Correct there is a book at the Wyoming County clerks office for marriages HOWEVER it begins circa 1905. The churches, mentioned by Joan, is your best bet that early. I would check the connections at the Wyoming page to see if they list the churches. They do have a page for the historians, so you may be able to direct your church question to the Gainesville historian. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin/ -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian in Genesee Co., NY Experience the Town of Alabama in Genesee County, NY. http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ APHNYS (Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

Hi Ed, I have seen some very old marriages at the Wyoming County Clerk's Office, but I have no idea if they might go back that far, as vital records weren't mandated until the late 1880s. There wouldn't be any licenses back then!! Other than that, my guess would be to check church records for the area....have you checked with the LDS films to see if they might have marriage records that early for the area?? Good luck, Joan

source: Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 11-1873 Man Killed Near Attica.-On Saturday last Mr. George SHAW, who resided in the south-east part of the town of Attica, was walking on their Erie Railway track, and as a train approached stepped from the track but did not get far enough away. He was struck by the bumper of the engine and killed. Mr. SHAW was some 88 years old. * The Sexton of the Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, fell dead recently while shoveling snow from the sidewalk--Heart disease. =============================== source: Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 12-1883 #2 Mere Mentions. E.E. JEFFERSON has sold his liquor business in Buffalo and will return to Attica. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Hi : I am trying to find a Marriage lic for Timothy C Page and Angelina (???) married between 1825 and 1830 in Genesee Co, (but now Wyoming co) in what is now the town of Gainsville, Wyoming co, NY. Can anyone help?? Should I call the Wyoming Co Clerk or the Genesee Co, Clerk? or ??? ed Happy Holidays! ed Page

Here is a link I found that someone might be interested in. http://www.negenealogy.com/ngo03.htm It has links maps for all the North eastern states there for census and county formation maps. Charles

Batavia Daily Genesee County, NY April 16 1883 Attica Wrestling Exhibition A small audience greeted George W. FLAGG and James H. ROBINSON, the wrestlers, at the Williams Opera House in Attica Saturday, and a large portion of those in attendance went up from Batavia on the special train. Major W.J. REEDY officiated as Referee and George J. WEISS and John BLOSS acted as umpires for FLAGG and ROBINSON, respectively. During the wrestling some of the audience seemed to be greatly interested and frequently cheered. The first and fourth falls were FLAGG's, while ROBINSON secured the second, third and fifth and was given the contest. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

>Hi, >I've been adding the anniversaries that are listed elsewhere in the Arcade >Herald & I forgot this one. >Trish > >Arcade Herald, November 21, 2002, p.13 Mr. & Mrs. Albert BARROW celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 29. Albert BARROW and Doris DOSTER were married on October 29, 1932, in Holland. >*To receive a copy of the article send a written request listing the >individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical >Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for >$5 for each request.

Hi, Remember When.... Trish Reprinted with permission from the author, Remember When..., p. 9, Arcade Herald, November 21, 2002, extracted by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - November 19, 1992 Lake-effect snow accumulated between eight and 24 inches in the area. The towns of Sholdon and Java suffered the heaviest property damage. Members of the Holland Kiwanis Club celebrated the club's 40th anniversary. Charter members Paul LINGENFELTER, Rodger JOYCE, and Al KOERNER were present. Slyde MORAN began his second year as Kiwanis president, and Jim JACKSON was honored as the Kiwanian of the Year. Deaths: Dennis WOLFER, 37, of Freedom; Michael JAUCH, 81, of Machias; Kenneth CASEY, 78, of Sardinia; Carita HANLEY RICLEY, 61, of Machias; Dorothy FULKERSON, 69, formerly of Arcade; Milford BRAY, 69, formerly of Arcade. 25 Years Ago - November 23, 1977 Sgt. Ron MEEK, formerly of Freedom, was named Marine of the Year at the Cherry Point Marine Base in North Carolina. Fires destroyed a barn on the John GERNSTL form near Eagle and the JURGINS cottage at Lime Lake. John PIEDMONT of Holland was named Erie County Legionnaire of the Year. Deaths: Lucile HOGUE SMITH, 84, of Arcade; Blanche PATTERSON NEWLAND, 90, formerly of Arcade. 35 Years Ago - November 23, 1967 Holland's soccer team won the Section VI championship. Phil ROTH, Jim LIDDLE and Jim JOYCE were tri-captains, and Elliott REIDEL was goalie. James TANNER directed "The Family Nobody Wanted," the Holland Central School senior play. Jerome FRONCKOWIAK and Sara SAUNDERS had lead roles. Deaths: Emil OPFERBECK, 69, of Delevan; Lena MEYERS NOURSE, 76, of Delevan. 50 Years Ago - November 20, 1952 The senior class at Bliss High School presented its senior play, "The Groom Said No." Marjorie RYAN and Edward MURPHY directed "Clementine," and senior play at Arcade Central School. Barbara ROGERS had the title role. Deaths: Elizabeth WAWEC WNEK of Holland; Theron ROBLEE, 1, of Arcade; Frnk GOLDBERG, 71, of Holland; John DILLON, 80, a native of Holland. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

