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BRAND - Trying to locate the ancestors of Eliza Brand, born 9 Aug 1826, Schoharie County, NY. She was married to Jeremiah Reed, born 20 Jan 1820, Broome, Schoharie County, NY. In the 1860's the family moved to Sac County, Iowa. Eliza is buried in the Oakland Cemetery, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa. They had the following children all born in the Town of Broome: William Lewis Reed, b. 1844, resided in Conesville until after 1870 when he moved to Sac County, IA.; Abigail Reed, b. 1846; Mary A. Reed, b. 1848; John Henry Reed, b. 23 Mar 1850, (my GGrandfather), moved from Iowa back to Schoharie County by 1880; Hannah Jane Reed, b. 1852; James H. Reed, b. 28 Dec 1855, buried in same Cemetery as his mother; Sarah E. Reed, b. 1857. Any information would be appreciated. Ed Hillicoss - posted 11-02

BROWN - James Brown b.1799 NY d.1863 WI. m. Nancy SAWYER b.14 May 1800 NY lived in Schoharie Co., NY and had the following children while living there. Male b.1814, Female b.1819, Isaac b.1823 Erza b.1823, Rhoda b.1826, Sarah b.1829, Eliza b.1830, Zina Charles b.1832, Andrew b.1834, Abigail b.1836, John b.1838 James b.1840 and Amelia b.1843. This family moved to Rock Co., WI 1845/1846. Looking for the parents of James Brown and Nancy SAWYER. Dale Gillis - posted 10-96, updated 01-99

BLACK - I am trying to locate the obituary for William Black who died at Jefferson on May 9th, 1916. He lived at that time with his son-in-law Legrand Smith on the Jefferson-Summit Road. He lived most of his life from the time of arrival from Ireland in 1842 to around 1890 on his farm in Kortright Center, Town of Kortright, Delaware County. I don't know what paper would have published his obit at that time. The Oneonta Star says they did not. Gregory Cooke - posted 07-03

BIRDELL - I am the g granddaughter of Birdell (Pearsall) Faulkner. Her parents were George and Carrie or Cary (Scoville) Pearsall. I know they made their home in Conesville, NY. I am trying to determine where the originated from. I am told Virginia, and previously Scotland, any information would be greatly appreciated. I found some info in the census 1900 and they are all listed. Felisa Mestre - posted 06-01

PEARSALL - I am the g granddaughter of Birdell (Pearsall) Faulkner. Her parents were George and Carrie or Cary (Scoville) Pearsall. I know they made their home in Conesville, NY. I am trying to determine where the originated from. I am told Virginia, and previously Scotland, any information would be greatly appreciated. I found some info in the census 1900 and they are all listed. Felisa Mestre - posted 06-01

BURNSIDE - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

CLARK - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

CRAPSER - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

CRIPPEN - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

DIBBLE - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

HARDER - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

JEFFERS - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

JONES - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

LASHER - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

MATTICE, Matteus - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 10-96

McMULLEN - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

NEER - info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

PADDOCK - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

PLOSS - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

POMEREY - have info to share -Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

PROPER - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

PULLING - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

STEVENS - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

STILWELL - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

VANBUREN - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

WAYMAN - I'm searching for information on the Wayman surname of Schoharie county. The data I have thus far is as follows: Harvey Wayman married Mary Jane Rankin. Their son, Isaac married Lilly Clapper b. 1867 Isaac and Lilly's children: Hubert, Ida Mae, Floyd and M. Bruce Wayman. Howard Crapser - posted 02-97

WEVELEY - Researching Weveley surname. Any help filling in the blanks would be appreciated. John Weveley b. 1778; Alexander Weveley b. 1810 d. in Breakabeen, NY m. Jane Dibble 9/26/1839; Elizabeth Weveley - daughter of Alexander and Jane b. 12/17/1844 d. 1920 m. William Augustus Crapser 12/25/1865. Howard Crapser - posted 12-96

WHITING - have info to share - Howard Crapser - posted 11-96

BOUCK - Looking for information on Barney (Bernhard) Bouck and his family. Barney (Bernhard) Bouck was (reportedly) born on Sep 7, 1801 in Cobleskill, Schoharie Co, NY. He married Clarana Cogswell, lived in Huron Co, Ohio in 1820, Boone Co, Ill in 1850, and died in Buchanan Co, Iowa in 1864. I have a list of a couple of hundred descendants of Barney Bouck and would like to find out any available information about his parents or siblings. Cglaeser88 - posted 12-01

BROWN - George W Brown born Nov.24,1824 to Charles and Nancy VanDresser in Carlisle, Schoharie NY. I would like to know the birth place and dates of the parents of George W. Brown. He had 12 brothers and sisters of which he is the oldest. Or where to look? Pam Schmidt - posted 08-03

BOERST/BURST - I am searching for information about my g-grandmother, Katherine Boerst/Burst, born 21 May 1845. Father possibly Jacob; mother unknown. One or both parents deceased by 1850. Possibly lived in Schoharie County, then moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, then to Brown County Ohio in the late 1860s. Katherine married Frederick Theodor Arbogast in April, 1869 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio. Persons associated with this woman: Valentine Roemer and his wife, Christine Linn. She was a sponsor for their daughter, Katherine's baptism in the Lutheran Church at Ripley, Ohio. The family story is that Katherine was an indentured servant whose parents died before she was 5 years old. Buffy & Trixie - posted 01-02

ACHONBACH - Looking for information on John & Polly ACHOMBACH. John b: 1784. Children Anatje (1809) and Mary Jane (1811) baptized Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cobleskill, Schoharie County, N.Y. Have found over 60 spellings of the family name. By 1850 John is in Ontario County under the name OCAMPACK. Barb Ochampaugh - posted 07-04

ALLEN - Mary O. (Brown) Allen is buried in the Charlotteville Cemetery. Where is the best way to find a death certificate for her? I am not sure where she lived when she died. Dawn Willis - posted 09-02

BROWN - Looking for information about the ancestry of a William B. BROWN, born 1810, in Sloansville, Schoharie County, New York. He married a Mary H. BROWN, daughter of Samuel BROWN, both of whom were said to be born in Sloansville, Schoharie County, New York also. William and Mary BROWN had at least 5 children born in Schoharie, Schoharie County, New York before finding themselves in Walworth County, Wisconsin in 1845. Those children were l) Mary B. Brown, born 1836 and George W. Brown, born October 12, 1838 and Charles M. Brown, born December 17, 1840 and Eunice (Sarah) Brown, born 1843 and James Brown, born 1845. Any information would be most appreciated. K. Brown McPhilliamy - posted 05-03

BECKER - I am searching for information regarding a BECKER/SHERMERHORN connection. My Gr-Gr-Grandparents were BECKERs (Herbert BECKER and Alice HARRIS) --Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandparents (Lewis and Nancy FETTERLY BECKER) until the 1880s when I find them in Iowa as SCHERMERHORNs. They later change their name back to BECKER and all of their descendants are known as BECKERs. I believe that Lewis BECKER was born ca. 1815/1816 in SCHOHARIE County. He married Nancy FETTERLY is 1836 in Williamsburg, Dundas County, Ontario, Canada. His father's name was Ludwig BECKER. Do not know his mother's name. Any information would be appreciated. Susan White - posted 05-00

SCHERMERHORN/SHERMERHORN - I am searching for information regarding a BECKER/SHERMERHORN connection. My Gr-Gr-Grandparents were BECKERs (Herbert BECKER and Alice HARRIS) --Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandparents (Lewis and Nancy FETTERLY BECKER) until the 1880s when I find them in Iowa as SCHERMERHORNs. They later change their name back to BECKER and all of their descendants are known as BECKERs. I believe that Lewis BECKER was born in SCHOHARIE County--his father's name was Ludwig BECKER--do not know his mother's name. Any information would be appreciated. Susan White - posted 05-00

