On Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:06:46 EDT, you wrote: >I order census microfilms from National Archives. I want to order the 1910 >census for Middletown, NY. As I look at the catalog from the NARA, there is >no index listing for Orange Co., NY using the Soundex or Miracode. The index >for the census schedules, lists three reels/rolls for Orange Co.: Roll 1059, >1060 and 1061. Does that mean that one has to read through all three rolls >to find Middletown in Orange County? Is there one of you that can tell me >which roll/reel to order for Middletown? > >Appreciate any and all help. > >Thanks. > >Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana > Hi Mona; I don't have the answer- but if nobody has been able to help you: The 1910 Census was not soundexed for New York. I don't think there is any way other than finding the E.D. for Middletown. There is a publication that describes E.D. boundries (I think it's microfilm T1224). Hopefully someone on the list will know the E.D. for you. Scanning even one full roll is pretty heavy stuff that makes you wish those enumerators had paid mor attention in their penmanship classes. Regards, Bob Bob Starkins mailto:rstarkins@earthlink.net

Sue, I too would like to take advantage of your generosity. Could you please check the graveyard records for an Esther Ray between 1790 and 1800? Her family was Presbyterian in New Jersey, and she appears in Montgomery Town, NY in the 1790 Federal census, but is gone by 1800. Thanks, Jacqui

Hi Sue, Thanks for the lookup offer. Any SAWYER names in there? Thanks, Steve Sawyer in AZ http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/3076

Hello, I hope someone finds the following useful. I would like to hear from anyone who recognizes any of the names. Best regards, Roberta Meehan antrob@worldnet.att.net Random grave inscriptions from Woodland Cemetery, Delhi, Del co, NY Ellen wife of Michael Kerney, died Jan 11, 1872, aged 71 years. Michael Kearney died Sep 2, 1861 (?) age 46 years. Moving to the right… Joseph P. son of Patrick and ? KEEGAN died July 15, 1901, Aged 1 yr. 5 mos. William Meehan June 20, 1867, Mar 24, 1890 James son of Neil and Margaret Mehan who died Mar 7, 1873 aged 15 years 9 mos and 7 days. Catharine wife of Andrew Cannon died Jan 9 1883, a native of Glen. Ireland. Neil Meehan Nov 1, 1815, July 31, 1900. Margaret his wife Jan 10, 1830 Feb 22 1906. Natives of Ireland. Bridget Meehan Orr 1857- 1940. C. James Meehan 1874 – 1952 Dillon William J. 1883 – 1947(?) Julia M. Infant son of James and Teresa Meehan died Jan 1 1881 aged 1 mos 27 ds. Francis R. so of James and Teresa Meehan May(?) 21 1887 ages 1(?) yr 3 ms 19ds. Edward Meehan 1884 – 1912 George H. Meehan 1893 – 1962 James Meehan 1849 – 1929 Teresa B. White his wife 1852-1932 On the Meredith st side of the stone: James Meehan Feb 11 1864 Julia Meehan Oct 2 1905 To another section: Franz Sehorsch 1861-1930 Barbera Zeller his wife 1864-1940 And another: Miles S. Perkins Co. B. 144 N. Y. Vol. Died Oct 1865 aged 45 years Egbert C. Bailey died April 28, 1909 aged 65 years Lucinda wife of Green Moore 1842 - 1921 Moving on: Helen Sargent Brady 1895 – 1952 Bernard Thomas Brady 1891 – 1946 Alice E. Brady Harrison 1880 – 1958 Fred Harrison 1878 – 1959 Charles H. Brady 1858- 1911 Anna E. Montague his wife 1858 – 1943 William Brady 1885 – 1909 Frank Brady 1898 – 1936 Frederick B. Laight New York Lieutenant .. USNRF World War I Oct 28 1886 Aug 23 1953 Mother Anna B. Flowers 1879-1938 Marian Dodds Muir Marshall Muir Sr. John Thompson Dodds Aug 28 1861 – Feb 6 1908 Sarah E. Cunningham his wife Aug 11 1872 Aug 14 1965 C Marshall V. Dodds 1900 – 1951 William Urban 1897- 1944 Catherine Brady his wife 1894 – 1988 And from St. Joseph’s in Ashland: Mary Cannon wife of Arthur Kearney died Apr 30 1869 aged 32 years