Hi, Remember When.... Trish Reprinted with permission from the author, Remember When..., p. 7, Arcade Herald, November 14, 2002, extracted by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - November 12, 1992 Fire caused extensive damage to a sawmill and lumber yard at Valor Lumber near Freedom. Catie KUTZUBA had the role of Dorothy in the Pioneer Middle School's production of "The Wizard of Oz." Chaffee native Kathy O'DELL earned a Ph.D. in art history, from the City University of New York. Jane VACINEK opened E & F Simply Yarns in the Arcade Village Square on West Main Street. Deaths: Rita MEYER GEORGE, 59, Eagle town supervisor for nine years; Florence RITTER DAVIDSON, 77, of Sandusky; Ruth HARRINGTON CLARK, 81, of Arcade; Audrey TRAUTMAN HARTMAN, 63, of Bliss; Ruth WOOD FESS, 90, of Arcade. More deaths: Lorne LeMIEUX, 71, of Strykersville; Memarie ELLIOTT STASIO, 46, of Arcade; Mary SILER BOOKMILLER, 76, of North Java; Margaret BAKER SCHULER, 82, of Lime Lake; Jess "Bud" RUDD, 65, formerly of Holland. 25 Years Ago - November 16, 1977 Jeff MASON took over the writing of the "Remember When" column. Leonard HOCHADEL in Sardinia and Bea TARASIK in Machias defeated the incumbent town supervisors. Other winning supervisor candidates included Frank SMITH in Yorkshire, Donald JAQUISH in Freedom, Lincoln ROBLEE in Farmersville, William FRANCZAK in Holland, Leonard CONNELLY in Arcade, William OLSOWSKY in Eagle, Vincent GEORGE in Java and Earl DOMINESEY in Sheldon. Charles NEWMAN of Arcade was elected Wyoming County judge. Craig HELMS played the lead in the Pioneer senior play "Don't Drink the Water." Deaths: Clifford TWISS, 85, of Freedom; Edward CASEY, 61, of Machias; Lois MONNIN FULLER of Arcade. 35 Years Ago - November 15, 1967 Winners in local supervisor races were C. G. KNIGHT in Arcade, Merton PERRY in Eagle, Vincent GEORGE in Sheldon, Marvin SAMPSON in Farmersville, Mearl WEAVER in Yorkshire, Richard WIEDEMANN in Sardinia and Harry HERRMANN in Holland. Arthur CARLSEN, who had been Sardinia supervisor since 1952, was elected to represent the 20th District in the Erie County Legislature. Hyland DAY Jr. of Arcade was elected president of the Wyoming county Farm Bureau. Deaths: Albert SEEWALDT Jr., 23, of North Java; infant Mary Jane WINIARSKI of Arcade. 50 Years Ago - November 13, 1952 Fred WAGNER resigned as the postmaster of Delevan. Ronald CUDWORTH was elected president of the Arcade Men's Club. Wilton NEIDRAUER was elected president of the Chaffee-Sardinia Kiwanis Club. Deaths: Fern NEWTON CARTWRIGHT, 58, of Arcade; Frank GOLDBERG of Holland; Elmer REESE, 73, of Arcade; Ira Van VALKENBURG, 71, of Arcade; Llewellyn AUSTIN, formerly of Arcade; Leonard SUTTELL, 74, of Java Villiage. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

