Hello, I sent an email to this list soon after joining and haven't seen it go through, so I'll try again. Since then I have been in contact with one very helpful person in the Historical Society. We will be going on vacation and stopping in Washington County on our way to Fort Ticonderoga. I am descended from John Rogers and Mehibitable Tefft Rogers through their son James Rogers and Amy Bronson and through their son Solomon Rogers and Aner Curtis. I have a question though....for those of you familiar with the area. I will have my laptop with me, and I have something I need to take care of on Wednesday--a responsiblity for which I need internet access and I have to be able to do it through my laptop since I have the program I use for this responsiblity is on my laptop. Since we'll be staying in a campground (any suggestions welcomed, but Fort Ann Campground is the one I'm planning now) I need to find someplace, like a public library, that will allow my laptop to connect to the internet. Is there such capability somewhere in the area? Our public library in my area of Springfield, MO has wireless internet access within the building. Right now we have high speed internet through a microwave tower and so I don't even have an access number to dial for modem, although I think I will investigate that possiblity. Thanks for any help. Patti -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 05/13/2005

I was hoping someone could help me. I am trying to locate the school. I got a letter from Kathryn Taylor a librarian at the Historical Society. She tells me that it is located on the Juniper swamp rd in Shushan town of Salem, She says it still is there but Vacant and dilapidated. I was hoping some kind person would take a picture of two and email them to me . Any help is appreciated. thanks Tee

I am researching the family of Elijah WHITTEN. In 1810 his family was in the town of Kingsbury. He headed a large family of 6 children (3 boys and 3 girls). If you know anything about this family, please contact me. Thank you. Mike Bates

Source, The Poultney,Vt.Journal--Fri. Oct. 14, 1932. POULTNEY, Vt. Announcement is made of the marriage of MISS MIRIAM E. PRAY, daughter of MR. and MRS. RALPH E. PRAY of this village, to DONALD A WOOD, son of MR. and MRS. ISSAC WOOD of Whitehall, N.Y., which took place on Saturday, October 8th, at Plattsburg, N.Y. Mrs. Wood is a graduate of Troy Conference academy and Castleton Normal school and teaches in Whitehall. Mr. Wood is a graduate of the Whitehall High school. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will reside in Whitehall. Joan H. Bixby

Hi Cheryl, "Luther RACE, [my note: town or residence unknown], served from April 12 to April 21, 1814 in Lieut. James S. Morton's Company, Col. W.B. Sumner's Regt." ================================== "Milton RACE, Trumpeter of Salisbury, Addison County, VT, served from May 1 to June 30, 1814 in Capt. Haig's Corps of Light Dragoons. Ref: R. & L. 1812, AGO Page 20." [My note: he may have served at the Battle of Plattsburg, NY.] STATE OF VERMONT ROSTER OF SOLDIERS IN THE WAR OF 1812-14, prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson, The Adjutant General, 1933, page 348. Happy searching, Jan Jordan <<RACE family. Cheryl DoeSea at aol dot com>>

I would appreciate someone to do an obit lookup for me for the following: William Edward Raney of White Creek, Washington Co, NY born 18 May 1872 died 6 February 1948. Sharon

From Waterbury, Vermont Record Jan. 2, 1900, Pg. 5 OBITUARY WATERBURY CENTER, VERMONT The Grandmother of Rev. Mr. Sissons wife died Sunday night of bronchittis. Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Smalley were called to Granville, New York, last Friday to attend the funeral of their niece, Mrs. John Vinton, who died at her home in Granville, NY, on the first of the week. The funeral was attended by Rev. Mr. Sharp of Rochester, who spoke from the following words, found in Jer. 15-9. "And her Sun went down while it was yet day." The music was by a mixed quartette which sung three choice selections in a most impressive manner. A beautiful display of choice flowers were received from sympathizing friends from Boston, MA Montpelier, VT and Rochester, VT. Mrs. Vinton was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shepherd, who have lived in this place for several years until this fall when they purchased and moved to a place in Middlesex, VT. Mr. and Mrs. Vinton were married here June 14, 1899. Mrs. Vinton and her sister Miss Flora Shepherd, were successful teachers in this and adjoining towns, for several years. And had none but friends. And Mrs. Vinton's death has cast a gloom over the entire community. And all sympathize with the bereaved husband and family in their sore affliction. (This was my cousin, Clara L. (Shepherd) Vinton). Transcribed by M.K. [posted with permission, Jan Jordan]

