Otsego County, New York queries since 03/01/98 - 03/31/98


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Sunday, March 01, 1998 2:03 PM
Searching for information concerning the family of Styles PARKER and Dimice (or Dimmis)CAPLE .Married in Decater,Otesego Co.,NY, Jun.14,1792.

Sunday, March 01, 1998 2:31 PM
SLOAN, George
Born in New York state 1782. married Sally Nash Nov 24, 1802 in Otsego Co. Lived in Dearborn Co. Indiana by 1820. Was he son of William Sloan, (R. W. Veteran) who was born in Ireland in 1752.?

Sunday, March 01, 1998 4:50 PM
Dear Sir, I am looking for information on William Morris who once lived in CherryValley in the 1880 To his death in 1935. William Morris marriage Carrie Farrow somtime around 1884 or 1885.William and Carrie have seven children . Carrie The wife of William die on Oct. 28 1895. Can you tell me where I can find the maggiage records for William and Carrie Morris.? I think William may have been a school teacher.?

Janet Bennett Haulton - Monday, March 02, 1998 6:25 AM
BENNETT, BUSH
Searching for any info on JAMES BENNETT born 1776 at Ostego, Hartwick, NY and married Margaret Bush born 1777 and they migrated to Susquehanna Co.,PA in 1810 where they raised a family of 4 sons and 2 daughters. Would like to find both of their parents and siblings. Willing to share info.

Tuesday, March 03, 1998 10:24 AM
Seeking ANY info on Zadoc FERRIS, listed in Town of Middlefield, Otsego County, 1820 and 1830 Census. The household in 1820 consisted of 1 male aged 45+; 2 males aged 10-16; 1 female aged 45+; and 1 female aged 16-26. Zadoc is described as being "engaged in commerce." Was Zadoc a Rev. War vet? I believe one of the younger males was my g-g-g-grandfather James FERRIS. Thanks for any help.

Kathleen Barnett,Hurst, Texas - Tuesday, March 03, 1998 6:46 PM
MC DONALD, OGDEN
There is a Joseph McDonald named as an early resident in History of Otsego. Could this be my ancestor Joseph McDonald who married Elizabeth Ogden sometime before 1800?Their children were Daniel, Susan, Hiram, Nash, and Joseph. They migrated to KY around 1800. I'm searching for information abour their parents, marriage, where they lived. Joseph is listed as being from New York on later census records.

Wednesday, March 04, 1998 2:01 PM
Lived in Planfield, according to 1850 Census, as young adults (brother and sister). I am looking for the NY location of their parents, Ira and Lavina (Clough) Reynolds. Ira was the son of Stephen Reynolds and Rosanna Finch. By an odd coincidence, the last two generations moved to Plainfield Twp., Michigan by 1870.

Thursday, March 05, 1998 11:05 PM
STEPHENS, WILLIAMS
James Stephens and his wife were in Otsego Co. about 1800. Martha (Thurston) Williams and family were also there. When James' wife died, and Martha's husband died they were each left with about seven children. James and Martha married and combined their families. They settled near Montrose, PA and had another large family. The descendants of these families (STEPHENS, WILLIAMS) are planning their 100th reunion this August near Montrose. We would love to discover other descendants.

Saturday, March 07, 1998 11:12 AM
Looking for information on my grandfather. Richard Henry CRONEY born 4/13/1890 in Barbados. He came to US in 1906 with his half brother Joseph Hampton and went to East Springfield, Ostego County and worked on a farm for H.L. Marks. He was employed by Mr. Marks for 6-7 years. He than moved to NYC and worked in Hotels Restaurants and Clubs as a chef. There he married Laura KING who was 25 years older than himself. He had relatives in the City as well. He than arrived back in this area [Ostego/Montgomery/Herkimer] about 1924ish. Other family names REED, GODDARD, HAMPTON, MADISON, CRONEY, and perhaps LETTON or LETTO

Saturday, March 07, 1998 10:09 PM
Looking for information on Emmett STANTON (was a twin) who was married on Jan 11 1899 to Ella HARRISON b 1876 who had 3 daughters: Almira b 1899, Ruth b 1901 & Gladys b 1904 in Laurens, Otsego Co, New York Emmett STANTON (b 1873) twin to Emory STANTON son of Charles STANTON (b 1842) wife of Ella HARRISON (b 1876) father of : Almira (b 1899), Ruth (b 1901), Gladys (b 1904) Not in 1920 Fed Census, New York State Soundex Looking for information on where he may have moved from New York State and death record.