Buffalo Courier Buffalo, Erie Co., NY November 23-1919 Weddings of Western New York Bleak November seems to be considered a propitious month for weddings in western New York towns, and a large number have been solemnized the past week. Warsaw. The marriage of Miss Dorothy BAILEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George BAILEY of Warsaw, to Clayton MASCHO, was solemnized Monday evening at the home of the bride, the Rev. O.C. BAKER of the Methodist church officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives were present. Among these attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence WALLACE of Perry. Mr.and Mrs. MASCHO will be at home after a short trip to Olean at the home of the bride's parents. * A quiet wedding took place Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David WALKER in Murray street when their daughter, Helen K., was married to Ernest W. JERNZEN of Hornell. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O.C. BAKER. The bride, who was unattended, wore a gown of navy crepe meteor and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, covers being laid for twelve at the bride's table, which was centered with yellow chrysanthemums. After a trip to Detroit, Rodney, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. JERNZEN will be at home after December 1 at No. 245 Main street, Hornell. *** Batavia. Miss Catherine A. DUEGAW, daughter of Joseph DUEGAW of Antwerp, Jefferson county, and Louis F. STOLL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis STOLL of No. 130 South Main street, were married Tuesday morning at St. Mary's church, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. C.D. DALY. Irving G. RUSSELL and Miss Mary F. SASS of Batavia were the attendants. The bride wore a brown broadcloth suit with hat to match and carried a bouquet of bride roses, and Miss SASS wore a broadcloth coat and hat, and carried pink roses. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the groom's parents; after the ceremony, left on a trip to Albany and New York. After Dec. 1 they will be at home at No.. 130 South main street. * Howard F. ROBERTS and Mrs. Fredericka M. RICE of Batavia were married Monday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. HANLON of No. 9 Summit street, the Rev. Stanley U. MOCK, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The ceremony was attended only by members of the immediate family. After a wedding trip, Mr.and Mrs. ROBERTS will be at home at No. 423 East Main street, Batavia. *** Leroy. The marriage of Miss Sarah KELSALL to Clayton STONE of Livonia took place at the home of the bride's niece, Mrs. John FITZPATRICK at No. 90 Copeland street, Rochester, on Tuesday, only the immediate relatives being present. Miss KELSALL is well known in Le Roy, having made her home with Mrs. Charles F. PRENTICE of Church street up to the time of her marriage. * Le Roy friends have received cards from Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest SPRAGUE of Detroit, formerly of Le Roy, announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Viahnett Louisa SPRAGUE, to Ernest J. MARTIN, C.Y.U.S.N., which took place Monday, November 10, in Detroit. Until Mr. MARTIN completes his enlistment in the navy, Mrs. MARTIN will continue to live with her parents at No. 1260 Woodward avenue, Detroit. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt

Hello, Is anyone else researching the Edmond Gould family that came to Middlebury from Rutland Co., Vermont about 1820 or earlier? Have much info on his son Benjamin's family who moved with his wife, Huldah Goodrich,(also Josiah and Permelia Goodrich) to Romeo, Mich. in 1823. Edmond d. 1836 and he and his wife, Sarah Mott and several of their children are buried in Wyoming Village cemetery. Am trying to confirm Edmond's mother being Elizabeth Thayer and to find other siblings of Edmond's. Should be only female siblings. regards, John Voorhees, Romeo, Mich. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Thomas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 12:54 PM Subject: [NYWYOMIN] sub wyoming (was Re: {not a subscriber} My new e-mail address) > At 10:44 AM 11/22/2002 -0700, Jessie Engan wrote: > > > >My new e-mail address is: [email protected] > > If you want your old email unsubbed....you will have to send it to me > You can resubscribe yourself: [using you new address] > 1. send subscribe message to -send a new message not "reply": > [email protected] -if you are on regular list > > OR > [email protected] -if you are on digest list > 2. nothing in the subject area > 3. ONLY the word subscribe in the body of the message. > 4. Make sure the address you are using NOW is the same one you used when > you subscribed. > > Next time you subscribe to any rootsweb list....keep your welcome letter, > it tells how to unsub, the address you used to sub, and which list you are > subbed to. > If you have any futher problem subbing- contact me and I will do it for you. > > Betty > listowner > > [email protected] > My Family - http://BettyT.tripod.com > Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge > Boylston Historical Society & Musuem http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ > GenWeb County Coordinator for: > Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese > Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin > Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces > > > > ==== NYWYOMIN Mailing List ==== > To UN sub go here: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/wyoming.html >

