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

Tri-County Genealogy & History Sites Home Page How to Use This Site Warning & Disclaimer No Unauthorized Commercial Use MORE Tri-County Queries Contact Joyce Chemung County Queries & Surname Listings April 2003 - June 2003 New Queries may be submitted to TriCountie@aol.com with Chemung County in the SUBJECT Line - Please You must also sign your first and last name. Queries submitted with no county or other location clues can not be included. You must also include your OWN FIRST and LAST name to show courtesy to the reader and as indication of your seriousness as a researcher. (updated 11/21/03)

HI

I am looking for information on a Charles Dean born in 1919 in Elmira, His birth parents were Hazel Cole and Doyle Dean. He was adopted by the Southard family around 1920. Charles and his sibling were left at children services shortly after the 1920 census.

I am in need of proof of Doyle L. Dean and Hazel Cole marriage hopefully with Doyle's birth date.

Any help greatly appreciated

Thanks Terri Lowe

Hi
I am looking for any information on a Hazel Cole Dean who married a Doyle L. Dean. They both lived in the Elmira Area,Chemung County. I know that they went their ways somwetime around 1918. I need a marriage record of them . They both lived in Elmira in their teen years.In fact they married when Hazel was around 14 or 15.Had four children Doyle Jr.,Ella E. ,Marjorie E. and Charles .

Dean was the son of Ella Dean and his sister married a trooper who served Elmira in 1934 to 1938.In 1938 he became chief of West Elmira Police Dept and remained there until his death in 1956.His name was Henry Moderhak. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Thanks Terri Lowe

I am looking for information about Lydia E. GROVER who is said to have been born in Elmira in April 1809. Her parents are said to be Menassah GROVER and Louise Law PENCE. Lydia married Joseph Edwards and they lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are my great grandparents. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Mildred Greenstreet

MY father Francis DONALDSON told me he was born in Elmira. I have traced back to my great grandparents Arthur L. DONALDSON and Gertrude DONALDSON from the 1930 census. Also living in the household were their daughters Edith G. and Emma G. DONALDSON and my grandfather Francis R. DONALDSON and his wife ( my grandmother) Cecelia DONALDSON. When my father died a few years ago I was told my grandmothers maiden name was GARDNER. That there was a GARDNER Mountain in Pa. where her family lived and were coal miners. I have been unable to find this mountain. Does anyone out there know of such a place?

Thank you, Deborah DONALDSON

George Clinton KRESS (some family histories have him listed as Clinton KRESS) and wife, Eliza KNAPP Kress are buried in Wellsboro Cemetery. Looking for funeral records, obits, etc. which might contain parents of George Clinton Kress. George Clinton KRESS d. June 1860, Eliza KNAPP Kress, d. October 1863. They left four children, two of whom were young, James Clinton KRESS and Henry (Harry) George KRESS. George Clinton KRESS(b. 1816 and Eliza KNAPP Kress (b. 1819) were born in Smithboro, Tioga Co., NY. George Clinton son of John KRESS and Cateron (Catherine) LIGHT Kress. Still seeking birth and marriage records on George Clinton KRESS.

Thanks again!!! Sandy Castle, secastle@sbcglobal.net.

In March 1942 genealogist Prof. Henry F. BITNER (b. 1853 Centre Co., PA) wrote from Lewisburg (Union Co.), PA to his niece stating that he would be returning to Elmira, NY on the 28th and that he would be living at 827 W. Water St. There is no record of his death in Union or any of the surrounding counties in PA. Did he die in Elmira and if so, when?

Carl R. Catherman

Hi Joyce
Am seeking info on my great grandmother Catherine Storms Taylor b. 4-20-1868 in Big Flats d. 5-28-1958. Her parents were Warren Storms and Mary E. Decker Storms. Both families were from the Big Flats area. Catherine married Charles Taylor. Their children were Lewis Warren, m. Mayme Eddings from Blossburg Pa on 8-12-1911, their son was my father Charles H. Taylor, raised by Catherine Taylor, grandmother, William, Hazel, Catherine and Leona were the other children. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sharon Ames, sharynames@aol.com

Looking for anyones that are talmadges or Talmages in Southerntier N York

Thanks Dennis talmage 704 Faulkner lane, Ballground ga 30107

6-16-03 I am seeking information on Mullen/Mullin family in Horseheads,N.Y. Chemung co. MULLEN,JOHN ANTHONY (1873-19210 married Catherine Carpenter, had following children Sara,Catherine Lawrence P.,and John Townsend(ted). Any info re:MULLEN would be greatly appreciated.