Saturday, March 07, 1998 11:43 PM
BELL, CLYDE, WASSON
Seeking info on Matthew BELL, m. Esther CLYDE who was b 14 Feb 1778 d. after 1826. Her parents Samuel CLYDE b 11 Apr 1732 d. 30 Nov, 1790 m Catherine WASSON 1776 Catherine d 31 May 1823 . Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. Any info will be greatly appreciated

Monday, March 09, 1998 1:45 PM
RAUBACHER
CLARK
COOPERSTOWN, NY
CHARLES V. RAUBACHER - Born: 3 Mar 1916 Died: Aug 1975 Son of CHARLES RAUBCHER (Died: 1921?22) & ELIZABETH CLARK (Died: Mar 1916) Charles (Sr.) then married MARGARET CLARK and Margaret adopted CHARLES V. RAUBACHER
Other possible relatives are:
GEORGE RAUBACHER Born: 19 Aug 1902 Died: May 1974
JOHN RAUBACHER Born: Jan 1888 Died: May 1967
MARGARET RAUBACHER Born: 18 Jul 1900 Died: Nov 1974 in ? Footville, Rock, WI

Monday, March 09, 1998 1:37 PM
WIGHTMAN, ORRIN MARTIN
b)25 Apr 1857 S New Berlin, NY and died 25 July 1916 in Morris, NY. His parents were Athelina Beardsley & Ransford Benjamin Wightman.

Monday, March 09, 1998 9:55 PM
FAULKNER/ROLFE
Looking for information on John and Susannah (ROLFE??) FAULKNER. They were listed in 1840 census of Otsego Co., NY. - John, wife and four females. Something happened and John took three youngest daughters, Nancy, Lousia and Phoebe to be raised by the Shakers in Livingston Co., NY. He moved on and lived near Nunda, NY. Phoebe married Henry Michael GREENING (also raised by Shakers) in 1858 and left community. Nancy was with her father in Nunda, NY in 1850 and Louisa was still with the Shakers in 1850. What happened to wife and and oldest daughter. Were John and Susannah born in Otsego and if so, who were their parents and siblings? Willing to share information on descendants of Henry and Phoebe. Thank you for your work on the Otsego web page. Those of you who keep them so up to date and constantly adding things make them a pleasure to return to.

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 12:30 AM
JUSTIN AND CARD
Israel Borden JUSTIN. DOD, the late 1950's. Buried in the Cemetary across Otego Creek in Mount Vision. Need Cemetary Name. His wife Bertha Ada Kinch JUSTIN CARD died in March 1980. Buried in same cemetary as Israel. Where can I find a copy of the obituary notice? I think she died in a nursing home either in Cooperstown, but the obituary notice would probably have been in the Oneonta Daily Star. Does the Oneonta Daily Star research obituary notices or have a searchable index? Israel and Bertha lived next to Glen Tilley's General Store there in Mount Vision. They moved to Mount Vision from Delaware County. Second name: Rene CARD
A copy of his obituary notice from the the Oneonta Star would help me find his sons. Rene died in the 1980's. Not sure just when. He probably died in a nursing home. He lived many years in Hartwick and then moved to Mount Vision when he married Bertha JUSTIN in the early 1960's.

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 2:25 PM
ALLEN
I am seeking info on Lemuel ALLEN. There is a Lemuel ALLEN in the index to 1830 NY Census, Otsego Co., Laurens. Any one have info pertaining to this person, please contact me. The Lemuel ALLEN I have in my family tree was b.1816 in NY and mar. Jane REYNOLDS who was b.1829 in Westchester Co., NY. She was dau. of Hiram REYNOLDS. According to later census 1870 WI, Lemuel & Jane's first 4 children were b. in OH and the 5th in WI. Any help would be appreciated, not having much luck finding info about them. Willing to trade family history with anyone who is interested.

