Hi Robin-- I have a CLARISSA THOMPSON probably born a little after your cutoff date, c. 1800, who married COE VAN BRUNT, probably around 1820. He was part of a family which lived in the Minisink area at the time you are interested in, but I know little about his parents other than their names--John Van Brunt (b. 19 Jul 1779, either Orange or New Utrecht) and Sarah Smith. Coe had two sisters, Mary Ann and Sarah, and a brother, John. Like you, I'd LOVE to know more about this Clarissa! Maureen P.S. While we're talking about names, does anyone know the derivation of the name COE? -----Original Message----- From: Robin Carpenter [mailto:ANALYTIX@valley.net] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 11:34 AM To: NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Calling Clarissas Hello OC Researchers: One of my several ongoing searches is for Samuel and Clarissa Carpenter, last seen in an 1815 Minisink sale to Peter Mills of 42 acres in Minisink. (For those with geographic interest, this land was part of a Benjamin Aske tract, right on Jogee Hill; neighbors Daniel Albertson, William Fullerton, Christian Schultz and Holloway Stephens.) I have no idea who Clarissa's family was, and ask if you know of ANY Clarissa (or "Clara," "Claire," or other derivatives) born in Orange County between 1780 and 1795, would you let me know? If I can just know who all the "candidates" are, perhaps I can sort out which one is the one. Robin ______________________________

Dear Sharilyn That would be a lot of copying -- 20 booklets-- there were 43 altogether I believe -- if you want only the Vital records they transcribed (church and cemetery records) they are available from OCGS as "Records from Newburgh and other Nearby Towns, Vol 1 which I enclose desciptions below from the catalog: THE FOLLOWING TWO VOLUMES MAKE A GREAT SET!!! RECORDS FROM NEWBURGH, NEW WINDSOR, AND OTHER NEARBY TOWNS VOLUME ONE Being A Collection Of Gathered Church and Cemetery Records From The Historical Papers Of Newburgh Bay And The Highlands from 1896 through 1947 plus Morrison's 1909 Little Britain Cemetery Inscriptions. Arranged and completely indexed by the Orange County Genealogical Society, in addition to Little Britain Cemetery, the records from Newburgh Bay Historical Papers include New Windsor Presbyterian Church Records, Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Records, Newburgh Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church Records, New Windsor Cemetery, Gardnertown M.E. Cemetery, Bethlehem Cemetery, Berea Cemetery, Eager Cemetery, Belknap Cemetery, Balmville Cemetery, St. David's Cemetery, Colden Cemetery, Patton Cemetery, Bond Cemetery, Decker Cemetery. Never before have these useful records been organized at you fingertips. 1997, soft cover, 246 pages, indexed. $17.50 RECORDS FROM NEWBURGH, NEW WINDSOR, AND OTHER NEARBY TOWNS VOLUME TWO Being A Collection Of Gathered Cemetery Records From The Historical Papers Of Newburgh Bay And The Highlands from 1896 through 1947 plus the Society's publication of Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery in Newburgh and more. This new volume has been arranged and completely indexed by the Orange County Genealogical Society. In addition to Saint Patrick's cemetery, these records from Newburgh Bay Historical Papers include the records from the Old Town Cemetery including some biographical notes that was omitted in Volume One. Inscriptions from the two Rossville Cemeteries located on Rt. 32 north of Newburgh have also been added. With this second volume, all the published vital records from this Newburgh Historical Society are now available to the public in an organized fashion. 1997, soft cover, 228 pages, indexed. $17.50 ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

What was the cause and end result of the the trial of the Wawayanda vs. Cheesecocks case which was held in Chester during May to October, 1785? Thanks much. Mary Yonan

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On December 18, 1915 Ira Thomas of Maybrook was run down by a railroad engine in Danbury, CT. At the time of his death Ira was a freight conductor on the Central New England road and a resident of Maybrook, NY. Ira was born in Wayne County PA in 1864 or 1864. His survivors included his wife and a son Edward, who was by 1915 a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and a resident of the state of Delaware. Based on the caption on the back of a photo of Edward, I believe that Ira's wife was named Phoebe. Ira was the son of Sylvester Thomas and Sarah (Sally) Covert or Covart, both natives of the Deerpark area. Has anyone heard of this family? I'd love to know what happened to Phoebe and Edward after Ira's death. Ann