BARBARA HILTON

I am searching for information on Eli Mead, who supposedly moved to Elmira from Sussex Co NJ in 1838. He was born in Dutchess Co NY in1762 and perhaps married Betsy Doty. He spent the earlier years of his life in Northumberland, PA. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Carolyn Mead Hildebrand
noelh_1@juno.com

I am trying to locate a bible that my grandparents Lester and Minnie Miles had at one time. They lived in Corning New York. I had an Uncle that lived in Elmira and know some of his family are still living in the house he owned on Third Street. I am hoping some one can help me. My Uncle was known as Dor Miles. I know he worked for the city. My father told me that the only thing he had to go by for his birth date was in this bible. Would love some help. There were four children that lived. My father was Raymond Glenn, Roy, Virginia married name was Smith also lived in Elmira. Thank you Janet Miles Johnston

I am trying to track down the siblings of my 2G-grandfather. His obituary, from The Ovid (Clinton Co, Michigan) Register-Union, 10 Jan 1929, states, "Mr. Clark leaves one brother, George Clark, of Dundee, New York and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza TERWILLIGER of Elmira, N.Y., and Mrs. Sidney Sullivan of San Juan, California." I am hoping that you folks could help me out with Eliza (CLARK) Terwilliger. This mention is the only record that I have of her. I had someone check the 1930 census and she was not found. She was most likely born in Ireland. I know this is a long shot, but can any of you help me out with her husband's name? I have a possible match on the 1880 census (before she was married) that would place her year of birth at about 1862.

Thanks for any help that you can provide. Stephanie Vert

Hi my name is David Burke. I am stuck on my reasearch on my family tree, and I was hoping that you could help me or point me in the righe direction. I was able to find my Great Grandfathers name an date of birth and the place where he was born and that 's were I stuck. I tring to find his fathers name and place of birth. My Great Grandfathers name is Benjamin H Burke DOB 02-26-1839, he was born in Elmira, New York. Thanks for any help you can give.

Dave Burke

I was revisiting the Joyce Tice page for Thomas Keeney and Mercy Lamb at rootsweb and wonder if either of you might be able to help me. I am descended from the CT Keeneys and have been trying to unravel a number of questions. High on the list currently is determining the children of Alexander Keeney (1709-1814). The documentation seems particularly weak here, perhaps because Alexander lived so long he outlasted his kids in many cases, denying us probate help. Before I start, here are some links to my pages to verify that I give as well as I get!

http://www.langeonline.com/#Keeney
http://www.langeonline.com/legacy/683.htm
http://www.langeonline.com/legacy/742.htm
http://www.langeonline.com/Keeney-Kinney-McKinney.htm

My interest in Alexander stems from the following:

Commemorative Biographical Record of Hartford County: (1901, p.959) "CAPT. ARTHUR B. KEENEY is descended from a long-lived ancestry, who have been born and bred on the old homestead farm in Hartford County which they have tilled for more than one hundred years. His great-great-grandfather was Tell Keeney and his son, Richard Keeney (our subject's great-grandfather), attained the phenomenal age of 105 years. His grandfather, Russell Keeney died at the age of eighty-eight, and his father, Porter Keeney, lived to be nearly eighty. All his paternal forefathers were farmers." http://www.langeonline.com/Heritage/arthur.htm#Hartford

Arthur is my GG grandfather. This recap is wrong. Richard (III) did not live to 105 he lived to 81. His father was also Richard (II)(Tell was perhaps a nickname). Richard (III) was married to Chloe _____ . To my knowledge no one has placed Chloe's parentage definitively but it is believed by some that she is a daughter of Alexander (father of Thomas?) That's what I want to prove. There is a Charles reported as a child of Alexander; the thought is that Charles/Chloe are one and the same (perhaps misread or miswritten in a church record). If that were true, the article above would make sense, i.e. there was a 105 year old grandfather... on the maternal side. To my knowledge, the only 105 year old Keeney was Alexander. If cousins Richard Keeney and Chloe Keeney married then all is well by me!