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 6:35 PM
Looking for KINNEY family roots in Otsego Co. NY.
Calvin KINNEY b. 1823 in NY (Otsego?)m. Phoebe STARR in Toronto 1948. Children Louis KINNEY b. 1850 Toronto, Calvin Luther KINNEY b. 1852 Toronto, Harriet KINNEY b. 1855 Iowa, and Margaret KINNEY b. 1865 Iowa. They then were in Colorado by 1870. Any information concerning Calvin's parents and siblings would be most appreciated.

Thursday, March 12, 1998 10:34 AM
ROBINSON, PARKER, PALMER, FITCH, CADY
surnames I am searching for in Otsego County for a relative who is 92 years old and wants to find her ancestors before she passes on. Looking for parents and lineage of ELIZABETH PALMER b. 1843-d.1923 who married MELVILLE T. ROBINSON b. 1846-d. 1880 (both buried in Hartwick Center Union Cemetery); ELLEN PARKER b.1848 -d.1895 who married CHANNING FITCH b. 1848 - d. 1912. And any information regarding SARAH (BOWMAN) CADY b. 1814 in PA. who may have lived and died in Burlington after 1850. She married married ALANSON CADY b. 1815. One Sarah Cady is mentioned as a member of the Burlington Babtist Church and possibly had my grandfather WILLIS CADY babtized there in the late 1850's.

Thursday, March 12, 1998 7:07 PM
HOWARD- AYLESWORTH
Looking for any information about Albina Howard who was married to Isaac Aylesworth. We think Albina's fathers name was Urial Howard and mothers name was Anna Howard. The information we have is she is buried in Maryland NY. She may have been born in 1827 especially looking for cementary where she is buried for her grandson who is 87 years old and never knew anything of her. Please e-mail any information. Thanks in advance for any help.

Jan (Rider) Brooks, Elyria, OH - Saturday, March 14, 1998 11:20 AM
Searching for 3rd Gr Grandfather Roderick Wayneth RIDER's parents names. Roderick and family moved to central NY circa 1822. He was born in MA 26 Oct. 1814. He mrd Melissa Slawson from Penn Yan in 1835.

Sunday, March 15, 1998 11:26 AM
PATCHEN AND MOREHOUSE FAMILY
EARLY1800's. GEORGE and ELIZABETH (WILLIAMS) PATCHEN family located in 1810 Census for Butternut, Otsego County. In 1800, they were located at Weston, Fairfield Co, Conn. Known children: (1) WALTER LOCKWOOD PATCHEN; (2) TIMOTHY PATCHEN; (3) CYNTHIA PATCHEN JACKSON; (4) WILLIAM PATCHEN; (5) ELIZABETH PATCHEN RANDALL. Seek any further information on any of these families, especially if any death/burial info exists for George and Elizabeth. ALSO, I believe George and Elizabeth had another daughter (my line), ANNE PATCHEN, who married AARON MOREHOUSE. Desparately seek proof she is daughter and appreciate any suggestions or leads. Located in 1800 Census at Weston, Fairfield Co, Conn; in 1810 Census at Butternut, Otsego Co, NY (preceding entry for G. Patchen family). Believe ANNA PATCHEN MOREHOUSE was a member of the Gilbertsville Baptist Church. Believe that Aaron and Anne (Patchen) Morehouse left Otsego County around 1812 and are located in Chautaugua County, New York in 1820 Census. Appreciate any help. THANKS

Sunday, March 15, 1998 8:27 PM
I am looking for information about Philena (Eldred) Matteson, who was born (1817) in Otsego County and moved to Steuben County. She remarried in Steuben County (BEF 1848), Eli Gridley. There were at least 4 Matteson children, born to her (by first husband), William O.(b.1835), Edgar (b.1837), Philena (b.1839), and Hannah (b.1844). I don't have her husband's name (Matteson), or anything about her family. (Philena Matteson [b. 1839] m. Lyman Wood in Steuben Co. She is my gg-grandmother.) Any help you could give me would be MOST welcome. Thank You

Sunday, March 15, 1998 12:09 AM
MYERS, George
Looking for information on George MYERS b. 23 August 1812 in Otsego Co., NY d. 22 August 1886 in Woodbury Twp., Barry Co., MI. he wwas the son of John and Phebe ( ) MYERS. He married Mariah Polly BATES b. 28 November 1815 in Newstead, Erie Co., NY d. 23 April 1896, Woodland Twp., Barry Co., MI They married 28 November 1833 in Otsego Co., NY. Mariah was the daughter of Stephan BATES and Phebe NICHOLS.

