The Orange County (NY) Genealogical Society has recently received donations of many back issues of the Genealogical Magazine of NJ -- and we are now attempting to complete the set and make them available for our researchers. Anyone wishing to clean out their closets of back issues to help us in this quest, please contact me here or the Society by regular mail. Dan Burrows Research Room Chairman

Newburgh as a city is close to Dutchess Co and Putnam county; perhaps she was born in New burgh but the family was not from orange County (I do not see many FAY or Kearney families not born in Ireland (or first generation, born NY but parents born Ireland) in Orange Co, NY in 1880 census. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Julianne Wright Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [NYORANGE] Julia FAY My greatgrandmother, Julia FAY, listed Newburgh as her place of birth on her marriage certificate. She was born on 1 Feb 1883, the daughter of James FAY and Julia KEARNEY [information drawn from her marriage and death certificates]. Her mother supposedly died in childbirth. I have contacted the clerks of both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh, and neither can find record of either this birth or death. Julia was orphaned at an early age and worked at an inn or restaurant owned by relatives. At some point, visitors at the inn "adopted" her and brought her in NYC, where she later married Michael Cleary and died in 1961. Any information or hints on what to do next would be greatly appreciated. I suppose writing to the Catholic churches in the area to search for baptism or burial records would be the next step. As I live in California, I can't search the records in person. I would love to hear from any Fays or Kearneys in the area who might be able to help. My grandmother (Julia's daughter) always said she was seventh generation American, which might mean one of the two sides had been in the area a long time. Should I extend my search to other towns near Newburgh? Thanks in advance! Julianne

My greatgrandmother, Julia FAY, listed Newburgh as her place of birth on her marriage certificate. She was born on 1 Feb 1883, the daughter of James FAY and Julia KEARNEY [information drawn from her marriage and death certificates]. Her mother supposedly died in childbirth. I have contacted the clerks of both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh, and neither can find record of either this birth or death. Julia was orphaned at an early age and worked at an inn or restaurant owned by relatives. At some point, visitors at the inn "adopted" her and brought her in NYC, where she later married Michael Cleary and died in 1961. Any information or hints on what to do next would be greatly appreciated. I suppose writing to the Catholic churches in the area to search for baptism or burial records would be the next step. As I live in California, I can't search the records in person. I would love to hear from any Fays or Kearneys in the area who might be able to help. My grandmother (Julia's daughter) always said she was seventh generation American, which might mean one of the two sides had been in the area a long time. Should I extend my search to other towns near Newburgh? Thanks in advance! Julianne

I think I remember someone researching the surname MARTIN on this list. If the names Franz Carl MARTIN August Julius MARTIN Johanna (Prause) MARTIN are ones you are researching, please contact me off list. I may have information that would interest you. Marge Every day is a new song.

Aaron McCONNELL, b. ca. 1787 in Orange Co., NY: died 11 Jan. 1851, Warwick, Orange Co., NY. He was the son of Philip McConnell (d. 1818) in Warwick, Orange Co., NY. Can anyone offer any help as to wife or children of Aaron McCONNELL? Date of marriage? Any information at all will be most welcome. Thanks. Mona, Richmond, IN

My 5X great grandfather, Philip McConnell, served in the Rev. War and resided in Warwick where he died in 1818. I have not yet been able to come up with the name of his wife. His will named his children and I do need some help with them. Charles McConnell was born 1778 and died 1827, Steuben Co., NY. He married Sally Sammons. Asa McConnell (1779-1853), Schuyler Co., NY; married Demaris ?? Can anyone help with her maiden name? They may have been married in Orange Co., NY. John McConnell (1786-1871) remained in Orange Co, NY; married Anna/Ann Onderdonk and I have the information on most of their family. Aaron McConnell (1787-1854) apparently also remained in Orange Co., NY. I have no wife for him and no children, if he was married. Can anyone help? Elizabeth McConnell (1789-1875) {My 4X great grandmother} married William Crabtree and they resided in Vernon, Sussex Co., NJ. I have the information on their family. Mary McConnell married a McCONNELL--I need help/information. Susan McConnell married Benjamin Bennett--need dates and additional information. Sarah McConnell married a McMurtry - I need help/information. Peter McConnell (d. 1834) Schuyler, NY. Married Fanny ?? maiden name unknown. Need help/information: Fanny's maiden name; dates, children, etc. And if anyone would have the parentage of Philip McConnell (d. 1818), that would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Mona, Richmond, IN