Can you direct me to any primary source for Thomas' parentage, as well as any info on his siblings, which might lead to the answer the above question? I just received his pension file and was disappointed to find no family names. I was doubly disappointed to find the file extracted on the rootsweb site after I paid for the file!! As an aside, it took 3 weeks front to back to get his file from NARA; how's that for turnaround?

Thanks in advance for your help. I am best reached at home at paul@langeonline.com.
Regards, Paul Lange

I am looking for a William REYNOLDS, born 27 Nov 1805 somewhere in New York. He married Jane P. DeGROFF 20 Oct 1835 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY and died 16 Jul 1870 in Elmira, Chemung County, NY. In the 1855 NY state census, William REYNOLDS is listed as being born in Chemung County. In the 1865 NY state census, he is listed as being born in Chenango County, NY. The death certificate for his son, David, lists William's place of birth as Sullivan County. William Reynold's obit gives no place of birth. William Reynolds and Jane DeGROFF's marriage announcement in the Poughkeepsie area newspaper says he was "of Ellenville, Ulster County." Is there ANY hope of finding this guy???

Searching for Emma Hattie Buckbee NIMS. Born ABT. 1866, Pennsylvania.
Parents: Alanson BUCKBEE & Ester YOUNG
Married James Edgar NIMS.
Children: Ruth Emma NIMS & Earl Sylvester NIMS
Lived in Lawrence Township, Tioga Co. & Elmira, N. Y.
Hattie NIMS died sometime after 1896 - 1908.
James NIMS left Tioga and move to San Diego, California abt. 1908.

Thank you, Jackie Mc GUrk

Hi,
Does anyone know where I can find any information on a semi-pro baseball team before 1937. It would be in Elmira, NY. I believe my Father-in-Law played but cannot find anything on this subject.

Thank you, Sharon D'Andrea

Hi Joyce,
I read through your many queries but was unsuccessful in finding the desired information.

Tioga County, NY was organized in 1788 as the so-called "Old Town of Chemung" and included what is now the town of OWEGO, created in 1791. Both towns originally embraced much other territory than is now to be found within their borders. In 1813 it was found advisable to exchange names, whereby the district to the west became TIOGA. As CHEMUNG, the region had its first settlers in 1785 in the persons of SAMUEL and WILLIAM RANSOM.

I would like to learn more about the RANSOM family.MARY RANSOM (3 April 1782-16 Dec.1855) was born in CT and died in Danby, New York.

She married ABRAHAM GARDNER (Dec. 1783-10 Apr. 1861) born Scranton, PA and died in Danby, NY.

Is there a town in CHEMUNG where I could call or write for records on both Samuel and William who planted apple trees and established the first nursery in their area.

Thank you in advance for your help and your website.
Barbara Prince

I am looking for anyone who can help me with the surnames of GIBBS, DRAKE, BILLINGS, COE, BISHOP, BROWN, BUELL, REDPATH, TERRY, JOHNSON, AND THOMAS. They are all connected to my family who lived in all 3 counties at one time. Any help sure would be appreciated. Bernie Kaufman(bik220@aol.com)

Joyce,
My name is Jim Riley, I was born in Watkins Glen, N.Y. in 1940. I now live in Ocala, Fl.

I am trying to trace my Dad's family. He was supposedly born in Pine Valley, N.Y. in 1906. His parents were John C Riley and Alice Webber Riley. John C Riley worked on the railroads in the Elmira area.

That's as far back as I have been able to confirm so far. My Dad and Mom and his parents as mentioned above are buried in St Mary's Cemetery in Horseheads, N.Y.

There are a bunch of Riley's that lived in the Town of Catlin and I believe that that may be many of my ancestors, but I have not been able to make a clear confirmation from the Census data that I have searched.

If you could steer me a little it would be much appreciated
Jim Riley

Seeking information on William REYNOLDS. He was born 27 Nov 1805 in NY; married Jane DeGROFF 20 Oct 1835 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY; died 16 Jul 1870 in Elmira, Chemung County, NY. William and Jane had two children: David DeGroff (1836-1899) and Mary Jane (@1841-1892). David married Ellen LIVESAY and Mary Jane married Albert SATTERLEE. I am interested in finding information on William's parents.

