Dear list, Looking for the maiden name (parents) of Susan H. Welsh. In the 1880 census she was living with her husband, John A. Welsh in Steamburg, Schuyler County. In the 1900 census she was living alone, a widow, in Tompkins County. She died 23 July 1907 at 81 and is buried in lot 700, Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, New York. Best, John A. Van Order Cornelius, NC

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5029/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Free Public Lecture: "The History of the Erie Canal and Current Issues Facing New York State Canals" - Presented by Dan Wiles, Canal Boat Captain - Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Ulysses Historical Society Museum, 39 South Street, Trumansburg, New York (607) 387-6666 http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytompki/ulysses/ulysses_hs.htm Experience the rich history of the Erie Canal, an engineering marvel of the 19th century in this free public lecture presented by Canal Boat Captain Dan Wiles. Captain Wiles will guide you along the history of this 363-mile-long waterway completed in 1825 to link the Hudson River in the east to Lake Erie in the west. He also will discuss the 21st century issues facing the state's canals. Captain Wiles of Skaneateles, N.Y., is the captain of the canal boat Emita II and a member of the New York State Canal Recreation Way Committee.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5028/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Rensselaer Brooks (b. 1824) married Jane Simmons from Richford/Caroline, NY. Jane was the daughter of John Simmons and Louisa Haskins Simmons from the Caroline/Richford area. I have lots of information on the descendants of William and Jane. More than willing to share what I have in exchange for what YOU may have. Thanks. Ron Hughes rondh@cox.net

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I sure wish that I knew more also. The tombstone is in Green Hills Cemetery in Dryden, NY. It is part of the family stone......It just shows Elmira Bishop Hammon.(not Hammond) Birthdate of 1832, but no death date. She could very well been named after a town here in New York, because Elmira is just a short way from the Dryden/Ithaca area. Maybe she's not there at all, and was divorced from the Hammon spouse. As I said, it's a family stone and so her name could have been put there when the stones were made.........I've heard of that happening. When I brought up the web page for Green Hills, she's not listed, so I would sooner believe that she's on the stone, but not buried there. -----Original Message----- From: nytompki-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nytompki-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Mlkquilts@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:41 PM To: nytompki@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYTOMPKI] Graves, Bishop, Hammon, Head, Clark Patty, I wish you knew more about Elmira Bishop. You said she was born in 1837 and possibly married a Hammond. I have an Elmira D. ? in my family tree born 1837, but married George M. Ross. I don't know her maiden name. All I know is that she was born 1837 in New York and died 1896 in New York and had 10 kids. Also, that her name was definitely Elmira and not Almira as the census records sometimes show. The family says she was named after the town of Elmira, NY. One of Elmira and George's grandchildren married into the Clark family. I guess I'm just wishing for a connection, but could there be a possibility? Michelle in Texas ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYTOMPKI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Patty, I wish you knew more about Elmira Bishop. You said she was born in 1837 and possibly married a Hammond. I have an Elmira D. ? in my family tree born 1837, but married George M. Ross. I don't know her maiden name. All I know is that she was born 1837 in New York and died 1896 in New York and had 10 kids. Also, that her name was definitely Elmira and not Almira as the census records sometimes show. The family says she was named after the town of Elmira, NY. One of Elmira and George's grandchildren married into the Clark family. I guess I'm just wishing for a connection, but could there be a possibility? Michelle in Texas

GRAVES, Mary Jane BISHOP, was born in the village of Ithaca, May 13, 1829, the eldest of five children of Joel and Maria BISHOP who were natives of Lansing. They soon, however, removed to Dryden, where Mr. BISHOP engaged in the manufacture of guns. He was a son of Dr. James BISHOP.. In the summer of 1857 she married Jackson GRAVES,( the son of Jacob Graves and Edith Jackson), a teacher in the Pottsville (Pa.) Union Graded School. She and her husband accepted an invitation to open a select school in Dryden, N.Y., in the fall of 1860, and this developed into what was known for ten years as the Dryden Seminary. In the spring of 1861 they bought about three acres of land and erected the building that was eventually occupied by the Dryden Union Graded School According to 1880 Danby Census, they had an adopted son, Charles D. born about 1870. Mary Jane had a sister, Elmira (Almira) born 1837 who possibly married a Hammon. There was also a brother, Benton Bishop, 1834-1896 who is buried in Green Hills Cemetery in Dryden, NY. A sister, Anna , b1836-d1871 married Uriah Clark b1829-d1889 They are also buried in Green Hills. A brother, George 1844-1847 is buried in Old Pioneer Cemetery in Dryden, N Mary Jane, Elmira, Benton, Anna and George are the children of Joel Bishop and Maria Head. Joel is the son of Dr. James Bishop from Lansing. Would like to know the mother. I've been told that Maria is the daughter of Brittain Head, also of Lansing. Would like to know the mother, also. Anna Bishop is my 2nd great grandmother. Thank you for any help that anyone might be able to give. Patty

