This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Louisa1860 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7224.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your information. Joseph Schmerbach was born in 1820 in Germany and died in 1867 in Hastings-on-Hudson NY. I have no idea if he was a soldier during the American Civil War, how can I find out more about that? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I think this affidavit was to confirm the son's status as a US citizen who appears to have been in Germany in 1877. If the son was a minor at the time the father naturalized or born after the father naturalized, then he would have been a US citizen. This may have allowed the son to avoid any German military service required of German males at this time and be free to return to the US.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Atreegrowsinbrooklyn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7224.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since the date of the affidavit is 1877, it may have something to do with her trying to collect a widow's pension if her husband served in the Civil War. There were a number of German speaking units, if I recall correctly, that were a part of the regular army. If you are aware of the date of his birth, whether he was a Civil War veteran etc. that may be the reason she did this. By naming her son and where he was baptized etc., he may be part of the pension 'proof' required or he might be a minor. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Louisa1860 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7224/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This affidavit was sworn by my g g grandmother, does anyone have an idea why? Margret Schmerbach bring duly sworn deposes and says: That she is the widow of Joseph Schmerbach deceased. That the paper here to annexed (missing) is the certificate of his naturalisation as a Citizen of the United States of America. The second paper anexed (missing) hereto is the certificate of Baptism of my son Joseph delivered to me by Augustinus Dansner the Catholic Priest perfenned the Baptismal service. He was born in this country and was subsequently sent to Germany. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Cathy- I sort of agree... but then again.... I can't help but think that they are based on some amount of truth. For Instance... The Yerks family was very much from Tarrytown during that period. And there was at least one Jacob Yerks from that period in that area. Supposedly the book tells several stories of the early Dutch settlers to the area (which the Yerks' family certainly were.). So are these stories tongue in cheek or are they stories passed down like Folk Stories. Its hard to tell. At least in the Headless Horseman or Rip Van Winkle, the fiction is easy to detect. Either way... it sure is interesting. Phil On Dec 24, 2011, at 2:43 PM, Cathy-0 wrote: > Philip, > > I went to Google books (see link below) and read the story beginning on page > 73. It made me think of the stories from the same area, "The Headless > Horseman" being one such story. "Rip Van Winkle" being another. > > The book has several stories from the Dutch in America and I think that this > Yerks tale is just another tall tale. > > http://books.google.com/books?id=IrwEAQAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=%22The+Book+Of+Saint+Nicholas%22+Oudenarde&hl=en&sa=X&ei=cyf2TtvMKYnL0QH87pyjAg&sqi=2&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Book%20Of%20Saint%20Nicholas%22%20Oudenarde&f=false > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Philip L Hayes" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 11:56 AM > Subject: [NYWESTCH] "The Book Of Saint Nicholas" and Corbus (Jacob) Yerks > > >> I recently found a PDF copy of "The Book Of Saint Nicholas" written by >> Domine Nicholas Aegidius Oudenarde and published in 1836 by Harpers & >> Brothers of New York. I was wondering if anybody is familiar with this >> book. >> >> On page 73, the author dedicates a complete chapter to the story of >> "Corbus Yerks". Translated into english, his name is Jacob Yerks. >> Because of the manor of which the story is told, it is hard to determine >> the purpose of this book. It is like a diary or simply a story that has >> been made up. >> >> It is fascinating, because the story of Corbus Yerks puts you into the >> setting of old Westchester ( the Saw Mill River and Tappan). I do know >> there was a Jacob Yerks from the Philipsburg Manor area of Tarrytown, so I >> am wondering if the story is based on some measure of fact. >> >> If you have any insight, I'd love to hear from you. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Phil Hayes >> >> >> Philip L. Hayes >> http://www.hayesfamily.us >> Monroe, CT USA >> >> "Genealogy is where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." >> >> Researching: >> CT: Yerks, Condos, Smith >> NY: Tierney, Lewis, Beattie, Yerks, Hone and Hanley >> NH: Sheehan, Hayes, Kelty >> IA: Smith >> Wales: Lewis >> Scotland: Beattie >> Ireland: Hayes. Roach (Roche), Sheehan, Tierney, Kelty and Hanley >> >> *************************************** >> Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? >> http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ >> *************************************** >> Browse or Search the Mailing List Archives of postings sent to this list >> over the years. Visit >> http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/NY/westchester.html#NYWESTCH >> *************************************** >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > Browse or Search the Mailing List Archives of postings sent to this list over the years. Visit > http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/NY/westchester.html#NYWESTCH > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Philip L. Hayes http://www.hayesfamily.us Monroe, CT USA "Genealogy is where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." Researching: CT: Yerks, Condos, Smith NY: Tierney, Lewis, Beattie, Yerks, Hone and Hanley NH: Sheehan, Hayes, Kelty IA: Smith Wales: Lewis Scotland: Beattie Ireland: Hayes. Roach (Roche), Sheehan, Tierney, Kelty and Hanley