ALLEN - According to our MATTHEWS BIBLE RECORDS: my husband's great grandmother, Mary Ann ALLEN, was born 24 Apr 1807, in Broome, Schoharie Co. We've never been able to find a record of her mother and father. In History of Greene County, NY, I found a biography for Darius ALLEN, born 19 Jun 1804, in Broome, Schoharie Co. Darius' parents were WILLIAM ALLEN, a native of MA, & Mercy STEVENS, a native of CT, and they had 11 children of which Darius was the eldest. Question, Does anyone have a list of William and Mercy (Stevens) ALLEN's 11 children? Could Mary Ann Allen have been Darius' sister? M. Matthews - posted 02-00

ALLEN - I am looking for Jared B. MATTHEWS and William and Harlow MATTHEWS, possibly brothers and probably sons of Jared. William MATTHEWS was born 1808, in Durham, Greene County. He married Mary Ann ALLEN, 1831, in Broome, Schoharie County. (Gilboa Dutch reformed church records) His occupation at that time was listed as Blacksmith and the sponsors were -- ALLEN and -- ALLEN, first names unreadable. In the 1830 Census, there was a Jared MATTHEWS in Broome. In the 1840 Census, William and Harlow MATTHEWS were in the same Household in Conesville. Both ALLEN and MATTHEWS families were early settlers in Schoharie County. From where did they come and when? M. Matthews - posted 02-00

MATTHEWS - I am looking for Jared B. MATTHEWS and William and Harlow MATTHEWS, possibly brothers and probably sons of Jared. William MATTHEWS was born 1808, in Durham, Greene County. He married Mary Ann ALLEN, 1831, in Broome, Schoharie County. (Gilboa Dutch reformed church records) His occupation at that time was listed as Blacksmith and the sponsors were -- ALLEN and -- ALLEN, first names unreadable. In the 1830 Census, there was a Jared MATTHEWS in Broome. In the 1840 Census, William and Harlow MATTHEWS were in the same Household in Conesville. Both ALLEN and MATTHEWS families were early settlers in Schoharie County. From where did they come and when? M. Matthews - posted 02-00

BRUNNER/PRUNNER - I am seeking any and all information regarding my ancestor PETER BRUNNER SR. and his son PETER BRUNNER JR., born in Schoharie, NY 1763. PETER BRUNNER JR. married Elizabeth Bouck, birth place unknown. Any assistance is gratefully appreciated. Karen Kish - posted 09-04

BURNETT - LIVINGSTON Marriage. Looking for a copy of the marriage certificate for Rice Orcutt Livingston and Maria (or Mariah) Persis Burnett. They were married in NY on October 7, 1840. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Diane Williams Livingston - posted 03-05

LIVINGSTON - BURNETT Marriage. Looking for a copy of the marriage certificate for Rice Orcutt Livingston and Maria (or Mariah) Persis Burnett. They were married in NY on October 7, 1840. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Diane Williams Livingston - posted 03-05

BERG - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

FELLER - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

FRYMEYER/FRIMEYER - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

KAST - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-69, updated 12-98

LEMM/LAMB/KERCHER/SCHAEFER - Would like to share information on the Lemm/Lamb family of Schoharie and Montgomery counties. Johan Christian Lemm first appears in Militia Records of 1763 for Canajoharie. By 1800 he is living at Sharon, Schoharie County, NY. His known children include: Christian, married Catharine Kercher ca. 1799; Sophia, b. ca. 1776-8, married Lambert Schaefer, Jr.; Catharine, married Soloman Kercher 21 Sep 1800 at New Rhinebeck, NY. - Marjean Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

MATTICE, Matteus - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

SCHAEFER , Shafer, Shaver - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

ZOLLER - have info to share - Marjean Holmes Workman - posted 10-96, updated 12-98

BATES - General Delevan Bates b. in Schoharie County, settled in Hamilton County, Nebraska after the Civil War was over. I am doing research on him and would appreciate hearing from anyone else who is also. I am mainly interested in his Civil War years, and post Civil War years, though do want a brief history of his youth. Barbara Hruza - posted 03-98

DUNMORE - I am looking for information on my great (X3) grandfather. His name is John Dunmore. He was born or emigrated to Schoharie on or about 1820, from England. Records show he was married to Eliza (maiden name unk. b. about 1824 NY). Children: George J. (b. about 1843 NY), Benjamin (b. about 1844 NY), John H. (b. about 1847 NY), Thomas Stearns (b. about 1850 NY), William S. (b. about 1852 NY), Eunice (b. about 1854 NY). Sometime prior to 1861 the Dunmores relocated to Whiteside County, Illinois. Records in Sterling, Illinois show that John Dunmore served in the 34th Ill inf. Co "E". Any information will be greatly appreciated. Bob MacRae - posted 05-02

CAMPBELL - Looking for information leading to the parents of Erastus Campbell born in 1802 (place unknown). Married to Nancy Ostrant (sp?). Have traced Erastus from the Town of Schoharie (1830). He and Nancy finished their lives in the Town of Esperance. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Eric Leonard - posted 12-00

NASTRAND - Conducting research on the surname Nastrand. Garret Nastrand and his wife Catharine ?? lived in the town of Esperence. Garret and his wife Catharine were the parents of Nancy (Nastrand) Campbell. Nancy married Erastus Campbell. It is believed that Nancy was born in Montgomery County. In his later years Garret lived with Nancy and Erastus. Garret was born in 1775. Catharine in 1785. Any help with this family line would be greatly appreciated. Eric & Gail Leonard - posted 08-02

NOSTRAND - Looking for information about the ancestry of Garret Norstrand born in 1775 and married to a Catharine (Unknown) born in 1785. Their daughter Nancy (b. 1804) married Erastus Campbell. Garret and his wife lived in Esperence, Schoharie County in the last part of their lives. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Eric Leonard - posted 01-03

DOX - Looking for any information regarding the Dox family from Schoharie County. Michael Dox (born c. 1800 in Schoharie County) married Mary (lastname unknown) (born c. 1805). Their daughter married Harvey Hughs (also from Schoharie County). These families moved to Delaware County c. 1846. Any info appreciated. Willing to trade info. Carol Parrella - posted 05-97

HUGHES - I have traced some of my ancestors back to Schoharie County. In particular, my third great-grandfather, Harvey Hughes/Hughs est. DOB 1800-1820, was from Schoharie Co. -possibly Summit or Richmondville. He married Michael DOX's daughter. Michael Dox was born c. 1800. Michael married Mary (last name unknown( Harvey Hughs had a son Warren Hughs. Warren married Ella KING and had several children. Alice Hughs, one of their daughters, was my great-grandmother. I am looking for any info on the Hughs/Hughes family and the Dox family. I am certain that Jonathan Hughes/Hughs, also from Schoharie Co., is related to Harvey Hughs (Jonathan is possibly his father or grandfather). Jonathan Hughes/Hughs was an early settler of Summit, NY. I would like to make the exact connection between Jonathan Hughes and Harvey Hughs. I would also like to find out other members of the Hughes/Hughs and Dox families. I am willing to share information for same. Carol Parrella - posted 04-97