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reeves, Woolley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5025/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In a Surrogate court for the County of Tompkins at the office of the Surrogate of said county in the Village of Ithaca on the 26th day of August in the year 1836. Present Evans Humphrey Surrogate Jehiel Ludlow an executor named in the last will and testament of Benjamin C. Reeves, late of the town of Lansing in said county deceased appeared for the purpose of proving and having the said will recorded according to law and made a satisfactory proof that notice of this application had been served according to law on all the heirs of the said deceased. An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin C. Reeves having a date of the sixth day of May in the year 1836 was produced in court and shown to each of the previous sworn as witnesses as hereinafter mentioned the said will is in the words and figures following to wit: The last will and testament of Benjamin C. Reeves of the town of Lansing in the county of Tompkins and sate of NY - I Benjamin C. Reeves considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First - I give and bequeath unto my wife Anna Reeves all my freehold estate it being the farm on which I said live (except 90 acres to be set off the south part of said farm) together with all household furniture during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow which said legacy given to my said wife as aforesaid I hereby direct as intended to be and is so given to her in full satisfaction and recompense of and for her dower and needs which she may or can in any wise claim or demand out of my estate and I hereby commit the guardianship of all my children until they shall respectively attain the age of twenty-one unto my said wife during her life if she shall so long continue to be my widow and from and after her decease or second marriage unto my son BR and do hereby make and declare that the expenses of the maintenance and education of my said children until they shall attain the age aforesaid respectively shall be paid and have my said wife by and out of the esta! te given and bequeathed to her in and by this my last will- Item - I give and bequeath unto my three sons, Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves the ninety acres alone excepted to be set off the south side of my said farm in such manner as to take three-fifths of the wood or timber land quantity and quality considered, said ninety acres and the said Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves to pay to my four daughters Mary Reeves, Ursula Reeves, Ann Reeves and Matilda Reeves one hundred and fifty dollar search as I shall hereinafter direct- Item - I will and bequeath to my four daughters Mary Reeves, one hundred and fifty dollars each which said several figures or sums of money I will and order to be paid to the said respective legatees as they shall finally attain the age of twenty one years to be paid by the aforesaid Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves Item - I give and bequeath to my two sons, Moses L. Reeves and Nathan W. Reeves the freehold estate herein fore bequeathed to my wife Anne Reeves as her rite of dower in manner following In case of either the death or marriage of my wife Anne Reeves before the said Moses attains the age of twenty one years I will and order that the freehold aforesaid be rented out and the rents and profits arising from the same be applied for the support and education of all my children that at the time have not attained the age of twenty one years In case either of said events happens after the said Moses shall have attained the age of twenty one years then I will and order that the said freehold property be divided equally quantity and quality considered the one half to be set off to said Moses and the other half rented out, the proceeds of said renting so much as is ..to support and educate of said Nathan W. Reeves until the said Nathan shall attain the full age of twenty-one years. It ! is my will and I hereby order that at the time the ninety acres is divided and set off to Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves that the said land is to be appraised by two disinterested men to be chosen the one by my executor and the other by said Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves and in case the two shall not be able to agree on the value of the said land then the two so chosen shall chose one other disinterested man and the valuation fixed upon by said three men or a majority of them shall be in the value thereof - allow at the time a division of the freehold estate heretofore bequeathed to my wife shall be made between Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves - I will and order that written one year after the division of said freehold between Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves, the said Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves shall in cause be paid unto the said Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves such sums of money as will! after allowing said Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves credit for monies by them paid to Mary Reeves, Ursula Reeves, Ann Reeves and Matilda Reeves as hereinafter directed to be paid make their shares equal to the shares received by them the said Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves share and share alike - If the said division shall take place before the said Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves attains the age of twenty-one years, then the said Moses L. and Nathan W. Reeves is not to be required to pay his half of said sums until one years after he shall attain the age of twenty-one years- but in case of the neglect or failure to pay any of the sums of money above directed to be paid by the persons required to pay the said sum or sums it is my will and I hereby order that the lands bequeathed to such person thus neglecting to pay shall be sold for the payment thereof- It is my will and I hereby order and direct that all the personal property by me at my decease (except my household furniture) or so much of it as may be deemed advi! sable by my executor hereinafter named be sold and proceeds of such sale to be applied towards the discharge of my debt if the amount of such sale is not sufficient for the discharge of my debts, then my executor to rent and otherwise improve and occupy all my estate( except my house and household furniture which is to be and remain for the exclusive benefit of my wife and family) until the amounts of said renting or occupying together with said personal property shall be sufficient for the payment of all my debts-when my debts are all paid at discharge then the ninety acres of land to be set-off to Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves and not before. - Lastly as to all the rents that may not have been expended in bringing up my children and all the rent and residue of my personal estate, goods and chattels of whatever kind or nature soever, I give and bequeath to all my children to be equally divided between them share and share alike - on reflection it is my will that in the division of the land given to my wife as her dower between Moses L. it shall be optional with Ichobod L. Reeves, Benjamin C. Reeves and Stephen D. Reeves and they or either of them may take a share of said land sufficient to make them satisfactorily equal with said Moses and Nathan W. in lieu of the money above directed to be paid to these respectively by said Moses and Nathan W., said land to be appraised as above directed - I hereby appoint Benjamin C. Reeves and Jeheil Ludlow my executors of this my last will and testament - In . whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ! thirty six. Benjamin C. Reeves Signed, sealed and published and declared by the above named Benjamin C. Reeves to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunder subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator- Seymour Benjamin of Lansing, Tompkins County Joseph Bower of Lansing, Tompkins County Afternote: Survivors of Benjamin C. Reeves relocated later to Windsor, Michigan and are accounted for as follows: Anne [Corwin] widow of Benjamin C. Reeves died after 1860, probably Eaton Co. MI, exact date of death (DOD) and place of interment unknown Benjamin C. Reeves, Jr. died 23 September 1837 Lansing, NY, place of interment unknown Ichobod L. Reeves died 15 February 1842 Windsor, MI, interred Skinner Cemetery Stephen D. Reeves died 5 September 1888 Windsor, MI, interred Skinner Cemetery Nathan W. Reeves died 30 June 1881 Windsor, MI, interred Skinner Cemetery Ursela Reeves married Horace Skinner, DOD and place of interment unknown Matilda Reeves married James Hethorn, DOD and place of interment unknown Fate of Moses L. Reeves, Elizabeth Reeves and Ann Reeves unknown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/3004.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Boy!! That was fast!! I just finished organizing ALL the Sager information I have--It looks like only one family in Halsey Valley, NY. Jas (?) the question mark is one the census form), so I'll start again: Jas b. 1791 Mary(his wife) b. 1802 Simon b. 1821 Elijah b. 1823 Jas A. b. 1830 Philander b. 1832 Cornelius b. 1835 Marcus b. 1837 d/cert says father is Jas Samuel b. 1849 d/cert says father is Elijah Regards, Mark

