This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gmonson170 Surnames: Smith, Nichols Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2336.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm also looking for info about Horace Smith and Ruth Nichols. I believe that Philip H Smith who wrote "General history of Duchess county, from 1609 to 1876" may have been Charles E Smith's brother. Horace and Ruth are buried in The Old Baptist Church Burial Ground at Carmel, Putnam Co., NY. Mila Smith Hubbard was my grandmother and I can remember talk about Aunt Alida. I do have a copy of an obituary for Charles Smith from the Clark Pilot Review in 1894 copied by Vernon Smith. My e-mail is gmonson@sbtc.net if you haven't got this. 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: La1031 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2347.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You need to contact the Town Clerk at the Town of Southeast. Brewster is a village within the town. www.townofsoutheast-ny.com. 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: exlibra1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2347/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for a marriage record for my parents who eloped to Brewster to get married in the late 30s. How and where does one go to find this sort of record. I am assuming that there was only a 'civil' ceremony. 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: NancyMoore11 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2346/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sharing Genealogy Tips, Tricks, and Web Sites The Genealogy Club of Newtown is hosting an informal roundtable discussion on Wednesday evening, December 9, at 7 pm, in the community room of the C.H. Booth Library. The evening will be devoted to exchanging ideas about favorite genealogy tips, tricks, and Web sites. Visitors and new members are invited to join the conversation. The club's first meeting of 2010 will take place on Wednesday evening, January 13, when genealogy expert Nora Galvin presents a talk about how to research the lives of nineteenth-century ancestors using special schedules from the U.S. and Connecticut Censuses. All meetings of the Genealogy Club of Newtown take place at the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, in Newtown. For additional information please call Harlan Jessup, 203-270-7887. 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.

If anyone is interested, I have a sixteen page write up on selected New York City sights including a description of most of the 2009 Christmas window displays. List is updated every year and covers places I have been to in New York City. The listing covers 55 areas of interest (museums, Christmas window displays, famous buildings, interesting restaurants, impressive hotel lobbies, etc.) and is arranged in descending order from 104th Street to 12th Street. If you aren't familiar with New York City street sequences, the order of the Avenues from the East River to the Hudson River is also listed to help you out. The items on my list, with addresses and side street locations and some interesting historical facts and trivia are: 1. Museum of the City of New York. 2. Tree Lights On Park Avenue. 3. Metropolitan Museum of Art. 4. Rhinelander Mansion/Ralph Lauren Store. 5. The Frick Collection. 6. The Crystal District. 7. Barney's. - Christmas Windows. 8. Bloomingdale's. - Christmas Windows. 9. Plaza Hotel. 10. World's Largest Menorah. 11. Time Warner Center. 12. Van Cleff & Arpels. 13. FAO Schwarz. 14. Bergdorf Goodman. - Christmas Windows. 15. UNICEF Snowflake. 16. Tiffany & Co. 17. Louis Vuitton Malletier. 18. Trump Tower. 19. Henri Bendel. - Christmas Windows. 20. The House of Harry Winston. 21. The World Of Disney Store. 22. Takashimaya Dept. Store. 23. Carnegie Deli. 24. The House of Cartier. 25. Ellen's Stardust Diner. 26. New York Palace Hotel. 27. Rockefeller Center. 28. St. Patrick's Cathedral. 29. Radio City Music Hall. 30. Lionel Electric Trains. 31. Saks Fifth Avenue. - Christmas Windows. 32. The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. 33. American Girl Place. 34. Hershey's Times Square. 35. Diamond and Jewelry District. 36. Tkts Booth. 37. Joe Allen Restaurant. 38. Toys "R" Us. Times Square. 39. Fred F. French Building. 40. New York Yacht Club. 41. The Westin New York At Times Square. 42. Hello Kitty Store. 43. Chrysler Building. 44. New York Public Library. 45. Grand Central Terminal. 46. 42nd Street Food Court. 47. Fetes de Noel Holiday Shops At Bryant Park. 48. The Pond At Bryant Park. 49. Kinokuniya Book Store. 50. Lord & Taylor Dept. Store. - Christmas Windows. 51. Great Buttons. 52. Morgan Library and Museum. 53. Macy's Herald Square. - Christmas Windows. 54. Empire State Building. 55. Forbes Magazine Galleries. If interested in a copy, you can write me OFF LIST and I will send you the attachment. Bill McGrath Clifton Park, NY

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjclassoffiftyeight Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/382.448.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Bonney: I am a Darnell descendent. I would love to hear from you. My mother was a Darnell. My e-mail addr is bjpeeples@windstream.net Thanks, Betty 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.

