I am looking for a book on Cambridge New York, something very basic that tells me some of the history of this village and how it has grown, something similar to American Images. I would also like to contact anyone who might have Joseph Warren and Martha VanPelt in the lineage, they lived in Cambridge, Martha died in 1939, they are my grandparents. I hope to hear from someone soon ( at least) about the books :) and where I might purchase. Thank you in advance [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Debby

Hi, Seeking some kind soul to do an obituary lookup in the newspaper for Mrs. John R. JONES [nee Ann P.] who died Feb. 25, 1913 in Granville, Washington Co., NY, and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery. She was born in Wales and was my 2nd great grand aunt. THANKS :) in advance, Jan Jordan, jnrose at webtv dot net

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. Children born between 1852 and 1860 in probably Pawlet, Rutland, VT, were: Addie CULVER m. Wilbur/William BROWN, Abbie CULVER, and Alice CULVER. [see census below thanks to Molly]. Happy searching, Jan Jordan, jnrose at webtv dot net ================================== 1870 Pawlet, Rutland, VT, page 516:  Culver, Samuel     54   butcher   $20,000/$1,000   VT            Betsey     52   keeping house                   VT            Abbie       18   house keeper                     VT            Alice        16   at home                             VT            Addie       10                                            VT          

In a message dated 4/30/2005 6:02:16 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > Could someone tell me who/ what was in charge of researching and placing the > newer veterans markers at the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and how > they might be contacted? DAR Societies and members research and mark new graves this way- I've scared many the cow out in a field this way- with a gun salute after marking the grave. Too funny. Barb in St Pete

Could someone tell me who/ what was in charge of researching and placing the newer veterans markers at the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and how they might be contacted? Thank you! Mike

I would like to inquire if any one on the list knows of a good basic book about Cambridge, if so please email me off list at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ., and tell me the particulars and where I can purchase said book. I am also inquiring about WARREN from Cambridge, my grandfather Joseph Warren lived there for many years and he married Martha VanPelt, I do have a lot of information about them but per chance you are related, I sure would love to hear from you, plus if you know of any history about either of them I would also like to learn about that. Thanks in advance. Debby

Seeking data to prove Culver Sidney BROWN, son of William Wilbur and Addie BROWN, born abt. 1893 in VT, of Pawlet, Rutland, VT and Granville, Washington, NY, is a cousin to Willilam R. OWEN [1868-1930], my great grand uncle. Your help is greatly appreciated! Jan Jordan, jnrose at webtv dot net ================================== In 1900 Pawlet, Rutland, Vt. census Wilbur BROWN's children were: Culver, Marcellus born March 1895, Milton, Blaise, Wilbur Jr. and Marion Brown. I have a photocopy of Culver BROWN WWI draft registration. In the 1920 Granville, Washington, NY, census Culver and his brother, Marcellus BROWN, are boarding with Sarah OWENS, born ca 1854 in Wales and widowed. I do not know if or how Sarah OWEN may be related to Culver BROWN. THANKS :) to Dennis for census lookups. In 1924 after the death of wife of William R. OWEN [nee Margaret HUGHES] William R. OWEN sold his home to Culver BROWN with whom he made his home for two years. On Aug. 9, 1930 William R. OWEN died and Mr. and Mrs. Culver BROWN of Granville, NY, attended the funeral.

Is anyone researching the Oswald name in Cambridge area about 1790-1800? I just found a deed that mentioned a sister of my GGGGGgrandfather named Jenny (Jennet) Miller who was married to a Thomas Oswald. Mike

Hi folks. I'm finishing up my current Sleeper News (a quarterly newsletter on history and genealogy of Washington Co., NY) and I'd be happy to place your Washington Co. queries in it. I do ask for your snail mail address as a lot my subscribers do not have e-mail. I don't give, sell or rent my mailing lists to anyone. Looking forward to getting your queries. Happy Hunting, Dani Rooted in the Green Mountains, Sleeper News, Sleeper Queries, Sleeper Books, Aceto Bookmen. www.sleeperco.com

