Hi Vince Have you been to your local LDS Family History Library? If not I would suggest that it might be a good idea to order records from this from the Congregational Church that was located there. Also there are Cemetery Records available. Both are on Micro-film and prior to Vital Records church and Cemetery records are among you best ways to document a Vital. Also in Canton NY is the County Court House and they have all the early records for Land and Early Will Records. The Court House would also have Probate Records even if a Will was not filed. You could write to them for information. Another source would be to contact the Village or Town Clerk in Stockholm and see if they have any information regarding Ephraim Knapp/Knap. They have a great deal of information on early settlers. Last but not least is to contact the St Lawrence County Historical Society and see if any Family Folder exists or if other information is available. See http://www.slcha.org/ and write to them for information that might be available. There is a slight charge but remember they are also Non Profit and the employee's are all volunteers, so a small donation is always appreciated. Regards Pat Regan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Amo/Emond-Bresett/Brissette-Cutway/Coutand-Devendorf-Farley-Lancto/Lanctot-Lesperance-Viau dit Lesperance-Ostrander-Savage-Simmons-Tate/Tait- Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375.3 Message Board Post: 1870 census for Oswegatchie (Ogdensburg Post Office) dated August 4, shows that a Catherine McNeely , age 4 was the daughter of John McNeilly age 39 , a day laborer born in Canada and both his parents of foreign birth and his wife, Susan, age 31 , keeping house, born in Ireland, both of her parents of foreign birth also. Catherine was the youngest of two siblings; John, age 11 and James age 9. All children born in NY. Two older children attending school. Information from Ancestry.com. Hope this helps

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knap, Knapp, Brassee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8376 Message Board Post: My annual query: Looking for the burial place of Ephraim Knapp a veteran of the Revolutionary War. At the time of his death on 19 October 1841, he was living with his son Moses, in Stockholm (aka Knapp's Station), St. Lawrence County, New York. The only possible clue I have is that that Rachel and Sarah J. Knapp (wife and daughter) of Moses died 8 Sep 1841 and 29 Sep 1841 respectively. Both are buried at Hale Cemetery vicinity of Knapp's Station. If his burial site can be found it is my intent to register it with the SAR for proper marking and registration. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Vince Knapp 6th Great Grandson of Ephraim

Glad to see that someone else is rescueing old photos, like I have been doing that for awhile. A couple of things-she, Mrs. Bibbins, may have gone by a nick name or her middle name. Hence the initial M. Or, he might have gone by a middle name-can you blame him with a first name like that? Second, it's great that you posted here. Have you posted on USGENWEB on the county sites for Illinois and Minnesota? Also, check to see if GenForum has a Bibbins forum. Post under the other surnames mentioned too. You may connect up with descendants from that direction too. Kindredconnections, CousinConnections and others can help as far as posting the information. Good luck in your search for members of this family. Regards, Kathy --- Shelley Cardiel <cardiels@comcast.net> wrote: > I've "rescued" a group of old photographs which > appear to all belong to the > BIBBINS Family of New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. > The first is > identified as Mrs. M. BIBBINS, Mother of Julius and > Melvin BIBBINS. The > photograph is dated Aug 3rd and notes that the > subject is 74 years old at > the time it was taken, likely in the 1870's or > 1880's. The photograph was > taken at the Mads Sogaard Studio in Chatfield, MN. > > > > Based on limited research I do find record of Julius > BIBBINS and Melvin Hull > BIBBINS, sons of Eliphas or Eliphay BIBBINS and > Laura W. HAWLEY. Melvin > Hull BIBBINS was b. 25 Jan 1829 in St. Lawrence > County, NY and his brother > Julius in 1847 in Illinois. The mystery is why is > she referenced as "Mrs. > M. BIBBINS" if her first name was Laura and her > husband was Eliphas or > Eliphay? > > > > Records indicate that Melvin Hull BIBBINS married > Sarah Jane HAWLEY on 8 Mar > 1853 in Mount Carroll, IL and died 