Who's eagerly digesting the 1940 census? Have you come up for air yet? Springfield has only 2 Enumeration Districts. 39-64 has only 18 pages, but I can't find my great grandmother. I have the East Springfield Meeneghans on the farm, but "the girls" lived just south of the Center on the main road. We should have Ellen Broderick Meeneghan, who was alive until 1949. She would have been about 71. I'm not sure whether Anne, Kate, or Mary were living home or working out. Mary was the nurse at the Knox School. Katie was Rosie the Riveter in Schenectady for a period. I have Ellen's sister, Mary McDonough, who would have been across the street. Is anybody seeing something I'm not? Thanks, Sara

I agree! A great site for central NY newspaper research! Sue Sue Roe Seal Beach, CA [email protected] A friend is one who comes in when the whole world has gone out. Walter Winchell In a message dated 4/1/2012 7:23:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Hi, All, I have many ancestors in Otsego County, and have found the Fulton Post Card site marvelous. Go to: http://www.fultonhistory.com/ Don't let the funky opening sidetrack you - he also has old postcards. Enter, and you'll find a search engine where you plug in a name, and wow! You'll get a list of newspaper mentions which you can then search. The first time I tried it, I found over 500 mentions for my grandfather, though I found there was another Edwin Chapman in Otsego County - no relation, but articles I found on Grandpa cleared up many puzzles. It's free, though he does ask for donations, and I've sent him money from time to time. If you haven't done so, do try it. Chappie ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, All, I have many ancestors in Otsego County, and have found the Fulton Post Card site marvelous. Go to: http://www.fultonhistory.com/ Don't let the funky opening sidetrack you - he also has old postcards. Enter, and you'll find a search engine where you plug in a name, and wow! You'll get a list of newspaper mentions which you can then search. The first time I tried it, I found over 500 mentions for my grandfather, though I found there was another Edwin Chapman in Otsego County - no relation, but articles I found on Grandpa cleared up many puzzles. It's free, though he does ask for donations, and I've sent him money from time to time. If you haven't done so, do try it. Chappie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PaulaCary31 Surnames: whiston Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4854/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Im looking for any information on a Joseph Whiston who moved his family from Massachusetts to Otsego county, NY! Wife was Permellia. Children: Susannah, Lucy, Artemus, Lydia and Hannah! Lucy married Joshua Cary. Artemus is listed in the 1850 census. And Hannah married ? Williams. I would like to know more information on what happened to his children? I know all about Lucy but nothing about the others! Any hep? Paula Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Leslie85223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4554.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good Morning Gary: Since my posting in 2008, I've not only located the grave marker for my ancestors, but have managed to find more information on one of the surviving sisters, find the only son's grave in DeKAlb, IL and JUST learned of another sister that I'd not known about until recently!! Most of my help from NY has been via a WONDERFUL person, Leigh Eckmair (Library Historian), who has lent her talents and support over the years. Leigh finally found a document proving the family I suspected was that of my 3rd great grandfather was correct!!! My 3rd great grandfather was Jesse D Butts. He was born in Buttternuts, Otsego Co., in 1821-22 (have all sorts of data but no DOB). He married Lucinda Furbush on 11/5/1840 in Pittsfield. Suspected parents of Jesse were Elijah Butts (CT)& Rebecca Dunbar (MA). The Old Church Burying Grounds (aka Harmony Church in Morris)had a Butts family buried there consisting of Elijah, Rebecca along with two daughters, Rebecca & Julia Ann, who each died on their birthdays in 1824!!! I'd like to know more about them, if possible. Was able to learn about Jesse's sister, Lovisa Butts who was the second wife of Joshua Cary. They had a child but that line eventually died out I believe. Also was able to learn a little bit about Jess's sister, Hannah Butts who was the second wife of Samuel Upham. Recently learned of another sister, Eliza Butts who married Samuel Miller who recently became known through the will of her sister, Hannah. I have no idea where Eliza was buried but she is not in the Morris cemetery with her parents and siblings. After the death of Elijah, Jesse sold his land and moved his little family to IL where he remained for the balance of his life. He died in 1880 shortly after the 1880 census was taken in Cook Co. Jesse's wife was also a "local girl". I'm certain that Lucinda was the daughter of Sylinda or Cylinda Furbush who was shoooown in on of the census reports at age 78 as Linda Furbush . . . Have done a lot of research on the Furbush family in IA but now much to go on there in NY. My "interest" is in docummenting as much as possible about my ancestors. I'm the last living descendant that had verbal information passed on to them by my grandparents. Had always listened to the stories but never imagined it would ultimmately lead me into a 40 year search!!! Can't explain it, but I feel that I have a very close bond with these ancestors!!! My tree now includes over 11 thousand people related by blood or marriage!!! And I want to know all the stories possible. Just following the lineage is simply not good enough!! Wish I could saya that the living descendants I've managed to locate were more co-operative, but to date only one has been even slightly interested. Many have taken the data I've collected and then disappeared while others have inherited some sort of resentment towards "family" without reason . . . It's often difficult but I do keep on trying . . . Do you think you could help me with some of the NY ancestors? Blessings. Leslie Smith Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: appleannie1 Surnames: St. John Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4554.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That was a quick reply, :) Her Husband Kent grew up around there and knows the area well. We did a bunch of research for him. How do you happen to be interested in family history? Gary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andrewshearsmith Surnames: Shearsmith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4819.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the information Chris. I know there is a record for their arrival in New York in 1827 on Ancestry as well. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who might have any information about what happened to his children James (b. 28 May 1835), Elizabeth (b. 7 January 1838) and Julieann (b. 5 March 1840) who were all born in Richfield. Or what happened to Robert and Ann after 1840. Thanks Andrew Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Leslie85223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4554.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Gar & Louise. I have made some progress with Find A Grave but here's where one muxt be careful - they're all contributions made by people who may not have the correct information at the time they set up the memorials. One of the most recent problems is that I know both Jesse Dunbar and his wife Hannah Elizabeth White Dunbar are buried in the Laurens Village Cemetery, along with other family members, and yet the photographer in that area was unable to find a grave location or marker for either of them. It's possible the markers have deteriorated and/or been destroyed however there should be some record of the location of their graves . . . Don't know who to contact. How fortunate to have a relative living in MORRIS!!!! Is she interested in genealogy???? Many thanks. Leslie (AZ) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Leslie85223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4554.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carol: Sometimes these message boards work and sometimes not. I only saw your message from 2008 due to a recent message. I would never, knowlingly, not say thank you . . . So now I will - Thank you for taking the time to lelnd a hand!!! Leslie (AZ) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: appleannie1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4554.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi LC Smith Don't know if you are still looking. . . Have you tried FindAGrave.com? Also my sister lives in Morris and might be able to help. Gary and Louise W. Pleasant Grove UT Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have just joined this list as I've recently learned that a branch of the Dutch Williamson family lived in Otsego County, NY. I also understand that most of this Samuel Williamson family left Hartwick by 1836-38, with only a son, Calvin, staying behind. Calvin is believed to have married Sarah Maria Steere c. 1849 in Otesgo Co. Sarah's parents being James and Sally Wells (Lippitt) Where would the records be for the time period between 1780's and 1838? Richard Williamson Tucson, AZ Administrator: Williamson y-Chromosome DNA Project _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dnadysnumbers/INDEX.htm_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dnadysnumbers/INDEX.htm) _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~williamsondnaproject/INDEX.htm_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~williamsondnaproject/INDEX,htm) Administrator LaTourette y-Chromosome DNA Project.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hobson_uk Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4819.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Andrew I found some information about Robert Shearsmith in 1840 travelling on the ship Sovereign with wife Ann (ages 25 and 23? - print not clear) He was a wheelwright. Also on New York 1830 census shown as born 1808 and living in Cherry Valley Otsego, NY, with Ann. Also on 1840 census living in Richfield Otsego. I found these on Ancestry. Chris Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I accidently sent an email to the Otsego mailing list in error, when it should have gone to the Rensselaer County page. Sorry.

