I am searching for more info on my great great grandfather Lewis Lowe he was born in Almond in Mar.1847 and died in Almond 1929. He was a Civil War Vet.and served with the 1st New York Dragoons under Gen.Philip Sheridan. He was married to Sarah Jane Campbell in 1873 and had 10 children including my great grandmother Grace. I am searching for possible relatives still living in the area and who might have photos of my great great grandfather either in the military or family photos.

I am searching for information on Sheldon and Lerny Doolittle, who lived in Almond, Allegany, County between 1850-1860. Sheldon was Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Angelica between 1846-1847.

I am researching the Undreground Railroad in Allegany County and would appreciate any info that anyone could forward (fact, myth, legend, etc) that you may have heard. Thank you

I believe that Helene Phelan's book, "Allegany's Uncommon Folk" also speaks about the Underground Railroad -- I am not 100% sure about this, but I think so. I do not have a copy of that book.

Helen C. Phelan, a former historian of the Almond Historical Society and former teacher in Almond wrote a book on the Underground Railroad in Allegany County. Very informative. The book is out of print but can often be found online in used book store sites (including Barnes and Noble) or should be in libraries in Allegany County if you live in the area. The book is called AND WHY NOT EVERY MAN? Florence

Is it still possible to buy a copy of the Burns, Ny Sesquicentennial history Booklet? Judy

Trying to find the family of Caroline E. Dunning (Husband, Humphrey Dunning). Caroline and Humphrey lived on North Hill in Burns but also owned property in Almond,NY. Caroline was born abt 1833 and died in 1876. She is buried in Bailey Hill Cemetery. They had 12 children, all of whom I have information on which I will gladly share.

I ran across your info when i googled Morris McHenry Jr. ANy more info would be greatly appreciated.

Morris McHenry Jr.
Gilroy, California

The article posted on the website regarding the Lincoln family should also be of interest to all McIntoshes as they too are very much a part of this westward movement in the story. Florence Wright

Hello,

Looking for birth, death, & burial information on Winifred "Winnie" Dickinson of Almond, NY. Married John Walter Mahoney of Hornell, NY

Thanx,

Scott

What time period would this be?

I am copying this from the website for you McHenry researchers.

Hornellsville Tribune
September 11, 1856 

AND YET ANOTHER

Mr. Editor: The following is an extract from a letter received by me on the 6th, from a brother-in-law lately from Almond. He went to Kansas in the early part of March last, intending to make his residence, but like many other of the Free State men, was driven out of the Territory and now resides in Crawford County, Iowa.

Supposing that his old friends many of them are readers of your paper, and might like to hear from him, I send it to publish at your discretion. M. H. Wygant

Boyer River, Iowa, Aug. 13, 1856
Dear Brother:

This country is not very thickly settled yet, and is filling up rapidly. Businessmen bear a premium, but I would hardly advise any that have a good business to come here at present.

Land Warrants can now be located in the North part of the Sioux City district, and in the North part of the Decorah District; all South are closed.

Western Iowa goes the Republican Ticket with a rush. Our county went so all but 10 votes.

About Kansas: the reports that you get in the papers of the state of affairs there, are not colored too highly, for they do in a great measure utterly fail to convey to the reader a correct idea of the state of things there. No Free State man is safe one moment there. An unguarded word may subject him to a coat of tar and feathers or a hemp neck tie.

While I was in Leavenworth City, myself and JOEL C. GREEN, of Alfred Center, went to a meeting of Fire Eaters where Gen. Whitfield was to address the Kickapoo Rangers; but GREEN could not stay there, for these same Rangers had once bought a rope to hang him with at the time they cut BROWN to pieces at Easton. One man tried to get at him again and he had to leave.

Language fails to express the contempt and contumely that is heaped upon every man from North of the Mason and Dixon's Line.

No man that is a man can go to Kansas and see the outrages that are committed in the name of Law and Order; see Free State men abused, robbed and even murdered, without thinking that something must be done.

But the Buchanan and Fillmore papers say these are political yarns. They are not yarns; they are solemn truths. Crime (especially against Free-State men) bears a premium and brings its perpetrators into high favor with the government officials and Southern desperadoes for they are sure then, that they are right on the Goose.

The men that murdered DOW, BABCOCK, and BROWN, do not pretend to deny it; but on the contrary are proud of the glory they acquired thereby.

The man that killed DOW, now holds a high position under the government as an officer. And the man that killed BARBER is proud to show himself and says these are the hands that killed Barber by G-d.

I saw with my own eyes the murderers of BROWN, they were honored and complimented by the Southern Slaveholders and the contemptible Northern dough-faces.

I can never get to thinking of the puppy dog actions of some of our Northern men, without getting mad. No man can uphold the contract of the present Administration, or stand quietly by and not raise his voice against the iniquities of the Slave power, as the Fillmore party does, without menting and receiving too, the just contempt of every true friend of American Liberty. I am not a fighting man, but if any thing makes me feel wolfish, it is to see men treated as they are in Kansas.

There is no sight for the Free-State men; for the Border Ruffians have the whole power of the executive to block them, and there seems no hope for them to elect a Republican President. You must work in Allegany.

I received a letter last night from brothers VINCENT and ROSWELL and they say that part of the west (Wisconsin) is almost entirely Republican. Now a little about this country. It has exceedingly fertile soil. The surface is rather rough, but a large amount of as fine line as I ever saw. I don't think there is 160 acres in the County but what can be plowed. Timber is not so plenty as in Wisconsin, but there is plenty for building purposes, and there are indications of coal significant for fire. A man with a few hundred dollars can make himself independent right away. It is the greatest place for making mercy I ever saw.

Your brother
MORRIS McHENRY

In 1880, he was living in Crawford County in the town of Union then age 48 with wife MARY (age 37), son WILLIAM C. (age 16) son CHARLES H. (age 13), son MORRIS JR. (age 9) and John MAYHEW from England (age 26).

By 1900, he was still living in Union, Iowa now age 68 (born July 1831), wife MARY (born Oct. 1842), son Morris (born Sept 1870), daughter-in -law Sarah (born July 1869), granddaughter Mary (born Dec 1875) and grandson Hudson (born 1897).

In 1910 he was still living at the ripe old age of 78 with his wife still in Union, Iowa. He must have passed on between 1910 and 1920 as the 1920 census finds his wife Mary a widow living with her son Morris Jr. >

Does anyone know if there was a William J Karr/Kerr born 1781Pa, but supposedly lived there abt 1800- 1815, could he have been a son to Samuel? On some of his papers it says Almond NY Thanks

Does anyone know where there is a listing of New York Soldiers who died during the War of 1812?

Google "New York Soldiers in the War of 1812" and you will find many sites that may be a start for you. The NYS Archives is also worth checking. Not all soldiers however who fought in this war seem to be documented. Hope this helps.....Florence

Can anyone provide me with info on Clark Lewis who died in Almond in 1869? Thanks so much for any help.

I found a Clark Lewis born about 1806. He was married to Palina and had a son Henry. That is from the 1850 census.

The same one in Almond in 1860 shows to be 73 years old which makes him born in 1787. He's with his Palina age 55 and Henry age 15.

He disappears from the census as does Palina. I did find a Henry Lewis about the same age in Caneadea in 1870.

Hope this helps!

Hi,

My hobby is visiting and photographing waterfalls found in the western half of New York State.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any waterfalls in the Almond area.

Visit my web site at http://geocities.com/falzguy.geo

There is a record for the War of 1812 on a Clark Lewis of Almond, Allegany Co. I see a younger Clark Lewis in the 1850 census but think the one in 1812 must have been an "older" one born in 1700's.....does anyone have ANY info on an older Clark Lewis of Almond??? Would appreciate any clues. Thanks. BJ Shawd bjs5555@hotmail.com

See my Clark Lewis posting on this board.

I am trying to find information on the marriage of Charles Franklin Church (1867-1940) and Mary McKerg (1872-1885).

Also Willard Church (1824-1881) and Mary Sherman (1833-1897).

