Tri-Counties Genealogy & History Site by Joyce M. Tice Chemung Queries & Surname Listings

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Seeking information regarding Luella CAMPBELL, born about 1915, who was adopted as a baby by Harry CAMPBELL and Myrtle OSGOOD who lived in the Elmira area in the 1930's. Luella is believed to have married a man who worked for an Elmira newspaper. Family tradition tells that she died young, possibly in her early 30's. I'm interested in learning who she married and when she died.

Donna Campbell Rochester, NY

I am looking for parents of Henry SAUNDERS b. 1847 d. 1921 bur. Horseheads and his spouse Ellen C. LOVELL b. 1860 d. 1950. Both lived all of adult lives in Horseheads.
children
son - Samuel Steven b. 1855 d. 1944 (my great grandfather) mar. 22 AUG 1906 to Alice Mae BARBOUR
son - John Anson mar. Martha
son - Henry L. b. 1892 d. 1920

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dave Richards daverichards@a-znet.com

I am searching for information on John Henry Tipperman and his wife Dorothy. He was born in Germany in 1814 and his wife Dorothy 1819. They are buried in Wellsboro cemetary.He also had a brother Wilhelm who was married to a lady named Delia.Wilhelm and family moved to Minnesota in the late 1800's.I would greatly appreciate any information on these families. They are married into the Statts families and lived in the Delmar Tioga County.

Thanks Bob Williams E-mail Rwill13901@aol.com

I am searching the Tri-County areas for assistance in finding my Ireland born relatives the LANE families. My great grandfather, Patrick LANE was born in 1830; my great grandmother, Mary O'DONNELL was born in 1832, or 1833?. I believe the LANES may have been married in 1853; in Queenstown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. The had at least (9) nine children; the oldest child Eliza LANE, was born in Canada, in 1854.

My great grandmother Sara LANE, (the 3rd oldest child), was born in 1858, in Elmira, New York; (Chemung County.) She married John ROGERS; born in Ireland, he was born in 1872.

I found the LANES in the 1870 New York, Federal Census; in the Township of South Port; in the County of Chemung (New York.) I, also found the LANES in the 1880, Pennsylvania, Federal Census; they are living in the Township of Delmar; in the County of Tioga, Pennsylvania. I just recently found on the Joyce M. Tice website, a record of Baptism; the nineth child, Patrick LANE, was baptized on August 3rd, 1873; baptized in St. Mary's Church, in Elmira, New York. He was born on July 10th, 1873; (exact location unknown at this time?)

I greatly appreciate the Joyce M. Tice website, and greatly appreciate any assistance anyone can offer me in my research. Thank You.

I am looking for information on Ralph Follett and his son Oscar Follett who were living in Elmira, Chemung County New York in the 1880 census. In the 1880 census Ralph Follett was 79 years old. I would like to know where he is buried and when he died? Any information on either of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Betty Kendall Kersch

Hi, I am looking for any info on Catherine Hull b.Oct.12, 1935.She married JW Becraft and is buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Knoxville Pa. Also searching the BECRAFT famliy.I believe they are the parents of my gr grandfather John Henry Becraft b.1863 m.Flora Wass.Would appreciate any info on either family.There is an infant son of John and Flora buried in Riverside.Does anyone know where the burial records are kept?His death is recorded in Wellsboro records,but no marker or stone is listed on Joyce's site.Could be buried with Catherine and JW, if indeed they are the grandparents.

Thank-you Paula

I am seeking information about Moses LEVY, his wife Sarah, and their children (who were born in Elmira) Benjamin, Samuel Howard, and Bertha. Moses is buried at the Franklin Street Cemetery (died 1903). Any help would be appreciated! (Sorry, Full Name Not Siigned)

Looking for any info on Albert MOORE b c 1842 b Maine? Maine, Broome Co., NY?; wife Martha Jane (Jennie) SWEET b c 1843 PA; child Dora b c 1866, Mary b c 1879, and Caroline. Frederick SWEET b c 1808 and wife Mary b c 1811 and daughter Martha b 1850 appear in the 1850 Federal Census in Jackson Twp., Tioga Co., PA. In the 1870 Federal Census for Southport, Chemung Co., NY appear: Frederick SWEET age 63 b NY; wife Mary age 58 b NY; s-i-l Albert MOORE age 24 b NY; his wife Martha (SWEET) MOORE age 20 b NY; their children Dora Isabel age 3 b NY; and Mary age 1 b NY. They are in McNett Twp., Lycoming Co., PA in the 1880 federal census. They were married c 1866 in Southport (Chemung) NY.