1 Feb 1899 in > Chatfield, MN. During the > 1880 census the couple was living in Chatfield, MN > with his Mother, Laura W. > BIBBINS, age 75, born in NY to NY born parents. > Melvin was listed as age > 51, born in NY, a Farmer whose father was born in CT > and mother in NY. His > wife Sarah Jane is noted as age 51, born in NY to NY > born parents. > > > > Julius J. BIBBINS married Elvira SILSBEE on 8 Dec > 1874 in Fillmore Co., MN. > During the 1880 census the couple was living in > Orion, MN with a daughter, > Lina E. BIBBENS age 4 months, born in MN. Julius > was listed as age 32, born > in IL to parents born in MA. His wife Elvira was > listed as age 23, born in > MN to parents born in IL and PA respectively. Does > the difference in > location for his parents mean anything? > > > > The second photograph is one of Nelie TROW BIBBINS, > taken at the S. Farrell > Studio in Chatfield, MN, probably in the 1880's with > Nelie likely in her > 20's at the time. The third photograph is > identified as Sidney BIBBINS, > taken at the Hoard & Tenneys Studio in Winona, MN. > It was probably taken in > the 1880's with Sidney looking to be in his 20's at > the time it was taken. > > > > I believe that this third photograph may be of > Sidney Edgar BIBBINS b. 8 Feb > 1855 at Mount Carroll, IL to parents Melvin Hull > BIBBINS and Sarah Jane > HAWLEY. Sidney married Sarah Jane EVERTS on 15 May > 1880, and died 19 Aug > 1929 in Pasadena, CA. Along with these photographs > were three unidentified > photographs: > > > > 1 - Female, taken at the E. E. Bertrand Studio in > Chatfield, MN, 1870's, > looks to be in her 20's > > 2 - Male, taken at the Stone's Great Northern Photo > Studio in Potsdam, NY, > 1880's, looks to be in his 60's > > 3 - Female, taken at the D. R. Miller Studio in > Mount Carroll, IL, 1870's or > 1880's, looks to be in her teens > > > > I'm hoping to see all of these photographs returned > to the BIBBINS Family so > that they can once again be in the care of family. > If you are a member of > this family, or know someone who might be, please > contact me. > > > > Thanks, > > Shelley > > > > > __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375.1.1 Message Board Post: Margaret - thank you very much -- rochelle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375.2.1 Message Board Post: Barb: Thank you very much, I will check this out. Rochelle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375.2 Message Board Post: Hello, In the 1870 census for Oswegatchie, St Lawrence Co., New York, PO Ogdensburg, in Dwelling 1630, Family 1659 lives: McNeily, John, 39, Day Labour, b Canada Susan, 31, Keeping House, b Ireland John, 9, At Home, b NY James, 6, At Home, b NY Catherine, 4, b NY I do not find them in 1880 I do not find any other Catherine in the St Lawrence County area. I do not know if this is your family but it is something to check out. Good Luck. Barb L.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375.1 Message Board Post: NYS began keeping vital records about 1881. I would try the churches in Ogdensburg during the period for a possible baptismal record. To help with finding relatives, the Ogdensburg library has some city directories. I am not sure of the dates covered, but you might want to call the library and see what is available timewise. A check of years 1866 to about 1882 might turn up some McNeeley families that are possible parents to your person. Have you tried the Ogdensburg census for 1870 and 1880 looking for Catherine? If you find a daughter of the approximate age, you likelly have the parents names which will help in your further searching. The LDS has the index for the 1880 census online at www.familysearch.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McNeely Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8375 Message Board Post: I am searching for birth record information on a Catherine McNeely who was born in Ogdensburg, St. Lawerence, New York on April 19, 1866. I am hoping to find her parents name. Thanking you in advance for any information that you can give me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8270.4 Message Board Post: Russ is always there to lend a kindly hand... all should follow his example... that said, I believe the family Parmenter, note spelling, is an old one from MA. So many families migrated from MA over to VT. So If someone is lost...look for him over in VT also. I will check on it. Hi Rae :) this county is great, a very busy board. very chatty, very helpful. Alyson