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The Orange County Genealogical Society, located at 101 Main Street, Goshen NY 10924 is pleased to announce the opening of its brand new official website, which can be accessed at: http://ocgsny.org/ Our webmaster, Joe DeLorenzo, has just recently created this website, with input from many of the local OCGS volunteers. Major pages include directions, historians, membership, OCGS queries, programs & events,publications, publications order form, things available in the research room, and research room hours. Please pass the word that it is now directly accessible at the URL given above. It's a beginning, and will be refined and expanded as time and resources permit. We hope you like it and that you will come to Goshen to take advantage of the tremendous resources at OCGS during our posted hours. NOTE: This website supercedes all previous OCGS websites. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Orange County Genealogical Society, located at 101 Main Street, Goshen NY 10924 is pleased to announce the opening of its brand new official website, which can be accessed at: http://ocgsny.org/ Our webmaster, Joe DeLorenzo, has just recently created this website, with input from many of the local OCGS volunteers. Major pages include directions, historians, membership, OCGS queries, programs & events,publications, publications order form, things available in the research room, and research room hours. Please pass the word that it is now directly accessible at the URL given above. It's a beginning, and will be refined and expanded as time and resources permit. We hope you like it and that you will come to Goshen to take advantage of the tremendous resources at OCGS during our posted hours. NOTE: This website supercedes all previous OCGS websites. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Is there anyone who might have access to the Port Jervis Gazette for 2004? I am trying to locate an obituary of a man who died in PA but whose obituary appeared in the Port Jervis paper. Thank you. Kathy Campbell Jacksonville, FL

I have been reading over my notes in Hall file and found the following: Carol Miles sent letter in 1993 that a Mary Milicent Hall is in David Smith's coffin book in Southfields area d at age 82 on 19 Dec 1863 James Hall purchased the coffin and said that William Hall would pay for it. I am looking for proof that James Hall and Mary Hall d 1863 are the parents of Millie Hall b abt 1814 d bef 1900 in Midvale, Passaic, NJ married John Cable and Aaron Redner William Hall b 1828 d bef 1900 married Elizabeth Redner dgt of Peter Redner Nathan Hall b abt 1804 Elizabeth Hall b 1822 d 1890 in Passaic, Paterson, NJ married Peter Redner John Hall b abt 1810 married to Susan age 45 in 1860 and living with his mother Mary age 77 children Mary 8 Nathaniel 6 Marinda 2 and a James Hall who gets the coffin for his mother Joseph T. Earl paid $4.25 on 23 Jan 1864 and William Hall paid $10.00 on 19 Mar 1864 Carol Miles said on death certificate of William Hall it said his mother was Mary and father was James Hall I did not find Joseph T. Earl but did find the following Joseph S. Earl living in neighborhood of Hall family in 1860. He is married to a Caroline B. maiden name Earl. I can find no family connection to the Hall family. Does anyone know why he would pay for 1/3 of coffin? According to familyl search Joseph Sears Earl was b 18 Mar 1828 Turners, Orange, NY d 9 Jan 1905 Highland Mills, Orange, NY parents John Earl and Martha Thorn married Caroine B. Earl 22 Oct 1855 1860 US, NY Orange, Monroe M653 Roll 833 p 362 Joseph S. Earl 32 b NY farmer $4000 $800 Phebe E. 3 (d Feb 1942) Harriet 10/12 Elenaor S. 11 Hannah Conklin 15 domestic next dwelling Peter Lewis 26 Adelide 28 Emma 1 Matilda 3/12 Albert Smith Elizabeth Cable 18 domestic (Elizabeth Cable is dgt of Millie (Hall) Cable Redner and it is Elizabeth's grandmother who needed coffin) 1900 Woodbury ED 57 sheet 7 dwelilng 40 family 44 Joseph F. Earl b Mar 1828 all NY Caroline B. Earl b May 1827 in ???MI mother and father b NY 6 children and 3 alive THis is info on William Hall who paid 2/3 of the coffin William Hall death certificate lists his father name as James Hall and mother Mary from Carol Miles 1850 US Census NY, Orange, Monroe, dwelling 107, family 107 Wm. Hall, 22, laborer, b NY Elizabeth Hall, 20, b NY 1855 NY, Orange, Monroe Census family 90 live in frame house worth $100 William Hall, 27, all b Orange County, laborer Elizabeth Hall, 23, Chancy Hall, 4, male Anna Hall, 2, Elizabeth Hall, 1 1860 US, NY, Orange, Monroe, p 418 dwelling 1632 family 1704 John Hall 45 Colyer Mary Hall 77 Susan Hall 45 Mary 8 Nathaniel 6 Marinda 2 dwelling 1635 family 1705 William Hall 38 Elizabeth 28 Chancy Hall 10 Anna A. Hall 10 Isabella Hall 6 William Hall 3 Caroline 5/12 1870 US, NY, Orange, Monroe, Turners 17 Aug 1870 p 103 dwelling 765 family 740 William Hall 43 works in basket factory $150 all b NY Elizabeth 38 Chancy 19 works in iron mines Ann A. 17 works in basket factory Isabella 15 works in basket factory Wm H. 12 Caroline 10 Sarah 4 Emma 2 John Levison 22 1880 Census Place: Monroe, Orange, New York Source: FHL Film 1254910 National Archives Film T9-0910 Page 366C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Wm. HALL Self M M W 57 NY Occ: Miner Fa: NY Mo: NY Elizabeth HALL Wife F M W 47 NY Occ: K. House Fa: NY Mo: NY Sarah HALL Dau F S W 16 NY Occ: School Fa: NY Mo: NY Emma HALL Dau F S W 12 NY Occ: School Fa: NY Mo: NY Does anyone have date of death of any of these people? Judy Ullman