Looking for Jason Mors/Moss/Morse, who married Hester/Esther UNKNOWN. Jason b abt 1777, d 1829. Hester b 6 Mar 1785, d 26 Dec 1850.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CatfishCreek162 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2345/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Timothy Shaw (1715-1779):- TIMOTHY1 SHAW was born 1715 in ..., Ireland, and died 1779 in New Lotts (now part of Brooklyn), Kings Co., New York.. Notes for TIMOTHY SHAW:- 01) Muster Rolls of New York Provincial Troops, 1755-1764:- pp. 276-277, NAMES ... #66 - Timothy Shaw, Date of Inlistmt. - May 1st., Age - 45, Where born - Ireland, Trade - Labourer, Out of what Company of Militia - Campbell, Officer who enlisted - Capt. Schuyler ... 02) In the New York Militia Rolls Index 1664-1775, under the "Index Of Names" , there is listed a "Shaw, Timothy ... 567 03) Alexander Fraser, Second Report of Archive For The Province Of Ontario, pp. 884-885. Proceed in Of Loyalist Commission, St. Johns, 1797. ... New Claim - February 23, 1787. . He (John Shaw, Timothy Shaw's son,) lived in Dutchess Co. Joined the Brit. Govert. In New York. . confined several times which obliged him to go within the lines for protection . Had a farm in Dutchess Co., . Claimt. is his only son. Has a sister living in the States. There appears by survey 186 acres . His father had been a Loyalist. 04) William S. Pelletreau, History of Putnam County, New York, refers to Timothy Shaw: - 04.1) Timothy Shaw defends the land claims of of the Philipse Family against the Nimham First Nations in an "Affidavit of Timothy Shaw, 1767" . Timothy Shaw made his home at the north end of the lake . Shaw s Pond (now Lake Gleneida). 04.3) In old burying ground on the Belden farm, at the southwest corner of Lake Gleneida, and where the slaves of the Belden family were buried in a small enclosure surrounding a single grave and a head stone recording the death of Deborah Shaw, who died May 5th., 1824, aged 84. She was a white woman . She requested to be buried in that place because, as she said, "my ancestors lie there." It is probable that she was the daughter of Timothy Shaw and that a family burying place was there in early times. (Pelletreau, p. 282) Children of TIMOTHY SHAW are: 1) DEBORAH?2 SHAW, b. 1740; d. 05 May 1824, Carmel, Putnam Co. (old Dutchess Co.), N.Y.. Notes for DEBORAH? SHAW: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) - about Deborah Shaw:- Birth Date: 1740; Birthplace: New York; Volume: 157; P. 57 2) JOHN SR. SHAW, b. Abt. 1745, Carmel, old Dutchess Co., N.Y.; d. Abt. Apr 1810, Wickham, Queens Co., N.B.; m. AMY CARLE; b. 1750; d. Abt. 18 Sep 1831, Wickham, Queens Co., N.B. Thank you in advance, George Shaw, 4th. great grandson 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: NanRoberts39 Surnames: Christian, Gorham, Travis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/1444.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is the Lewis you have Lewis Christian, b 1818 in Putnam, NY and married to Phebe Knapp? I have their children and some info on Henry, Gabriel and Richard if you need it. Let me know. I have been trying to reach you thru your e-mail. Is it working? Nan 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: Rathan1 Surnames: Shaw, Rhoades and Ostrander Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/210.212.223/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to locate birth and or death certificate and buriel place for one Rennsalaer Shaw , Son of Zebedee Shaw and Elizabeth Rhoades. Wifes name Mary Ostrander. Birth date about 1820. Not sure where born Mybe Fishkill or Putnam Valley. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Barbara Shaw Schuldt 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.

More index datasets have been added. Will Records Putnam Co NY 1886-1901 (completed) Westchester co NY 1830-1835 Westmoreland co PA 1774-1819 (new) Guardianships Monroe co NY 1873-1878 Surrogate's Records (Probate Estates, etc) Benton co OR 1878-1881 Please use FreeFind search engine for most current results. Google search engine update average once every 90 days (they do not index upon request. http://www.sampubco.com W. David Samuelsen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lastpi Surnames: Farmin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/210.212.222/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Louanne Would you look up The name FARMIN in you book for me? Hiram Farmin was born in 1800 in the Mohawk Valley. He married a woman name Charlotte. Father was Benjamin Farmin, but I have no other information. Thanks Alan 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.

