ABSTRACT of will of DANIEL JAYNES of Cornwall Precinct, Orange County Feb. 19, 1785. Wife: Hannah Dau: Sarah, wife of JOHN CARPENTER inherits the farm on which he now lives. Grandaughter: Rachel TUCKER Hannah TUCKER Executors: JOHN CARPENTER son-in-law and Capt. Ebenezer WOODHULL, both of Cornwall. Witnesses: Jonah TOOKER, William SHEPARD, Nathan COOLY Proved Orange Co. March 3, 1786 Thank you, Phoebe P. S. Although the WOODHULL family book does not list a JAYNE, I believe the William Jayne marriage to Elizabeth Woodhull has been published. Thank you, Phoebe Searching: Moses Carpenter, Ruth Coe, Mary Thompson, Marah McDowell NY: LI: Coe, Carpenter Or Co. Carpenter, Coe, Jayne, McDowell, Thompson, Wisner, Woodhull NJ: MoCo. Coe, Runyon, Halstead connections?

Hi Tom, It's good to see you on this morning! And thanks for the poem, have printed it to share at church, and will also send it to friends. How's our Jenkins research going?? Regards, Barbara Jones Pulley Southeastern NC

Goodmorning list! Just wondering if anyone happens to have a record of gravestone inscriptions for cemeteries located near/in Ellenville. Regards, Barbara Jones Pulley Southeastern NC

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, "SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS." THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE." ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. "MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT." > >> > > > > >> > > > This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The following is his request. I think it is reasonable..... PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part to plant this small seed.

Hi, In response to your query - I have the inscriptions of Eastern View Cemetery, West Camp and they show the following: Rachel, daughter of Peter and Rachel Richardson, died Jan 17, 1840, aged 2 months and 1 day. Buried just next to her is In memory of Lammon, son of Jairus & Elizabeth Richardson, who died Nov 20, 1830, aged 8-11-18. Elizabeth Peer, wife of william Richardson, died Aug 13, 1837, aged 39-22-12. In a different plot - Rachel Schutt, wife of Peter Richardson, died Jun 25, 1888, aged 69-5-28. Buried next to her is Henry L. Lasher, 1851-1910 and Fannie S. Richardson, his wife, 1860-1941. Peter Richardson, 1816-1905, Rachel Schutt, his wife, 1818-1888. Another plot Lamon Richardson, died Apr 25, 1888, aged 78-4-22 Amy C. Musier, his wife, died Sep 3, 1891, 73-x-23. And in yet another plot: John Richardson, born Jun 17, 1820, died Jul 25, 1887 Margaret Snyder, wife of John J. Richardson, born Sep 25, 1882, died Apr 11, 1897, <obviously miscopied> probably 1822 James W., their son, born Aug 1, 1847, died Mar 15, 1854 aged 6-6-20 and the epitaph - so sweet - Sweet bud, when thou wast here below Thy tender parents loved thee so; They thought they could not give thee up And still they taste the bitter cup. I have a death record for Rachel Schutt Richardson, died Jun 25, 1888, aged 59-5-28, a married housekeeper, b. in the town of Catskill to Peter Schutt, b. NYS and Rachel R. Schutt, b. NYS, died and buried in West Camp. John J. Richardson, died Jul 25, 1887, 67-1-7, a married farmer, born in West Camp to William Richardson, b. NYS and Rachel Richardson, b. NYS, died and buried in West Camp. And a death record for Margaret Snyder Richardson, died Apr 11, 1897, 74-7-16, a widowed houskeeper, born in Germantown and in Saugerties about 50 years, daughter of Samuel Snyder and Margaret Snyder, both b. NYS, died and buried in West Camp. Audrey K.

