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Lucinda Brown Shephard writes, "I am desperate to find a clear proven case that Isaac Newton Brown b 1775 and d 1825 in Truxton, Cortland, NY is indeed the son of William Brown and Abigail Clapp of Rhode Island. Birth date for the son of William and Abigail is listed as 6 Sep 1776. Every family tree I've seen on Ancestry says William and Abigail are his parents but have no clear proof other than the Rhode Island birth records. But how many Isaac Newton Browns are there? Can we really rely on that being the right Isaac? The headstone on Isaac Newton Brown (h/o Content Hamilton) reads 1775. History of Cortland County says there was a Benjamin Brown who settled in the area. Could he be the father? There are two Isaac Browns listed in the 1810 US Census in Onondaga, New York (which I understand borders Truxton during that time frame). The first Isaac lists 1 male under 10, 1 male 26 to 44 (which would fit Isaac b 1775 or 1776), 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16 to 25 (which would fit Content b 1789). The other Isaac is much older with 1 male under 10, 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 10 to 15, 1 female 16 thru 25 and 1 female 45 and over. There are no other Isaac Browns listed for New York. My Isaac married Content Hamilton in 1809 in DeRuyter. Can't see him moving back out of the state! Also, there is supposedly some document that listed all of Isaac and Content's children. Would love to have a copy of that!"
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Date Posted: 2017-09-05

Loretta Young Fennelly writes, "I have a question about my grandmother on my fathers side who r both deceased... my dad last year.. my fathers mother Elsie was from Cortland and was married to another man apparently his sister also lived in the house. My grandmothers maiden name was Morris her father and mother were Frank Morris and Ida Hart... they also lived in Syracuse. She apparently left this man and met my grandfather Jerome Dutcher Young who lived in East Springfield NY. Never spoke of the earlier marriage again because my father her son never knew about it. Also apparently a young man came to East Springfield many years later and said he was looking for his mother Elsie. He didn’t find her so I heard but I would like to know if there is any relative alive who knows anything about this in Cortland. Who the man was she was married to and if there was a son."
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Date Posted: 2017-08-01

G. Hart writes, "Looking for a distant ancestor John M Davis who migrated to Indiana before the Civil War and all my info to date shows that he was born in Cortland County, NY, about 1834."
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Date Posted: 2017-08-01

Colleen writes, "I am helping a friend research her family history and am stuck on two of her female lines. The first is Amanda M. who married William Henry Hopkins about 1856. They are first listed together in the 1860 in Cortland County census. William H Hopkins 24, NY Wagon Maker, Amanda 25 NY, Lucretia/Laureta 3 NY and Emma 1 NY. By 1875, Amanda M is no longer listed with William Henry and family. However, there is a child, Amanda J. Hopkins 4 months of age. Findagrave shows Amanda M. Hopkins born 22 Feb 1837 and died 25 Feb 1878 but I don't think the death date is correct. According to the census record, she probably died shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Amanda J. who was born on her mother's birthday, Feb 22 and died as an infant 28 August, probably 1875. Findagrave gives the child's death date as 1876 but the stone is awfully hard to read in the photos taken of it. They are buried in Homer West Hill (AKA Goodale) Cemetery in Homer.

Records I have found say that Amanda M.'s maiden name was Gee and I'm trying to find some sort of documentation such as marriage, death and obituary records which would indicate who her parents were and where she was born.

The 2nd person I'm trying to find is Mary Ellen Kelly b. Feb 1863 Ireland who married Patrick O'Connor about 1883. They lived in Cortland County and she died in the vestibule of St. Mary's Church after last rites were administered by Rev. Patrick O'Donahoe on Good Friday, April 15, 1927 in Cortland, according to the death notice in the Cortland Democrat. The 1900 census states she came to America in 1880 when she was about 17 and had lived in Cortland since she was 18. She married Patrick about 3 yrs later. Homer birth records, found online, of her children say she was born in Cork Ireland as was Patrick O'Connor. Are there any death records which might give her parent's names? Children I have found for her and Patrick are: Mary Ellen "Nellie" who married Philip J. Vormwald, Florence L who married Patrick Henry Markham, Maud
who never married, Emmet F., Charles J. who married Elma Manning and lived in Varna and Ithica, Tompkins Co., NY and Elbert/Albert J."
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Jackie Hawley Reiss of Inverness, FL writes, "Mary Theresa was a cousin of the Courtneys of Truxton/Cortland. She emigrated from Kerry, Ireland in 1881 and family lore says she stayed with that family until her spouse-to-be arrived. Family Lore says that they had thought about marriage in Kerry, Ireland but decided to wait until they got to the United States. Her spouse-to-be, Patrick Foley, emigrated in 1882. The 1900 US Census states that they were married in 1885. Since the first child was born in 1885, it is possible that the marriage date may have actually been a bit earlier. Unfortunately, there was no 1885 NY Census and the 1890 Federal census burned. For the New York Police Census of 1892, Broome County only enumerated men who had served in the civil war. We do know that Patrick was in Binghamton by 1883, per the Binghamton, NY city directory, but, the city directories of that time frame only enumerate the male. So we can not use those directories to see when Mary Theresa married Patrick. I have contacted the Catholic churches in Binghamton and one in Johnson City and no marriage was found in any of them. I have not found any marriage in Truxton or Cortland. I note that there was a railroad line from Syracuse to Binghamton in their time frame. Some people have suggested looking for churches along that route. That has also not proved fruitful... especially since the most likely church on the route burned down. I hope that someone has the information that has been so hard to find."
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Date Posted: 2017-07-12

David Grogan writes, "My grandfather was Bertram J Miner and his wife Mary Dorothy Fitzpatrick. They lived in Cortland for many years before moving to Binghamton. I believe Mary was born in Cortland- they are both buried in Cortland. Does anyone know who their parents were?
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Date Posted: 2017-06-04

Bill/Joan Ohm write, "My maternal grandmother apparently obtained a social security card in 1937 through the auspices of Home dairy Company, 88 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY. We recently found the card. Her maiden name was Cora Dammeier. The name on the card is Cora Dammeier Engells. The Engells part is a surprise to her living descendents. We know about her first husband, Leland Trumbower whom she married in Wisconsin in 1922 or 1923. And we know about her last husband, Albert Lange, whom she married in Minnesota in 1940. We know nothing about a marriage to a Mr. Engells or if this union produced any offspring. Can anyone help fill in some gaps?"
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Date Posted: 2017-05-04

Dave Wells in Seattle, WA writes, "I am looking for information on the family of Kenneth Richard Wells (1940-2003) who lived in Cortland County all his life. He had a daughter Amy Lee (1970-1981) and they are both buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, but I don’t know who his wife or other children might be. Is there an obituary for him?"
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Date Posted: 2017-05-04

Linda Crannell writes, "I want to verify a marriage date I found on familysearch for Howard Henry and Charity Ann Stout. Familysearch states that they married on 31 December 1841 in McGrawville, NY. Doesn’t have a source."
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Date Posted: 2017-05-04

Sean Gale from Grand Ledge, MI writes, "I am looking for information on my 4th x GGF William Gale (born around 1784, died before 1860) or his wife Amelia E Gee (born around 1797, died 1879 in Jackson MI). I would like to find birth, marriage, or death records as well as the names of Amelia’s parents. Their children were Elizabeth Gale (b. 1820), Samuel Gale (b. 1821 and shoemaker in Westchester), and my 3x GGF Hiram Lyons Gale. William Gale’s parents were Joseph Gale and Anne Stevens."
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Date Posted: 2017-02-24

Glen Singer from Iola, Kansas writes, "I am looking for information on Justus Emerson Babcock (b 1799 in Massachusetts) lived and raised his family in Courtland, NY with his wife Keziam Alvord. I am interested in his children, but also his parents and descendants. Thank you."
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Posted: 2017-01-31

Janice Caughey Wright writes, "My maternal grandfather was Carl S. Price. I would like more information on him and his family. His father's name was Ephraim Price and I believe he lived in Virgil, NY. My mother's name was Betty Grace Price Caughey and she had a brother named Stanley Price. They grew up in Cortland. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 2017-01-26

Diane Buchanan writes, "I am looking for information on the families & more. Martha E Thompson married Harvey D Hollister in 1880; Marcia E, 1861-1935 Cortland, NY. Phoebe Brown m Thomas W Buchanan 1800’s no nfo on her before marriage, Levi Smith, Sr m Sarah Hodges children Levi, Chloe, Deliverance n more. Would like to find out more."
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Date Posted: 2016-12-26

Amy Rogge of Westfield, IN writes, "I spend a great deal of time in Erieville, NY. I am researching both the Ladd and Wood families of Virgil, NY. My great-grandmother was Inez Seamans (Smith) of Virgil. I cannot find any ancestors of Abigail Ann Wood (Ladd). I am also searching for information about George W. Wood, specifically, the name of his first wife who was the mother of George B. Ladd, Abigail's husband.
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Date Posted: 2016-12-14

Tonya King of Idaho writes, "I am looking for information on my Segur family from Preble, Cortland County. James Segur (1782-1842) married Cynthia Crofoot (1785–1864) about 1806. They had several children born in Preble:
Birth of Son Elizur C Segur(1807–1844)
Birth of Daughter Emily Segur(1809–1875)
Birth of on Don Alfonso Segur(1811–1886)
Birth of Daughter Adelia (Adaline) Segur(1814–)
Birth of Daughter Baby Segur(1816–)
Birth of Daughter Cynthia Louisa Segur(1820–1914)
Birth of Son James A Segur(1822–1888)
Birth of Daughter Lucy M Segur(1826–1844)
Birth of Daughter Ann Matilda Segur(1827–)

I cannot find more information about where the Segurs came from or James' parents. I believe the family were in Preble until moving around 1837, passing through Syracruse en route to Ohio.
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Date Posted: 2016-12-14

Mathew Thornton writes, "I discovered today that my third great grandfather was born in Solon around 1746. I was wondering if you might be able to locate his birth record. Please reach out with any questions."
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Date Posted: 2016-12-14

Ken O'Donnell writes, "I am looking for my GGF, who lived in Cortland from the 1870s-80s to 1920s. I have some information about him after 1888, (marries Margaret Morrisey), and various children births (10), including my GF, Raymond O’Donnell, but cannot get emigration or parental information. I suspect that he is was a resident of the St Patrick Male Orphan Asylum in Cortland (as he is cited along with dozens of other young boys in the 1880s census as a resident of “Westchester” ). Unfortunately, his name is NOT on any official list I can find from the orphanage itself. I would love that theory to be debunked and a long family history opened, but any insight will do! Besides Pre 1880s information, I also cannot find any death certificate/burial information.
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Date Posted: 2016-12-14

Neil Hayes Pendleton from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and there is a road named after them. The 1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 2016-11-16

Marti Dell of Portland OR writes, "I have been trying to figure out the parents of my 3rd great grandmother, Elizabeth Emily Reynolds, for a long time. She was born in Cortland county, NY on June 28, 1825. She married Lucius Kingsbury Rose on March 31, 1850 in Cortland, Cortland county, NY. I do not have access to the 1825, 1835, or 1845 NY State census records, and am not sure how to get them. I also do not have names of any siblings for Elizabeth. She and Lucius moved to Iowa soon after their marriage, as they are in Iowa in the 1856 Iowa State Census. I noticed that there was a Judge Joseph Reynolds in Cortland that would be about the right age to be her father, but I could not find enough information on him to see if she was one of his children. But I see there was also a Methodist minister named Israel Reynolds that was there by about 1818, and in the 1855 NY Census there is also an Eli Reynolds that could be a father, and there are a couple Reynolds that could be siblings. But nothing that gives me a clue which it might be. My presumption is that they had left for Iowa before the 1855 New York state census was taken, because I can find Lucius’ parents in the NY 1855 census with one of their youngest daughters, and I can find at least one of Lucius’ siblings still in Cortland then also. But I do not find them in New York for the 1855 Census. Do you have any suggestions of either on-line resources, or could you point me to someone who would be willing to look at the state censuses that I cannot find and do some additional research for me? I am willing to pay them. I just don’t have the resources (in either time or money) to make the trek there that I would like to - to do the research myself.
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Date Posted: 2016-09-19

Kathryn Baker writes, "I am looking for living relatives of Tacy Babcock who lived in Cortland in or about 1833."
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Date Posted: 2016-08-17

Stephanie Benson of Rochester NY writes, "I am requesting any information you have about the Vincent L and Mary Odak Fowler family in Cortland NY. They lived in Cortland around 1958- 1963. I’m interested in where Stephanie Fowler was baptized in 1961. Born 2-5-1961 and where she was born. Also interested in information on Daniel Houlihan, public works commissioner around that same time and his wife, Betty I believe."
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Date Posted: 2016-07-24

Alida Millham of Laconia, NH writes, "I have in my possession some genealogy information for the Newton family who were, at one time, living in Homer, NY. The last entry in the small booklet is Frank Merrick Newton Born April 29, 1863. He married Hortense Olney 28 Nov 1898. They had one daughter born 4 months after Frank Newton died, named Elizabeth Newton on March 29,1900. Elizabeth married D’Elbert Ernest Keenan February 1923. Their son, Michael, was born in August 1924. Although D/Elbert and Elizabeth divorced, this packet somehow remained with the Keenans. They were relatives of mine. D’Elbert died in 1975, his son, Michael died in 1990 or so. I do not know what happened to Elizabeth. I do not want to throw out this information and am trying to figure out what to do with it. It starts with Richard Newton who came from England 1640. (Marlborough, MA.) Died at 100 in 1701. There is also a letter from Nellie Rice Molyneaux, a genealogist for the Colonial Order of the White Crane to Charles Newton of Homer.
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Date Posted: 2016-07-06

Molly Harris writes, "Does anyone know if there are Catholic church records of Cortland available for 1853-1855? I'm seeking the marriage of my Irish immigrant second great grandparents, William Welch/Walsh and Honora Keating/Caton in about 1853 to 1854, and the baptism of their son Michael Welch/Walsh in March to April 1855. Thank you so much."
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Date Posted: 2016-07-05

Bob Pittman writes, "I am looking for additional information about the Barry family. Any additional information would be helpful. I found this 1901 obituary: Thomas Crimmins was born in Ireland in 1812. His maternal grandfather (last name Barry) and his granduncle came to America in 1734. Other relatives arrived in 1822, and took possession of land acquired on the Onondaga reservation, now Cortlandt (sic) county, where many of Mr. Crimmin’s kinsmen still live.”
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Date Posted: 2016-07-01

Laurie Coleman writes, "I am looking for information about my great-great grandmother Julia M. Hall. She married Burington Durfee in 1879. They had 6 children. Their youngest child Laura Anna Durfee was my paternal grandmother. On Laura’s birth certificate (1898) it lists Julia’s birthplace as Cortland NY. We were always told that she was a Native American but I can’t prove that. Burington was listed as being born in Madison County in 1850. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2016-06-29

James M. Law writes, "My Grandmother was born Ellen Della Lynch. Her sisters Mary Lynch and Elmira Lynch. All 3 girls worked at Crescent Corset. My Grandma waited tables and cooked at a restaurant in Cortland. Elmira also had a hot dog stand and small filling station in Cortland. She may have had a partner Halley Keeler? Mary was married to John Peterson from Truxton. My last name is Law. Other family names are Mary Ida Rossman, Ethel Stone, Robert Lynch, Harry Lynch, Sylvester Lynch and Bell and Lena Talcott. Any information will be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2016-06-08

Kathy Sherwood writes, "I am researching my Sherwood Family Tree. I am searching for more information on Jeremiah Sherwood, my third great grandfather: 1794 -1850, Preble, Cortland, NY. Would like to know the maiden name of his wife: Mary A. and any earlier ancestors."
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Date Posted: 2016-06-07

John H Livingston writes, "I am seeking any information I can get about my aunt Estelle (Stella) (Congdon, Bement) Pierce born Estelle Congdon 16 May 1920 in Virgil, Cortland NY and who died 19 Oct 1990 in Cortland NY. She married Melvin Pierce in Cortland NY and I would like to know where they both are buried. I believe it is somewhere in PA."
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Date Posted: 2016-06-07

Ruth Earnshaw from Missouri City TX writes, "I have been searching for more information on my Aunt Esther. She and my grandmother Ruth were both born in Cortland/Buchanan. Esther was born Esther Hundley, January 9, 1899 she had worked at the hat factory where the building is still standing. She married Daniel J. Sabito and then divorced in 1946. My aunt later married Bill Kinney (I think in my recollection) and I think she died in 1980 and is buried in Peekskill. Aunt Esther and my grandmother are in the Baisley line with Phoebe Tuttle... wondering if you have anyone in that area that does genealogy and could take a look at what I have so far."
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Date Posted: 2016-05-25

Frances Mitchell from Austin TX writes, "Anyone know about records for a railroad employee Cortland NY? My uncle was an employee 1910-1940. Is it possible photos were taken of employees?"
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Date Posted: 2016-05-24

Ronald Rowley writes, "We are looking for birth records for Moses Rowley b 1784 in Greene NY. He is buried in the Rowley cemetery at Texas Valley. His wife's name was Mercy Buck, Tarbell, Rowley. We will be in the area about the 24th of this month but will be checking our emails on our trip from Arizona, we leave on the 18th. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
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Date Posted: 2016-04-15