In "Ancestors & Descendants of Col. Solomon Carpenter" (p. 36) it is said that Solomon first settled in a house on the corner of the Newburgh and Montgomery Roads...now the corner of Main Street and the Sarah Wells Trail. The house was apparently still there at the timne of ADCSC publication (1974). Does anyone here know whether this house still stands? If so, is it in the same location? Is it still a residence? Robin

Hello OC Researchers: One of my several ongoing searches is for Samuel and Clarissa Carpenter, last seen in an 1815 Minisink sale to Peter Mills of 42 acres in Minisink. (For those with geographic interest, this land was part of a Benjamin Aske tract, right on Jogee Hill; neighbors Daniel Albertson, William Fullerton, Christian Schultz and Holloway Stephens.) I have no idea who Clarissa's family was, and ask if you know of ANY Clarissa (or "Clara," "Claire," or other derivatives) born in Orange County between 1780 and 1795, would you let me know? If I can just know who all the "candidates" are, perhaps I can sort out which one is the one. Robin

Hi Dan: This is just to touch base. Although you're probably too courteous to bug me the way I bugged you, I thought you might be wondering what's up with the Ruttenber & Clark shipment. Answer: no delivery yet! Sorry. Robin

Someone named Tom Shepstone posted to the list either on the 15th or 16th and I lost the email. Could you please email me when you receive this. I am researching the name SHEPSTONE and would like to talk to you. Thanks. Robin Newburgh NY

Good morning all, Can anyone tell me where I can find information about Camp LaGuardia? The search engines take me to Korea instead of Chester, Orange county, NY. I would like to know what it is, what records are available, mailing address, phone number, etc. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Bev in not so sunny AZ, but we need rain!

Count me interested! Kim Altmann

Thanks for the seminar info, Paddy. Is it possible someone in Orange County can go to this and report back to list? ----- Original Message ----- From: <PADDY43@aol.com> To: <NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 3:52 PM Subject: Spring Seminar > Thought maybe some of you might be interested in the upcoming Seminar that > the Orange Co. Gen. Society has planned. So please mark your calendars for > May 13th. > > > OCGS is sponsoring their Annual All-Day Seminar. Saturday, May 13, 2000, > at the Goshen United Methodist Church, Main St., Goshen, NY 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 > P.M. > > Speaker will be: Meldon J. Wolfgang III, Topics are: > > > 1. Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Non-Traditional Resources to Uncover > Genealogical Clues. > > > 2. "To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors...": A Genealogist's Guide to > Identifying and Using the Obscure and Uncommon Records of Local (City, Town > and County) Governments. and Uncommon Records of Local (City, Town and > County) Governments. > > 3. Going Beyond City Directories: Biographical, Professional, Occupational > and College Directories as a Genealogist's Research Tool. > > Will be sending other information if any of you are interested in the future > as it gets closer. Sounds like it is going to be a good one. > > Thanks > > Pat >

Thought maybe some of you might be interested in the upcoming Seminar that the Orange Co. Gen. Society has planned. So please mark your calendars for May 13th. OCGS is sponsoring their Annual All-Day Seminar. Saturday, May 13, 2000, at the Goshen United Methodist Church, Main St., Goshen, NY 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Speaker will be: Meldon J. Wolfgang III, Topics are: 1. Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Non-Traditional Resources to Uncover Genealogical Clues. 2. "To the Honorable the Board of Supervisors...": A Genealogist's Guide to Identifying and Using the Obscure and Uncommon Records of Local (City, Town and County) Governments. and Uncommon Records of Local (City, Town and County) Governments. 3. Going Beyond City Directories: Biographical, Professional, Occupational and College Directories as a Genealogist's Research Tool. Will be sending other information if any of you are interested in the future as it gets closer. Sounds like it is going to be a good one. Thanks Pat

Hello, Listers. Would someone who has the new book "Wawayanda-Our Town" check the index for the surnames OVERTON, CAMPBELL, COCK, and CAVANAUGH (or variations)? I am on a tight budget and I'd like to have more info about what's in the book and if any of my surnames are included before I decide whether or not to buy it right now. Feel free to e-mail me privately with your reply. Thank you to whoever does this. I greatly appreciate the assistance. Beth C.

Thanks Phoebe,Extraction E183 mentions James Mitchell who I suspect is the father on my Richard Mitchell and his brothers James,John,Thomas, and Robert.If anyone has other info. about James, 15 of us researching this family would sure appreciate it. Jack Mitchell in Savannah GA.