Dear All, I would like to thank all the people who have so kindly responded to my request for information about my Hancon family of Modena. I am looking for a John and Ellen Hancon who emigrated to the US from Herefordshire in England about 1832 with their son William who was born in 1831. They had a daughter Mary in 1833, John born 1835 in Modena and Esther born 1839. The only Census entry I had for their son John was in 1850 in Cornewall, Orange Co. when he was lodging on his own. I do not know where the family were between 1832 - 1870. On the 1870 Census Ellen had remarried and was living in S.Dakota, so John had obviously died prior to 1870. >From the kind replies to my query I have received the following: 1840 Census John Hanson living with 3 females in Marbletown, Ulster Co. 1850 Census Ellen Hancan living in Marcellus, Onogada Co. These may be my Hancons as I know their surname was spelt differently wherever they went, sometimes Hancon, Hancorn, Hankin, etc , etc. Thank you to all of you and please let me know if you come across anything which you think may help. Best Wishes, Ros Dunnico.

I recently received a certified copy of my great-great-grandfather Peter Richardson's death certificate from Albany. He was born in 1816 and died in 1905 in West Camp, Town of Saugerties, and is buried in West Camp Cemetery. >From the certificate, I have now learned who his parents were. They are listed as Jarus(?) Richardson and Elizabeth Schermerhorn, both shown as born in the State of New York. I would be interested in any information about this couple, who were probably born in the 1790's. The above question mark is due to my inability to accurately decipher the handwriting on the certificate. It looks like "Jarus", but it could be James. Bill Teller

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In the next two months, Governor Pataki of New York, will decide on the image to go on a special United States Mint quarter that will commemorate New York State history. The State of New Jersey recently had the image of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" on their commemorative quarter. The image of Henry Hudson's 1609 Dutch ship, de Halve Maen (HALF MOON) is one of three finalists for the honor to appear on New York States' quarter. The other two contestants are the Statue of Liberty and the Battle of Saratoga. I am writing to ask that you send a letter or e-mail of support to Governor Pataki for the HALF MOON's image to appear on New York States' commemorative quarter. As a token of appreciation for your writing the Governor, our museum will send you an 8 1/2" x 11" color glossy photograph of the HALF MOON under full sail. Governor George E. Pataki State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 or e-mail gov.pataki@chamber.state.ny.us Some of the things you might mention in your letter are: (1) The voyage of the HALF MOON led to the founding of New York State. As a result of this voyage, the Dutch established the first European settlements in the State of New York with a trading post built near Albany in 1614 and settlements in Albany and New York City in 1624. (2) New York States' colors, orange and blue, derive from the Dutch colors flown on the HALF MOON. (3) New York States great sports teams, the New York Yankees and the New York Knickerbockers, derive their names from the Dutch influence brought by the voyage of the HALF MOON. (4) In contrast to the English colonies of New England and Virginia, New York was founded by the Dutch on the principles of religious and cultural toleration. There were over 20 foreign languages being spoken on the streets of New Amsterdam, now New York City, in 1628. The HALF MOON had a multicultural crew. (4) The first public school was founded in Dutch New Amsterdam in 1628. It still survives as the Collegiate School in New York City. In contrast, many European countries discouraged public schools, restricting schooling to the aristocracy. (5) Under Dutch law, women often retained their maiden names and were allowed to own property, run businesses, and administer estates. Women lost many of these rights under English law. (6) Many towns, cities, rivers, and geographical names in New York State derive from the early Dutch influence begun by the HALF MOON, including Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, Nassau County, Orange County, Batavia, Flatbush, Kinderhook, Yonkers, Schuyler Falls, Guilderland, Watervliet, Wallkill, Poestenkill, Rensselaer, Claverack, Catskill, New Utrecht, Coney Island, Buswick, Bowery, Wall Street to name a few. (7) Our currency, the "dollar", derives its name from the Dutch coin, the "daalder", used onboard the HALF MOON. (8) Our national nickname "Yankee" originates from the Dutch word meaning "Johnny" used in New York State. Thank you for anything you can do on behalf of the HALF MOON. With regards, Andy Andrew Hendricks, M. D. Chairman, New Netherland Museum ==== Dutch-Colonies Mailing List ==== Have you visited the Rootsweb Genealogy Data Cooperative Website? Visit website: http://www.rootsweb.com/ To find a county for a known city and state go to; http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html

