Shelley - You might also re-send your e-mail to the Columbia Co list. My mother and father (b Oneonta) both grew up in Philmont, Columbia County, and I remember Mother talking about the Trasks who lived there. I haven't seen that name on the list, but who knows if there's a connection with your photos. There's an interesting tale about their mansion, called Yaddo or something similar, because their small daughter, who died young, couldn't pronounce Shadow! Cheers! Jean Chapman Snow