I've "rescued" a group of old photographs which appear to all belong to the BIBBINS Family of New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. The first is identified as Mrs. M. BIBBINS, Mother of Julius and Melvin BIBBINS. The photograph is dated Aug 3rd and notes that the subject is 74 years old at the time it was taken, likely in the 1870's or 1880's. The photograph was taken at the Mads Sogaard Studio in Chatfield, MN. Based on limited research I do find record of Julius BIBBINS and Melvin Hull BIBBINS, sons of Eliphas or Eliphay BIBBINS and Laura W. HAWLEY. Melvin Hull BIBBINS was b. 25 Jan 1829 in St. Lawrence County, NY and his brother Julius in 1847 in Illinois. The mystery is why is she referenced as "Mrs. M. BIBBINS" if her first name was Laura and her husband was Eliphas or Eliphay? Records indicate that Melvin Hull BIBBINS married Sarah Jane HAWLEY on 8 Mar 1853 in Mount Carroll, IL and died 1 Feb 1899 in Chatfield, MN. During the 1880 census the couple was living in Chatfield, MN with his Mother, Laura W. BIBBINS, age 75, born in NY to NY born parents. Melvin was listed as age 51, born in NY, a Farmer whose father was born in CT and mother in NY. His wife Sarah Jane is noted as age 51, born in NY to NY born parents. Julius J. BIBBINS married Elvira SILSBEE on 8 Dec 1874 in Fillmore Co., MN. During the 1880 census the couple was living in Orion, MN with a daughter, Lina E. BIBBENS age 4 months, born in MN. Julius was listed as age 32, born in IL to parents born in MA. His wife Elvira was listed as age 23, born in MN to parents born in IL and PA respectively. Does the difference in location for his parents mean anything? The second photograph is one of Nelie TROW BIBBINS, taken at the S. Farrell Studio in Chatfield, MN, probably in the 1880's with Nelie likely in her 20's at the time. The third photograph is identified as Sidney BIBBINS, taken at the Hoard & Tenneys Studio in Winona, MN. It was probably taken in the 1880's with Sidney looking to be in his 20's at the time it was taken. I believe that this third photograph may be of Sidney Edgar BIBBINS b. 8 Feb 1855 at Mount Carroll, IL to parents Melvin Hull BIBBINS and Sarah Jane HAWLEY. Sidney married Sarah Jane EVERTS on 15 May 1880, and died 19 Aug 1929 in Pasadena, CA. Along with these photographs were three unidentified photographs: 1 - Female, taken at the E. E. Bertrand Studio in Chatfield, MN, 1870's, looks to be in her 20's 2 - Male, taken at the Stone's Great Northern Photo Studio in Potsdam, NY, 1880's, looks to be in his 60's 3 - Female, taken at the D. R. Miller Studio in Mount Carroll, IL, 1870's or 1880's, looks to be in her teens I'm hoping to see all of these photographs returned to the BIBBINS Family so that they can once again be in the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I am more confused than before about my Michael O'Connor who is missing in action in St. lawrence County. I did some reading on the old newspapers on line and it appears that the Catherine in West Stockholm was not his widow. In her obit it says her husband was a Daniel. Okay, back to square one. I am going back to searching for him in Canton. His niece. my gr grandaunt, married a Desmond in Canton and his daughter married an Ames and they lived in Canton. I am so disappointed since I was sure I had found aunt Catherine, widow of Michael. I will have to continue the search. thanks all who tried to help. marg

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8373.2 Message Board Post: http://news.nnyln.net/canton-commercial-advertiser/search.html There are 44 articles on Howard Scott in this newspaper. If he worked for the NY telephone co. and his father's name was Cyril, this is probably him. click on an article and let fully load. Use the plus icon at top to enlarge.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/5067.5087.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am retired so I am free most of the time except for tomorrow. I have to go away tomorrow. Any other time I can meet you some place or I can come to your place or if you want, you are more than welcome to come to my place. What ever works for you is fine with me. Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daily, Kellison, Durham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/5067.5087.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I would like that my aunt and I are doing this together. If it is ok with you I would like her to come with me. What would be the best time and place to meet.

