The USGenWeb site list the cemetery, but no listing of inventory. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/ HAVE A GREAT DAY John S Wilkinson Rome, New York -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 8:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NYONEIDA-L] St. Mary's Cemetery, Irish Ridge, Verona, NY In about 1999, there was a web site containing an inventory of tombstones in St. Mary's Cemetery, Irish Ridge, Verona, NY. Since about 2000, this site is no where to be found. Does anyone know what became of the information? ==== NYONEIDA Mailing List ==== Contact the List Manager at [email protected] Oneida Co Surname page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/oneida.html List Rules http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/mailing.html Oneida Co Genealogical & Historical Site http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/

In about 1999, there was a web site containing an inventory of tombstones in St. Mary's Cemetery, Irish Ridge, Verona, NY. Since about 2000, this site is no where to be found. Does anyone know what became of the information?

Name: Edwin Pester Arrival Date: Jun 29, 1850 Age: 30 y 3 m Gender: M Port of Arrival: New York Port of Departure: Liverpool Place of Origin: Great Britain Ship: Columbus Family Identification: 13308610 Microfilm Serial Number: M237 Microfilm Roll Number: 89 Name: Edwin Pester Year: 1856 Place: Scott Co., Iowa Source Publication Code: 2771 Primary Immigrant: Pester, Edwin Source Bibliography: GREENLEE, JANET. Naturalization Index of Scott County, Iowa, 1842-1930. Des Moines: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1981. 228p. Page: 149 Name: Sarah Jane Pester Arrival Date: 27 Sep 1851 Age: 27 Gender: Female Port of Departure: Hull, England Destination: United States of America Place of Origin: Great Britain Ship Name: Harlequin Port of Arrival: New York Line: 22 Microfilm Roll: 105 List Number: 1436 Name: Maria Jane Pester Arrival Date: 27 Sep 1851 Age: 2 Gender: Female Port of Departure: Hull, England Destination: United States of America Place of Origin: Great Britain Ship Name: Harlequin Port of Arrival: New York Line: 23 Microfilm Roll: 105 List Number: 1436

Dear Diane, Thank you so much for offering to do this. The surname is PESTER. Edwin may have been traveling with his wife Sarah Jane and daughter Maria J., or he may have made two trips quite close to 1851, one of them alone. He sailed from England, and although he lived in Hull (Kingston upon Hull) they may have left from Liverpool. He was in Davenport, Iowa by 1852, but it isn't clear whether his wife and child were with him at that point or came later. Thanks again for the effort. Sarah

The following is an article written by Lee Wood. I think you all will be able to relate to this. TOMBSTONE SECRETS Do any of you have a member of your family who is into genealogy? If so, you will have no problem relating to this article. There is one in my clan, but it's for sure, I'm not the one. I can't even spell the word without looking it up. The zealot in this field of interest would be my sister. I won't say she's fanatical about the subject, but she definitely doesn't take it lightly. While she may go to the grocery store and forget one of the items she went after, you can ask her about great- great-great uncle John, or cousin Sally Mae, seven times removed, and without batting an eye, she can fire off more information that The Census Bureau. And, unless you're one of the (genealogists), you don't want to among their group when they get together and start talking. I really do believe they speak a foreign language, so the "outsiders" can't understand them. They have clubs and communicate with people all over the world. they have large gala affairs where the members and guests fly in from other places, and they all eat, drink, and talk about those who have passed. I'm here to tell you, when I attend a party, the last thing I want to do is discuss dead people. Once, my sister, mother and I had been out of town shopping and we were on our way back. Their idea of a fun day is to stop at every little antique store -- every little gift shop -- every little clothing outlet -- and last, but not least, have lunch or dinner (or both) in some nice restaurant. That is not my definition of pleasure and those type of outings tire me to no end. Also, patience is not one of my virtues, and when my body and mind have had enough, so has my patience. That day, it had almost reached the danger point. My sister was driving -- my mother was sitting in the passenger seat, and they were chatting up a storm -- no sign of fatigue. I was in the back seat, trying to remain civil until we got home and I could kick off my heels and pull off my tummy control pantyhose. Then my sister exclaimed, "I think I see a cemetery over in the back of that field." My mother confirmed it. What did we do? Turned off on a lane that looked as though it hadn't been used for years. Driving over bumps and through tall grasses -- making a road where that one ended -- we were headed for the graveyard. My sister was on a mission. When we finally got there, they (Mom and sis) jumped out of the car and fought brambles to get to the monuments and find out who was buried there. Sis found a headstone that had information she thought might help her research -- so she yanked a sheet of white paper off her drawing pad, got a graphite pencil, and placing the paper over the etchings, began gently moving the lead across the paper to make a copy. All the while, I kept asking myself, "What am I doing here?" And praying that the person who owned the land wouldnt come up with a shotgun and ask the same question. One thing that did activate my curiosity was an old mausoleum. I had never seen one before. It had deteriorated so much that the identifying data had been destroyed, and some of the stones lay loose around the entrance. It gave me the willies, and I half expected the occupant to come outside to see what was going on. Of course, that would have put me into a permanent coma -- but I don't believe it would have fazed my mother and sister. I think they would have just asked him his name, rank, and serial number -- and about every member of his family. Still, over all, I am interested in the ancestral history my mother and sister have documented. Some of it might help explain why our family is so strange. For instance, Sis traced one link of lineage back to the year 1774, then she said it was like coming to a dead end -- It was as if they never existed before that time. Maybe they were aliens. Maybe they came from another planet on a UFO. It's possilbe! Without valid proof to contradict it, how can you argue that it didn't happen? Another side of the family line she traced led back to Massachusetts, circa 1700. She's never been able to get authentic verification of that, but I feel sure the information is correct. And, I'd be willing to wager that the area was in or around Salem -- perhaps with a relative or two on the receiving end of a fiery death. I surely wouldn't find this somthing to boast about, but at least it would give a legitimate foundation to those times when some have referred to me as a "Witch." As terrible as that sounds, it's better than the times when others have called me by a similar name that begins with a "B." I even had one very prominent man who became extremely irate when I didn't go along with his requests, to combine the two and call me a "Witch-B----." Am I one? I'm a bit unusual -- but no, I don't think I am a witch --certainly not one given special powers. And, I know for a fact that I am not a female dog. Well, enough of this playing with your mind. All kidding asike, I very much want to know who and what our ancestors were -- "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." My sister took a hiatus from doing research a few years ago when she had some things going on in her life. Now, I think she's getting back on track and I sincerely hope she will start spending time again in those dusty archives, and begin visiting new cemeteries. I really want a copy of everything she finds -- I just hope she doesn't make me go with her to find it.