Philip, I went to Google books (see link below) and read the story beginning on page 73. It made me think of the stories from the same area, "The Headless Horseman" being one such story. "Rip Van Winkle" being another. The book has several stories from the Dutch in America and I think that this Yerks tale is just another tall tale. http://books.google.com/books?id=IrwEAQAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=%22The+Book+Of+Saint+Nicholas%22+Oudenarde&hl=en&sa=X&ei=cyf2TtvMKYnL0QH87pyjAg&sqi=2&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Book%20Of%20Saint%20Nicholas%22%20Oudenarde&f=false ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip L Hayes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: [NYWESTCH] "The Book Of Saint Nicholas" and Corbus (Jacob) Yerks >I recently found a PDF copy of "The Book Of Saint Nicholas" written by >Domine Nicholas Aegidius Oudenarde and published in 1836 by Harpers & >Brothers of New York. I was wondering if anybody is familiar with this >book. > > On page 73, the author dedicates a complete chapter to the story of > "Corbus Yerks". Translated into english, his name is Jacob Yerks. > Because of the manor of which the story is told, it is hard to determine > the purpose of this book. It is like a diary or simply a story that has > been made up. > > It is fascinating, because the story of Corbus Yerks puts you into the > setting of old Westchester ( the Saw Mill River and Tappan). I do know > there was a Jacob Yerks from the Philipsburg Manor area of Tarrytown, so I > am wondering if the story is based on some measure of fact. > > If you have any insight, I'd love to hear from you. > > Thanks. > > Phil Hayes > > > Philip L. Hayes > http://www.hayesfamily.us > Monroe, CT USA > > "Genealogy is where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." > > Researching: > CT: Yerks, Condos, Smith > NY: Tierney, Lewis, Beattie, Yerks, Hone and Hanley > NH: Sheehan, Hayes, Kelty > IA: Smith > Wales: Lewis > Scotland: Beattie > Ireland: Hayes. Roach (Roche), Sheehan, Tierney, Kelty and Hanley > > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > Browse or Search the Mailing List Archives of postings sent to this list > over the years. Visit > http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/NY/westchester.html#NYWESTCH > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I recently found a PDF copy of "The Book Of Saint Nicholas" written by Domine Nicholas Aegidius Oudenarde and published in 1836 by Harpers & Brothers of New York. I was wondering if anybody is familiar with this book. On page 73, the author dedicates a complete chapter to the story of "Corbus Yerks". Translated into english, his name is Jacob Yerks. Because of the manor of which the story is told, it is hard to determine the purpose of this book. It is like a diary or simply a story that has been made up. It is fascinating, because the story of Corbus Yerks puts you into the setting of old Westchester ( the Saw Mill River and Tappan). I do know there was a Jacob Yerks from the Philipsburg Manor area of Tarrytown, so I am wondering if the story is based on some measure of fact. If you have any insight, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. Phil Hayes Philip L. Hayes http://www.hayesfamily.us Monroe, CT USA "Genealogy is where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." Researching: CT: Yerks, Condos, Smith NY: Tierney, Lewis, Beattie, Yerks, Hone and Hanley NH: Sheehan, Hayes, Kelty IA: Smith Wales: Lewis Scotland: Beattie Ireland: Hayes. Roach (Roche), Sheehan, Tierney, Kelty and Hanley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sab54 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7218.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you.. have sent her an email.. happy holidays!! Sheilah Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

"How to Create a Boolean Search" Before describing how to orchestrate such a search, please know that not every search engine accepts the Boolean method. Many researchers will be happy to know that Google.com does cooperate with it. Some newspapers' search engines don't identify their method as Boolean, but offer you drop down menu choices that utilize Boolean choices. Here's my best simplification, that I test drove. First of all, a Boolean search uses something called "operators," a lot like the old Ma Bell. Operators are simply key words which tell the search engine more, so that we eliminate unwanted results, or "hits." The primary, most universally used operator words are AND, OR and NOT, all expressed in CAPS as shown above. Example 1: I want to search for my Walter BURKE, not the Royal version better known as "Sir Walter Burke." This is an especially good example for sear ching newspapers, as hey, I want my ancestor not some well known English royal. Thus, the Boolean search term I would enter is: "Walter Burke NOT Sir Walter Burke" Google.com does accept Boolean searching. Example 2: on Google: The straight Vertical line, the “|” symbol, is treated as if it was an OR operator. Example: So entering : “New York” OR university OR college will bring up the same results as “New York"| university | college Personally, Ilove the book"Google Your Family Tree," as it includes such advice. Last point, if you are unsure how to phrase and punctuate your search term, for a search engine that accepts the Boolean method, try out your ideas on this line. PRACTICE WITH THE BOOLIFY GAME> http://boolify.org/index.php NEXT TO POST: Wild card Searching SEARCHING: Naturalizations at NYC NARA I hope this is helpful to all and to all, a good night! Happy O'Holidays, Barb Metro NYC Researcher ============================================ > [email protected] writes: > > Hello All, > > > > I recommend using Boolean as a search type … this will allow you to > filter > > out many unwanted returns especially due to the large number of pages on > > > this site… > > > > Please read the help and FAQ section on how to use it..its very > powerfull > > if you understand how to use it > > > > Tom Tryniski >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wolf6pack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7218.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sheilah, Please contact [email protected] She has the entire Vogt line but is having problems answering your message. Judy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vglover7761 Surnames: Delanoy/Humphrey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7221.