My Bennet, Darrow, and Ketcham families were very early residents in Rensselaer County, and I am planning a visit to the are and wondered if I could get some help as to where the best places to visit to find information would be. Jabin Bennet died there in 1799, but the surrogate records on film don’t give much. Are there more records at the court house that might be helpful. Also, is there a genealogical or historical society that has early church, tax, or other records? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Brent Glad

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kirbywm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4850.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. Had the rest but somehow missed the 1850 info Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: richard_vanwagenen Surnames: martin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4853/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Am seeking any information that exists of Elijah Martin and his family. Elijah lived in Otsego County from 1800 to 1840, mainly in Richfield. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks Kim, I had gotten used to about 5 months for the last 2 or 3 years. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: "Sam Ferguson" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [NYOTSEGO] Time to receive death certificates > My requests submitted in April 2011 arrived in February 2012! > > Kim > > ---- Sam Ferguson <[email protected]> wrote: >> Has anybody had experience lately with ordering Death Certificates from >> Albany? My next one expected is right up at 7 months now since it was >> ordered. >> Thanks >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4871 - Release Date: 03/14/12 >

My requests submitted in April 2011 arrived in February 2012! Kim ---- Sam Ferguson <[email protected]> wrote: > Has anybody had experience lately with ordering Death Certificates from Albany? My next one expected is right up at 7 months now since it was ordered. > Thanks > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

what year was it for? did you give them a record #? I have gotten records back from Albany a lt faster than that. Have you tried calling them? Did youir check clear? Kim [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Sam Ferguson <[email protected]> To: NYOTSEGO-L <[email protected]>; NYULSTER-L <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Mar 14, 2012 11:52 pm Subject: [NYOTSEGO] Time to receive death certificates Has anybody had experience lately with ordering Death Certificates from Albany? y next one expected is right up at 7 months now since it was ordered. hanks ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

Has anybody had experience lately with ordering Death Certificates from Albany? My next one expected is right up at 7 months now since it was ordered. Thanks