Kay Brownell Reed, VP & Genealogist
Potter Co. Historical Society
gazelle@pennswoods.net

My name is Roger Keith Thompson, son of Donald Rose Thompson, Belfast (allegany cnty.) NY. I am looking for info. on Adelia Van Order, my great grandmother B: 1848 or 1852 (depending census you look at) On July 4, 1872 she married Charles Marion Rose. They ended up in Caneadea (allegany cnty.) NY and probably buried in Rushford NY. Need any info. you can give. Her mother & father are a missing link I need on the ancestery of my father. The only info. I have is that she was born in Big Flats (chemung cnty) NY

March 21, 2003
I am in search of information about PATRICK CONSIDINE who was from County Clare, Ireland. He was married to Mary Dillon. They moved westward and settled in Chicago, IL where they appeared in the 1880 U. S. Census. They were probably in Elmira, NY (Chemung County) at one time and later in Pittsburgh before arriving in Chicago. Patrick and Mary are my great-grandparents. Family name may have been spelled CONSADINE.

Robert J. Niersbach bobbach911@aol.com

I am looking for information on the William Morris family. I know they had a farm in Elmira, New York. William is my ggrandfather, He was married to Jane Gorman and then perhaps to Betsy Hoffman. My grandfather was born in Elmira, Chemung county in 1861. He moved to Chicago, married Ellen Powers. Thanks for any help.

Margaret Hosman

Hi, looking for information on:

     grandfather - James William Delaney b. 2 June 1877, Elmira NY., baptised 
	 St Mary's Church 17 June 1877 (sponsors James BRADY, Mary Delaney)
     uncle         -  Michael Alphnsus Delaney b. 8 May 1879, Elmira NY.,  
	 baptised St. Mary's 25 May 1879.(sponsors William BRADY, Margaret Delaney)
     Gr. grandfather - Michael W. Delaney b. <1850> NY ?,  (his parents born in 
	 Ireland. Family oral history said, "Grandpa came from County Cork, Ireland.")
     Gr. grandmother - Mary J. BRADY b. <1854> PA   (her parents born in NY - 
	 according to 1880 Census).

The family is listed as living on Franklin St.

If you have any information on my Delaney/Brady families I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you,
Connie DeLaney Large spymoose@cs.com

I am looking for any information on Robert ANDRUS or ANDREWS. He was in the 1880 census in Big Flats with his wife Mary and children. I am particularly interested in when he died and where he was buried as well as when he came to Chemung County. He was in Bradford County, PA in 1850. His wife Mary is buried in Greenwood, Steuben County. Thanks so much.

Mary Andrus Tindall

Joyce,
Hi, my name is Dale Wahlfeld. I am doing genealogy research on one line of my family. Specifically the Conklin surname. My records end with Henry Conklin b. June 29, 1804 in Chemung Co., N.Y.

I am writing you for any possible suggestions on how I might go about finding his parents/siblings etc... I live in Illinois and not able to get to the courthouse there.

If you have any suggestions please contact me. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
Dale Wahlfeld dwahlfeld@yahoo.com

I am looking for any information on CONKLIN, Henry b. June 29, 1804 in Chemung Co., N.Y. Please contact me

Dale Wahlfeld at dwahlfeld@yahoo.com

Dear Joyce

I was named for a policeman in Elmira N.Y. his name was Wayne Cortland Bailey and he died 1/11/75 I have his death cert. and his father was JAMES BAILEY and his mother is listed as Theressa Kay. JAMES BAILEY died 3/30/24 his obit in the Elmira paper simply states "he died at his sisters and had brothers Glen and John. The sister was Leah. The census 1920 Chemung says Theressa was from Russia , Lithuania. I would like to know who JAMES BAILEY's parents were,and where he was born.

Wayne L.Bailey
Painted Post,N.Y.

Is anyone familiar with the company BARKER, ROSE & GRAY, in business around 1900 in the Elmira area? I am interested in what type of business this was, where it was located and if they are still in business.

Thank you.
Kathy Smith

Seeking information on Genevieve (Jenny) KEITH
                       b. 1876, Elmira, Chemung Co. NY
                       d.  ?
                       m.  Mr. HEATH (train engineer)
                       parents of Jenny: Albert J. KEITH (1843-1903)
                                         PHOEBE ANN TISDELL (1843-1926)

                       CHILDREN: Hattie, Mildred, Donald, twins Leroy &
                                Laverne, & Rose plus 2 other daughters

                       Siblings:  Lillian, Carrie, Rose, Minnie, & Roxie

With great hopes and many thanks,

Joy Kirk Little (related)
Jacksonville, NC 28546
jjklittle@earthlink.net

Hi, I am looking for anyone who might have any info on a place called Howe's art Store . The address was 146 East Main St Elmira. I know they took photos. I have a picture my Grandmother gave me, I took the back off and it had the seal and an order written in pencil. Would anyone have any info on this place ? It may help me track down some Ward ancestors that moved from Bradford Cnty to Chemung.

