Ossining is comprised of a Town and a Village. Until a few years ago, they maintained separate vital records. A few years ago, the office of Town Clerk and Village Clerk were combined into one position. I haven't done any research here in Ossining since this combining of positions, but I would imagine the current Town Clerk would have access to both set of records. However, I don't believe that the Town and/or Village at any point in time would have retained copies of older newspapers. To the best of my knowledge, that has been done by the Ossining Historical Society. If they list in their card file that there is an Obit for Mathew McCabe, they would be the most likely place in Ossining to locate it. The card file is nothing more than abstracts of the contents of the obituary. Do you know if they checked their SURNAME files for a McCABE file? Perhaps there is a copy of the obituary filed in that file, or there may be other information contained in that file as well. As for any records maintained by the Fire Department, do you know which Company he was a member of? Your question might best be directed to that Company. I live in Ossining, if you need further help in Ossining, contact me off-list. Deborah ItalianRose1910@aol.com wrote: > Do you know where he died? Knowing if he resided in the town or Village > could make a difference when you are looking for documents. I will see if I could > pull up more information on the difference for you. It could be useful > information when looking. > Westchester County is separated into different municipalities or > sections/areas. Then in some cases there are sections/areas with in that. I am pretty > sure that Ossining is a Town & Village. Which would mean that there in a sence > 2 Ossinings if it makes any sence. If you call the two numbers listed below > maybe they could shed some more light on it for you. If I am wrong I am very > sorry. Please give them a call and they could put that issue into a better > perspective for you. > > Village of Ossining > 16 Croton Avenue > > Ossining, NY 10562 > (914)-941-3554 > The administrative offices of the Village of Ossining are open Monday > through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. > > www.village.ossining.ny.us/ > _http://www.village.ossining.ny.us/_ (http://www.village.ossining.ny.us/) > 16 Croton Ave > Ossining, NY 10562 > 914-762-6000 > _www.townofossining.com_ (http://www.townofossining.com) > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Maybe the municipality that he lived in had a local paper as well. When you call you could ask. Many areas carry their own local news papers. Even way back. I know the village of Pelham has one..... As well as Scarsdale.... and so on. Hope I was of some help. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Do you know where he died? Knowing if he resided in the town or Village could make a difference when you are looking for documents. I will see if I could pull up more information on the difference for you. It could be useful information when looking. Westchester County is separated into different municipalities or sections/areas. Then in some cases there are sections/areas with in that. I am pretty sure that Ossining is a Town & Village. Which would mean that there in a sence 2 Ossinings if it makes any sence. If you call the two numbers listed below maybe they could shed some more light on it for you. If I am wrong I am very sorry. Please give them a call and they could put that issue into a better perspective for you. Village of Ossining 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY 10562 (914)-941-3554 The administrative offices of the Village of Ossining are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.village.ossining.ny.us/ _http://www.village.ossining.ny.us/_ (http://www.village.ossining.ny.us/) 16 Croton Ave Ossining, NY 10562 914-762-6000 _www.townofossining.com_ (http://www.townofossining.com) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Thank you for all the suggestions! The Ossining Historical Society does not have that particular issue of the newspaper, nor does the WCHS. The Fire Company that Mathew McCabe belonged to does not have his obit, either. I did not understand your comment town vs. city of Ossining as far as how that could help me find the obit, can you explain? Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: <ItalianRose1910@aol.com> To: <nywestch@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [NYWESTCH] Obituary needed from the Democratic Register March 29, 1924 > The Democratic Register (Ossining) > / Ossining Historical Society > 1868-1906, 1908-1931 > / WCHS > 1870 > > > > Ossining Historical Society Museum > 196 Croton Avenue > Ossining, NY 10562 > 914.941.0001 > 914.941.0001 fax > _info@ossininghistorical.org_ (mailto:info@ossininghistorical.org) > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Also there is a town and a village of Ossining ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Did you try reaching out to the Ossining Fire Department they may have something ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The Democratic Register (Ossining) / Ossining Historical Society 1868-1906, 1908-1931 / WCHS 1870 Ossining Historical Society Museum 196 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY 10562 914.941.0001 914.941.0001 fax _info@ossininghistorical.org_ (mailto:info@ossininghistorical.org) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

