The next meeting is this coming Saturday. MEETING INFO: WHAT: Acquiring Italian Records from Italy with Toni McKeen WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry (across from Mercy College on route 9) Toni McKeen has been passionate about genealogy for over 20 years. McKeen has been researching her huge Italian family as well as her husband’s Irish family during this time. Her research has led her to the ancestral homes of her grandparents in Sicily, Calabria, and the Amalfi Coast of Italy and she have made several trips to the "homeland" in search of documents. Ms. McKeen has taught several levels of genealogy in Founders Hall in Ridgefield, CT for more than 5 years. This lecture will focus on how to get documents from Italy. The meeting opens at 10:00 a.m. at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 600 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Guests are welcome. For information about Westchester County Genealogical Society (Westchester Connection or Surname List), visit WCGS home page -- _http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/) Hope to see you on Saturday!! RESERVED THESE DATES FOR WCGS Future Meetings Nov 14, 2009 Growing Up in Yonkers Eddie Dee Dec 12, 2009 Holiday Party Special Interest Groups / Study Group Meeting Jan 9, 2010 20th Century Probate Research: Confirming Relationships & Finding Family Debra Braverman Feb 13, 2010 The History of the Hudson River and Henry Hudson Dr. Raymond E. Phillips Mar 13, 2010 The Cemeteries of Westchester County Patrick Raftery, Assistant Librarian @ Westchester County Historical Society Apr 10, 2010 What’s Up Doc? Jo Heffernan May 8, 2010 Who were the parents of …? Joe Lieby June 12, 2010 Writing the Family Narrative Tony Lauriano

Lyell We have some info on Theodore Bert -----Original Message----- From: nyorange-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyorange-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lyell Webb Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 9:32 PM To: NY Orange Subject: [NYORANGE] Theodore Springer HI: Looking for any informaton on a Theodore Springer,b1864 in Warwick. Parents,George W. Springer and Eleanor Jane Leeper. Listed on the 1880 Census for Orange County,NY. Appreciate any information. Lyell R. Webb _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

All,   I am following a lead.  Jonathan Pearce had a son, Joseph Thompson Pearce, a son named for his father evidently, Willis Pearce, and a daughter Sarah Pearce/Pierce Willett, who named her first and only daughter Margaret Marietta Willett.  These children's mother died when they were quite small; maybe when Joseph was born or a couple of years later.  Their stepmother was named Catherine.  Their father had moved from Pochuck, Vernon Twp., Sussex Co., on the Orange Co. line to Ontario Co. about 1804.  Sarah was born 1805.  Willis was born about 1804.  Joseph, about 1807.   I have been considering that maybe the mother had the surname Thompson which does show up in old Orange Co.  I haven't really gotten anywhere with that, but now I wonder if there was a Margaret or Marietta Thompson probably born about 1780-85 maybe in Orange Co. or environs who may have married a Jonathan somebody (where the name of record might be something like Parce or Pearse or Pearce), b. 1764.  The name "Margaret" and "Marietta" come from out of nowhere and don't show anywhere else.  Could be from the Willett side; I am just ot sure.  The Willetts were from Middlesex Co., NJ, earlier from Hunterdon Co., NJ. Thank you for any assist. Sharon Pearce, sharpearce@yahoo.com   

HI: Looking for any informaton on a Theodore Springer,b1864 in Warwick. Parents,George W. Springer and Eleanor Jane Leeper. Listed on the 1880 Census for Orange County,NY. Appreciate any information. Lyell R. Webb _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/

i am searching for any information on william riley wells, b. april, 1809 in orange county, ny. he died in seneca, nemaha, ka, in 1893. i am also looking for the names and any other information on his parents. please e-mail me at stan@frontrowaudio.com or call me at 405-341-4226. thanks very much

Hi, Pat - You don't need an appointment to enter the cemeteries, but may want to call ahead to make an if you want to speak with the cemetery managers. The Bloomingburg Rural Cemetery is actually on the Orange County side of the Sullivan County line (the Shawangunkill is the border at this point). Have fun! --- On Fri, 9/18/09, Patricia Hodge <pgh2008@verizon.net> wrote: ...Does anyone know if you need appointments to any of the old cemetaries?... Pat