The next meeting for Westchester County Genealogical Society is this coming Saturday. MEETING INFO: WHAT: Growing Up in Yonkers with Eddie Dee WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry (across from Mercy College on route 9) The author of two books about Yonkers, Eddie Dee was born and raised in Yonkers. Presently retired, Mr. Dee spent forty years in the field of social work, predominantly as a supervisor and director at Cardinal McCloskey Children’s and Family Services in Westchester County and NYC. In addition, he worked at Catholic Charities Family Services in Yonkers. Mr. Dee is a member and a trustee of the Yonkers Historical Society. His books are Saturday Afternoons at the Itch: More Yonkers Memories and Getty Square: The Village And Other Yonkers Memories. 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 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pata41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2344.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: See this web page: http://www.pulpartists.com/Drew.html 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: paralegal2006 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2344/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information about a John Albert Drew - 1884-1953. He was a pulp artist and lived in Carmel, NY in the 1950's. Any information would be appreciated 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: NancyMoore11 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2343/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Held at the Cyrenius Booth Library, Newtown, CT November 12, 2009 (THURSDAY MEETING) - Speaker: Jim Sanders Topic: Searching for Sidney W. Ford at the Connecticut State Library. Looking for a Connecticut ancestor? This discussion will highlight the many resources available at the Connecticut State Library, including genealogical indexes, microfilm and microfiche collections, books and other information sources. Whether you've used the library's genealogy resources before or you're planning your first trip, Jim's advice and experiences will be very helpful. 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.

ANNOUNCING NEW DATABASE VOL. IX - MARRIAGE INDEX RENSSELAER COUNTY, NEW YORK AUGUST 1928 - JULY 1933 A. Volume IX of the ten volume set of Rensselaer County Marriages with its 11,087 names, has now been added to the Troy Irish Genealogy website. The 9 volumes of the index that are now on line cover 54,351 names. As you may find individuals from counties throughout New York State, neighboring states and even far away states on the index, this notice is being posted to numerous genealogy mailing lists. Vol. 9 in particular has a large number of Massachusetts residents listed in the index. B. You can view these marriage records by going to the Troy Irish Genealogy website at: www.rootsweb.com/~nytigs/ and click on TIGS PROJECTS and then click on RENSSELAER COUNTY MARRIAGE INDEX. It should be noted that these records, like most of the TIGS data series, cover the general population in the area and are NOT restricted to Irish surnames. C. Researchers having relatives with a RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY area connection, will be interested in these on-line, name searchable, records of names of individuals who were married in Rensselaer County, New York. If you live in a nearby county or even further away, you might want to check out these names. Take a look at the data base, you never know what you will find. You may even find a marriage performed outside Rensselaer County or even an earlier marriage for your relative that you never knew about. D. The TIGS website has a PRINTABLE FORM that can be used to request copies of the marriage documents from the Rensselaer County Clerk's Office. Mailing instructions and fees (only $5.00) are on the request form. There are SEPARATE request forms for EACH volume. Some of the items on the available documents will be: 1. Name, address, occupation, age, and place of birth (city & state or country) of bride and groom. 2. If marriage for each is first, or second. If second, was first ended by death or divorce and when. 3. Names of parents of bride and groom, including maiden name of females, and country of birth. 4. Names of witnesses to wedding. 5. Date and place of wedding and name of clergyman, minister, rabbi, etc. 6. Race of bride and groom. Hopefully you will find some of your ancestors listed in the Marriage Index or in the various other data series on the Troy Irish Genealogy website. Regards, Bill McGrath TIGS Project Coordinator Clifton Park, NY

I descend from Reuben Cloos (born 1743) via Newberry Cloos (born 1772) who is found in the 1790 Census for MohawkTown, Montgomery Co., NY. I am a GGGG Grandaughter of Reuben Cloos (1743). I have found a Reuben Cloos listed as an original member of the Baptist Church which was begun on November 6, 1751. This information is online under the HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF NORTHEAST, from HISTORY OF DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK By James H. Smith in 1882, Chapter XXL, Part Five. Can anyone tell me if this Reuben Cloos could be the father of my Reuben (1743-1826)? My Reuben and son, Newberry settled in Tioga County, PA about 1808. Both died in Tioga County and are buried in the Academy Corners/Old Carpenter Cemetery. I have not been successful in finding anything about Reuben's father. If you can help me, please contact me, Sally Close Meabon at cmeabon@ec.rr.com or you can call me at 910-675-1232. Thank you for any information anyone may be able to provide. Sally Close Meabon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mapleleaf5142 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/1444.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I, too, am interested in this family tree. My husband's line descends from Gabriel Christian, son of Richard Christian, from Putnam county, NY. Gabriel had a son, Henry, who had a son, Lewis. I lose track of Henry after Gabriel died. Maybe we are connected somehow. 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: NanRoberts39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2337.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you. It worked! Nan 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.