Thank You Cheryl Parsons. clairebone10@hotmail.com

Hi,
I am looking for Andrew Campbell and his line descendants. I found him on list of Census 1880, Town of Elmira, Chemung Co., NY.

Here is census 1880: 82 84 Campbell Andrew J. 44 M hus farmer NY NY NY
Mary A. 43 F wife housekeeper NY NY NY
Andrew 19 M son farm laborer NY NY NY
Delos 8 M son at home NY NY NY 43 45 Campbell Francis 26 M hus laborer NY NY NY
Mary 29 F wife housekeeper PA PA NY
Jane 9 F dau at home PA NY PA
Henry 5 M son at home NY NY PA
Emma 2 F dau at home NY NY PA
Effee 9m F dau at home NY NY PA 

Thanks, -Cheryl CAMPBELL Chandler chan83@localnet.com

Dear Joyce:
What a delight to stumble across your website this morning! I really enjoyed the many beautiful old and new photoes.

I was searching for information on my husband's great grandfather Elias Albert Gilbert who was born in Chemung County 1 August 1852.

One of the many unanswered questions we have is regarding a boiler explosion at a mill at Van Etten prior to the 1860 Census (between 1855-1860). Elias' father Cephus Gilbert was killed in that explosion. Since you are more familiar with the area, perhaps you may have some information. Sorry I do not have an exact date.

Don's grandfather George Cephus Gilbert was born at Hicks. Elias purportedly taught school there several years. Is Hicks in Baldwin Township, Chemung County? Exactly where is it located?

Thank you so much.
Best wishes
Grace E. Honeywell
Cub Hill, Baltimore County, MD

Burr, William C.
10/19/1899
41
Elmira

Burr, Infant (F)
9/11/1901
1 da
Elmira

Burr, Charles H.
10/26/1914
52y3d
Elmira

Burr, Mary
7/17/1893
Elmira
Moved from one grave to another 9/19/1924

I never cease to marvel at your site. Two of my Revolutionary ancestors are buried in Chemung County: Israel Parshall at Riverside Cemetery and Benjamin Burt at Wellsburg. We have visited both of these cemeteries and were pleased at how well kept they were. I do have one question. I'm looking for a lady, CHARITY WAKEMAN VANDEVENTER, who died in 1844. Her husband,ABRAHAM VANDEVENTER is listed in the 1840 Chemung County census. Is there an easy way to access her probable place of burial? I've searched about 1/3 of the cemeteries listed and can't find poor CHARITY. Again, my congratulations on a site well planned and managed.

Thanks in advance. Doris Hayden Gorgas in Cleveland, Ohio

Seeking vital statistics for Henry C Snell, b 1844 , m. Alice abt 1875 child LeahMaud b Dec 1876 in town of Chemung. Seeking church records, burial data, land deeds, anything to determine where he came from. 1880 Census says b. NY.

John Mingos
Potomac, Md 20854

I am trying to find any record of my great-grandparents Michael MCINTYRE and Mary MALEN McIntyre in the tri-county area. According to their obituaries, they were married on October 1, 1854 in Elmira, NY. Shortly afterward, they migrated to Preble County, Ohio. They were Catholic. SS. Peter and Paul Church, in Elmira, has no record of them. Was there another Catholic church in Elmira at that time? I will appreciate any information or suggestions.

J. Griffin Crump
Alexandria, VA 22308
jgcrump@erols.com

VERMILYA BROWN

Searching for the parents of John T. VERMILYA (1815-1855), married Hannah Sophia BROWN (1820-1875). Both died at Elmira, Chemung, NY. Appeared on the 1850 Federal and 1855 State census records at Elmira. Children: Edgar D. and Mary Lousia.

Sandra Vermilyea Todd
vermreun@earthlink.net

MCINTYRE, Zimri and Orphelia

Looking for names of children and any info about them, marriages, etc. Know of two children: Sovina married Jeremiah Rumsey Paulina married Daniel Swartwood, what cemetery are (Paulina and Daniel) buried in?