That sounds fantastic.  We were going up to Middletown, NY to investigate old cemetaries and check out the ones where my relatives are burried.  We may go to this re-enactment in Newburgh.  We have an RV and will be parking in Goshen.  Does anyone know if you need appointments to any of the old cemetaries?  We will be going to Wallkill Cemetary, Newburgh and even Bloomingsburgh, but that one is in Sullivan Cty. Thanks for the help, Pat Hodge ________________________________ From: "nyorange-request@rootsweb.com" <nyorange-request@rootsweb.com> To: nyorange@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 3:01:11 AM Subject: NYORANGE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 90 Today's Topics:   1. "Re-enactors to make cemeteries come alive" (juliasgenes) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:58 -0700 (PDT) From: juliasgenes <juliasgenes@yahoo.com> Subject: [NYORANGE] "Re-enactors to make cemeteries come alive" To: Orange List <NYORANGE@rootsweb.com>, Dutchess List     <NYDUTCHE@rootsweb.com>,    Sullivan List <NYSULLIV@rootsweb.com>, Ulster     List <NYULSTER@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <357377.71329.qm@web110016.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone with an interest in Newburgh, old cemeteries, or an autumn outing: I saw in the 'Times-Herald Record', printed in Middletown, Orange, NY, that this coming Saturday (19 Sep 2009) from 9:30A to 3P there will re-enactors and other activities at Newburgh's 2 oldest cemerteries. Included as a re-enactor will be Newburgh Historian Mary McTamany. The event is free, though contributions will go towards graffiti removal from headstones and iron fence repair. The article, by Chris Farlekis, is on page 21, top of the fold, in today's paper. Online version: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090917/COMM/909170307 9:30-Noon - Old Town Cemetery at Calvary Presbyterian Church (Grand & South St.). Opening ceremony with an a capella choir, strolling strings, and a singer. Noon-3P - St. George's Cemetery (Washington & Johnson St.). Box lunch available here as well as apple desserts.       ------------------------------ To contact the NYORANGE list administrator, send an email to NYORANGE-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the NYORANGE mailing list, send an email to NYORANGE@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of NYORANGE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 90 ***************************************

Anyone with an interest in Newburgh, old cemeteries, or an autumn outing: I saw in the 'Times-Herald Record', printed in Middletown, Orange, NY, that this coming Saturday (19 Sep 2009) from 9:30A to 3P there will re-enactors and other activities at Newburgh's 2 oldest cemerteries. Included as a re-enactor will be Newburgh Historian Mary McTamany. The event is free, though contributions will go towards graffiti removal from headstones and iron fence repair. The article, by Chris Farlekis, is on page 21, top of the fold, in today's paper. Online version: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090917/COMM/909170307 9:30-Noon - Old Town Cemetery at Calvary Presbyterian Church (Grand & South St.). Opening ceremony with an a capella choir, strolling strings, and a singer. Noon-3P - St. George's Cemetery (Washington & Johnson St.). Box lunch available here as well as apple desserts.

Is there someone on the list who would look up an obituary for me? Charles Macauley died Nov. 24 1934 in NYC. His mother and sister lived in Newburgh and he was a well-known political cartoonist. I am hoping that your local paper included an obit for him, which will help me in my search for his mother's death. I have the news item of his death from the NY Times. Thank you. Diane - Michigan

The Fifth Annual Phillips Knapp Reunion The Phillips-Knapp Family Association is planning its 5th annual reunion for the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2009. It is open to anyone (and their guests) who has an ancestor from Rockland County surnamed Phillips or Knapp. On Saturday, September, 19 there will be a picnic at Bowline Haverstraw Town Park, (Grant Gazebo) from 11 AM - 4 PM. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs and soda for lunch. Participants may bring a favorite family prepared recipe to share with others, if they wish. Also, there will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 chances and card games available. Please feel free to bring family photos, scrapbooks and letters, etc. which you may share with the rest of the Phillips-Knapp Family members. For more information on Saturday, contact Vicki Miller at avmofm@aol.com. It should be a fun day. Cost of Saturday is: Yearly dues: $5.00, Picnic: $5.00 per person. Sunday, September 20, 2009: REVISED AGENDA It was discovered this winter that Eli Phillips, brother of Daniel & Gilbert, testified in open court the 28th day of November 1832 that he was born at Philipse Patent, which is present day Philipstown. As a result of this discovery, we will learn about Philipstown for our Sunday activity. Schedule: 12 noon: Meet at Depot Restaurant, Cold Spring, for lunch 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring , New York: www.coldspringdepot.com (Cold Spring is a hamlet in the town of Philipstown ) Luncheon Speaker: Don McDonald, Philipstown historian Following lunch: Walking tour of Philipstown, conducted by Don McDonald. Any persons who do not wish to join the walking tour can either go home or remain at the Depot Restauant and socialize with each other. Cost: lunch--separate bill. Order from the menu or have the buffet Contact: Barbara de Mare: BarbaradeMare@yahoo.com Barbara L. de Mare, Esq. Attorney, historian, genealogist, grandmother 155 Polifly Road Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 (201) 567-9440 office http://historygenealogyesq.blogspot.com/