CARMAN/CARMEN/CARMON - Looking for info on Joseph (?) Carman who was born in Nova Scotia on 2/18/1824. Later move to NYS and married a Sarah A. Hogabone. Joseph and Sarah had a son George and Cornnelieus. These are just a few children they had. George Edward Carman was found on Blenheim's census for 1892 along with his wife Ida (McCall) Carman and son Joseph William Carman who died in 3/26/1970 or 1977. I am interested in any info at all about the names "Carman", "McCall", "Hogabone", or any others that are connected. OTHER names of interest are O'Donnell and Rapp. Glen Carman - posted 01-01

CHAMBERLAIN - Seeking information on Ellery CHAMBERLAIN (b. unknown). On 16 June 1927 in Sharon Springs he married Charlotte "Lottie" KETTNER (b. 16 May 1898). He died 05 June 1939 in Sharon Springs. Both he and "Lottie" are supposedly buried in Sharon Springs, along with Lottie's father Jakob Georg KETTNER (b. 10 Jul 1872, d. 6 Mar. 1955) and Lottie's mother Frederika nee WEINSTOCK (d. 30 Nov. 1961). I would welcome any information. Chuck Gall - posted 11-98

DAVIS---Searching for death date and place of William Paige Davis of Schoharie. Born 6 Sept. 1806/7. Married 10 Oct. 1836 Elizabeth Bullock. He was pastor of Reformed Church. His parents were Benjamin Davis and Theodocia "Theda" Barnes. Chuck Lippincott - posted 02-00

CHRISTMAN - Looking for birth date, siblings and parents for Millard Christman of Carlisle. Married Elizabeth Crocker Aug. 31, 1887. Millard died March 4, 1923. Richard Christman - posted 12-97

CROCKER - Looking for parents and siblings for Charles Crocker born January 29, 1834? and died December 29,1891. He married Matilda Hannah Tillapaugh born in Carlisle, N.Y., November 17, 1842 and died February 10, 1917? They had a daughter Elizabeth, born November 22, 1864. She married Millard Christman on August 31, 1887. Millard was born December 31, 1855 and died March 4, 1923. Elizabeth died May 11, 1945. Also looking for parents and siblings of Millard Christman. Looking for any other information you may have. Richard Christman - posted 12-97

CLEAVELAND - Searching for any descendants of Lemuel Cleaveland and Margaret BURGETT, dau. of Conrad and Margaret (VANVALKENBURGH) Burgett. Their children include: Jonah, Judith BARRETT, William, Mary LAMAN, Clarissa MATTICE, Susannah MILLER, Conrad and John Lemuel. Alan - posted 12-96

DURAND - I am looking for information regarding Mary Durand born 2 June 1839 in Schoharie County, New York. Mary married Chrisitian L. Schwentker and he died 2 Feb 1900 in Jersey County, Ill. Mary later married William Asberry Park 1 March 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mary died 6 October 1917 in Knobnoster, Missouri. I saw that a Treat Durand lived in Schoharie County and I wanted to know if that is Mary's father? Is there any information about this family? Glenda D Brown - posted 03-00

CLARK(E) - Looking for information on the ancestors of Emily Clark (or Ruth Emily Clarke) daughter of John Clark and Ruth Allen. She was born in Gilboa on January 13, 1844, and married Almer Jacobs in Unadilla, NY in 1863. Any information on either the Clark, Allen, or Jacobs families would be greatly appreciated. Almer Jacob's father was William H. Jacobs and his mother was Mary June Sage. Sharon Nelson - posted 12-04

DANIELS - Looking for information on the parents and family history of Milton John Daniels, born in Cobleskill, Schoharie County, N.Y., on April 18, 1838. Both of his parents were born in the state of New York. The Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress (he later became a California Congressman) indicates that he "attended the public schools; when a boy moved to Bradford County, Pa., and engaged with his father in the lumber business." I have further information about his life and his descendents (he was my great great grandfather), so I am primarily interested in his origins. Many thanks in advance for your help. Kristine Castleman -posted 05-05

CHADDERDON/CHATTERTON - I am looking for any information on the name Chadderdon and/or Chatterton. Johanthon Chadderdon, born March 10, 1808, lived in Broome, Schoharie Co., married Sophia Mattice May 12, 1831. Left Schoharie County in 1845 for Wisconsin. Any leads on the name Chadderdon/Chatterton would be appreciated. Dick Lorenz - posted 03-00

COOK - Looking for information on the parentage of Minerva Cook who married Hiram Olmstead in the early 19th century in Schoharie County. They had a son, Anson Olmstead who married Matilda Hoose and moved to Delaware County. Any help out there? Willie Olmstead - posted 10-01

OLMSTEAD - Looking for info on Hiram and Minerva (Cook) Olmstead and his parents Anson and Charity (Wilbur) Olmstead. They were born in Schoharie County and later moved to Delaware County. Any helped will be appreciated. Willie Olmstead - posted 07-01

DORNBURG - Seeking the parents and/or lineage of John A. Dornburg, born in Schoharie County, New York, October 10, 1851. Apparently the family moved to Michigan prior to 1877 as John married Eveline L. Mix on 1 September 1877 in Charlevoix County Michigan. My only clues lie in John's obituary which follows: Extracted from: The Boyne Citizen; Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan; Thursday, February 21, 1946; Page 1 Column 5. SERVICE HELD SUNDAY FOR MR. J.A. DORNBURG - "Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Stackus Funeral Home for John A. Dornburg who died at his home in Boyne City Friday, February 15, 1946 at the age of 94 years. Services were conducted by the Reverend J.M. DeVinney and burial was made in Maple Lawn Cemetery. John A. Dornburg was born in Schoharie County, New York, October 10, 1851. Mr. Dornburg, with his mother, came to Boyne City from Saginaw, Michigan when the country was new and unsettled and had made his home here since that time. He received his education in the Detroit schools where he lived from a small boy to manhood. He was a great reader in his later years until he lost his sight three years ago. His most outstanding characteristic was his absolute honesty toward his fellowmen. He was married to Eva Mix in September 1877, who preceded him in death by three months and seven days. Surviving are three sons, John of Jackson, Michigan; Winnie of Petoskey; Fred of Boyne City; three daughters, Mrs. H.J. Heaton and Mrs. Fred Mitchell of Boyne City; Mrs. Herbert Lucas of Flint, Michigan. One daughter, Geneva, preceded him in death in 1925. There are fifteen grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren." ANY information or assistance would be most appreciated. Willing to share and exchange anything that I have with other interested parties. Patrick McCleary - posted 04-01

DECKER - Decker, William, b.1847 son of Daniel and Kate M. Brando Decker, Schoharie Co. listed as birthplace. Vol. in Union Army, 15th NY Heavy Artillery. Was my great grandfather, nothing is known of his life before Civil War. Susan Thompson - posted 01-99

DELEMATER - Lyman Welton born about Dec. 1807 in Schoharie County. Any info on him, his parents, when they arrived there. When they left Schoharie County. His father may have been Samuel? DELEMATER- Anna (Anne) married Lyman Welton. Her father was Moses Delemater. Lou Dillon - posted 06-99

WELTON - Lyman Welton born about Dec. 1807 in Schoharie County. Any info on him, his parents, when they arrived there. When they left Schoharie County. His father may have been Samuel? DELEMATER- Anna (Anne) married Lyman Welton. Her father was Moses Delemater. Lou Dillon - posted 06-99

DAVIS - Seeking information on Amos DAVIS, who was living in the area of Gilboa in Schoharie County on 26 April 1844 when his son Ebenezer, then living in Tuscola Co., MI, wrote a letter to him. Reference is made to Amos's wife and to Betsey, possibly a daughter, both of whom had died apparently about 1843. The letter mentions others probably then living in Schoharie County including Ruth ALLEN; Asa TISH, Ruben and Deborah; and Oliver HUNT. Nancy Prevost - posted 11-98