My ancestors Lawrence and Lydia(Auten)Brokaw were residents in Almond back in the 1800's if anyone knows where I could get some info about them please email me. I live in Florida now and I dont go to N.Y. that often and Ive been trying to gather as much info about them from ancestry.com. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Amy Brokaw Abbotoy

There is information in the Census of 1860 for Lawrence and Lydia Brokaw who were living in Almond. Both of them appear to have been born in NJ. In the census of 1870 Lawrence appears to have a second wife Pheobe and two children with her. He disappears in the census of 1880 and may have died before that time but there looks to have been 14 Brokaws living in Almond at that time. You are welcome to email me for what I came across on them. Florence 

Can anyone provide me with a phone number for Woodlawn Cemetery?

Florence:
No phone number that I know of for Woodlawn Cemetery. I think that Don Jefferds is the contact -- although I am not positive about that.
His phone number is 607 276 6416.
DBR

Hope you can direct me to an appropriate individual or provide some help. I am in the process of restoring the 1941 Almond No 1 Fire Truck/Pumper. I am hoping to find a generous individual that might want to part with an authentic, period (late 30's to 40's), Fire Helmet with the Almond New York shield on it, to complete the restoration and exhibit. Copies of any photos from that time showing the truck in action at a fire would be exciting also. Any other memorabilia would also be appreciated. If you can place me in touch with any individuals that would be in a position to help, I would be eternally gratefull. Sincerely, Thomas Doyle tom@fbnsystems.com 330-725-6969 

Upon restoration, the 1941 engine will be included in my fire museum. "The Little Wiz Fire Museum", 326 East Smith Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Attention, Thomas Doyle 330-419-0200 (cell#). My building was originally built as a deli/grocery, called "The Little Wiz Grocery" in 1927 (hence the tie in to the name). Displays will include The 1941 Almond No 1 Pumper, a 1916 Hallock Chemical Truck on a Model T chassis that was built here in Medina, Ohio by a close friends Grandfather, lots of assorted fire hardware and alarm/gamewell equipment, antique extinguishers, etc. We are presently finishing a remodel of the facilities, and will open them back up to the public in a couple months. The collection continues to grow as funds and "discoveries" become available. When I have completed the restoration process, I will be glad to send you additional information for the news letter. Thank you for your generous offer of help in spreading the word, and helping to keep our forefathers memories alive. Sincerely, Thomas Doyle, curator / collector.

Hi there
That sounds pretty exciting! Do you have a museum/place where you will display the restored truck? Would love to see it when it is finished.
We have some old fire department yearbooks from the 40s.
I will put your request in our quarterly newsletter (coming out in Feb 2007) and see if anyone will contact you.
Would you like to put your phone number/po address in there, too? If so, please send it to me.
Look forward to hearing from you -
Donna B. Ryan
Newsletter Editor/secretary AHS 

Looking for info re: Marvin family in Almond NY. Specifically Shur Marvin and his wife, Edith Marvin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here is what I found:
1910 Census listed as Shirley Marvin
Living on Bishopville Road
Shirley (Shurley) age 26
Edith, wife age 20
Shirley Lee (Shurley) age 3 months

1920 Census
Living on Arkport Road
Shur Marvin, Head of Household, owns home, age 35, born NY, parents born NY, farm operator
Wife Edith age 29
Son Shurley age 9
Dau Bernice age 2
Son Stanley age 1
Sister-in-law Geneivive? Carns age 17

1930 Census
Living North Almond Valley
Shur Marvin, age 46 farmer, age 24 when married so approximate marriage date would be 1908
Edith, wife, age 40
Bernice, daughter, age 13
Stanley, son, age 11
Alden, son, age 10

Other Marvin families living near them:

William Marvin, age 40, age when married 21
wife Merta age 39

Fred Marvin, age 50
wife Esther, age 39
dau Hazel, age 17
dau Margaret, age 1 1/2

I also found that Shurley Marvin (son of Shur and Edith) fought in WWII enlisting April 1, 1943
He died July 1986

Hope this helps!

Looking for any information further back in the families of William and Jedidiah Lincoln. Jedidiah was the keeper of the toll gate at Lincoln's Notch and it appears William was his brother or related to him , both coming from MA. They both lived on the Lincoln homestead with their families. William had three sons: Charles who moved to PA, George H. and Joseph who remained in the Almond/Hornellsville area. I cannot find cemeteries where any of these Lincolns are buried either. Any info would be helpful.

Elizabeth Wilcox was married to James McHenry. They are the parents of Priscilla McHenry my GGGrandmother. I have been unable to find out who the parents are of Elizabeth Wilcox. There are a number of Wilcox families in the area of what is now Allegany, Steuben, and Livingston Counties. I cannot seem to find our if she came from one of these families or from some other part of the country. The McHenry's originally came out of Pennsylvania so there may be a connection there. Does anyone have any information that can help me. My records show that Elizabeth was born abt 1795 and died 22 Jan 1820 in Almond, Allegany, NY

I have sent you an email giving you a contact, as well as copying your email to another McHenry contact and sending it to him.
Hope you get some information!
Donna Ryan

Does the Almond Historical society have any information on Daniel Dean or his family or
any Dean in Almond/West Almond NY area?

DANIEL DEAN He is born Dec 25 1781 in Spotswood (Middlesex) New Jersey. He had a total of 8 children I only know of 5 so far.
He moved to West Almond in 1821. married NANCY SAMPSON first. Then MARY JEWELL
1THOMAS MILLER DEAN born Jan 1802 in New Jersey married Polly Wilson
2OLIVER DEAN born Dec 25 1806 in New Jersey married Mrs Eliza (stevens) Bostwick Jan 16 1832 NY
Does any one know where oliver Dean is Buried.
3NATHAN DEAN born March 8 1808 in New Jersey married Miranda Willams in 1832 in West Almond NY
4CHARLES DEAN born July 17 1817 in New Jersey married HANNAH HANKS March 4 1844 WEST AlMOND NY
5MARIE DEAN born may 2 1819 in SPOTSWOOD,New Jersey Married JOHN BELL 1850.

Thanks
Jay

I am researching the Norton family of West Almond. My ancestor Hannah Norton married Israel Elliott in Green Chenango co. and moved to West Almond 1840-1850. Any leads as to any Nortons from Chenango co. would be appreciated.

Good Morning,
Uploading my timeline history site per state www.usastatesdates.com. Searching NY, Allegany County, town events between 1738-1838. Thanks for participation and looking.
Ben

Hi!
i am looking for an Obit for Marie L. Drummond
died 15 Nov 1999 Whitesville,NY.
Any help greatly appreciated
Nan

Does anyone know of a marriage index for Allegany Co. circa 1860. Searching the spouse for the Daughters of Montgomery Thorp and Bethia Thorp.
Harriet Thorp, Elisa Thorp, Emily Thorp, Anna Thorp. I know they lived in Almond.

Your request was drawn to my attention by Donna Ryan. At Almond Historical Society we have a brief listing of descendants of Montgomery Thorp & wife. Harriet was b. 1836, Eliza b. 1839. No further info on them. Ellen b. 1838, d. March 1842. Ann b. 1841, d. 1847. Emma b. 1845, d. 1870 but no further info on her either. She was of marriage age when she d.
In "Allegany & Its People" by Minard (1795-1895) Montgomery & Bethiah & children are listed in the Town of Granger (Short Track)on page 521.Try Granger to see if marriage records there might have info on the 2 who weren't dead when they moved from Almond.

I found my gr gr grandmother (Nancy Jane Treat,16)living in Almond with ORANGE (57) & ABIGAIL(56) TREAT in the 1850 Census. How can I find more info about this family in Almond ?
Are there peridicals on-line about inhabitants of Almond, etc... ?
In advance, thank you for your time.
Phyllis (Mason) Zielinski
Ohio 

Orange Treat was living in Almond in 1840 too.

In 1850, he was listed as having been born in Con. on the census. Ancestry.com states the birthplace as Cornwall but I believe it to be Connecticut. He was 57 years of age at that time.

Orange S. Treat is also listed as having served in the war of 1812 in Benedicts Regiment, NY Militia.

There was also an Orange Treat from Ohio who served in the Civil War. Not the same Orange Treat but a possible connection.

