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Query: RANDALL/GIFFORD Researcher: Jenny Randall Stork Email:J.stork@comcast.net Date Posted: 24 February 2006 Looking for information on Edward and Bethsheba Gifford-Randall.
They are buried in Old CHurch Cemetary. Would like to know the
names of their children etc.


Query: RANSOM/ALGER Researcher: Kathleen Louise Ward Jacobs Email:lpjacobs@interl.net Date Posted: 7 May 2004 I am looking for the grave of Sarah Alger b. Nov.17 1748 who married a Thomas Ransom (burried in Lynne Cemetary). I am looking for any info on her and parents. Thank you,


Query:REMMEY/THOMPSON/MAPLES/MERRILL Researcher: Kurt Hahn Email:kurthahn@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 30 October 2005

I am researching the descendants of William CHAPPEL 1763-1850 and Ann MAPLES
1760- 1843 natives of Connecticut who were early settlers in Hartwick in Otsego
County . Subsequent identified generations include members of the Merrill,
Remmey, Andrews, Thompson, Bolton and Doxtater families residing in Hartwick,
Otsego, Cooperstown, Middlefield, Springfield, Laurens, and Flycreek in Otsego
County as well as Ilion in Herkimer County. Happy to cooperate and share, Especially interested in making contact with
Chappel researchers and current generations of the families listed above who
reside in the area.


Query: RICHFIELD SPRINGS PHOTOGRAPHERS Researcher: Barbara Email:dbelmore@dmcom.net Date Posted: 29 August 2004

Does anyone know of a list of photographers in RS late 1800's through early 1900's? I have unidentified family photos and may be able to narrow them down if I knew
which photographers were in business when. Names ot the photographers are:
J.F.Getman
H.L.R.Minor Bronner Block
Bronner Studios James St & Spring House Park
Bronner Lake St
Getman & Bowdish
Kennedy & Getchell James St

Help with any very greatly appreciated.


Query: ENGLIH INDENTURED SERVANTS - RILEY Researcher: Debra Newton-Carter Email:BizzyBee46711833@aol.com Date Posted: 14 October 2005 I am looking for the owners of a Patroon/Dutch farm in Lodi (now Roseboom),
who imported English indentured servants Thomas and Mary Riley and 3 children
from Kirkirketon, Derbyshire, England. The arrived NY Harbor 3/4 July 1820,
and served 3 terms of indenture, living on the farm for 23 years before removing
to Maine, Broome, NY. Also looking for local history, deeds, wills, etc.


Query: ROBINSON Researcher: Bill Woodworth Email:billsue3@localnet.com Date Posted: 7 August 2003 I am looking for information regarding Lemuel Robinson, husband of Comfort Pike Robinson, as to where he is buried. He died 20 Mar 1823 (Another source says 20 Aug 1823) in Exeter, NY. He was in the Revolutionary War and was born 4 Jan 1758 in Barre, MA. I am also looking for information regarding his son, Ezekiel L. Robinson and spouse, Katherine Elizabeth Ross. Any information about these families would be very greatly appreciated.

Thanks,


Surnames: ROGERS Researcher: Ed E. Rogers Email:ederogers@aol.com Date Posted: 13 May 2003 I am looking for information on Peter Rogers who came to Unadilla about 1790
along with his sister, Betsey DeForest (wife of Abel), and several brothers.


Query: RUSSELL Researcher: Linda Wackwitz Email: Date Posted: 19 December 2005 I am searching for information about Lucy M. Russell who married Hiram Waterman
in Milford, 1829. He later married her sister, Mary A. Russell. I would like
to know more about this Russell family.


Query: RUSSELL/WATERMAN Researcher: XXXX Email:wacky@iowatelecom.net Date Posted: 12 April 05 I am looking for information on Lucy M. Russell. She was born in Otsego
in 1811, married Hiram Waterman in 1831, had one child (Melanthus), and
died in April 1832. After her death, Hiram is said to have married her
sister, Mary A. I am trying to locate the names of Lucy and Mary's parents.