BEST - Looking for my grand father Christian B. BEST found Christian on the 1850-1859 census NY Fulton County , Schoharie County. P. 250 Fulton Twp. Schoharie Co. Would like to know who Christian, father and mother was, also sibling. Christian would be eighteen years old in 1850. Ross A McClain - posted 11-98

COSS - Hooper Coss (Hoopy) a farmer. Daughter Catherine born 30 Dec 1810. She married Christian Schwartz in 1838. They moved to Racine County Wisconsin Territory. Dick Stromsted - posted 01-99, updated 07-02

DECKER - Looking for information about the ancestry of Carrie B. DECKER b. June 30, 1865 in Gallupville, Schoharie. She was married to Lyman S. Wagoner on December 25, 1883 in Gallupville. I believe that her parents were John DECKER and Sophie HILTS who both died about 1872. At the time of the 1880 census Carrie was living with an uncle Isaac ZIMMER in Gallupville. Carrie Decker had at least two siblings: Isaac b 1868 and Nettie b abt 1870 were living with their uncle John P. Hilts in Wright, Schoharie County in 1880 (based on census evidence). Any information about Carrie's ancestry would be appreciated. Sharon - posted 04-02

EMICHEN - Looking for information on Johan Ernst Emichen b. 1654, Konigsberg, Germany, m. (1) BEF. 1699, in Germany, Maria Ursula Rosenbachin, b. ABT. 1666, Germany, d. BEF. Aug 1709, London, England, m. (2) 21 Aug 1709, in Savoy, London, England, Margaretha Winter, b. ABT 1654, Bach, Wurtenbergschen, Germany, d. USA, m. (3) BEF. 1716, in Schoharie, Schoharie Co., NY, USA Anna Christina _____?, b. ABT 1696. Johan died AFT 1728, Schoharie Co., NY, USA. M J Empey - posted 08-02

ECKERSON - Looking for names of parents of my great-grandfather, William Hartrell Eckerson, b. abt. 1855, Mineral Springs, Schoharie County; m. 6/14/1893 to Emma Levina Simmons in Cobleskill. Ed Kohinke - posted 02-00

HARTRELL-Looking for a connection between the surname Hartrell and my great-grandfather, William HARTRELL Eckerson, b. abt. 1855, Mineral Springs, Schoharie County. Ed Kohinke - posted 02-00

HOOSE-Looking for a connection between the surname Hoose and my grandmother, Anna HOOSE Eckerson, b. 7/23/1899 in Barnerville, Schoharie County. Her parents were William Hartrell Eckerson and Emma Lavina Simmons. Ed Kohinke - posted 02-00

ELERSON - In the History of Schoharie County, the name of David Elerson was mentioned on page 2 of Chapter 18 (Jeptha R. Simms - 1845). I have researched our family back to 1775. I need any information you may have on him. He may have moved to Virginia, S. Carolina, or Tenn. Thank you, any help would be appreciated. Kenny Elerson - posted 09-98

FOX - Charles Fox located, according to the 1870 census, in Summit, NY. His son was Frank Fox who was my grandfather. I would like to get any information about him, his wife, where they came from and when. He was born around 1820. Richard O. Fox - posted 02-97

HICKS - I am searching the Schoharie surname of Hicks. My grandmother, Mary Jane Hicks, was born in Summit in 1857 her husband was Frank FOX. I am not sure about the reliability of this information as I am still researching, but this is what has been handed down by family. Her father was Henry Hicks b. 1822 and her mother was Mary E. DeLONG b. 1821 residents of Summit in 1870. Their parents were Henry Hicks and Sarah. My grandmother had a brother Alfred and a sister Carrie. Carrie was born September 20,1867 and died March 21, 1951, I do not have the date my grandmother died. Have info to share and seeking further info on this family. Richard O. Fox - posted 02-97

FORSTER - Johan Mikel or George. Possibly born in Berwangen in 1669. Came to New York as a Palatine Emigrant and was at the Quunsberg camp with wife Maria Margaretha and 3 children in 1716. Trying to connect to my ancestor George Forster who married in Schoharie 14 Jul 1747 to Maria Catharine Freymauer born 1728 in New York, dtr. of Michael and Anna Elisbeth Freymauer. Any information on either Johan or George would be appreciated. Other possible versions of the last name: Ferster, Fester, Vorster. This family may have left New York to Pennsylvania and George came back to marry and raise a family but can find no evidence in PA. Would be willing to share anything I have on this line! Chris Koch - posted 09-97

FULLER - My ggg grandmother was Polly M. Fuller (1806-1870). I believe she is the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Fuller of Cobleskill (after 1849 - Richmondville) NY. She married in 1827, Joshua T. Ostrom. Their son John (who married Amanda Van Patten) was my gg grandfather. Would like to confirm Polly's parentage. Polly may also have had a sister, Susan who married Edward Kinnicutt. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

JEFFERS - My gg grandmother was Olive (Olevia) Jeffers (1843-1900). She was born in Summit, NY. She married Jacob Silvernail. They are buried at Charlotteville. Olive's parents were John Jeffers (1807-1885) and Anna (1810-1890). They are also buried at Charlotteville. John Jeffers was born in New Jersey. Anna was born in Albany County, NY. Would like to contact other Jeffers descendants. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

KNISKERN - My ggg grandmother was Jane Ann Kniskern (1822-1899). She married Nelson Nethaway in 1840. They lived and are buried at Schoharie, NY. Would like to find information on her parentage. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

LAPE - My gg grandmother was Catherine Lape (1829-1896). Her parents were Samuel Lape II and Lany Near. Catherine married Elisha Smith. They had a farm in Brooker Hollow, Richmondville, NY. Any information on the Lape or Near family would be greatly appreciated. Roger P. Smith posted 02-98

LOUCKS - My gg grandmother was Roxanna (Zanna) Loucks. Seeking other Loucks descendants to share information. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

MANN - My ggg grandmother was Sally Mann (1805-1882). Her father was John Mann. Sally married James Van Patten and they owned a farm in Brooker Hollow, Richmondville, NY. The majority of the farm however is in the town of Summit. Would like to known more about her parentage. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

OSTROM - My great grandmother was Mary Ostrom (1865-1930). She married Levant Smith and they had a farm in the town of Summit. Mary's parents were John Ostrom and Amanda Van Patten. Would like to hear from other Ostrom researchers. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

SCHERMERHORN - Does anyone have any further knowledge on SIMON SCHERMERHORN & wife ROSEBELL who lived in Summit in the mid 1800's. The vital records for Summit show that Simon and Rosebell had a child GEORGE ABNER on 22 Sept 1847. The record of Baptisms of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Summit shows that another child, PETER PHILIP was born on 20 Nov 1832 and baptized on 24 Feb 1833. The parents were the sponsors. I suspect that Rosebell was the daughter of WILLIAM SMITH and AXCENY BUTLER, born 4 Apr 1813. Roger - posted 09-99

SMITH - Looking for descendants of William Smith (1777-1865). He was born in Columbia County, NY and died at Richmondville, NY. His first marriage was to Axceny Butler with whom he had 15 surviving children. Henry (1800-1877), Peter (1802), Harvey (1804-1875), Safrony (1805), Dolson (1807), Axsene (1809-1890), Roxana (1810), Salome (1811), Rosebill (1815), Eliza (1815-1826), Katherine (1817), Harmon (1819), Sarah (1820), Sabrina (1822) and Wealthy Ann (1823-1894). His second marriage was to Lena (Luna) Chamberlain with whom he had five children. William (1828-1903), Elisha T. (1831)(my gg grandfather), Sally Deborah (1832-1908), Cynthia Ann (1834-1864) and Edna May (unknown). Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