Your request was drawn to my attention by Donna Ryan. There were Treats in Almond doing business from 1850-1868.This info comes from a listing of people who had accounts at the local Hagadorn Hardware store. There was no Orange Treat listed anywhere in AHS records. The only info about Almond that I am aware of is "Illustrated History of Allegany County" by Beers, published in 1879, listing 1806 as starting date. I'm not sure if it is online now. It does mention early settlers, etc. but not necessarily all of them.

I am looking for information on the McLease(McClease) and the Dake families in the Almond area. Any information on these families would be appreciated. I am especcially interested in Cornelius and Lorena Dake McLease. I can be contacted at genealogymom64@yahoo.com 

I believe that some of my family members lived in your area, at one time, or another. They were: Ben Ames(his wife)Amy Arnold and,probably, William John Tegart and his wife,Freelove Ames.These were maternal great great grandprents and great grandparents of mine. I am trying to find out about them. Can anyone please help me? (Thank you.)

Your request was drawn to my attention by Donna Ryan. The Ames file at Almond Historical Society has F. A. Ames in 1898, 1903, & 1905. He held jobs for which he was required to be sworn to uphold the laws, etc.No other Ames and no Arnolds or Teagarts at all. Sorry.

I am searching for the connection between my great grand parents the David Rawson (also his brothers, Isaac and Solomon) and/ or the Richadsons and the Majors. I have a great uncle Major Jonesm and a great great uncle Major Jones as well. Is there a connection to the early Maors in Almond since they all lived there at one point or intermarried? Love to hear from you. Virginia (Jini) Jones Vail

Are you any relation to the Major Jones family from Steuben County? His parents were Preserve Jones and Prudence Jones. Major was the father of my gr gr grandmother Mary Jane Jones Swan.

Thanks!

i am trying to find info on my grandfathers father my grandfather was charles f colburn born 11/7/1895

I am looking for information about my Great grandfather Horatio Dennison Oliver. He married Sarah Straight. He was born in Mass. HE was a civil war vet in the 1st N.Y. Vol. Dragoons Enlisted Jan 18th 1864; Mustered out June 30th, 1865. He served in a hospital in Washington. I have letters written by him to his wife Sarah. I know he was born in Mass. but I have no record of his parents names. I would appreciate any info there is on him or his family.

Hello once again. Its a new year and I am putting out my yearly note trying to find any members of the following families: Coleman, Bloss, Peck and Saunders.

Seeking information on Helena Maydole daughter of Cornelius E.Maydole and Louisa (Conderman) Maydole who resided in Almond..Thank You

Are you trying to put together a Maydole family history? I have been trying for quite some time, but the Maydoles seem to be scattered all over the place....

I am doing research on my paternal side of the family, i.e the Joneses. My father was Lewis Rawson Jones of Hornell, NY. His family of Jones, Rawson and or Richardson came from Almond I believe. Lewis Jones was a supporter of the Almond Hist. Society in the 1960's -1980. Does anyone recall this? or any documents on our family? OI am also looking for a book written from the point of view of a woman living in Almond in the early 1800's (unsure of actual date of story). It was about the woman and her very difficult family life at that time in Almond.

The book was probably written by Helene C. Phelan. At one time a book store in Wellsville was selling them. You might call the Almond Historical Society and ask.

To anyone who can help,
I`m looking for a connection with the Sutton from woodhull, N.Y. My Ggrandfathers` name is Glen Sutton and my Ggrandmothers` name was Ruth Sutton maiden name Allen. If anyone has any information regarding this family please contact me and help me find my ancestors. Thank you.
Dave Sutton

I am trying to find any I can on an old stone house on Karr Valley Rd. The walls were standing in the 1980's and my mom read somewhere that it was an underground railroad house. Any info would help. Carla

My grandfather, Father, and family lived next door to this house for years until the property was sold sometime in the early 1980s. I had always heard that there might have been a fire but was a little young and never took a large inerest at the time. Never heard of it being a rail road anything and /or being underground. I too would be interested any any info.
Thanks.

Hi
If you send me your snail mail address, I will send you a copy of the story we did on the Old Stone House for the Almond Historical Society newsletter a few years ago.

DBR

Looking for family of Phillip LeRoy Allen-Born: about 1853 and Dec: Feb. 6 1904/05-he died at the home of Roger Litchard of North Hill, Almond, NY. Phillip was the son of Benj. B. Allen & Christianna/Christine/Ann Sanford Allen. His wife was Lettie Litchard ,she died Sept. 9, 1904 in Almond and they had these children: Lynn A. Peal, Fern & Rosina/Rosana/Rosena. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Judy

I am looking for the ancestry of Nancy Bell Lippincott, the wife of William Lippincott. She was born in 1789 in New Jersey (probably Shrewsbury) and died in Almond on February 22, 1870. She is buried with the rest of the Lippincotts in Lippincott Cemetery on Bishopville Road in Almond. I have extensive information on the ancestors of William Lippincott but none on Nancy Bell. One son was named John Bell Lippincott which may be a clue. Another was named Thompson Bell. Any info on the Bell or Thompson families in Alegany County will be appreciated.

Came across Thompson Bell and Susan Bell living in Burns, NY in 1833 where they were members of the Presbyterian church. Interested because they may be ancestors on my mothers side. Your Nancy could have been one of their children. Try:
"www.history.rays-place.com/ny/burns-ny.htm"

Always happy to hear from a potential cousin.

Excited to hear from you. William Lippincott and Nancy Bell Lippincott were my great-great- grandparents. Their son, Thompson Bell Lippincott was the father of Mary Bell Lippincott Borden, my mother's mother. I have been working on the Bordens and only yesterday got sidetracked to the Lippincotts. You are about where I stopped. What is the connection to Shrewsbury, NJ? I am familiar with the cemetery in Almond.

Any data on this family-----Julia Ann Sanford Ward 1833-1914 married to a Johnathan D. Ward 1823-1906-their children were: Stella, Lewis, Levi & Ethel Ward. Stella a was married to Stil (Stillman) Ostrander and they had one son, Wilbur Ostrander who resided in Hornell, N.Y. Stella married a second time after the death of Stillman, this time to a Walter VanScoter and tehy had Rose, Clare , Anna & Shirley VanScoter. Lewis Ward married Blanche Prior & they had one daughter, Hazel Prior. Ethel Ward married Arthur Collins and they had two daughters: Alta & Doris--Alta was married to Roland Shinebarger and they had two children, Vera Mae & Robert Shinebarger. Levi Ward lived in New Jersey. Any help with this family will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Judy S.

Looking for info on a Mae/May Sanford who married Charles Thompson-they had these children: 1. Floyd Thompson married Mildred Gates 2-Mable Thompson married Leon Weir 3-Dorothy Thompson married Lewis Shute 4-Howard Thompson maried Mable Lord. These people lived in or around the Burns/Canaseraga area. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Judy S.

Looking for information on Helen A. Lattin who married Harland E. Ferrin in Almond in 1868.

Am looking for any information about Hiram Karr who married a L. Hosley from Massachusetts. I believe her name was Harriet Lucretia Hosley. He was born in Almond, N.Y in 1817. They had five children. What Hosley family was she from? Any information on the above would be appreciated.

I volunteer at the Hagadorn House Museum where we have information on many people including early settlers. I found Harriet Lucretia Hosley, daughter of Able Hosley and Hannah Warner was born 10/22/1825 in Dutchess County, NY and died 2/28/1894 in Almond, NY.
She married Hiram Karr, 9th child of Samuel Karr and Margaret Lockhartwho was born 10/4/1817.Samuel came to Almond in 1801. He was born 1776 and died 1839. She was born 1779 and died 1845.
Samuel was the son of Samuel Ker who was born 12/6/1740 and died about 1777 in Wyoming Valley, NY He married Margaret Karr, dau. of Joseph Ker and Margaret Craig.
This Samuel was the son of Walter Ker, born 1656 in Scotland and died 6/10/1748 in Freehold, NJ.He married Margaret Johnstone. She was born in Scotland in 1661 and died 10/01/1734 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ
I could send you a copy of this print out of the descendants of Walter Ker if you wish. I would need a snail mail address.

