Otsego County, New York queries posted since 06/01/98


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Mon, 01 Jun 1998 09:18:27 -0400
BURNSIDE
I am looking for information on THOMAS BURNSIDE father of Martha (Burnside) Tallmadge found on page 736 of BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW Otsego Co N.Y. 1893 (A facsimile Reprint Published 1995 by Heritage Books Inc. 1540 - E Pointer Ridge Place Bowie Md. 20716 1 800-398 7709 ) Can you be of any help? And at what cost. This would be my 3rd great-grandfather Thank you very much

Tue, 2 Jun 1998 09:37:04 -0400
MILLIAS
Looking for Sarah Millias m Abram Allen Worcester, NY died abt. 1850.

Tue, 02 Jun 1998 12:08:10 -0500
CONGDON
Morris B. Congdon believed to be born February 1848, Otsego County. Seeking his parents' name, birthplace and names of siblings.

Wed, 03 Jun 1998 10:06:09 -0400
METCALF
looking for info on Metcalf in Otsego County

Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:27:55 +0000
WOOD
Seeking information on Frank C Wood and Hiram R Wood,as to their relationship.Hiram R Wood is the son of Samuel S Wood,and resided on a farm near Springfield Center

Sat, 6 Jun 1998 14:41:50 EDT
ROBINSON
Looking for origins of MELVILLE ROBINSON b. in Hartwick, NY 1846. Other names possibly connected w/Melville include: Elisha b. 1820; George b. 1812; Jared b. 1792; Rueben b. 1787; Micaih b. 1764; and Ziba b. 1761. Would like to find names of Melville's parents.

Sun, 7 JUN 1998 05:03:54 -0600
SPENCER/MUDGE
Seeking descendants of Jonathan Spencer, pioneer of Butternuts.
Seeking descendants of Joseph Mudge and Jane JARVIS of Unadilla early 1800's.
Seeking descendants of Joseph Mudge and Jane DARROW early 1800's

Sun, 7 Jun 1998 18:04:49 -0400
HOKE
I am a 'one name' type researching Hoke Family in NY State. In my 'OtsegoNY.ftw' file, I have a 'Main' tree, and seven detached 'branches' that I am unable to connect. I do not seem able to locate any living family members in NY State who are into Genealogy. Can anyone help?

Mon, 08 Jun 1998 09:26:13 -0400
CHAMBERLAIN
I am looking for information on my family line Bradford Chamberlain, married to Elmira howe (Hows) in Otsego, N.Y. Bradford born abt 1809. died 1875

Thu, 11 Jun 1998 18:54:33 -0600
CHAMBERLAIN
John Chamberlain b.1796 Burlington, Otsego Co. NY. m. Amy PERKINS abt 1820. Had 10 Children. Removed to Lorain Co. OH in 1850. Any help greatly appreciated.

Sat, 13 Jun 1998 10:39:54 -0600
CRITTENDEN (CRUTTENDEN), HERDMAN
Seeking information on Jeremiah Crittenden (name may have originally been Cruttenden) born at Lousville, Otsego Co., NY Aug. 5, 1833; married Mary Herdman (born at Cooperstown, NY 1833) November 26, 1861 at Cherry Valley. Jeremiah served as a Corporal in Co. G, 121st Infantry of NY in Civil War. Moved to Lyons, Iowa in 1866; to North Fork (Milford), Wyoming from 1880-85. Would like information on Crittenden's and Herdman family both.

Sat, 13 Jun 1998 17:54:53 -0400
SMITH/CLARK
Searching for any information on two early settlers of Worcester: Hazard SMITH and Joel CLARK.

Sat, 13 Jun 1998 19:46:16 EDT
KETCHUM
Any info on SENECA KETCHUM, b 1798 Milford, Otsego Co., NY and d 1837 LaFayette, NY, bur Onondaga Indian Cem and later reburied at LaFayette Cem. He married SABRINA STOWELL (1801-1871) of Hartford, CT. Also see web site at: http://members.aol.com/asaketchum/