Sue, Thanks for the offer of lookups. A check for any Staples names would be greatly appreciated. I have a John and Linda Staples who owned a plot in Cedar View but were never buried there. I don't know where to look next but any Orange County Cemetery would be a possibility. Bill Staples, WE (Worker Emeritus) "Unless you'r the lead dog, the view never changes" Researching Family History of HOLMES (NY/CT), DEHART (STATEN ISLAND) STAPLES(NY/NJ/CT), ELMS(NY), BANKS(CT) , WYGANT(NY)

I have transcribed the graveyard records of the church onto disk. The booklet was put out around 1950 and contains burials from the 1700's. I will do lookups or send you the document as an attachment (word on a mac). It is long so will take some time to download. My ancestor was the pastor there for 40 years. If any one has any information on Rev. Andrew King or his family, I would love to have it. sue

I order census microfilms from National Archives. I want to order the 1910 census for Middletown, NY. As I look at the catalog from the NARA, there is no index listing for Orange Co., NY using the Soundex or Miracode. The index for the census schedules, lists three reels/rolls for Orange Co.: Roll 1059, 1060 and 1061. Does that mean that one has to read through all three rolls to find Middletown in Orange County? Is there one of you that can tell me which roll/reel to order for Middletown? Appreciate any and all help. Thanks. Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana

Any connections out there to "my" Wood?: JEANNE Direct Descendants of Jonathan Wood 1 Jonathan Wood b: October 11, 1755 Warwick, Orange Co., NY d: March 29, 1801 Greenville, Orange Co., NY .. +Mary Durland b: November 12, 1756 Chester, Orange Co., NY d: May 17, 1832 . 2 Elizabeth Wood b: October 11, 1783 Minisink, Orange Co., NY d: July 11, 1816 Orange Co., NY ..... +Howell Reeves b: October 11, 1777 Southold, Suffolk, NY d: November 1853 Minisink, Orange Co., NY ..... 3 [1] Charles Wood (Reevs) Reeves b: September 01, 1805 Chester, NY d: September 02, 1865 Goshen, NY ..... *2nd Wife of [1] Charles Wood (Reevs) Reeves: ......... +Catherine Josephine Aldrich b: 1821 Warwick/Suffolk, NY d: Abt. 1889 ......... 4 [2] Fannie Aldrich (Reevs) Reeves b: July 03, 1859 Goshen, NY d: June 09, 1914 Goshen, NY ............. +George Washington France, Sr. b: April 27, 1845 Ulsterville, NY d: January 15, 1899 San Francisco, CA 53yrs 8mo 18days ............. 5 Herman Willard France b: April 06, 1897 Goshen, New York; Have Birth Certificate d: September 26, 1961 Long Beach, CA 90803 (Los Angeles Co) ................. +Clara Gladys Parker b: April 02, 1901 Brooklyn, NY d: November 04, 1978 Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA ................ 6 Emma Jean (Jeanne) France b: June 10, 1930 Seattle, WA ......... *2nd Husband of [2] Fannie Aldrich (Reevs) Reeves:

A question. In the History of Orange Co. by Ruttenger, it stated that a lot of vital records were either moved to or from Montgomery. This was to keep them from the British. The book stated that many were lost or misplaced. Would anyone know if this was true? I have been looking for records from the 1750's for Newburgh. I have found alot of Rev War stuff, but little birth info. I would like to know about records from Little Britian Presbyterian Church, Goodwill Presbyterian Church. Covananter- was this a Church or just a cemetary? Thanks for any help. Sarah Beattie

Is this the one you are using. It works for me. www.genexchange.com/nygenweb/suffolk Bill Staples, WE (Worker Emeritus) "Unless you'r the lead dog, the view never changes" Researching Family History of HOLMES (NY/CT), DEHART (STATEN ISLAND) STAPLES(NY/NJ/CT), ELMS(NY), BANKS(CT) , WYGANT(NY)

