I'm new at this so here goes. I'm looking for the parents of Samuel P. Foster who was born abt. 1812 in Orange Co, NY. He married Mary E. Crist in 1837 in Goshen, Orange Co. He was still there in 1838 when his first son was born, William C. Foster. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gayle Foster

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I just found the deed abstract, published by the Orange. Co. Gen. Soc. PHINIUS DUN of Goshen - Liber A - pg 57 Will made Dec. 26, 1788 Probated Jan 9, 1789 Wife ; Anna Dun Daughters - Zeruiah Dun, Elizabeth Dun Executors - Anna Dun and Moses Carpenter Witnesses - Calvil Shepard and Ezra Doty. Does this shed any light on which Phineas Dun??? I believe I have an old (probably prior to photography) picture of Anne Dun. We couldn't read the writing on the back until I discovered this will with the name Dun spelled with one "n." One photographer said that it was a charcoal enhanced picture and probably a wedding picture. Does anyone know who the witnesses Calvil (?Colvil) Shepard and Ezra Doty were ;and if they were in anyway connected with the Dun or Carpenter families? Phoebe

Mary Ann, I've found the Orange County Genealogical Society (OCGS) to be very helpful. They're at 101 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924. Good luck, Steve Sawyer

I am searching for my AUGUR ancestors in Orange county, specifically in Goshen. Can anyone help me with the names of the cemeteries in the area (I don't believe they were Catholics). Anything would be appreciated. Helen

Greetings to the list members. I have been searching for the past year in NYC and Dutchess County for the subject surnames. I am now beginning to believe I am not searching far enough. Everything I have found leads me to believe (not proven yet) that the lines I am seeking have roots in either Westchester and/or Ulster counties as well. Is there anyone else here searching for: BUSSELL, CARLOW, or PURDY?? I have only one PURDY so far...Cornelia PURDY, married to Peter A. CARLOW (unknown where) 1850 Dutchess County Census shows them with 5 children, all CARLOW Surnames of course, Amy H. abt 1837, John M. abt 1841, Isaac P. abt 1842, George P. abt 1845 and William L. abt 1848. Isaac went on to the Civil War, serving in the 150th NYSV as a "musician/bugler"...died on Jan 24th, 1915 in the New York State Hospital...He married Mary Rebecca (maiden name Unknown)...they had at least one child, Antoinette Louise CARLOW born abt 1864. Cornelia PURDY died Jan 21, 1853 in Poughkeepsie and based up certificate information she was born about 1813. Anyone recognize this PURDY, OR any of the CARLOW's??? Also have a number of BUSSELL's but only a single proven link...to Richard Harson BUSSELL. The BUSSELL family had a lumber/mahagony business in New York and I've found several in the Bronx and Manhattan that I believe are related..but no roots for them yet.... Does anyone recognize any of these names?? Thanks to anyone who responds... Larry Lachance Jacksonville, FL Larry01@mediaone.net LLachance@lachances.net LJLachance@aol.com http://www.lachances.net

Having just gone through two rolls of Orange County census, it has become very obvious that the railroad played a large roll in the lives of Deerpark residents. Edward Quick (born about 1840) was a carpenter employed by the Erie and was working in a gang on the Honesdale Branch when he was killed in an accident in 1878. Can anyone tell me if the railroad records of that area are in a depository somewhere?

Am trying to find out to whom I should write, and where, for information of a birth in Oxford Depot, Orange Co., NY. My Grandfather, Michael A. DOLAN was born there Dec., between 1875-1878. He died Nov. 1936 in Goshen NY. Also what Catholic church would have been close to Oxford. Thank you. Mary Ann MJMAQ@home.com

I have been told that a Teunis Bressie/Brussie/Brizzee d 1805 is buried in the Zena Cemetery, and that only about 12 feet away is a grave for Andrew Riseley. The Teunis Bressie that I am looking for supposedly had a son named Andrew Riseley Bressie. I'd like to know if both Riseley and Bressie were buried there, and if so if it was in the same family lot. Also, if someone is familiar with the cemetery now, I'd like to know if these stones are still standing. Thank you. Phyllis

I need help on the Merwin family. I have Rhoda Merwin born 1780 married about 1806 Cornwallville,Green Co. to Bela Smith born 1783 Haddam,Conn. Both lived and died in Cornwallville. Can anyone provide to me the family of Rhoda? Thanks Bill

Does anyone have any info on the Winaus Family of Durham? I have a Harriet (Hannah) E. Winaus born 1821 and married about 1850 to William Doolittle 1813-1893. She also had a brother Orson Winaus of Durham. She died between 1894-1899.Can anyone identify there parents. Could be of Albany or Green Co. thanks Bill

I`m searching for Peter Van Ordin born 19Feb.1761 Leeds,NY and his wife Mary Crocket Carbine born 31 July 1774 and married in Rye,NY.They moved to Windam,NY and had a daughter Margaret born 20Apr.1816 and died 9May1888 Cornwallville,Green Co. I would like information about the place of death and parents of Peter and Mary. Thank you for any help. Bill

I have a Sally Stagg m Phillip Sloat in 1799. Phillip had been in the Rev. War. They moved to Cincinnatti where Phillip died and is buried. We do not have a connection of Phillip to other Sloat lines. Could this be your Sally? Frank Sloat Arnold, MD

