Just got done talking with a friend of mine who works at the Owego Historical society. Before the flooding started they got all the stuff put up high and there was no damage that she knows of. A guy that had worked with the Smithsonian was there. According to my friend he had become a fireman and he was the one in charge of what to do with the stuff and where to put it. He had the crew of volunteers working their little backsides off putting stuff up high. According to my friend she said that he told them to put their back muscles into it so that the river wouldn't get ahead of them. And by golly they hustled. The only water to amount to much was a puddle that was easily moped up . Being the rather curious type, we took a ride today to see the damage and get some errands done. We went as far as Binghamton, Vestal, Endicott and Endwell. In some areas along Rt. 17 C we could see where the mud had come up to the bottom level of some big trees. And when we looked over the side of the roadway we could see a road of mud that evidently had moved very fast through areas that previously was grassland. It reminded me a little of how the Tootle River in Washington State looked after the Mt. St. Helen's Volcano eruption in May of 1980. Mud there, was every where and trees were laying down. Here at least where we could see it, there was evidence of mud on the bushes and lots of tall grasses laying flat as evidenced by the gray dinginess we saw on the plant life. I am sure in other areas it was lots worse. In Delaware Co. all the roads are officially closed. And in some areas there are still many restrictions regarding entry to ones place of abode or business. In Owego,Binghamton, Vestal, and some parts of Endwell and Endicott, we saw evidences of people's lives being thoroughly disrupted. We saw rugs and furniture, kids toys, school desks, cabinets, appliances and many other items out on the street. I am sure there were people there that lost most everything. But our people are strong. They all come from good sturdy stock. That is what makes our nation great. When one of us hurt other's come to their rescue. It doesn't matter what type of support we provide. Some of us can give money, other's may want to volunteer, while other's may feel most comfortable praying or providing food and lodging. It doesn't matter just as long as we unite. We are One Nation Under God a land that no terrorist, Flood, earthquake, fire, hurricane or tornado or even political party can divide for long. Isn't that what America is all about? Its our roots. Our past makes us strong. Happy Fourth of July Joan
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Compton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4RB.2ACE/1899.1 Message Board Post: Was just wondering the Name and Date of the newspaper that you got the obit from. Also do you know the first name of Mrs. Charles Compton. I'm working on this line.
Searching for any information about : W. Frank Williams, born 11 Jun 1882 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co, NY. His parents were Horatio and Mary (Hazelton) Williams. Both parents said to have been born in Ireland. Frank married Ada Rose in Kansas in 1923, and died in Kansas in 1927. Frank was my Mother's first husband. I have been unable to find him in any of the usual sources. Does anybody know this family? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Arlene Brown Allen
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/4RB.2ACE/3137.4 Message Board Post: Many thanks to delores, K.H. and barb flint for your input. I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you - been a busy month. Amanda and eileen cooper
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4RB.2ACE/1177.1.1 Message Board Post: I am grand-daughter of Irene Kaywood, married to Frank Kaywood of Southfields, NY. Who are you looking for?
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/4RB.2ACE/3168 Message Board Post: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures161/1866tompkins.html
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/4RB.2ACE/3167 Message Board Post: There is an old Cahill family photo on ebay from Tompkins County, New York. The url is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280001315983&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
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/4RB.2ACE/3166 Message Board Post: Searching for information on a Linus S. Mackey b. ca. l838 in l862 was in the Civil War. Siblings are (Athelbert?) and Sarah. Father believed to be Henry C. Mackey from Ulster County,N.Y. Any info on this Mackey family will be greatly appreciated. will share my research. Arlene
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mericle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4RB.2ACE/3165.1 Message Board Post: Thanks to all of you and your hard work. This helps having the names listed I know my Grandmother was born in 1861 in the area and are having a hard time finding her family. This gives me even better information about the area. I have been over Carl's maps a couple of times and then tried to print them with no success but this does help. Thank You all for your hard work.
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/townofcaroline.html this transcription was provided by Carl Hommel
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/4RB.2ACE/3165 Message Board Post: Town of Caroline 1866 map names THANKS to Carl Hommel !! http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/townofcaroline.html
1866 Tompkins Co. map names -Motts Corners, Caroline Center, Speedsville, Slaterville, Enfield, Enfield Center MOTTS CORNERS http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/MottsCorner.html SLATERVILLE http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/Slaterville.html SPEEDSVILLE http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/Speedsville.html CAROLINE CENTER http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/carolinecenter.html TOWN OF ENFIELD http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/TownofEnfield.html ENFIELD CENTER http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/EnfieldCenter.html
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/4RB.2ACE/3164 Message Board Post: You have Carl Hommel to thank for these wonderful transcriptions !!
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/4RB.2ACE/3163 Message Board Post: 1866 Tompkins Co. map names -Motts Corners, Caroline Center, Speedsville, Slaterville, Enfield, Enfield Center MOTTS CORNERS http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/MottsCorner.html SLATERVILLE http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/Slaterville.html SPEEDSVILLE http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/Speedsville.html CAROLINE CENTER http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/carolinecenter.html TOWN OF ENFIELD http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/TownofEnfield.html ENFIELD CENTER http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~townofithaca/maps/1866atlas/EnfieldCenter.html
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/4RB.2ACE/3162 Message Board Post: I have redone this so it is bigger and clearer Small http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures37/3741small.jpg Large - this prints out really well http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures37/3741.jpg
Small http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures37/3741small.jpg Large - this prints out really well http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures37/3741.jpg
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures167/16791flipped_small.jpg Large http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures167/16791flipped.jpg
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4RB.2ACE/1611.2.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gayle, just an address update for me. kenhump1943@msn.con
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/4RB.2ACE/3161 Message Board Post: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures168/16801small.jpg http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~springport/pictures168/16801.jpg
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