VAN PATTEN - My gg grandmother was Amanda Van Patten (1841-1908). Looking for other Van Patten descendants. I have a lot of information on the family to share. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

WILLIAMS - My gggg grandfather was David Williams. He was one of the captors of Major Andre, courier for Benedict Arnold. He married Nancy Benedict. They are buried in front of the Old Stone Fort, at Schoharie. They had only one child, David Williams Jr. I'm descended through his son William C. Williams. Would like to contact other Williams descendants. Roger P. Smith - posted 02-98

GOULD - Seeking parents and sibling of William Bond Gould born 15 Oct 1816 possibly in Schoharie Co. Moved to PA and settled in AR. Eleanor Edmondson - posted 01-01

HODGE - I am looking for a Joseph Hodge. He came to Oneonta from Sharon in the early 1800's. I think his father was Daniel Hodge. Any info on either Joseph or Daniel would be appreciated. C Bailey - posted 05-04

GRAY - looking for names of parents of William Gray of Summit. He lived there in late 1860's. His wife's name was Elizabeth Bartholomew. Also any information of Elizabeth Bartholomew. These were my great-grandparents. Gladys O'Brien - posted 08-00

MOORE - I am looking for information on Samuel Moore, father of Oliver A. Moore (my grandfather). He lived in Beard's Hollow (near Richmondville) in the 1860's-1870's. Also brothers and sisters of Oliver Moore. Oliver later lived in Carlisle, NY. Gladys O'Brien - posted 08-00

HAWLEY, Johana - looking for birth information on Johana who was born 1855 somewhere in Schoharie Co. family moved to Co. circa 1854 and left 1856. Daughter of James Hawley and Mary Halinan. James may have left 3 sisters, 4 brothers, and parents in Schoharie. Dan Hawley - posted 06-98

HALL - Amy (Carter) Hall, my gr-gr-grandmother, died in Esperance, Schoharie County, in 1867. She and her daughter, Matilda TALLANT lived there after moving from Albany, NY. I have no idea why they moved there. Another daughter of Amy's, also named Amy, married Stephen Van Rensselaer MALCOLM/MALCOMB. Have tried desperately for a number of years to find out who the parents of Stephen were. Were he and Amy married in Schoharie County? That would have been about 1835, I believe. Would marriage records mention anything about his parents? There was a real estate transaction in Schoharie county involving a William Malcolm/Malcomb. Is there any other information available pertaining to the Malcolm/Malcomb name? Dorothy Frisbie - posted 10-97

HOLLAND - I am in need of a copy of the 1875 New York State Census showing Wesley & Catherine Loucks. Also in the same home would be Charles, Ida & Frederick Holland. If anyone could help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Tonia Baird - posted 05-02

HOLTON - HOLTON-Looking for information on the family of William M. HOLTON who lived in Middleburgh, Schoharie County in the early 1830's. He was the County Clerk from 1838-1840. William was married to Fannie Merry and had children George, Harry and Maria, possibly Rufus Holton. Kathy - posted 06-03

JUCKETT, JERKET, JACKETT, JECOY - I'm interested in all variations of this surname - I'm trying to find out where my ancestor Elisha Jerket from RI came from--and why the name became Jecoy. I found an Elijah Juckett in Broome Schoharie County in the 1840 census. Do you have this family? Deby Jecoy Nunes - posted 10-96

HESS - Looking for information on John P. Hess 1826-1903 who was married to Eleanor Curtis 1824-1903. They were married 2-6-1852. The only records I have is of their deaths. Would like to find brothers, sisters of John P. and information on his father and mother. Family thinks his father may have been Peter. Trudy Hunkins - posted 03-97

GLOVER - Anyone having any information on the surname Glover would be greatly appreciated. Have found on Revolutionary War records that GrGrGrGrGrandfather Thomas Glover c. 1740 was from Sharon, Schoharie Cty NY when he went in service and that GrGrGrandfather Henry W. Glover was born in Sharon, Schoharie Cty, NY on 19 SEP 1811. Henry W. had 10 children: Charles, Jennette, Margaret, Martha, (Robert) Henry, Matilda, Lucy Ann, George W., William, and Maryetta. But we seem to be missing the generation between Thomas and Henry. Information on all names welcome. Karen Glover - posted 09-99

HAM(M) - I am willing to do lookups on this clan from my extensive collection of Ham(m) data. Warren Hamm - posted 07-98

LOUCKS - I am in need of a copy of the 1875 New York State Census showing Wesley & Catherine Loucks. Also in the same home would be Charles, Ida & Frederick Holland. If anyone could help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Tonia Baird - posted 05-02

LOUCKS - Looking for parents of Westley or Wesley Loucks b. about 1831 in New York. Shown in 1855 New York State Census living in the home of Henry Sternbergh (in-laws). Shown in 1860 Federal Census (Schoharie County) as head of the household. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Tonia Baird - posted 03-02

MUCKEY - Peter Jay Muckey married Anna c. 1843 German Reform Church, Schoharie County. Need to find verification of this marriage. Need last name and parents of Anna. Any other info on the Muckey family. Have info on Peter and Anna's descendants in Oswego County, NY. Cindy - posted 05-02

LORD - Looking for any data on Death of Geo H., Gladys V. & Mildred A. Lord children of Herbet & Dlle (Keech) Lord. Dates about May 19, 21 & June 12 1909, have papers showing B J Farquer Furniture & Undertaker showing pay on these dates for casket & service. Donald & Brenda Utter - posted 01-99

LYON - I'm very interested in the following family. I know that I'm missing some of the children as well. Anyone researching this Schoharie family. They moved for about 20 years to Cattaraugus Co, and then it seems returned. 
Descendants of Jacob Lyon:
1 Jacob Lyon 1771 - 1840
.. +Lydia King 1772 - 1850
..... 2 Achsah Lyon 1793 -
..... 2 Samuel Lyon 1795 - 1874
......... +Catherine Hamilton 1799 -
..... 2 Lydia L. Lyon 1798 -
..... 2 Teresa W. Lyon 1800 - 1880
......... +Wheelock Chase 1795 - 1845
..... 2 Grace Lyon 1802 - 1883
......... +David Bailey 1796 - 1868
John Blair - posted 08-05

LINCOLN - Looking for information on Joseph Lincoln and Levi Lincoln. Both were living in Charlotteville area 1800. Both heads of household there in 1800 census. Moved to Ch. from Renesselaerville between 1790 and 1800. Joseph was a constituent member of Baptist Church, Levi served as deacon. Franklyn Ingram, 5322 Torchwood Loop West, Columbus, Ohio 43229-4610 - posted 01-99

LINCOLN - Seeking information on Lincolns in Charlotteville area 1790 to present. Joseph and Levi Lincoln instrumental in establishment of Baptist Church outside Charlotteville. They came from Rensselearville about1790. Seeking info on when they arrived and their background. Both heads of households in Charlotteville area in 1800. Joseph married Rebecca ( Betsy)............ Have no info on their marriage or her last name. They died in Charlotteville area. Levi married Betsy Bouton of Renn. Levi and Betsy returned to Renn and died and are buried there. Franklyn Ingram - posted 06-98

Skinner Patent - Need help in locating source of a map of the Skinner Patent which I think included parts of both Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Can anyone help? Working on Lincolns in the area pre 
1800 to 1980. Franklyn Ingram - posted 11-01

