This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: silverfox3280 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/4893.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a Hallock Researcher and will offer what I know. I have questions below, as well. In the 1850 Census for Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA: Stephen Hallock, 54 yrs old, wf Mary-51, ch Wealthy-11, Robert-9. (There is a Stephen in 1850 Maryland, Otsego that may be another son, Nicholas-13 on following page, and Alpheus Hallock family on following page). In the 1860 census is found: Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA, Stephen-55, Lucretia-45 Hallock staying with James & Catherine Watson family - five children all under age of 10, one called Stephen and one called Alpheus Watson I could go on, but it sounds like you may have the rest. WHAT CORROBORATES CATHERINE WATSON AS WIFE OF STEPHEN AND PROBABLY WIFE MARY? 1) Age fits - her age would fit into their family. 2) Catherine Watson named sons Stephen and Alpheus. Stephen Hallock had a son named Alpheus Hallock. 3) Stephen and (2nd?) wife Lucretia are staying with the Watson family in 1860. This is hardly proven. Would appreciate any more info you have to prove she is Catherine Hallock, daughter of Stephen. QUESTIONS Age of Alpheus and Benjamin Watson indicates there was not nine months between them. Was one adopted? I haven't been able to find Catherine Hallock in the 1850 census. Her not being with Stephen in 1850 as a single woman adds a bit of uncertainty to her being a daughter of Stephen. Who were Stephen's wives. Mary? Lucretia? Can daugher Wealthy, in 1850 census, born 1839, be traced? PLACE IN 1928 HALLOCK GENEALOGY This Stephen fits: Stephen-7, William-,6, Israel-5, Zebulon-4, William-3,2, Peter-1 Hallock Pg 623 of the Hallock Genealogy, which says he born Worcester, Otsego County and lived there. Had Joseph Potter, William H, Levi G, James M, Lorinda (md Roe). 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.