Jan, Please transcribe the information on Luther & Milton Race for the war of 1812-1814 Thank you, Cheryl

Source, The Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri.23, 1914. WEST HEBRON, N.Y. Fred Patterson is the guest of West Hebron friends. Stewart Campbell is visiting friends in Philadelphia. John Macefield has located on the McEachron lot and will draw the lumber to Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lindsay of Portland, Me., formerly of this place, who have been making a two weeks visit with friends in this place, returned home Monday. Samuel McCombs will move the first of March to the Joe Crosier farm north of Belcher. The Sloan boys will move to the Will McWhorter, farm south of the U.P. church. A teamster employed by Lincoln Hammond was seriously injured last week by a log rolling on him. One of his kidneys was ruptured. He is under the care of Dr. Madison of this place and Dr. Orton of Salem. Joan H. Bixby

Source, The Granville, N.Y. Sentinel--Fri.Jan. 23,1914. HARTFORD, N.Y. Robert Allen has returned from a sojourn to Albany. Miss Alice Wilson is the latest victim of mumps. Mrs. Marvin Bump of Hudson Falls, is visiting Albert Durkee. Mrs.Robert Allen and daughter, are visiting her parents in Poultney. Miss Frances Sill and George Coville visited in Granville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bruce of Granville, visited Orin Hills, Sunday. Mrs. Rodney Adams has gone to board for the winter with Mrs. Henry Statia. The Masonic dance was well attended Friday evening. Receipts of the evening, $63. Herbert Martin of Hudson Falls, was called here Saturday by the illness of his father, L. P. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beecher and daughter of West Pawlet, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Boyce, Sunday. Mrs. Frank C. Hall left Tuesday to join her sister, Mrs. H. A. Mackie and two children of Edmonton, Alberta, for a few days stay at the bedside of her father, who is seriously ill at his home in Coaticook,Quebec. At the regular meeting of Anolia chapter, O. E. S., Friday evening, there will be a public installation of the newly elected officers. Members of Herschel lodge, F. and A. M., with their wives and invited guests. Refreshments will be served at the close of the ceremonies. Joan H. Bixby

Hi Cheryl, Please let me know if you would like me to transcribe military data from the WAR of 1812-14 for Luther RACE, town or residence unknown, and/or Milton RACE, Trumpeter of Salisbury, Addison County, VT. Happy searching, Jan Jordan <<RACE family. Cheryl DoeSea at aol dot com>>

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Mon. Mar.3, 1913. RUTLAND, Vt. Mrs. Melissa N. Pitts, died at her home on Baxter street Saturday morning. She was 74 years old and had been a resident of Rutland for 45 years. She was a widow of Benjamin F. Pitts, who died 12 years ago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Francis Cathcart of Granville, N.Y., and Mrs. Joseph Gravelin of Greenwich, N.Y. Mrs. Pitts was a member of the King's Daughters of the Methodist church. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Joan H. Bixby

Would someone check in the book "Granville Cemetery Inscriptions Washington County" by Margaret R. Jenks for any listings for the RACE family. I would appreciate any help that you can offer. Thank you Cheryl

According to the Whitehall Chronicle Weekly Newspaper: "Marriages of Nov 15 1886, John L Latham, Ora N Winn." 1900 Census records: Jun 15, 1900 Census, Whitehall. <Ora M Winn age 53, Widowed.> John L Latham, born 22 Jun 1856 in Dresden, died in Whitehall on 24 Mar 1929. His wife, according to his death certificate, was Minnie (or Millie) Abar. Is there any evidence that Ora remarried and was widowed before the 1900 Census? Is there a marriage record on file for John and Minnie? I would like to hear from someone researching WINN or ABAR who can help me clarify this confusing data. Thank You, Chuck Latham

