness thereto. Maria N. Scribner residing at Lockport, N.Y. C. L. Nicholls residing at Lockport, N.Y. will acquired from SAMPUBCO transcribed by Janet L Kral

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/35 Surname: McNALL ------------------------- Niagara Co., NY wills Royalton 51-353 probated 9/11/1897 I, John Q McNall, of the Town of Royalton, Niagara County NY of the age of Sixty Six years and upwards, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of life Do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in the manner following viz_ First. After the payment of all of my just debts and funeral expenses I give and bequeath to my wife Carrie M. McNall the use during her natural life of all of the personal property and effects of which I may die seized_with full power and authority to sell and dispose of any of the said personal effects or property as she may deem requisite and and proper with power to substitute other property in lieu of that sold or not as she may in her judgment deem best_It being my object and intent hereby to give to my said wife full control over the said personal property with power to use up and consume the same if necessary so as to enable her thereby to keep and maintain the house on the farm hereinafter bequeathed to her and my children_in substantially the same way as in my life time_And after her death_I give and bequeath to my Son, Morse J. McNall and my daughter Hellen McNall all of the rest residue and remainder of my said personal estate with any increase of substitution thereof that may have taken the place of that left at the time of my death in equal proportions share and share alike. Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my said wife the use of the real estate of which I die seized for and during the term of her natural life subject to the conditions that my daughter Hellen shall have a home thereupon with my said wife And my said Son Morse J. as well as long as the same shall be occupied and maintained as a home by my said wife with the personal property aforesaid. And I direct that said home be maintained until my said daughter shall have married and provided herself with a home elsewhere or elected to make her home elsewhere though unmarried and until my said Son shall elect to make a home elsewhere. Third: The provision aforesaid made as to the right of my said Son Morse J. and my said daughter Hellen to have the said right to a home with their said Mother and as to her maintaining the same in part for their benefit is made Upon the theory that they will severally continue as long as they may live at home to aid and assist their mother in the management of the farm and household as heretofore and it is my request that they do so. And upon the death of my said wife I give devise and bequeath all of the rest residue and remainder of the said Real Estate of which I may die seized to my Sons John E. & Morse J. and to my said daughter Hellen in equal proportions, share and share alike. Subject however to the condition that our of the proportionate shares of my said sons John E. and Morse J. they shall each pay to my said daughter Hellen within one Month after they shall become entitled thereto the sum of $100 making in the aggregate $300 And in case of the death of either of my said children before the death of my said wife I will and direct and in such case I give, devise and bequeath to the said child or children the same share that its parent would have taken if living. And I further Will and direct that if my said daughter shall survive that the said charge of $300 shall be paid to her by the other survivor if any one there shall be. I make the payment of said $300 to my said daughter, a lien upon the said Two thirds of my said real estate not devised to her hereby. Fourth and Lastly: I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Carrie M. McNall Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have thereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of May A.D. 1897. John Q. McNall LS The foregoing instrument consisting of Two Typewritten Sheets was upon the day it bears date signed sealed published and declared by the said Testator in our presence to be his last Will and Testament Whereupon we at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have severally subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. John L. Cramer Royalton Niagara Co. N.Y. James S. Cramer Royalton Niagara Co. N.Y.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/NiagaraWill/33 Surname: McNALL, ROBINSON ------------------------- Niagara Co., NY wills Royalton 28-205 probated 8/30/1884 The Last will and testament of John McNall of the Town of Royalton, Niagara County. I, John McNall aged eighty two years being of sound and disposing mind and memory and being desirous of making such disposition of my property as shall be just and equitable do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner and form following. First: I will and direct that all the just debts I may be owing at the time of my decease including the expenses of my last sickness and funeral shall be paid in preference to any devise or bequest here in contained. Second: i give devise and bequeath unto my wife Lucy C. McNall her heirs and assigns absolutely and forever the horse harness and buggy kept for my own private use prior to and at the time of my decease. Also give devise and bequeath unto my said wife Lucy and to her heirs and assigns absolutely and for ever the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in money annually during the term of her natural life provided she remains unmarried but if she marries then for and during such time as she remains unmarried to be paid to her out of my estate in equal semi annual payments. The provision herein made for my said wife Lucy are hereby declared to be in lieu of her dower interest in all the real estate of which I may die seized. Third: I give devise and bequeath unto my grandchild Lura McNall only child of my son Uriah McNall deceased and to her heirs and assigns forever the sum of five hundred dollars. Fourth: I give devise and bequeath unto my son Noah McNall and to his heirs and assigns absolutely and forever the sum of five hundred dollars. Fifth: I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Rosaline Cordelia and to her heirs and assigns absolutely and forever my portrait. Sixth: I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Emeline S. Robinson now the wife of Edward D. Robinson and to her heirs and assigns forever the portrait of her mother. Seventh: I give devise and bequeath unto my son John Q. A. McNall and to his heirs and assigns absolutely and forever the ___________large family Bible. Eighth: I give devise and bequeath unto my wife Lucy McNall and to her heirs assigns absolutely and forever the Brussels Carpet now on the floor of the parlor also my Mahogany bedstead and the springs belonging to and used with said bedstead. I deemed it advisable to will the large family Bible containing the family record to my eldest son for that purpose of keeping the record in my family and for this reason I did not will it to my wife but in lieu of the Bible I willed to my wife the Mahogany bedstead which is of more value than that Bible. Ninth: I will and direct that the said legacy of two hundred and fifty dollars a year to my wife Lucy C. be a lien on that part of my farm lying north of the Niagara Road and hereby declare that the said legacy is a lien on that part of my farm lying north of the Niagara Road. Tenth: i give devise and bequeath unto my children Rosaline Cordelia, John Quincy Adams, James Henry, Emeline S. now the wife of Edward D. Robinson, Watson Clark, and Benjamin Franklin and to their heirs and assigns absolutely and forever all that part of my farm lying north of the Niagara Road supposed to contain one hundred and ten acres also that part lying south of the Niagara Road supposed to contain thirty acres. Also the equal one half in common and undivided of twenty six and a half acres of land lying in the south part of the town of Royalton which is owned by me and Jeremiah Mitchell, all of which is to be divided equally between them share and share alike. Eleventh: I give devise and bequeath unto my wife Lucy C. McNall and Rosaline Cordelia McNall and to their heirs and assigns absolutely and forever all the personal property together with the household goods to be divided equally between them share and share alike. Twelfth: I hereby appoint John Q. McNall to be administrator of my estate. Thirteenth: I hereby revoke annul and make void all former wills by me made. Fourteenth: In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of February 1884. John McNall The foregoing instrument containing nearly one and a half sheets was on the day of the date thereof subscribed by John McNall the testator in our presence and in the presence of each of us and he at that same time declared it to be his last will and testament and we at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses. S. C. Canfield Post Office Address Lockport, New York W. H. Chapin Gasport New York probate lists witnesses as Sarah C. Canfield and William H. Chapin will acquired from SAMPUBCO transcribed by Janet L Kral