Liz DuBois ddubois@sinclair.net

TOWNSEND/or Towsend,I am searching for any information E liza Townsend b- Elmira,NY abt 1835?married William Dixon b- abt 1835? Elmira,NY>they had a son George Dixon b- abt 1857.Any information on Eliza Townsend would be appreciated.

Thank you Dotty Schmidt-email,na4evr@hotmail.com

Dear Ms. Tice,
Today my mother and I visited the monument at Wilkes-barre for the Battle of Wyoming Valley. We were following up on the story we had heard from my grandfather and after learning that our Great-great great- grandmother was a widow of the Wyoming massacre who took her two children to the woods and hid and foraged to avoid capture. She then married A Man named John Rickey and moved to Wellsburg. Rickey adopted our great- great-Grandfather and he became a Rickey- From Chemung county records Her name was Anna Lowe. We believe her husband may have been Jocob or Conrad Lowe. Do you have a source or any information as to where we might get some information on them.

Thank you,
Christine Jones Lipscomb

I would be interested in any information on a Cousin of my Grandfather. His name was Eugene Delamater & was married 16, Oct. 1878 to Ella Struppler in Elmira. Both of Elmira. He had one Child-George Delamater who married Eva Traver--21, June 1909. They lived in Elmira. I would like to get Ella Struppler's Parents & Eva Traver's Parents. George & Eva had a daughter Ruth who married a Mr. Rigdon. George died 25, April 1958 at Elmira, N.Y. His Father Eugene Delamater died 13, Oct. 1943. Eugene Delamater was the son of Pardon W. Delamater-Delamarter & Elizabeth Lewis Eugene's Mother Elizabeth Delamater died 12, July 1889 at Elmira.

Any help would be appreciated!! Thank You. Eugene founded the City Rescue Mission & conducted Gospel Meetings. He was also a early Rural Mail Carrier.

Darlene T. Holling

Hello, Can anyone tell me if there is a Lake Conongue or Lake Konniongo (I know these are probably terribly misspelled, please forgive me, I am guessing and trying to spell phonetically) in the Elmira area or the Tri-Counties area? The only other possibility is that Lake St. and Conongue St. intersect in Elmira and the person I am looking for lived there. Does anyone know if these streets intersect? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Darla Hogaboom

Information on SIMMS/SYMMS/SIMS et.al.living in or near present day Elmira at the turn of the 1800s. Known given name, Hiram SIMS b. 1794 in VA? m. Alles CORNER and moved to Ontario, Canada circa 1825. This could be George SYMMS family? I have family stories and allied family information that makes this the appropriate place in NY for this family.

Contact Harriet De Wolfe dewolfe@whidbeyisland.com

Looking for any CORNER/CORDNER researchers in Chemung (or other tri-county area). My family lived there, I believe, in early 1800s, and then (most) moved on to Ontario Canada. They were from Ireland. I believe it likely that any other CORNERs/CORDNERs are related and I would appreciate hearing from you.

Harriet De Wolfe dewolfe@whidbeyisland.com

Does anyone know when John McHenry of Southport died or where he is buried?

Many thanks, Sharon Denson

My g granddad was Augustus Smith. He was married to Carline Houck. They are buried there in Erin. Would you be able to help me?

Thomas E. Smith, Pueblo, CO

Hello Joyce:
I live in Markham,a town just north of Toronto, Canada. I came to Canada in 1968 from Cape Town South Africa. My last name is somewhat unusual and unique in North America, so I was intrigued to read on the web about your Elmira Office Records which contains the name of Carl Ludski. He died at the age of 71in 1892. Could you direct me to further information about Carl? Were there relatives?

Thanks for your help.
Trevor Ludski

Hi Joyce,
Robert Gillette here. I just stumbled across a webpage at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/church/welsb140.htm which has the title, "Baptist Church Records for Wellsburg NY in Chemung County 1789 to 1833." It has numerous references to a couple of people in my family tree, Philander D. Gillette Dan A. Gillette and Elder Platt.

I am wondering if you know who is the person most pugged in to the records of that church (and genealogically inclined) that I might correspond with. If you do, could you email me their contact info?

Or, if you prefer, you could email them the info I am talking about from that page, and maybe they'll get in touch?