Help needed: Nicholas J COX b. 1863, married Margaret (unknown) about 1889. Nicholas was the son of McCoy Cox and Caroline Roe of Sussex Co., NJ. When and where did Nicholas die? 1900 & 1910 censuses they were in Deckertown Boro and South Wantage Twp., respectively. In 1920 they were in MOntgomery, Orange Co., NY. I have no access to 1930 census. Who was Margaret, his wife? Parentage? When and where did she die? Buried? Any help most appreciated. Mona, Richmond, IN

Hi Celia; I don't recognize any of those names as relatives. I was born in Cornwall Hospital and grew up in Newburgh. May I ask a big favor, could you send me down memory lane and scan the pictures for me, I would just love to see them? Thank you for offering to share. My Best, Linda Genealogy Volunteer RAOGK Volunteer WWW.RAOGK.COM Ferguson, Serviss, Morgan, NJ, NY...Newburgh families Ferguson, Ward, Butler, Tobey, ME, NY...Newburgh families Ferguson, Harford, Daly, Barnes, IRE, NY, CT USA

Hi Listers, Regarding posts about Westlake's Farm in Newburgh, NY: I have been going through more old pictures today and I found one which is labeled "Prospect Hill, Newburgh, NY, August, 1898". Some of the buildings in the background look like they are the same buildings in the photos labeled Westlake's Farm, although the photo is not labeled as such. The names of the people in the photo are listed on the matting for the photo. Here they are: Charles E. Hope Mrs. Charles E. Hope Mrs. John W. Sherwood Mrs. Keeler Edith H. Sherwood John W. Sherwood Mrs. Carrie H. Roberts Frank Keeler Robert H, Allis Edgar A. Pember I recognize all of these names as my ancestors except for Robert H. Allis and Edgar A. Pember. I am sending this information out in order to help nail down where in Newburgh, NY Prospect Hill was and to see if there are any people out there related to any of these names. Celia

Dear List, I have some photos labeled "Westlake's Farm" taken in Newburgh, NY in the early 1900's. The photos are of mostly of my grandmother and some animals on the farm. There is one with several people in them and parts of some buildings can be seen in the distance. If anyone is interested in seeing these photos, I can scan and send them to you. I don't know how well they will scan. They are very old and some are quite faded. But- I can try. Celia

In a message dated 7/13/2006 1:06:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: The further back you go the more likely cousins married cousins, narrowing the list of ancestors. I really don't have to go too far back. Maybe there just wasn't anyone else to marry? First cousins marrying first cousins among my Orange Co people of Lamoreaux and Davenports. They seemed to like to intermarry with about 3 different families. I have a few CT families that did the same. I descend from 5 different couples at least twice. When you read literature like Jane Austen's works, they even talk about characters marrying their first cousins and it being encouraged. Valerie