I am descended from Richard King, who married Margaret Kerr in Mamouth, N. J. Her mother was supposed to be a Ker, specifically, Walter Ker. I haven't be able to find anything. Mary Sue White

I received a note from Leo Karr, who with a gentleman by the name of George Olix, visited an old cemetery. In this cemetery is a tombstone with the following inscription:
Walter Karr
b. 10/8/1768
d. 11/19/1849
81 yrs/1 mo/11 days
So I got my book of "Some Descendants of Walter Ker of Freehold, New Jersey". This book was done by Fred Bayless, Robert & Glenda Karr Gleckner, in which I have been trying to make some sense.

Thank you so much for the information about Harriet Lucretia Hosley...I stumbled upon it today while researching...did not know there was an answer posted to my querry....thanks again for your help..my regular mail in June Howard PO Box 132 Jacksonville, NY 14854 if you care to send along the copy mentionned. Let me know if there is a cost involved. June Howard

I am searching for info on my husband's grandfather, Charles W. Harrington, whom I have been told is buried in a cemetery in Almond, NY. His 2nd wife was Gertrude Hulett Harrington and she is buried there with him. Any help you can give would be appreciated. I have searched the cemetery index but to no avail.

Carole: I just checked the Woodlawn index on the AHS website and found this information on lot A219: Gertrude, 1940, Charles 5/12/81, Carolyn, 1922. Also on the same site are Chalmers and Etta Groff.
Are these the people you are looking for?
Donna Ryan
Sec, Almond Historical Society

I am trying to find info on my husband's gggrandfather D.C. (Dewitt) Ackerman b. 1826 who married Hellen Vorhees and lived in Alfred in 1860. He then moved to Wisconsin and MN. He was living I believe with Ralph Ackerman b. 1778 and Mary Boice Ackerman in Allen in 1850 and 1840. Their other sons, Ira and Abram and their families also lived nearby. Ralph and his wife would be somewhat old to be Dewitt's parents, but it is possible. I would like help to find where I can confirm their relationship. Thanks!

Have looked around and can not find where to get copies of death certs. in Allegany county. Also need to find out where grandparents were buried. I contacted Wellsville (both town & village ) they say they don't have any record. Does anyone have a list of county homes in your area? Thanks again! contact>bcoleman@neo.rr.com<

Death certificates were not required in New York State until 1880. Even after 1880 some localities were slow to comply with the law. Copies of all death certificates had to be sent to Albany. So, you can search in Albany if you can't get them in the locale.

Looking (as always) for someone who may be related to the Pecks of Almond? Am looking to fill several names in our family tree. Thanks again and keep up the good work, Bruce

Does anyone know who the Charles Amidon is in the 1850 Almond Census? He is listed as 12 years old living with Samuel, Eliza, Charles, and Mary Loree? Who are these people and why is Charles Amidon living with them? Who were his parents? Thanks for any light you might be able to shed on this for me.

I am looking for any information regarding the Meeks family(ies) who lived in Almond from 1830's into the 1860's. From census info, it looks like they moved to Hornellsville (now Hornell) in Steuben County, by 1863, as that's where my G-grandfather was born. John Meeks is my G-G-G-Grandfather, his son Hiram, my G-G-grandfather, married Julia van der Beek, probably in Almond, in the late 1840's.

Any info would help.... Thanks

I have the original land tranfer to Hiram Meeks in 1841 signed by Sir John A McDonaled. Your GGG Grandfather was given the land from the first bishop of Canada McDonell. In 1804 the Bishop was given 650KMx2 of land what is now Glengarry Canada.I have done alot of reserch on this deed and want to know if you wish to buy it.? I have had it in my possesion for almost 21 years. If you would like more info E-Mail me and I will send you the proper contact info. God Bless Stephen Perry

I am researching Meek families too. Many were connected with Steuben Co. I have many from the 1800's and a few from earlier. I wonder if these families join at some point.

Searching for info on Luman Elder, twin brother of Truman Elder. Bur Woodlawn Cem C-146. Appears in the 1870 household of William Elder in Burns, NY along with Martha, Ida, Seymour and Grant Knapp.

I am looking for my family my grandfather was a Davis and I was told he was native american, he married a Beatrice Gleason from Black Creek. This was in the 1900's he had a daughter Noreen Davis. I would be his granddaughter. If you need more information I will try to get what I can. But this is what I know at the present time. Judith Dennis

I have a Bible record of Tirzah and Frederick Beebee's family, but I do not have birth and death information on Tirzah Hancock Beebee. I also would like any information concerning this family. I am ordering the Beers CD, but wonder if anyone has more information also. Thank you.
Deborah

I am looking for information and hopefully photos of the old Ellis Hotel, which I've been told was a stagecoach stop. It was located outside Almond off Bailey Hill Road. The hotel is no longer there and I'm interested in what happened to it and any other history I can obtain. Thanks!

I have copy of Sunday Spectator Dated Oct. 21, 1973 with a nice article about Ellis Hotel. Now looking for several photos I took about that same year. (temp. misplaced!!)

We purchase land on the west side of the Deloss Paige Rd ,( it now knowen a the Paige Rd) It was once own by the coleman family.
And Herman Phillips own it at the time of the houes fire. I would like to know if there a picture of the old house .

I have talk to Pete Bay who lived in the house when he was young boy , He had no picture of the house. The old barn that Pete Bays father bulded is still standing and so is the milk house.

I would like to know more about the history of the the karr valley .

thank you

Sandra: Thank you for posting a message on our AHS message board. I write the Almond Historical Society newsletter, and am always interested in people's inquiries, comments, etc.
There are several articles in past issues of the newsletter that might be of interest to you re the early settlers who came to Karr Valley in 1797. I can email you an index and you can let me know if you are interested in some of the newsletters. Please send me a personal email that I can reply to -- Thanks for your inquiry!

I'm looking for information on family members of Thoda Worden and his family. Thoda moved to Alleghany county in 1834 with his parents. He was married to Esther Knapp in 1835. Thoda had four children, Dwellyn, Lucy Ann, Ellen Elizabeth and Willie Henry.

Does anyone know the marriage date & location of Winifred M. Dickinson to John W. Mahoney.

Scott

We have an Atlas of Allegany Co. NY compiled and published by D.G.Beers & Co.. 1869. Cover is in poor shape but pages are not too bad. Are you interested in having it? Would like to give it to your historical society if you wish to have it.

Northern Christian Advocate - April 8, 1863, Page 55, Column 5

Married at Patchin's Hotel, Andover, Allegany County, New York, December 25, 1862, by Rev. Henry HARPST, Mr. William OSTRANDER, of Almond, Allegany County, New York, to Miss Jenette ALLEN, of Alfred, Allegany County, New York.

do you have any more data on this William Ostrander? (parents names etc?) Judy Sanford

Looking for any family data on the Jared (Gerald), Peter, Catherine,Jane, Bradley, Ann, Franklin, Julia, Lloyd Sanford of Allegany co. N.Y. also-Burns area and Mt.morris areas-some of these Sanfords went to live in Mt. Pleasant,Michigan-some are buried in the old Bishopville Cemetery and the Woodlawn Cem-Almond-any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Harley Sanford (my father) Lloyd Sanford (my grandpa)

searching for sanford's-jared sanford of pa and wife-rebecca vanderuk of n.y.-born 1811-children-Peter-born nov.27,1831 near mt. morris, livingston co.n.y.-Catherine, Jane, Bradley, Ann, Franklin & Julia.it is known that Franklin ,& julia lived in the bishopville, n.y area and the rest went to live in michigan.Jane never married and Bradley went to war and was never heard from again.

do we own any land?

I need someone who has information on the book called Some Decendents of Walter Ker of Freehold,NJ known as the "Karr Valley Karr's" of Almond,NY and their families.
I would like to know who wrote the book and I would also like to add in information that was left out of the book.