For several years now, I have tried to get a copy of the obituary of my great-grandfather, Mathew MC CABE, who died in Ossining on March 25, 1924. I was told by the Ossining Historical Society that his obituary appeared in the Democratic Register on March 29, 1924 and that it was a "long article." (They have an index card file of obits). Unfortunately, their copy of this paper was damaged and they could not provide the actual obituary. I have not been able to get this newspaper on microfilm through interlibrary loan or through Ossining local libraries, etc. Mathew McCabe was an Irish immigrant, a city alderman, vice pres. of the local fire company, a prominent member of AOH, etc., so I don't doubt it is a "long article"--which makes me try all the harder to get it. Can someone on this list please help me? I do not live in the Ossining area, but if someone can get this obituary for me, I will, in return, be willing to do some look-ups for you at the New York State Library and/or Archives in Albany, or help you in some other way you may suggest. (The State Archives has the indexes for births, marriages and deaths back to 1881, and the index numbers can then be used to order actual certificates from the DOH--or just having the place and date from the index is helpful. This index is only available by going in person to Albany or Rochester). Feel free to forward this as appropriate, to anyone or list that might have access to the Democratic Register of March 29, 1924. Thanks for the help, Donna

I searched the New York Times for several days past that date and was unable to find any stories relating to this incident. Most surely is was listed in one of the more local papers in the area. Robert S. Vail Titusville, FL -----Original Message----- From: nywestch-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nywestch-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Plantinga@aol.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 11:36 AM To: nywestch@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYWESTCH] Mt. Kisco Newspapers in February 1944 Thanks for getting back to me so soon. The person's name would not be mentioned in the newspaper article -- they did not know who the pilot was. The article just mentioned that a pilot had buzzed a house in Mt. Kisco and it was very dangerous. (I think -- this story was told to me by a 87 year old man and his 85 year old wife.) The pilot involved was my uncle, Joseph Wright. My aunt told me it happened on February 13, 1944 and that there was an article in the newspaper right after that. Joan R. Plantinga San Jose, CA ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. *************************************** Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/ *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you. Joan ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The local Westchester, NY newspapers, which could have been around in the 40's are The Journal News and the Patent Trader. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Thank you for all the suggestions I will follow up on them this week and if I am fortunate to find these people or their descendents I will let you know. Thank you again Janice _jdecon@aol.com_ (mailto:jdecon@aol.com) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Thanks for getting back to me so soon. The person's name would not be mentioned in the newspaper article -- they did not know who the pilot was. The article just mentioned that a pilot had buzzed a house in Mt. Kisco and it was very dangerous. (I think -- this story was told to me by a 87 year old man and his 85 year old wife.) The pilot involved was my uncle, Joseph Wright. My aunt told me it happened on February 13, 1944 and that there was an article in the newspaper right after that. Joan R. Plantinga San Jose, CA ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The village of Elmsford does not have a library. However, the Town of Greenburgh does but, the Greenburgh library is under construction for the next 2 years. Your best bet would be to go to the White Plains library. Or you could contact the Westchester County archives building in Elmsford. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