Westchester County Genealogical Society (NY) Upcoming Meeting The next meeting is this coming Saturday. MEETING INFO: WHAT: Genealogy Related Records in the Brooklyn Diocesan Archives with Joseph Coen WHEN: Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry (across from Mercy College on route 9) Joseph Coen, CA, will lead off WCGS’ new genealogical year on Saturday, September 12th, with his lecture called Genealogy Related Records in the Brooklyn Diocesan Archives. Mr. Coen has been an archivist since 1986 and a Certified Archivist since 1990. He has been Archivist for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn for 15 years. His experience includes archival work for the N. Y. C. Municipal Archives, as well as records management work for Western Suffolk BOCES. Mr. Coen will discuss sacramental records, school records, deceased priest files and other resources related to genealogical research in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He will talk about what information is available and how to request it. The meeting opens at 10:00 a.m. at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 600 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Guests are welcome. Coffee and conversation precede the meeting at 9:30 a.m. For information about Westchester County Genealogical Society (Westchester Connection or Surname List), visit WCGS home page -- _http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/) Hope to see you on Saturday!! RESERVED THESE DATES FOR WCGS Future Meetings Oct 10, 2009 Acquiring Italian Records from Italy Toni McKeen Nov 14, 2009 Growing Up in Yonkers Eddie Dee Dec 12, 2009 Holiday Party Special Interest Groups / Study Group Meeting Jan 9, 2010 20th Century Probate Research: Confirming Relationships & Finding Family Debra Braverman Feb 13, 2010 The History of the Hudson River and Henry Hudson Dr. Raymond E. Phillips Mar 13, 2010 The Cemeteries of Westchester County Patrick Raftery, Assistant Librarian @ Westchester County Historical Society Apr 10, 2010 What’s Up Doc? Jo Heffernan May 8, 2010 Who were the parents of …? Joe Lieby June 12, 2010 Writing the Family Narrative Tony Lauriano

The following blog has all the ins and many outs of obtaining vital records from NYS (NYC is slightly different, but still not easy). Read the comments and follow the updated info links. Be SURE to send for the death certificate from the NYS Department of Health in Albany and NOT from the local town/city clerk. It's usually the same amount of money through the clerk and a lot faster, but it's only an extract of the info typed onto a form letter, whereas from the DoH, you wait a whole lot longer (up to six months, I've heard), but you get a copy of the actual document with all the info intact. In New Yorkese, "upstate" means anywhere north of NYC: http://ny-genes.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-obtain-copies-of-vital-records.html --- On Mon, 9/7/09, Leslie Vaughn <leslievaughn@cfl.rr.com> wrote: ...get a copy of her death certificate from the state of New  York... Leslie

Diane if it is a microfiche--not a microfilm, you pay only 15 cents per page of microfiche and it stays in your local FHC forever and you can refer back to it as you find new things to research. I would gamble that it would have what you are looking for. I would also attempt to get a copy of her death certificate from the state of New York. I am unfamiliar of the process but the information should be readily available on-line or someone on this list can help you. I have heard you need to be extra patient with New York to get what you want. Good luck--Leslie -------------------------------------------------- From: "Diane Hosler" <drhosler@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:56 AM To: "Orange NY Mail List" <nyorange@rootsweb.com> Subject: [NYORANGE] Abbie Macauley/McAuley Death > I am new to the list and am looking for advice. I notice that LDS has > microfiche of Orange County Deaths in the Independent Republican. Is > anyone > familiar with this resource? Is it my best source for locating Abbie's > death, who was 83 yrs old In 1930 and living in Newburgh with her daughter > Mildred Batterton. Diane - Michigan > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I am new to the list and am looking for advice. I notice that LDS has microfiche of Orange County Deaths in the Independent Republican. Is anyone familiar with this resource? Is it my best source for locating Abbie's death, who was 83 yrs old In 1930 and living in Newburgh with her daughter Mildred Batterton. Diane - Michigan