Wed, 17 Jun 1998 01:23:11 EDT
SWIFT
I am looking for info on the family of Levi and Mary WHITE SWIFT, who were in Otsego Co. by at least 1810. Known children: Elizabeth "Betsey" b1812 Otsego Co?NY mc1831 Otsego Co?NY Nelson HARRINGTON & Robinson Swift b9 June 1827 Livingston Co.NY m25 Feb 1846 Livingston CoNY Laura HUNTING. Levi and Mary also had another son bc1810-1815, 1 dau bc1815-20, & 1 dau bc1820-5, in Otsego Co. Levi and his family were in Livingston Co. by 1830. Elizabeth SWIFT HARRINGTON'S death certificate list both Levi and Mary's birth places as ''Cape Cod VT" Robinson and his family were in Herkimer Co c1870. Were there relatives there at that time? By 1880 Robinson was in Antrim Co MI, as were Nelson & Betsey HARRINGTON. Any info on Levi and Mary WHITE SWIFT would be appreciated.

Wed, 17 Jun 1998 07:13:15 +0000
KANISTANAUX
I am searching for any record of Indian family KANISTANAUX, thought to have been in Otsego Co before 1880, Layton Kanistanaux,born about 1840 married to Morleah? of Ontario Canada. migrated to Chautauqua Co NY before 1880

Wed, 17 Jun 1998 18:53:08 -0700
SMITH
Trying to determine data about maternal grandfather Charles Arthur Smith, b. 12/25/1889 Cooperstown, NY. Married Sarah Jane Miler 09/04/1910 by Minister of the Gospel in Downsville, NY. d. 01/28/1938. Trying to determine place of death, burial site and his parents, ,etc.

Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:08:06 EDT
I am searching for a Malinda, married Peter Murgittroyd that came from Otsego Co. Because her children had unusal names, while searching in Otesgo, I began wondering if they weren't family names. Perhaps you could help me narrow the search. They had a son Deloss, one Lorenzo Dow, a Nicholas, an Amenzo, a Monroe, a Marinda, etc. Deloss had daughter Carolyn or Caroline that married Henry Breed of Oswego Co. They all ended up in Volney there. I saw a Caroline Breed (Mrs.) but the date didn't match. Her death occurred in Sept. 1889, 3 weeks after my grandfather was born. They may have been Quakers, many Breeds were. She was b. in 1840, but I don't know where. Peter lived in herkimer Co. at one point, near the border. I saw Smiths with that name and fullers. They were related to Fullers and I have a cousin Morris Fuller. I saw quite a few Morris' also. I would love it if you could help me clear up this mystrey!

Fri, 19 Jun 1998 17:35:59 EDT
FINCH
I'm looking for information concerning the William Finch who appeared in the 1830 Ostego Co., NY Census. He was born 1800 or bef. and died in 1849 in the Clarkson/Brockport, Monroe Co., NY area. Clarissa Morse (b. Feb 26, 1802 in Dutchess Co., NY; d. May 11, 1888 in Spencerport) was his wife. In 1830, they had one daughter listed as 5-10 yrs. in age who apparently died before reaching adulthood. Additionally, they had three children which lived into adulthood: 1. Mary Ann Finch Brigham (b. Jul 19, 1830 Otego, Otsego Co., NY; d. Oct. 25, 1850 Spencerport), 2. Sarah Margaret Ruff (b. 1833 Rochester; d. Jan 28, 1868 IL), 3. George Thomas (b. Apr 8, 1834 Rochester; d. Aug. 6, 1919 KS). I'm searching for information regarding this family and attempting to understand which particular FINCH & MORSE Family lines they belong to.

Fri, 19 Jun 1998 22:34:42 -0400
SCHOONMAKER
Looking for the deathdate of Yannetje (Jane) Schoonmaker Winne, b. circa 1765, wife of Coenradt Winne of Otsego County. Also burial site for Yannetje, which I assume is Sharon Springs, Otsego County. If anyone knows of a list showing the burials in the Sharon Springs cemeteries, I would like very much to hear from you. This couple were supposedly faithful members of the Methodist Episcolpal Church in Cherry Valley - so if anyone knows of a membership list of that church for the period 1809-1860, I would love to hear from you. Guess you might say, I'm having trouble proving that these ancestors lived and died in Otsego County as stated in the Jefferson County, N. Y. histories.

Mon, 22 Jun 1998 20:26:57 -0400
AYLESWORTH/HOWARD
I am looking for information on Issac Alonzo Aylesworth who married Albina Howard. Issac was born June 21.1822 in Maryland NY and died in 1895, Maryland Ny. They were my stepfathter(who is 86 ) grandparents. He has never been able to find out where they were buried but thinks it was in Otsego County.Any information about where they may be buried or any other information especially about Albina Howard whose father may have been Urial. I am planning to visit Maryland this summer to look for the graves or any other information, Would appreciate any listings or directions for finding cemetaries. Would going to your county or town offices have this information and if so where are they located?