Hi, ~UPDATE~ THANKS :) to Jean M., Sharrie and Molly for some of the data below for 4 generations of the BROWN/CLARK/CULVER/POTTER/. I have more information. Jan Jordan jnrose at webtv dot net 1st generation: Samuel CULVER b. 1781 CT or VT and Polly CLARK of VT, and Samuel was in WI in 1848. 2nd generation: Samuel CULVER was b. 29 Dec. 1815 and died 13 Jan. 1895 of Pawlet, Rutland, VT. Samuel married Betsy POTTER, daughter of Joshua POTTER, born 1818 in Pawlet, Rutland, VT, and she died 30 Jan. 1874 at age 55 years. They are buried in Wells Town Cemetery, Wells, Rutland, VT. 3rd generation: Born in Pawlet, Rutland, VT, were: ~Abbey CULVER b. 1852, ~Alice CULVER b. 1854, ~Aggie B. CULVER [twin] b. June 1860, died young, and ~Addie CULVER [twin] b. June 1860, m. Wilbur/William BROWN. 1900 Pawlet, Rutland, VT, ED 199, page 8B:   Brown, Wilber        Dec 1857   42   mar 20 yrs   VT   VT   VT   farmer            Addie B      Jun 1860   39   6-6               VT   VT   VT            Milton C      Jul 1882    17                      VT   VT   VT   at school            Blaine A     Mar 1885   15                      VT   VT   VT   at school            Wilbur W    Aug 1887   12                      VT   VT   VT   at school            Marion I      Jun 1889    10                      VT   VT   VT   at school            Culver S     Aug 1893     6                       VT   VT   VT            L Marcellus  Mar 1895     5                       VT   VT   VT       Addie had 6 children with all 6 of them living at the time of the census.   1870 Mountain View cemetery,West Pawlet,Vt Wilber Wait Brown12/8/1856-7/13/1930 Addie Culver,wife,6/10/1860-5/22/1919 ==================================  4th generation: Culver Sidney Brown     born 28 Aug 1893, Pawlet, VT                                    23 years old                                    resided:  1419 E Genesse St., Syracuse, NY                                    automobile mechanic for Powell Motor Car Co.,                                    H Genesse St.                                    tall, slender, blue eyes, black hair                                    registered in Onondaga Co., NY per WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918, etc.      

Thanks everyone. We found him!! He is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Fort Edward, but no stones! Brenda

Source, Rutland,Vt. Daily Herald--Mon.Aug.1, 1938. POULTNEY,Vt. July 31--Emyrs C. Ellis died suddenly at his home on Norton avenue this morning at 9 o'clock, from an attack of angina. He was born in Poultney in 1880 and was the son of John R. and Elizabeth Ellis. His life has been spent in Poultney where he attended school and has been engaged in business. For the past 30 year he conducted a barber shop in the Humphrey block. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Sumner of Granville, N.Y., granddaughter, Joan Sumner, his stepmother, Mrs. Mary Ellis, two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth McGill, Schenectady, N.Y., Mrs. Gerald Helme, Poultney, and Clayton Ellis, Poultney. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his late home on Norton avenue. ps It didn't state how Clayton Ellis was related.

Thanks should go to the beautiful soul, Margaret Jenks, for her cemetery book inscriptions; also mention goes to the Washington County Historian's office in Fort Edward for having Margaret's cemetery books on hand for viewing. In Mountain View Cemetery, West Pawlet Brown, Wilbur Wait Dec 8 1856---July 13, 1930 Addie CULVER, wife, June 10, 1860--May 22, 1919 In Wells Town Cemetery, Wells, VT CULVER, Samuel died January 13, 1895 at age 79 years Betsey POTTER, wife, died January 30, 1874 at age 55 years Aggie Beatrice died January 28, 1865 at age 4y 7m ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan J. <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:45 PM Subject: [NYWASHIN] Samuel CULVER Pawlet Vt 1870 > Seeking marriage and death dates of Samuel CULVER, butcher, and Betsey > CULVER of Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT. > Samuel CULVER was born in 1816 and Betsy MAIDEN NAME UNKNOWN was born in 1818 both in Vermont. The post office for Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT, was Granville, Washington Co., NY. > > Happy searching, > Jan Jordan, jnrose at webtv dot net

I guess I should clarify............William LaValley was born c. 1856 in Canada........moved to Fort Edward sometime after 1910. He and his family are found in the 1920 census for Fort Edward. Yes, all his family are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Edward, but HE is missing. He is not in the 1925 Census for Fort Edward. The bus driver that Anne spoke of, may have been a descendant. William also had a first born of some 16 children that was named William. William Jr. who was married to Harriet Wood is said to have drowned in the canal as well as Wm. Jr's son, Theodore. Is anyone working on this family line or know of this family? Thanks again. Brenda

Would like to correspond with anyone having information regarding the death date and place of death/burial for William LaValley. Suspect death between 1920 and 1925. Spouse was Mary (Coon) LaValley. Last known residence was 1920 Fort Edward, NY. Thanks in advance. Brenda