Thank you for your help
Diane Marshall
TMarshall1@cfl.rr.com

Hi, My name is Cheryl Parsons. I am loking for any info on a place in Elmira NY called "Howe's Art Store the address was 146 East Water St. I have been searching my family for about 3 years now. Many years ago my Grandma gave me a picture of herself she was Helena Ward from Columbia Crossroads in PA. I know she and her mother Elizabeth moved to Elmira some time around 1911 maybe later I am not quite sure.. Recently I took the back off the picture and behold there was Howe's Art Store seal there was handwriting that told the size and the number of the mould. On it was the name Mrs. Griffis I have no idea who Mrs. Griffis was . Anyone out there that might know of this place I would love to know..

Thank You Cheryl clairebone10@hotmail.com

Seeking parents of HENRY C SNELL b 1844 NY age 36 yrs in 1880 Chemung Census.

John Mingos tedimax@msn.com

Hello list. I shared my good news last week, now I have to start dealing with bad.

According to Margaret Kane's obituary, her husband Simon died soon after their arrival to the USA. I have possible ships records for June 1849, arriving on the Thetis in NY. In the 1850 Census, Margaret and son Michael are listed in the census, living in Wysox Twp., Bradford County, with Flannigans, Linches, Franleys. If Simon was buried in this area, where might I find him? I'm thinking it would be a Catholic cemetery.

I've been following a Simon Kane who lived in and around Elmira from 1862 to 1910. I have no proof that he was related to my Kanes, except for his name, age, and the fact that he lived less than a block from Michael Kane, and is buried in very close proximity to Michael as well (and we were always lead to believe that this was our Simon). In the 1910 census, Simon lists 0/2 children living. My Simon had two children as well. Were they actually dead or did this Simon just consider them "dead" because of something that happened? One more thing, Simon and wife Mary Cahill Kane are buried at SS P&P in Elmira, in a full plot (8-10 graves) all of which are empty except for the two of them. I thought that this was odd considering that his two children were "dead."

What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Ellen Kane Buglewicz
Papillion, NE

I am kindly looking for connections to William W. PERRY, who is enumerated in 1830, 1840, and 1850 censuses as follows:

1830 Big Flats, Chemung County, NY William PERRY, age 40-50 female, age 40-50 five males and one female, all under 20, listed as well

1840 Tioga Township, Tioga County, PA William PERRY, age 50-60 female, age 40-50 two males and one female, all under 15, listed as well

1850 Tioga Township, Tioga County, PA Wm. W. PERRY, age 63, born New Jersey B.R. [Burton R.] PERRY, age 19, born PA Nathaniel PERRY, age 47, born New York

I find Burton R. PERRY (spelled Perrey), age 29, listed in the 1860 Middlebury Township, Tioga County, PA census, with wife Charlotte SHORT, age 21, and children Edwin, age 4, and Emily, age 1 month. The family migrated to Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan, from which Burton and Charlotte operated a hotel, and from where Burton served in the Civil War (10th Michigan Cavalry, Company L). Burton and Charlotte are enumerated in the 1870, 1880, and 1900 Genesee County, Michigan censuses. I am descended from their son, Edwin.

According to plot book of the Fairview Cemetery (Linden, Michigan), in which Burton and Charlotte are buried, his father's name was William PERRY, and mother's name was Polly CASTLE.

I would be delighted to hear from anyone researching PERRY or CASTLE surnames in the tri-county area, or from anyone who thinks they have a connection to this line.

Thank you kindly,
Bryan Perry
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
dielemanperry@juno.com

Hello Joyce:
Maybe you are not the person I should be talking to but I didn't see a town historian for Wellsburg.

I'm trying to obtain some information on Jane SNOOK(S) b. Wellsburg, Chemung Co. 15 Sep 1835, she m. Reuben C. CHAPIN (b. at Hector, Tompkins Co) in 1859 at Wellsburg. I'm pretty sure her father's name was John SNOOKS (aged 82) as is counted with the CHAPIN family in the 1870 Broome co. census.

Most of the above information comes from Reuben's CW pension papers. He was drafted 1863 Chemung co, 27th Dist, Co D 91st Inf. gives his residence in 1865 as Wellsburg, Chemango co, Chemango Co., NY.

His first 4 children, Ida, Amos, Rebecca and John were b. in Wellsburg and the last two Amelia and Alice born at Binghamton.

Can you give me some guidence where to look for more information on these SNOOKS. Since John Snooks' wife isn't with the household in 1870, I am assuming she had already died, buried in Wellsburg area??

Alyce Smith in Kalamazoo co, MI

Dear Joyce,
I am trying to locate where my father, Nestor Luis Monllor, is buried. His last address was in Spencer and past away on June 30, 1992. His birth date was April 2, 1912.

