Curious what online resources others are using to research ancestors in Washington County. I use ancestry.com, but think it has "run its course". Is Footnote.com good for this region? Any other pay or free services? Just looking to expand my search options. Thanks

Source, The Whitehall Times--Thur. May 27, 1976. WHITEHALL, N.Y. MRS. SARAH G. LEWIS. Mrs. Sarah G. Lewis, 81, of 42 Williams street, died last Saturday at the Glens Falls hospital. Mrs. Lewis , who was born in Poultney, Vt., on Sept. 26, 1894, was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Margaret Davies Evans. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Whitehall. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James Day of Whitehall ; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Wilma Baldwin of Albany and Mrs. Thelma Massey of Sheffield, Mass ; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Lewis of Granville and Mrs. Emma Traversari of Miller Falls, Mass; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the Jillson funeral home Tuesday morning by the Rev. Roger Blinn, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery. Bearers were William A. and William R. Archambault, James Day, jr., Joseph Denno, Roland Gordon, jr., and Leslie Dennis. Transcribed by Joan H. Bixby from information supplied by Jean Bushey. Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, The Whitehall Times--Thur. May 27, 1976. WHITEHALL, N.Y. ALFRED S. WASHBURN. Alfred S Washburn, 67, died at his home, 108 Main street,last Friday after a long illness. He was a retired proprietor of the Sachs Jewelry store. Mr. Washburn was born in Hudson Falls March 2, 1909, a son of the late Spencer and Eva Havens. He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High school, where he was a member of the school's champion football team in 1926. He Later served as an area football official. He was a member and past master of Phoenix lodge, 96, F. and A. M. ; a member of Champlain Chapter, 25, R. A. M. ; Calvary Commandery, 69, Knights Templar, of Hudson Falls ; Whitehall Shrine temple, and Whitehall lodge, 1491, B.P.O. Elks. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Margaret Sachs, of Whitehall ; a brother, Foster Washburn of Glens Falls ; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the Jillson funeral home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. George E. Greenough, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in Union cemetery, Fort Edward. Transcribed by Joan H. Bixby from information supplied by Jean Bushey. Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, The Whitehall Times--Thur. March 17, 1977. Page 7. WHITEHALL, N.Y. MRS. PATRICIA GRECO. Mrs. Patricia Greco, 101, died Monday, March 7, in Port Ewen. She was the mother of Michael Greco, sr., of Second avenue, Whitehall. Mrs. Greco, who was born in Italy, had made her home in Port Ewen for many years. Also surviving are another son, Peter Greco of Port Ewen ; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Private funeral services were conducted in Kingston on Wednesday, March 9, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery in that city. Information supplied by Jean Bushey. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

But before marriage she is a Turner and is from NY. I know about the moves to Easton from Nantucket, but she is referred to as Sally of NY before marriage. Sue -----Original Message----- From: nywashin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nywashin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ferrett99 Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 10:11 AM To: nywashin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYWASHIN] Sarah Turner Swain Sue, Quite a few people from Nantucket moved to Hudson, NY. There were Swains there in 1800. Dorrie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Maxwell" <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: <NYWASHIN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:41 PM Subject: [NYWASHIN] Sarah Turner Swain I am looking for information on Sarah Turner ( Aug 1782-May 8 1844) who married Shubael Swain, a ship captain who had moved from Nantucket to NYC in 1803. When she died her body was shipped to Newburgh with no funeral parlor listed, so I think the body was headed in a different direction. I am checking out several sites to see if anyone has information on her. In several books she is referred to as Sally of New York. I have no idea where she came from. Thanks, Sue Maxwell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sue, Quite a few people from Nantucket moved to Hudson, NY. There were Swains there in 1800. Dorrie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Maxwell" <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: <NYWASHIN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:41 PM Subject: [NYWASHIN] Sarah Turner Swain I am looking for information on Sarah Turner ( Aug 1782-May 8 1844) who married Shubael Swain, a ship captain who had moved from Nantucket to NYC in 1803. When she died her body was shipped to Newburgh with no funeral parlor listed, so I think the body was headed in a different direction. I am checking out several sites to see if anyone has information on her. In several books she is referred to as Sally of New York. I have no idea where she came from. Thanks, Sue Maxwell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I know that but I don't knw where she was from or buried, so am checking other areas- Sue -----Original Message----- From: nywashin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nywashin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Rose Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 10:08 AM To: nywashin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYWASHIN] Swain & Newburg, NY Newburg is in Orange Co, for general reference purposes.   --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Sue Maxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> wrote: From: Sue Maxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> Subject: [NYWASHIN] Sarah Turner Swain To: NYWASHIN@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 11:41 PM I am looking for information on Sarah Turner ( Aug 1782-May 8 1844) who married Shubael Swain, a ship captain who had moved from Nantucket to NYC in 1803. When she died her body was shipped to Newburgh with no funeral parlor listed, so I think the body was headed in a different direction. I am checking out several sites to see if anyone has information on her. In several books she is referred to as Sally of New York. I have no idea where she came from. Thanks, Sue Maxwell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Newburg is in Orange Co, for general reference purposes.   --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Sue Maxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> wrote: From: Sue Maxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> Subject: [NYWASHIN] Sarah Turner Swain To: NYWASHIN@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 11:41 PM I am looking for information on Sarah Turner ( Aug 1782-May 8 1844) who married Shubael Swain, a ship captain who had moved from Nantucket to NYC in 1803. When she died her body was shipped to Newburgh with no funeral parlor listed, so I think the body was headed in a different direction. I am checking out several sites to see if anyone has information on her. In several books she is referred to as Sally of New York. I have no idea where she came from. Thanks, Sue Maxwell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am looking for information on Sarah Turner ( Aug 1782-May 8 1844) who married Shubael Swain, a ship captain who had moved from Nantucket to NYC in 1803. When she died her body was shipped to Newburgh with no funeral parlor listed, so I think the body was headed in a different direction. I am checking out several sites to see if anyone has information on her. In several books she is referred to as Sally of New York. I have no idea where she came from. Thanks, Sue Maxwell