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sager (Segar, Sagar), Meeker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/3004.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Great to hear from a probable (I believe) cousin connection. I think my ggg-grandfather John Sager is oldest brother to your Philander. Do you have ready access to any probate records for Tioga county? Did James Sager leave a will? Daughter Rachel in 1850 census is the Rachel Sager in my Sagers 1870 household I believe. Saw a tioga index that had a Rachel Sager listed w/will. I also am interested in marriage & death records. 1879 History of McLean county bio for John Sager reports Tompkins county birth, move to Tioga, & 1 child born/died before move to Stephenson county, IL by 1850 census. I have recently been searching newspapers of the day for obits for family memebers. Unfortunately, John's was typical of the day; little family info, lots of sorrow for 'loss of this fine citizen'........ This is getting really long for a board posting! (I can get carried away w/family history stuff!) You can email me direct w/any replies. Thanks, Karen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sager, Cortright, Crapser, Freeland Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/3004.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi-- I'm a GGGGrandson of Philander Sager, and just returned from a visit to the Halsey Valley Cemetery to take notes on the Sager, Cortright, VanMarter, Skillings, and Hess lines. I hope the following information is helpful about the Sagers. Marcus Sager death certificate in Waverly, NY Town clerks office reads: Marcus Sager b. 7-23-1837 Father: James Sager d. 12-20-1919 Mother: Sarah Fischer Samuel Sager b. 4-13-1849 Father: Elijah Sager d. 9-11-1921 Mother: Sarah Barden 1850 census for Barton lists: HOUSE 492 Jas? Segar 59 M Farmer 3,000 Mary Segar 54 F Rachael Segar 24 F Charlotte 20 F Philander 17 M Cornelius 15 M Marcus 13 M Chancy 10 M Mary Freeland 89 F HOUSE 493 Jas A Segar 30 M Elizabeth 20 F Charlotte E. 1 F HOUSE 477 Elijah Seger 27 M Farmer Mary Seger 48 F Samuel Seger 1 HOUSE 480 Simon Segar 29 M Farmer 800 Rhodaette 25 F Catharine 3 F Philander's children include: (married Augusta E. b 1855 Sarah b. 1857 Alice b. 1859 Edwin b. 1862 Frank b. 1870 Cemetery Records concerning the Sagers in Halsey Valley include: Philander Sager d. 12-15-1893 age 61 yrs Mary J. his wife d. 3-6-1886 age 51y 11mo Augusta E. 1855-1954 Alice (Sager)(Cortright)Crapser b 1858-1943 Simon Sager 1821-1889 Rhoda Sager 1825-1922 Charles 1851-1922 Eunice 1851-1939 Cornelius Sager 1835-1904 Mary Merreh his wife 1845-1934

I am seeking information regarding Joel Bishop and his wife Maria Head. According to Landmarks of Tompkins County, Family Sketches, GRAVES, Mary Jane BISHOP, was born in the village of Ithaca, May 13, 1829, the eldest of five children of Joel and Maria BISHOP who were natives of Lansing. They soon, however, removed to Dryden, where Mr. BISHOP engaged in the manufacture of guns. He was a son of Dr. James BISHOP. Mary's sister, Anna Bishop, married Uriah Clark. Their daughter, Georgiana, married Truman Parker. Georgiana and Truman are my great-grand parents. Joel and Maria seem to be my brick wall, and I would appreciate any help.

Willoughby Tucker was born abt. 1883, son of Frederick E. Tucker, who died in 1885 in Buffalo, and was buried in Jackson Baptist Cemetery, Jackson, Susquehanna, PA. Willoughby's mother was Madeline J. Watson. Madeline died 16 Nov 1918 at the home of her son in Newfield, Tompkins, NY, and was buried in New Milford Cemetery, New Milford, PA. Willoughby married Zua Louise McConnell, born 1882, New Milford, PA, dau. of John C. and Ella Pratt McConnell. Marriage date: 23 Oct 1907 in New Milford, PA, with Willoughby living in Newfield, NY. The 1910 NY Newfield, District 193, census shows Willoughby and Zua Louise with a son, Kermit. I am looking for death and burial information on Willoughby and Zua Louise Tucker. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Marian

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Selover, Bicknell, Stevenson Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5024/mb.ashx Message Board Post: For anyone who might be interested, I found the following at http://www.kancoll.org/ William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, pub 1883 DONIPHAN COUNTY, (Kansas) Part 18 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES - WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. A. J. SELOVER, proprietor Empire Mill, Wathena, is a native of New York, and was born in Tompkins County September 14,1829. When twelve years of age, he removed to Buffalo, N. Y., where he was educated and raised. His father, Asher Selover, was for many years identified among the leading lawyers of Cleveland, Ohio. In 1857 (July 4) Mr. Selover came to Elwood, Kan., and soon after engaged in the livery business, being the first in that branch in town. In connection with the same, he also for a time kept the Great Western Hotel and operated the 'bus line. In 1870 he came to Wathena, continuing the livery and omnibus line business until the completion of the St. Joe & Denver R. R. to Wathena, when that industry became something of the past. In 1875 he engaged in the manufacture of flour. He has a large and well equipped mill, doing a business that will compare favorably with any in the county. Mr. Selover is a genial gentleman and a general favorite among his acquaintances. He ! has been twice married - first in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1850, to Miss Alpheba Bicknell. By this union was one son, Sidney, now in Colorado. Mrs. S. died in 1878. His present wife was formerly Miss Nellie Stevenson.