Today's Question: What fruit is grown in Florida, Orange Co., NY? Hint: It is roughly spherical Send your answers along with your requests for the following, absolutely free, no holds barred, offer. I have scanned in Chapter VI of Ruttenbur and Clark's History of Orange Co., and converted it to an electronic document using OCR software. I have proof read it very carefully to be sure the names in it are exactly as R&C intended (not necessarily correct!) It is in a MSWord document of about 165kb and can be attached to an e-mail message if your ISP and E-mail software can handle attachments. Because of it's weird formatting, it can not be sent as plain text. Consider that this is a list of all the males of age in 1775 in Orange County, and they are listed by districts, so you can tell where they lived. The advantage of the electronic document which is eleven pages of fine print is that it can be searched for text strings, making it easy to find names. Send all requests to the e-mail address below. Cal Owen 266 Wellman Avenue North Chelmsford, MA 01863 Home Phone 978-251-0675 Home E-Mail CalOwen@mediaone.net

Hello all, Does anyone know anything about a Clay family in Orange Co NY. or Pike Co Pa. Henry CLAY married Alice Titsworth about 1908. I would like to correspond with anyone connected with eithes Henry Clay or Alice (Chrisjohn) Titsworth. Thanks Gena Theiss in Ky

Phoebe, thank you for your Deeds and wills. I have found a Mathew Howell there several times and although I do not have a solid connection to this guy I think he might be the GGGGF I have been looking for. If anyone on the digest has any more on these two Mathew Howells I would appreciate it. I am changing my provider the end of this month so I can always be reached at Sheemax@hotmail.com Sheila TX