Hi Ruth, I have a WOOD connection in my ancestry. Hannah WOOD married Benjamin SAWYER. Her father was Major John WOOD, who was well-known in the area as the only survivor of the battle of Minisink after it was attacked by Joseph Brandt and his Indian raiders. My page for Major WOOD is http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/3076/JohnW.html. Its possible that Major WOOD was your Levi's father, since one of my sources indicated 2 additional sons for which I have no names, and the dates would be about right. Major WOOD was b. 1743, so Levi would have been b. around 1770-80 or so, which would fit with Levi's son being b. in early 1800s. Sorry I don't have more, but its a start. Of course, I'd be interested if you could find a connection. Steve Sawyer in AZ

Can someone here give me a mailing address for the Ridgebury Presbyterian Church? My ZIP code directory doesn't show Ridgebury; should I use the Slate Hill ZIP (10973)? Robin

The next old landmark was the Old homestead of the Seybolt family on Seybolt Avenue, in which the old court roomis still undisturbed and the original structure in good state of preservation. In front of this home is a row of stately maple trees, set out years ago by a descendent of the John K. Seybolt, now of Johnsons, and one of the four remaining Charter members of the Otisville Grange. This is now the home of the Hull family. A reading was given, Alfala, by Walter Sowash. The program closed with a vocal selection, Wall, I'll be Swanned, by Reeves Seely. An invitation was received to visit Hamptonburgh grange at Neighbor's Night, September 13,. The second Flower show under direction of the service and hospitality committee will be held Friday, August 26. skipping a few lines The annual Grange picnic will be held Wed. Aug. 24 at Westbrooks Grove, on the Huguenot-Port Jervis state road. This is an all day affair with games, music, bathing and various amusements to suit the individual. Fred Long, John Baker and Mrs. Ellen Dally are committee in charge. Prizes will be awarded the winners of the several events. Plans are being made for the carnival and chicken supper, to be held Wed. Sept. 15. Fifty members were in attendence at the meeting, in spite of the intense heat. One hundred fans were found distributed about the room, a gift from one of our lastest members, Walter K. Merritt. The annual inspection of the Otisville Juvenile Granger will e held Friday night, Aug 19, with Miss Natalie C. Barns, County Juvenile Deputy, inspecting.

The following are excerpts from MASTER BUILDERS OF MIDDLETOWN HOFFMAN LODGE NO. 412-F&A.M. 1856=1956 Written by Mildred Parker Seese and Ethel Blanchard Gage: Page 158: "Although the participation of officialdom was not stressed, it is impressive now to notice those who were public officials as well as Masons. The necessary patrol and traffic who also led a cordon of his men at the head of the parade from the Masonic Hall to the Temple site after a luncheon for the guests; and the main oration was delivered by eloquent, distinguished looking Mayor ROSSLYN M. COX." Page 191&192: "Although there was no Masonic ceremony, the roster and by-laws of Hoffman Lodge were deposited among articles in the cornerstone of City Hall, begun in the Summer of 1910 when Robert Lawrence was Mayor and completed two years later in the first administration of ROSSLYN M. COX." "The Lindsay Brothers, Frank and Arthur, who are credited with other such enduring structures as the Horton mansion (Community College) and the former Low home as it was remodelled for George N. Clemson and who created in cozier style the later ROSSLYN M. COX home on East Avenue for F.P.S. Crane, built the Armory with hometown labor." "Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when we have trouble remembering how to fly." --Anonymous ----- Original Message ----- From: <MonaMusic@aol.com> To: <NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 9:24 PM Subject: Mayor of Middletown, NY - Roslyn M. COX > Can anyone supply me with more information concerning Roslyn M. COX, former > mayor of Middletown, NY? He served as mayor in 1912, but I don't know what > other years. > > He was the son of Martin Bross COX and Sophia PENNY. > > I would like to know dates of birth, death, marriage and to whom, of Roslyn > COX. Also if there were children, names, etc. Obituary of Roslyn M. COX? > > I would greatly appreciate any help. > > Thank you. > > Mona Bross Hylton, INdiana >