Joan Shadinger from Penrose CO writes, "I am looking for two families, Howe & Lewis. The Howe sisters are Sylvia & Gerrie last known in Cortland area, they knew me as Joan Stebbins. This was in 1950/51, after my baby brother was born. Also Lida & Larry Lewis. We used to live on Railroad Ave in Cortland before we all moved, my mother Ethel used to babysit the Howe girls. Last known Lewis family or at least Lida, lived in Newark area in 1960; they had little brother in wheelchair. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 2016-04-12

Jane West writes, "I am looking for my birthmother. I was born June 1965 at Cortland Hospital. She would be 85-86 years old today. Her father owned an auto repair shop and her mother was a homemaker. She was the oldest of 5 children (I think she had 3 sisters and 1 brother) and was 35 when she gave birth to me. She had 2 sons older than me. Son #1 was 12 (1953) when I was born, Son #2 (1960) was 5 when I was born. She had a 3rd son who she gave up for adoption. He is 2 years older than me. She wore glasses since she was about 10. She worked in a factory after high school and was married around the same time but divorced her first husband. My birthfather was working/visiting from Syracuse and has never been informed about her pregnancy. She had little or no contact with her immediate family and limited financial resources. I am not after any money or personal relationships with any of these people (they would have to initiate personal contact first). I have my own wonderful family. I just really would like to find my roots. I would appreciate any information in my search."
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Date Posted: 2016-04-12

Katie Piros writes, "I am looking for information for William Sisk. Married to Ellen (occasionally listed as Helen) before their divorce and her remarriage. They had three children, John, William and Francis (nicknamed Dick). William was adopted. His birthdate would have been 1870/80s."
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Date Posted: 2016-04-12

Joan Shadinger from Penrose CO writes, "I am looking for two sisters, Sylvia & Geraldine Howe from Cortland NY area. Last I knew Sylvia was a Guernsey from McGraw & sister Gerrie was in Cortland area. Would like to know if anyone remembers them? I live in Penrose Co now, but used to live in Cortland and grew up knowing them. The last time I saw them both at same time was at K-Mart in South Cortland back around 1983/4 before I moved. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 2016-03-23

Marianne Cashman of Binghamton NY writes, "I am looking for an obituary and any other family information for a James O'Connell born around 1853 in Ireland and died in Cortland in in 1904. He was my husband's great grandpa. He was married to Bridget Dore... I think in Ireland. I am also looking for info as to what year he came here from Ireland and where in Irleand he was born. I believe he came after he married Bridget in Ireland. They are buried in St Marys cemetery in Cortland. James and Bridget had five children: Kathyrn, Mary, James, Margaret and Nellie."
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Date Posted: 03-01-2016

Robert West of Lexington KY (formerly of Detroit, MI) writes, "I am in the process of putting together a family tree in ancestry.com and I am stuck at my great-grandmother Aileen Monk (maiden name Reynolds, 1st married name Boyce). She passed away in 1937 and her last residence is Marathon, Cortland, NY. I have spent multiple days searching the internet, paying search databases, etc. and all without any luck. Her daughter, Eunice M. Boyce (married name Brown) was my grandmother and was young when Aileen passed. All I am looking for is an exact date and maybe a cemetery if one is available."
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Date Posted: 01-25-2016

Dorothy Lindsey from St. Louis, MO writes, "I am looking for information on Michael McKeel, 1830 Freetown. His children born in Cortland are Amanda McKeel Emerson, Levi McKeel, and Asa McKeel. Buried in Freetown Cemetery are Levi-1848 and Freelove McKeel-1842, daughter of Asa and Huldah McKeel. Asa also married Charlotte Hunt and Almira Davis. Any information would be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2015-09-07

Joelle K. Beebe of Mt. Pleasant, MI writes, "Looking for any information regarding my great (x4) grandmother Catherine Allen. She was born in 1818, in Cortland, NY. She moved to Medina Couty, Ohio and married widower James Mather Beebe on March 5, 1843. They moved to Michigan and had 5 children. (Joel, William R. Albert, Ellen, and Myron.) She died in 1877 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I know nothing of her family other than her and an A. R. Allen that her son William R. Beebe mentioned getting a letter from during the Civil War. Any information anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2015-09-07

Frances Renfer of Iowa writes, "I am in Iowa and I am looking for information on Mr. And Mrs. Roswell Francis who lived in Virgil in the 1800's - approx. 1825 to 1879 - these are great grandparents on my mother's side. Thanks so much."
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Date Posted: 2015-08-23

Christine C Stone of Syracuse NY writes, "Our great grandfather Thomas Simms was a second lieutenant in the Civil War. He was married to Elizabeth Jane Van Hagen, we believe from Preble. They had an adopted daughter Catherine Elizabeth Simms Campbell Parsons. She divorced grandpa Campbell and married grandpa Parsons who was from Cortland. She was our great grandmother. She went by the nickname of Kitty and we believe adopted from Middlesex, MA. We are seeking any information relating all three.

Our great grandfather on the other side of the family was Herbert Thomas Hollister, md. May Seaman from Virgil. Her father was the Fire Chief in Virgil and ran, we believe, the livery. Our grandmother was Fannie Martha Hollister Campbell. She was named after her grandmother Fannie Morris Seaman, we believe from Ohio Morris, family ties. Herbert Thomas Hollister was a Mason, business owner, Fire Captain and Mason.

There is a large family Hollister plot in the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Our great grandfather died in 1992 and they have a separate plot. I believe G23. Family buried there are most of this side Hollister, Simms, Seaman. Our father Herbert J. Campbell and his sister Noreen Campbell Lovett.

Any connecting information would be appreciated. Lacking information is with Thomas Simms, Elizabeth Jane Van Hagan Simms, and adopted daughter Catherine Elizabeth Simms, Campbell, Parsons. Appreciate any assistance."

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Date Posted: 2015-07-19

Sally Spehr of Tampa, FL writes, "I would appreciate any free information you can provide me on links or other information confirming Alton Brooks Parker had a brother named Henry Frank Parker born in Cortlandville. I believe Henry was born about 8 years after Alton which would make his birth date about 1860. I would really like to get a copy of Henry Frank Parker's birth certificate as he is my Great Grandfather."
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Date Posted: 2015-06-15

Shirley (Ackles) Ripley writes, "I was at the cemetery in Preble NY today and I noticed a grave next to my parent's grave, the names are John and Julia Ackles and I wondered how they were related to my parents Harold and Hazel Ackles. My mom's maiden name was Carpenter."
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Date Posted: 2015-06-15

Russell Gee from Lewiston, Idaho writes, "I'm trying to locate more detailed information on Moses Gee b. June 24, 1765 (my Gx4 Grandfather), son of Derosel Gee and husband of Abigail Rush. 1850 Census (Virgil) shows he and Abigail living with his daughter Catherine and her family. I'd like to know more about where he lived in Cortland County in his earlier life, if he served in the military, etc. (his brother John B. Gee's service is well documented and he was 2 yrs junior to John). I have Moses and Abigail's children's names. I'd also like to know more about the Rush family."
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Date Posted: 2015-06-15

Ted Bates of Fort Wayne, Indiana writes, "In past years I have contributed many topics regarding my Bates and collateral families on the Homer web page. I am very familiar with Homer and have over 400 family and collaterals buried in Glenwood Cemetery alone with the surnames of Bates-Coon-Yale-Stebbins-Rice-Howland-Miller-Blashfield-Mosher-Conger-Bly-Coon-Bushby-Rood-Bonney-Marble-Van Epps and many others. Most I already connect elsewhere into early Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

My 3d g grandparents were Joseph and Amelia Babcock Bates formerly of Rhode Island who settled in Homer about 1808 where he had purchased property from an Esther Knapp in 1807, then becoming the Bates Carriage and Blacksmith enterprise with their 9 children. I have that deed. Their grandson Charles Bates formed the Homer Cortland Band in the mid 1870’s and Alexander Bates 1814-1892 was the Principal musician for the 157th NYSV comprised of those from Homer, Hamilton and Truxton during the Civil War.

Alexander Bates 1st wife was Lavina Yale 1811-1888 last and 14th child of Waitstill Yale and Sarah Hover buried as well with Alexander and Joseph in Glenwood Cem. These are direct descendants of Elihu Yale founder of Yale University. Three of Josephs children married siblings of Waitstill and his wife Sarah.

The Bates family were all mainly blacksmiths and carriage makers and carriage painters and matriculated with the times into the automobile industry both in Detroit and Studebaker in South Bend, Indiana. I have a huge paper trail for the family and would be willing to share that which I have gathered over the last 30 years.

I am always seeking new information on these and many other Homer citizens either related to or collaterals of my family in Cortland County. Cortland County genealogy has come a long way over the years and I appreciate all your efforts on this project. In past years Tim Stowell was in contact with me.

Theodore H. Bates,4004 W. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818-1527. Cell: (260) 602-9672/ Home: (260) 602-9672

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Date Posted: 2015-04-27

Chris Brooks writes, "I am looking for information about James Brooks who moved from Truxton to Harmony around 1820. His father was also James Brooks and his mother was Phoebe. The whole family migrated from Killingly Connecticut after the Revolutionary War and moved west to upstate New York."
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Date Posted: 2015-04-27

Mattie Scott writes, "I have an old family letter full of details that says that my grandfather, Roy Norman Buell, who was born in 1872, was the illegitimate son of Alton Brooks Parker's younger sister Harriet Olive Parker, who was born in 1856 in Cortland. The father was evidently her music teacher. She was whisked off by the family to avoid scandal and later married off to someone named Tilden; they were set up on a ranch in the Dakota Territories. My grandfather was adopted by the Buell family in Connecticut and learned of his true parentage when he turned 21; he subsequently tracked down Harriet and kept in fond touch with her until his death in Australia in 1923. I ran across this letter from my great-aunt Marian Buell Wild after my mother had died; I don't think she ever told my father, Roy Buell Jr., about it. I have tried and tried to trace Harriet's life but have had no success. There was a family named Dunham with several generations of prominent homeopathic physicians who were close to the Parkers, apparently, and Dr. Carroll Dunham's wife, Harriett Kellogg Dunham, apparently wrote a number of letters to someone in the Parker family about the child, which are now lost. Does anyone have any information about any of this? I am following up all leads, however slim."
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Date Posted: 2015-03-06

Christine (Mackey) Kahley writes, "Looking for an obituary for Charlotte Bradbury Mackey who died in 1852 at the young age of 35. She had 8 children and was married to Aaron Mackey b. 1820. Any information on the Bradburys or Mackeys from Cortland in the early 1800's is appreciated.
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Date Posted: 2015-03-06

Kdal writes, "Looking for maiden name of James Dalton's wife Mary. James emigrated from Ireland, appears in the 1900 federal census."
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Date Posted: 2015-02-20

Maria Babcock writes, "I was in the orphanage in Cortland in the early 1940’s. I know it has been destroyed, but I am looking for records of my having been there. My mother’s name was Mary Magee and my father’s name was Stanley Sandler. I don’t know if my mother named me Magee or Sandler. I was born 8-24-1941."
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Date Posted: 2015-02-20

Jamie Base from Syracuse writes, "Looking for William J. Pochard, born in Ohio about 1886. He worked as a painter and also for Cortland Line Co. in the early 1920’s. He married Edna L. Conine around 1913 and they lived on 27 Groton Ave according to the 1924 Cortland city directory. It states that she is a widow. He died sometime between 1920 -1923 or 1924."
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Date Posted: 2015-02-01

Kdal writes, "Looking for James Dalton emigrated from Ireland. Married a woman named Mary surname unknown. Any NFC would be appreciated. James Dalton is my husband Leo Dalton's great-grandfather."
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Date Posted: 2015-01-21

James Larson writes, "Would you have anything on a Joseph W. Henry Born in Homer Cortland County in about 1823. We are trying to find out if this traces back to Patrick Henry. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 2015-01-21

Barbara Jones from Hamlin NY writes, "I am trying to search for Ida Mae Jacobs. Ida moved from Tioga County to Cortland about 1890-1910."
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Date Posted: 2015-01-21

Barbara Davis from Roxbury NY writes, "I recently found in the Union Valley Cemetery, Taylor, NY in Cortland County: Augustus Ballou died 1855 age 57, also Ballou, Vesta Fuller (Velorus) died 1852, age 54. I have been looking for Augustus Ballou and I believe this is my Augustus born 1797 in South Mendon, Mass. He had a family in Lexington, NY Greene County. Augustus also bought land in 1841 from John A. Alden in Union Valley. Can anyone tell me anything about these two people. I would appreciate any information, and will share what I have on this Ballou family."
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Date posted: 2014-12-12

Mary Anne writes, "Anna Fuller married to Harry Porter. I think these people were from Cortland and ended up in Sidney NY. Looking for birth and death records, and sisters or brother and/ or parents."
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Posted: 2014-12-03

Richard Barnes of Tully NY writes, "I have toured the Atwater Cemetery looking for Barnes and find a Cora Barnes and a Burt Barnes marker, also a Olive ( my grandmother), Clifford ( uncle ) and William ( cousin ) Barnes. My question is my Grandfather who was Harold Burdette Barnes was married to Olive Barnes from Dec. 17 1910 shows no record of him buried at this cemetery which I know he was and died 1978. Could this Burt Barnes be a Burdette Stephen Barnes born 1861 and the marker with the dates of 1890/1978 be mis-marked?"
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Date Posted: 2014-11-11

Virginia Goldstein from Helotes, Texas writes, "I descend from several families that were in Cortland County, Homer by 1820. I have scanned several books about the History of Cortland county and have been on findagrave and ancestry.com. But I still have questions.

Jacob Sanders family seems fairly well documented. His daughter, Mary/ Polly married Hiram Wood. The Wood and Smith families are not so easy to track. Hiram Wood's father was William and mother Mary/Polly came by 1814 to Homer supposedly from Hinsdale Vermont. If it exists, I would like more information about the Woods family. --it has been difficult locating information about them.

James Smith had son Cornelius and Cornelius married Mahitable Forbes. --that marriage may have happened before they moved to Cortland. Cornelius', son Lyman married Mary Wood, dau of Hiram. Lyman Smith and father in law Hiram Wood moved families to Wisconsin by 1850. I only just found James Smith reference and that Cornelius was his son and have little information about Cornelius. Of course with a name like Smith it is more difficult. James had another son named Leroy C.

Please advise if there are other resources--I have consulted two books on the history of Cortland county. I didn't know if family files may be at a local history center, or if others may be researching these lines."