Is there anyone on the list who is researching a James ELLIOTT,who appears on the 1820 US Census for Washington Co,NY? If so,would you please contact me at... dannnan1@bellsouth.net Thanks. Danny Guinan in Charleston,SC

New material has been added to the Wash. Co. Historian's website. http://www.co.washington.ny.us You might want to check it out. Loretta Bates Deputy Historian

I dont believe your g-g-grandparents would have been required to register births way back then. For my grandmother, I was able to locate a baptismal certificate at St Mary's in Granville. I know my g-grandfather was in Pawlet in the very early 1900s. But, I can find no records for him, other than census records. How did you find work records?Thx> From: geniebug523@cebridge.net> To: nywashin@rootsweb.com> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:46:05 -0600> Subject: [NYWASHIN] (no subject)> > Kevin> > Thank you for your reply to my query. My Great great grandparents were> married in Pawlet, VT in 1809 so the birth records would be approximately> 1811 to 1820. I have found them on some census records so I know they lived> in FT Ann area, also Granville area. I found a record that shows my> gggrandfather was working in Pawlet at one point. > > > > Eileen > > > > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kevin Thank you for your reply to my query. My Great great grandparents were married in Pawlet, VT in 1809 so the birth records would be approximately 1811 to 1820. I have found them on some census records so I know they lived in FT Ann area, also Granville area. I found a record that shows my gggrandfather was working in Pawlet at one point. Eileen

Yes. According to Thorne's "New York Atlas of Historical County Boundaries" All of the present day state of Vermont was claimed by the Province of New York from July 20 1764 to 1767. Starting in 1767 New York began to lose territory in Vermont in stages. Seven stages to be precise. New York lost its claim to the last piece of Vermont in 1786. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "eileen bernier" <geniebug523@cebridge.net> > I know that Pawlet Vermont is very close to the border of New York state > (Washington County) Was that area ever a part of New York state? I have > relatives that married in Pawlet, VT but have been unable to find any birth > records for the children. Thanks for any information you can give me. > > > > Eileen > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Eileen Without knowing the time frame you are referring to, the closest hospital in recent times to the Pawlet area was in Granville, New York, just across the border in Washington county. The hospital was in operation from 1944 to 1989 and a lot of children in the Pawlet, West Pawlet, Wells area were born there during its operation. Don Rathbun ----- Original Message ----- From: "eileen bernier" <geniebug523@cebridge.net> To: "Rose -" <nywashin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:43 AM Subject: [NYWASHIN] Query >I know that Pawlet Vermont is very close to the border of New York state > (Washington County) Was that area ever a part of New York state? I have > relatives that married in Pawlet, VT but have been unable to find any > birth > records for the children. Thanks for any information you can give me. > > > > Eileen > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYWASHIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Heritage Hunters wants everyone to get off to a great start on their genealogy projects in 2009 by attending a meeting on Saturday, January 17, at 1:00 pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. Beginners and experienced alike will benefit from learning the basics and more, especially on Internet research, taught by Heritage Hunters founder, Ruth Ann Messick. Additional help is available days and evenings throughout the winter at the Saratoga Library as needed. Email or call Ruth Ann to setup times to meet and make use of the warm library and their computers. Call Ruth Ann's cell 518-207-7494 or email GodIsUnlimited@yahoo.com . Ruth Ann is also willing to also meet at the County Clerk's office and Surrogate Court in Ballston Spa and learn how to use their deed and probate records. Ruth Ann says, "There is always something to learn no matter how long you've been at it."

I know that Pawlet Vermont is very close to the border of New York state (Washington County) Was that area ever a part of New York state? I have relatives that married in Pawlet, VT but have been unable to find any birth records for the children. Thanks for any information you can give me. Eileen

Hello everyone.  I ran across this the other day and thought that it looked interesting.  The 1890 Civl War census is now available on CD rom for Washington county.  Here is the link if you want to check it out, especially if you have ancestors that served in the Civil War.   http://cgi.ebay.com/1890-Civil-War-census-Washington-county-New-York_W0QQitemZ350149560951QQihZ022QQcategoryZ20927QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262   I hope this helps someone!   Stanley

Source, The Poultney Journal--Fri. June 19, 1925. GRANVILLE, N. Y. Mrs. John Minogue, has returned to her home here, after visiting for a few days in Albany. Michael Kordiak and Miss Anna Koscum were united in marriage on Saturday, Rev. John Dorzinsky of the Greek church performing the ceremony. Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Potter of Rahway, N. J., were week-end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Potter. Their little daughter, who had been spending some time with her grandparents, returned with them. P. J. Tierney and Jefferson Thompson have returned to there home here, after visiting in Ithaca. They were accompanied by John Thompson. Charles Randall of Albany was a guest of W. I. Palmer on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Gunther of Fort Edward have moved to this village to reside with the latter's mother, Mrs. O. P, Nichols, who is in poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hubbard and son of Pawlet were recent guests of his parents, Mr. and Ms. Selah Hubbard. Mrs. Mattie Goodspeed has returned to her home in Rutland, after visiting with relatives here. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Tues. May 12, 1942. GRANVILLE, N.Y. May 11- John M. Roberts, 56, died yesterday at his home here. He was a native of Wales, and had resided in Granville many years. Survivors are his wife ; three sons, John M. Edwal, and Cufford Roberts all of Granville, and two daughters, Miss Lillian Roberts of Granville, and Mrs. Benjamin Waters of Whitehall, N.Y. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.