I appreciate whatever help you can give. Again, it is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/church/welsb140.htm and here is the info from it:

The webpage apparently says that on page 145 of something that on April 17 1830 "2ly voted br Dan A Gillette assistant Clk and then proceded to inquire of one anothers minds" It says on page 147 of this record (whatever it is) "2ly Voted that Brother Gillette and Brother Fuller visit Brother Smith"

And on page 149 that on May the 4th "Voted to give Br Dan A Gillette a letter of recomendation"

Page 152 "Voted br Hillman moderater and D A gillette"
On page 160 it says "Southport Tioga Co N.Y. Sept 10th 1833

Agreeable to the request of the Southport & Chemung Baptist Chh the following pasters & Deacons & Brethren Convened in Council with them at their meting house in Southport for the purpose of Setting apart to the work of gospel Ministry Brother Charles G Swan Viz
1 From Smithfield Chh their pastor John Doty Deacons Benjamin Hale & Br Geo Gerouth
2 Athens & Chemung Deacon Aaron Jacksons Licenteate & Brother A Whitlick
3 Southport & Elmira their paster P.D. Gillette Brethren John Bovere & and William Lowe ... Southport Tioga Co N.Y. Sept 10th 1833

on page 162 "that Eld Gillette give the charge & Eld Platt give the right hand of fellowship ... he council adjourned to meet at 9 oClock tomorrow morning Benediction by Eld Gillette ... The Council then proceeded to assign the parts & it was unanimously Resolved that Eld Gillette make the ordaining prayer Eld Wise give the Charge & the Eld Doty offer the concluding prayer ... Philander D Gillette Moderator James L Burdick Scribe"

PS, I am doing research on all the Gillettes related to these people.

Researching CHARLES C. LEWIS married Eliza ? November 9, 1843 in Southport, Chemung Co., New York. Children born in New York: Evaline, Ella Josephine, Sarah, Celia. Charles states in Civil War Records he was born in Tompkins Co., NY. Eliza states in later census she was born in PA.

Any info appreciated.
Gina Stephenson
Woodside, CA

My Miller family lived in Clark Co., Illinois area from about 1820 through the rest of that century. There were several Miller families from New York in Clark County listed in the 1820 through 1850 census records. My Hugh Miller was born in New York about 1790. His father, Hugh Miller, was born about 1765.

I found a Hugh Miller listed in the 1800 and 1810 Tioga County, Elmira Twp. Census Records, which appears to fit in with my family. Close to Hugh Miller are listed the Robert and William Miller families, both names which Hugh Miller Jr. used in naming his first three sons.

Subsequent to an earlier email to Tioga County, I find that Elmira is now located in Chemung Co., both counties being close to Pennsylvania. One of the Millers who was born in New York and lived in Clark Co., Illinois was married to someone from PA.

Robert Miller, son of my Hugh Miller Jr., named one of his sons William Ketchum Miller, which would indicate a connection with a Ketchum family somewhere along the line. Also, Hugh Miller Jr. was married to a Mary Gorden or Gardner, and I believe his father, Hugh Miller was married to an Emma Barr.

Would you know whether anyone has already researched the Miller families of Tioga and Chemung Counties, or whether they have checked the probate files of the counties. I also understand that Hugh Miller of Elmira or Big Flats was a revolutionary war soldier and don't know if that has been checked or exactly what it is I would be checking.

Thank you for any suggestions or other information.

Dear Joyce,
I have a friend in Ohio, Carol Kiley.I am trying to locate in Ireland where her ancestral home is. She believes it to be in Co., Clare. On your site, I notice two of your Kileys married people by the name Frost. There were a lot of people by that name from Co., Clare, Ireland. In her background appears the name Purcell, and a Bridget of that name married a Frost in Sixmilebridge, Co., Clare in the 1840s. Carol is coming to Ireland in two weeks time. I dont expect miracles, but can you throw any light on the whereabouts of the Kiley home, if indeed there is an Irish connection at all.

sincerely,
Brian F. Keeley

Dear Maam,
I am trying to trcak down my loyalist forebears. I think they may have come from NY. Ketch(or Keeck, Keetch) and Drakes' may have came from thie same area, probably Chemung County. I cannot find Cornelius Ketch; went to Canada in 1784, a loyalist. John went to New Brunswick, 1783-1787, also a loyalist. Any bio on these families? Any maps where these families may have lived pre-1800?