Hi Teresa This is my Watson Family. William was the Grandson of Joseph Watson and Catherine McGrath (McGraw) Watson of Rossie, Macomb and also Tn of Watson in Lewis County NY. Thanks Pat R Teresahem50@aol.com wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Watson Finley Lumley Hosmer Walton Jones Parow >Classification: Obituary > >Message Board URL: >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8370 > >Message Board Post: > >newspaper clipping dated thurs. March 14, 1935 > >   William Watson, 69, died at the Lewis County General hospital in Lowville Sunday evening at 7, having been taken there 6 hours before from his home in the New Boston rd., 6 miles from this village. He had been in failing health for some time and seriously ill with a heart ailment the past two weeks.   >   Mr. Watson was born in the town of Edwards, Feb. 19, 1866, a son of Joseph and Mary Allen Watson. Feb. 22, 1893, he was married to Miss Jennie Finley, of Fine, who survives him. He had followed the occupation of farming all his life. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Finley Watson; three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Hosmer of Copenhagen, Mrs. Glenn Walton of Mexico, Mrs. Harold Jones of Edwards; two sons, Harley Watson of Barnes Corners and Bower Watson, who resides at home; two sisters, Mrs. John Parow of Antwerp and Mrs. Albert Lumley of Canton; five brothers, Dennis Watson of Ogdensburg, Robert Watson of Fine, Walter Watson of S. Edwards, Joseph Watson of Barnes Corners and Lee Watson of Copenhagen. >   The funeral was 1:30 Wednesday. Interment in S. Edwards cemetery. > >

Good Afternoon, I am currently involved in research for another person regarding the McClear/McLear/McAleer families of Hammond, New York. Would your Ellen have been born about 1849 in Hammond? I look forward to hearing from you. Take care. gerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <layukawa@comcast.net> To: <NYSTLAWR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: [NYSTLAWR] Re: Mrs. W. B. McLear died Friday > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: McLear, Obey, Obee, Obie, Aubin, Evans, Ferguson > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/6755.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Ellen Obey (Obie, Obee, Aubin) McLear was my great grandmother. Looking > for anyone else also researching McLear family from Jefferson County and > Hammond/Chippewa Bay area. >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durham, Jones, Daily Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/5067.5087.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: You may already have this info but William and Diantha Durham are buried in the Durham Cem. in Pitcairn, St. Lawrence Co., NY with the following added info: William Durham b. Jan 12 1817 d. Jan 7, 1907 his wife Diantha Durham (maiden name Jones) b. 1821 d. Sept 21, 1895. Diantha's parents Abraham Jones and mother Susannah ? William's father is listed as Richard Durham. There are also 2 babies buried near them. The West Pitcairn Cem (I have no idea how close together these two cemeteries are) has the following Durhams: Nettie Durham 1885-1913, Alfred Durham 1882-1967, Levi Durham 1887- 1945, William Durham 1860- ? (no d/o/d) Hattie Daily 1863-1912. Hope this helps. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LaFleur, Primeau, Danzinger, Cleary Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/7455.3.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Stella, You may already know this but I think the Henry they are referring to in Pitcairn on 1870 census is the brother of my Great Grandfather Samuel LaFleur. The link to the census no longer works so I couldn't actually look at that. I have never seen any of the surnames you have mentioned pop up in my search. Names that i know of are...LaFleur, Primeau, Grunow, McLachlan. My G Grandfather Samuel married Victorine Primeau after his 3rd child (??) but before her he was married to a Margaret (found on 1881 Canada census). I do not know her last name. Henry was John & Mary's (maiden name unknown) 2nd to yongest son. If any of these names ring a bell to you, I would be happy to share what info i have so far with you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McLear, Obey, Obee, Obie, Aubin, Evans, Ferguson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/6755.1 Message Board Post: Ellen Obey (Obie, Obee, Aubin) McLear was my great grandmother. Looking for anyone else also researching McLear family from Jefferson County and Hammond/Chippewa Bay area.