Thu, 25 Jun 1998 10:27:13 EDT
PAGE
Request any information pertaining to Alonzo D. PAGE [son of Frederick F. PAGE and Emily H. GAZLEY] , born Mar 1838, in Columbus, NY, married Ella ROBBERTS of Pittsfield, NY. Son Francis A PAGE, born 1887 in South Edmeston, NY. The 1900 census has them living in Edmeston, NY and in 1905 the census has them in Unadilla, NY.

Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:27:56 -0500
EUNICE BYAM/BYRAM
Looking for information on Eunice Byam/Byram, b. January 8, 1799 in Otsego Co., NY. Eunice m. Harvey Shaw and they lived in Genesee Co., NY before moving to IL in 1855. Would like to find parents and other siblings of Eunice.

Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:15:12 EDT
BRADLEY and MORSE
I am searching for any information on the families of William Cooper Morse and Azariah Bradley. Bradley was a Rev. War vet and is buried in Old Hartwick Cemetery. W.C. Morse was his son-in-law (married to Triphena Bradley).

Mon, 29 Jun 1998 22:05:04 -0600
BUTLER, REED
I am looking for someone researching the Reed and Butler families in Otsego County. John Butler b. CT was married to Abigail Reed, b. NY. They had a son named John Henry Butler, b. 1827 in Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY.

Mon, 29 Jun 1998 14:15:53 -0400
COOK - FENTON - FISH
According to our records James Austin COOK was b 14 Nov 1833 in Otsego Co., NY, to Nathan COOK and Almira ??? He had a brother, William, b 10 Nov 1838. James Austin COOK m. 13 Nov 1864 in Schuyler Lake (Otsego) NY Harriet Arinda (Almira?) FENTON b 4 Apr 1842 in Chenango Co., NY. Her father was Philo FENTON, mother Mary GOODSELL. Their children were: Charles William COOK b 20 Apr 1866 Oneida Co., NY. m 1) Cora M. BRONG 2) Mary Frances SMITH Edgar Philo COOK b 4 Aug 1867 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m 1) Emma Estella COLE 2) Carrie L. CHILSON Clara Maria COOK b 14 Jan 1870 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m Charles E. FENTON Harriet Almira COOK 5 Jun 1871 Canisteo (Steuben) NY d 23 Mar 1886 Lura Lovina COOK b 7 Jan 1873 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m. William SMEDLEY Alice LUcina COOK b 22 Jul 1874 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m. Frank Lee KNAPP Willis Austin COOK b 27 Nov 1875 Canisteo (Steuben) NY d unmarried James MIlton COOK b 1 Oct 1878 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m 1) Emily V. JOHNSON 2) Charlotte MARBLE Albert MOrris COOK b 14 Aug 1880 d 25 Jan 1902 Infant COOK b 31 Aug 1881 Canisteo (Steuben) NY There is a HIRAM FISH buried with James and Harriett - it is said they raised him or he was a brother?? Anything at all on the COOK/FENTON/FISH line would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:52:53 -0500
BETTERLY/BETTERLEY
Researching roots of George Betterly of Milford Twp. Wife Dimmis Whipple. Children John (m. Matilda), Alfred (m. Mary & Miranda Crandall and moved to MN/WI), Lucy, William (m. Amelia Mumford and moved to MN/WI), maybe Laura (m. Timothy Crandall). George and Dimmis may have moved to Minnesota with Alfred before they died.

Tue, 30 Jun 1998 07:19:41 EDT
LINACRE,SHAW,HALLET
A few years ago I ran across two marr. certs at a garage sale. Since they were from Otsego and Albany counties I bought them. I would like to find someone who is related to these families. i would only ask in return that I be reimbursed for org. cost and shipping. These are not the little certified ones these are the big ones from the church(I think). Here are the people on them: Mr. William Linacra of Albany and Miss. Amelia A Hallet of Oneonta marr. July 16, 1893 at the Baptist Church in Oneonta. Mr. George Linacre of Albany and Miss Satie Shaw of Watervielt marr. Sept 14, 1898 at the South Baptist Church of Troy.


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