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NY/Niagara/394 Surname: Bates, Tempel ------------------------- Help, I am dead-ended. My gggrandfather, Nathan Bates is on the 1820 Federal Census in the Township of Hartland, Niagara Co., NY. He was born somewhere in Vermont in 1796. His wife, Charity Tempel, was born somewhere in NY in 1801/02. I don't know when they married, but they had their first child, Edward Stubbs Bates, circa 1823 in Tonawanda, NY. At least that is what Edward claims in a newspaper interview around 1900. The family moved to Wayne, Steuben Co., NY before the 1825 NY Census, because they are on that census in Steuben Co. The family grew by at least 6 more children, and then they moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1853. (Actually Edward and another brother went about five years sooner) I cannot find any trace of Nathan or Charity dying and being buried in Michigan. One family story has Nathan returning to NY to care for an ailing mother. Charity was in Michigan until at least December 1864. Could Nathan have died in NY? And was he buried there somewhere? After Charity died, was she moved to NY to be buried with her husband? Are they both resting next to Nathan's mother somewhere? I'm hoping that the answer to these questions will lead me to Nathan's and Charity's parents somewhere. I am also interested in Edward's middle name of Stubbs. Does that ring a bell with anyone? Any help with any of the above would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much. Les Bates

I have recently found out that I have more family in Niagara Co, that I thought. I knew my Taylor's had moved to Niagara Falls about 1918, I did not know the Freeman's had followed or could have already been here and didn't know the Harvey connection. My Taylor's that I know of that moved to Niagara Falls are: George and Elizabeth Taylor. The Freeman's are John T Freeman m. Elizabeth James Freeman, at this time I do not know who John's parents are, I suspect. I know he died in 1965. I didn't find his obit the last time I went to the library. Mary Harvey died July 28, 1964 I suspect that John T. Freeman and Mary were brother and sister. Mary's husband was Charles and he died in 1923. Any one else researching these families? Patty ____________NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_________ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___________________________________________________________

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/393 Surname: Chappell, Pangburn ------------------------- I am looking for a marriage record of Charles Frances Chappell and Lydia Pangburn. I believe they were married on 31Jan 1871 in Wilson,Niagara County,New York. I am hoping that the marriage record will give their parents names. Thanking you in advance for any help Nancy Jess