Northeastern New York Genealogical Society is holding its 29th Annual Conference on Saturday, May 14th, 2005 beginning at 10 am at the Bolton Town Hall, Bolton Landing, NY. Any one attending is asked to bring any genealogical question relating to Bolton that they may have. The morning program will consist of a short business meeting followed by speaker Theta Curri with "Tales of Bolton", and speaker J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. will tell how you prepare a community monument. Lunch at noon will be held at Frederic's Restaurant and Lounge, 4970 Lakeshore Drive. Choices of menu are: (1) Caesar salad with grilled chicken; (2) Broiled triple decker club with ham, swiss, lettuce, bacon on white toast, broiled with garlic butter; (3) Turkey and artichoke spread with sliced red onion and tomato on herb focaccia bread; (4) Fred special - sirloin strips, cheddar cheese & special sauce on a roll. Beverages are soda, water or coffee. Following lunch, the afternoon program will consist of a tour of Bolton Museum given by William Preston Gates, author and president of Bolton Historical Society; then at the Gatehouse Antique Shop, Ginette Maslanka will tell about the Villa Marie Antoinette, one of the Great Estates at the Huddle. Total cost is $12.00 per person which includes registration fee and lunch, including tax and tip. The conference is open to the public. Reservations are required and must be received by May 10th. Please make your check payable to Northeastern New York Genealogical Society, (or NENYGS), and mail to: Marilyn Van Dyke, Program Chair, 1815 Bay Road, Lake George, NY 12845-4820. Please show number of persons attending and choice of menu for each person.

In 1880 Granville, Washington, NY, census: Hugh M. HUGHES - head - Wales Jane - wife - Wales Ann - daughter - Wales Lizzie (Elizabeth) daughter - VT Hugh L - son - VT Maggie (Margaret) - daughter - NY Katie - daughter - VT Elias - son - NY. In 1900 Hampton, Washington, NY, census:  Hugh M. HUGHES Jane - wife - Wales Elias - son - NY Henrietta - daughter - Aug 1885 - VT. Hugh M. HUGHES [1840-1908] and Jane THOMAS HUGHES [1844-1916] both born in Wales are my 2nd great grand uncle and aunt. Hope you are a newly found cousin, Jan Jordan in VT, jnrose at webtv dot net

DEATH CERTIFICATE "Granville, Washington Co., NY Registered No. 24 Full name: Margaret Owens Sex: F Color or race: white Married Husband: William R. Owen Date of birth: Oct. 30, 1867 Age 56 yrs. 5 mos., 23 days Occupation: housewife Birthplace: Middle Granville, NY Name of Father: Hugh M. Hughes Birthplace: Wales Maiden name of mother: Jane Thomas Birthplace: Wales The above is true to the best of my knowledge Will R. Owens, Granville, NY [signature] Filed April 26, 1924 James N. Mason Date of issue April 26, 1924 ================================== Medical Certificate of Death Date of death: April 23, 1924 I herby certify that I attended the deceased from April 10, 1924, to April 23, 1924 that I last saw her alive on April 23, 1924 and that death occurred on the date state above at 11 P.M. The cause of death was as follows: endocarditis Signed: C.W. Sumner April 28, 1924, Granville, NY Place of burial: Granville, NY Date of burial: April 26, 1924 Undertaker: G.H. Bascom, Granville, NY." This was my great grand aunt. Jan Jordan, jnrose at webtv dot net

Francis F. Vogel died in September 1958. His widow Anna Winifred died 9 Feb 2005 at the Ann Lee Nursing Home in Colonie, NY and will be buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Whitehall, NY. Is Francis a descendent of Johann and Augusta Vogel of West Granville, NY and buried in the Otis Cemetery in East Fort Ann, NY? Is Francis buried in Whitehall? I am descended from Johann and Augusta through their son Christopher. Jim Tyler ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!

Source, Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Sat. Apr.26, 1924. GRANVILLE, N.Y. Mrs. W. A. Manville of Fair Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bernard Smith, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ray M. Phillips of Poultney were called here by the death of Mrs. Phillips' aunt, Mrs. Owens. Thomas Evans of New York City is visiting his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Hubbard and little son have moved to their new home on North Quaker street. Mrs. Dorothy Vadnais and little son, Jean Paul,have moved to the rooms in the G. A. Goodspeed house vacated by the Hubbards. Joan H. Bixby

Hello, Harold J. Gould of Comstock, Washington County, NY died March 30, 2005. If you would like a hard copy of his obituary, please contact me with your USPS address. Best regards, Jim Tyler ___________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today!

Good morning Mike, Looks like you are off to a great start. I enjoyed visiting your site. Perhaps more of us will send in what they have and make a great addition to your site. Keep this idea going. Have a great day, Dick DeBary, FL

Michelle McKenzie has done a wonderful job of updating her website of historical Washington County Photos "Washington County, New York Photo Gallery" (I am one contributor, among others). The revised site can be found here at http://photos.familyfindings.com. Please take some time to check this out. I hope more people can contribute scans of their old photos as well - It is just a great idea for the sharing of those old photos you may have in your files. I have submitted photos from two albums (and will be submitting additions to the "Galusha Album" already posted). My main hope was that I would find somebody who could identify some of the (many) unidentified photos that I had in my collection. Also, importantly, I hoped to be able to connect with others who had interest in the families that I was interested in. So far it has been a good experience. I hope more can see the value of this project (Thanks Michelle!). Pass the word! - Mike Huggins (in Irvine, CA)