Would you be willing to look for a Brydon family in Rome, Oneida County, NY?: John Brydon m. Jane Crosby before 1837 William Alfred Brydon born ca. 1837-39 Rome, NY Edward Richard Brydon born ca. 1839 Rome, NY Thank you for your assistance. I would truly appreciate it. [email protected] ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

I recently wrote about McDonald - in Marcy and perhaps Holland Patent. Joannah McDonold the mother age 58 in 1880 children - Joseph, Catharine (Kitty - a school teacher), Mike & Julia Another name that is likely associated in some way with this family - is McGlaughlin In the family notes along is the name McGlaughlin - in Mohawk.... (yes I know Herkimer County) Maguire is also written right with that surname. This I know to be the - Terrence & Bridget Maguire Family of Mohawk. (Bridget Maguire's mother is Mary Dillon) There is a John McDonald killed in the Civil War .... does any one know him ? I'm wondering if he might be Joaanah's husband. All of these families have a common link with the Perry O'Neil Family (Perry age 62 in the 1850 census) Mark [email protected]

The Washington Post January 10, 1900 pg. 3 DIED. MILLER-On Monday, January 8, 1900, at her late residence, 1616 Twenty-first street northwest. Mrs. Jane O. Miller, widow of the late Brig. Gen. Morris S. Miller. Funeral services at St. John's Church at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 11. Interment at Utica, N. Y. Margy Bousman [email protected]

The Washington Post October 3, 1878 pg. 1 UTICA, N.Y., Oct. 2.-Cyrus D. Prescott, of Rome, was nominated for Congress by the Republicans of the Oneida district to-day. Margy Bousman [email protected]

The Washington Post October 2, 1878 pg. 1 By the Associated Press. UTICA, N.Y., Oct. 1.-James Mitchell has been nominated for Congress by the Greenbackers of the Oneida district. Margy Bousman [email protected]

The Washington Post September 28, 1878 pg. 1 Special Dispatch to THE POST. ROME, N. Y., Sept. 27.-The Oneida county Democratic convention to-day nominated J. Thos. Sprigg, of Utica, for Congress. The convention adopted resolutions declaring for hard money, denouncing the electoral frauds and indorsing Gov. Robinson. Margy Bousman [email protected]

Would you be willing to look for the following folks who came from Germany and settled in Rome, Oneida County, NY?: John & Frederica Wittmann, 1891 Ernest & Rachel Weisse, 1883 Frederick & Caroline Wittmann, 1882 Gustave & Bertha Agonath, 1885 I appreciate any help you can give me with these folks. Thank you for your time. Joyce Greineder