Does anyone know if the marriage and baptismal records of the Old Dutch Reformed Chruch of Berea in Montgomery are still in existence? If so, where are they archived? Thanks, Sue Dewey suebee@flash.net

This soldier was from Ulster Co. NY: The following information is from a searchable list of over 1,690 enlisted soldiers’ data available at The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ] NAME: LAMUNYAN, John AGE: 32 EYES: blue HAIR: light COMPLEXION: fair HEIGHT: 5 feet 5 & 1/2 inches BIRTHPLACE: Ulster, NY OCCUPATION: soldier ENLISTMENT DATE: 12 Sept., 1839 WHERE: The Buffalo Barracks BY: Lt. Townsend ASSIGNMENT: 2nd Artillery Regiment; CO-G DISCHARGED: 12 Aug., 1843 CAUSE: disability LOCATION: Fort Columbus, NY RANK: Artificer

Searching for information on the surname Vandecar and variations. My gr-gr grandfather, Sikas Jacob was born about 1850 in St Maries, Perth, Ontario, Canada. His father was Silas Van De Kar. Silas Jacob's grandfather was Ruelof Van Der Kar, who moved to Ontario from Albany-Greene counties, New York. Any information about the family would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve Brent

Looking for John and Ellen Hancon who emigrated to the US from England about 1832 with son William born in 1831. Their son John Hancon was born in Modena on 14 July 1835 and they also had two daughters Mary born 1833 and Esther born 1839. Has anyone seen them on the 1840 through 1860 Censuses or has anyone access to the Church records for the baptisms of the children or the burial of John the father about 1868/9. Any help will be gratefully received. Ros Dunnico. Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England.

Just to clear up the understandable confusion about Greenwood. At this point in time, the only place with a similar name is indeed Greenwood Lake, which is a village in the Town of Warwick on the border with West Milford, NJ, as was indicated. Another possibility is that what the Olive is looking for may be what used to be called Greenwood, or Greenwood Furnace. At one time, it was technically part of Monroe, but is now part of Tuxedo. The name changed long ago to Arden...there's not much more there now than the old furnace, which is now a museum, and a post office (a very small one at that). It's located a little off of Route 17 between Harriman and Southfields. Greenwood was the site of St. John's Episcopal Church...I don't have dates on how long it was there, but the OC Genealogical Society has copies of extant records. Hope that helps you find what you're looking for! Lisa Stitt

Sue: I'm not directly related, but I do have a copy of The History and Genealogy of the William Bull and Sarah Wells Family of Orange Co, NY. Listed on p. 145: "3-4 Mary BULL, b. ca. 1754 m. John TUTHILL, b.ca. 1750, d. 1806, Res. Town of Goshen. Children, born town of Goshen: 4-32 William 1773 4-35 Hannah 1779 4-33 Agnes 1775 4-36 Julia 1781 4-34 Jeremiah 1778 4-37 Elizabeth 1783 4-38 Samuel 1785 (N.B.: The Tuthill records state Mary died ca. 1786, after which John m(2) 6 Mar. 1788 (Goshen Ch.) Fanny Brewster, by whom he had one son, Smith. There is a discrepancy here, since Mary was alive to receive a legacy in her father's will of 1795. A note in the Bull records says she lived in the Bull Stone house. The Tuthills think it was a different Bull girl, not Mary, who married John Tuthill. John served in the Revolution in the 2nd Regt. Ulster Co. Militia, Col. James McClaghry, and the 1st Regt. Orange Co., Militia, Col. Jesse Woodhull. In 1803 he bought land in Wantage Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, the deed recroded Newton, NJ calling him then a resident of Goshen, NY. He moved to New Jersey where he died. His will dated 27 Sep. 1803 in Wantage, pr. 19 May 1806 at Newton." There are other entries for the children. I'm not sure what information you need. Please feel free to contact me directly if you need further details on parents or children. Lisa Stitt LSTITT@warwick.net