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y. November 28-1885 Twenty head of cattle belonging to Fred. A. STEVENS, of Maplewood stock farm of Attica, were sold in Chicago Saturday last at prices ranging from $150 to $260. Mr. S., not caring to make more sales at such low figures, shipped the balance of his herd, some 70, back to Attica. * Mr. Benjamin HAY, of Holley, was standing by a man who was putting up a stovepipe in his house, on Friday afternoon, and instantly fell over on a chair. He was picked up and laid on a bed and lived about two minutes. This is a solemn warning against having anything to do with stove pipe. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y. December 14-1888 This End of the State. Rev. A. CHAPMAN, late of the Baptist church of Attica, has accepted a call at a generous salary to the First Baptist church of Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Charles JUDD has been appointed station agent of the Erie at Warsaw, in place of D.V. HIBBARD, transferred to Tonawanda. Mr. JUDD has been a clerk for some time in the Warsaw office. * Well-Known Attica Man Dead. Mr. J.H. BUTTON, one of Attica's most respected citizens, died at his residence corner of Water and North streets on Thursday afternoon. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of the entire community, in her bereavement. Mr. A.W. LANDSHTEL is about to start a paper at Bliss. The citizens of this town wish him much success in his new undertaking. The St. Luke's church benefit entertainment at Williams' Opera House last evening was a grand success. About $25 above expenses was realized. P.F. SHILLINGLAW will go to Buffalo about January 1st to start in the dry goods business. Amos G. BATCHELDER of the Buffalo 'Courier' is visiting friends in town this week. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y. December 6-1888 Mrs. Alpin Tired of Lynch. Mrs. Emma C. ALPIN of Warsaw, N.Y., who eloped with a young lawyer named Fred LYNCH about a year ago, is now in Portland, Oregon, and is anxious to return to her friends, having been subjected to terrible abuse, it is said, by her betrayer, who has been arrested in Portland and placed under $1,000 bonds, on complaint of a resident of that city who learned the facts of the case. LYNCH resided in Attica up to about four years ago and was there engaged in working at his trade, that of a cooper. He was naturally smart and succeeding in getting into a Warsaw lawyer's office, began the study of law, and it was then that he became acquainted with Mrs. ALPIN. LYNCH's wife and two little children, whom he deserted, still reside in Attica. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