The book acknowledgements in the book credit Robert and Glenda Karr Gleckner "for twenty years of research and making an updated collection of the Karr genealogy." Also at the end of the list of persons involved, it credits Patrick F. Donnelly and Fred W. Bayless for editing, printing and distributing this edition. It sells for $8.50, I think.
There are copies for sale at the Almond Historical Society.
Donna Ryan

Donna, would I be able to send the money to you for the copies? I want to see if they up-dated from the copies that I have, and if not who could I send my information to?

Yes -- I can get the book from AHS. It is $8.50 plus $3 S&H.

I have many old Karr Valley Photos left to me by my Grandmother ,Ethel Karr Bean who is the daughter of Charles Karr and Ella Makely. Karr family reunion pictures and many Makely family reunion pictures are among them as well as school pictures from the turn of the last century.Would be glad to scan them in and share some with some Karr or Makely cousins by way of the net.

I would be interested in scans for this site if you are willing. Please email me. Thanks!

Hi Kelly
Sure I will sort out some that would be of interest to the most people and send them to the site sometime this week. Some have names on the back ,I will send them as well
sincerely
Barb Quider

I have many old Karr Valley Photos left to me by my Grandmother ,Ethel Karr Bean who is the daughter of Charles Karr and Ella Makely. Karr family reunion pictures and many Makely family reunion pictures are among them as well as school pictures from the turn of the last century.Would be glad to scan them in and share some with some Karr or Makely cousins by way of the net.

Would like to view Makely reunion photos. Can you identify any Makely's in them Jo Anne

Hi
My name is Michael Karr Grat Grandson of Everit lavern Karr Im not sure were we are related but if you are of the Karr vally Karrs so am I please Write back
Thanks
Michael J. Karr

Hi -
I write the Almond Historical Society newsletter (NYS) and we would LOVE to have copies of any old photos you may have. We have archives files in the Hagadorn House museum -- great place to keep these photos. Hope to hear from you!
Donna Ryan

Is there anywhere to find a list of people buried in the McHenry cemeteries. I am looking for Richard Charles McHenry, also known as Charles McHenry. b. April 10, 1826, he was my g.g.g. grandfather. Also looking for the sister of Marcus Peck McHenry, Almira/Elmira who married John Dinehart.
Brenda Gill

If you have not contacted David Mc Henry, do so. He is related to the people that you seek. You can contact him at If you don't hear from him, I may be able to help with a few names and the like.

I am seeking information about the ancestry of Martha Parks, born 1754 in Goshen, Litchfield, CT married Zenas Ward in 1788 CT, and settled in Almond area early 1800s. Who were her parents? There was a Prudence Parks who died 1849 in Almond, married to Joseph Corey. Any relation?

I have found the names in the 1850 census-Almond, Allegany Co .NY. Dwelling # 569-585--They might be related to my Wards (Jonathan D. Ward -1823) as they are listed above and they appear to be the grandparents! It just says that Zenas Ward, age 79-farmer-born in Ct. and wife, Martha Ward, age 84, born in Ct.Also lists their value of real estate.

There is some information you may be interested in at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/Families/Wards.html
Study of the early 1800 Wards. I have tried to contact the man, but with no luck. My connection is with Electa J. Ward Webb. Good luck on your searches.
Lynn

Lynn, Thanks for the website-very interesting! I have a Zenas Ward in my tree-he might be the father of Jonathan D. Ward-will have to look further. I will try to contact through the man's email also and keep you posted if I get anywhere! Thanks again. Judy-and------Good Luck with your family search also!

Seeking parents of COREY, Rufus or other relatives. He was in Almond 1820,30 census. Known sons Joseph 1817, George 1820, Andrew Jackson 1827, Martin Van 1829, Ambrose 1836, Enos (Enock) 1839. I grew from Andrew Jackson who married WASHBURN, Charity 1825, NY Poss parents were John & Hannah WASHBURN.

There was a Prudence Parks who died in Almond 1849. Her husband was Joseph Corey. Perhaps Joseph and Rufus Corey are related. Joseph Alvin Corey was born in PA about 1770, died in Almond in 1818. Joseph was from the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania and his father may have been named Jenckes Corey. Joseph may have lived in Canisteo in 1810. Rufus may have lived in Alfred in 1820. In 1820 there was a Thomas G Corey in Reading, Steuben Co. Hope this helps.

I am looking for anyone who might have known a Jewell Shotwell or a Thomas Shotwell. Jewell Shotwell died in Cleveland OHio, but was from the south as well as Thomas shotwell. Jewell Shotwell's mother was either part or full Indian. If you have any information please respond.

My name is Thomas Shotwell and my grandfather's name was William Thomas Shotwell. He moved to Texas from Missouri in the late 1800s or early 1900s. He had two sons and two daughters.

Im looking for any imformation on the family of William Ribble lived in Almond and married a girl named Elizebeth (maiden name unknown) around 1903 they had they had six children three boys named Art,leon and wilson and three girls named Dora, Lillian any imformation would be appreceated. they lived there through 1930 that I know of.

have much ribble info take a look

also very interested in getting all ribble researchers talking and sharing info

note so far this is first news of ribbles in almond area hope to hear from you jim

My maternal greatgrandmother was Carrie J. Ribble who married Wilford Sisson, they are both buried Water Valley Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. Carrie died in 1930, Wilford born 1858 died 1937. They li ved in Hamburg, and I think Carrie may have been from Gowanda NY but am unsure. Would love more info.

Truman Burdick who d.1881 and Rhoda Cutler Burdick D.? are my GGGgrandparents. I would like to know where they are buried in the area. I have tried various sites but to no avail. thanks

Hi
Did you look through the census of Woodlawn Cemetery, found on this AHS website?
If so -- and you did not find their names, contact me.

yes thank you. Is that cemetery in ALmond? I found another Woodlawn in Wellsville- but hat can not be it as they or the others listed in Almond site are not there. MANY MANY thanks for a response.

Thank you for the article about Ruth Alla Wager. I remember her so well. We were sorry when she had to leave her teaching job at the Almond school.
I loved to visit her too, as others have mentioned.She was very beautiful, inside and out. Always gracious and kind, she inspired me to do my very best. She was, indeed, one of God's angels.

Searching for information on Florence Tucker. At age of 5, her and sisters, one brother, were taken from Boston, MA. by train, to Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. A person by the name of jj hartley took Florence Tucker to raise her and the other children were taken by someone else. Please, I have been searching for so long. If anyone has any information on the Florence Tucker, I am speaking of, please DONT hestitate to email me. I will be waiting to hear from you. Thanks, Jenny

Am looking for parents of SUSAN MAXSON who was b 1838, m ca 1860 to James Wilson Karr, and d 1870, buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond. Any help will be appreciated

She may be descended from Rev. John Maxson of Westerly, Rhode Island. The Dake family, which settled in the Almond area, also descended from the Maxsons, as did the Lippincott family.

A grandfather, Robert William Hastings, before he homesteaded in Almond ran his own shipping company from U.S. to England. His son took over the homestead farm, then Jessie Hatings,his grandaughter. Boy would I love some information on this famly. Thanks, maureen from beautiful alaska.

I tried to post an answer to you 1/2/04. Apparently it didn't "fly". I checked the AHS files and found a Robert W. Hastings was chosen constable here 3/5/1850. We have his signature on legal a document. A Charles Hastings, Commissioner of Highways #9 signed papers 3/8/1854 re:that position. We have several "road warrants"signed by him. Perhaps these are descendants if the dates are too current for the RWH you inquire about. I didn't find anything else in the Hastings file.

I am looking for the name of the father of
Lucius E. Watson born in Almond, NY on
Jan. 21, 1829.