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Posted: 2014-10-24

Victoria Lorraine from Texas writes, "Looking for information on Hawley family, my ggg grandmother Lorinda Hawley born in Cortland, abt 1811. She married William Siverd. They resided in Livingston Co., New York, primarily in Dansville and Geneseo."
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Date Posted: 2014-10-03

David Alexander writes, "I am trying to find more info on my family's surname, ended with Warren P Alexander B-1822 in NY also had two children in NY, Dorian 1851 and Charles 1853. An 1840 Census shows a Warren Alexander in Cortland NY.
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Posted: 2014-07-24

Terry Connelly (Leach) writes, "I am hoping to find any information I can on the family Leach. My understanding is they lived in “Texas Valley on the hill.” Any help you can give me is appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2014-07-24

Debbie Boyce writes, "I am looking for information on my Great Grandmother, Anna Elizabeth Fritts (nee Gibson). She lived in the Town of Lapeer, NY. G Grandma Anna was to have had some Native American blood in her."
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Posted: 2014-07-09

Doug Smith writes, "Looking for any information on Evelyn F. Marble. Especially her parents and husband."
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Date Posted: 2014-04-22

Mike Gee of Arkansas writes, "I’m looking for information on the origin of the name for Gee Brook in Cortland County. Which Gee family was it named for?"
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Date Posted: 2014-04-22

Ellen and Elizabeth of Ancestry Sisters writes, "We are searching for any information regarding Laura "Laney" Wright Almy. She was married to Richard Almy and lived in Homer, NY until her death in 1859. She was approximately 70 years old when she died. We are most interested in her parents and siblings."
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Date Posted: 2014-04-12

C Boula writes, "I lived in Cortland at a very young age ...my grandfather Homer Montague and other Montagues lived in the area ...in 1953 my brother Gary Kunes, about 18 months old at the time, and I, Donald Kunes, were placed in an orphanage there ...it was by a river. I was 6 and remember that some of the staff there were abusive, that's all I remember about it. Wondering if anyone had any more info about it."
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Date Posted: 2014-04-12

Sarah Kline writes, "I was interested in locating my two biological brothers! Mother's name would be Prudence Elizabeth Heath or possibly Phillips! My name is Sarah Elizabeth Kline (Heath) born on November 20 1984 so my two brothers were born after that. I am not sure who their father is! If you could help that would be awesome!
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Date Posted: 2014-04-12

Claudia Loomis writes, "Do you have any information on a Roger Soule? My sisters and I are descended from George Soule and have become members of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. I’d appreciate exploring any sources you recommend."
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Date Posted: 2014-02-03

Raymond Cole writes, "I am researching the Martin family in Truxton, Courtland NY. Nathaniel Martin was the father of Bishop Martin. According to information I have uncovered, Nathaniel Martin's wife was known as Naragansett Indian woman. Bishop Martin had a daughter named Almira who married a man by the name of Jeremiah Whaley. He was a shoemaker as was Bishop Martin. Almira Martin was 30 some years younger than her husband and she was his second wife. He had 10 children by his first wife a Theresa Hicks and 5 by Almira. I am basically wanting a name of the Indian woman if there is one anywhere. Also any information about Nathaniel Martin. The family story is that he stole his wife from the Indians and that she was an Indian princess. Romantic. Almira is my great grandmother on my fathers side. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 2014-02-03

Abby Howard Murphy writes, "Working on expanding our Family Tree for Burns family and fiance of my niece (engaged to be married in Nov). Looking for Patrick O Burns b. 1866 (NY), m. Elizabeth “Winnie” or “Lizzie” (Unknown last name) (abt 1893)  b. abt 1871 (Irish Free State). Children include:

• Thomas Patrick Burns b. 25 Sep 1910 m. Laura Jean Gibbs b. 15 May 1912 Homer d. 1980, daughter Andrew W. Gibbs (1864-1931), son of William E Gibbs (1829-191-) and Maria Carpenter (1833-1911) and Bessie E Watkins (1877-1961) daughter Frank Watkins (1857- and Elizabeth Howe (1858-)
• William Burns b. Jun 1894
• Winifred Burns b. May 1899
• Harold J Burns b. 1903
• Mary E Burns b. 1907

I also have some photos I can provide digitally if historians are interested."
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Date Posted: 2014-02-03

Dorris Smith from IN writes, "From Margaret Rowley Silvernail's 1825 will, her first husband William Rowley, a Rev War Vet, was given a land grant of 158 acres in the town of Homer. Is William Rowley buried in Cortland Co. N.Y.? There was a son William Jr., grandsons, John, Nathaniel, Benson, & William Jr. Two granddaughters, Margaret & Julia. Do you have any information about this lost family and the land given to William Rowley? Margaret Rowley married Silvernail and is buried in the Clawson Cemetery, Hector N.Y. Was Margaret's maiden name Clawson? Thank you for your help.
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Date Posted: 2014-01-14

Mark Stahl from Stamford CT writes, "I own a 1964 Corvette that was once delivered to Ames Chevrolet on Main Street 50 years ago yesterday. The long journey this car has been on since leaving Cortland NY is amazing. I am trying to find a dealer plate or tag from that old dealership before the dealership was moved or sold to Royal's location today, somewhere around the early 70's. Any help would be very much appreciated, or if anyone remembers Ames Chevrolet it would be neat to hear from them."
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Date Posted: 2013-12-03

Debbie Adhikary writes, "I am researching the Van Vliete family who used to live in Cortland County, NY. after 1826. They are two brothers, Frederick, born 1813 in Vermont and Henry, born 12 July 1826 in Vermont, possibly Moretown, VT. I am trying to find out about their parents. I believe their mother's first name was Electa, but have not idea what their father's name was. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 2013-11-18

Kathy Clark writes, "Seeking information on James Byron (1835-1929) who worked on the Lehigh Valley RR and was caretaker of Hathaway Estate. He had 7 children including Michael, my ggrandfather. Michael married Mary A. Carroll in St. Mary's Church, Cortland (1890) and then moved to Ilion, NY. Any information would be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2013-11-18

Martin McKendrick from La Quinta, CA writes, "I grew up in Cortland and was a resident there until 1965. However, my family roots are in Solon. My great grandfather, John McKendrick, was a farmer there until he died Feb 28, 1912. I am desperately seeking to know the location of his farm."
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Date Posted: 2013-11-18

Sam writes, "Looking for obituary of grandmother Mae Warburton Dobbs died May 24 1922. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 10-22-2013

Virginia de Ganahl Russell writes, "Did Louise Homer opera singer have any connection to Homer NY? Her grandson, Ernest Stires was a relative who has since died."
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Date Posted: 2013-09-23

Dale Fisher writes, "Looking for information leading to relatives of William Willie Fisher b. 1870 son of William and Mary Fisher. William W. m. Hannah Layton, they had three children including Ira who married Mary Alice Stewart. They had two children in Cortland area. We have traced William and Mary to Kent County England, and followed them to the US in 1850. Mary's parents, Thomas and Charlotte Hunt also came to America about 1852 as did a few of Mary's siblings. However we have not been able to trace William Fisher's parentage or sibling in England. If anyone has information we would be most grateful. Thanks so much."
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Date Posted: 2013-08-31

Jodee Hartjen from Park Ridge, IL writes, "My Great grandfather Cyrus Allen left notes of where he traveled in what years so there is a lot of information, but because he moved around so much as a carpenter, it is hard to trace his family. His notes say he was born January 19, 1846 in Marathon, Cortland County. However, death certificate says he was born Jan 22, 1845. His death certificate says that his father's name was John Allen & mother's last name was Tarbell (no 1st name but I think it may be Jane). I cannot find any John Allen with a Jane Tarbell who had a son named Cyrus. Cyrus also mentions that he has a brother named William Lewis Allen. I want to find his family line going back on his mother & father's side, but there are just too many Allens & John Allen's. Any suggestions?
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Date Posted: 2013-08-31

Kem Hart-Baker from Nichols NY writes, "Seeking information pertaining to a "long lost" cemetery located between Homer and East Homer which is referred to by the author (John Cortland Crandall) of the book "Elder John Crandall of Rhode Island and his Descendants" published in 1949. Supposedly this cemetery (possibly on private land at this time) is located on a hill with a vary large pine tree which marked the yard. There are several Crandall family members buried here including Elias, Avery and many others. Hoping to locate anyone with knowledge of this cemetery and its specific location and if there is any written documentation of the names of those Crandall's that are buried there. Perhaps someone has taken photos of the headstones in the past? Would be most grateful of any and all help with this request. Thank you!"
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Date Posted: 2013-08-01

Barbara Davis from Roxbury NY writes, "I recently found in the Union Valley Cemetery, Taylor, N.Y. in Cortland County: Augustus Ballou died 1855 age 57, also Ballou, Vesta Fuller (Velorus) died 1852, age 54. I have been looking for Augustus Ballou and I believe this is my Augustus born 1797 in South Mendon, Mass. He had a family in Lexington, N.Y. Greene County. Augustus also bought land in 1841 from John A. Alden in Union Valley. Can anyone tell me anything about these two people. I would appreciate any information, and will share what I have on this Ballou family.
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Date Posted: 2013-06-05

Jason Perry from Tampa, Florida writes, "I am seeking any information, facts, documentation, data about Augustus and Joanna Ellis who lived in the Cortland, NY area around 1820-1821. They had, who would have been about 9 years old, a son John Ellis and a daughter, Lucy. Joanna Miller Ellis, I do believe died about 1821 and is supposedly buried in the Cortland area. I would like to find the location and a photo of her grave, if it can be found."
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Date Posted: 2013-05-25

Judith Schlicker Seymour from Indiana writes, "Looking for information on Luther and Joanna Kellogg Holcomb and son Rufus Erasmus Holcomb. Rufus b. 4 Mar. 1786 m. Nancy Gloyd b. 1 Jul. 1796 in Sparta Courtland NY. daughter of Asa and Abigail Benson Gloyd. Rufus and Nancy Gloyd Holcomb were married 4 Jun. 1815 Courtland NY. Believe they were of the Freewill Baptist faith. Luther and Joanna Kellogg buried at Afton NY. Abigail Benson Gloyd buried old burying ground Gabriel Cemetary Schuyler Co NY."
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Date Posted: 05-16-2013

Arthur Jackson from Takoma Park MD writes, "I am seeking information on burial location of Walter McChesney, born in the late 1800's 1880's-1890's of Cortland area, and Bessie McChesney born between 1900 and 1903. Other relatives William Reese, Minnie McChesney, Irene McChesney, Emma McChesney, Lillian M McChesney and James McChesney. Bessie McChesney had two daughters in the 1920's, Minnie and Etta McChesney."
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Date Posted: 04-12-2013

Ronald Rowley writes, "I am looking for information on Moses and Mercy Rowley that lived in Cortland in the 1850-60’s. Mercy died in 1862 and Moses in 1864. They were buried at the Rowley Cemetery in Texas Valley, Cortland NY. Any information would be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 04-12-2013

Catherine McFarlane writes, "I am looking for information regarding my ggg grandfather Leroy Brown b. abt 1826, a blacksmith, married abt 1847 to Elizabeth Baker b. 1825 NY (Smith Baker & Christina Shiffer). Leroy was a blacksmith and at age 37 served in the Union Army of the NY 22 Calvary. I don't know if he returned from the war as Elizabeth remarried by 1870 to David Hunt 1904-1920 Marathon, NY. They had 2 sons my gg granddad Austin L Brown b. 1848 NY d. 1887 Whitneys Pt., NY, the other son Was Arthur 1851-1937. Austin joined the Union Army at age 16, NJ 7th Infantry and was mustered out after 4 months due to illness. He married Alice Peebles (1847-1875) of Marathon, NY abt 1869. they had 2 children, Henry L b 1870, Marathon, and Lillian Pearl b 1873. Alice died when Lillian Pearl was 2 yrs and she was adopted by Austin's widowed aunt, Tamsom Baker Rogers. Austin kept son Henry L and married Celestia Sheppard. Lillian Pearl Brown (Rogers) b. 1873 Marathon d. 1972, Binghamton, NY married Howard Henry Fralic b. Cortland county NY 1873 d 1920 Cincinnatus, NY (Lysander Fralic and Lucina Youngs)--my great grandparents."
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Date Posted: 04-12-2013

Shirley McAninch of Coos Bay, OR writes, "I was talking to a friend tonight and he claimed his late wife, Mary Lou Cashion Blackburn was related to Stephen Hopkins, passenger on Mayflower. Her grandmother was Pearl Hopkins Austin and lived all her life in Cortland, NY. Her parents were John and Wanda Austin Cashion. If you have any information I would love to have it to give to the Blackburn family."
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Date Posted: 02-27-2013

Betty Shelhamer writes, "I would really appreciate the burial location for Esther Drake Knapp who died in Homer 17 Apr 1830. Many thanks."
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Date Posted: 02-18-2013

Michael Spencer writes, "I am looking for information on William R. Bell of Cuyler (about 1879), then Marathon (about 1880) then Homer (about 1900 to 1942) NY. He was born 02 JUL 1857 (possibly in Medusa/Rensselaerville, Albany County, NY). Died 26 JAN 1942 in Homer. Married 12 JUL 1879 at Cuyler Church to Elizabeth Winne/Winnie, daughter of Phillip Winne and Jane Miller. Children were Persis Bell, Ernest William Bell, Helen Harriet Brooks, Bertha A Griffin, Lela Wall, and Pearl M Wakefield. I am at a brick wall as to William's parentage."
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Date Posted: 02-03-2013

Betsy (Abel) Carballo writes, "I am trying to trace the correct father/son relationship of Silas Salisbury and, I believe, his father was Benjamin Salisbury who should have died in Cortlandville NY around 1852. I believe Benjamin was born in MA. The problem is that there are several Benjamin Salisburys in the area and I need to determine exactly which one is the father of Silas. Silas was born in Cortlandville around 1784 and moved to Wisconson in the 1820s. So far I have been unable to find any reliable record linking Silas to Benjamin and am unable to move on with my family tree. Any assistance you can provide would be invaluable."
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Date Posted: 01-21-2013

LC Curtis writes, "I am searching information re ggg-grandmother Lucy Ann Huntington who was born in Cortland and married Abel Babcock. Abel Babcock and Lucy Ann Huntington b. 12 Apr 1800 Leyton, d. 11 Jan 1881 Rock, WI, m. Lucy Ann Huntington (Ezra Huntington and Elizabeth Huntington), b. 23 Feb 1803 Scott, Cortland, NY, d. 8 Oct 1872 Milton, Rock, WI (d/c not on file in WI).
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Date Posted: 12-05-2012

Jay Fry from Hoquiam, WA writes, "From source: Our People, A Story of the Fry Family by Edwin Van Syckle, 1949 I have it that Jason Fry was born 21 Mar 1832 in Cortland, NY to Amherst and Mary (Burlingame) Fry. Also, next 4 children, Harvey (1832), Mary (1835), Waite (1837) and Julia (1839). Is there any way I can confirm this?
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Date Posted: 11-21-2012

Robyn Ender writes, "Trying to find death/burial records for Hannah Maxson. She was widowed, head of house, living in Scott, Cortland in 1820. Her daughter was Lucinda Maxson - married Russell Babcock who was listed as head of that same house in 1830. Hannah may have died in 1831 - but possibly anytime from 1820-1835. I am trying to find who she was the widow of. If anyone has info, please email me."
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Date Posted: 11-02-2012

Limon and Shirley Little write, "I have John Avery Pudney's family Bible, It was presented to him by the S.S. (Sunday School?) of Taylor Church in 1864. John was a Reverend. The bible has lots of records and personal letters in it. If anyone would like a copy of the information they can contact me. John married Caroline Loope."
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Date Posted: 10-26-2012

Gail Derkach writes, "Hello, I am looking for a family by the name of Arnold. They lived in Cortland in 1935 and by the 1940 census they had moved to Warwarsing, NY. The wife's name was Elsie or Elise but I do not know the husband's given name. The wife was a widow in 1940, so the husband may have died in Cortland. They had a grown son named Criss who may or may not have been living with them. Can you find the husband's first name and if he died there? Thank you."
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Date Posted: 09-29-2012

Jeanne & Peter Jeffries write, "Researching William W Hopkins (born Patton Madison NY 1845) and Louisa J Hopkins (born 1843 NY), I find them in the list of 1860 residents of the Cortland County Poor House. William W Hopkins and sister Sarah are listed as residents in 1880 in the Poor House. He is blind. They are children of William and Martha Hopkins of Easton NY. William is from RI born in 1765 and Martha is from NY. She is found on the 1860 census in Truxton Cortland NY as wife of Cyrus Hall with these children: Rosanna Hopkins 19, Louisa J Hopkins 17, William N Hopkins 15, James D Hopkins 9, Charles W Hopkins 7, Ellen M Hall 13, George W Hall 12, Hannah R Hopkins 10, Sarah Hopkins 6, Emily E Hall 3, Thomas J Hall 2. Martha Hall has a grave in Cortland NY in 1860 (Nov 15). I cannot find the poor house on the 1870 census. I wonder where Poor House residents were buried. I am trying to assemble the many children of William Hopkins who came to Eaton NY from RI about 1797. He died in Eaton in 1855.
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Date Posted: 09-29-2012

Carolyn Lewis writes, "Seeking info on Nathaniel Lewis, P.O. Virgil, retired farmer, born in Dryden, March 4, 1815, settled in county 1818, was president and trustee of Virgil Cemetery Association, and United States mail agent for sixteen years. Wife, Mila Glazier, daughter of Stacy and Azsie Branch Glazier, born in Virgil in 1821, married in 1840; children five, names of four - Truman, Augusta, Mary and Isaac R. Parents, John and Jemima Steenburgh, of Orange county, settle in county in 1818, the former died in 1850, and the latter in 1838, ten children."
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Posted: 2012-09-21

Colleen Coleman writes, "Is there a source for the publication The Gee Family of Westchester & Dutchess Counties NY by Robert E Gee? I am looking for information on Jacob B. Gee (b. 1802 Virgil NY) m. Lydia Ballou, and their children William N, Mary, Catherine m/Ezekiel Gorble/Gorball, Halsey, Volney B, Cynthia, Sarah J, and Lydia."
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Date Posted: 08-23-2012

Lynda Walton writes, "Could you direct me to any info on my grandmother Effie Mae (Chapman) Magee? 1895-1934. Died in childbirth at home on 16 Garfield St., Cortland, NY. William Magee was her husband. They had 10 children. My mother, Mary Elizabeth Magee, being one of those children. My mom is 89 and we are trying to do her geneology for her. We went to the Chapman museum in Glens Falls and they were little help. We are trying to find out the name of Effie Mae's mother and so on. Thanks."
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Posted: 2012-08-05

Cindy Butler McFarland writes, "I’m looking for any information on Carrie B. Newton, born 1875, who married Edward Butler in 1891 and lived with him in Homer, New York, They are both buried in Glenwood Cemetery. She died June 23, 1934. They had approx. 12 children. I know that part of the line. What I cannot find is any information on Carrie. Any small hint would be helpful!"
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Date Posted: 2012-08-05

Gail Jones writes, "I am trying to find out my great-grandfather's name. My Grandfather was Otis Calvin Lyon, Sr. I know my great-grandmother's name was Margaret. I can find where Margaret was remarried to William B Norton, but no information on my great-grandfather. Please help."
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Date Posted: 2012-08-05