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Hynes" <judyhynes@email.msn.com> To: "Elise Brand" <K2P2EMB@aol.com> Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:04:56 -0500 Message-ID: <000501be72eb$659cabc0$a5acfbd0@davidhyn> X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook 8.5, Build 4.71.2173.0 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.2106.4 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable GRANDMA'S DISEASE Author unknown There's been a change in Grandma, we've noticed her of late. She always reading history or jotting down some date. She's tracking back the family, we'll all have pedigrees. Oh, Grandma's got a hobby - she's climbing the FAMILY TREE. Poor Grandpa does the cooking, and now, or so he states, That worst of all, he has to wash the cups and dinner plates. Grandma can't be bothered, she busy as a bee, Compiling genealogy for the FAMILY TREE. 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I am seeking information on my gr gr grandfather, Jehiel Evert Decker, born in NY State, 1 Jan 1830, died Buchanan Co IA 4 Mar 1890, married Caroline Baker, dau of John and Belinda (Lane) Baker in Boone Co IL. A Jehiel E Decker appears in the 1850 census, town of Rochester, Ulster Co NY, aged 20, in the household of Jacob Hornbeck. On 25 Sep 1865, Jehiel E Decker of the 'county of Boon in the State of Illinois' purchased land in Buchanan Co IA, which was owned by Horace Eaton and wife of Sullivan Co NY. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with information, or suggestions as to how to proceed. Gary Merrill ozobryum@mail.netnitco.net

So does anybody have an opinion on the validity of the Anjou's "Ulster County, NY Probate Records"? I have volume I+II. There appears to be a legitimate affidavit by the Surrogate Court Clerk and County Clerk in the beginning of the books. Becky On Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:02:36 EST Rover42256@aol.com writes: >BUT HE DIDN"T MAKE EVERYTHING UP THAT HE WROTE. HIS WORK IS STILL >VALUABLE. > >> The man was something other than what he represented himself and he >made his >> living at forging documents and compiling fraudulent genealogies. >If anyone >> is particularly interested in more about this man, if they will >e-mail me >> privately, I will provide more. >> Dee > > Becky beckybea@juno.com

This is of special interest to you. At sometime during a family genealogy search we all are going to face the problem of a Fraudulent Lineage. This is a something that is running rampant in this age of mass information. We have opened a new page on our web site that addresses this problem. There are over One Hundred family "genealogies" listed that have been corrupted by one person. We must become aware of what is out there and what to look for. This section of our web site will grow with updates and is open to all. The URL for our website is; http://www.linkline.com/personal/xymox/ On the first page of the site look for the link FRAUDULENT LINEAGES. Happy Hunting Harold Oliver Director America's First Families ADDENDA....We have received so many messages with some great additional listings that we will be issuing an UPDATE soon.

Greetings. I am seeking information about Sussannah (Susannah?) and Phebe CAVANAUGH, who were listed in the will of Moses OVERTON of Orange Co. NY, as being his granddaughters. It is implied in the will that their mother was Moses' daughter and was deceased at the time of the writing of the will (1821). A grandson Jeremiah is also mentioned, but without his surname listed. I haven't found any Cavanaughs yet in Orange Co. Anyone know of a link? Will exchange info. Thanks for the help. Beth

Greetings, List. I have come across several occasions where people who left Long Island during the Rev. War ended up specifically in Orange County, especially immediately thereafter (my ancestor among them). Does anyone have any information on why this was such a popular destination for these refugees from Long Island? Thanks in advance for your replies. Beth

The man was something other than what he represented himself and he made his living at forging documents and compiling fraudulent genealogies. If anyone is particularly interested in more about this man, if they will e-mail me privately, I will provide more. Dee -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Towner <jadot@cyberhighway.net> To: NYULSTER-L@rootsweb.com <NYULSTER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 3:46 PM Subject: Re:Gustave Anjou >A fake at what research or pretending to be someone he is not? I guessed >the second from the amount of credits, the first I don't know-- >I guess those interested in the Lockwood will, could send for a copy. >Jackie > > >At 11:06 AM 3/19/99 EST, you wrote: >>According to Harold Oliver, Director, America's First Families, Gustave Anjou >>is a fake of the first order. >> >>>>You asked about Anjou-- >>All I can do is give you some of the info on the title page. >>Gustave Anjou, Ph.D with a longggg list of member ofs--Amer. Hist. >>Ass.,Amer Scenic and Hist Pres Soc, NY Gen and Bio Soc. etc. >>'A careful abstract and translation of the Dutch and English Wills--' >>Published in 1906 >>There is also two statements of authenticity by the surrogate clerk and the >>Ulster County Clerk of the time. >>Reprinted by Heritage Books Inc in 1992<< >> >>From a long article on Genealogical Fraud by Mr Oliver: >>>I urge you all to read the data we have on our web site at; >>http://www.linkline.com/personal/xymox/ >>We direct you to sources for additional reading through the >>"Genealogical Journal" published by the Utah Genealogical >>Association. Their internet address is; >>http://www.infouga.org/ >>The Genealogical Journal Volume 19 Numbers 1 and 2 of >>1991 contains six articles on various genealogy frauds including >>two fine ones on Gustave Anjou. >>I hope this helps and makes you aware that there is much information >>out there. Some of it created by frauds. We will cover some of these >>people from time to time.< >> >>Don Thompson >>Donlt@aol.com >> >> >> > >