Thank you, Ward Ketch

Dear Joyce,
I am researching my family. My grandmother (Vivian May George) was born in Elmira March 7, 1891. Her father was Frederick (sp?) Penniston (sp?) George, born in Philadelphia in 1865, moved to Elmira as a boy. He worked for Dey Brothers and then supposedly started his own dry goods business. He was also a flutist, organized and conducted an orchestra. He moved to Syracuse in 1897. Can you give me some tips on finding any more information?

Sincerely,
Donald B. Bishop, levesque@twcny.rr.com Watertown, NY 13601

Hi Joyce..
I have just been reviewing your site again, with my info in hand, and have some questions you may can help me with.

I am looking for a grave site..the letter I have for the only info states that the funeral services were held in the Episcopal Church in Van Etten on Tues. July 16, 1907 and burial was at unknown cemetery, but it is stated that a lot was bought "just above JOHN BANDFIELD's in the new ground. The name of the person I am looking for is ESTELLA GERTRUDE CARD STEVENSON, and I find several WESTBROOK names (who were relatives..I think her sister married a Westbrook and also were related to FANNY HILL who is there also) There are CARDS there and also a John Bandfield listed..all this is on your site at WESTBROOK CEMETERY.

I just wonder if you have her name anywhere?? Her husband was FRANKLIN PARKER STEVENSON who is buried in Middleburgh Cemetery in Middleburgh, New York...I cannot find that cemetery online and wonder if you have any info on THAT cemetery. He died in 1921.

One last thing..is it possible to obtain death records/certificates from New York for these years? Is it very difficult or expensive?

Thank you for your time and ANY response will be appreciated!
Kathleen Dickey Excel, Alabama

Hi Joyce :
First of all I've been doing genealogical research on my family for the past thirty four years and sent an inquiry and posted it to the following address PABRADFO-L@rootsweb.com of which I got a favorable response from a Sherry Vossoughi of Modesto, CA.. My inquiry was in regards to death of my great grandmother Katherine (Dowling) Wilder who died 13 May 1875 and was residing in Hornellsville( now Hornell, NY) and her father Laughlin Dowling who resided in Elmira, NY on Fulton St.. This Sherry Vossoughi Easter morning sent me information that both of the above mentioned were buried in the " S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery " in North Towanda Township in Pennsylvania. I was under the impression that they were both buried in Elmira where the family had resided for almost thirty years. She meaning Sherry enclosed your website. One strange thing I came across about you index of Deaths Recorded 1867- 1881 Elmira, Chemung County NY.. There seems to be a lot residents of Elmira buried there in this one cemetery. Why ? Why not somewhere in Elmira ? In the past I've written to the Chemung County Historical Society and got " NO WHERE " and was politely told that New York State had to start keeping records of birth, marriage and deaths from 1880 on. This was pointed out to me also by my Aunt who lived in Attica and was the town clerk at that time. My dealing with this historical society really put me off from persuing this side of the family till I was put on to your website.

On Laughlin Dowling, I seem to have his original " Last Will " or maybe its a copy of which the county nor City of Elmira does not have and was written and signed 27 September 1871 a day before his death. Another document was signed by a Thomas S. Spaulding in the Chemung County Surrogate Court on 15 June 1874 pertaining to probate of said " Last Will ". On his daughter Kate or Katherine Wilder formerly of Hornellsville she must have died of complications due to child birth. She had her second child a Katherine Laura Wilder on 5 May 1875 and Katherine the mother died on 13 May 1875. From sketchy account from the Dowling side of the family Katherine Laura Wilder was raised by Laughlin Dowlings widow Mary and other family member's in the New York City area. And Kate or Katherine (Dowling) Wilder's husband Sherman K. Wilder took their only other child David S. Wilder that was two years of age at the death of his wife and raised him in Hornell.

Any other information on Laughlin Dowling or his daughter Kate or Katherine Wilder would be of help. One last note a head stone appears in Attica 's Forest Hill Cemetery which gives her name as Katherine Dowling death date as 13 May 1875 and gives a birth year of 1846. Enclosed in the box of old deeds and family records I found a brown paper with all the birth, marriage and deaths of all the children of Laughlin Dowling and his wife Mary Freeman and it lists Kate or Katherine being born 15 November 1840 and not in 1846 as the head stone states. Any input on this incorrect year ?