Cliff Anderson from Joy, IL writes, "Hello, I am doing my family history, and my GGrandmother was Carrie Ida Graham Jones, her father was Philo Jones and wife Helen. I have found that Philo was a farmer in Homer, New York, Born about 1833. I am told that Carrie was adopted by the Jones’s and that she was half Indian, but have no information showing this to be true, and I am unable to find any information on the Jones family other then what I have here. If someone has old photos of Philo, I have a photo that older family members think might be Philo. I would like to get as much information on the family as I can, photos, locations, Military service, etc."
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Date Posted: 07-23-2012

Sean Kelly from Camarillo CA writes, "I am looking for information regarding Olive Gates (b. 1837 in Cortland), daughter of Davis Gates and Lucinda Bonney. In particular I am interested in her (alleged, as I have no record of it) marriage to Henry Kelly (b. 1836 in Cortland), believed to be the son of a Irish immigrants (Henry (?) and Catherine (?) Kelly). Any information about Henry and Olive’s progeny and demise would also be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 07-11-2012

Kathy Emerson writes, "My cousins and I have been trying to find information on our Great Grandparents for years with no success. I have found many records stating that they lived in Scott, Cortland NY, through Ancestry.com. But nothing further than that. My grandfather was Vincent Brown, b 1858, d 1930 and his wife was Emma Bennett, (we think) born 1868 d 1938. I would like to get as much info as possible but especially on Emma like what her parents names are and where they were from. Many family stories are that our gg grandmother was 100% American Indian, but not even sure if this is the correct grandmother. I am hoping you can help me out in finding some of this information. Thank you so much."
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Date Posted: 06-23-2012

Eileen Bridge from Oxford Ohio writes, "I am trying to find out who were the parents of Curtis Lathrop Kinney Sr. who was born about 1815. Near as I can tell he lived most of his life in McGrawville Cortland County. He was married 3 times and had several children with his third wife Carmelia Salisbury. One of his children was Curtis L. Kinney Jr who married Mittie Alger. Their son Wesley Alger Kinney eventually moved to Cumberland Maine and was my grandfather. I would be very interested in learning more about the Kinneys of McGrawville/Cortland and particularly I would like to figure out the connection between Ira Kinney who I believe was one of the first Kinney's to come to Cortland county and Curtis Lathrop Kinney Sr. who is the furthest back I can trace my lineage. Thanks for any help!"
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Date Posted: 06-23-2012

Sandie Clifford writes, "I am looking for information on William and Margaret Clifford. They were listed on the 1900 census, William was born in NY on/about 1871, unsure of Margaret's DOB, they are listed with 1 child George, by the 1910 census they were listed as living in Willet. They were married in 1895. I hoping not only to find out more about them but possibly their parents if any is listed."
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Joan Stebbins-Shadinger from Penrose, CO writes, "I am looking to see where Marica Bennett Sweet is living now. I lost her last known address in Harrisville, NY. Also, can you help me find a Lida & Larrry Lewis who used to live on Railroad Ave in Cortland back in the early 60's? They used to live down the street from the Stebbins family before they moved to Solon. They had a little brother who was in a wheelchair."
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Date Posted: 05-04-2012

Robert William Scott from Hastings, NE writes, "I am a direct descendant of Adelbert Chauncey Scott and Flora Curtis who married in Dec 26, 1883 in Thomkins Township, Cortland County. I seem to only be able to track my Scott family line back to Adelbert's parents: Chauncey L Scott (1814-1895) and Margaret Lovenia Moffitt (1817-1864). Either Adelbert or Chauncey was the Mayor of Dryden NY according to family lore. Can you link me into the Scott Family line further back? I know there is a farm near Dryden, NY that Adelbert worked. It was valued at ,000 in the 1860 census. How far back does the farm go in the family? I am able to pursue the Moffit and Curtis lines further back, but am stymied on the Scott line."
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Date Posted: 04-26-2012

Nancy Pexa from Avon, CT writes, "Looking for information about Joseph Hollenbeck, father of Eugene Hollenbeck who became Eugene H. Coon. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 04-23-2012

Camilla Corrigan Comerford writes, "Married to James Comerford, aka Jim. Jim's father was Neil Dexter Comerford Jr. His grandfather was Neil Sr. from Cortland NY. We are in the process of a geneology search. Can you give me any information on Jim's grandfather. Jim's dad died when Jim was very young and he does not even know if he had any siblings. Any information would be appreciated. 404-579-7841"
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Date Posted: 04-10-2012

Will Millard writes, "I am searching for my family that lived in Homer, Cortland County, New York. According to the 1850 United States Federal Census this is the family I am searching for. I need to document this family for a DAR application for my daughter. Home in 1850: Homer, Cortland, NY: Lewis C. Burr, Age-30; Cordelia Burr, Age-39; John H. Burr, Age-7; Frances A. Burr, Age-5; Clarissa Burr, Age-3; Harriet Burr, Age-1. All born in New York."
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Date Posted: 04-04-2012

Doris Falkenberg from Ormond Beach, FL writes, " I am researching the Cook family who lived in Cortland, NY. Robert Cook 1904, married Louise Marble on 12/25/1925. They both died, Robert in 1963 and Louise in 1987. They had 4 children, Roland, Ruth, Ellen, and Derun. I have been unable to find out any information on the children as I don't have their dates of birth. I know Louise and Robert are buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery, and I found the family in the 1930 Census. Can you provide me with any additional information?"
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Date Posted: 03-07-2012

Thomas Curri writes, "Looking for any marriage record for C. Porchetta and A. Curri in/about 1923 in Cortland, NY. Am trying to locate the residence of my ancestors Benardi and Cecilia Verrico; with daughter, Assunta in the 1910 Cortland census (Ward 3). Records verify their presence but the location address is absent."
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Date Posted: 03-07-2012

Steve Hollands writes, "I am seeking information on Lucia (?) who was married to Dr. Luther Rice. (They were my 4th Great-Grandparents.) They lived in Homer NY c1790s -1818. They were likely married in the late 1790's. I would like learn who Lucia was, who her parents, grandparents,etc were."
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Date Posted: 03-07-2012

Betti O'Brian from Atlanta, Georgia writes, "I am looking for information on the marriage of my 3rd Great Grandfather, Daniel Gage, born about 1840. He married a woman named Derinda about 1862. They lived in Willet, Cortland, NY and had a daughter by the name of Sarah A. Gage, born in 1863. I would really like to find out the maiden name of Derinda. Daniel died in 1909 and Derinda in 1917. Both are buried at Southstreet Cemetery in Triangle NY."
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Date Posted: 03-07-2012

Susan DeWitt Wilder from Scarborough, ME writes, "I am searching for information on my grandfather's family. His name was Charles E (Everett--unsure of spelling) Knickerbocker. He lived at 10 1/2 Main Street in Cortland when he enlisted in WWI. He was first reported missing in action on June 27,1918, then identified as wounded formerly missing in action in the Watertown, NY paper on August 3, 1918. I understand he was actually two years too young when he enlisted. We have little information on his family. He married Doris Blanche Wilder of Leominster, MA after the war.
Thank you."
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Date Posted: 01-30-2012
Debra Freeman writes, "I am looking for information or descendants of Bernice Mae Jones, born in Cortland, NY Sept 1920. Her mother was Olive King Jones and father Thomas Jones. She had 2 brothers, Donald Jones and Carl Jones. Bernice gave my mother up for adoption in Jan of 1945. Any information would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 01-30-2012

Janet Stebbins writes, "I am trying to find information on my great grandfather William Henry Dempster. Have been unable to trace him back any further than 1880 census. I know that William was born in New York in 1855, his father was born in Scotland and his mother was born in NY. William attended the Cortland Normal School (year unknown but about 1872) where he became a teacher, later was a professor and moved to South Dakota to head the normal school there. His wife was Stella Janes born in Michigan who was a music teacher and I believe that she probably attended the Cortland Normal School which is probably the place they met and maybe were married in Cortland but I have not been able to find a marriage certificate. Thanks!"
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Date Posted: 01-30-2012

Janet Owings writes, "Would like to know something of my ancestors. Father Leon Powers, mother Elizabeth Thornton Powers."
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Date Posted: 01-11-2012

Bill and Caroline Schoch write, "Frank Turner was living in Cortlandville, Cortland NY on the 1910 census. He had a wife Ruth and children Harriet and William. I would like to find out if he is buried in a cemetery around there."
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Date Posted: 2011-12-12

Barb Merrill Flint writes, "I have been looking for Henriette Sweet, wife of Rensselaer Merrill. They married 3/18/1824 in Cortland. I can’t find any records of her, except that her mother, Olive, lived with her and family after moving to Elmira. Hopefully someone can help me with finding her parents, who were born in Mass."
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Date Posted: 2011-11-27

Bill Howard from Virginia writes, "I am looking for information on Robert and Eliza Howard who were English immigrants to the Cortland / Troy area. Robert would have been born in 1826 and Eliza would have been born in 1830. Robert may have been a gardener. Their children include Emma E, Alice, Matilda, John Calvin (my great grandfather), Frank F. Jedadiah B, William A, Fred, Charles, Henry and Lewis. Any and all leads would be greatly appreciated.
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Date Posted: 2011-11-23

John Borland writes, "I am finding a lot of information in the 1910 Census, on four family lines. My current project deals with a young man, Robert Bond or Robert A Bond, who ran away from home in California and was disowned. His records are very hard to come by but he may have come home to his birth place of Cortland. Born in about 1914 in Cortland, NY to Ivan Edward Bond and Hazel Glen Terwilliger. Possible Death record: Social Security Death Index November 1981, Cortland, NY (the form shows about the same birth date). I have found him in 1920 & 1930 Federal Census Records with his parents then he just vanishes.

Do you have any recommendations on how to confirm that this is Robert Bond or not, the son of Ivan Edward Bond or Hazel Glen Terwilliger, from local records? Perhaps, this is a local man who spent his entire life in Cortland. If that is the case then this is not the Robert Bond I am looking for. What local records do you recommend I try to access, such as Census, County or Cemetery Records.
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Date Posted: 11-18-2011

Roger Galpin writes, "I am researching the Pollard family and trying to determine the first Pollard to arrive in Virgil or at least Cortland Co. I believe I am a direct descendant of James Pollard (b. 1755, d. 1828). He may be the same James buried in Highland Cemetery in Lapeer? But I haven't found a record showing how/why/when he came to NY from MA or another state. It's possible a son or sons came first and he followed to live with them in older age. Thanks.
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Date Posted: 2011-11-08

Rhiannon Zehr writes, "I am looking for information on Lyman H. Rice and Huldah C. Town who were married in Cortland Co. in 1832. Lyman died in 1843. I am trying to find out who both Lyman and Huldah's parents were. Huldah's father was born in Vermont supposedly in the Revolutionary War.
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Date Posted: 2011-10-24

Phil & Dottie Evans from Rochester, NY write, "I am trying to find the birth record of Hiram Hawley. He supposedly was born in Cortland, NY about 1822. His parents were Rufus Hawley and Ester Miller. Hoping to find record to verify this. Rufus and Ester were from Mass.
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Date Posted: 2011-10-24

Susan Herring from Paradise, California writes, "I am looking for records of the death of my ancestor, Polly Etz. I am hoping to learn her maiden name as well. She was married to Christian Etz, born in Schoharie, NY 14 May 1882. Polly is only known as Etz in the census, was born in 1799 or 1800. Christian was a supervisor and hotel keeper in Cortland during the 1830s and 1840s. If you have any record of Polly's birth, marriage or death I would appreciate the news."
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Date Posted: 2011-10-17

Rebecca Rae Burroughs writes, "My name is Michelle Rae Rebecca Van Scoyk Burroughs. Soon, I will be Rebecca Rae Burroughs. I was born at Cortland Hospital on February 3, 1975, to a beautiful nineteen-year-old woman who gave me up for adoption. I was baptized at St. Mary's Church in March of the same year. I am seeking my family surname-my mother's maiden name. She had five brothers (oldest 22) at the time of my birth. Her family is connected to 4H, American Legion Auxillary, her brothers were athletes, her father was a manager of some kind. I am pretty sure that the family was Roman Catholic, for one of her wishes for me was to be raised as such. If anyone has any leads (newpaper clippings on athletes with the same name between 1970 and 1975 (for her brothers) or knows the surname of this family, please contact me. All I want to do is to thank my birth mother for her courage to bring me into the world at that time in her life. I also want to see if Autism runs in our family. One of her younger siblings was listed as attending BOCES. Our only son, now eight, has high functioning Asperger's, ADHD, and is brilliant. We'd like some health history to help us out. Thank you for any leads in the papers/family name that you might be able to find with these clues. I have been searching for my birth mother since I was twenty-two."
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Date Posted: 2011-10-17

Capt Arthur H Jackson Jr from Takoma Park, Maryland writes, "I am seeking information on my grand parents, William McChesney and Bessie McChesney. Both were born in the late 1880's-1900's. They had two daughters they raised in Cortland New York from the early 1920's through the 1930's, Minnie Belle McChesney born Sept 18, 1921 Syracuse NY (my mother) and Etta McChesney born in Syracuse, dates unknown. Any informaton you can provide would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 2011-10-17

Antoinette Stewart of Harrisburg, PA writes, "I am looking for Seth (1785-1840) and Asa (1807-1881) White. This is a father and son who were in the Courtland NY area in the late 1700's through the early 1800's and then moved to Martin, IN. Seth was married to Esther Griffith and Asa was married to Nancy Holtsclaw. I am looking for any information on the parents of Seth White or where the family may have lived prior to coming to NY. Seth White is my great X4 grandfather."
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Date Posted: 2011-10-02

R. Keene writes, "I am searching for death or burial info on my 4th great grandfather Zebulon Keen. He passed in 1810 at age 45 ( which was still relatively young even in those days). He was born to Isaiah and Ruth "Bisbee" Keen, Pembroke Mass. 1765. Married Hulda Stone and located in Cortland Co. NY. 1796. The only solid info I've ever seen is that he "located on the farm later owned by Mr. Sheffield." Any info would be great, but would prefer to know the circumstances of his death and burial place."
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Date Posted: 09-23-2011

Jamie O'Hare from Ireland writes, " I am looking for information on Partick O'Hair/ O'Hare and his family; Elisa O'Hare, wife, daughters: Jane, Mary, Elisa, Margarette and Ann O'Hare and son Owen O'Hare. They were living in Solon, Cortland, New York when the U.S. census in 1850. I believe Patrick, his wife and his eldest daughter Jane emigrated from my farm in Ireland to the U.S. in 1840."
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Date Posted: 09-12-2011

Barbara Crawford Patterson writes,"I am looking for information on: Andrew C Crawford dob abt 1769, dod 12/1846 Cortland, NY and his wife Hannah McLain (sp) 1780-1834. Exact dates of death (and birth, if available), place of burial, info on children. Any help appreciated."
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Date Posted: 09-07-2011

Debbie Freeman writes, "Do you know if anyone else is researching a Wells Hall of Homer & Cortlandville pre 1850? I am trying to research him since my ancestor William McHenry Hall is in the Wells Hall household in the 1850 census in Cortlandville, NY. Wells Hall, Ann probably Wells Hall's wife."
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Randy Saffell writes, "I am looking for information about Helen E. Leach 17 August 1924, Leon, Cattaraugus, NY (Per 1930 Census) to 11 April 1988, Warren, Warren, PA. She may have lived in Lapeer, Cortland, NY at one time and her last name at time of death is possibly Sheldon. For a period of time in the 1940’s she was married to my father, Lyle Henry Perry 3 May 1922 Ellery, NY – 28 June 1993 Sapulpa, Creek, OK.