Query: Researcher: Email: Date Posted


RATHBUN
I will help with research on the family of Rathbone Rathbun Rathbun. Many were in the county. Would like to exchange. Robert Rathbun
Fri Feb 7 16:52:08 1997

RATHBUN
I am looking for the place of burial for GEORGE BRINTON RATHBUN. He was born in Springfield, Otsego County - 3 oct 1864, and died while on vacation in St. Petersburg,Fla. He married FANNIE ELIZABETH WYKOFF on 9 apr 1884. Where?
Mon Mar 3 11:06:04 1997

RICHARDS
Looking for confirmation that the parents of Betsy Richards (1808-1868), were Paul(1765-aft 1820) and ?? Richards. Betsy m. William C. Benjamin circa 1827.
Wed Jan 1 12:04:40 1997

RICHARDSON
Jonathon RICHARDSON born:16 Aug 1745, Possibly in Sutton MA; married @1780 Elizabeth BUNN (dau of John BUNN and Elizabeth BAER b. 1761 d. Feb 1825) in Florida, Montgomery Co., NY; died 14 Jan 1812, Laurens, Otsego Co NY; buried Elm Row Cem, Laurens, Otsego Co NY; Possibly son of Ralph Richardson of Sutton MA Children: 1. Catherine b. 26 Apr 1782 m. Nathan BRIDGES
2. John b. 24 Jul 1784 m. Elizabeth BAKER d. 15 Mar 1861 (Laurens Otsego Co NY)
3. Daughter
4. Ebenezer b. 1789 m. Phoebe REED bur. Pine Lake Cem. West Bloomfield MI
5. William b. 1790 (Florida, Montgomery Co NY) m. Polly AUSTIN d. 11 May 1868 (Oneonta NY)
6. Jacob b. 11 Mar 1793 m. Mercy GOODRICH d. 12 Mar 1875 (Laurens Otsego Co NY)
7. Polly b. 1 Aug 1797 (Florida, Montgomery Co NY) m. Elijah Sherman BUCK
8. Peter born: 25 Jun 1795 in Laurens, Otsego Co NY; married 15 Aug 1827 Permelia HAINES (dau of John B. and Mehetible HAINES; b. 6 May 1797 in Orange Co NY d. 26 Oct 1856 in Oakland Co MI; buried Pine Lake Cem) in West Bloomfield Twp, Oakland Co MI; died 24 Jan 1851, West Bloomfield, Oakland Co MI; buried Pine Lake Cemetery, West Bloomfield.
9. Martin b. 29 May 1800 (Laurens Otsego Co NY) m. Candace COMSTOCK (Laurens, Otsego Co NY) -10. James b. 30 Sep 1803 (Laurens Otsego Co NY) m. (1) Mary CRAWFORD (2) Caroline CHAPIN d. Apr 1866 (Oakland Co. MI) bur. Pine Lake Cem. West Bloomfield MI Served as Private and Seargeant in David McMaster Co, F Fischer Reg of Tryon Co Militia
Fri Nov 1 11:48:36 1996

ROBBINS
ROBBINS: Am looking for parents of Albert Truman ROBBINS, born 29 Apr 1833 in Cherry Valley, Otsego County NY. He married Rose Gertrude COON, b.abt. 1856 in West Oneonta, Otsego County PA. They spent their married life in Eldred, McKean County PA, had three sons, Earl Truman, Louis A. and Charles A. ROBBINS, all born in PA.
Mon Feb 24 15:50:27 1997

ROOT
Searching for dates and places of death and burial of Moses and Sarah (TREMAIN) ROOT. They were born in the mid-1750's and lived in Butternuts. Douglas V. Smith, Box 65, Sharon, VT 05065 or e-mail to:
Sat Feb 22 10:43:50 1997

ROWLEY
Need parents of MARGARETT HELEN ROWLEY b.May 1855 m.1871 d.1940 and her brother LOREN ALAN ROWLEY m.about 1885 d.1918 and buried in Broadalbin. MARGARETT was known as ELLA and her spouse was SYLVESTER SYLVENUS MOORE known as VENE b.April 1850. Most of their married life was spent in Gloversville at 44 Maple Avenue which they shared with ESTHER WICKS ( I believe she was a MOORE). Would greatly appreciate any information about any of these relatives or their parents. MARION ROWLEY, only child of LOREN ALAN ROWLEY told me her parents were from Edmeston originally and that LOREN ALAN met his wife IDA BELLE LAUNT/LONT while they were both working at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Broadalbin.
Tue Jan 14 18:32:25 1997

RYAN
RYAN - Looking for any info on Patrick and Bridget Ryan who lived in the Fly Creek and Hartwick areas during the 1870-1900's. They appear to have had at least 7 children: Andrew(b. 1863), Margaret(b. 1865), William(b.1867), Philip(b. 1870), Frank(or Francis P.)(b. 7/1881 or 1883), Katy A.(b.1/1886), and Ella M. (b. 7/1891)

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