Baptist Church Cemetery, Charlotteville - I have references to a cemetery, graves, behind the Baptist Church outside of Charlotteville. There is, or was, a horse barn, shed behind the church and some grave markers located nearby. Have been in the church many times about 40 years ago, and never heard mention or saw the graves. Maybe someone in the are can check it out. The Charlotteville museum may have have an interest in checking it out. If I can be of further help let me know. Site is great!!!! Franklyn Ingram - posted 04-01

LEVALLEY - Cook Levalley and his son Rufus Levalley are found in Schoharie County NY in 1810 and 1820. The family, which originated in Rhode Island later went to Bradford County and Tioga County PA and Chemung County NY. Cook's brother Peleg Levalley's family went from Schoharie County to Sullivan County NY. Is anyone interested in this family? I would especially like to know the name of Rufus Levalley's first wife. Judy Newman - posted 11-97

McINTYRE - Am looking for information on Jacob McINTYRE age 25 in the 1850 Census of Gilboa. He was living with his mother Mary age 65 and a sister Ann age 23. I know where they went, but where did they come from? Donald Howe - posted 10-00

MICKEL/MICKLE - I am wondering if anyone has information on Andrew Mickel or Mickle, from Cobleskill. He was born 11/18/1790 and d. 3/25/1888 and his wife's name was Margaret, b. 1/4/1826 and d. 3/14/1890. I am looking for information about their children or, if he had remarried, information resulting from that marriage. Jennifer and Andy Mickel - posted 01-02

MATTICE/MATHIAS - Looking to share information on Mattice family from Schoharie County. Hendrick Mattice and Maria Ingold/Ingolt. Their son Elias Mattice (1763-1817) married Margaret Shoup/Soop (1764-1834). Have information on descendants of this line down to modern day. Looking also for photographs, records of this line. Beverly Mathias - posted 06-03

MATTICE/MATHIAS - Looking for Young and Mattice/Mathias families. Elias Mathias/Mattice born 28 Sept 1823 in New Salem, NY and died 19 Oct 1919 in Amsterdam NY. He was said to have relatives in Schoharie and Albany areas. Elias married Catharine Young who was born 27 Feb 1829 in New Salem, NY. Her father was Henry Young 1803-1883 and mother was Mary Polly Hendrickson 1802-1877. Beverly Mathias - posted 07-02

YOUNG - Looking for Young and Mattice/Mathias families. Elias Mathias/Mattice born 28 Sept 1823 in New Salem, NY and died 19 Oct 1919 in Amsterdam NY. He was said to have relatives in Schoharie and Albany areas. Elias married Catharine Young who was born 27 Feb 1829 in New Salem, NY. Her father was Henry Young 1803-1883 and mother was Mary Polly Hendrickson 1802-1877. Beverly Mathias - posted 07-02

LAKE - Looking for info. Brownell Lake and his wife Hannah Tripp who was born abt. 1829 in Schoharie Co., NY and died in Wright around 1870. They had the following children whom I'm also trying to find with no such luck. I found them in the 1860 census of Wright: Marvin b. 1849/50, Charles b. 1851, Malvina b. 1863, Martha b.1865, William b. 1867. I really need help on them I can't find them after the 1870 census. I need to know where they went and so on. Tracy Lake - posted 05-02

McINTOSH - Looking for information on the ancestry of Ruth McIntosh b. abt. 1829. She married Brownell T. Lake on May 2, 1847 in Berne, NY. Ruth is the daughter of John McIntosh and Marjorie Tripp. Ruth and Brownell had 8 children I'm looking for information on 5 of them: Marvin b. abt. 1849; Charles b. abt. 1851; Malvina b. abt. 1863; Martha b. abt. 1865; William b. abt. 1867. I'm looking in Wright, Schoharie Co. because that's the last place they lived before Ruth died abt. 1870. I know here husband moved to Duanesburgh, Schenectady, NY after his wife's death. I don't know what happened to the children. Would like to find any information on them. Tracy Mitilineos - posted 01-03

MICKEL - I am interested in any info on the Mickel family of Carlisle, especially of Adam and Andrew Mickel who came to Carlisle from Schodack in 1806-07. Keith D. Mickel - posted 01-04

MILLER - I am trying to determine the birth and death dates of Lizette Miller Brownell, daughter of John Miller, wife of E. Marshall Brownell. She died about 1881. Thanks for any information. Carolyn Stone - posted 03-04

KING - Lucinda King- b.-1834 According to the 1855 Census she was born in Schoharie. She married Daniel Godfrey. Lived in Rensselaer. Trying to learn the name of her parents. A. Hecht - posted 10-02

LOUNSBURY - I am looking for information about my ancestor, Edna Lounsbury. She was born about 1884 in Manorkill, Town of Conesville. Edna married Edward SMITH. Edna and William Smith had a daughter, Zelma Smith (born in Schenectady in 1905). Zelma moved to Lockport NY and married my grandfather, Kenneth BOWLER. I would appreciate any information about Edna or Edward. Mike Niethe - posted 12-97

MINER - Amos (April 11, 1814) and Amanda Miner (January 7, 1819) were married in Schoharie County on December 30, 1834. Their daughter Rosline R. was born December 22, 1835. They left the area in the spring of 1836 and eventually settled in Kaneville, Illinois. I am trying to locate their parents and siblings. Can you help? Jennianne Marcum - posted 01-99

LESSON - Looking for the birth date and death date of Leroy Lesson born in Schoharie, N.Y. His parents were Peter Lesson born in N.Y. and Clara Palmer born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I would really appreciate any info I can get. Peggy Lesson - posted 07-01

LAMOREAU/LAMOREAUX - Interested in any information on Lamoreau Lamoreaux or any variation 1800 - 1900 in town of Schoharie, Summit, and other. I have some information but trying to track back, rumor is Schenectady Co.?? tfmarvin - posted 06-00

MILLIKEN/MILKINS - Looking for any information on this family who where in the Greenbush area in app.1853. Sheila White - posted 06-99

LOWN - Peter LOWN (1786- ) and Hannah (1796- ) were both born in Cobleskill, Schoharie according to their daughter Eliza Ann Lown Bunzey's death certificate (she was also born there). According to what census records I have been able to identify, they probably had 7 or 8 children. Any additional information would be appreciated. Thomas Hickey - posted 04-00

PALMER - Charles H. Palmer and his wife Emma A. Cross Palmer with two daughters, Phoebe and Nancy D. were in Schoharie, Schoharie Co., NY in 1897 and in 1900 that we know of. Would appreciate any information on this family. Laura Cross Seward - posted 06-00

PALMER - We are looking for Charles Palmer who married Emma Cross, daughter of Jacob and Emeline Ingram Cross. They were living in Schoharie, Schoharie County in 1896. Any and all information appreciated. Have info to share on the Cross family. Laura Seward - posted 06-99

PARKINSON - Looking for information about an Aaron Parkinson whose father may have been a Joseph Parkinson. Joseph was allegedly married in 1805 to a Catherine Slack in a German Reformed Church, New Rinebeck-Cobleskill , Schoharie, NY. Aaron was born in 1810, and married a Phebe McCoy in 1838 in New York City. However his son McCoy was born in 1830/31, Aaron may had a previous marriage. Joseph may be buried somewhere in the Schoharie area while Catherine is buried in Erie, Pa. W. Sterrett Parkinson - posted 04-05