My father’s military records shows he was married to her when he worked for General Ice Cream Corp., Leon, Cattaraugus, NY and enlisted in the US Navy on 27 Aug 1943 in Ellicottville, NY. They lived in Leon, Cattaraugus, Box 1, Leon, NY or Box 16, Leon, NY, unfortunately these are the only addresses I have."
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Date Posted: August 11, 2011

Winifred Bixler from Skaneateles, NY writes, "I am trying to find out Lorinda Wakefield's parents names. Her maiden name was Brown and she is buried with her husband George Wakefield in the Atwater Cemetery. I believe she lived in Scott, NY all her life."
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Date Posted: August 11, 2011

Donna Antel writes, "Levi Butler is my great grandfather through his daughter Vera, b.1895. Vera's mother was Julia Walsh, b. 1866 in Ireland. Wilber (Webb) Butler is Levi's father and my gg grandfather. Levi's mother was Caroline Corl, b. 1834 or 1839 (?). Wilber's second wife was Frances E. (? maiden name). The 1870 Census shows an Abbasia Butler, 78, living with the family. I'd like to know who Abbasia Butler is. My grandmother Vera told us that one of our ancestors was an American Indian, but I haven't found who that may be. I'd welcome any information on any of my Cortland/Homer family."
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Date Posted: 08-02-2011

Ted Letts writes, "I am looking for information about Amuel (Ammuel/Amual) M Letts (1827-) and Alexander T Letts (1870-) both of whom lived in Homer, NY. I believe Alexander was the brother of George M Letts (1873-1909) buried in the Glenwood Cemetery. Any information would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 07-20-2011

Jill Brownlee writes, "I was born 7/6/1957 at Cortland Memorial Hospital, was adopted on 12/13/1957 by Olin Duane & Muriel Daloris Mead. If you have any info about my adoption please contact me."
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Date Posted: 07-11-2011

Tammy Blacklock writes, "I am looking for Foster Blacklock 1814-1910 and Ruth Hope Blacklock died in 1895 graves. Can anyone help? They died in Preble, NY."
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Date Posted: 07-06-2011

Patricia Gleason Colin of Sebastian, FL writes, "I am the daughter of Harold Ellis Gleason who was born in Watertown, NY in January of 1912. I am trying to locate relatives on my Father's side of the family. In the 1960's my father's sister Frances Gleason Coleman and my Uncle, Dr. Richard Coleman (who I believe was an Ophthalmologist), and there three children Richard, Ronald and Suzanne Coleman lived in Cortland, NY. My paternal Grandmother's name was Pearl Gleason (I'm not sure if she lived in Cortland, or Syracuse, NY). I do not have information regarding my paternal grandfather. I believe my Aunt & Uncle relocated to Hialeah later in years, but have been unable to locate my family members in that area."
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Date Posted: 2011-06-20

Kathy Button writes, "Our family looking for any information on my great-uncle, Gaylord B. Dann. He was born on August 24, 1927 and died on September 2, 1996. He lived part of his life in Cortland County. We are particularly interested in information about a son, now deceased, that he had with his wife?, Kate Hall."
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Date Posted: 2011-06-20

James D. Mathews from Baldwinsville NY writes, "We are searching for information regarding Eliza C. Holmes who lived in Willet (Texas Valley), NY and was born about Feb 9,1842. She was married to David Robinson Mathews, a Civil War veteran 149th PA volunteers. Their children were Ernest, Charles, Merten. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. As we leave nearby in Baldwinsville, we would be happy to look at records if such are available."
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Date Posted: 2011-05-28

Lucy writes, "Hello. I am trying to find out information on the following family. If you have any or know where I can get it please let me know. Thank you. Henry Barber, birth 22 Feb 1762 in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, Death 21 Mar 1830 in Scott, Cortland, New York. Wife Lucretia Frink, 1761 – 1850, Clark Barber 1776 – 1818, Samuel F Barber 1784 – 1843, John W Barber 1788 – 1860, Gardiner Barber 1790 – 1847, Molly Barber 1795 – , Survilla Barber 1812 – 1894.
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Jean Evens of International Falls, MN writes, "I am searching for the parents and further ancestry of Lucetta Watson. I already have the information for her husband, Luther Heath. I have hit a brickwall on Lucetta Watson. I see that there are Robert (born in about 1778 in Massachusetts) and Salley (born about 1779 in New Hampshire?) Watson in the 1820 and 1830 census for Truxton, New York. These might be Lucetta’s parents, but I cannot make a connection for certain.

Lucetta was born about 1802 in Massachusetts (The date is uncertain). Luther was born about 1794 in Massachusetts (The date is uncertain). Lucetta married Luther Heath, date unknown. However, the 1820 U.S. Census shows 2 adults in Luther Heath’s household and no children. Their first son on the 1860 census was born about 1826 in New York. I have found Luther and Lucetta in Truxton, Courtland, New York in the 1820 U.S. census. The 1830 and 1840 U.S. census finds them in Pitcher, Chenango, New York. The 1850 U.S. Census finds the family in Illinois."

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Date Posted: 04-04-2011

Nancy Ladd Toscano writes,"I am trying to find the parents of my great grandfather Edward Ladd. I know he married Jessie Oliver and she was born in Taylor, Cortland, New York in 1880. I also know that when she married Edward Ladd they lived in Cincinnatus Cortland New York in 1905 -1910. Then it looks like Jessie died and children were sent away. Any more info would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 04-01-2011

Jill Paulus writes, "My gggrandfather was Henry Clark(e) Johnson. I am under the impression that he was a lawyer. He was born around 1851 in Homer, Cortland, NY. His wife was Katherine or Kate Webb. I have absolutely nothing on my gggrandmother, expect that she have been born around 1852. Any info would be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 03-21-2011

Amy Ladd Noble Rogge writes, "I am looking for information about Amos DeForest Smith, supposedly born in 12 Jan 1837 in Virgil. At age 1 he moved to Chapmanville PA. He lived until 1930 in PA. I would like to know who his parents were. Census say his father and mother were from NY.

His son, Roy Stone Smith, was born (1863) in Chapmanville PA and married my great grandmother, Inez Ola Seamans, of Virgil, NY on 31 Mar 1887, also in Virgil. I know many of the Seamans family lived in Virgil, NY and see that many of their graves are in the Virgil rural cemetery.

My grandmother was Mildred Lucille Smith Lounsbury, of Syracuse. I am quite curious about the Virgil connection - Amos' family connection there and why Amos' son Roy married someone from Virgil. Why and how would he have met my great grandmother there?"
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Date Posted: 2011-03-01

P M Wilke from Los Angeles, CA writes, "I am looking for information my ggg grandparents William Martindale and Eliza Lamb that lived in Homer, Cortland in the 1820's."
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Date Posted: 02-28-2011

Lucinda Pinchot writes, "I am looking for information about my great, great grand mother Emily Hayes (married Jared Clarke in 1828) she was born in Truxton in 1808."
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Date Posted: 02-25-2011

Cheryl Leutjen writes, "I am looking for the names of the parents of my great-great-great grandfather, George Washington Hunt. His obituary says he was born Feb. 12, 1816 in Cortland County, New York. However, I don’t know the name of the town nor anything about the name of either parent. The obituary says the family moved to Kentucky-Ohio-Indiana-Illinois. GW Hunt and his brother John eventually settled in Iowa."
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Date Posted: 02-02-2011

Randel Mott Cobb from Foster, RI writes, "Looking for more information on my dad's dad, Maurice Rexford Mott, b 14 Feb 1896 Deposit, Broome, NY; d 21 Jul 1931 (Cortland?) He married Marie Hannah Leard 22 Apr 1922 Clinton, Oneida, NY. 1930 census lived in Cortland NY (7 Arthur Ave). Children Patricia b 1925, and Richard b 1927 Utica. Maurice worked in the dairy/milk business."
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Date Posted: 12-20-2010

Cassie Clipston writes, "Hi. I am looking for any information I can find on my mother in laws Grandmother Alva Smith who we believe lived in Cortland when she died. We think she died around Jan of 1977 but we are not positive. We do not know her husband's name or her maiden name so we have come to a complete halt in our tree. We believe she was born 18 Jun 1883 in NY. Any information you could give us we would greatly appreciate."
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Date Posted: 12-20-2010

Mike Barnes writes, "Seeking info on Jeremiah Barnes b. 18 Oct. 1767 in NY. Died 14 April 1840. Buried in Marathan, NY., married to Elizabeth Reeves."
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Date Posted: 09-23-2010

Frederick B. Smith writes, "I am interested in learning how Charles A Smith got to this country and where in Scotland he came from. Seneca his son , at one time lived in Virgil, NY. Charles, I believe was born in 1796, in Scotland. I am having trouble bringing up the 1850 US Census for Virgil, NY. I need to find the right Charles as there are hundreds of Charles Smith in this country. Charles was married to Lois Agetha Aquella Fletcher."
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Date Posted: 09-15-2010

Harlan Quardokus writes, "I am trying to find information regarding Abigail Jones Gazley. She was the wife of Joshua Gazlay and lived in Cortland Co., New York. She bore nine children between 1812 and 1842. Only four children have been identified.
Karenda: 1812-1905. Married Sterling Crippen in 1830. They died in Michigan.
Abby (Abigail) 1828 - 1920. Married Henry Ryan in 1845.
David Ward: 1830 - 1899. Married Mary Baker in 1855.
Mary, 1833 - ? No further information.
Does anyone know of any offspring, besides these four children of Joshua and Abigail Gazley? It seems likely they would have been born between Karenda and Abby, a 16 year gap. If any lived past 1890 or they may turn up in death records, or obituaries (with parents names). It is unknown whether mail or female, married, or single. Abigail Jones was born in 1794 to James Jones and Sarah Leach in Massachusetts. After Joshua died in 1842, she married Timothy Allen. She died in 1880 and is buried next to her daughter, Karenda Crippen as Abby J. Allen in Anderson Cemetery, Decatur tp., Van Buren County, Michigan. Abigail Jones Gazley had four direct ancestors on the Mayflower. Her grandfather, Jonathon Leach, was in the Revolutionary War, as were Joshua's father and grandfather. Would be greatful for any help."
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Date Posted: 09-15-2010

Jean Allen Henderson writes, "I'm in Willimantic, CT. Born and bred in Maine. My father, Barton Ray "Red" Allen, was born September, 1921 in and was raised in Marathon, NY. As children, my cousins and I were told that HIS father, Barton Dewitt Allen, had died at an early age (early 40's) due to heart problems. Imagine our surprise then, when one of us was told in the summer of 2009, that he had committed suicide and that it was well known in the town. He died in June 1930. Given the fact that the stock market had crashed the October before, this raises some interesting questions. Can anyone enlighten us as to the facts leading up to his death? Thank you in advance."
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Date Posted: 08-10-2010

Leah Adams writes, "I'm trying to find out information about the Children's Home that was located on Port Watson Street in Cortland, during the 1920's and 30's maybe even later. My mother and her siblings were put there sometime during those years. She never talked about it much and her two younger sisters were adopted out of there. They would now be in their 80's but they must have families that I would like to find."
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Date Posted: 07-27-2010

Murray Lang writes, "I was wondering if you had any info on Thomas Ellsworth and Rosanna Suggett or any of their children. Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give me."
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Date Posted: 07-22-2010

Dave Sutton of Ottawa Canada writes, "I am looking for any info on a William Eli Minard. He was a photographer in Marathon NY. He had 3 wives, Elizabeth Elsie, Alice Collier and Eva Pearl Wicket. Eva and Alice along with William are buried in the Marathon Cemetery. Also buried there is a Georgie Minard. I have no idea what his relationship to William is. I have their death dates. Alice in 1939, Eva in 1894, Georgie in 1935 and William in 1915. Any other info would help solve this puzzle either by proving I have the right William or not."
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Date Posted: 07-18-10

Carrol Mick writes, "Hello. I am looking for relatives of Mary Ruth Gilligan b. 1931 Ark d. 2006 Cortland, NY. She was married to Gaylord Benjamin Martin and they had two children I believe Brenda and Larry. Mary Ruth Gilligan is my mother's first cousin. Mary Ruth and my mother have the same grandmother and father on their mothers' side. I am looking for all relatives to make a connection. I have been doing genealogy for over 20 years now and I don't know my mother's side very well. She is still living and I am not sure if the Cortland relatives know or know how to contact her."
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Date Posted: 07-14-2010

Shirley Doherty writes, "Brown­Will of Abijah Downing (1852) of Pittstown lists Jeremiah and Peter Brown, minors children of Sally Downing Brown and Chauncey Brown living Scott, Cortland Co. Seeking any and all information regarding Sally and Chauncey. Other children John L, Washington, Sherman. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 06-23-2010

Yvonne Burleigh writes, "I was wondering if anyone knows about a man named Tom, he lived on Starr Rd. in Cortland, he was kicked in the face by a horse and died from his injuries, this was about 68 years ago. Any information would be helpful, thank you."
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Date Posted: 06-21-10

Doris Bennett from Mart, TX writes, "Looking for reliable researcher in the Cortland area. I have hired 2 and gotten little so far. I am looking for the Bennett family that were longtime Cortland area residents that had a son Loniel (b. 1792 in the area and m. 1816 in Homer to Sarah Norton). Loniel also was reported to have served in the Army of NY in the War of 1812. Without an 1810 census, I am having difficulties tracing Loniel's parentage. Loniel was listed as Lonial Bannet on the 1820 census and left for OH shortly thereafter."
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Date Posted: 06-01-10

Gary D Evans from Springfield MO writes, "Have spent years trying to determine parents of Franklin Evans (ca 1815) who lived, until mid 1850s, Richford, Tioga. He married Phila Robinson who died 1848. He remarried 1849, Mary Dennis and moved to Lapeer Co, MI.
Candidate # 1: Benjamin Stacy Evans/Sybil (poss Burnham) who came to Freetown from CT. sons Elisha Evans, (Emily Hubert), Oliver Evans, Mordecai Evans (Elmina, Caroline), Benjamin jr (Lucina). Daughters Eleanor (Lewis Bennett), Humility (Horace Barto) and Elizabeth (Nathaniel Hagadorn)
Candidate # 2: Leonard Evans/Annie DeMaranville from New Bedford, MA, later Berkshire MA and Royaltown, Niagara,NY.
Franklin had a brother or cousin, Bailey Evans married to Charlotte Crandall lived Tompkins Co, Bailey, Charlotte and Phila Robinson Evans are buried in same plot Caroline Grove Cemetery, Caroline, Tompkins, NY. Franklin farmed on eastside of West Branch Owego Creek, across county line from Caroline, Tompkins and near Robinson Hollow, Richford, Tioga. Franklin had sons, Chauncey Acel Evans (Emily Robinson), Asher Evans, Irving William Evans (Ellen Japhet), John J Evans (Josephine Cady and Sophronia Japhet). Daughters Adaline, Mary and Jennie Betsy Evans (Seth Horace Parker). Other names that pop up are Earsley, DeMaranville, Rawley, among others.
Thanx for your help. Vote early and often."
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Date Posted: 06-01-10

Jane Goyette writes, "Looking for names of parents of Oscar Fred Foster and Orson Frank Foster (twins) born Oct 30, 1880, possibly in Cortland County NY as they were living in Lapeer / Marathon, NY in 1900 census."
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Date Posted: 05-21-10

Bonnie Fantacone writes, "I'm looking for anyone that knows or has info about Julia Beckwith... late 50's early 60's, she lived in Cortland, NY and went to Cortland High. Any info that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 05-10-10

Bonnie Fantacone writes, "Looking for Secaur relatives that were quite possibly buried in Bear Swamp. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 05-10-10

Jim Roberts writes, "I’m looking for my great- great grandfather, James Steele, Jr. I don’t have his date of birth, but he was 24 years old when he was mustered into Company F of the 185th New York Volunteer Infantry in Cortland on 25 September 1864. Also I’m interested in finding out if he had a brother or cousin named George W. Steele who was 18 years old when he was mustered into the 76th New York Volunteer Infantry in Cortland 1 October 1861. I don’t know if he was related to my great-great grandfather, but it seems to me that two young men from the village of Cortland with the same surname were likely related."
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Date Posted: 05-07-10

Margaret Connolly writes, "We are searching for info on Elva Belle Crandall, born 1903. She grew up in Tully, NY and it appears from old postcards that she had a brother Floyd L. Crandall. She may have had an aunt Helen M. Sheldon. Elva Belle Crandall later married James F. Kennedy. I'm not sure where or when he was born."
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Date Posted: 04-29-10

Susan Schmidt from Elberta Michigan writes, "I am trying to find information on William Moore and his wife Lucy. They moved from Cortland Co to Ionia Michigan. I would appreciate any help that you could give."
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Date Posted: 04-28-10

Ron Brooks from Feasterville, Pennsylvania writes, "I am looking for information for an ancestor of mine, Cortland Brooks. I believe his birth date to be March 13, 1814. The only information I have been able to find on him prior to 1840, is that he was "an orphan from Orange County, New York". He is mentioned on this web site.

I know this to be my ancestor, as my entire family is from the Varden, PA area, and I have heard Cortland's name mentioned many times as a youth. Whether the "orphan" information is acurate or not, I am unsure and have exhausted all resources in finding the source of this information, but his name IS Cortland, so I have centered my search around Cortland County. However, no information exists in available, online records.