Dear Folks, I earlier posted my extractions of Vol C and D to the Orange, Ulster, and Rockland Co. lists. It has occurred to me that so many Orange Co. folks went to Onondaga and Yates Co. that it might be helpful for folks trying to find their earlier origins. Please note, that I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the spelling of the names or places, for many reasons, including difficulty of reading and my unfamiliarity with same. The (m) means the deed was signed by mark. Any names listed as grantor, grantee, borders - neighbors, former owners, etc., plus witnesses and judges that I could read were included. Yate and Onondaga Co. folks please let me know if you would like to see Vol C and D. Phoebe Please note that there were many, many other deeds. My families were Carpenter, Wisner, Jayne, and Thompson. (gdeeds.)FILM 0828548 E and F E 36 May 1, 1781 Barnabus Horton, farmer, G. to Robert Griffiths, New Cornwall, bounds Wm Bull and Richard Gerrard estate of Thomas Everson, dec'd, lot conveyed by Anselem Helm to Isaac Tooker, Anselem Helm to Richard Dicke E 46 Elijah and William Carpenter witness for Jeams Wilkens to John Kronkyte (probably a type of power of attorney) E 79 1791 Joshua Taylor, Haverstraw, OR Co. to John Conklin, same place, Property located H tnshp, SE Lot 1 and 3, 15 lbs., 6 acres b N Joseph Allison, S mountains and land conveyed to Charles Mott, N public rd., Wit Samuel and Thornus Hey E 86 1791 Heirs of Anthony Yelverton G (Phebe, Margaret, Mariah, Anthony and John S. Moffat and w Mary; Joseph Denton and w Hannah and Phebe Yelverton, w of George Flemming, Esq. (Commissionsers said the land could not be divided and set value as one piece. located in G 36 acres of L 4, 29, 14, 8, 27 border by James Carpenter, Esq. and John S or L Hommedue ? E 130 Sept 20, 1792 Benjamin Thompson, Warwick to Abraham Westfall of Mamacolton, Ulster Co. and John Wisner Warwick 200L, Wit: James Hall and James Wisner Sig: Benjamin Thompson (m). E 137 Sept. 12, 1792 Benjamin Thompson of Warwick to John Wisner of Warwick and Abraham Westfall, Ulster Co. as Tenents in Common land previously owned by John Van Horn, 109 acres, 200 L, bounded Lot #4 George Wood, 3 Daniel Bailey George Wood and Daniel Baily, Wit: James Hall and James Wisner, Sig. Benjamin Thompson (M) James Hall appeared before the judge. E 144 9/26/1792 Benjamin Thompson of Warwick to Samuel Seeley of same. 350L, 109 acres Land in Warwick #4 prev conveyed to George Wood, Daniel Baily Wit: Richard Bayles and Bernard A. Blevis Signed by (M) Benjamin Thompson E 155 Wm W. Thompson, Esq., late high sheriff writ of testimanet Fieri Facias re Land of Samuel Clintock and Isaac Wynans, G. precint, Wm. Treadwell debt and damages, grantee Wm. Wynans 115 lbs 116 acres where Isaac Syans now live along land of James Sayre , land of John Thompson, and Isaac Jennings. Wit Joshua Seely and Wm Elmer E 168 Jesse Woodhull, sheriff Gale E 179 Heirs of Helen Rutgers: John and w Helena Rutgers of NY, Peter R Kissas, Wm. Grey and also Wm. Thompson and Mary of Goshen "in his own right" to Wm Gray, New Cornwall land Wa patent L 7 , 54 acres, Wit: John Carpenter Relief ____, ____Brunel ?, Vouch. E 180 May 1, 1792 Moses Carpenter, yeoman and W Hannah, Warwick to Joel and Nathaniel Wheeler, yeoman, Warwick. near Mt. Eve. previous ownership late John Wisner, deceased, (note: Capt. John Wisner, Sr.,) part of the estate of the said John Wisner, Wa Patent, b farm of Capt. John Wisner, deceased, standing in "Bog Meadow:, commonly called Lewsies ? farm. Wit: Absolon Townsend, Wm. Thompson(also the Judge) Sign Moses and Hannah Carpenter (m). recorded 4/19/93 (note: in body of deed, "mortgage which Moses Carpenter gave to Christian Morris, Jacob Morris, and Sally Morris, children of Mrs. Jane Everit, now due....Wheeler promised to pay") ??? how did Everets (or Morrises) get John Wisner Sr.'s property and where is deed from them to Moses Carpenter? E 183 1793 John M Scott to Wm Wisner 100 L .. near Warwick Meeting house James Mitchell, Chas Baily, Daniel Burk, also to make a buriel ground for Warwick; Wit: Samuel Smith, Wm. Thompson Sig____ E 203 1793 Commissioners divide land - original lot of Derrick Van der bergh lot # III and IV to Isaac Carpenter, V to John van Cleaf, II James and Asa Dotson, I Nathan Cooley E 231 David Johnson, Dutchess Co., gentleman to Thomas DeKay, farmer, a tract of land from the Duncan family division on road from G to Florida, Wa Pat called 800 acre tract, Wit: Timothy Dunning and David Fulton E 240 7/1/1792 Richard Harrison,esq and w Francie, NYC to Isaac Carpenter, farmer, Or Co., 80 lbs, 5th part, Wa Pat, John Bridges, Minisink, NE corner, Derrick van den Bergh, letter "IS" where Isaac Dolson now lives; Wit Wm Lupton Jr. Lon Lupton, Jr. E 268 Heirs of Resolved Van Horton, late of New Hemstead, Or. Co. property in New Hempstead, bordered Claus Van Horton, Danice Myer, Conrad Finkie, Jacob