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    1. Re: [NYYATES] looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Keuka410 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1920.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That has to be the right person as my Grandmother was Inez. I didn't realize that Grace had remarried. I was looking in the newspaper for a Grace Dean, 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.

    10/02/2013 10:05:32
    1. Re: [NYYATES] looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1920.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think that Grace must have remarried after the death of Benjamin-----I found an obit I think is for your Grace Survivedby Two daughters Genevieve and Edith 1 sister Mrs Inez Conley Burial Branchport Let me know if you think this is the right Grace and I will send you the link Kathy 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.

    10/02/2013 08:38:43
    1. [NYYATES] looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Keuka410 Surnames: Dean Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1920/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean who died in 1968. I spent some time tonight at the library going through the microfilm looking for her obituary. BUT I haven't been able to find it. She was the wife of Benjamin G. Dean. They are buried in the Branchport Hill Cemetery. They are listed on page 28 in the cemetery book. Dean Grace E 1968 B1883 [Benj G Dean monument] Unfortunately it only list the death year of 1968. So it is back to the library to look some more. I didn't realize not all of the obituaries are in the same place in some of the newspapers, Any help would 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.

    10/02/2013 06:32:49
    1. Re: [NYYATES] looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean
    2. D Thomas
    3. Did you try www.fultonhistory.com for news items. Use the Boolean search method and type in the person's name "Grace Dean" and "1968" If that gets you nothing, try just her name for newspapers in the area where she died; could also be in Ontario Co. newspapers as well Dianne T. -----Original Message----- From: nyyates-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nyyates-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 8:33 PM To: NYYATES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYYATES] looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Keuka410 Surnames: Dean Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.ya tes/1920/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for an obituary for Grace E. Dean who died in 1968. I spent some time tonight at the library going through the microfilm looking for her obituary. BUT I haven't been able to find it. She was the wife of Benjamin G. Dean. They are buried in the Branchport Hill Cemetery. They are listed on page 28 in the cemetery book. Dean Grace E 1968 B1883 [Benj G Dean monument] Unfortunately it only list the death year of 1968. So it is back to the library to look some more. I didn't realize not all of the obituaries are in the same place in some of the newspapers, Any help would 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYYATES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    10/02/2013 04:11:21
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Alwilda Northrup
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kathydon217 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1919.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to her obit these are the surviving children 4 Daughters Mary Tears Irene Conklin Rose French Flora Smith 4 Sons Elisha Northrup Elmer Northrup Clark Northrup Edward Northrup Parents Elisha Haight and Lydia KINGSLEY Haight d 19 Jun 1933 at age 96 years-7 Months She had 11 children and brought up 6 other children of her husband's first marriage for a total of 17 children. If you need the obit let me know and I will send you the link. Kathy 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.

    09/21/2013 08:41:40
    1. [NYYATES] Alwilda Northrup
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Keuka410 Surnames: Northrup, Haight Hayte Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1919/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information on Alwilda Northrup daughter of Vernum Northrup and his second wife, Joanne Haight (Hayte) Northrup. She is listed as being 2 years old in the 1875 census for the Town of Italy, Yates County, New York. 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.

    09/20/2013 04:02:28
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Lookup in History & Directory of Yates County NY-Philander Powers
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sycamore41 Surnames: Powers, Kortz, Brooks, Dorman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/865.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Keith, I think I may have communicated with you previously but since 10 years has passed since your post I thought I would touch base in case not. Philander was my great-grandfather. I live in Calhoun County where he lived. Specifically I am in Marshall, Michigan where Jannett and Livingston Brooks lived. I have information on their children but little info on Philander and his time in Yates County - in fact I went there to research and had no success. A direct relative of Jannett's Claudette Kortz also researches. We are both on Ancestry with family trees. Mine is Thomas Dorman Ancestry and it contains info on the Powers. Please let me know if you get this message. 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.

    08/27/2013 06:22:12
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Robert Dickerson
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dmbrownie47 Surnames: Dickerson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1917.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Diane, I have tracked down all but one of my 3rd ggrandmother's brothers. I believe they were Lyman, Alphonso, Lorenzo, John, and Jacob P Dickerson. Although there were six Dickerson boys altogether from the 1825 Yates Co, Census, I don't believe Nelson was one of them. The chances are that if your Dickerson family originated in NJ, they were descendants of Philemon Dickerson. My Dickersons definitely came from CT. 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.