Dear List, I have been re-reading Jane Betsey Welling's "THEY WERE HERE TOO: Genealogies of the Owners of the Inn at Easton Corners (3 Volumes)" and contracting a case of eyestrain, as well as, a headache in the process. Welling starts out by saying that "[t]he Abeels were early "river Dutch" though as yet we have few facts on their forebears or descendants as the name is now gone from the Easton area." If anyone knows about the Abeel family of the Saratoga District of Albany County NY, i.e. present day Easton, Washington County, NY, I would really like to talk to you, please. With the given names repeating down through the generations, I am some what confused. It appears that were three or four men with the name "James Abeel" allegedly living in the Saratoga District of Albany County during the Rev. War. I need to sort out and distinguish these man named James Abeel from one another in order to make sure that I have identified the correct James Abeel as the 1779 Saratoga District Taxpayer. 1. James Abeel - the sixth son of David and Mary Duyckink Abeel, who was baptized on May 12, 1738 in the New York Dutch Reformed Church and who married Gertrude Neilson, on March 23, 1762. (According to Whittmore, Gertrude Neilson was the daughter of Dr. John Neilson and it is alleged that she was also the sister of John Neilson of Great Lott #14 of the Second Grand Division of the Saratoga Patent. [There are enough errors in Whittmore's text to cast serious doubt on this statement.]) The children of James Abeel and Gertrude Neilson Abeel were: 1. David Abeel - baptized on January 13, 1763, New York Dutch Reformed Church 2. Johanna Abeel - baptized on September 13, 1764, New York Dutch Reformed Church (m. Leonard Bleecker) 3. Maria Abeel - baptized on November 30, 1766 and died June 16, 1767 4. John Neilson Abeel - December 1, 1768, New York Dutch Reformed Church Whittmore, Henry. "Heroes of the American Revolution: Battle of Long Island"; pages 190, 191, 197, 198 as corrected by Pamela Sears' transcription of the records of the New York Dutch Reformed Church. James Abeel - husband of Abtie Van Buren had the following children baptized at the Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church: 1. Gerret - baptized on February 18, 1777 (sponsors Gerret Van Buren and Martie Witbeck) 2. Teuntie - baptized on December 1, 1781 Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church Baptism Records posted on the Rensselear County Gen. Web site. James Abeel - of Easton and husband of Hanna Fish, daughter of Benjamin Fish (1754-1820) of the 1779 Saratoga District Tax List. James Abeel - elected deacon with Jesse Toll when Peter Becker and Col. Cornelius Van Veghten were elders at the permanent reorganization of the Dutch Reformed Church at Old Saratoga (now present day Schuylerville, Saratoga Co., NY) in 1789. (Welling Vol. I page 38) The Fish Family in England and America - Genealogical and Biographical Records and Sketches by Lester Warren Fish, A.B., M.D., Colonel Medical Crops. Res., U.S. ARMY at page 38 In addition I have several unidentified men with the surname of Abeel whom I feel certain are connected with this "river Dutch" family, but I do not know how. They are: Cornelius W. Abeel, who m. (1) Mercy ______ and (2) Nancy Cornell David Abeel, the husband of Anneke DeRidder (1768) d/o Walter De Ridder and Anneke Van den Bergh and granddaughter of Abram Gerret Lansing DeRidder and Mary D. Schemerhorn and great-granddaughter of Gen. Simon DeRidder by his second wife, Mariah Van Schaick , the daughter of Major Jacob G. Van Schaick and Geertje DeRidder. William Abeel, who was a 1779 Saratoga District taxpayer and the father of Daniel W. Abeel (1791-1788). Thank you for all of your help. Sincerely, Leslie Potter

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Mon. Aug. 11,1930. POULTNEY, Vt. WILLIAM R. OWENS DIES IN POULTNEY. Aug. 10--Funeral services for William R. Owens who died Saturday morning at the home of his sister, Miss Margaret V. Owens of York street, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Mr. Owens is survived by four sisters, Mrs. W. G. Phillips and Miss Mary Owens of Poultney, Miss Margaret V. Owens of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Poultney, and Mrs. Robert Watts of New York. Burial will be in Mettowee cemetery,Granville, N.Y.

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--sat. Apr. 26, 1924. POULTNEY, Vt. Miss Myra Roberts of Granville spent yesterday with Miss Winifred Whittington. Mrs. John B. Evans, Mrs. Walter H. Smith and daughter have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith in West Pawlet. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster and daughter, Shirley of Pittsford, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Blood. Word was received yesterday of the death of Mrs. William Owens of Granville (N.Y.) Mrs. Owens is the sister-in-law of Mrs. W. G. Phillips and R.T. Owens of this place.