In a message dated 6/14/2007 12:54:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, JDECON@aol.com writes: Can someone tell me if the White Plains or the Elmsforth/Elmsferd town Business Directories are on line..... Try contacting the Greenburgh Library, they serve Elmsford. They might have old phone or business directories, as might the others listed below. Good luck! Judy Wolf _http://www.greenburghlibrary.org/_ (http://www.greenburghlibrary.org/) Then check these other sources.... White Plains Public Library _http://www.wppl.lib.ny.us/_ (http://www.wppl.lib.ny.us/) Westchester County Archives _http://www.westchestergov.com/wcarchives/_ (http://www.westchestergov.com/wcarchives/) Westchester County Historical Society _http://www.westchesterhistory.com/_ (http://www.westchesterhistory.com/) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The Genealogical Society of Rockland County, Inc. DATE: TUESDAY, 26 June 2007 PROGRAM: AFRICAN-AMERICANS SPEAKER: Sherrill D. Wilson, Ph. D. Urban Antropologist. TOPIC: The African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan including how it relates to the Dutch, English and other groups that lived in that area during the time the burial ground was in use, and a commentary on the African historical presence in New York. TIME: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. PLACE: New City Library Auditorium 220 North Main Street New City, NY 10956 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. EVERYONE WELCOME Barbara L. de Mare, Esq. Historian, genealogist and attorney 155 Polifly Road Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 (201) 567-9440 office BarbaradeMare@yahoo.com (home) http://historygenealogyesq.blogspot.com/

Can someone tell me if the White Plains or the Elmsforth/Elmsferd town Business Directories are on line..... am searching for a family who ran a Motel in 1954. Their last name started with an F.....not sure of the name, it may have been either Italian or Greek. I was hurt very badly and my family stopped in the Motel and the family was able to get us help which in the long run saved my life. I have always wanted to connect with them and tell them just how grateful I am to them for the help they gave us. We were then able to continue on our journey to Alaska, since my father was being transferred to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage. Any help in finding a Business Directory for that area would be most appreciated. Thank you Janice _jdecon@aol.com_ (mailto:jdecon@aol.com) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I sent this announcement on to Walter Woodward's (CT. state historian) list on H-net, Univ. of Michigan. They would be interested. Deb Robert Locke <gen-lists@ralii.com> wrote: Connecticut Ancestry Society, Inc. Meeting/Program “Beginning Your Genealogy” with William T. Stansfield at the Trumbull Public Library on Saturday, June 16, 2007 beginning at 2:00 PM Everyone Invited & Welcome Registration with Library Recommended Not just for beginners, Bill will remind us all of the basics of genealogical research and record-keeping. Preceding the program (at 12:00PM) there will be a small presentation of our May Journal to the First Selectman of Trumbull, Ray Baldwin. Our May Journal is full of Trumbull Vital Records that were overlooked by the well-known Barbour Collection of Connecticut, as we continue our mission of locating and preserving unpublished records in southwestern Connecticut. There will be a short Board Meeting in between. The Trumbull Public Library is located at 33 Quality Street, Trumbull, Connecticut. For directions, see the Library website at http://www.trumbullct-library.org/ or call (203) 452-5197. Visit us at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctcas for more details. *************************************** Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/ *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.

"John E. LaBarre" <thewadd@bestweb.net> wrote: Eileen wrote: > Hello > > Does any one know where I might find business directories for White Plains, NY, > > Thanks > > Eileen > > Eileen The White Plains public library has a very large collection of city directories in their local history room. They date from the late 1880's to the early 1960's John > --------------------------------- > Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels > in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. > *************************************** > Have you checked out the Westchester County GenWeb site yet? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/ > *************************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com 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.com/~nywestch/ *************************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYWESTCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

> ...You know I never thought about it but I bet the Catholic Church > would frown on the removal of bodies. In any country in Europe. I don't know about that. In Italy, it has been the practice for many years to reuse graves. After 30 years if you are buried in the ground, and the town needs the grave, the town can reclaim it, and resell the rights to the grave. The grave is opened, the remains removed and placed in a silk bag. If there is still family in the area, the remains are returned to them. The family purchases an ossuary [stone box] for the remains, and then places them in a purchased vault or tomb. They do not embalm bodies in Italy; burials occur within 3 days of death, and I doubt that the coffins are air or water-proof. After 30 years in the ground, I'll bet the decomposition is pretty much complete. FYI - Italy, a country that is 99% Roman Catholic, has a tradition of separation of church and state since the 1861 reunification. In fact, until about 1929, the Italian government did not recognize church marriages. A couple had to marry in a civil ceremony regardless of whether or not they married in church. -- Maria