What churches were in the area of Ossining prior to 1830? And what is the best way to access those church baptism and marriage registers?... i.e. Book or FHL microfilm, etc. My ancestors attended Dutch Reformed and Episcopal churches in New York City, but I can't locate the church they attended when they lived in Ossining/Mount Prospect.---They are not in the records of the Tarrytown DRC. Thanks in advance for any clues!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philiplhayes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7318.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Berrien's Neck is on the north shore of the Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx. The "History of Westchester County" mentions it. AKA Tippett's Hill. http://books.google.com/books?id=EkgVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA747&lpg=PA747&dq="Berrien's Neck", New York&source=bl&ots=hSS_a484mg&sig=V5DU6B3b0S3j2MbCw_wk96nRvpM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9BWYUJGyLay20AH66oHQCA&ved=0CB4Q6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q&f=false 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.

My Ancestor was John Leacock (c1747-1828), AKA Laycock. He lived at what was then Mount Pleasant, but is now Ossining and he owned the land on which now Stands St. Augustineâs RC Churchâand he likely also owned some of the neighboring properties. Iâm wondering if he owned the property where these mysterious tunnels that were unearthed in 2007 are located. His son, John Leacock Jr., was captain of a ship that traveled between Westchester and New York City and his ledger from 1826-27 is in the Westchester Historical Society. I saw a post from 2007 about the tunnels which included the following: âOssining village Mayor William Hanauer, who got to go into the underground chambers about a month ago, said other possibilities raised about its purpose are that it was a wine storage room or a barn for cattle, or part of a tunnel network used to transport things from boats on the Hudson River. Anyway, Iâm interested in finding out more about the tunnels, the properties my ancestor owned, and my ancestors in general.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: laurenglowacky Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7317.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! My mother (Lewis's daughter) had only ever known that he had one brother. All his life, he had went by the birthdate of October 24, 1897...ironically, he died on his birthday : October 24, 1957 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: KarenWhite555 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7317.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It looks like the most common spelling of the name is Steinacker - and Lewis is often listed as "Louis" in the census records. Henry and Minnie (his parents) had three boys: Henry S (Harry), Lewis (Louis), and Leon. All three are recorded in WW1 draft records with the following birthrates: Henry S Steinacker 22 Dec 1890 Lewis H Stinacker 24 Oct 1893 Leon Steinacker 4 Aug 1895 Hope this helps! 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: KarenWhite555 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7318.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I searched the name in Google books and came up with an entry in "The Story of the Bronx from the Purchase Made by the Dutch from the Indians" 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: CharlotteJONES9962 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maybe someone can tell me where Berrien's Neck was. My family is the Berrien's of that area. I know there was Berrien's Island, across where the Steinway Piano Factory was/is located, but I keep seeing Berrien's Neck coming up within my family research. Thank you for any information concerning this. 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.

Manumission Document Tells Story Emancipation in NY “...the signatory freeing a slave known only by the name of “Lewis,” is identified as Richard Hatfield, Jr. Hatfield was the son of a leading lawyer, Richard Hatfield, Sr. (1750 -1813) a delegate to the NY State Convention that ratified the constitution. It is recorded that he inherited land (and presumably slaves) that stretched "from the Scarsdale” or "Indian Line of Marked Trees" to, or almost to, the then Road to Rye Neck, (now Old Mamaroneck Road, Gedney Way and Mamaroneck Avenue).” Read the entire article on the “New York History” Blog at the following URL: http://www.newyorkhistoryblog.com/2012/10/manumission-document-tells-story.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewYorkHistory+%28New+York+History%29

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: laurenglowacky Surnames: Stanacker, Soper Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7317/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on the Stanacker family (possibly Stinaker?) who lived in Peekskill and Cordtlandt, NY. My grandfather was Lewis Stanacker DOB 10/24/1897...I have seen his BD listed as other years also but I would like to confirm this as 1897 was always the date that he went by. Census records conflict as to the names of his siblings. Any information on this family would be most helpful. 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.