    08/26/2013 12:54:11
    1. Re: [NYYATES] George W. Clark
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jaredberg85 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/14.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not sure if either of you still use this website but I'll give it a try. George W. Clark is my Great great great grandfather. I'm looking for more information about his parents. Anything new? 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.

    07/02/2013 06:56:27
    1. [NYYATES] Mark(s) - Smith
    2. Teresa Culver
    3. Does anyone have info on Joseph Mark who died about 1809 and was a resident the former town of Augusta, Ontario Co. (now Middlesex and Potter, Yates County)? In his will, he mentions his wife Christianna, 4 children (no first names), and his friend Jacob Showman. This couple is a strong candidate for parents of Elizabeth Marks wife of Thomas B. Smith (who lived mostly in Seneca, Ontario County and also Jerusalem) and of Jacob Marks, probable husband of Betsey who died in 1848. Clues - Elizabeth Marks Smith, was born in 1798 in Yates (which didn't technically exist yet). Joseph Mack is in Augusta in 1800 and had 2 daughters less than 10 years old. Jacob Marks was born in about 1805, so could have been 3rd or 4th child of Joseph. Jacob named his oldest son Joseph. Joseph's close friendship w/ Jacob Showman may have introduced the name 'Jacob' to the family line. Early death of parents may partly explain the difficulty in locating them. If additional info that supports or overturns this theory would be appreciated. Teresa

    06/25/2013 01:57:37
    1. Re: [NYYATES] The Crofoot Family From Yates County
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fannyfair Surnames: crofoot, braman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1037.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would be interested in crofoot family history, I am granddaughter of Alice crofoot braman. 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.

    06/24/2013 08:05:03
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Wm. Tierney 1862-1951, died Penn Yan
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChattyKathiB9621 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/928.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My family has a connection to this person. Would love to hear from you. Email: ChattyKathiB@comcast.net 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.

    06/15/2013 12:11:42
    1. Re: [NYYATES] BEDIENT
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RHORTON420 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1918.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: " Jack " Bedient was the husband of Elizabeth H Thomas. His first name was Gerald he lived in Rock Stream in 1940 and had at least 2 daughter Betty Ann (born 1936) and Barbara (born 1939). He was born about 1909 in Pennsylvania. Probably the son of Arthur A and Bessie Bedient and brother of Vincent G edient. 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.

    06/06/2013 11:31:47
    1. [NYYATES] BEDIENT
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jaminer82 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1918/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My family immigrated from Germany in 1949. They were in a displaced person camp, and were refugees. Their nationality was Ukrainian. The were hosted by G.L. Bedient of Rock Stream, New York. I thought my mom called him "Jack", but I am not sure about that. On her naturalization papers, it lists it as G.L. Bedient. Does any one know who this may be? What do the initials stand for? I attached a photo of my family with him. He is the older gentleman in the picture. 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.

    06/05/2013 05:03:56
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Robert Dickerson
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dmbrownie47 Surnames: Dickerson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1917.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Diane, I'll keep you in the loop on what I find. Lyman B. Dickerson, Robert's son, was born in 1805 according to the 1850 Federal Census for Trumbull Co, OH. It's certainly possible that Nelson and Lyman B. were brothers, since Robert had 5 boys and 3 girls in his household in the 1825 NY State Census for Benton, Yates Co. I will check the NJ connection, because I have seen records of Dickersons in NJ moving into Yates/Ontario Counties. I found a Robert Dickerson in Lyons, Monroe, NY in later census surveys, and he was born in CT in 1785. Lyman Dickerson Sr. moved from Gorham, Ontario Co.to Lyons NY with his son, the OTHER Lyman B. Dickerson and died there in 1850. This other Lyman B. Dickerson was a hatmaker, and died in 1841. His brother, Heman Dickerson, continued the business after his death. I am hoping by nailing down as many Dickersons in the area as I can, I can eventually work my way back to Robert and his family. 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.

