Otsego County, New York queries posted 08/01/98 - 08/31/98


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Jeffrey Bryant, Idaho Falls, ID. Sat, 01 Aug 1998 11:12:38 -0600
GRIFFIN,ALLEN
I'm looking for the parents/ancestors and marriage date of Rebecca ALLEN b. 1800, who married Asaph GRIFFIN b. 1797 (son of Martin GRIFFIN and Anna BROWN) about 1824 in Otsego Co., NY. I am a descendant of their son DeMorand GRIFFIN, b. 30 Jul 1828 Richfield, Otsego, NY.

Sandra Ball, Sandy, Utah,Sun, 02 Aug 1998 07:39:12 -0600
TOBEY
I am a descendant of Zaccheus Tobey (b. 1734) through his son, Zaccheus (b. 1757) who married Mary Gifford. They came in the early 1800's to Butternuts/Morris. Many of the descendants stayed in the area. I'm probably related to any Tobey's who lived in the area. I would like to exchange information on descendants. Thank you.

Kenneth Levett, Philadelphia, NY, Sun, 2 Aug 1998 14:48:58 EDT
BARTLETT
Looking for any information on Henry E. BARTLETT, m: Nattie. They had one son that I know of Arthur L. BARTLETT, m: Ella Mae RIPHENBURGH.

Melissa Holyfield , Lynchburg Va Mon, 3 Aug 1998 17:24:38 EDT
TURP
I am looking for information on Helen Turp/ possibly Helen Turp Smith married to Irving Smith She had a child on June 5, 1892 who was named Nancy Elizabeth Smith. We believe that Helen Turp/Smith died about 3 years after she had Nancy. When Nancy was 7 years old she was adopted by Fred and Alida Bates (Alida's maiden name may have also been Turp.) Due to the fact that my great great grandmother was adopted we are having problems finding out information about her birth family. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Melissa Holyfield Lynchburg, Virginia Mon, 3 Aug 1998 17:29:47 EDT
SMITH
I am trying to locate information on my great great grandfather Irving Smith. I believe that he was from the Otsego County area. His daughter was born on June 5, 1892 to he and Helen Turp Smith. We believe that Helen died within three years of the birth of their daughter and my great grandmother was adopted by Fred and Alida Bates by the time she was 7 years old. Alida's maiden name may have been Turp also. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

MARLEA CRIMMINS , BINGHAMTON,NY - Tue, 4 Aug 1998 16:39:06 EDT
MARKS
Looking for the parents of Comfort Marks Born @1801 Otsego,Co, NY. Was he the son of Comfort Marks born 1762 or Cornelius Marks both of Cherry Valley? Thanks for any info I receive.

Gerald Fritts, Lincolnton, GA - Thu, 06 Aug 1998 04:20:13 -0400
FRITTS
Searching for Family of Valentine Fritts born 02-23-1825. Oneonta, Milford area. Also Erastus Fritts may be related to Valentine Fritts

Millard Jay, Middlesex New Jersey, Fri, 7 Aug 1998 19:46:01 -0400
HOOVER
Looking for relatives and any information about Joseph Hoover 1843-1926, husband of Mary Dygert , father of Mrs E. E Reynolds. Known to have served in 121st NY Infantry during 1863-1864.

Gerald Fritts Lincolnton GA Fri, 07 Aug 1998 08:02:45 -0400
KIRKPATRICK
Looking for Kirkpatrick Isaac 11-10-1812 and daughter Mary Ann, originated in Whitehaven UK 1800s. Mary Ann later the wife of Valentine Fritts. Mary Ann buried in the Methodist cemetery Milford NY

Richard Smith, Husum, WA - Sat, 08 Aug 1998 11:40:48 +0000
BEAUHALL
Looking for any information, but especially marriage of Catherine BEAUHALL, dau. of Joseph and Catherine (unknown) BEAUHALL. Born 30 Sept. 1809, Otseco Co., NY died 27 July 1880, Geneva, MN.

Susan Austin, Baldwinsville, NY 08 Aug 1998 09:18:34 -0400
ROSE
Benjamin Rose m. Judith Clark of RI. Their son Henry Rose b. January 05, 1810, Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY, and d. August 27, 1893, Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, bu. Hardy's Corners. Henry m. Olive Amelia Bullock from VT.