Searching the family of Samuel and Mary Perry, and their children Simon, William V, Martha A, Betsey and Maryette who moved from Onandaga Co. NY in 1832 to Allegany Co. NY. In 1862 Samuel and William moved to Burnett, Dodge Co. WIs. Simon was a physician who moved to Cuba, NY and later to Huntley Station, Ill, Betsey married Amasa Winchell and lived in Almond until about 1870-80 then moved to Medo, Blue Earth co. MN, and Martha A. Perry married Minor Newell, the son of Daniel and Jemina Newell. Children of Martha and Minor were: Theodore D, Frank, and Mary A Newell. The Newell lived in Almond and Bishopville NY. I more information I will gladly share with anyone

Hello Earlene,

I am reseaching, I believe, some of the same line you are. William V Perry is my GGG grandfather. He is the son of Samuel and Mary Perry. His full name is William Vorhees Perry. He married a woman named Hannah. They had a daughter named Martha Asenith Perry who married Sylvanus Whitfield Fallis. Sylvanus and Martha had a daughter named Mary Rebecca Fallis who married Walter Warkentien. Mary Rebecca and Walter had several daughters, including my grandmother, and one son. If you would like more information, please let me know and I will try to help.

I'm searching for information on Phineas STEVENS who died 1813 in Almond, Allegany Co, NY. I would like to know his wife and children.

RThoden@aol.com

I read with great pleasure the 2nd part of "Alfred Almond Centralization Project" (by; Donna Ryan), because in 1945 I was there in the 1st grade. Even though I was only 5 yrs old, I sensed that this marvelously large school building was of fairly new construction. To a young student, I was impressed with this grand massive structure and was delighted when you started the 3 part series on it's history. I eventually got it altogether and became part of AACS graduating class of 1957. Thanks for the wonderful information on AACS past. Looking forward to part # 3.
PS. Also, enjoyed the "Indian Trail Tree" article. I do remember as a kid, up Karr Valley-Bully Hill road, that tree. In the photo, it looks like it has grown up alot, like brother Lee. Superb articles and reading! Larry R. Ryan

I noticed the remark in the newsletter by Sheldon. My great Uncle was Charles Zirkelbach. Would like Sheldon to e-mail me, I am looking for information on Oswald Zirkelbach. Also if Sheldon knows a Kathleen Miller, whose mother was Marian Baker Clark?
Marilyn

Hi, I'm looking for William S. Ellis' parents, born abt. 1841 in Allegany County. Was married to Addie L. Andrews, daughter of Albert and Lydia Andrews. Also looking to find death date of Addie Andrews-Daley-Ellis she died in Almond abt. 1936.

William was the son of Charles Austin and Mary J. ELLIS of Caneadea, NY. Charles was born in 1806 in Easton, Bristol Co. MA. He was in Avon,Livingston Co. NY in 1850 and Caneadea in 1860 until his death there in 1892.

My husband descends from Charles' brother, Daniel Hardy ELLIS.

Looking for information on family of William Race and his wife Mary Sanford..died in Belfast in 1888. Lived there mid 1800's....I have all census information and cemetery info. Looking as to who were Williams's parents and where he was born in NY..........thanks!!

I am looking for the location of Twp 4, Range 7, north part of lot # 4. This originally purchased by Roswell Haskins from Pultney Land Co. Where would it be in relation to Almond? Thanks is advance.

The Township of Almond is Township 4 of the 7th Range of Townships. I am assuming the North part of Lot #4 refers to a deed description identifying a parcel of land that included the north part of Great Lot #4 on an overall map of the Township broken down into lots and school districts. These lot numbers are often repeated within the township and would require additional information in the description such as adjoining property owners or former owners of that parcel to further locate exactly which lot # 4 is being referenced.
There is a map of the township of Almond showing these lots and I will try to scan and send a copy to you. Dick Baker

I am searching for the parents of James R. Phillips, b. 1823 in Vermont and resided in Hume Township, Allegany Co., NY in 1850. Any assistance would be most welcome.

I am trying to find out where Electa Brown Ward is buried. She lived in Almond and was wife of Ashbel Ward. She died in the 1860s. Any information would be appreciated, especially the identity of her parents. She said she was born in Vermont.

Was her name Electa or Electra Brown? I'm a Ward family researcher and would like to know this information too if you run across any additional information. Thank you, Phil Marsh

Her name was Electa Brown Ward. She and Ashbel Ward lived in Ohio before settling in New York. Her mother's name was Sarah. Her father may have been a James Brown who lived in Cayuga County. The family of James Brown may have ties to Minisink, Orange County NY. This is all based on circumstantial evidence.

hi all
i also have family trees for the follong families: willard, cornelious, marvel, rumsey, cline, george, richardson, gibson, brown, hults, dale, grenolds, reynolds, mcmindes, clark, lorow. i will share my info. also- if anyone needs help searching please e-mail me. nancy dobson

I am interested in any informatin on the Dike-Dyke families. I am a direct descendent of Anthony Dike. Thank You Pam Dailey

Dear Nancy,
I am seeking how to find information about my step-grandfather who was from Rushford. His name is Charles Hardy. I am not sure if he had a middle initial of A. I would like to find out whatever I can. Over the years alot of info is lost. I am not even sure what years he was married to my Grandmother, he passed away in I think 64.
Any insight to this? Please email me. I live in Rochester and am happy to phone you to talk about this. Thank you.
Carrie M. Paddock

i am doing research on the harman or harmon families of almond, n.y. if anyone has any infor. to share please e-mail me. also, i have alot of info. on the Dobsons, georges, davidsons, lorows, if anyone is interested. nancy dobson

anyone is interested. nancy Dobson

I'm searching for family history of the Almond family tree. I probably am at the wrong place but if you have any background on the Almond family Roots. I would really like to know about any information you might have. Like where it began.
Thanks Alan.

My mums maiden name was almond her christian names are Mary Evelyn she had a sister May Florence. Their mother was Nora Clara(Dutnall). The father my grandfather was married previously and had 7 children with Alice. WILLIAM, JAMES, JESSIE, NELLIE, MARGARET,STEVE and LUCY. Lucy died when about 12 years old.I dont know the dates of birth. Could these be a part of your tree? shirley

My Aunt has done extensive research into Almond history and spends quite alot of time go to Graveyards looking up info etc. I would love to share and I am sure she would too

Hi Nancy,

i am doing research on the harman or harmon families of almond, n.y. if anyone has any infor. to share please e-mail me. also, i have alot of info. on the Dobsons, GEORGES,DAVIDSONS if anyone is interested. nancy Dobson

Rexville native John Edwards, who graduated from Greenwood Central School, class of 1978 has published his latest novel. It is titled CRUCIBLE OF EMPIRE and is set during the Spanish-American War of 1898. As he has done with all his books, the story has a western New York twist, and includes actual historical figures such as George Eastman and Craig Wadsworth.
Copies are available in most book stores. The book is also available at all major online book sellers.
For a signed copy, email the author at the address listed above.

i think the book is great

Can some one give me the address/phone number of Fairview cemetery? Also would like to get the same for the cemeteries in and around Wellsville.

Bruce,
Check the website below for Wellsville area cemeteries. I'm unsure of accuracy as some contacts have changed. I am working on updates at the present time.
If you have difficulty contacting them get in touch with me direct.

www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/allegany/

Ron Taylor

Bruce: I would suggest that you contact Wayne Kellogg, 607 276 6364 for info on Fairview Cemetery. I don't know the exact address, but it is located at the top of Sand Hill on the Karr Valley Rd. Can't miss it -- about 1 mi up on the L/S. If you don't get the info you need from Wayne, e-mail me.
Donna Ryan

Would like toget an e-mail address for Ron or Tim Coleman. Also anyone else that may be related to Joseph and Mary Coleman.

I am looking for information on the marriage of Peter Putnam and Polly Waters in 1804. Is there any way to find out if birthdates, where they were from, parents names, etc were listed. I believe they are the Peter and Mary (Walters) Putnam that settled in Hinsdale, Catt. Co., my ancestors. I am having a time trying to find any positive proof of their parents or where they came from. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Peter Putnam or Putman was most likely the son of a John Putman, an early settler of Almond, and probably the John Puttman(Pattman,Pottman, Putman), that was in the 1790 census Luzerne County (1 male, 5 females). This John is on the 1796 tax lists in the township of Nescopeck. Also in the town is Sims, the Brundage family was from the neighboring town of Wilkes Barre. Brundage possibly married a daughter of William Sims and came to Painted Post,NY. William's sons George and James also left PA and settled in Steuben County. James Sims married Sarah Putman(b.1783 Pennsylvania). Most of Sarah's children later settled in Almond,Allegany Co.,NY. I know its a long shot, but I havent yet been able to disprove that Sarah Putman is a sister of Peter Putman that moved to Hinsdale, via Almond, and that they are the children of John Putman, from Luzerne Co.,PA. At one time I thought Sarah was a daughter of the Peter Putman, that lived in Yates county, but his pension record doesnt mention a daugter Sarah, also that Peter had a son Victor, born less than nine months than when Sarah Putman was born... still possible but the pension record bothers me. Unless it was because she(Sarah) died young, but she still have descendants, and should have been named in the pension record. So then the focus is back to John Putman from Almond (most likely the John from Luzerne Co.,PA).