As a stretch, I have also searched all available records for citizens of New York with the same name of Cortland's son's (he had 5) and have only been able to come up with 1 name that may fit the search criteria. In viewing the 1820 United States census records, I have found a Samuel Brooks listed, 16-26 years of age (born between 1794 and 1804) involved in agriculture from Solon, NY, with a wife (I assume) in the same age range, and a son (again an assumption) under the age of 10. Searching the census records of 1810 and 1830, no record exists of Samuel. I believe he may not have been old enough to be named as a "Head of a Family" in 1810, and from the information on the afformentioned web site, may have died between (with his wife?) between 1820 and 1830. Any additional information you can provide on Samuel Brooks from Salon in 1820 would be GREATLY appreciated!"
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Date Posted: 04-28-10

Margie Carle writes, "I'm looking for information on my great-grandmother Sabine Harvey. She ran a boardinghouse along with her daughter Sabine Burns on Pendelton St, Cortland NY during the 1930's. Thank you for all your help!"
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Date Posted: 04-22-2010

Cory Fulmer writes, "I am interested in learning any information available for Martin Thomas Mott b. 2/12/1834 in Cortland County. His parents are Henry Mott b. 10/6/1809 and Sally Overton b. 5/1/1811. I know that Martin was born in Cortland County but do not have a city listed. I would love to get hold of a copy of his birth record as I am compiling our family history."
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Date Posted: 04-01-10

Barbara Turner writes, "I am lookimg for an adoptee from Cortland named Maik Smith, who was in Toronto in 1970. He was born in Feb. 1946 and was a talented artist and an astrologer. In 1972, he was working at a mill in Wausau WI and I know he returned to Cortland by 1973. I believe he still had family there at that time."
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Date Posted: 02-08-10

Patty Finn writes, "I am trying to find grave marker information for Edward Finn. He died in Cortland ca. 1861. Do you know how I could find this information?"
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Date Posted: 12-19-09

Bethany Daningburg from Richfield, NC writes, "I'm seeking some information on my great grandfather Howard P Keagle, husband to Thelma Keagle both of Cortland NY. He died in 2001 and was a member of the Freemason society. He fathered two children, Barbara and Don Keagle. Any information would be helpful, birthplace, profession, place of death, ancestry etc. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 12-07-09

Someone writes, "I am looking for info on the Neff Family. Frank Neff and wife Nettie (second marriage to William Mattison). They had children Oral, Fred, Madeline and two other girls. Oral Neff married Hazel Bennet, they had Reba Louise who was born in Homer and died as an infant. They also had a son Oral Thomas who drowned very young and I am unsure where this occured. Also Luther Neff is buried in the Neff Cemetery but the stones were removed as reported in 1981, where are the stones?
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Date Posted: 11-30-09

Toby Bonini writes, "I am seeking information on the following individuals: John Nelson Holmes B: 29 July 1818, Truxton, Cortland County, New York D: 29 October 1897, Lodi, Ohio Buried: Woodlawn Cemetary in Harrisville Township, Ohio Louisa Ford (Holmes) B: 26 March 1816, Chenango, New York D: 9 June 1846 Buried: Woodlawn Cemetary in Harrisville Township, Ohio I don't know whether John and Louisa were married, but I understand they had a son: Herman Holmes B: 7 Jan 1844, Westfield township, Medina, Ohio D: 31 July 1908, Medina, Ohio I belive the parents of Louisa Ford (Holmes) were John Ford and Fanny Christopher, but this has not been confirmed. I am seeking any information on these individuals or possible family members. I welcome any suggestions you might have in moving my research forward. Thank you in advance for your assistance."
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Date Posted: 11-21-09

Brien Hall from Buffalo, NY writes, "I'm looking for any info on my great-great-grandfather, George W Hall. Born 1858. The earliest record I have of him living in Cortland is the 1900 Federal Census, where he is listed as residing on South Main St in Homer Village. His wife was Elnia (sp? Elna, Elvia) C Maxson from the town of Scott. They were married in 1883. They had two sons, Howard B Hall (b 1883) and Irving J Hall (b 1892). I'm having trouble finding any info on George's parents or how he came to be in Cortland. Any info is much appreciated."
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Date Posted: 11-02-09

Leonard Carrier from Chesapeake, VA writes, I am getting sketchy information from days gone past, and what I can remember. I am not in the business of stirring up trouble with any families, just have this missing link that has eaten at me since childhood. My mother's name was Joyce Carrier at the time and from what I understand she met a Lynn Arnold (not sure if it is Lynn or Lynne). This gentleman worked at a steel place in Cortland that is no longer business - seems like it may have had the word wire in it. She lived in an area that I only knew as G-hill, that's all I can remember. I was born in October of 1964, so calculating 9 months prior, they would have met sometime around January. I am 6'1" tall and only semi-resemble my brothers and sister. My pinkies are shaped different than all the rest of my siblings. It are these small differences that make me me, but separate me also. From time to time I do a search to see what I can find, but it always ends up in a dead end. Oh, my mother was born in 1939, so I am thinking that Mr. Arnold would at least be around that age. If anyone has any information they can let me know by emailing me.
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Date Posted: 10-21-09

Kathy Rous from Duluth, Minnesota writes, "I am looking for information on my ancestor Charles C Hammond. He was born in New York in 1804. He married Catherine? from Homer in Homer, Cortland, New York. Their first child, Nancy, was born in Homer in 1828. They moved from Cortland to Allegany County and in 1852 migrated to Wisconsin."
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Date Posted: 06-09-09

Carolyn Farris Musilek writes, "Oliver and Susannah Hopkins are my gr. gr. gr. grandparents. I am now on a €œgenealogy journey to find out more about my ancestors. They are buried in Marathon, NY. Or, at least, Oliver was. I was hoping to find his or their graves. Can you be of any assistance to me. I am currently in PA and will be in Cortland Co. in a week or so."
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Date Posted: 2009-06-05

Vannessa Rhoden writes, "I am looking for a cousin around the Cortland New York area. Her maiden name was Roxanne Hollenbeck. She has a sister, Indiana and brother Gary Jr. Mothers maiden name was Margret Oralls. Lost contact parents passed. Roxanne will remember Uncle Milton and Aunt Lois in Florida.
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Date Posted: 05-24-09

Andrea Shutts-Smith from Phoenix NY writes, "I am hoping to find Timmy Shutts and Susan Shutts."
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Date Posted: 05-05-09

Linda Dabulewicz writes, "I am researching Minerva Elliott, who may be my great great grandmother. Minerva had a very complicated life. First marrying Lewis H Mathewson of Lisle, Broome County, New York, then marrying Damon Acker of Cortland County, New York then marrying a Mr. Boudon of Cortland, New York. She was found on the 1900 census living in Vestal, Broome County, New York with another man as his servant. Minerva is supposed to be buried in McGraw, Cortland County. Any information could be useful."
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Date Posted: 04-14-09

Pamela Matteson from Davisburg, MI writes, "I am trying to find where my great grandfather William W. Winchell may be buried. He had divorced my great grandmother Carrie Clark Winchell and remarried his secretary and moved somewhere near Cortland NY. William was born about 1866 in Tully NY to Joseph Winchell and Hulda Ann Cowles or Cole. Hope this information helps."
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Date Posted: 03-20-09

Neil Hayes Pendleton from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and there is a road named after them. The 1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 03-02-09

Robert Mitchell writes, "My ggg grandmother was Roxanna or Roxy Wood, who was born about 1795. She married Orin Utley in about 1825 in Homer. I have information concerning Orin's life, little about their marriage, family and death information for both. I am searching for Roxy's beginnings, her marriage and family. I am interested in the Utley children. I know of their son Alfred B (A. B.) and a daughter Adelia or Adertin or ?. There may have been a daughter named Sarah J. Adelia married Benjamin Hammond at age 13 and moved to Illinois. Parental disapproval may have been the reason that she was not mentioned in Orin's will. Any information available is welcome.
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Date Posted: 03-02-09

Gail Clarke writes, "My grandmother Emma (williams or McChesney) lived there b 1913 her dad was Philander McChesney d in 1919. They were listed as black/mulatto any info? Other family names were Bessie/ Floyd/ James/ Lillian."
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Date Posted: 02-26-09

Gail writes, "I am seeking information on Lurana (Lorany) Goodrich, daughter of Samuel and Lurana Trowbridge Goodrich who both died in Preble, Cortland County in 1838. He received a Revolutionary War pension. The daughter was born about 1780 and married a John Bartlett. Any and all information greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 01-19-09

Nancy Dalle writes, "Looking for info on two families that lived next to each other in Cortland NY. George Cole and Asahal Dibble. Looking for parents, spouse and children. My great grandparents were Benjamin Cole and Jane Dibble, both were born in New York. I have no info on who their parents were and where in New York they came from. Benjamin and Jane lived and died in Richfield Michigan (Genesee County)
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Date Posted: 01-19-09

Maureen Howat from Louisiana writes, "I am looking for information on Rose Kennedy Wilcox. Date of birth approximately 1862 or 1863. She was married to Harry Wilcox and had 2 children, John & Luana. I would like to know Rose Kennedy's parent's given and maiden names. Thank you for any help/info you can send."
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Date Posted: 01-01-09

Bob Blunden writes, "I am looking for information on Minerva Blunden, born in 1834, who was the second wife of Thomas Blunden of Scott, NY. She married Thomas sometime between 1888 and 1897 in Scott, NY. Any information will be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 12-21-08

Martin McKendrick from La Quinta CA writes, "I grew up in Cortland and now know that my great, great grandparents (Peter and Bridget) came from Scotland in 1827 and settled in Solon and are buried in Maplewood Cemetary. I would be very grateful to know where they lived and what was their occupation . I am now in California and miss the beauty of Cortland. Many thanks for any info you can provide."
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Date Posted: 12-15-08

Dave Robison from Chicopee MA writes, " I’ve been researching my Blodgett lines for a while. My 2nd great grandmother was a Blodgett from here in Massachusetts. I’ve just stumbled across some cousins with whom I share a common great grandfather. William Blodgett (1814-1892) was originally from Charlemont, MA and was married to Charlotte King (1816-1892) who was born in Barre, MA. They both died in Petersham, MA apparently within days of each other. They among their children, I have found that 2 of their daughters and a son may have been born in Cortland: Sophia C in 1839, Harriet J in 1840 and Francis in 1842. I wouldn’t be able to see the children in the 1840 US Federal Census since it lists only heads of families. I also believe that by 1850 the family was back in Massachusetts….only speculation! Can you help. The irony is that my sister and her husband raised their family in Cortland. She’d be a little surprised to find out that her ancestors got there first! Visit Robison, Dunn, Dickson, Bassett and Allied Families where comments, additions and corrections are always welcomed!"
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Date Posted: 11-22-08

Denise Soules writes, "Looking for Soules information for Truxton, Solon, E Pharsalia areas. Orrin Soules son of William Soules 1789-1852 and Deborah 1781-1867. All buried in Truxton Cemetery. Orrin Soules wives were Debby Ann McLean, 1st. in 1850 census. 2nd Rosalind in 1870 census, and 1880 census lists Hanna/Anna. Hoping to find the maiden names of Rosalind and Hanna/Anna...William Emmett Soules, one of Orrins children is my great grandfather (his wife was Cora Bacon, daughter of Lucinda Neff and James Hendricks Bacon of Truxton. This line of Soules goes back to the 1620 Mayflower Pilgrim George Soule. Any info on Orrin's wives maiden names please contact me."
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Date Posted: 11-22-08

Bev Nohr from Minnesota writes, "My 3rd great grandfather, Stephen Hall and his wife, Cynthia (Leonard) came to Cortland County sometime between 1816 and 1819. I am looking for more information on this family and to find any long lost cousins. Stephen Hall's children:
Isaac Lester b. 1813 in Mansfield twp, Tolland Co., CT
Sarah Ann b. 1816, Mansfield twp. Tolland co., CT
Leonard Hall b. 1819 in Cortland Co., NY died 1896, in Illinois
Polly Hall, Theophilus Hall, Coridon Hall, Benjamin Hall, Philomen Hall.
I believe that Stephen came to Cortland Co. with his brother Gurdon, b. 10 Jun 1793. This is the information I have on Gurdon: married Polly, children: Amos, Aurelia, Sylvester, Nancy, Adelia, and Alfred. Thank you for this opportunity!
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Date Posted: 2008-11-14

Bob Lewis from West Point writes, "My father was born in Cortland and my grandfather lived there also. I am looking for some information on my family, but don’t know much about them. My grandfather's name was Harvey B Lewis and my grandmother's name was Frances. I would appreciate any help you can give me."
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Date Posted: 10-31-08

Jean Bunch writes, "I am trying to find information on Andrew Campbell, Mary E. Letts, & Edmund Campbell who fought in the Co. H 23rd NY Volunteers was injured and died in Antietam. Andrew and Mary were married in Cortland Village 1837. They also had Charles, George, and Franklin. I don't know if they were born in Cortland and I am looking for Andrew's parents. I think he was son of Alanson but I do not have any proof of that relationship."
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Date Posted: 10-19-08

Cathy McCarthy from San Leandro, CA writes, "I'm looking for any and all information regarding my grandparents: Frank Berdell Wright, b. May 23, 1889, d. Oct., 1977 in Cincinnatus, NY and was married in Cortland County on Nov. 25, 1909 to Grace Maria Crandall, b.Oct. 28, 1887/1888, date of death unknown. All of their children were born in McGraw, Cortland County. Thank you in advance for your help!"
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Date Posted: 08-05-08

Laurie McFall writes, "Is there anyone who knew a Donald T. Jones from 1960's, who was a well known musician in Cortland? His mother was Olive Jones who lived on Union St. and passed away January 12, 1972. He also had an Aunt Christine Mapes, who lived on Church St in Cortland and passed away October 29, 1985. Would just like to learn more about Donald and his musical talents. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 08-05-08

Tina M. Laws writes, "I am looking for more information on Mary Along and her children as I am related to this family. I remember as a young child of driving to Cortland to see Grandma Mary at her family run grocery store. Many years ago I met one of my cousins, Mike Along, when he worked security at Alfred Ag & Tech in Alfred, NY. I am working on my family tree for this side of the family.
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Date Posted: 03-20-08

James Mosvick writes, "Please check your family records for siblings and ancestors of Jeriel or Jerial Root, b. Dec 31 1780 and of whom was married to Sarah Colman (Coleman) in Coventry, CT. They lived in Dutchess Co., N. Y., where he served as pastor of a Baptist Church. Still later, they moved to Delaware Co., N. Y., and then to Ross Co., Ohio in 1817. Gershom Silliman, Jeriel Root and Joel Hicks all married sisters, Polly, Sarah, and Phebe Colman (Coleman) of East Coventry, near Hartford, CT and lived near each other in Stark County, OH."
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Date Posted: 02-13-08

Walter Weidner from Watertown NY writes, "I have a china cabinet made by the Cortland Cabinet Company. Can you tell me when the company made furiture in Cortland? Thanks Walt"
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Date Posted: 01-02-07

Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for a Grace Carron, b. 1898 husband Earl Morehouse b.1886 in New Hope Cayuga Co. N.Y., children Helen b.7-10-1923 and Earl Jr. 9-25-1920, lived in Cortland during 1900 to 1920 that I know of. I need any info on the Carron's and Morehouse's. Thank you for your time and caring! Di"
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Date Posted: 08-28-07

Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "Do you know what the Peckham& Morgan Co. was in 1922 and the Wickwire Co. in 1927 in Cortland N.Y. Thank you for your time and caring. Di."
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Date Posted: 08-28-07

Andrea Shutts-Smith from Phoenix NY writes, "Looking for the Shutts family. Possibly related to Lemuel, Iva, David, Mabel. Susan, Tim, Lewis, Kevin, Larry... Please contact me if you can help.
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Date Posted: 08-16-07

MSgt Roy Foster from Westfield NY writes, "Seeking information about Bethuel and Casper Harvey of Solon, Cortland, NY and who died in Cherry Creek, Arkwright, NY. buried in Arkwright Summit Cemetery.
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Date Posted: 08-16-07

Tammy Poole from Largo FL writes, "I want to know where Richard (Dick) Rosato was buried. He spent much of his adult life on Kellogg Road."
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Date Posted: 08-09-07

Mary Sayre from Lake Leelanau MI writes, "James Knapp is my 4th great grandfather who was born in Solon, died in Parma, and is buried in Tully...I hope to come see his grave this fall....any old homes or such also....?? He was in the Revolutionary War as a drummer boy at about age 12-14. Any information would be welcome...is there a genealogical society? Thanks so much! His wife was Saloma Lamunyon."
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Date Posted: 08-09-07

Nan Briggs from Erie PA writes, "Looking to find burial place of Rev. War soldier Aaron Swetland in or near Freetown, NY. Want to know whether his name is listed on the DAR "Boulder Place" marker in the center of Cortland City, NY. He is listed in ACOrtland records as an early settler of Freetown, NY."
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Date Posted: 07-29-07

Sherryle Meeks from Hermiston OR writes, "Turner surname in or near Cortland."
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Date Posted: 07-29-07

Joey Rogers from Denton TX writes, "Looking for info. about Richard H Rogers or William Leonard of McGraw, NY or Cortland, NY area."
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Date Posted: 07-21-07

Pam Dailey from Coudersport PA writes, "I would like to find the families of Dennis Roberts and his wife Mary Ann Hunt. His parents and/or hers. I believe they passed through and maybe even settled awhile in the area of Cortland before coming on to PA and settling. They appeared to move around alot and I can find no parents for either.They would have been in the Cortland area in the mid 1800's.
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Date Posted: 07-21-07

James Benson from Wallingford CT writes, "I am looking for information regarding Dr. James H. Benson born abt. 1849 lived 6 (?) Maple Ave. in 1920. Married Delia Heath. Born abt. 1850. Dr. James Benson & Delia Heath Benson had the following 3 children:

Lila Benson Dickson. Born abt. 1870. Married to Edward J. Dickson. Lila died in 1964, and is buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery.

Orton H. Benson born abt. 1872. Married Lena Irish. Orton migrated to Connecticut. He was a cigar maker and owned a farm in Branford, CT. He died in 1950 in Connecticut, but he is buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery in Cortland, NY. Orton and Lena had two children Clarence and Woodruff Benson.

Elizabeth Benson Betts born abt. 1879. Married to John Betts and lived next door to her father (Dr. Benson) on Maple Ave. Had a son named Tyler Betts. Elizabeth was still living on 8 Maple Ave. as late as 1964.