Any information that you can supply me as soon as you can would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you,
Alberto Monllor

I am seeking contact with anyone researching the PARMETER family. My 2nd great grandfather, Freeman E. PARMETER was born 1834 in Henrietta, Monroe, NY according to his Civil War enlistment. His death certificate shows his parents to be Elijah & Martha (BRITTON) PARMETER. I do find an Elijah in Monroe Co. in 1830, and an Elijah purchasing property in Jackson Co. MI in 1841. This family has some connection to Elmira I believe from a family story. Also they were members of the Universalist Church in MI. Having found the surname PARMETER / PARMENTER in both Chemung and Bradford Co. I am hoping someone can make a connection to this.

Joyce Hambleton Whitten
Monette, Arkansas
jwhitten@bscn.com

I have been searching your extensive website on several occasions re the above subject. A lot of very interesting informaton has been reviewed. Alas a paucity of my main objective.

I have been trying to pin down information on Emory EAKINS, Emory A. EAKINS, & John S. EAKINS when they were in Elmira.. The time is mid-1880’s.

Emory EAKINS was born in Elmira, NY in 1884. based on delayed birth certificate. Emory A. EAKINS died in Elmira not long before or after Emory EAKINS was born. Based on family oral information. Helen EAKINS (widow of Emory A.) is listed in the city directories for 1886-88. Not listed in the 1889 directory. If there is a 1885 directory, I did not have access to it in the Library I used. John S. EAKINS Is listed also in the directories for 1886-88 that I was able to check.

Helens’ home was 204 Lormore. John S. was listed as physician, pres’t and medical director Chemung Valley Medical and Surgical Institute h. do Emory A. is listed as physician or doctor In the 1870 and 1880 Ohio census. I noticed that the Elmira Surgical Institute, referred to in the 1879 Four County History, Chapt. 46 new building (1873) , was located on Hudson St. The east end of Hudson is about two blocks from Lormore (1882 map)..

Questions: Is there local information indicating the birth of Emory EAKINS? Is there local information on date of Emory A.s’ death and burial location and possible date of removal for reburial in Ohio? Is any information available regarding John S. family and time of residence in Elmira? Can it be that the Institute associated with John S. be located in the same building as the older Elmira Surgical Institute?

I appreciate any comments or suggestions toward filling missing information Regarding the above questions. Needless to say, your website is both excellent and most extensive- my congratulations on a terrific job.

Thomas E. Eakin.

I am trying to find information on Mae BEARDSLEE b. 6 Jan 1871 and d. 20 Feb 1952. She was married to Charles Herbert ACKLEY b. Jun 1871 and d. 10 Nov 1952. They were married abt. 1892. They lived in Elmira and are buried in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Their daughter Sarah Mae ACKLEY ELDRETT was my grandmother. I have been able to find much on the Ackley's but, can't find who Mae's parents were.

Other children: Warren, Charles, Jane and Hazel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Daryl ELDRETT Watkins
mrswat99@aol.com

Dear Joyce,
First, let me say I love your web pages and enjoy looking at them.

I was interested in a reference at the beginning of the Nortrop and Wilson information. You mention that Eunice Nortrop was the daughter of Issac Nortrop and Elizabeth Lobdell. Do you have any more information on Elizabeth Lobdell.

My mother's family were Lobdells and from that area. I have a Phillip Lobdell who married Minne Grace Wrigley. Phillip's father was Philip Lobdell who was a butcher in Elmira and married to Elizabeth _____. Philip's father is listed as Issac and Elizabeth Weaver. Issac's parents were Chole and Ebenezer Lobdell. I only have Elizabeth's father, John Weaver. (This is thanks to you website.)

Does any of this ring a bell?

Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Joanne N. Bailey-Boorsma
Wyoming, Michigan

Am looking for information about a Vinta Edwards. Marriage in 1899 to Lewis Edwards. Known place of residences as of 1926 Horseheads, NY and by 1930 lived in Elmira Heights. She and her son Lewis age 28, worked in a mill of some sorts may have been a cotton mill but not sure. She died on Feb. 6 1966 and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads.

She is the daughter from my grandfathers's first family. I don't know who her mother was but her father was David L. Swartz. The spelling of Swartz is also spelled Schwartz so I don't know which to tell you to look under.