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCQUIGG QUIGG PUMPELLY COBURN HARVELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5022.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the reply and for the source of the information for David McQuigg. However, that source appears to be incorrect in the statement that David Quigg is the son of Capt. John McQuigg. John McQuigg, Jr. and his second wife Sarah Coburn McQuigg did have a son named David, but he was not born unitl 11/27/1791. David Quigg, who married Harriet Pumpelly, was born in 1781 and the 1850 and 1860 census bear this out. David Quigg, Jr was the son of David and Mary Harvell McQuigg. David, Sr. was a brother to Capt. John McQuigg and according to family history, David (who also served in the Rev. War), dropped the "Mc" from his surname and his descendants went by the name Quigg, although when David, Jr. and Harriet married it did list him as McQuigg, instead of Quigg. David Quigg came to Tompkins Co., NY and operated a store as early as 1801 (Landmarks of Tompkins County, New York by John H. Selkreg, 1894; D. Mason & Co., Publisher) David, Jr. would have been 20 years of age in 1801, certainly young to be starting a store on his own, but possible I guess. I have not yet learned what happened to John's son David b. 1791, no information on him has turned up. Thank you again for the reply.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5022.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harriet Pumpelly b Nov 10 1791 Salisbury CT m David MCQUIGG s/oCapt John McQuigg d/o James Pumpelly see Early Owego by LeRoy Wilson Kingman reprint by Tioga Co Historical Society 110 Front St Owego.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5023/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in any info on this family; George S. Bishop b.Nov.11,1814 Ithaca, Tompkins Co son of George and Polly Bishop. He married Nancy Ann Linson Tomlinson. He died Feb.22, 1895 in Plainville, New York I have followed him and his offspring fom 1850 up to 1930. Would be interested in anything before, also would like info on his parents and his wife's family, etc. brother and sisters. Can anyone help please. jmeagher13033@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCQUIGG QUIGG Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5021.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much for the reply and for providing wonderful family information. According to our McQuigg family history, Patience McQuigg was born in Derry, Rockingham Co., NH, the last child to be born there, before the McQuigg family moved to Owego, Tioga Co., NY. This is the first time I have heard about the posibility that they were in Ulster Co., NY. It's certainly possible that the family passed through Ulster County, on their way to Tioga County. In the History of Tioga County, it stated that Patience's father, John McQuigg came to Owego in 1788, but no definite information about him prior to that year, as far as where he resided. John McQuigg had a brother David McQuigg, who dropped the "Mc" from his surname and that line descended as Quigg, but as far as I know, his line was the only one to do so, although the occasional census record has several of John's line incorrectly listed as Quigg. Your reply has brought up new questions and I appreciate your sharing. Thank you very much.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Denton, Yaple, Beers, Quigg Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5021.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Peter Yaple and his first wife Charity Beers. Most of my information comes from the book " The Yaple Family in America" by Doris Yaple Geist and Roland Yaple. In the book Peter had 2 wives, Charity Beers and Patience Quigg Denton. I have also looked thru the census records. You will find that Mary A. Yaple was his daughter & third child thru Charity Beers. Mary never married. By my records, Peter and Charity had 9 children before she passed away in 1827. I am a descendant of their sixth child Elbert Yaple. Peter married Patience - May 10, 1828 I have Patience listed as born March 27, 1788 in Kingston, Ulster Co. NY They had 2 daughters Jane Yaple born 1830 and later believed to reside in California and Harriet Yaple born June 2, 1832 died 19 Sept. 1848. Both of these births were recorded in a family bible according to Doris Yaple Geist's book mentioned earlier. Patience died June 18, 1846 and is buried in King's Cemetery in Ithaca, NY along with Harriet, Peter and Charity. Sorry I can't help you with Richard Denton