    05/29/2013 06:20:36
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Robert Dickerson
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DAnderson7606 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1917.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband's gg-grandfather, a Nelson W. Dickerson was born in Barrington, Yates Co., NY 1815. He married a Charlotte Ellis Feb 1, 1839 in Huron Co., Ohio. In his obituary it stated he was b in Barrington, Yates Co., NY & married Charlotte Ellis, who he had gone to school with in New York. They were in Ohio 1840 census then in 1850 in Indiana. We never were able to find his parents. On the 1880 census (in Minnesota), he stated both of his parents were born in New Jersey but since your ancestor migrated from Yates Co., NY to Ohio about the same time as our Nelson W. Dickerson, I wonder if they might be related. Diane Anderson in California dda7606@comcast.net 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.

    05/28/2013 07:52:25
    1. [NYYATES] Robert Dickerson
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dmbrownie47 Surnames: DIckerson, Brown Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/1917/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Robert Dickerson of Bellona, Yates County. He died in a bar fight in 1829 in Bellona according to newspaper accounts. His son, Lyman B. Dickerson, was administrator of his estate. Lyman married Eliza Kniffen, and moved to Trumbull Co, OH circa 1835. Robert had at least 8 children according to the 1825 census. I believe one of them may be Mary Jane Dickerson, who married my 3rd ggrandfather, John Martin Brown, in 1828. Robert may have had a brother, Lyman Dickerson, who lived in Gorham, and later moved to Wayne Co, NY. 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.

    05/28/2013 07:29:42
    1. [NYYATES] Honoring the Military Service people this Memorial Day Weekend
    2. W David Samuelsen
    3. To find who are buried in the cemeteries Go to http://www.newyorkgravestones.org in the black bar Click "Search..." LastName: Change "Starts With" to "Contains" Enter any of these ones with () included (SERV) - all whose services are not certain in time of wars, could be between the wars. (FI) - French and Indian War (RW) - Revolutionary War (1812) - War of 1812 (we are in middle of 200th anniversary!) (MEX) - Mexican War (IW) - Indian Wars (SA) - Spanish American (PI) - Philippine Insurrection (WWI) - World War I (WWII) - World War II (KOR) - Korean Conflict (or Korean War) (VN) - Vietnam (PG) - Persian Gulf (IRAQ) - Iraq (AFG) - Afghanistan

    05/23/2013 05:02:10
    1. Re: [NYYATES] Barnes family
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: blisfullysane Surnames: Barnes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.yates/145.286/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read your post and dont know if someone else has spoken of this to you. I am related to the Barnes in Rock Stream. Alonzo S Barnes was the son of Charles W and Mary. Charles father was Enos and Rebecca. Alonzo was born 10-22-1860 and married Erma L. Miles in 1888. I dont have alonzo marrying a delia.. his aunt and sister were Delia. He married Erma Miles. Thats probably the connection with Mrs Carl Miles. 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.