Sheila German Canandaigua NY Sat, 8 Aug 1998 13:45:47 -0400
RIGHTOR/RECTOR
Searching for any information on a Nicholas RIGHTOR, b 1 Sep 1754, he is from Middlefeild 1820 census, married Catherine COOK McCOLLUM, their daughter Sarah RIGHTOR married David Jefferson PARSHALL (an Army Dr) whose father was John PARSHALL, a pioneer of Middlefeild. I need to know if there is any evidence to support the fact he was a Revolutionary Soldier. Nicholas and Catherine are both buried in Middlefield also. Any information on any of the people mentioned would be great!

Linda Mathew, Randolph, NJ Sun, 9 Aug 1998 21:54:33 EDT
JOHNSON
I am seeking parents of Richard JOHNSON, born 1780 in Coventry, RI. He married Mary RANDALL in 1804 in Cranston, RI. Richard was living in New Lisbon, Otsego County, NY, in 1850 and 1855. He died 26 Dec 1860 and is buried in the Quaker Cemetery in Morris.

Leona Tillson Frankfort, NY - Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:10:29 PDT
THOMPSON
Looking for info on my GG grandmother Catherine Thompson who lived in Worcester in early 1900's and Decatur in 1850"s. Maiden name may have been Albord. Married to Natheran?? Thompson and had children Adelade, Etta, Frank and Eddie.

Susan Pierson, Cranston, RI - Mon, 10 Aug 1998 07:20:55 -0400
KAMPF
Looking for any KAMPF after 1850-1870, from Germany

Sandy Goodspeed, Maryland, New York - Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:45:43 -0700
PRESTON
Looking for information on John & Thankful PRESTON's family. Children: Levi, James, Anna, Phillip, Ephraim,John, Liman, Hiram & (Treman, I think). Possible there was another daughter Abigail who died prior to her father's death in 1816.
Most particularly interested in Anna as I believe she may be the Anna PRESTON who was married to John PADGETT, Jr. (If there was an Abigail, she may have been his first wife & Anna was his 2d wife.)
I believe, from land bequeathed in John's will, they they lived in Springfield, Otsego Co., prior to moving to Oxford or surrounding towns. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to help on this

Kathy Minder Fri, 14 Aug 1998 11:23:28 -0500
WALTER
I'm searching for info about Adam & Elizabeth Hurtick Walter, mar about 1780's, parents of Peter Walter b 1790 Otsego Co. probably Richland Center or Springs. Anyone with information about this family, please contact me. This family migrated to MI about 1840, Cass Co, Dowagiac.

Monte Mase,Liberty,Pa.Sat, 15 Aug 1998 08:54:27 -0400
AYLESWORTH/HOWARD
Looking for any information on William and Betsey Howland Aylesworth family,espicially son Isaac Alonza and wife Albina Howard who had a son Carleton.William and Betsey are buried in the Maryland Cemetary on Rt.7,but cannot find anyhing about Isaac or Albina.Thanks for any information.

Douglas V. Smith, Sharon, Vermont - Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:22:28 -0400
CLARK
Can anyone help me with the CLARK family of early Worcester. I am especially interested in Joel CLARK (ca. 1776 - 1827), Hazard CLARK, and the John CLARKs. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Barb Carrier, Louisville, KY - Sat, 22 Aug 1998 12:03:33 EDT
LIGHT / HOAG
Am searching for any information on William B. LIGHT's ancestors, according to obit he was b. 6 Jun 1830 in Otsego County (census states born Chenango Co.) His parents have been listed as born in Rhode Island. Wm married Lucinda C. HOAG who died in 1871 in Morris, NY. Wm lived most of his life in Utica, Oneida County, NY. He later married Hannah Temple in Utica. Any info on William B. LIGHT or Lucinda C. HOAG would be greatly appreciated as I have been at a brick wall on these two for a long time.

Carol Perry Maine - Sun, 23 Aug 1998 14:05:08 -0400
YOUNG, CRONEY, PICARD, BROOKMAN, BORST, COOL
Looking for info on a somewhat large and confusing family.... They migrated between Ostego/Montgomery/Herkimer Ctys. Any and all information appreciated. Old and new information appreciated to help fill in lots of gaps. This is mother's birth family. You can include "unflattering" information as well.