Several Irish associations are offering offer financial relief to metro New York City areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Perhaps the New York Irish History Roundtable (http://www.irishnyhistory.org/) will initiate relief efforts? According to the 2010 federal census, the Breezy Point neighborhood in Queens County has the most Irish-American residents in the USA, 60% of their population. Please note: Breezy Point is home to many World Trade Center first responders. About 100 homes there were obliterated from the storm. The online newspaper, "Irish Central" noted a few days ago that this disaster deeply impacted several other Irish-American communities, such as Long Beach Island in New Jersey and Bronx, NYC. FROM "IRISH CENTRAL" FREE ONLINE NEWSPAPER "Breezy Point -- Irish groups pledge massive support for homeless residents" "$200,000 kicked in by American Ireland Fund and a single donor" “Consequently The American Ireland Fund is making a gift of $100,000 to assist the disaster relief efforts. This gift will be made to The New York Irish Centre, Long Island, The Emerald Isle Irish Centre, Queens, The Aisling Irish Centre, the Bronx and Queens. These centers cater for the elderly and marginal members of the Irish American community, The Forgotten Irish, in areas that have been severely affected" as well as Breezy Point. SOURCE: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Breezy-Point----Irish-groups-pledge-massive-support-for-homeless-residents---VIDEO-176935471.html