SOUTHARD - Smith Southard was born in Albany Co in 1818. He married, first Jerusha Shutts and had two daughters, Garafelia and Rosella. Jerusha died Feb 28, 1858 and Smith married Sally?) Maria Southard who produced two sons, DeWitt and Ellery. DeWitt married Agnes Face and they had four children, Ralph, Harold, Flaud and Arthur. Smith lived in Albany County, then moved to Schoharie County. I am interested in finding info about his grandsons, Harold and Arthur, and his granddaughter, Flaud. I have info fto share about his pedigree and about his son Ralph who is my grandfather. Cliff Hayes - posted 11-03

SOUTHARD - Smith Southard's wife, Jerusha Shutts, died Feb 28, 1858, leaving him with two young daughters, Garafelia and Rosella. He remarried later in 1858 one (Sally?) Maria Traver who bore him two sons, DeWitt (my great grandfather) and Ellery. If anyone has more information and is willing to share, I have more information to share. I am interested in Smith's parents, Samuel Isaac Southard and Jemima TerBos, and his siblings. Cliff Hayes - posted 10-03

STEVENS - Seeking info Francis Stevens, m. 6 Jan 1848 to Maria (Tina) Becker (b. 1825) in Carlisle, Sch. Co., NY. Their son, Frank Becker Stevens is my gr-grandfather. I believe Frank was born in 1853 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. Francis and Maria may have died together around 1859, because Frank is enumerated in the 1860 census as living with John and Esther (Becker) Potter in Stockbridge, Madison Co. NY. Esther was Maria's sister. Father of Francis may have been Joseph Stevens. Any info appreciated. Christopher Stevens Plopper - posted 12-03

SHULTIS - Samuel Nelson died in Huntersland April 30th, 1884 49 yrs. 9 months. Wife Ellen/Eleansor Gathan. Newpaper obituary available? Any information? He served in the Civil War from Columbia County. Carol - posted 07-04

SHANNON - Looking for information about the ancestry of Anna or Ann Mae SHANNON, b. September 30, 1888 in or around Scotia or Schenectady and died, 1976 in Troy, NY. Her father died when she was 7 years old. She was married to John Franklin WINTEMBERG, b. May, 1888 and died 1953. She had a half-brother and half sister. Anna and John had 4 children: Bertha, (b. abt. 1908), Wesley, ( b. abt. 1910), John Jr. (b. abt. 1913) and Blanche Irene Wintemberg Miller (b. 1916). Any information will be appreciated. Sheila Miller Lewis - posted 01-04

SIMPSON - Looking for information on David F. Simpson, he bought a gas station from Fred Wright in Cobleskill in May 1929. I know Edna Simpson ran the place until she sold it to Donald Pangman. I need to know when David disappeared. Any one with any information will be appreciated. David Simpson was my father. Dsimpson - posted 01-04

SPERBACK - Am trying to obtain info for Schoharie County for the name of Sperback. JACKSPER - posted 04-99

SCHMIDT - I am interested in a Wendlin Schmidt, father of Lewis J. Smith who I think is from Jeffersonville and may be buried in a cemetery there. I may be in Sullivan County now, I think. Kathryn Mollach, dau. George & Viola (Freidentine) Smith - posted 10-01

SPAULDING - Looking for any information whatsoever on Spaulding family in Schoharie County. I am the son of Dayton M. Spaulding, who was born in Prattsville. My father was the son of Harry and Elizabeth Spaulding. Chris Spaulding - posted 02-99

SLATER - Looking for birth of my grandfather Fredrick SLATER born 3 May 1900/01 in Schoharie Co., NY. He parents are George Abram SLATER and Susannah PALMATEER. They lived in Fulton, between 1892 and 1900. They where in Jefferson in 1905 census. Gloria R. Judkins - posted 07-99

SHUFELT - Looking for information on the parents of Henry (Harry) Shufelt (1813-1855) born & died in Middleburgh. Steve Cukrov - posted 08-99

SWART - Looking for birth date and death of John Swart listed as son of Judge Swart. Also would like information of his life, marriage, children if anyone has information please contact me. Ron Swart - posted 09-99

SCHUYLER - I am looking to find some history about my family. My grandfather is Phillip Schuyler and I am trying to find my family's tree as far back as I can. James Schuyler Dilworth -posted 09-97

SHANK - I have some records on our relative Paulus Schenck / Shank . He married Betsy FRANTZ dau. of Sebastian Frantz. I don't have a marriage record or date. The first child was Magdalena 3/May/1784. Can you add any other information. Paulus was supposedly a Hessian soldier - but I haven't been able to find which group / regiment. Mary Shenk - posted 09-00

SUMMERS - Looking for information on ancestors of Peter Summers, son of Nicholas Summers and Hannah. He was born in Schoharie County in 1805. At present I have no further info on Nicholas or Hannah other than their names. PPSummers - posted 10-05

RUSSELL - Looking for information on family of Jane Russell. She was born in approximately 1805-1806, possibly in Schoharie County. She married Frederick Rickard in 1825 at the home of Rebecca Becraft in Cobleskill. She appears in the 1850 Federal Census living with her husband in the town of Blenheim. She died before 1855. Mary Ann Prucnal - posted 04-00

WAINWRIGHT - I'm looking for information on my paternal gg grandfather, William Wainwright b ca 1807, married Ann Marie ?. His son was David Wainwright b ca 1849 married Anna Sprague b ca 1845. I'm also seeking Ann Sprague's father, Silas Sprague b ca 1814. Kathleen Wainwright Rummer - posted 02-05

VAN VOLKENBURG/VAN VALKENBURG - Looking for information about Sarah Van Volkenburg 1845 Fulton, Schoharie, NY. Her parents may be William VanVolkenburg & Leah Follick. I have found her in 1855 ( age 10 yrs.) in Fulton, Schoharie, NY census listed as a boarder in the home of Wm. VanVolkenburg, his wife is Sally, children Orvil and Orcelin, any help would be greatly appreciated. DENDSN - posted 12-00

VANZANDT/VANZANT/VANSANT - I am looking for information on my ggggrandparents, Joseph Vanzandt and Elizabeth Polk, who were from Schoharie and were married by Squire Sweetman on April 5, 1821 in Carlisle. Attending the wedding were: Sylvain Parkenson and his wife Hannah, John Ferris, Nancy Rogers, Rosy Vanzandt, William Polk and Jesse Roberts. Joseph VanZandt (Vansant) joined Jeremiah (Sylvenus) Brown's Regiment to travel northern to the St. Lawrence River and then fought at the "Battle of Plattsburgh". In return he was awarded 160 acres of land in Northern New York, town of Russell. According to the National Achives in Washington he joined the regiment on September 20, 1814. It also states in Pension Records that his was Elizabeth was a near relative of Present James K. Polk. I am researching this family and trying to learn more about their parents and where they came from. It is my understanding that VanZandt is Dutch and the are a part of the Albany VanZandt's and any help with this query would be greatly appreciated. This has been a brick wall for me until I received information back from the National Achives. Gary Bushaw - posted 11-02

ZIMMER - I am trying to find an Adam Zimmer son of Peter Zimmer and Elizabeth Weidman. I believe he was my gr, gr, gr, grandfather. He had a son named Peter Adam Zimmer. I believe his wife's name was Anna or Hanna. I am mostly interested in Adam. Barry Zimmer - posted 09-02

VROMAN - Andrew Vroman- My grandfather. Living in Gilboa mid 1800's. One son, Howard F., my father. His uncle (my fathers') Thomas, living in Richmondville in the 1940;s. Howard was an only child. The family's records are well documented in the publication "The Vrooman (Vroman) Family in America." I would like to know if Thomas had a family. I would be glad to share any other information that I have. James H. Vroman - posted 07-98