Claudia Bement, Constantia, NY Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:52:01 -0500
CONGDON/WALTER
Looking for information on Smith T. CONGDON, listed in 1850 census in Springfield, Otsego County, with wife Eleanor F. and son Morris, age 2. Smith CONGDON was born ca. 1823, Schoharie County. Lists occupation of shoemaker. Also living in the same household is Catherine WALTER, age 89. What is Eleanor's maiden name? What relationship is Catherine WALTER? Looking to exchange info with others researching the CONGDON name.

Sharon Thomson, Cicero, NY - Mon, 24 Aug 1998 17:23:15 +0000
THOMSON, CLARK
Looking for any information on James Thomson and his wife Helen Clark Thomson. James was born in Little Lakes, Otsego County and Helen was born in Lowville, NY. they lived in Little Lakes and had one son that I know of named William Philander Thomson. He was born in 1851 and lived most of his life in Little Falls, Herkimer county. I would guess that James and Helen were born sometime between 1815 and 1830. Any information would be appreciated.

Dennis H Gorman, Rochester NY Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:55:46 -0400
PATTON ANDERSON MCRORIE SHUTTERS SEEBER TRUAX
Looking for any and all information relative to the above names. I have a 1500 name data base about the PATTONs and McRORIEs. My line is:
1. Alexander PATON 1686 - 1688 b. in Scotland - 6 children
2. Alexander PATTON b. 1721 in Scotland - 6 children
3. George PATTON 1750-1831b. in Scotland m. Dec-19-1773 Janet ANDERSON 1750-1831 - 7 children
4. Elizabeth PATTON1776 - 1848 b. in Scotland m. abt 1800 John McRORIE 1765-1850 - 7 children
5. Peter McRORIE 1801 - 1878 b. Scotland m. Elizabeth SHUTTERS 1801 - 1871 b. Albany,NY - 13 children
6. James McRORIE 1829 - 1908 d. Richfield Springs m. Eliza SEEBER 1830 - 1907 - 2 children
7. Peter McRORIE 1854 - 1912 d. Manlius, NY m. Carrie TRUAX b. 1859 - 4 children
8. Herbert E McRORIE 1878 - ? m. Catherine Mary WALSH 1879 - 1944 - 6 children
I am interested in trading information with anyone. My total data base is about 20,000 names. 70-75% from central and eastern New York.

Pam Duimstra, Placentia, California Sat, 29 Aug 1998 14:08:32 EDT
ANDREW VAN SLYKE
Looking for information on Andrew Van Slyke who married Elenor Green ca 1800. Elenor was the daughter of Jacob Green who was born 19 Dec 1751 in Rhode Island

Debbie Haught, Doylestown, PA Sat, 29 Aug 1998 19:52:47 -0400
MULKINS
Would love to correspond with anyone researching the Joseph Mulkins family who were living in Otsego Co., NY according to the 1800 and 1810 census.

Sharily Whitaker, Ferndale California - Sun, 30 Aug 1998 08:38:02 -0700
GIBBS/STETSON
Looking for ancestry of Susannah GIBBS birthplace unknown, probably born in MA in 1765, married Ezra STETSON born c 1761 on 1 May 1786 in Greenwich, MA. Raised a large family in Springfield, Otsego County, NY . Died 12 January 1844 in Wales, Erie County, NY at the home of her daughter Esther STETSON STEPHENS.

Rhoda Meier, Jeffersonville, IN -Sun, 30 Aug 1998 19:53:55 -0700
SISSON
Need to know if there is a list of which children of John SISSON and Alcha Crandall moved west. Or if there is a middle name for their son James, b. 1792. Am trying to prove that my James C. SISSON is their son.

Gladys Singleton Mon, 31 Aug 98 22:00:46 PDT
NEARING
I have in my possession an old photo of Orrin Mearing, New S???on?? Otsego Co. NY. The photographer was W.G. Smith, Cooperstown, NY. His name & info is written on back of photo. This photo was in a group of photos of UNDERWOOD family members. I have rescued the photos and would like to return these photos of ancestors to any surviviing family members. Do you know how I can do that? Your assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.

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