Yonkers was one of the cities that declined to participate in NYS Dept of Health reporting of vital records, which began in 1880, until 1914. Sent from my iPad On Nov 3, 2012, at 3:00 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Information Please ([email protected]) > 2. Re: Information Please ([email protected]) > 3. John and Gladys Young ([email protected]) > 4. death certificate (Yonkers) ([email protected]) > 5. Re: death certificates (Yonkers) ([email protected]) > 6. Re: Obit needed Marguerite Fisher died 1947 > Hastings-On-Hudson ([email protected]) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:05:33 -0000 > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [NYWESTCH] Information Please > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: DesaraeWhite > Surnames: Roche, Roache, Harrington > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7314/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for some relatives of mine from Yonkers. Katherine Harrington was born in Waterford Ireland. She married Andrew Roche also born in Waterford. Her children are Katherine Roche, Margaret Roche, John Roche, Andrew Roche (b. 1884), Nicholas Roche (1895-1969). I believe that Katherine was buried in St Joseph's Cemetery in Yonkers. I am looking for information about her siblings, parents, date of death etc. > > 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. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:51:19 -0000 > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [NYWESTCH] Information Please > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: BPolito3965 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7314.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Look at the Web site for Westchester Archives, try Old Fulton NY Post Cards (this site has old newspapers from New York and may find some articles on them). I have used Fulton site and found tons of death notices, wedding announcements on my family in Yonkers area. Also call the St. Joseph Cemetery and asked if your relatives are buried there. When calling or writing a letter to a cemetery also ask who else is buried in the same plot area, may come up with more names. Also contact St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yonkers, they should have burial, baptism and marriage information for you. Hope this helps. You have to google websites for these recommendations as I am traveling don't have anything at my finger tips. Good Luck. > > 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. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:27:39 -0000 > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [NYWESTCH] John and Gladys Young > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: richardandann147 > Surnames: Young > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7315/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for friends of John and Gladys Young, my grandfather's cousins. John Young was born in Oakland, CA in 1888 and died in White Plains, NY in 1986. Gladys was born in New York in 1892 and died in White Plains, NY in 1978. They apparently did not have children and John's siblings died without children before he did in Alameda County, CA. I do not know in what cemetery they are buried. In 1910 and 1917, John lived in Portland, OR and worked as a railroad telegrapher. In 1920 he was married to Gladys, living in Los Angeles, CA, and working as a railroad clerk. In 1925 and 1940 they were living in Queens, NY. The 1965 obituary of his single, older sister, Polly Young, who died in Berkeley, CA, states that John was living in New York. The Social Security Death Index shows they died in White Plains, Westchester County in 1986 and 1978, respectively. > > I would really like to talk to anyone who knew them and/or the family. Since they all died without children, it is the only hope I have. > > 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. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:14:58 -0000 > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [NYWESTCH] death certificate (Yonkers) > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: fabricemontmartin > Surnames: Pelletier > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7316/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Can someone explain me how I can have a copy of the death certificate of Marie L.A. PELLETIER who died in Yonkers on Aug. 27th, 1883. She was about 5 months old only. > I live far from Yonkers and if someone can help me, I shall be very thankful. > Thank you very much for your help. > > Fabrice Montmartin > France > > 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. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2012 03:17:31 -0000 > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [NYWESTCH] death certificates (Yonkers) > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: DesaraeWhite > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7316.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Vital Records > .City Clerk's Office ?City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY > ?Phone: 914-377-6020 or 914-377-6000 > > > .City Courts ?100 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY > ?Phone: 914-377-6375 > > > .County Records > For more information at a county level, see the NYGenWeb Westchester County Resources page as well as the main site page. > > .Naturalizations > For an index of naturalizations within the county, see the web pages of the Westchester County Archives. > > .NY State Vital Records > Since becoming a city, Yonkers has maintained its vital records and the New York State Dept. of Health will refer any inquiry back to the Yonkers City Clerk's Office. The web page for the New York State Dept. of Health can be found at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr.htm. Also, check out the following web pages: http://www.vitalchek.com/us/ny.html > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DesaraeWhite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7281.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try to use this site http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html. It has helped me tremendously!!! Good luck! 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: DesaraeWhite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7316.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vital Records .City Clerk's Office ?City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY ?Phone: 914-377-6020 or 914-377-6000 .City Courts ?100 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY ?Phone: 914-377-6375 .County Records For more information at a county level, see the NYGenWeb Westchester County Resources page as well as the main site page. .Naturalizations For an index of naturalizations within the county, see the web pages of the Westchester County Archives. .NY State Vital Records Since becoming a city, Yonkers has maintained its vital records and the New York State Dept. of Health will refer any inquiry back to the Yonkers City Clerk's Office. The web page for the New York State Dept. of Health can be found at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr.htm. Also, check out the following web pages: http://www.vitalchek.com/us/ny.html 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: fabricemontmartin Surnames: Pelletier Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can someone explain me how I can have a copy of the death certificate of Marie L.A. PELLETIER who died in Yonkers on Aug. 27th, 1883. She was about 5 months old only. I live far from Yonkers and if someone can help me, I shall be very thankful. Thank you very much for your help. Fabrice Montmartin France 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: richardandann147 Surnames: Young Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for friends of John and Gladys Young, my grandfather's cousins. John Young was born in Oakland, CA in 1888 and died in White Plains, NY in 1986. Gladys was born in New York in 1892 and died in White Plains, NY in 1978. They apparently did not have children and John's siblings died without children before he did in Alameda County, CA. I do not know in what cemetery they are buried. In 1910 and 1917, John lived in Portland, OR and worked as a railroad telegrapher. In 1920 he was married to Gladys, living in Los Angeles, CA, and working as a railroad clerk. In 1925 and 1940 they were living in Queens, NY. The 1965 obituary of his single, older sister, Polly Young, who died in Berkeley, CA, states that John was living in New York. The Social Security Death Index shows they died in White Plains, Westchester County in 1986 and 1978, respectively. I would really like to talk to anyone who knew them and/or the family. Since they all died without children, it is the only hope I have. 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: BPolito3965 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7314.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Look at the Web site for Westchester Archives, try Old Fulton NY Post Cards (this site has old newspapers from New York and may find some articles on them). I have used Fulton site and found tons of death notices, wedding announcements on my family in Yonkers area. Also call the St. Joseph Cemetery and asked if your relatives are buried there. When calling or writing a letter to a cemetery also ask who else is buried in the same plot area, may come up with more names. Also contact St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yonkers, they should have burial, baptism and marriage information for you. Hope this helps. You have to google websites for these recommendations as I am traveling don't have anything at my finger tips. Good Luck. 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: DesaraeWhite Surnames: Roche, Roache, Harrington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for some relatives of mine from Yonkers. Katherine Harrington was born in Waterford Ireland. She married Andrew Roche also born in Waterford. Her children are Katherine Roche, Margaret Roche, John Roche, Andrew Roche (b. 1884), Nicholas Roche (1895-1969). I believe that Katherine was buried in St Joseph's Cemetery in Yonkers. I am looking for information about her siblings, parents, date of death etc. 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: colinmcinnes156 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7312.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I noticed that. Thank you I'm trying to find out about his younger sisters Hilda and Elsie, also Florence Evelyn but I cannot view earlier census in USA. Olwen 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: BPolito3965 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7309.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your input. But I have researched most of your suggestions. I thank you for trying to help. 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: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7309.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1940 is the last available census at this time. TRY - Find a grave - FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME. http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Try Vital Records - Birth, Marriage, & Death, Social Security Info., Census Records - FREE ALL STATES http://search.labs.familysearch.org/ You wrote - "Last record I found was for 1989..." WHAT is thie 1989 record???? 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.