So to add to this, I would look into Luzerne Co.,PA for your clues as to the origin of your Peter Putman/Putnam.

Peter Putman of Almond, New York, had a son John who had a son named Victor as I understand. It seems that both Peter Putman of Yates County, New York, and Peter Putman of Allegeny County, New York, descend from Victor Putman, also known as Potman and Pottman of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Victor seems to have lived in the area of Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and probably lived along the Delaware River opposite Ramsey, New Jersey, where he may have had a ferry. In a sketch of the family of Peter Putman [Allegeny] it was said that Peter came from the Delaware River area. He was born in Pennsylvania. There was a John Potman listed in Mount Bethel in a census taken about 1770. This John Potman seems to have been the father of Peter of Allegany and the uncle of Peter of Yates County, New York.

The book "The Almond Story; The Early Years" by John F. Reynolds, 1962, p.55

The Settlement of Whitney Valley

"John Putnam who came to Almond in 1803 is reputed to have been the first settler in Whitney Valley. Some histories and old records refer to the Putnams as Potman ot Putman. It is believed that these many names were very frequently mispronounced or mispelled.
John Putnam had two sons, Peter and Jacob. The first marriage in the town was performed by Rev. Andrew Gray when he united Peter Putnam and Polly Waters in marriage. John Putnam was elected one of the first three assessors at the first town meeting after the formation of the Town of Alfred in 1808."

Many of the early settlers came from the Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County area of Pennsylvania. It is my belief that John Putnam is one of those as well, as his name appears in the 1800 census of Nescopeck,Luzerne Co.,PA (00021-01101), his name is also in the 1796 tax list in Nescopeck (John Pottman), and the 1790 census in Luzerne County,PA (1-0-5).

Other families in the 1790 and 1800 census that can be found in the Almond area are: Karr, Waters, Ayers, and Gray.

The Brundage family a few others that came from the Luzerne Co.,PA area at an early date to the Painted Post, then Urbana areas of Steuben County. A Sims family from Luzerne County came to Pultney,Steuben County,NY (north of Urbana).

Andrew Burdett
www.ournorthernroots.com

From my research, it seems that John Putman, or Potman, of Almond, was a descendant of Victor Potman of the Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, area, which is along the Delaware River just opposite New Jersey. The Putman's were originally from New Jersey. Victor was a son, its seems, of David Potman of Potterstown, New Jersey. David was a son of Johannes and Cornelia Bratt-Pootman of Schenectady, New York. Only YDNA results will tell a true story, or link, however. John Putman of Almond, perhaps John, Jr., had a son Victor, I am told.

I am making a film about Dr. Peter Putnam who grew up in Cleveland and died in 1989. I believe Andrews was his middle name, and he had cousins by that name. If he is related to your search, I would be glad to share info, and would appreciate anything you might know.

Thanks,

Barry Spinello
661 872-0690

I shared an office with Peter Putnam (from Shaker Heights, Ohio) in the physics dep't at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst from 1959 to 1960. He got a PhD from Princeton a few years before that. A few years ago I saw an article about him in the Princeton Alumni Weekly. At his death he contributed a large amount of money to Princeton for sculptures placed on the campus.

Dates and spelling are different depending on where you look, Allegany Co. maps list 1801 as date and Putman as name.

Seeking information on the date of death for Mary Frances Burddick, born 10 May 1836 in NY. We found her in the 1920 Census (age 83) and 1920 Census (age 93), indicating she died after 1930.

We believe she was buried with her husband, Lewis Burdick, in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, NY.

Any information on date of death, death certificate, OBIT, whatever will be appreciated. We tried to find something with the town clerk, but so far no luck.

Did you check the Woodlawn Cemetery census on the AHS website?

My ggggrandfather Henry C. Champlin came to Almond from Connecticutt in 1825 and married Sarah Saunders.
I am trying to find the exact date of their marriage. Does anyone locally have this from church records or some other local archive ?

In reference to my post on Joseph Coleman. I believe he and Mary may be buried in Fairview cemetery. Can someone provide me with a phone number for Fairview? Chances are they won't have records back to 1830 but its worth a try.

Trying to find relatives of Arling and Hazel Saunders of Belmont area. They had 3 sons, James, Richard and Donald.Could of been more children but I don't think so. Arling and Hazel lived on a farm just outside of Belmont. Any and all help appreciated.

I am the son of James Hall Saunders, the eldest son of Arling and Hazel (grandparents). If interested infomration is available for the families of James, Richard, and Don.

Bob,
My great-great-great grandfather Henry C. Champlin came to Almond in 1825 and married Sarah Saunders, daughter of Christopher Saunders and Louise Coon. Maybe that Saunders line is the one the Arling Saunders family descends from.
I'm going to make an original post on this site, because I'm trying to find the exact date of Henry and Sarah's marriage.

Need some help locating the burial site for Joseph and Mary Coleman and any of thier children. Thanks,

I have a need for proof of Christian and her parents Nehemiah Bosworth and Betsy Randell, can anyone help me Thank You

I am looking for any info on the Hadsell family from Alfred/Almond area. My ggg grandfather's name was Nathan Hadsell and he lived on road 62 in Alfred. I believe his wifes name was Barbara. His son also lived in this area and his name was Daniel Elmer Hadsell. Any info would be greatly appreciated. He was married to Carrie Miller.

I tried to email Mary but it was undeliverable. I have much information/photos to share about the Hadsell family.

I have the Daniel Elmer Jr. and Carrie Louise Miller Hadsell family Bible, containing much information and several photographs. I am happy to share photos and information with anyone researching the Hadsell family.

I am interested in the Mical Clark who is in the Almond 1830 Census. He is sandwiched between Wm Gray and Jacob Crandall.
I have a Great great ancestor Michael Clark born about 1774 who is in Hector in 1822, and Painted Post in 1840. I don't know where he is in 1830. The only Michael nearby is this one in Almond. I have checked both Steuben and Tioga County 1825/1835 Census. I don't know where to get the Census for Allegany county for 1825/1835.
Can anyone help? I don't know his wife's maiden name her given name is Matilda born about 1795.
Help!
Heather Dodge

Also am looking for relatives of Mabel Agnes Peck. And Melvina Bloss as well

I saw your message on the Almond Historical SOciety page. My family, the BLoss' were from Allegany County, but I do not know a Melvina Bloss. Perhaps you could give me husband, children, dates. etc. and perhaps I could help.

Vicki Bloss Seifred

Still need help finding relatives of Robert Hubbard Coleman and his sons family, (Joel Wakeman Coleman) Also looking for Cousins of mine whose father was Lloyd Martin Coleman of Wellsville. LLoyd was the son of Robert Layman Coleman and his first wife Fern Lewis.

I am interesting in comparing research with direct descendants of the first settlers to the Allegany County area, circa 1795-1820. Please e-mail.

I am descended from John T. Hyde the first settler of Amity. He married Phoebe Dike, daughter of Nathaniel Dike and Esther Burrill(or Burrell). Nathaniel was the first settler of Andover. I have more information on both if you are interested.

I am also descended from John T. Hyde, through Thatcher J. Hyde, and would like to share info with you (or anyone else that's interested).

I am interested in the John T. Hyde family. I think I have a connection, but I can't prove it.

I am a descendent of Anthony Dike but am interested in the whole family. Could you please get in touch with me. Thank You Pam pdailey@zitomedia.net

I am a descendant of Joshua Vincent who moved to the Alfred area in 1808. I would be glad to share my Vincent Genealogy.