Monday, March 16, 1998 1:21 AM
WINDSOR or WINSOR / FIELD
Thankful WINSOR or WINDSOR, born 24 April 1789, married Thomas FIELD in Cooperstown, NY approximately 1812-1813. (Their first child was born in 1814.) He was from Scituate, RI. I presume that she must have been from the Cooperstown area. I would like to learn more about her family, and why she gave her sons the middle names of Whipple and Angell, which do not seem to come from the Field family. Would there be birth or marriage records from this era? Any help would be appreciated!

Tuesday, March 17, 1998 7:57 AM
ROBINSON, REED, TUNNIFCLIFF
Am searchng for information on the familes of Darius ROBINSON m. Betsey REED Nov. 26, 1797 at Exeter, Otsego Co. NY. Children include:
1.Orin b. Sept. 8, 1798;
2.Berlin b. June 8, 1800;
3.Enos b. July 17, 1801;
4.Diana b. Sept. 12, 1802;
5.Rhoda b. June 15, 1804; m. Ray Sands Perry (date unknown) They had dau. Sarah who m. Joseph Tunnicliff
6.Zedengal b. March 11, 1805;
7.Brazilla b. Aug. 20, 1806;
8.Lloyd b. July 25, 1806;
9.Daniel b. Jan. 21, 1810;
10.Marinda b. Dec. 25, 1811;
11.Almon b. Jan. 22, 1813;
12.Henry b. Feb. 7, 1815

Thursday, March 19, 1998 11:24 AM
I am researching the following; ALLEN, WILLIS, CHENEY, DAIN, BROWN, GALLUP. All live around Otsego & Delaware Counties. The ALLEN: Samuel m. Jane, had children, Ezra, Erastus, Abigail & Justin. The CHENEY'S: came from Fly Creek area; our line Ebenezer m. Priscilla LYON. The WILLIS line came from Masonville, NY area; Wearam m. Hannah GALLUP (the GALLUP from Gallupsville, NY. The BROWN; Mary BROWN m. Austin ALLEN on Masonville, NY. Any help along these lines would be greatly appreciated.

Thursday, March 19, 1998 8:21 PM
TEFFT, Oliver
Trying to find information about an Oliver TEFFT who lived in Edmeston about 1830. He served in the Revolutionary War in RI. Trying to find his grave. Also spelled TIFFT

Betty Matteson Rhodes, Missouri - Sunday, March 22, 1998 7:47 AM
Asa Matteson
Interested in writing to other descendants of Asa & Elizabeth Richmond Matteson of Otsego Co, NY. Asa was born in RI in 1775 and died in 1858 - buried in Schuyler Lake Cemetery Otsego Co, NY along with Elizabeth. The Mayflower Society does not acknowledge Asa as the son of John & Martha Phillips Matteson. They do not acknowledge Asa's sister Sarah either, but do list the first six children of John & Martha. The Phillip's line is the Mayflower descendant line. Has anyone run into this problem before? Thanks,

Tuesday, March 24, 1998 3:43 PM
WELCOME PALMER BROWN
I am looking for any information on the birth of WELCOME PALMER BROWN born in Otsego Co, NY on April 3, 1812 or there about. According to family stories he may have been raised by 3 aunts... He attended Bridgewater Academy in New York and went to Illinois and was admitted into the Legal Bar in 1832 at the age of 22. From there he had a name for himself as judge in 2 counties and I have found where he served with and against Abraham Lincoln in court 13 times. I would appreciate any information on his heritage.