There is an excellent website at www.dnaco.net/~csmartin/20th.html for the 80th NY Infantry 1st Brigade 3rd Div. 1st Corps, organized 1851 in Kingston and known as the Ulster Guard, 20th NY State Militia. They fought gallantly at Antietam, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg and 2nd Bull Run as well as many other battles. The website includes the Roster and I found many familiar surnames there. Well worth a look. Terri

Yeah write to the town Clerk of every locality he lived in! NYULSTER-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > NYULSTER-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 268 > > Today's Topics: > #1 ATT: TERRY SHEELEY ["Barbara Pulley" <bearlady@duplinn] > #2 Help please [Michnted@aol.com] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from NYULSTER-D, send a message to > > NYULSTER-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: ATT: TERRY SHEELEY > Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 19:37:32 -0500 > From: "Barbara Pulley" <bearlady@duplinnet.com> > To: <NYULSTER-D@rootsweb.com> > > I have misplaced your e-mail address, and have up-dated information to send > you, pertaining to descendents of Edgar L. Sheley. > Barbara > bearlady@duplinnet.com > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Help please > Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 09:21:47 EST > From: Michnted@aol.com > To: NYULSTER-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi Everyone. Need advice on where to turn next. I have an ancestor whom I > have his parentage and dat eof death (1887), know hes buried in Mt Tremper > Cemetery but dont know where he died. I took the death date straight from the > headstone so the day may be off but the year is correct. Since I didnt know > where he died, I wrote off to NYS vitals. They have no record of his death so > now I am back to the drawing board. This family stayed within Ulster county > but moved alot so I am not even able to guess what town he died in. Any > suggestions on obtaining a death certificate? Thanks everyone! > Michele Lockwood

Hi Everyone. Need advice on where to turn next. I have an ancestor whom I have his parentage and dat eof death (1887), know hes buried in Mt Tremper Cemetery but dont know where he died. I took the death date straight from the headstone so the day may be off but the year is correct. Since I didnt know where he died, I wrote off to NYS vitals. They have no record of his death so now I am back to the drawing board. This family stayed within Ulster county but moved alot so I am not even able to guess what town he died in. Any suggestions on obtaining a death certificate? Thanks everyone! Michele Lockwood

I have misplaced your e-mail address, and have up-dated information to send you, pertaining to descendents of Edgar L. Sheley. Barbara bearlady@duplinnet.com

HI! I saw the posting on Elizabeth HORNBECK and wondered if anyone had information on a Jane HORNBECK. I'm researching a Warren TOBIAS and was at the NY State Library this past summer. In "Old Gravestones of Ulster Co." on pg. 15, I found the following entry: Tobias, Jane Hornbeck, wife of Warren March 27, 1864 81-2-27 Town of Esopus Ascension Church Cemetery Any ideas? Thanks, Mary

I need some advice. I wrote for a death cert. on my g-grandfather George Hollenbeck b. 1869 in NJ. His father is listed as David Hollenbeck b. New York and his mother is Mary Bush b. New York. I've recently received some info that might tie in after 4 years of searching: There is a David M. Hollenbeck b. Feb 1844 who married a Matilda Bush b. 1845. It's possible that Matilda could have been called Mary or even had Mary as a first or middle name. "My" George (possibly their son) named one of his daughters Mary Matilda. It sounds like a perfect match, but since there are no children listed for David and Matilda, I can't be absolutley sure. I've been reading a bit about probate records and wills. I feel like the next best thing to do is try to obtain a probate record and see if it mentions the children. I really don't know where to look for those or how to go about it. Anyone have any info? Is there another avenue to search? I've already searched census records but to no avail. Donna in Michigan de_mead@cac.net