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me if there are any Delanoy's buried there? Or any Humphrey's? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Zeus101699 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7221.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try contacting St. Christopher Church in Buchanan. I remember reading an article a little while back in the newspaper that stated that St. Patrick's no longer had a resident priest and that St. Christopher was administering the church. Good luck! Bryan Healy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: covenanteer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7223.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: North Salem, NY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7223.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here's a little something that may help you, from The Westchester County link http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/ Here's North Salem data, so you may call ahead and pre plan. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nywestch/towns/nrsalem.htm Best wishes. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: covenanteer Surnames: Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7223/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We're passing through North Salem a few days after Christmas and I'd like to find graves of Timothy Shay & his family. They died in NS, but can't find them in findagrave.com. I see there's a June Cemetery, are there others? Is there an index for the graves online or otherwise? Timothy was a Rev War vet. Something about the Shay/Fairchild family: 1 Timothy Shay b: 1757 d: 13 OCT 1838 Hannah Fairchild b: 1756 d: AFT 1842 2 James Shay 2 Sallie Shay WILLIAM PALMER 2 Polly Shay 2 Salinda Shay 2 Lorinda Shay 2 Annie Shay 2 Charlotte Shay ----- COLE 2 Hannah Shay 2 Philly Shay 2 William Shay b: 1797 d: 7 AUG 1849 Of course anything else to look for whilst there will be greatly appreciated! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: VERPLANCK,NY: St. Pat's Cemtery & CortlandT Town Museum Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7222/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FYI Assumption RC church of Peekskill, NY began 1859. Bustling river town, once part of Town of CortlandT, NY. From its inception, Assumption shared St. Patrick's Cemetery on Broadway, Verplanck, NY, w/St. Patrick's Church of 11th St. Verplanck, NY (began 1843), until approx 1910. This according to present Assumption pastor yesterday. The present day Assumption Cemetery is located off Oregon Road in northern Town of CortlandT, next to Hillside Cemetery (non-Catholic.. Interments began at the Assumption RC Cemetery approx 1910 and is still active. VERPLANCK, NY is the most overlooked,neglected municipality in the Town of CortlandT,when considering its historical significance and contributions to providing early industry and employment of Irish immigrants. If a home isn't composed of local brick, it is white clapboard and needs painting. Appears to be from another century. Could be a small, attractive town. The Town of CortlandT Historical Society Museum builing, located on one-way 137 7th Street, POB 473, Verplanck, NY 10596, is the first CortlandT Town Hall and Jail. 100 years old. Access is not user friendly, as one may "research by appointment through written request" ONLY.* *"The Guide to Genealogical Research for Westchester County, New York" published 2003. Barb Historical & Genealogical Researcher [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: McGANN, CARR, DRENNAN/DRENAN, BUTLER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7221/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking a list of grave owners at this LARGE cemetery on Broadway, Verplanck, NY. St. Patrick's Church on 11th St. has a small graveyard next to the replacement church [rebuilt after recent fire]. Asking about LARGE cemetery not small graveyard. No one in on grounds office. Church has outgoing message only. Has any historical/genealogical group transcribed cemetery map or headstones, and posted online? St. Patrick's earliest Catholic Church in Northern Westcheser, built 1843 to accommodate MANY Irish imnmigrants who worked the historical and multiple brickyards in Verplanck, and adjoining small areas of Crugers,George's Island/Montrose, Buchanan. Verplanck Brickyards of Westchester County affiliated with Haverstraw, NY birckyardsf Rockland County, by boats corssing the Hudson River. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: REINISCH-, John---NY & NJ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7220/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Another "Unsolved Mystery." John REINISH b 1948, lived in Yorktown Heights, NY [Westchester County] w. sister Mary, parents John & Mary. Mother gym teacher at Yorktown HS. John lived there at least from 1955-death. Wonderful, sweet guy. Graduated Yorktown HS June 1966. Skiier. Began college in NH, I believe. Drafted shortly after.VN era. Visited parents for weekend in Yorktown, refused them a ride back to NJ Army base. Hitchhiked to a NJ Army base; never arrived at base. Body finally found off NJ Turnpike. Gone and not forgotten by many classmates. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: CHAMERS "Unsolved death" Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7219.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Long ago,& still not solved. Horrible! Call Yonkers police, HEAD detective asking about a "cold Case file." Track daughter Mindy CHAMBERS; figure age newspaper. Run her name through Ancestry for Old Directories. CHAMBERS family big in Yorktown. Big old house with barn at 2255 Broad St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Listed in 2011 Westchester County phone bookas: CHAMBERS, Richard and Mary Jo, phone 914-245-7026. Same source, 2 listings: CHAMBERS,M--230 S.7th Ave.,Mt Vernon,NY/914-668-3619; CHAMBERS,M E--120 Winthrop Av.,Elmsford,NY/914-592-5049 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: atratvs Surnames: Chambers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7219.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow! Thanks so much. That site has been so helpful. I also found other articles about Allen Chambers. Thanks again. Now I am trying to find out when they got married. Justin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.