Archer, John Smith, School house lot. Heirs: Margaret w of Abraham Farvan, Jr., Mary w of Jacob Echonjon, Peter Von Horton, minor, Elizabeth Von Horton, minor, Helena w of John Von Horton: lots drawn by ballot. E 290 1794 John Van Horn, Summerset Co. NJ to John Wisner, Jr., Minisink, yeoman, 90 lbs, previous ownership John Bridges 1264/5 (I think) Wa Patent L 11; Wit Christian Thompson, Wm. Thompson; Sign John Van Horne (bonefide purchases of the state of N.J.) E 327 Thomas Marshall and w Sara of Minisink to Jothram Jean, New Cornwall, prop in Minisink, border Benjamins Youngs; Wit. Daniel Carpenter and Benjamin Youngs. (no date) E 413 Feb 2, 1791 Children of Helena Scott, late of NY m John R. Peter R. Kissam NYC, eldest son of, Benjamin Kissum, dec'd and Deborh NYC, Everet Banker NYC, Paul Lee and Wm Thompson and w Mary in his own right, 61 pounds, West side of Drowned lands in Minisink lot # 2, 1st West division of Wa pat. to John Chatwell, N Samuel Clark and John Ducker?; Wit John Carpenter, Relief Van Bount and Rich Vanch for John and Helen Myer, Peter R. Kissam and Deborah , Adrian Kissam and Everet Banker, and Wit: Christian Thompson and Alexander Wood for Wm. and Mary Thompson recorded 1795 E 498 Halstead Coe and w Abigail, Haverstraw to John J. Montange of NYC property in Haverstraw, 2200 L 467 acres, former Cherseasacks, bordered Jonus Brewster, Goetchurs and Blainvelt's land, map made by John Dymenens; Wit: Benjamin Coe and John Buskirk; Sign Halstead and Abigail Coe J Benj. Coe. F 10 1796 Estate of heirs of John Nicoll, property in Goshen, Minisink: Augustus Oakley line of Jersey claim, rep. Margaret Dubois, late deceased dau of Dr. J. Nicole, now in possession of James Sayre, Capt. John Low, John Nicol, Esq., late of New Winsor in Ulster Co.partitiion of lands Feb. 1793: 47 acres M. Dubois; 36 acres Wm. Nicoel (August Oakly and McKinne); 172 acres John Nicoll to John Sayre (Leonard D Nicholl, New Windsore, Ulster Co., Isaac Nichol, Bergen Co. J.N,David Southerland, Wm. Nichol of Great Britain F 45 1796 Augustus Griffsing, G to John Thompson and Catherin, w Wa pat, previous owner, Hudson, neighbers Phinehas Rumsey, Wit John Stewart and Sally Stewart, Sig. John and Catherine Thompson. F 54 1798 Carmen Carpenter and w Mary, G to David Case, G 500 L , 48 acres previous Capt. Christopher Denn, borders NE Abjah Wells/David Case, Wm Wells land formerly Peter Clows, Elyood Tryons Wit: Johsha Brown ___ and John Wells; Sign Carmen Carpenter and Mary Carpenter rec. 1796 F 66 Daniel Carpenter of Minisink and w. Amy to Jesse Carpenter Walkill Ulster Co. NY property in Minisink OR co Lot 2, "out of right of Cornelius Christance" 880 acreas borders Timothy Wood; Wit John Green and Jacob Smith Sign: Daniel and Amy Carpenter F 109 July 4, 1790 Wm. Wickham, Esq., G to Solomon Carpenter of Warwick, 303 lbs. in Warwick formerly part of G. precint, original site of Lancaster Symes, orign. right of John Bridges, 119 acres, Wit Jas. W Within and Thomas Wickham F 206 1784 recorded 1797 Soloman Carpenter prec. G, yeo to Benjamin Carpenter aforesaid, yeoman, in W division of Goshen township already in his possession by virture of a bargain, bordered Isreal Wells and Michael Carpenter, along new road; Wit: Hannah Carpenter and Michael Carpenter; Sign Soloman Carpenter F 208 1791 Anthony Carpenter and w. Mary, G. to James Carpenter, merchant, located G home lot #31, property where Anthony now lives 560 L, 80 acres; Wit: Benjamin Carpenter and Alexander Murry; Sign Anthony Carpenter and Mary Carpenter F 211 May 22, 1796 1798 Michael Carpenter and w Dolly G, yeoman to James Carpenter, same, merchant in G, 50 L, "all our undivided share: part of homestead formerly belonging to Soloman Carpenter, deceased, SW side of road leading to Wisner's Mills Wit: Samuel Vail and Moses Keeler Sign: Michael and Dolly Carpenter F 216 June 28, 1796 Enos Case and w Ann G town, farmer to James Carpenter, G, merchant, 66 lbs., tract located by Christopher Denn bounded by road G to New Windsor, E corner of land belonging to said Carpenter,Enos Case house, David Case/reserves land for buryinbg lot as in Daniel Case's will. Wit: David Sweezy, Jr. and John Wells F 368 1796 John Carpenter late of G to James Dotson, Minisink, property in Minisink 176 L 45 and 276 acres ?, borders James Dotson and Anthony Cooley, Minisink Rd, survey by Abel Gale; Wit: Theophilus Howell and Wm Pettit, Jr., Sign John Carpenter rec. 1798 F 387 Commisioner (Children of Anthony Yelverton) to James Carpenter, Esq property in G, bordered John L. Homidue and James Carpenter; Wit: Wm Jackson and Phinias Case F 396 1796 Isreal Clowes and Conwell Shepard of Sussex Co. Delaware to James Carpenter merchant, now in possession, former ownership John Clowes, dec. of Sussex Co., Del, will 4/8/1761 , 844 acres Wit: Wm Pettit and Abel Gale Sign: Isaac Clowes and Shepard Conwell

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