Nancy, You are so good with NJ History. I thought I would ask you or anyone else on the list about this place. In researching my Rusling ? Bennett family I have come across Newburgh, NJ but can't locate it on any of my current maps. Is there such a place or was there a place named that? Thanks Ann Brown On 7/13/06, pascalfl <[email protected]> wrote: > > The only thing I will add to this is that actually, at some point the > shape > becomes more like a diamond than a pyramid. The further back you go the > more likely cousins married cousins, narrowing the list of ancestors. > > Nancy > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pic" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 7:11 AM > Subject: [NYORANGE] How we got here!! > > > > Received this from the Hampshire England List > > as geneaology, thought you would be interested. > > > > Who would have thought! > > > > ---- > > pic, BHCD > > Name Submission Coordinator & > > Change of Email & Information > > British Home Children Website; > > Helping Transcribe Province of Ontario > > B-M-D's > > --- > > > > > > From: "Chris & Caroline" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:52 PM > > Subject: [ENG-HANTS] How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! > > > > > >> How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! > >> > >> > >> > >> 1)............1 YOU > >> 2)............2 parents > >> 3)............4 grandparents > >> 4)............8 great grandparents > >> 5)...........16 gg grandparents > >> 6)...........32 ggg grandparents > >> 7)...........64 gggg grandparents > >> 8)..........128 ggggg grandparents > >> 9)..........256 gggggg grandparents > >> 10..........512 ggggggg grandparents > >> 11).......1,024 gggggggg grandparents > >> 12).......2,048 ggggggggg grandparents > >> 13).......4,096 gggggggggg grandparents > >> 14).......8,192 ggggggggggg grandparents > >> 15)......16,184 gggggggggggg grandparents > >> 16)......32,768 ggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 17)......65,536 gggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 18).....131,072 ggggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 19).....262,144 gggggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 20).....524,288 ggggggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 21)...1,048,576 gggggggggggggggggg grandparents > >> 22)...2,097,152 ggggggggggggggggggg grandparents > > > > --- > > > > > > > > > -- Ann Brown " Cookie"

The only thing I will add to this is that actually, at some point the shape becomes more like a diamond than a pyramid. The further back you go the more likely cousins married cousins, narrowing the list of ancestors. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "pic" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 7:11 AM Subject: [NYORANGE] How we got here!! > Received this from the Hampshire England List > as geneaology, thought you would be interested. > > Who would have thought! > > ---- > pic, BHCD > Name Submission Coordinator & > Change of Email & Information > British Home Children Website; > Helping Transcribe Province of Ontario > B-M-D's > --- > > > From: "Chris & Caroline" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:52 PM > Subject: [ENG-HANTS] How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! > > >> How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! >> >> >> >> 1)............1 YOU >> 2)............2 parents >> 3)............4 grandparents >> 4)............8 great grandparents >> 5)...........16 gg grandparents >> 6)...........32 ggg grandparents >> 7)...........64 gggg grandparents >> 8)..........128 ggggg grandparents >> 9)..........256 gggggg grandparents >> 10..........512 ggggggg grandparents >> 11).......1,024 gggggggg grandparents >> 12).......2,048 ggggggggg grandparents >> 13).......4,096 gggggggggg grandparents >> 14).......8,192 ggggggggggg grandparents >> 15)......16,184 gggggggggggg grandparents >> 16)......32,768 ggggggggggggg grandparents >> 17)......65,536 gggggggggggggg grandparents >> 18).....131,072 ggggggggggggggg grandparents >> 19).....262,144 gggggggggggggggg grandparents >> 20).....524,288 ggggggggggggggggg grandparents >> 21)...1,048,576 gggggggggggggggggg grandparents >> 22)...2,097,152 ggggggggggggggggggg grandparents > > --- > > >

Received this from the Hampshire England List as geneaology, thought you would be interested. Who would have thought! ---- pic, BHCD Name Submission Coordinator & Change of Email & Information British Home Children Website; Helping Transcribe Province of Ontario B-M-D's --- From: "Chris & Caroline" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:52 PM Subject: [ENG-HANTS] How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! > How many people it took to make YOU!!!!! > > > > 1)............1 YOU > 2)............2 parents > 3)............4 grandparents > 4)............8 great grandparents > 5)...........16 gg grandparents > 6)...........32 ggg grandparents > 7)...........64 gggg grandparents > 8)..........128 ggggg grandparents > 9)..........256 gggggg grandparents > 10..........512 ggggggg grandparents > 11).......1,024 gggggggg grandparents > 12).......2,048 ggggggggg grandparents > 13).......4,096 gggggggggg grandparents > 14).......8,192 ggggggggggg grandparents > 15)......16,184 gggggggggggg grandparents > 16)......32,768 ggggggggggggg grandparents > 17)......65,536 gggggggggggggg grandparents > 18).....131,072 ggggggggggggggg grandparents > 19).....262,144 gggggggggggggggg grandparents > 20).....524,288 ggggggggggggggggg grandparents > 21)...1,048,576 gggggggggggggggggg grandparents > 22)...2,097,152 ggggggggggggggggggg grandparents ---

I am trying to find information on three people from Newburgh. They are not relatives but friends from back in the 1940 and 1950's. Mildred Boice who I believe married a person by the name of Shoemaker. Audrey Boice who I believe married someone by the name of Spear. Christine Boice who married Gunther Finkenhauer. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Marge Every day is a new song.