    05/15/2013 07:43:38
    1. [NYYATES] New Data Base - The Troy Newspaper Project
    2. Bill & Cathy McGrath
    3. NOTE: These records are of interest to researchers outside of the Troy Area as they identify residences in numerous cities and towns throughout New York State as well as 17 other states and even 6 foreign countries. THE TROY NEWSPAPER PROJECT A multi volume Index of Death and Marriage Records transcribed from various Troy, NY newspapers A. The Troy New York Daily Whig for the years 1869 to March 1878 is the TENTH set of newspapers recently added to the Troy Irish Genealogy Website. You can view these records by going to the Troy Irish Genealogy website at: www.rootsweb.com/~nytigs/ and click on PROJECTS and then click on THE TROY NEWSPAPER PROJECT. B. There are 10,175 death records and 1,377 names on the reported marriages during this period. These records will be of great interest to genealogy researchers since the information in this data base predates the 1880 New York State law requiring the reporting of death and marriage records. These records may help with breaking down some of those "brick walls" that you have been struggling with. It should be noted that these records, like most of the TIGS data series, cover the general population in the area and are NOT restricted to Irish surnames. C. The following information on the 10,175 death records will be of interest: 1. No age was reported for 4,768 names and in 124 cases "child" was reported as the age, 31 cases were reported as "boy" as the age while 223 cases were identified as "infant" as the age. 2. A breakdown of deaths by age groups shows: Under 1 year - 80 names. Age 1 to 10 - 677 names. Age 11 to 19 - 407 names. Age 20 to 29 - 664 names. Age 30 to 39 - 530 names. Age 40 to 49 - 509 names. Age 50 to 59 - 526 names. Age 60 to 69 - 617 names. Age 70 to 79 - 622 names. Age 80 to 89 - 79 names. Age 100 plus - 18 names. 3. In a very small number of records, additional information is shown identifying what cemetery the individual was buried in. D. While 354 of the 1,377 marriage records showed no indication of residence, those records where the residence was reported are of interest to researchers outside of the Troy Area as they identify residences in numerous cities and towns throughout New York State as well as 17 other states and even 6 foreign countries. Items 1 to 8 below will give you some idea of how widespread an area is covered by the "residence" of the bride and groom. While most of the records were for the Capital District Area, many other throughout New York State were reported. Some specifics are: 1. The following locations had 4 or more records; Albany-30, Brunswick-15, Cohoes-32, Glens Falls-4, Greenbush-6, Hoosick Falls-6, Lansingburgh-81, Pittstown-7, Poestenkill-6, Rochester-4, Saratoga Springs-5, Schaghitcoke-5, Schenectady-7, Stephentown-4, Troy-448, Valley Falls-6, Waterford-23, West Stephentown-4, and West Troy-58. 2. The following New York State locations had 3 records; Ballston Spa, Buffalo, Cambridge, Fort Edward, Gloversville, Greenwich, Hoosick, Mechanicville, Utica and West Charlton. 3. The following New York State locations had 2 records; Argyle, Bolton, Clifton Park, Fort Ann, Hart's Falls, Hoffman's Ferry, Johnsonville, Newburgh, North Greenbush, Raymertown, Rome, Sand Lake, Schodack, Schuylerville, Speigletown, West Arlington and Whitehall. 4. The following New York State locations had 1 record; Adamsville, Athens, Bald Mountain, Baldwinsville, Berlin, Berne, Brainerd, Broadalbin, Buskirk's Bridge, Canton, Castleton, Cobleskill, Coxsackie, Crescent, DeFreestville, Easton, Fonda, Fort Plain, Garrattsville, Grant's Hollow, Granville, Halfmoon, Hartford, Hudson, Ida Hill, Johnston, Little Falls, Long Eddy, Milan, Minaville, New Lebanon, Prattville, Red Hook, Rensselaerville, Sherman, Sidney Plains, South Ballston, South Dover, South Troy, Stillwater, Syracuse, Tomhannock, Union Village and Watervliet. 5. There were a number of records from the neighboring states of Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and New Jersey. Connecticut has 7 records, Massachusetts had 17 records including 12 from Boston, Vermont had 8 and New Jersey had 7 records. 6. For the New York City area, there were 1 record for Brooklyn, 1 record for Long Island City, 1 record for Staten Island, 3 records for Long Island and 34 records for New York City. 7. Residence was also indicated from the following states: Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. 8. Foreign countries listed as the place of residence were Canada, Cuba, Ecuador, England, Ireland and Peru.6. At the time of the 1840 census, Troy, New York was the fourth wealthiest city in the USA on a per capita basis. This may account for the numerous individuals from across the United States coming to Troy to be married. E. There are several interesting death and marriage records in this group of the Troy Daily Whig newspapers. 1. Major General Amos Beebe Eaton was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a General for the Union during the American Civil War. He was born in Catskill, New York on May 12, 1806 and graduated from West Point in 1826. On March 8, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Eaton for appointment Major General rank and the U. S. Senate confirmed the nomination on May 4, 1866. Eaton died in New Haven, Connecticut on February 21, 1877 at the age of 70. 