Hi Robecca, You are lacking dates to go with the names you have. One of the first places I would check is the Ellis Island web site. The names you have in your message are not American. If they came to America during the early part of the 20th Century, you might find their names there. The address is http://www.ellisislandrecords.org Another place to search in at the LDS website at http://www.familysearch.org/ Cyndis List would be the next place to try. The address is http://www.CyndisList.com There are links to many places to check from that website. > I am so lost. I am doing a genealogy book for my daughter so that she can > always have it and know where she comes from, but I am running into all > kinds of brick walls on my husbands side of the family. Unfortunately for > him, his family - both paternal and maternal, do not talk at all. He knows > the basics. His fathers name, his mother's name and his maternal > grandparents. And the names are all strange and unusual - in my opinion. > Can anyone help to solve my problem. > I am looking for information on any Puszcz's in the Schenectady, New York > area. My husband's grandmother was Genevieve Rosalie Puszcz. > His grandfather was Stanley Blaski - former Blasczienski. He changed his > name because he was deaf and Blaski was easily for the deaf community to > sign. His family lived in Fulton, New York. > Genevieve was also deaf. And I am told that her mother's name was Rosalie. > And then there is my husband's father. Douglas Albert Schermett. He died > in May of 1990. Married to Marie Anna Blaski in 1972. No known information > on his family, except that maybe his grandfather's name was Albert > Schermett. Richard

Hello from a new person! I am so lost. I am doing a genealogy book for my daughter so that she can always have it and know where she comes from, but I am running into all kinds of brick walls on my husbands side of the family. Unfortunately for him, his family - both paternal and maternal, do not talk at all. He knows the basics. His fathers name, his mother's name and his maternal grandparents. And the names are all strange and unusual - in my opinion. Can anyone help to solve my problem. I am looking for information on any Puszcz's in the Schenectady, New York area. My husband's grandmother was Genevieve Rosalie Puszcz. His grandfather was Stanley Blaski - former Blasczienski. He changed his name because he was deaf and Blaski was easily for the deaf community to sign. His family lived in Fulton, New York. Genevieve was also deaf. And I am told that her mother's name was Rosalie. And then there is my husband's father. Douglas Albert Schermett. He died in May of 1990. Married to Marie Anna Blaski in 1972. No known information on his family, except that maybe his grandfather's name was Albert Schermett. If you can help me, you don't know how grateful I would be!! Thanks for taking the time to read this - Robecca

Desperately seeking information on HARMON HAGADORN, b. 25 Feb 1826 in Schenectady (probably Glenville) d. 27 May 1903 in Corinth, Saratoga County, NY married Emeline Reeves and had the following children: Lucy, Frances M., George H., Sarah H., and Charles H. Any information greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Bob! Re: Alexander Van Voast and Catherine Johnson: >>The Schenectady Cabinet for Oct. 29, 1828, p. 3 has a notice which says they were married on Oct. 21. Interesting. I took their marriage date, October 29, 1828, from the records of the First Reformed Dutch Protestant Church, Schenectady. I'll have to recheck the church records. At any rate, either date, is anyone familiar with these folks? Melissa

>Is anyone familiar with Alexander Van Voast and Catherine Johnson? They >married October 29, 1828, Schenectady. The Schenectady Cabinet for Oct. 29, 1828, p. 3 has a notice which says they were married on Oct. 21. Bob Sullivan scp_sulli@sals.edu Schenectady County Public Library (NY) http://www.scpl.org Schenectady Digital History Archive http://www.schenectadyhistory.org

Is anyone familiar with Alexander Van Voast and Catherine Johnson? They married October 29, 1828, Schenectady. Thanks, Melissa

I am searching for the Ancestors of both: (who have numerous NY ties) HENRY HODGES b abt 1829 MA, d 1879 Mankato or St. Peter MN + SALINA P. LINDSEY b abt 1829 NEW YORK, d 1923 Coeur D'Alene ID Daughter: LILLIAN/LILLIE JANE HODGES b 1852 NEWYORK, d 1925 Puyallup WA + JULIUS CHAPMAN b 1841 No. Stockholm NY, married 1867 Kasota, LeSeuer Co., MN Other children of Henry Hodges & Salina P. Lindsey:: Frank HODGES, b abt 1859 NEW YORK, lived in MN Florence HODGES b abt 1868 MN, m Adelbert JOSLIN-d Thief River Falls MN Susan HODGES d 1923 Aberdeen, WA, m unknown DEAN, children Mary & Anna Dean I have been unable to locate birth or marriage records for HENRY HODGES and SALINA P.LINDSEY, or birth records for their daughter LILLIAN/LILLIE JANE HODGES. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated, Diana Chapman Owen

Jeanette Neisuler's _History of Education in Schenectady, 1661-62 - 1961-62 is now available at: <http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/education/neisuler/> Even if you're not researching Schenectady, this book contains a lot of information on the development of public education in New York. I found it a fascinating discussion, as much for the things which haven't changed (e.g., the controversies over school funding) as those which have, such as teacher pay and status and social attitudes about education in general. Bob Sullivan scp_sulli@sals.edu Schenectady County Public Library (NY) http://www.scpl.org Schenectady Digital History Archive http://www.schenectadyhistory.org