Does anyone have any information/related to this family that could help me ? Found in the 1880 Census, Oneida County, Marcy Joannah McDonald widowed age 58 born Ireland - Catharine McDonald daughter age 27 School Teacher Joseph F. McDonald son age 18 Farm Laborer <A couple of houses away - working as a farm hand is 20 year old Mike McDonald> I think that this Joannah may be the Joannah living with Perry O'Neil in the 1850 Census - Marcy In that census Joannah in her 20s is living with Perry O'Neil and my Great Grandmother Margaret Fitzsimmons (age 2) I have another source which indicates a Joe, Julia and Mike McDonald are related to my O'Neil/Fitzsimmons family. I'm looking to establish that Perry O'Neil & Catharine (born Ireland - buried St. Agnes Utica) are parents not only of Mary O'Neil Dillon died 1901 Catharine O'Neil Fitzsimmons died 1848 James O'Neil died 1855 but also of Johanna (Joannah) O'Neil - McDonald (I haven't had a chance to go to Albany with this yet - nor check out sources in Utica) Note the following info as well - found on the Oneida Website: Obit: McDONALD - In Holland Patent, New York, February 6, 1887, KITTIE, beloved daughter of Johanna McDonald, aged 33 years and 10 days. She leaves a mother, sister and two brothers. (RCFeb11/1887) AND Julia MCDONALD 1858 Born NY age 22 Occupation: Asylum Attendants <Single> Father's Birthplace & Mother's Birthplace IRE THANKS Mark [email protected] ( can anyone help ? ) The O'Neils - Fitzsimmons - Dillons are also connected to the Terrence Maguire family of Mohawk - The Weldon's of Richfield Springs John Butler Family James Doyle Family (Kiernan Farm - Whitesboro) Nicholas Kaut Family

Carol~ Try the translation site at: http://world.altavista.com/ Good Luck, Michael Burdick Resent-From: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Wed Mar 3, 2004 8:33:13 AM US/Central To: [email protected] Subject: [NYONEIDA-L] Does anyone speak German? I just received an e-mail from Switzerland in regards to my family records. It is in German and cannot read it. Does anyone speak german that could translate this for me? Thank You Carol ==== NYONEIDA Mailing List ==== Contact the List Manager at [email protected] Oneida Co Surname page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/oneida.html List Rules http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/mailing.html Oneida Co Genealogical & Historical Site http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/

I would suggest going to a college campus, if near by, or even a high school. A friend of mine done this and got excellent results. Good luck! Renee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 9:33 AM Subject: [NYONEIDA-L] Does anyone speak German? > I just received an e-mail from Switzerland in regards to my family records. > It is in German and cannot read it. Does anyone speak german that could > translate this for me? Thank You > Carol > > > ==== NYONEIDA Mailing List ==== > Contact the List Manager at [email protected] > Oneida Co Surname page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/oneida.html > List Rules http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/mailing.html > Oneida Co Genealogical & Historical Site http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/ >

Hi Carol You also might consider going to altavista.com and choosing the link call "Translate". You can choose to translate from German to English, then type in the information. It is an actual translation, but it should give you the general idea of the message. Good luck Barbara [email protected] wrote: I just received an e-mail from Switzerland in regards to my family records. It is in German and cannot read it. Does anyone speak german that could translate this for me? Thank You Carol ==== NYONEIDA Mailing List ==== Contact the List Manager at [email protected] Oneida Co Surname page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/oneida.html List Rules http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/mailing.html Oneida Co Genealogical & Historical Site http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/

I would appreciate a lookup of immigration records on my great-grandparents. They were not married at the time of Immigration and the family story says she came a year earlier then him. Census records say she came in 1880 or 1881 and he came in 1881 or 1882. There names, approximate ages and immigration years follow: Catherine Speers, 19 or 20 years, 1880 or 1881 Robert A. McLaughlin, 20 or 21 years, 1881 or 1882 Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Dave

I just received an e-mail from Switzerland in regards to my family records. It is in German and cannot read it. Does anyone speak german that could translate this for me? Thank You Carol

I would also like a lookup if possible. Bernhard Diez or Dietz or Deitz, immigrated in 1884 Christina Besserer or Christina Staab, immigrated in 1883 This is my grandfather and grandmother. Any help would be greatly appreciated. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 1:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NYONEIDA-L] New york passenger list 1851-1891 lookup

I just want to thank everyone who responded to my request for a Yott lookup on the New York Passenger List. It wasn't who I thought it might be, but could be another distant relative. This is a great group and I'm proud to belong to this list. Thank you, Renee