At 10:44 AM 11/22/2002 -0700, Jessie Engan wrote: >My new e-mail address is: [email protected] If you want your old email unsubbed....you will have to send it to me You can resubscribe yourself: [using you new address] 1. send subscribe message to -send a new message not "reply": [email protected] -if you are on regular list OR [email protected] -if you are on digest list 2. nothing in the subject area 3. ONLY the word subscribe in the body of the message. 4. Make sure the address you are using NOW is the same one you used when you subscribed. Next time you subscribe to any rootsweb list....keep your welcome letter, it tells how to unsub, the address you used to sub, and which list you are subbed to. If you have any futher problem subbing- contact me and I will do it for you. Betty listowner [email protected] My Family - http://BettyT.tripod.com Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge Boylston Historical Society & Musuem http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ GenWeb County Coordinator for: Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 19-1875 * Attica.-Those people who are in the habit of walking on railroad track, should abandon such walks, unless they are thoroughly posted on the time of trains, and even then, a word of caution would not come amiss. Mr. BEMAN of Attica, had a narrow escape from being run over by Turrel's train Tuesday afternoon. He was walking down the track east of the village, and was busy watching a train going west on the Erie, and did not notice Turrell's train, that was coming in his rear. Harvey whistled down brakes and reversed his engine, and Mr. BEMAN realized his situation just in time to step from the track, and avoid being run over. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Hi, Remember When.... Trish Reprinted with permission from the author, Remember When..., p. 6, Arcade Herald, November 7, 2002, extracted by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - November 5, 1992 Fire heavily damaged the home of the Doug DASH family of Delevan. James BUSH of Holland died at age 95. 25 Years Ago - November 9, 1977 Deaths: Ronald PIXLEY, 23, of Machias; Randall KELLEY, 24, of Delevan. 35 Years Ago - November 8, 1967 The Rev. Frank DAVIS, formerly of Arcade, retired after 40 years in the Baptist ministry. Cyrus WALDRON of Arcade received a 50-year service award from the Borden Foods Company. Mr. & Mrs. John HAMM of Java Lake observed their golden anniversary. Installed as noble grand of local Rebekah lodges were Jean BRACE at Bliss and Connie RICE at Chaffee. Hazel VALLANCE FORD of Delevan died at age 68. 50 Years Ago - October 30, 1952 James NICHOLS was re-elected president of the Delevan-Machias Kiwanis Club. Robert SCHIENER was installed as commander of the Sardinia American Legion post. Constance KITTLESON of Sardinia and Preston RICE Jr. of Chaffee ware married. Deaths: Holland native Katherine TRANK UNDERHILL, 78; Anne CVIK CHILDS, 65, of Arcade. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

The following information comes from the PERSONS Pioneer Cemetery located at Persons Corners, Township of Sheldon, Wyoming County, New York.   I visited this cemetery on 11/11/2002. I received the following information from the Town Clerk to whom I am very grateful for sending this my way. Source: unknown: Page 94; April 1954: "This abandoned graveyard, west of North Sheldon, on present Route 20A, was probably the first opened in the township, but apparently not used after the Civil War period.  Located on the North side of the highway at the brow of a hill, the grounds are several feet above the present road level and little care has been given them in recent years. The stones are scattered and broken, while brushes have overgrown much of the site. The first settlement was made in this area in 1804." (Note 2002: The care now is very good I found the grounds mowed and well taken care of however the damaged stones are now settled into the earth) The document lists the following burials at Persons Pioneer Cemetery: BRACE: *Curtis, Son of Capt. Orange and Sarah BRACE, Died September 15, 1809. Aged 21 years. ((Note that there is a Marvin Brace PERSONS found in the Persons family line)) (notes from the 1841 illustrated history of Wyoming County N.Y. volume state: Orange and Marvin Brace came from Litchfield, Herkimer county and settled at North Sheldon. ... Orange Brace set out the 2nd orchard in the region. Orange Brace arrived in 1805 purchased Range 4 lots 8 and 34) BROWN:   *Elkanah BROWN, Died February 5, 1863, Aged 73 years, 6 months and 5 days. *Sarah, Wife of Elkanah, Died July 23, 1855, Aged 67 years. BUELL: *John L. Buell, Died September 8, 1833,  31st year CASTLE: *Dyer, son Amos H. and Ann Phillips Castle, Died September 19, 1834. Aged 5 months 7 days. (notes from the 1841 illustrated history of Wyoming County N.Y. volume state: Amos H. Castle was born in Ontario County, NY., August 12th 1803, and was married to Ann Phillips March 3rd 1829. He came to Sheldon in 1806. He is a farmer and has been a justice of the peace many years.)) DONDERSON: *Sabrah, Wife of Nelson O. Donderson, Died January 21, 1844, Aged 23 years. DONELSON: *Sarah L. Dau. of Nelson O. and Sabra Donelson, Died August 1, 1872. Aged 28 years. (What appears to be a stone for her mother, has the family name spelled "Donderson.") DUNBAR: *Charles, Died 1847 no age given. *Esther, Wife of Dana Dunbar, Died July 22, 1839, Aged 71 years. HAMILTON: *Dr. Ziba Hamilton, Died November 23, 1855, Aged 87 years. (He came to Sheldon in 1809, and continued occasionally to practice medicine even after his 80th year) (notes from the 1841 illustrated history of Wyoming County N.Y. volume state: Ziba purchased land in Range 3 part of lot 44 in 1809) *Zipporah, Wife of Dr. Ziba, Died April 1, 1843, Aged 72 years. *Cyrus F. Hamilton, Died February 24, 1844 Aged 48 years. MATHEWS: *Job N. Mathews,  Son of Job R. and Harriet. Died July 3, 1835 aged 12 years. PERSONS: *Uriah Persons, died March 11, 1842,  Aged 79 years. (He was born in New Jersey in 1763; came to Sheldon in 1806, and built the first tavern and frame house at Persons Corners.) ((Uriah Served in the American Revolution providing service from New Jersey.)) *Mary (Sesion), Wife of Uriah, Died May 1, 1856, Aged 88 years. (Native of Connecticut and his second wife by whom he had three children. )) *Henry, Son of Uriah,  Died September 26, 1819, Aged 19 years *Solomon, son of Uriah Died November 16, 1861, Aged 41 years 7 months. *John Persons died July 21, 1849, Aged 56 years. (son of Uriah) ((John Served in the American Revolution providing service from New Jersey.)) *Nathaniel H. son of John D and Mary Ann Persons; Died July 27, 1843. Aged 22 years. *Mary Wife of Uriah Persons (jr.) Died January 11, 1854. Aged 66 years. POWERS: *William H., Son of Lyman L and Savilla, Died June 12, 1844, Aged 1 year 8 months. REES: *Sally E. Daughter of Davir and Sally Rees, Died March 10, 1813. Aged 2 years 3 months. WARREN: *Daniel Warren, Died September 12, 1812. Aged 44 years *R.H________. wife of Daniel, Died June 8, 1846, Aged 80 years. *Thomas Warren, Died July 29, 1824, Aged 30 years. Please let me know if you have any questions. Mark Persons [email protected]