Tuesday, March 24, 1998 3:50 PM
JOHN JORDAN
My ggg-grandfather, John JORDAN born March 9, 1764 (don't know where); married probably in Orange Co., NY 1785 to Julia SWARTOUT who was born 1769 d/o Jacobus SWARTOUT. Jacobus was living in 1785 in Sugar Loaf, town of Warwick, Orange Co., NY and assume his 16-year-old daughter, Julia, was living with him at the time of her wedding. John JORDAN does NOT appear in the 1790 census of NYS as 1-2-1...as he would having had two males born to Julia by census time 1790. By 1800, John/Julia and family residing in Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., NY beside her father, Jacobus, and her brother, Moses...She died between 1807 and 1810. An unnamed male child born to her in 1807 and she does not appear in the 1810 census with John. John continued to reside in Cherry Valley until about 1848 when he it was thought he joined three of his sons in the town of Wirt, Allegany Co., NY but having recently found his will probate in Cooperstown, county seat, Otsego Co., learned he died town of Pike, Wyoming County, NY which is where one of his three daughters had settled. He died 1/26/1850 and is buried on lot of my gg-grandfather, Jacob JORDAN, in Mount Hope Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany Co., NY (town in which I was born and brought up) Issue of this marriage:
MICHAEL who stated in 1855 census for Steuben Co., NY that he had been born in Orange Co., NY. WILLIAM who settled Steuben Co. JESSE who settled Steuben Co. All of these three died in Steuben County, NY. BETSEY - married Sebastion WELLER and lived in Canajoharie, Montgomery Co, NY ISAIAH - migrated from Otsego to Steuben Co. as young lad with his brother, Michael and lived with Michael until he married Polly Dakin, d/o Elisha...so after marriage, Elisha Dakin and Isaiah with bride migrated to town of Wirt, Allegany Co., NY and bought virgin land there. JOHN and JAMES both settled in early 1820's in Cuba, Allegany Co., NY. JULIA MARGARET - married Charles Phelps and settled Pike, Wyoming Co., NY ANDREW - migrated from Otsego Co. to Allegany Co. buying land adjacent to his brother, Isaiah in town of Wirt. JACOB - my gg-grandfather also migrated from Otsego Co. to Allegany Co. buying land adjacent to that of Isaiah. SALLY - married John Dygert and lived Canajoharie, Montgomery Co, NY UNNAMED SON - probably died at birth... Tradition among family members is that the JORDAN clan came from Ireland, but I've no proof one way or another. I've analyzed ALL Jordans who lived in Orange County, NY before, during and after Revolution and find no connection with my John JORDAN. Julia, wife of John, had two brothers, Aaron and Moses SWARTOUT who married at the Presbyterian Church, Goshen, Orange Co., NY but no record of John Jordan or Julia Swartout being baptized, married or ever attending this church. I've pretty much ruled out the possibility of my John JORDAN being a YORDON (Palatine family who came to Mohawk Valley between 1709-1711).... I've not ruled out possibility that my John JORDAN may have been product of a JORDAN family who were Tories and fled to Canada...he returning after the Revolution. There was such a family in Westchester Co., NY -- John JORDAN born Scotland in 1729 descendants....but my John not part of this family.

Tuesday, March 24, 1998 10:30 PM
LATHROP/WILBUR
Seeking information on my g-g-g-grandparents John Smith LATHROP (b. 1 Oct. 1807 Onondaga Co., NY) and Juliet Daniarus WILBUR (b. 9 Nov. 1812 Otsego, Otesgo Co., NY). Married 25 Feb. 1829 at Milford, Otsego Co., NY. Children born in NY: Calista Perlina-1830, Cornelia Malvina-1832, Juliet Augusta-1835. The next child was born in IL in 1838. I especially would like to find the parents of Juliet Danarius WILBUR LATHROP.

Wednesday, March 25, 1998 8:55 PM
Looking for information on a man named Westfall who married a Harrington and lived in Worcester around 1870. They had a son Harry Westfall. He was my husband's grandfather.

Wednesday, March 25, 1998 8:56 PM
Does anyone know anything about Charles Stuart Greene family who lived in Oneonta in the late 1800; who was the first wife and any information regarding the family would be appreciated.