These are the particulars as I know them

Mouvinta/AKA Tinta/AKA/Vinta born in 1878 place un known but think in Pennsylvania Brother name of Gerald. Had back injury due to a accident while working on RR had to be after 1886. First marriage of Vinta listed to a Eli Gardner of Ulysses on Oct. 23, 1892 that would make Vinta age 14. This marriage was preformed in West Union , NY in Steuben Co. Both Vinta and Eli tho were from Pa. Vinta listed as from Hector and Eli from Ulysses. Marriage may have lasted 10 years as she is next listed as being married at age 21 to Lewis Gardner and living in Horseheads, NY. I am not sure tho when he died or for sure where he was buried. They had a number of children. Lewis, Mary, and 3-4 others. Parents both born in PA but do not know where. David died April 26, or 27 in 1926 in Hector at the poor house. He was born between 1848-1851 Buried in Ulysses with second wife and my grandmother Honora/AKA Nora C. Wheeler Nora died Nov. 1945 in Niagara Falls but buried in Ulysses. Nora and David L. had 7 children their number 5 daughter is my mother Dorcas Schwartz Beebe of Candor, NY Tioga Co. My father's family in 1899 moved from Madison Co, NY to Candor to start up a local News Paper. It was called the Candor Courier and was in the family till 1950 when it was sold.

A very nice gentlemen from the historical society of Elmira was very helpful and gave me lots of info. Some how or another we lost contact and for that I feel badly about. But if any one else is daring and would like to help me out with information about Vinta I sure would appreciate it.

Finances are getting tighter and so I wouldn't be able to offer any money at this particular time for any person's services. An a big thank you in advance and for any information that is sent to me. Please know that I certainly appreciate the individuals time and effort that they would be spending in researching Vinta and her family for me.

I would most like to have her Obit and marriage announcement if possible and any thing about the births of her chidlren. An if her wedding is in either Elmira or Horseheads, I would like to know that as well.

In 1930 Lewis Vinta's son is listed as being 28 that would make him born about 1901 or 1902 depending on when the census was taken. Compared to his birth date.

In 1930 Mary age 9 was listed also that would make her born about 1920 or 1921 again depending on when census was taken compared to her birth date.

Lewis Sr. it looks like my have died as early as 1926. But place of burial is not known for sure. I know that by 1930, Vinta is listed as head of household so either Lewis Sr. was dead or they divorced. But I think he died.

Would any one out there be willing to help find these people and give me some more info? I am hoping to back track David L. Swartz to see where he was born and who his parents were and who is first wife was.

Am also looking for any information about a Beers Edwards to see if he and Lewis may have a connection

Also looking for any information about Meddaugh's or Middaugh's for any of the surrounding area's. Will be glad to have any thing one finds including articles about Frank Meddaugh, the Phone company he started and any thing else that has the Meddaugh or Middaugh name attached to it.

Thank you
Joan Beebe Meddaugh
Formerly of Candor, NY
Now of Portland, Or

Hi. my name is Robin Bailey from Voorhees, New Jersey. I'm looking for family in the Elmira, NY area. I just found my grandfather, unfortunately in the Woodlawn National Cemetery. I'm looking for his obituary. Do you know any easy way to find this. I've attempted to search the newspapers, no luck. His name was Bernard E Gaines, he died on 3-5-67 and was buried on 3-8-67. Next time I'm in the area I will go to the cemetery and the local library. I'm trying to find my uncle, his son, David Gaines, I was hoping that in the obituary it gave a state that he resides. He entered the military at a very young age..he could be any where. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Robin Bailey

Can anyone suggest where I might look next in my quest for my great grandparent's application for a wedding license?

Facts: Oscar Alexander Ennis, born 11/1865 in Standing Stone, PA and Mary Loretta Moroney born app Nov 1872 in Ireland are listed in the 1900 census as living in Elmira at 111 Miller Street with their children and other family members. According to the census data, they were married in late 1891, approximately.

I requested a records search for the application for a marriage license

1. from the Bradford County clerk in Towanda (thinking they might have gone home to Oscar's family to get married)
2. from the NY Department of Health in Albany
3. from the Elmira County Clerk's office
4. from the Office of the City Clerk, Elmira

All of them searched; none of them found any record. Any ideas on where I might go next? It's my one real hope of finding the names of Mary Moroney's parents and her place of birth.

Thanks for your help

Hi;
I am currently researching a California Pioneer who was a well know figure in our state's history named Laurentine Hamilton. We are having a real problem finding out more about his family. All we know is, he was born in Catlin, New York in 1929. This is probably not the place to inquire but, I am hopeful that you can point me in the right direction. This searching is new to me and I am finding it to be a real challenge.