Can anyone supply me with more information concerning Roslyn M. COX, former mayor of Middletown, NY? He served as mayor in 1912, but I don't know what other years. He was the son of Martin Bross COX and Sophia PENNY. I would like to know dates of birth, death, marriage and to whom, of Roslyn COX. Also if there were children, names, etc. Obituary of Roslyn M. COX? I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you. Mona Bross Hylton, INdiana

middletown Times Herald Record Aug. 10, 1938 Local History the theme choosen for the monthly farm and home hour brought to light many items of interest to members of Otisville Grange at their meeting Friday. Seven farms in his locality which have been in possession of some member of the immeddiate family fifty years or more were recorded. Those of Lewis H. Mapes , Irwin K. Hawkins, Mrs. Edna VanEtten, Harold Corwin, Orrin Pierson, August Raap and Reeves seeley, several have been in the possession of the family more than 100 years entitling them to the distinction of being called Century Farms. The History of the Mount Hope Presbyterian Church, later sold to the Otisville Grange, was given by Mrs. Florence Writer. Next was the essay, composed and delivered in the Otisvile High School at the 1935 graduation by Donald Patterson and repeated friday night by him-Leaves of History from the pages of Orange County disclosing many a rare bits of past doings in this section. Among these were the findings of the huge mastodon on the MITCELL-DODD farm and the purchasing of the same by Yale College. This specimen of Orange County is standing in the Peabody Museum in New Haven. Another incident was finding the earthen pot of counterfeit coins, an imitation of Spanish coins, brought to light by the late Charles LOOMIS, When ploughing near what is now the home of Mrs. Mary GREENLEAF. end of para, more to come Joanne

Folks- Just for that reason, remember that a small check $10-20 goes a long way. A box of See's candy got me 200+ pages. Minute price for the work done Peggie in OR -----Original Message----- From: Charles Herbert Crookston [mailto:charleshc@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 7:40 AM To: NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Town Historians Carole, and all The purpose of the town historians, is just that, to research and record the history of their town. They are not in any way required to do Genealogy for anyone, although they are requested for such service repeatedly. Many of town historians do respond to genealogy research requests, but that is voluntary on their part and not required. Subject: Warwick Town Historian Date: 11 Jun 2000 15:18:30 -0700 From: Carole Kelly <> To: NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Just a question: Has any one ever wrote the Warwick Town Historian.Florence P. Tate for any genealogy help? I wrote her over 2 months ago for her help in some questions I had on my Kelly Ancestors and haven't heard a word. Is there anyone on this list that lives in Warwick that could give her a call at the Town Hall, to see if she received my letter? And to see if she is working on it. Sure would appreicate it. Thanks Carole Kelly Ontario Canada

Would anyone have any info about Stephen Cooper of Goshen? He was listed in the 1820 Goshen Census pg 313 and 1830 Goshen pg 275. I don't have access to these census to see if they had any children. I am looking for a Stephen Cooper who was married to Sarah Ann Morrison (she born in NY). They had a least one son, John S. Cooper who was b. 31 March 1832 in Sussex Co. NJ. Stephen Cooper is not listed in Sussex Co. census for 1850. Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated as Stephen and Sarah Ann (Morrison) Cooper have been my stumbling block. Jean Pitts Boerne, TX

My brick wall is my gg grandfather, Levi Benton WOOD. He was supposedly born in Orange or Ontario Co, NY in 1810 or 1811. Family lore says that his mother was "one of the BENTON girls" named Mary or Thankful; that his father was Levi WOOD; and that Levi Benton was a 'woods colt." Also that Levi Benton was one of fourteen children. Levi B. was married 3 times that we know of--Isabella CRIST, Malinda GIRARD and Mary E. DOOLITTLE LYNCH. Does NY have a bastardry bond? Does anyone have any suggestions or can anyone please visit NY archives for a lookup? Any help at all will be greatly appreciated by my entire family, especially my 94-year-old father. Ruth

"Steven K. Wilder" wrote: > > Hi : > > Does anyone off hand know the rootsweb e-mail address to get and make inquiry's for the County of Suffolk ? I tried the address they have on the web sight for that county. But I got errors and it wouldn't let me register. Any advise ? > > steve Steve, Have you tried subscribing to: NYSUFFOL-L-request@rootsweb.com Once you receive confirmation that you have been added to the maillist, you may post queries there. Julie