Thursday, March 26, 1998 11:22 AM
PRINGLE
I am searching for information on my ggg grandfather Benjamin Pringle. He was born in Richfield, Otsego Cty. on 11/9/1807. His father's name was Ezbon Pringle, b. 3/27/1754 d. 3/17/1813 (I assume in Richfield). His mother was Eunice HATCH PRINGLE b. 10/26/1770 d. 11/20/1839. His grandfather's name was John Pringle b. 1738 d. 1767 m. Leticia TOWNER. If anyone has any info on these names, please email me at above address.

Ellen Oliver - Friday, March 27, 1998 6:20 PM
Need information on David Reiley (Riley?), in 1800 NY Otsego Co census at Richfield: 1 male age 26-45; one female age 26-45; 1 f age 10-16; 5 m and 1 f ages under 10. David born ca 1755-1774.

Saturday, March 28, 1998 9:48 AM
PAUTER, POTTER, FURMAN, FULMER, JONES, WALWORTH
Jacob PAUTER (1785-1853) and his wife, Charity W. (1784-1869) were living in Springfield Twp., Otsego Co., NY in 1820 with seven children. By 1830 they had moved to Canajoharie Twp., Montgomery Co. Their known offspring are (in probable order of birth by sex): George J., James, Uriah (b. 1813/14), Joseph, Jacob Jr. (1824-1898), Mariah FURMAN, Betsey FULMER, Catherine JONES (1822-1899), Roxaline WALWORTH (1826-1899) and two others. Sometime before 1850 a portion of the family, using the name POTTER, had moved to western NY State. By 1860, George J. and Uriah were living in Michigan, James and Joseph were in Pennsylvania, and Charity W., Jacob Jr., Catherine and Roxaline were in Erie/Genesee Co., NY, but the location of Mariah and Betsey are unknown. Any information on the family would be appreciated!.

Sunday, March 29, 1998 11:51 AM
FULLER
FULLER, Sarah. Died Otsego County (most likely Otsego County), NY on 10 February 1916. She had daughter, Maria who married William Mickel/Mickle in Otsego County, and son James Fuller. Am looking for obituary of Sarah, listing her husband's name. He may have predeceased her.

Sunday, March 29, 1998 4:59 PM
Samuel DUNAHE
I would like to know what imformation is on the 1860 census for Samuel DUNAHE, Otsego County,Location..Exeter, page # 010. Any imformation on the surname DUNAHEE would be appreciated. On the Otsego County F.W. Beers 1868 Atlas, I found a ? Donaghe just above section 27, just west of Exeter P.O. Is this Samuel DUNAHE? Thanks for any help.

Sunday, March 29, 1998 8:07 PM
Barsheba Allen b.c. 1786 in Mass who married Jeremiah Burch (Birch) is my direct ancestor. She was living in Otsego Co prior to about 1810 and then went to Oneida Co where she lived in the Town of Western. Reportedly she was related to Ethan, no proof and it doesn't really matter to me. Wonder whether there is amy connection??

Monday, March 30, 1998 12:13 AM
OWLES - NOLES - KNOLLS
Searching for ancestry, family and previous residence of Jacob KNOWLES. In 1800 lived in Milford as a young married man with wife and small child, two younger males and one female over 45.
In 1810 in Unadilla. In 1820-1840 in Otego.
Might have had brothers Squire KNOWLES b. 1785 MA and Ichabod NOLES b ca 1786 MA. Would be grateful for any information about these people.

Tuesday, March 31, 1998 2:19 AM
WELCH
- Looking for any info.on family of William Valentine Welch who mar. Lucy Noyes Pringle in Otsego Co. in 1832. Pringle family was of Richfield Springs. Lucy was born a Noyes and adoped by her grandfather John Pringle. Her mother was Lucy Pringle, who according to records in Richfield Springs, mar. --- Noyes. Any info. on who Mr. Noyes is would be appreciated.

Tuesday, March 31, 1998 2:04 AM
ALLEN
Looking for information on Dudley D. ALLEN,born 1850 Otsego Co. NY

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