I am interested in Esther Dike and family. I am a Dike on my grandmothers side. I had never heard of Esther and now I am wondering if I have the right Nathaniel Dike.

Have some info. that may be of some help to you. E-mail me at bcoleman@neo.rr.com

Looking for info on Charles E. Armstrong who married Amanda Ward, Almond vicinity, 1860-1865. Need details on parents, etc.

The Ward family is found in my family tree... Angeline Ward was born to Zenas Ward and Elizabeth Delaney in 1823, and married C.W. Van Vechten in Allegany County. C.W.Van Vechten was the son of Jeremiah Van Vechten who moved to Allegany County in 1820.

Looking for anyone who remembers the Redding
family who lived in Cuba, New York from early\
1900's to late 1900's. Anna (Ludden) Redding,
daughter of Charles Bently Ludden, spouse of
Frederick, mother of Earl, Ray, Florence, and my
father, Clyde. Any information will be greatly
appreciated. Nancy Lunz

Desperately seeking the parents of Lafayette Major born in 1832 in Almond NY. Moved to IL in 1837. He named his children..Lewis, Morris, Eva, Sylvia and Birdie.

I am seeking the assistance, from anyone, that can help me get information on the following family members of mine. They are on my maternal side. CLARENCE AMES TEGART(my grandfather). WILLIAM JOHN TEGART and FREELOVE AMES,(his parents). William's parents were:WILLIAM TEGART and MARY ANNE(or ANN) CHRISTIANA CLARKE.(He was also married to MATILDA GOURLEY and MARY NICHOLS). Freelove's parent's were BEN (or BENJAMIN)AMES and AMY ARNOLD. These are all folks that lived in Alleghany County, at one time or another. Ben Ames(my great great grandfather), fought in the Civil War. I will certainly be glad for any and all information. Thank you. Sincerily, Norman Cowan 9 September 2002 RSVP/ASAP.

I came across your posting, and the Almond page while researching my family.The reason that I'm curious about your post is the request for Ames Family info. My GGGrandfather, and my GGrandfather, who I knew as a very young boy, were both named Almond Ames. (Sometimes spelled, Almon). I always found their first name to be very unique, but never thought of it as a possible surname.

Almond S. Ames (fought in the Civil War) was the son of Levi Ames who migrated from NY to PA. Though I do not find the names you have listed in Levi's family, I'm wondering if there is still a connection somewhere, since he names his son Almond. Almond Leslie Ames was the son of Almond S. All of my great uncles had the name Almon either as a first or middle name.

Anyway, if my info could be of interest to you, or if you have info on Levi Ames that you would share, please contact me.

Thank you,
Ron Ames
rames@venustel.com

I saw you message on the Almond Historical Society web page. I am not familiar with any of the family names you list so I am wondering if your family was in Alleghany Co. PA or Allegany Co. NY? If they are Allegany Co. I could look a bit more. I will check all family names tomorrow to be sure. Good luck in your quest.

I have connect with all the McHenry lines and Know Henry and Matthew early settlers came from my area. I am now looking for a record of the death of Phebe (Hinkston) (Glidden) SHOTWELL who died about 1819-20 in Centreville, Allegany Co., NY. She was the wife of CALEB who was last know to be in Onondago Co., N.Y. We think Calab died or just disappeared and his wife who was a widow when she married him (but only see children born to her and Cabel) moved to be with one of her children. Perhaps a daughter and this is why we cannot trace her whereabouts. Cabel's family came out of Warren County, NJ and started at Shotwells Landing, NJ. I will pay for someone to research.

Vinnie I just found your posting tonight and being that it is soooooo many years old I am unsure if you will get this or not. I the chance that you do and you would like additional information about Phebe (hinckston) (Gliddon) please let me know and i will give you what I have about Calebs family. I have 8 children listed for Caleb and Phebe but I do not have the death date for either of them.

Hi Vinniedee - I am afraid I don't have any information for you about the Shotwells - I think you and David know more about that than I do but would love to hear from you. I have seen you name listed a few times on the Internet but there was no e-mail address or way to reach you. So, I thought I would try this - Your cousin, Molly.

Looking for info. on the family of my husband's ggg grandmother, Lucy Broas who married Ebenezer Lowe. Lucy's parents were Joshua N. Broas (son of Jesse and Ann (Nancy) Broas) and Mary Prior-Broas (daughter of Jesse and Mehetable Prior). Siblings of Lucy were Wells (Willy), Harriet, Mary, Martha, and Emily.

The Joshua N. Broas family is on the census for Almond for the years 1840, 1850, 1860, and 1870.

Any info. on these families would be greatly appreciated!!

Your Mary Prior Broas, b. 4 Mar. 1805 in Jefferson County, NY and d. 22 Nov. 1856 in Almond. She was the daughter of Jesse Prior, Jr.
and Mehitable Bidlack.

Jesse, Jr. was b. 31 Jan 1783 in Middletown, CT and d. 25 Mar. 1864 in Allegany County. (I recently inherited a desk that was in the stone house that he build on North Hill in 1841.) His parents were Jesse, Sr, and Mary Bunn.

Mehitable Bidlack was b. 1784 in PA and d. on 18 May 1826 in White Springs, Seneca Co., NY. She was the daughter of Benjamin Bidlack and Lydia Alden.

If you would like more Prior info - please contact.

I am related to this Jesse Prior and Mary Bunn, and am looking to get more information. My mother, daughter and I are currently collecting information about our ancestors to qualify for the DAR. If you have any other info, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Denise

the best way to look is check all broas messager boards at broas family trees and also look for a dan just he has alot of info on broas family ok. and mr wheeler does too. i think your broas is a brother to a jesse broas there father was peter broas pieter brass. he has all the info on the brass ok peter has change is last name from brass to broas that is one of my grandfathers on my dad sided ok my father was merlin broas are also merlin hull broas ok. not for your if my dad had a middle name but that is what he told me longtime ago so i use it for my family tree. gloria ruth broas storey is me with anyone of them names ok.at there web pages also look at roots web pages too. myfamily.com

Looking for info/pictures on Howard Fritz (1889-1990, member of Almond Historical Society and/or his wife Agnes Mackeley (1901-1998)

Thank you very much for the Fritz family genealogy which arrived today. I will look through it more thoroughly as soon as time permits. We will place the booklet on our genealogy shelf and put that info in the Fritz family file in case anyone is looking for any Fritz people. You have done a lot of research to produce that booklet. Congratulations. I hope you will find more pictures, etc. of Howard & Agnes. They built a home on Main St. here. Would you like a pic of it? Doris

I am the Archivist at the Almond Historical Society and I am told Donna Ryan has looked in the Fritz file located there and sent you what we have. I would like to add that Agnes was a faithful worker at the Hagadorn House after her retirement, as long as her health permitted. We have several notebooks full of information about the donations of memorabelia and historical items that have been given to us. Agnes took care of entering this information into these books and her work was impeccable. She was a perfectionist in bookwork (her occupation) and we appreciate that very much day by day as we strive to get all of that information on computer. I think of her often as I work on this project. Howard was a great person too. Howard was a partner in a grocery store here in town for several years. His disposition was perfect for working with the public. His well developed sense of humor endeared him to my husband. They had great fun "picking on" each other. I'm not sure you wanted opinions about them but thought I'd share my fond memories of them. Good luck in your search. Doris Montgomery

Doris-your insight is valuable-thank you. I am looking for any info. on Howard and/or his wife. I was not aware of a store he owned. Not mentioned in the 1 obit. I have. Trying to get pictures etc of Howard/family and his ancestors. Donna should have short version of genealogical rept..Thanks again

Gary: Howard and Agnes Fritz were very active members of this community and were well respected. I could write lots and lots about them -- but where do I begin?
The Oct/Nov/Dec AHS newsletter posted on the AHS website refers to some of her writings to vets during WWII. There is much, much more we could tell . . .
Are there specifics you would like to know? Her maiden name was Makeley.
Donna Ryan

Hello,

My grandmother (Doris Makeley Pendergast, daughter of Henry and Delia Easterbrooks Makeley) put together a rough list of family and