Any references or suggestions you can give me would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim Willis
jim275@charter.net

Hello,

I am trying to do some research on my father's side of the family. My grandfather was born in Elmira City NY in Jan 1910. His name is KEITH S PIXLEY. His father is FRANK E. PIXLEY. In the 1920 census he is 40, married, living in Elmira as a lodger and a fireman for a hotel owned by Mary Adams. He died between 1920 and 1930. I am trying to find out when he died. Also Frank claims to be born in PA around 1880, I am assuming that it is in the Tri-county area. I am also trying to find out the names of his parents. I am told that his father was named Frank (born in NY) as well, his mother (name unknown) was born in PA. I am hoping that with the lack of major travel back then that they lived in that tri-county area as well. Is there anyway that I could get a copy of Frank's certified death certificate?

If you have any information please contact me.
Ben Pixley
pixley906@aol.com
Greensboro, NC

I had found through a LDS film info that stated that in the Mt. Hope Cemetery my ancestors, James M. BOGART (died Aug. 11, 1902) and Harriet E. MIDDAUGH, his wife, (died May 4, 1909) are buried.

I have looked for a mailing address or telephone number for Mt. Hope in Van Etten and cannot find a listing. Can anyone help?

I have also tried to find a death certificate through Chemung County and they say it does not exist for either one. Where else would it be?

Thank you.
Nancy Tweedie

I am looking for a marriage which took place in Chemung County between Hiram Kinsman and Carrie Rosalie Morris in 1878. Would like to know just where and when it might have taken place.

Margaret Bourdette MBourdette@aol.com

Hello, this is my first time in using this site for information from the extended members in the family of genealogy. I have some information that was passed down through the family and I would like to verify and add to it, so any information would be appreciated. I have the following info. SETH HARDEN PRATT m. ABIGAIL BALCOM abt 1858 Hulm, Allegheny, NY. No other information on siblings, parents, and family origin, they had one known son.

HARDEN de VALSON PRATT  b. abt. 1822  RI m. MARY C. HILLERBRANT b. abt. 1831
NY (the 1880 shows that they lived in Elmira NY with four children:
   a. HARDEN de VALSON 2nd b. abt 1854
   b. Willard N. b. abt. 1853
   c. M. Adele b. abt. 1859
   d. Edith G.  b. abt. 1867

HARDEN de VALSON PRATT b. abt. 1854 m. AGNES MURDOCH b. Oct. 31, 1882.
(daughter of John Murdoch and Eliza Perkins). They had four known children.
   a. Mabel  b. abt. 1883 d. abt 1890
   b. JOHN MURDOCH b. Oct. 21, 1884 Elmira, NY d. May 23, 1933, Sawtell,   CA
      (in the Soldier's Home. John was a MD in the US Army).
   c. Adele b. August 1886 d.
   d. Harden de Valson 3rd b. May 12, 1889, d. May 12, 1964
JOHN MURDOCH (my grandfather) m. MARTHA ELLEN McKINNEY b. July 13, 1891, in
Gravity, PA d. May 8, 1921, in CA (my grandmother). John and Martha were
married twice for the families in each state (I have the original
Certificates of Marriage) 3/11/09 Episcopal Church in Honesdale, PA then
5/15/09 in Parish of the Church of the Transfiguration in the City of NY.
They had two children.
   a. John Murdoch 2nd b. Feb. 10, 1910 OH
   b. MARTHA JANET b. July 28, 1915, TX
On the Murdoch side, the Reverend David Murdoch
DAVID MURDOCH b. Scotland d. June 13, 1861, Elmira, NY married Elizabeth
Bisset b. abt 1801 in Scotland d. August 8, 1829, Elmira, NY (she was the
daughter of Alex Bisset and Agnes (?)  they had the following known children
   a. Alexander b. Scotland
   b. David b. Scotland
   c. JOHN b. Scotland
   d. Isabel b. Scotland
   e. Kate b. Scotland
JOHN m. ELIZA ANDRUS They had the following known children. (have a picture
of their        home in Elmira NY, with Adele Pratt sitting on the front stoop
   a. AGNES b. 1859
   b. Jeannette
   c. Katharine
AGNES m. HARDEN de VALSON PRATT (my g. Grandparents)

rlotte Ann (Bishop) Whelchel cbwhelchel@cs.com

I found an obituary for Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Reidy Mullin at the Tri-Counties website. She died May 10, 1937. Mary was a distant relation. She may be my link to Ireland if anyone knows more of her. I'm going to work on obtaining her death certificate next, but any additional information from list members would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ellen Kane Buglewicz
Papillion, NE

I am seeking information on my husbands ancestors who came to live, I believe in Waverly. They were Richard Pilgrim and his wife Isabella. I am not sure what year they arrived, but their son Joseph William was said to have died 31 October 1867 and was buried in Waverly. Richard was a farmer in England, but I have no idea why he came to America. He died 28 February 1877 and is also said to be buried in Waverly. I have been unable to find his or his sons graves. His wife returned to England in 1877, but their son Frederick stayed. He met and married a Charlotte Crispen in 1882. I have found both of their graves in Chemung Village Cemetery. If anyone has any information on any of these families, I would love to hear from them.