Sharon: No I haven't seen a Catherine Leman. Sorry. Diane charane@aol.com In a message dated 9/5/2009 3:59:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sharpearce@yahoo.com writes: Diane, Have you come across a Catherine Leman (var. sp.) who married Pickle (or James) Gifford. He was probably born in the 1760s and maybe she was born after 1770. They end up in OH, maybe by way of PA, but there are hints he came from NJ. Trying to help trace them; their children link to my families. Sharon Pearce, sharpearce@yahoo.com --- On Sat, 8/29/09, CHARANE@aol.com <CHARANE@aol.com> wrote: From: CHARANE@aol.com <CHARANE@aol.com> Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] JOSEPH LEMOND/LEMMOND/LAMONT/LEMONT To: nyorange@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 6:51 AM In the index in the book "Pioneer Families of Orange Co., NY" is there a Joseph Lemond/Lemmond or Lamont/Lemont mentioned? I'm trying to find the father of my JOHN ALEXANDER LEMONT/LAMONT who was born around 1820 in Newburgh, Orange Co., NY. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you. Diane charane@aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Jenny,   Is History of the Minisink Country a published book?  Who is the author; I might try to order it via Interlibrary Loan. Thank you for any assistance. Sharon Pearce, sharpearce@yahoo.com   --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Jenny Inskeep <jenny.inskeep@cox.net> wrote: From: Jenny Inskeep <jenny.inskeep@cox.net> Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] Looking for Orange Co.,NY history book To: nyorange@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 5:08 AM The book is a compilation of information on Orange County families extracted and sourced from other books. Some of the sources are Ruttenbur's History of Orange County, The Early Records of the Presbyterian Church of Goshen, Eager's Outline History of Orange County, Inscriptions of German Reformed Cemetery Of Montgomery, History of the Minisink Country.  There are about 16 sources credited.  Families are organized alphabetically followed by sections on towns, military rosters and portraits of leading citizens of Newburgh.  The book is indexed. I have found it to be a very useful starting point for research on a new line... well worth the money. Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Edsall" <dedsall@crocker.com> To: <nyorange@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:11 AM Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] Looking for Orange Co.,NY history book > Hi all, > Would someone who has a copy provide a brief review of the scope of the > material in the book? > How much detail is there about the various families, that sort of thing. > Much appreciated, > David Edsall > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jeff & Kathy Stevenson" <jkastevenson@msn.com> > To: <nyorange@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:56 PM > Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] Looking for Orange Co.,NY history book > > > It is available through Heritage Books, Inc for $39.00 plus $7.00 shipping > and can be ordered online. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Diane,   Have you come across a Catherine Leman (var. sp.) who married Pickle (or James) Gifford.  He was probably born in the 1760s and maybe she was born after 1770.  They end up in OH, maybe by way of PA, but there are hints he came from NJ.  Trying to help trace them; their children link to my families. Sharon Pearce, sharpearce@yahoo.com   --- On Sat, 8/29/09, CHARANE@aol.com <CHARANE@aol.com> wrote: From: CHARANE@aol.com <CHARANE@aol.com> Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] JOSEPH LEMOND/LEMMOND/LAMONT/LEMONT To: nyorange@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 6:51 AM In the index in the book "Pioneer Families of Orange Co., NY" is  there a Joseph Lemond/Lemmond or Lamont/Lemont mentioned? I'm trying to find the father of my JOHN ALEXANDER LEMONT/LAMONT who was  born around 1820 in Newburgh, Orange Co., NY. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you. Diane charane@aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYORANGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

There are still a few openings left for the Orange County Genealogical Society "Research Week 2009", September 20 through 25, co-hosted with The Warwick Conference Center This is a week of intense research, with OCGS open all day Monday through Thursday, including evenings, plus Friday morning. Participants are housed at the Warwick Conference Center, and get breakfast and supper there. The Conference Center will provide transportation from Warwick to OCGS or any place in Orange County. OCGS volunteers will be available to help with research at OCGS and at surrogate court. Participation is limited to a maximum of 15 researchers. Participants must register at the Warwick Conference Center (not with OCGS). For details and to apply please contact Rev. Kenneth Tenckinck at 845-986-1164 or programs@warwickcenter.com ASAP, as registration will close as soon as the limit has been reached. Marty Irons OCGS volunteer

You are absolutely correct: it IS the historical society that had their stuff in boxes in the Goshen library basement, at least 1-1/2 years ago. You can check that's what I said below. Perhaps the historical society and the genealogical society could meld? It could only enhance the services and resources of both groups! And then maybe you could be open more often for us people who work during the day and live at a distance. I'm sure it would lower overhead for you both, too, and consolidate grant writing. All the best! --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Marty <k2mi@frontiernet.net> wrote: ....It does >>> not <<< refer to OCGS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ....The last I know, the historical society no longer has their space in the Goshen library... Marty

Yes, that's correct. The Historical Society is the group that operated out of boxes stored in the library basement about 1-1/2 years ago. The Goshen librarians had no idea what was there or how to find it, so I had to wait for an HS volunteer to come to the library (once a week?, for a few hours) and hunt up info for me, then mail it to me. They used to have a small, but active office in the library near the parking lot entrance when I first went there about 7 years ago. Too bad they lost it. I hope that their collection has found a place where it can be out in the open. Basement cardboard boxes get moldy fast and things get lost, too! --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Carol VanBuren <ty@warwick.net> wrote: The Orange County Historical Society had space at the Goshen Library. Carol