VANDRESER - Looking for information related to the Vandreser and Overpaugh families both of who have families buried in the Cobleskill Rural Cemetery. R. James Friestad - posted 06-99

CAMPBELL - Looking for the parents of Amanda Campbell (1845-1923) and the parents of her husband John Van Patten (born 1840). They were married in Richmondville by Rev. Kling. K. McLaughlin - posted 10-97

THOMPSON - Looking for any info on Benoni THOMPSON & wife, Anna Jones. They m. 1814, Dutchess Co., NY. Ch: Mary, Sarah, Smith, Walter B. Caleb & Phoebe b. ca 1819. Walter B., Caleb & Phoebe were in Ingham Co., MI. by 1840. Caleb said he was b. Schoharie Co., NY, so probably some of other ch. were b. there also. Phoebe is my g-g-g-grm. Carolyn Kemp - posted 01-03

YOUNG - Jacob Youngs appears on the 1790 Federal Census for the town of Schoharie. Does anyone know anything about him? I'm looking for information on Jacob Young b 1762 who married Elizabeth Henry. They left the Albany County area in the early 1800's becoming pioneer settlers in Gorham, Ontario County, NY. Family records show one of their daughters, Sarah, was born 1806 Broome. Sandy Clemens - posted 12-99

BEAGLE - Nancy M., born in Schoharie Co.NY. 26 Jul 1809 and married, prior to 1849, Angus N. CASTLE born 02 Apr 1812 in Oneida Co.NY. Family with four children found in Ulster, then Greene County NY. by 1849. Research suggests that Nancy was descendent (grandchild) of John Beagle & Winche (VAN ALSDALL/VAN NOSDALL) Beagle who moved from Dutchess Co., NY to Schoharie Co. about 1791. Seeking information on Nancy Beagle and/or Beagles of Schoharie County, NY. - Sidney Castle - posted 10-96

SHEAR - Interested in exchanging information with anyone researching the Shear family of early Albany and Schoharie Cos. Nancy Brower - posted 03-97

PARSLOW - Looking for any info. on Abraham Slater or wife Margurite Parslow m. 1838, Both were from the Middleburg area. Henry Parslow - posted 02-00

SLATER - Looking for any info. on Abraham Slater or wife Margurite Parslow m. 1838, Both were from the Middleburg area. Henry Parslow - posted 02-00

WARNER - I am looking for info on John H. Warner b. Sept 1826 married to Mary Rivenburg (Rifenberg) b. Sept 1833 dau. of William and Phoebe Rifenberg. John and Mary had 13 children and 11 lived. No clue as to who John H. parents were. Glen Warner - posted 03-01, updated 07-01

STEWART - Looking for any info re: William Fred Stewart who was born in 1827, supposedly in Schoharie. He might have been son of John. He ended up in Steuben County, marrying Margaret Borden and having ten children. He died 10/1886. Phyllis Palermo - posted 02-03

HERRICK - Dr. J.S. Herrick graduate of Albany medical d 3/17/1872 age age 48 m Charity Ramsey of Lawyersville 2/24/1854. I am looking for any additional information on Dr. Herrick--his office is shown on the 1886 village map of Argusville. Richard C. Herrick - posted 02-02

JONES - Looking for information on and descendants of David JONES b. 1752 Colchester, CT, d. aft. 1840 in Otsego Co., NY. Lived in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., abt. 1800-1830. Wife was probably Esther DRIGGS. Children were David, Jr., b. 1786 in CT and removed to PA, Enoch who married Wealthy Williams and removed with children to Otsego and later Cortland Co., NY, and two daughters born between 1790 and 1814. David Sr. was a Rev. War vet and had a brother Ezekiel of Otsego Co. Have his early ancestors, but would like to know more about his descendants and share information. These seem to have married into Babcock, Rice, VanHeusen, and Bliss families among others in NY. Dee Cameron - posted 06-00

BOUCK - Looking for information on Naomi Bouck b. 1858, married to Emmet Bouck b. 1854. They lived in Middleburgh and their children were Claude, Margaret, Catherine, Alidia and Anna. Emmet was the son of Alexander and Anna Bouck and I would like to find out the maiden name of Naomi. Uvonne Warner - posted 03-06

JONES - Looking for info on George Washington Blinn (b.1821) and Mary Ella Jones (b.1830), my GGG Grandparents. Their first son, Charles, was born in Conesville, Schoharie County, on 3/2/1849. Their fourth child, Marcus (my GG Grandfather), was supposedly born in Bethlehem PA, but I have no proof of this. Other children were George (b.1854) and Ella (b.1851). They all settled in southern NJ, in and around Vineland NJ. I'm trying to find out if George and Mary were born in Schoharie County, and if they left relatives there. George's occupation in 1870 (census info) was a "cordwainer." I've been told Mary was of Native American descent. Mary Liber - posted 07-00

CRYSLER - Seeking info re. Adam CRYSLER, Tory/Loyalist who farmed near Breakabean Creek, became a lieutenant in Butler's Rangers and settled in Niagara, ON. wwaugh - posted 01-99

GRIFFIN - Am interested in any information on this surname. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

HOY - An interested in any information on this surname. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

LAWYER - Looking for any information about Elizabeth Lawyer who was married to Uriah A. Bergh. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

LEMILY - I'm looking for the parents of Hiram Abitt Lemily. He was born in Schoharie County in 1809. He married Jane Eugenia Hoy from Albany County. She was born in 1815. Other related surnames from Schoharie County are Lawyer, Bergh, Griffin, Adams, and VanBuskirk. I'm aware they are buried in the Old Gilboa Cemetery. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

VAN BUSKIRK - Am interested in any information on this surname. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

WHITE - I'm looking for information on John White who lived in Schoharie County, NY from 1800 to at least 1820. He had at least two children - John Augustus and Betsey. He was from Greene County, NY before 1800. Also, there is an Augustus White in Greene County from 1770 to 1800 that I'm hunting information on. Brent R. Anderson - posted 03-01

BLINN - Looking for info on George Washington Blinn (b.1821) and Mary Ella Jones (b.1830), my GGG Grandparents. Their first son, Charles, was born in Conesville, Schoharie County, on 3/2/1849. Their fourth child, Marcus (my GG Grandfather), was supposedly born in Bethlehem PA, but I have no proof of this. Other children were George (b.1854) and Ella (b.1851). They all settled in southern NJ, in and around Vineland NJ. I'm trying to find out if George and Mary were born in Schoharie County, and if they left relatives there. George's occupation in 1870 (census info) was a "cordwainer." I've been told Mary was of Native American descent. Mary Liber - posted 07-00

WINNE - Looking for parentage of Harriet Winne, b Dec. 28, 1832 in Schoharie County. Daughter of Conrad Winne and ? Jack Van Camp - posted 01-99

ADAMS - Am interested in any information on this surname. Frank Lemily posted 05-97

BERGH - Am interested in any information on this surname. Frank Lemily - posted 05-97

RIFENBURG(H) - Need info on Henry/Harvy abt 1815 married Elizabeth Vaughn. Jim How - posted 09-04

ELLERSON - I am looking for information about David Ellerson (Ellarson, Ellison, Elison) the Patriot and his family, particularly his mother and father who emigrated to Virginia. I have a significant amount of information about the family and will share with interested people. Dick Sharp - posted 04-98

DRUM - Looking for family of LORENZO DRUM, born 1-17-1838 in Mineral Springs, Schoharie County, New York. Served from the state of Wisconsin during Civil War. Migrated to Huerfano County, Colorado circa 1870. Died 1925. Family story is that he was born just weeks after the arrival of his parents to this country. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated. Political-junkie - posted 11-06


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