I am interested in knowing what type of doctor James was and possibly information regarding his parents Francis Benson (born abt. 1804) & Salley Benson. Any information regarding his children or other relatives would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 07-19-07

Yvonne Burleigh from Martville NY writes, "I have been tracing my family tree for several years now, but am still missing information on Burleigh's, Seamans, Fox, Fish and other last names as well. All from the Cortland area, can anyone help? Thanks."
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Date Posted: 07-16-07

Yvonne Burleigh from Martville NY writes, "There was a midwife in Cortland, her name was Wilma Cameron, she delivered my mom on Starr Rd. Some say Wilma has since passed due to a car accident, does anyone know her? Do you know what doctor she worked for or where the records are kept for births from 1941? Any information would be great. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 07-16-07

Michael Haakonsen from NJ writes, "Looking for info on Clyde Stull of Cortland, died Dec. 28 85. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 07-11-07

Merritt Webb from Fort Wayne IN writes, "My great-great grandfather was Harry Jennings, I believe he was the son of Rufus H. Jennings. Both are buried in Marathon Cemetary. Harry and at least one other person drowned in Seneca lake in an incident in September 1869. I am looking for information on that incident. I believe Rufus H. was the son of Seth Jennings. I am also looking for confirmation of that.Thanks!"
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Date Posted: 07-11-07

Kelly Taft Krause from Fort Worth TX writes, "Looking for information on Lucy Ann Williams parents. She was born 1844 in or near Marathon. She was adopted by Huldah Williams Capwell at age 1 and moved to Troupsburg, NY. I am guessing perhaps her parents died around 1844?"
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Date Posted: 07-06-07

Donna Miller from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for burial site of Phineas Pooler died 1850 was in Taylor, Cortland Co 1850. He was of Solon, Cortland and Taylor in 1810 in sub census as being one of the earliest settlers.
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Date Posted: 06-25-07

Sandy Friedlander from Princeton NJ writes, "My grandparents lived in Cincinnatus, NY - and I've been unable to find any info regarding my grandfather's family (Lewis Burt). I know his father was Charles Burt & was married to Belle - Charles' father was Henry & was married to Roxana. Any info regarding these people - maiden names, cemeteries, etc. will be appreciated.
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Date Posted: 06-13-07

Ethel Bothwell from Ithaca NY writes, "I am looking for my class mate class of 1939 Cortland Normal School Ronda Owens/married Carlton Jennings."
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Date Posted: 05-30-07

Jon G Hall from Bryan TX writes, "I am looking for information on Isaac Hall. He was in Cortland in the early 1800's. He had a least one son Abner Hall who ended up in Pottsdam N.Y. I am at a dead end and would appreciate any information. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 04-16-07

Karen Kent from Henderson NV writes, "Looking for information on the following surnames: Oliver, Schermerhorn, Castle & Welch. Homer and Killawog New York in the 1880's."
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Date Posted: 04-13-07

Penelope Steuber from Albion NY writes, "Looking for any information regarding Francis Jerome Crandall's second wife, Jenny, who died in 1901 and buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. They lived in Blodgett Mills in the late 1800's. I believe F. Jerome Crandall died in 1906. I believe Jenny's maiden name was Casler."
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Date Posted: 04-13-07

Karen Foster from Orem UT writes, "Hi, I'm looking for information on Rev. Calvin Booth who died in Virgil in 1852 and was buried in Virgil Cemetery. Also, any information on his wife Typhema. I don't have a last name on her. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 03-28-07

Patrick Hyde from Cincinnatus NY writes, "Information on Nelson Hyde operated a farm in Cincinnatus early 1900's"
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Date Posted: 03-27-07

Michael Shepard of Cortland NY writes, "Parents names and mothers maiden name."
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Date Posted: 03-19-07

Maryellen Miller from Bath PA writes, "Seeking information on the family of Roswell Joiner, born 1822 in Solon, NY. Married Lydia Ann Wilcox."
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Date Posted: 02-28-07

Patrick Frank Ingrahm from Cortland NY writes, "I'm looking for any family roots relating to the Ingrahm's or the Davenport's."
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Date Posted: 02-28-07

Laurie Passmore from Lebanon MO writes, "I am half native american and need to find anyone with the last name Davis in upstate NY."
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Date Posted: 02-22-07

Andrew A. Weygint from Lawrence KS writes, "Wanting to find children and family geneaology for William Blanchard Weygint born 1848 Cuyler, NY. Names of wife and children. I believe he is my grandfather. Please help if possible. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 02-14-07

Ricky M Wylie, from Honeoye Falls NY writes, "Looking for Mault's from Cortland, NY and Syracuse, NY areas. Please help me, and thank you so very much."
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Date Posted: 02-14-07

John Morrow from Smiths Falls ON writes, "I am looking for any available info about my 4th great-aunt Agnes Nancy Wark, wife of Henry Murray, died at Homer New York 5 Sep 1844. Agnes was born in Glasgow, Scotland about 1800 and married Henry at New Hartford New York about 1827. I have no other info about either of them except that Agnes probably came to North America with her father Alexander, step-mother Agnes, sister Margaret (my 3rd great-grandmother, married Daniel Pretty in Canada) and brothers John (my 3rd great grandfather), Andrew and Alexander. Margaret and John settled in Lanark County, Ontario; Alexander moved to Lambton County (Sarnia area) and Andrew seems to have disappeared, although there is some evidence he may also have stayed in or around Lanark County."
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Date Posted: 02-08-07

Neil Hayes Pendleton from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and there is a road named after them .The 1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 01-31-07

Susan Stevenson from Atlanta GA writes, "Looking for anyone who knew a Hazel Meade back in 1955-1961. She was in 4H in 1955. She gave birth to two children, the oldest in 1961. He is looking for his other sibling presumably born between 1957-1960. She has passed away and Mark has recently been reunited with Hazel's brother and other family. If you were adopted and have knowledge of an older sibling born in Binghamton, please contact me. I have pictures of Mark and I also have pictures of Hazel when she was younger. Thank you!
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Date Posted: 01-29-07

 Rob Levasseur from Jericho VT writes, "I am looking for information about the marriage of Docity Paquette (or Paquet) and Carrie (?) somewhere betweem 1860 and 1870. They are listed in the 1870 census as living in Marathon, Cortland county, NY. He immigrated from Canada before their marriage. His parents are not known (yet). I am hoping to find their marriage record to help put the missing pieces in."
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Date Posted: 01-25-07

Carolyn Miller from Snow Hill MD writes, "I am looking for the Bradley (also known as Broadley) Family Tree. My great grandmother was Rose Bradley Rosemann Seaman. At age 18 she had a son named Clayton Gates. I am trying to find out who Clayton Gates' (my grandfather) father is. Rose Bradley's mother was Dora Bradley. Any information would be great appreciated!
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Date Posted: 01-22-07

Belinda Johnson from Cherry Creek NY writes, "Looking for any information on Claude L. Butterfield, of Wayland NY. He was an artist who had an oil painting in the 1947 Cortland Co. fair."
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Date Posted: 01-17-07

Diana Hastings Groome from Long Eaton England writes, "Hi Everyone I have just completed my grandfather's side of our family tree and now I am finding time to work on my grandmothers. They came from Cortland County Truxton area. I am looking for information on Gilbert Brown who settled and married Rachel Soles in the early 1800s. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am from Wellsboro Pennsylvania originally but am at the moment located in England where I traced my father's father's side and it was thrilling.... "
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Date Posted: 01-05-07

Ellen (Brown) Muise from Gatineau QC writes, "Looking for descendants of John Secord (Sicard) b 11 Oct 1725 at Cortland, d 2 Mar 1804 at Niagara, Canada, son of Daniel Secord and Catherine Mabille (Mabie), who married about 1742 Phoebe Travis b 6 Jun 1727 d 7 Jun 1759. Looking for descendants of Daniel Teed bc 1767 who married Jerusha Peers."
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Date Posted: 01-05-07

Gloria Farrell from St. Charles IL writes, "Looking for Burt surname. My gggrandfather Phineas Burt, b. 1807 Oneida Co, Ny and wife Polly Evans, b. 1814, Tompkins Co.,NY, lived in Groton/Cortland area from abt. 1831-1839. Their first five children were born in the area, David Frank; Charlotte Melvina; William R.; George Washington; Maria Sarah (Betsey), then they moved to Cuba, Allegany Co. in 1840. Trying to connect them to any other Burts in the area in that timeframe. We are assuming they were living with his father or her father because they are not in the Cortland 1835 census. Thanks for any help you can give."
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Date Posted: 01-05-07

Debbie McUmber from Pitcher NY writes, "I am looking for information on my husbands aunt.... Beth McUmber Mosher."
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Date Posted: 12-27-06

William Warwick from Liverpool NY writes, "Hi, I am looking for information on Andrew Warwick, born 1834 in England, married Elizabeth, born 1838. Andrew and Elizabeth came to the US 1855. They had two sons: William T Warwick, born 1868 (my great grandfather), and Andrew Warwick, born 1876."
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Date Posted: 12-13-06

Carla Knickerbocker from West Valley NY writes, "I am looking for any information on Earl V Chaphe. Was located in 1925 census in Cortland NY."
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Date Posted: 12-13-06

Karen Lee Dauphin Borghesi from Sacramento CA writes, "I am trying to find out information on Carl Dauphin who lived in Cortland."
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Date Posted: 12-13-06

Helen Donham from Olathe KS writes, "I am looking for Wilford Hopkins born in 1925 or his sister Mabel Rose Hopkins born in 1927. They are the children of Ernest Wilford and Mildred Spicer Hopkins, presumably born in the Cortland NY area. I am the grand daughter of Ernest Wilford Hopkins who died in 1974. If you are connected to either of these people please contact me by email. The last known contact between Wilford and Ernest was in Fredrickburg, VA at the Hopkins Home Bakery in or about 1951."
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Date Posted: 11-20-06

Charles Gravelin from Ludlow MA writes, "Looking for information on a shipmate that came from Cortland NY in 1961. His name is Richard F. (Francis) Phillips. We served together in the Coast Guard. He had a brother in the Navy."
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Date Posted: 11-14-06

Dianna from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for Grace Carron, Earl B. (Newhope) Morehouse, Earl Morehouse. Grace and Earl had two children Helen and Earl which they placed in Cortland 's children home on 3-1929. Helen was born 6-10-1925. She was released from the children's home 3-1929 and never saw her brother Earl or parents again. Earl was released 8-8-1938. Thanks to Robert O'Brien for this info. If you have any info on Grace, Earl B., or Earl please contact me. Grannie (Helen) has altimer and can only remember very little and gets some confused.Thank you for your help."
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Date Posted: 11-04-06

Richard Kiernan from Columbus OH writes, "George Higday was my GGGG GF...He died March, 1843 and is shown, in family records, as being buried in McGrawville, Cortland County, NY. Any information about George Higday and family would be appreciated..."
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Date Posted: 11-04-06

Maria Dini Valletta from Rochester NY writes, "Daughter seeking birth mother 1-16-67 in Cortland, also lived in Rochester."
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Date Posted: 11-04-06

Linda Hansen from Glendora CA writes, "I am looking for proof of the marriage between William Gee b. 1704 d. 1772 and Catherine De Rosselle that took place supposedly in 1730, Westchester, NY. I also am looking for definitive proof that Derosel b. 1737 d. 1803 was actually their son. He was also known as Roswell Gee. Derosel moved to Virgil, Cortland Co., with his parents and his 6 children in 1796. Any information on Derosel would be appreciated."
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Date Posted: 11-04-06

Beverly Balletto from Wayne NJ writes, "Looking for the Keesler family from Cortland, N.Y. GrGrgrandparents Samuel married to Sarah (Carrigan). Had a son named Warren married Mary Babcock."
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Date Posted: 10-18-06

Kimberly Jo Parkhurst from Hannibal NY writes, "I was born in Cortland NY. My Mother's maiden name was Bell. Her Mother and Father's name were Ruth and Rutheford Bell. I am looking for relatives. Could you help me? Tthank you for your time. Kim
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Date Posted: 10-11-06

Karlene Walker from Syracuse NY writes, "Am searching for the father of Eber Sweet of Lapeer. He was married to Lydia Pollard and they both died in 1858. Also for the parents of David Sweet of Virgil."
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Date Posted: 09-26-06

Diane Land from Pottstown PA writes, "Looking for more information on : John Dixon b. 1800 England, married Mary b.1796 Scotland -they had Mary b.Feb 1826 Scotland. They emigrated to Truxton NY. Mary was married to unknown Miller before 1848 in US or Scotland. They had Eleanor b. 1848 NY and Mary b. 1849 NY. ON the 1850 Mary lives with her parents, no husband. She remarries to Robert Ellis b. 1829 England by 1853. They have William b. 1853, Betsy b. 6/1854, Robert b. 1856, Leonard b. 1859, James D b.9/1860, Cornelius b. 6/1863 and Richard b. 1865. Mary Miller b. 1849 is my line. My father remembered her speaking of her brother James Ellis, so I believe I have the correct family. James D Ellis was a painter."
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Date Posted: 09-26-06

 Arthur Petruccelli from Eldersburg MD writes, "Looking for an Italian linkage between the Falso families in Cortland, NY and those in Syracuse. My relatives are descended from Pasquale Falso and Rosaria DiNardo from Ventosa, Comune di Santi Cosma e Damiano, Italy. The Falso's from Cortland appear to be primarily from Castelforte, a town very nearby. Does anyone have Falso family records that extend back to show if the Falso families in Castelforte and Ventosa are related and who the common ancestors might be?"
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Date Posted: 09-26-06

Doris Bennett from Mart TX writes, "Loniel Bennett was born in the Cortland Co area in 1792, parents unknown. He married Sarah Norton (b.1796 CT) in/near Homer, NY. Ceremony performed by an Elder Husted. First son Loniel/Lionel was born in Homer 1816. Loniel and Sarah are very closely connected to the family of Nathan Norton and sons David, Amos, Niram Nicolas, and Nathan Jr. All were in Homer in 1820 and then move on to either Geauga Co OH or Erie Co, PA. Nathan Sr can not be located on 1830 census, so he probably died between 1820 & 1830. Sarah could possibly be the daughter of David Norton. I am trying to find the parents of Loniel Bennett. In his biography, his family is referred to as "long time Cortland Co residents". In the biography of his son John H, reference is made to Loniel's service in the Army of New York in the War of 1812. With the 1810 census missing, I am at a loss as to who was there and who his parents were. Anyone with information of either Loniel Bennett or the above named Nortons, please contact me.
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Date Posted: 09-26-06

 Gail Jones from Fort Worth TX writes, "I am looking for information about my family. My grandfather's name was Otis Lyon. My father's name was Robert. I have a brother and sister that I have lost contact with. If you have any information please email me."
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Date Posted: 09-07-06

Harry J. Grogan from Alpharetta GA writes, "Thank you for providing information on my great grand parents Victor Warner and Hattie Warner to my daughter recently as well as my other grandparents Charles S. Apgar and Advena Bacon. I was wondering if you might have any information on Vivian Warner Allen. She was a daughter of Clayton W. Warner and Frances Apgar Warner of 4 Evergreen Street, Cortland, NY. She was a registered nurse and worked for a time at the Cortland Hospital. She would have been born about 1912 - 1916. I think she lived on Hamilton Street, Cortland, NY. Thanks again for your assistance. I you need any help in locating people who are living I might be able to help you. I do a lot better with them."
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Date Posted: 08-28-06

Mary Chapman from Powder Springs GA writes, "Looking for birth records, marriage records, land and/or tax records---anything to tie up loose family connections for children of Phineas Walker and his wife Anna Phelps Newton Walker. Son Wm. Galusha Walker born Homer, 1823. He married a Helen, also NY born. Lived in WI and NE where he died along with his 10-year-older sister, Louisa, in 1889. Believed sibling Lydia Marie Walker born 1816, married Leonard Kinney and had son Albert in Truxton in 1839. All 3 died in WI.
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Date Posted: 08-28-06

Herb Harville from Carlisle OH writes, "Trying to find a Thomas and Holly Uzailko. Thomas was a member of the army back in late 70's thru 80's and 90's. His MOS was chemical. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 08-18-06

K. Alexander from Boston MA writes, "Direct descendent looking for any info on Cortland resident James Albert Coffin, Civil War Captain (NY 157th) buried at "Grand Army Hall", at McGrawville, N.Y., 12 Nov 1833 -05 Feb 1870. Wondering if there might be a gravestone. He was born on Nantucket; father Charles Griffin Coffin lived in Easton, NY and part of Quaker meeting there. James was married to Fidelia Palmer, who later moved to New Jersey and taught school with her sister. Late relatives recalled donating a Civil War diary (and more?) to NY State but nobody knows the details. Lost younger brother Henry Judson Coffin at Gettysburg and himself was captured there and held prisoner for 21 months, but I'm not sure where he was held. Our family recently visited Easton and plan to visit Cortland one of these days. Would love any info I can't find online!
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Date Posted: 08-14-06

Gerald E Thompson Sr from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for info on Hilts or Ira Thompson, DeRuyter NY or Eaton NY. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 08-07-06