Steve Wilder Orange City, Fl

Daniel SWARTWOOD born May 3,1820 and died Jan.16,1842 in Cayuta,NY. Does anyone know where he is buried? His parents were Isaiah and Mary Polly Swartwout(Swartwood).

Mary Polly Myers born Jan. 5,1797 and died Dec. 21,1856 Van Etten, NY. Does anyone know who her parents were and where she was born? She was married to Isaiah Swartwout (Swartwood) July 15,1819 in Cayuta, NY. Mary and Isaiah are both buried in the Rumsey-Swartwood Cemetery.

Any information would be welcomed.
Janet Swartwood Shields

CAMPBELL & GEE - SHULTZ Looking for information on the family of William CAMPBELL & Ann GEE. I believe they resided in the Elmira and Chemung areas of Chemung County. Two known sons:
1) Ira Jefferson CAMPBELL b May 7, 1842 d March 16, 1887 Married Julia SHULTZ b 1842 d 1907
2) George W. CAMPBELL b 1823 d 1881

Any help appreciated, Tracy Overdurf toverdurf@stny.rr.com

Hi Joyce,
I am interested in the Tri County Migrations. My family has origins in Bradford County and some of them apparently migrated to Chemung County. I live within 100 miles of both of these areas and am interested in the migration patterns. They also moved into Lycoming County in PA.

You have an excellent resource for the Tri Counties and I am hopeful that I can offer some volunteer assistance in the near future.

Regards,
Mary Miller Lucas Surnames in the Tri County Area - ALLEN, BUIE, BROWN, MOODY, TROUT, to name a few. My GGGrandparents - Adonijah and Miriam/Marian BUIE MOODY are both buried in the Towanda area.

Hi,
I am researching the family of Dorman Harrington. He was born in Steuben County but lived in Elmira as did his decendants. He may be the son of Pheobe Pierce and Reuben Harrington of Steuben County.

Agnes Knox  1861 - 1936
.................       +Dorman Harrington  1835 - 1894
.....................   4   Morris Harrington   1879 - 1930
.........................       +Clara E. Harrington    1878 -
.............................   5   Iva M. Harrington   1914 -
.................................       +Bliss  
.....................       *2nd Wife of Morris Harrington:
.........................       +Isabell Briggs
.....................   4   Norris Harrington   1879 - 1938
.........................       +Betty Briggs   1875 - 1942
.............................   5   Dorman Harrington   1903 - 1987
.................................       +Pearl Harrington   1902 -
.............................   5   Leslie A. Harrington    1905 - 1979
.................................       +Floyd Leon May 1896 - 1970
.....................................   6   F. Leon May 1925 - 2002
.........................................       +Myrtle
.....................................   6   Douglas May 1928 - 1988
.............................   5   D. Wayne Harrington 1908 - 1985
.................................       +Geraldine Frances Peer 1903 - 1968
.....................  4   Maude A. Harrington 1883 -
.........................       +Lorenzo W. Graves  1881 -
.............................   5   Agnes Graves    1904 -
.............................   5   Gerald Graves   1906 -
.................................       +Viola Richmond
.....................................   6   Richard Graves  
.....................   4   William Harrington  1884 - 1943
.........................       +Eva L. Terwilliger 1882 - 1965
.............................   5   Helen Harrington    1911 - 1968
.....................  4   James Curtis Harrington 1886 - 1947
.........................       +Zedena B. Harrington   1894 - 1927
.............................   5   Ethyl M. Harrington 1915 - 1995
.................................       +Guy May    1909 - 2001
   .............................   5   James Keith Harrington  1923 - 1983
.................................       +Betsy Vivien Groves    1919 -
.....................   4   Harry H. Harrington 1889 - 1946
.........................       +Lola C Remington   1894 - 1973
.............................   5   Luwella A. Harrington   1914 -
.............................   5   Agnes M. Harrington 1916 -
.................................       +Ray        

Thanks for your help. Janet Loftus

Joyce or anyone that can help,
Does anyone know who we can contact for information about this cemetery, "SCOTCHTOWN CEMETERY", I have found two cousins that are buried here with no markers. Their brother would like to get a marker for them. He was young and doesn't remember exactly where they are buried.

Any help greatly appreciated.. dawfen@CQservices.com Thank you, Dawn Fenton