Here's another will: Schenectady County; M-484 Source: Transcribed from SAMPUBCO copy Will of Rebecca Macomber Know all men by these presents that I, Rebecca Mocomber of the Town of Duanesburgh County of Schenectady and State of New York being advanced in years but of sound disposing mind and memory do make, execute, publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament. First, I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved sister Mercy E. Macomber, all my estate real and personal wherever situated for and during the term of her natural life, in case she survives me and from and after her death, I give, devise and bequeath my said estate and each and every part and parcel thereof unto my beloved niece Isadora Stub, wife of Conrad W. Stub of the City of New York to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs, executors, administrators and assignors forever. Second, I nominate, constitute and appoint my said Niece sole Executrix of this my will and I hereby revoke any and all wills by me at any time heretofore made or executed. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety. Rebecca Macomber L.S. Witnesses Ernest Hall Geo. C. Dawson The foregoing instrument was on the day of its date signed, sealed, published and declared by the above testatrix Rebecca Macomber as and for her last will and testament in our presence and we at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have signed our names as witnesses thereto. Ernest Hall 1087 Boston Ave. New York Geo. C. Dawson 942 East 168st New York Admitted to probate February 13th, 1893

I thought I'd post this in case there are others interested in this family. Schenectady County; L-68 Source: Transcribed from SAMPUBCO copy Will of Abner McOmber In the name of God Amen. I Abner McOmber residing at ?? 14 Smith St. in the City of Schenectady being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament. That is to say: First – After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary E. McOmber in case she survives me, all my real and personal property of whatever name or nature. My wife to pay my mother Fifteen Dollars per year during mother [sic] natural life. Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my said wife Mary E. McOmber to be Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the _____ day of March in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one. Abner McOmber L.S. Witness: Robert Bryson Henry V. Jackson The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Abner McOmber in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us; And he at the same time declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will and Testament; and we at his request have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names our respective places of residence. Robert Bryson of Schenectady L.S. Henry V. Jackson do April 5, 1871 Admitted to probate June 1, 1880

Cliff: Thank you very much for the information - it'll be very helpful in my research. Carol McNamara

Carol, The Dutch -oo- sounds like -o- in bone. Therefore, Groot (in Dutch) sounds like Groat (in English). They are the same surname. It comes in other spelling variations such as Groedt. Jim Groat wrote a book in 1986 about many of the Groats and it is now online. See my website at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clifflamere/ Look in "Other Lists of People", then New York State. Cliff The Mc's in VA wrote: > I noticed you have GROOT listed on your website - I have a GROAT in a line > of MACKEY's. Are both spellings used for this surname? It's a new surname > for me so I have very little information. > > Thanks - Carol

I noticed you have GROOT listed on your website - I have a GROAT in a line of MACKEY's. Are both spellings used for this surname? It's a new surname for me so I have very little information. Thanks - Carol

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Thank you SO much!!!! Kathy At 09:26 AM 06/01/2002 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 5/31/2002 10:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >kathyshouse@mindspring.com writes: > ><< Is there someone on the list who has the 1870 Census index for Schenectady > County? Could you please look up the surname HOLTON and give me all of the > listings. There should only be a couple. >> >Surname: HOLTEN Given Name: WILLIAM Age: 66 Sex: M Race: W >Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: 4-WD SCHENECTADY >M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 437 > >Surname: HOLTER Given Name: MARGARET J Age: 34 Sex: F Race: W >Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: PRINCETOWN >M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 316 > >Surname: HOLTON Given Name: ABRAM Age: 30 Sex: M Race: W >Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: PRINCETOWN >M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 311 > > >I hope this helps >Betty Fink > >http:www.geocities.com/BFink93776 >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sigsbee > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hey, I wanted to thank everyone for replying to my message.. You are all so great.. :O) Thank you again.. Bubye.. Kari

Hey, I wanted to thank everyone for replying to my message.. You are all so great.. :O) Thank you again.. Bubye.. Kari

Hi Kari, Here's where you can find all the genealogy mailing lists. http://lists.rootsweb.com/ Kathy At 09:35 AM 06/01/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hi everyone.. I have a silly question.. I dont remember how I signed up for >this email and I would love to see if they have one just like it for >Pennsylvania.. If someone could help me that would be great.. Having a >blond moment..LOL :O). > > > >Kari Austin > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi everyone.. I have a silly question.. I dont remember how I signed up for this email and I would love to see if they have one just like it for Pennsylvania.. If someone could help me that would be great.. Having a blond moment..LOL :O). Kari Austin

In a message dated 5/31/2002 10:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kathyshouse@mindspring.com writes: << Is there someone on the list who has the 1870 Census index for Schenectady County? Could you please look up the surname HOLTON and give me all of the listings. There should only be a couple. >> Surname: HOLTEN Given Name: WILLIAM Age: 66 Sex: M Race: W Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: 4-WD SCHENECTADY M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 437 Surname: HOLTER Given Name: MARGARET J Age: 34 Sex: F Race: W Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: PRINCETOWN M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 316 Surname: HOLTON Given Name: ABRAM Age: 30 Sex: M Race: W Birth Place: NY County: SCHENECTADY Locality: PRINCETOWN M593-Roll: 1090 Page: 311 I hope this helps Betty Fink http:www.geocities.com/BFink93776 http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sigsbee