I visited the Wyoming County, New York, area on Veterans Day and just returned from my trip with some information I wanted to share. Some time ago someone posted a question about the PERSONS - GREEN family link. I have gathered information from the graves found in Wyoming County, New York, that should help with your search. The following information comes from a headstones found in the Maple Lawn Cemetery just south of the city of Bennington, Wyoming County, New York. The stone is a 10 to 12 foot tall spire like headstone made from a yellow-white stone. The grave and inscriptions are in very good shape. I took photos so let me know if you are interested in a print. It is my strong belief that the last name inscribed should read PERSONS not PARSONS however I have little documentation available at this time to prove otherwise. The area was settled by Uriah PERSONS and I feel strongly that Chandler is a PERSONS. On the side facing East, Reads: Chandler PARSONS Died January 26, 1888 Aged 87 Years Emily GREEN Wife Of Chandler PARSONS Died October 9, 1881 Aged 81 years On the side facing West, Reads: Linus Son of Chandler and Emily PARSONS Died February 23, 1856 Aged 30 years Also Mathew PARSONS Died Nov 21, 1836 Aged 9 years. Unfortunately my genealogy program is dead and I do not have access to the more than 6000 PERSONS family names that I have documented over the last 25 years. I am working to get the database restored and once I have full access I will be able to address additional questions. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information.<A HREF="http://www.commission-junction.com/track/track.dll?AID=349924&PID=650377&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecj%2Ecom%2FCustom%2FCapOne%2Easp"> </A> Mark David Persons 8427 Walmer Street Overland Park, KS. 66212 (913) 383-8139 [email protected] The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document (and attachments) in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 20-1890 *** Death of Mrs. J.A. SMITH. Mrs. J.A. SMITH, formerly Kate E. CHAFFEE of Attica, died from typhoid pneumonia in Buffalo yesterday. She was a sister of Mrs. A.F. GEIGER of Bank street, in this village. The funeral services will be held in the Presbyterian church, Attica, to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. *** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************