NOW I know why my great-great grandfather moved from Chemung County, NY to Illinois. That wasn't far enough. He then moved to Central Texas in the beautiful Hill Country. And am I glad! That still wasn't far enough for him. My Great grandparents stayed in Texas while he moved to the Isle of Pines (Now called Isla de Juventad, Isle of Youth) in the West Indies. And am I glad that his son and wife stayed in Texas, because Castro came along and confiscated all their island land and property to use for himself as a place to entertain his friends. G-g Grandpa had by then died and was buried in the American Cemetery in Columbia, Isle of Pines. But the rest of his children and grandchildren had to come back to the States, and dispersed all around the U.S. And I am still glad to be a Texan. But doesn't it sound as if GG-Granddpa led an exciting life, and saw a lot of beautiful country? By the way, if any of you know anything about John A. Ramsdell, at one time Post Master of Veteran, in Chemung County, I would love to hear more about my GG-Grandpa. Also, I have been trying for years to find where his first wife, my GG-Grandma is buried. Her name was Achsah Delora Buzzell Ramsdell, and her sister-in-law says she died in Sullivan Vaill, do you suppose that was the way she heard it, but that she did not spell it correctly? Could it have been Sullivanville? She died in 1852. P.S. The Texas weather is so beautiful, and has been for the past few weeks. Now, I promise no more long e-mails to the group, just thought I would join the weather chatter group for a few minutes. I do enjoy this list, and all you friendly, helpful people. Myrt Townsend Lewisville, Texas [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: dana richter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 2:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Tri-Counties] historical late snow The messages concerning the late snow reminded me of Heverly's History and Geography of Bradford County. Here's what our ancestors had to deal with. May 14 1834 10 inches of snow May 20 & 21 1835 15-24 inches May 25 1839 over 12 inches September 29 1844 28 inches July 4 1859 snow flurries Heavy or killing frost each month July 4 1864 Frost with ice May 8 1867 several inches June 14 1875 frost with 1/4 inch ice Memorial day May 30 1884 2 inches in Barclay July 5 1884 snow flurries 1885 snow in Barclay last week of August 1897 May 8 and 9 light snow in western parts of county June 13 1918 Light snow fall, July 2 1918 snow flakes Dana Richter (607) 255-7163 fax (607) 255-9001 http://www.chess.cornell.edu [email protected] ==== PABRADFO Mailing List ==== Visit the Tri-Counties site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/jmtindex.htm