Patricia Pilgrim

TILLINGHAST, WILSON

William TILLINGHAST the son of Charles and Jerusha (Hatfield) TILLINGHAST. William first married Amelia WILSON the daughter of George B. WILSON and Sarah WILSON

I am seeking is information on what happend to William and the children after Amelia's death August 6, 1880 buried at Millerton Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Tioga Co., Pa

The children were young.
Harry Clayton TILLINGHAST b. December 23, 1865
Buren Jay TILLINGHAST b. abt 1870
Etta TILLINGHAST b. May 05, 1878

In Amelia's Obit is states that Her husband and children are desolate. They have the unfeigned sympathy of the whole community. That is all it says about her family.

They had a 300 acre dairy farm in Lawrenceville Twp., Tioga Co. PA I can't find any of them on the 1880 Census, and I can't even find the parents of William on the 1880 Census either, I believe his parents had a farm in Tioga Co., PA.

It was brought to my attention that the farm of Charles Tillinghast was abandoned the same year that William died in 1916, and I am wondering if William took over his father's farm. This is the farm where a newborn infant was found in the well of the well, of the abandoned farm of Charles Tillinghast.

William did remarry to Fanny Seely KOLB November 06, 1883 at the First Congregational Church of Elmira, Chemung Co., New York

William TILLINGHAST was master of the Millerton grange for two years.

The Millerton Lodge, No. 935, I.O.O.F. when organized in 1876
--------------------
Tioga County (PA) 1908 Directory
Tillinghast, Wm (Fanny M.) farmer WOS 375 & O 100 R 1 Lawrenceville H 16 F T.
(Fanny Seely Kolb 2nd wife)

Can anyone help locate that farm? Can anyone help me locate the Tillinghast children in or around 1880?

Thank you for any help,
Deborah Richardson
Deb007Deb@aol.com

I'm looking for the roots of the Cornelius family who purportedly migrated to potter county, PA from the Elmira area in the mid 1800, I have a Gabriel Cornelius, married to Jane Green, living in Hebron Pa in the 1880 census, aged 39 from NY.

Regards,
Jim Wood

Good Morning list, Would it be possible for someone to look up a recent obit for me? It is for Marie MORNINGSTAR Moore she died 11Dec2002 @ the home of her daughter in Chemung,N.Y.

Thank you Carol

I am looking for any info on Clemma RHOADES, dau of Harvey RHOADES and Eunice REED. I found Clemma in a census m. to L.W.BABCOCK.

I found this from another researcher. Rhoades, Harvey Olmstead b: June 26, 1829 in Elmiria- Chemung County- New York at that time it was Tioga Co.-Chemung Co., NY ..... +Reed, Eunice b: 1829 (I believe she m. William somwhere abt 1870) ...... 3 Rhoades, Clemma b: March 14, 1848

1880 census Elmira
634    241    358    Babcock    L. W.    40    M    hus    policeman    NY    
NY    NY    
                   Clemma    32    F    wife    housekeeper    NY    NY    
NY    
                   Helen F.    8  F    dau    at home    NY    NY    NY    
                   Martha     67    F    moth/wido    at home    NY    PA    
PA

I have been looking for a Eunice Read/Reed/Redd b. abt 1829 that m. William ALLEN b. abt 1829.

I have a feeling that this is my Eunice REED. I know that they had children named James ALLEN b. 1871, Juder b. 1873 and according to James' Obit, they had a sister named "Mrs. Clemmey Babcock" I think this Clemma could be her. Do you have any more info on these people? I had a feeling that They had been married before, since in the 1880 census William and Eunice were 51, and their kids were James 8 and Juder 7. No other kids listed.

Does any of this sound familiar to ANYONE?
TTYS, Dawn Green

I am seeking any information about the family of Benjamin Lawrence Harris. One source states that he was born to Myer and Esther Harris on 28 Jul 1889 in Elmira. Does anyone have information about this family, or could I possibly request a lookup for the birth record? Thank you for any help!

Amy Cook