2. Col. John S. Fake was born on November 30, 1800 in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York, the son of Johan George Fake, Jr. and Catherine Sneider. He married Eliza Warren and they had a daughter Augusta. John founded the Rensselaer County Bank in 1853 in Lansingburgh, New York, but in 1872 his bank had to close due to the dishonesty of one of his employees, although John did pay all creditors with his own money. Named in his honor was the "John S. Fake Hook & Ladder Company in Lansingburgh. He died at his home in Lansingburgh, New York on January 11, 1876, but his exact cause of death was a slight mystery. He did have Bright's disease, according to the Evening Courier Newspaper in Buffalo, but he was on a morphine medication for the pain. The paper also mentioned that Col. Fake 'For some time he had been out of his mind, not even recognizing members of his own family' and that the rumor of that time was that without knowing what he was doing, drank too much of the 'poison'. 3. George H. Hubbard, M.D., was born in Hopkington, New Hampshire on June 8, 1823. He graduated from Vermont Medical College in June, 1845, practiced at Bradford, New Hampshire and East Washington, New Hampshire and was editor of the New Hampshire Journal of Medicine. In 1861 he was commissioned surgeon to the 2d New Hampshire Volunteers. He died in Lansingburgh, New York on January 19, 1876 at age 53. The cause of death was a serious cut on the left knee which he received from a fall in getting out of a horse-car. Inflammation and blood poisoning followed. 4. On January 28, 1874, Louise P. Westcott Heartt of Troy, New York married George LeRoy Livingston of New York City. To read a 1800's style soap opera story of infidelity, attempted suicide, etc., click on this link to read the June 9, 1878 New York Times story, "A Chapter In A Scandal - The Story of A Fast Young Man". Click on this link and then "View Full Article" http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40C14F93C5A137B93CBA9178DD85F4C8784F9 5. On September 16, 1873, Troy Mayor William Kemp married Miss Martha E. Bogert of New York City. Kemp was previous married to Miss Rebecca Cantrell who died in 1872. Kemp was elected on March 4, 1873 as Mayor of the City of Troy for two years, receiving 4,318 votes and the Democratic candidate 3,971 votes. As related by the Troy "Daily Whig" on the following morning "Sullivan's Band was called out, a procession was formed in front of Colonel Egolf's rooms, on First Street, and the residence of the mayor-elect, No. 62 North Second Street was visited." Mr. Kemp then spoke : "Brother Republicans and my Democratic friends : We have fought the battle and you have gained the victory. I have not words to express to you my deep gratification for the honor you have conferred upon me. The office of mayor is a responsible one, and I shall endeavor to perform its duties with credit to the city and to myself." 6. There are two marriages reported for Theodore Voorhees from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Theodore, born on June 4, 1847, was the son of Benjamin Franklin Voorhees and Margaret Elizabeth Sinclair. The first marriage was to Sarah Vail Gould from Troy, New York on September 19, 1871. Sarah, born on August 15, 1846, dies at age 25 on August 8, 1872; most likely in childbirth, as an infant son, Theodore Vail Voorhees, dies four days later on August 12, 1872. Newspaper death records for the mother and infant are also reported in the Troy Daily Whig. The second marriage was to Mary Elizabeth Chittenden on February 4, 1874 although the Troy newspaper identifies her as Minnie Chittenden and does not s how the date of the wedding. Mary Elizabeth was born on June 20, 1850. Theodore Voorhees was the 7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven (1579-1662). Wolphert was an original patentee, director of bouweries, and a founder of the New Netherlands colony and founder of the first European settlement on Long Island, New Amersfoort. He played an active role in laying the foundations of the communities of Manhattan, Albany, Rensselaer and Brooklyn. 7. Marriages were reported in the Whig for family members of two of the leading industrialists in the area, Henry Burden and Erastus Corning. James A. Burden of Troy married Mary Irwin of New York City on October 19, 1869 and Erastus Corning married Mary Parker on April 30, 1873. F. The 10 Troy Newspaper groupings added to the TIGS website cover 18,060 marriage names and 28,254 death records. Keep in mind that all these records predate New York State's recording of these vital statistics. A number of the names reported in the Troy newspapers cover individuals that were prominent in our country's Political, Business, Military and Religious history and some of these individuals are covered in the new section of the Troy Newspaper Project: Interesting Biographies - Names Reported In The Troy Papers. Regards, Bill McGrath TIGS Project Coordinator Clifton Park, NY

    05/07/2013 05:01:28