Janice Barrus-Gee from Fredonia NY writes, "Looking for confirmation. Recently received a tip regarding William Gee born 1772 Dutchess Co., NY and his wife Mary born 1775 unknown area in NY. Tip was that Mary's maiden name may have been Husted. I have her death date as 12/25/1850 Virgil, Cortland Co., NY. Does anyone have anything to confirm this last name possibility?"
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Date Posted: 08-07-06

Linda Russo from Antioch CA writes, "I am seeking information on Andrew Breed and his wife Lydia (or Elydia) Foster. They married circa 1832 presumably in Cortland County as they were living in Solon in 1840 then Truxton in 1850. Andrew is known to have lived in Truxtion in 1830. The couple had 7 children all presumably born in Cortland County - Deborah (1833), Shubal Hutchinson (18 Sep 1834), Eliphalet (1836), William Andrew (1838), Ann Eliza (12 Jul 1841), Chrysteen (1843), Calvin E (02 May 1845).
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Date Posted: 07-18-06

Linda Kinney from Dripping Springs TX writes, "Looking for information on Daniel Perry Kinney married to Sophia Burke Kinney. Daniel Perry Kinney was born in Cortland County and Sophia Burke Kinney was born in Homer, NY."
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Date Posted: 07-10-06

Heather O'Rourke from Marathon NY writes, "I am looking for any information on William Wyatt from the Willet/Cincinnatus NY area. He is my Grandfather and passed away before I was born. I would love to hear about him....or his family. Thank you!!!"
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Date Posted: 07-10-06

Russ Hopkins from Holland MI writes, "Would like any information on Eseck Hopkins b.1788 and wife Huldah, married in Cortland County in or around Harrison Marathon. 1800-1825, or children Leroy, Louisa, Esek and William. The Hopkins were in this area until 1840. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 07-06-06

Angie Regan from Rocky Mount VA writes, "I am looking for anyone that might be related to or knew the family of Robert Carsen Hinkle 1891-1973. I believe he is my Great Great Grandfather. He was born in West Virginia and later moved to New York with his wife Rada Nelson. Their children were Earl, Granville, Norma, Milford and Nela. If anyone thinks that might have information that might help please let me know. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 07-05-06

Barb Jones from Hamlin NY writes, "I am searching for the parents of Jason Clark (1817-1895) born in Cortland County, NY married before 1837 to Susan Husted (1820-1899). Jason and Susan owned property in Scott, Cortland, NY about 1837 with Rowland and Eliza Clark. About 1840 Jason and Susan moved to Tioga County, Pennsylvania where they remained."
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Date Posted: 06-28-06

Ellen Puff from St. Paul MN writes, "Looking for any information about John, Patrick, and Denis Halloran who resided in Courtland in 1850. John eventually settled in Minnesota. Patrick and Denis may have settled in Ohio. They were born in Milford, County Cork, Ireland. The closest sizable town to Milford is Mallow. O'Connor cousins may have followed later.
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Date Posted: 06-26-06

May-Rita Condon from Beacon NY writes, "Searching any info on Peekskill, Cortland, Montrose Conklin families."
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Date Posted: 06-20-06

Linda Douglass from Royal Oak MI writes, "I am looking for the parents of Byron Coon, b.1848 Tully, NY and died 4/25/1927 Cortland. I am related to his brother Abram, and know his parents were William Coon and Melissy (?). Am looking for her maiden name if possible -any info would be helpful.
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Date Posted: 06-20-06

Mclaughlin from Dover NH writes, "Looking for information about Robert Duane Mclaughlin, RD #4, Welch Road Moravia NY 13118, dob 03-13-35.
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Date Posted: 06-19-06

Helen (Chrisman) Blask from Farmington NY writes, "I am still looking to verify that George Chrisman is the son of Josiah Chrisman or a brother."
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Date Posted: 06-01-06

Nancy West from Windsor NY writes, "Looking for information on family of Walter Amos Loope."
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Date Posted: 05-24-06

Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for The Kings Daughter's Children Home in Cortland, Helen Morehouse was there in 1930. My mother in law, my daughter, her grandaughter wants more info on her. And her family."
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Date Posted: 05-22-06

Brooke Stewart from Orange County CA writes, "I am trying to find out if the "Benjamin Webster" I saw in the 1820 Census is the same one from my family. Our Benj. Webster ended up marrying a girl named Mary Ann, moving to Illinois and having 9 kids. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks SO much for your help!!"
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Date Posted: 05-15-06

John I Hollister from Tampa FL writes, "Am looking for information about William K. Hollister Sr....cemetary, etc."
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Date Posted: 05-15-06

Mary Marlow from Crownsville MD writes, "I am looking for information on the Guy Root family that lived in Truxton, NY as of 1930. (I have a census record for them then). Guy was 34, his wife, Marlea, was 30. The census showed them having three (3) children in 1930: Virginia, age 9, Al..., age 7, and Jeanne, age 6. My cousin, Stephen Root, whose great-grandfather Guy is, says that his grandfather was not Al, so where can I go to find a record of any other children of this family?? Thank you for any help you can give me on this mission."
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Date Posted: 05-11-06

Jennifer Sullivan from MI writes, "Researching my branch of the Haight family."
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Date Posted: 05-11-06

Stacie Stilwell Leese from Loves Park IL writes, "I am looking for information about Levi (Samuel) Stilwell (1820-1901), his wife Mary, and their children James (1854?) and Nellie (1856?) from Homer. Thank-you for your help."
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Date Posted: 05-01-06

Rex L. Fuller from Mayville NY writes, "I am looking for published record of the late William H. Shankland, B: 29/2/1804 Montgomery Co. Died 1883 in Cortland NY. Served on the Supreme Court of NY State. I am working on a SAR application and need documented proof of his parents and siblings."
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Date Posted: 04-27-06

Judi Burkhardt from Berne IN writes, "I am seeking any information on John Townsend who died in Cortland Co., NY ca 1834, in the town of Taylor. I am trying to learn if his wife's name was Elizabeth (Betsey) Cotton and if they had a daughter Martha also known as Patty who married John Learned, Jr. Would love to compare notes pertaining to this family and to learn if John Townsend had other children, and who his parents were."
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Date Posted: 04-27-06

Sandra Rorapaugh Boozell from Asheville NC writes, "I would like to contact Rorapaughs from Cortland or Greene NY or hear of any history of our family in that area."
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Date Posted: 04-27-06

Donna Sadler from Due West SC writes, "I am looking for the family of my Gr Uncle Charles (Red) Quick. If anyone can tell me where to get a copy of his obit & help locate where the family is now. He was born in New Paltz in 1920 and died 1969 in Cortland area. He was married to Millie and then to Judith. He had a son Charles Jr from the second marriage. He had daughters in his first marriage to Millie. My grandmother was his sister Hilda (Tillie)."
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Date Posted: 04-22-06

Jamie Curry from Chicago IL writes, "Jamie Curry here in Chicago wanting to know anything regarding the Canestaro family. My grandfather was Steve, eldest of 16 (one died at birth). Brothers are: Steve, Tony, Louis, Freddie, Andrew, Carmen, Jim, etc..w/ sisters Angela, Theresa, Rose, Edith and Evelyn. Sure would like to know about my family. Many thanks."
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Date Posted: 04-21-06

Ardella Felper from Cresco IA writes, "From his release from the Army in August, 1865 through 1877, the whereabouts of Thomas Parker Stanbro is a mystery. He was born in 1837 and died in 1908. Cortland County was where he was born and grew up. Thanks.
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Date Posted: 04-06-06

Jody Harris from Smyrna NY writes, "Information on Horace Gillette."
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Date Posted: 03-31-06

Gerald Thompson from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for any info on Ruben Hilts (1850?-1941) in Syracuse NY and Iara Thompson. Any help thank you.
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Date Posted: 03-28-06

John W. Duff from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for other Duff's."
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Posted: 03-27-06

 Jackie Wormuth Pappas from Ormond Beach FL writes, "I am looking for information on the Wormuth family. I'm trying to put together my family history. I know the following information but would like more information if possible: Grandfather - Derwood Wormuth, Grandmother - Betty Homer Wormuth, My Father - Richard A. Wormuth, his sisters and brothers - Gayle Wormuth Schmidt, Cindy Wormuth Miller, Wendy Wormuth Uzailko, Henry Wormuth, and Terry Wormuth. Any information that can be shared would be much appreciated. God Bless.
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Posted: 03-27-06

Roxanne (Rocki) Hollenbeck from Cortland NY writes, "I live in Cortland but my parents divorced when I was 5 yrs. old My father is Gary Hollenbeck Sr., Grandparents are Howard & Pauline (Hamilton) Hollenbeck. They lived in Homer & then in Cortland. Children: Gary, Ron, Doreen & Dennis.I want information so MY OWN CHILDREN can know their background. Thank you for any info."
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Posted: 03-23-06

Jan Barnhard from Adelaide SA writes, "Family tree of Janice Dawn Conway."
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Posted: 03-20-06

Heather O'Rourke from Marathon NY writes, "I am looking for info about my Great and Great Great Grandparents. The family names are Hotaling and Rice. Any info on Goldie and Dewitt Hotaling or Fannie and John Rice from Solon, NY would be greatly appreciated."
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Date Posted: 03-15-06

Deborah Nye Corgan from West Hartford CT writes, "Seeking information about Virgil Prentice b. 1810 in Cortland and son George Washington Prentice born in 1839 in Cortland...their family, ancestors. They moved on to Dale, Wisconsin later in life."
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Date Posted: 03-11-06

Brenda from Clay NY writes, "Looking for any Carley connections in Cortland County around 1820's."
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Date Posted: 03-05-06

Joan Lee of Ocala, FL writes, "I just received this death info and wanted to share with Cortland area researchers. We have been searching for him and family for almost 2 years. Still searching for another son and family, Minor Congdon born 1819 in Homer, NY. "

(a 4 sided pilar, E face:) FRED CONGDON / BORN / DEC. 23, 1860 / DIED / NOV. 4, 1923 / ANN ELIZA / WIFE OF / A. CONGDON / BORN / IN CAMILLUS, N.Y./ DEC. 20, 1822 / DIED / FEB. 11, 1880 / CONGDON/ (N face:) ALVAH CONGDON / BORN / IN HOMER, NY / JUNE 2, 1811 / DIED / SEPT. 6, 1889 / C. CONGDON / BORN / OCT. 30, 1780 / DIED / MAY 1, 1873 / (S face:) HENRY JUDSON / BORN / JUNE 16, 1856 / DIED / AUG. 6, 1858 /

The second marker, a footstone: JUDSON / SON OF / A. & A. E. / CONGDON/ DIED / AUG. 6, 1858 / AGE / 2 YRS 2 MS /

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Date Posted: 02-22-06

Diane Heim from Birnamwood WI writes, "I am looking for the family of Thomas and Jane Ann (Rodgers/Rogers) Lester. Known children are Grace Eleanor (m George C. Hubbard), I. Dan, and Jane Lester. Children were born 1850,1857, & 1860. Jane is the daughter of Duncan and Lucy (Thompson) Rodgers/Rogers. George and Grace Hubbard had one known child, Ruth E. Hubbard. Also Jane's twin sister Mary Ann married John Lester, brother of Thomas. Jane Ann died 1899 in Cortland County, but death place unknown. I found the date year for Thomas Lester as 1865. No other dates are known. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 02-18-06

Lou Ellis from Lansing NY writes, "Hope someone out there can help me with information about my great great grandmother, Hattie Adelle Lynch. She married John P. Ellis around 1890-1894. They had 3 children (?) - Nora, Pearl, and Arthor (Andy). She was born on March 5 in Candor and lived in Cortland most of her life. She passed in 1951. Any information that may be a clue as to where she was born or who her parents are would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance, Lou.
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Date Posted: 02-18-06

Patty Finn from Seattle WA writes, "John Finn married Eva Chamberlain in the 1800's and migrated to Mill Valley CA. Does anyone know anything about John Finn's family. Eva & John's first born child was Charles Chamberlain Finn born May 1881 in Cortland. Thank you."
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Date Posted: 02-16-06

Gustavo Flores from Colonie NY writes, "Trying to find any info on a Myra Haye who married my great grandfather Norman Pickert."
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Date Posted: 02-13-06

Sue Regan from Peoria IL writes, "I am looking for several families that lived in Cortland Co., NY. The families are Volk, Osberg, Healey. Olaf Osberg is buried in the county, as is A.(Allen) Frank Healey (d. 1923), can you help find the cemeteries, trying to find parents."
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Date Posted: 02-13-06

Roy Crosby from Red Wing MN writes, "I grew up in Cortland. I am trying to get information about Leonard Crosby, Harry Crosby and Homer Crosby who were all brothers and lived in Cortland for many years. Any information would be of help. Thank you.
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Date Posted: 02-09-06

Jayme Stroh from Freehold NJ writes, "I am looking for family on the Coughlin side, Roberta and Patrick, father Frank. Also, looking for a childhood friend April Smith.
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Date Posted: 02-09-06

Cheryl Comerford Comer from Phoenix AZ writes, "I was born in Cortland, NY. I am trying to locate living descendents who may have knowledge of family history for Comerford/ Eaton/ Hart. My great-grandmother was Ellen Eaton Comerford who died in the Cortland Hospital 11/11/1934. She had cousins Estelle & Ed Hart. Does anyone have information about these families?
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Date Posted: 02-02-06

Nichola Hollenbeck Probeck from Clearwater FL writes, "I am still trying to find out the exact date my father died. His name is Ivan Smith. Also I am looking for my cousin Crystal Smith and Bacon was her married name. Please help.
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Date Posted: 02-02-06

Marcus Eugene Conklin Jr from Port Jervis NY writes, "I've heard that a lot of my family came from that area. My great grandfather's name was Foster. He also had a son Foster who I remember our family saying lived in Oneonta or Elmira. I don't know our heritage. Some say Dutch, Irish, German. My grandfather was Alva Conklin. Can you help me?
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Date Posted: 02-02-06

Neil Hayes Pendleton from Penticton, British Columbia writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and road named after them .1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 01-25-06

Gary Goers from Charlotte NC writes, "I am looking for my mother's biological mother. On my mother's birth certificate, her mother's name is listed as Mary Anthony, born in Groton NY. Age 21 when my mother was born in 1925. My mothers father was named Olin Vergason born in Lanesboro Pa. Later in life we discovered Olin Vergason in Binghamton and went to Binghamton to find his children. The children 3 girls 1 boy all looked so much alike that they and my mother realized that they were indeed half sisters and brother. My mother truly enjoyed knowing that she had found her half siblings. My mother was adopted when she was just a baby by George and Helen Osterhout of Westerly way in Binghamton. Olin and George worked in the Endicott Johnson shoe factory. Mary listed her address in Groton as Dudley Ave. Mary named my mother Iona Marie Anthony, the birth certificate was signed by R.D. Mead . If anyone can shed any info on this I would really appreciate it. My mother died 06-04-2001. Since then this had become much more important to me. Thanks."
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Date Posted: 01-24-06

Christine C. Stone from Syracuse NY writes, "History of the Simms and Seaman family 1800 & 1900's."
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Date Posted: 01-20-06

Pamela Vail Lawson from Sag Harbor NY writes, "Did Anna Van Cortlandt Marston b.5/22/1736 have children by her second husband August Valette Van Horne? Her parents were Frederick Van Cortlandt and Frances Jay. There may have been a husband who preceded Nathaniel Marston, a Captain Phippse. I am interested in issue from the Van Horne marriage only. I have found record of two daughters from Marston."
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Date Posted: 01-19-06

Earnest Phillips from NYC NY writes, "I have recently inherited an antique china cabinet made by the Courtland Cabinet Company. I am interested in finding about the company and the china cabinet. If anyone has any information please contact me. Thanks, Earnest"
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Date Posted: 01-19-06

C Beck from Lenox IA writes, "I live a long ways from Cortland County, but I would sure love it if someone would be willing to check land records in Cortland County to see if there is evidence of any Butman living there between 1780 and 1880. Alexander Butman was the father named on John Turner Butman's records, but there is absolutely no Alexander Butman in any NY census. He had to be living there in l825 when his son was born. His son was a farmer, so I thought this might be a lead. Is he in a cemetary near Taylor where his son is born? Please tell me of any Butmans living there. He has to have more children besides John Turner Butman, my ancestor. Is there any record that Alexander died in Cortland County as did? If there is any Butman in Cortland Co. records, it might be Alexander, because I think he had to go by his middle name, as did his son, John "Turner" and grandson, William "Fletcher" Butman. Phone (641) 333-2537."
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Date Posted: 01-12-06

Rob Lethbridge from Newhall CA writes, "Hello I'm trying to help my daughter make a family tree. I know my father's name Robert Lethbridge, grandfather William Lethbridge, and grandmother's name Edna Lethbridge. I hope you can help."
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Date Posted: 01-04-06

Carolyn Dax from Grayslake IL writes, "I am looking for the burial place of Elizabeth Lydia Taylor Eastman. She was born in Windham Vermont in 1800 and died in Cortland in 1890. She married William Eastman in Windsor Vermont, he died in 1876. I am looking for the burial of both of them if anyone has any ideas.Thank you."
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Date Posted: 01-04-06