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ACKLES ANDREWS ATWATER AYRES

BARDEN BAKER BARNES, BAXTER BECKER BELL BENNETT BIGGERS BISHOP BOUTON BOYCE BRASINGTON BROWN BUNCE BURKE BURROWS BUTCHER

CAMPBELL CHAFFEE COATES COLLIN COMER COOKINGHAM  COWING CURBEAU CURBO

DECKER DEITS DELAP DENSMORE DICKERSON DICKSON DINGEE DIXON DOLSON DOUNTRY DOWLAND DUNHAM DUTCHER EDSON ELLIS ELWELL

FERRIS FOX FRANCISCO FREELAND FRISBIE GAGE GARDNER GARNER GARRISON GEER GELDER GIBSON GREELEY GREEN GRODEN

HAGGERTY HANAN HARRIES HARRIS HAVENS HAYES HERRICK HILLS HOBART HODGE HOUGHTALING HOVEY HOWARD HOWELL HURD

IRELAND JEWELL JOHNSON JONES JUDSON KENYON KIBBE KIPP KRESS LAFLER LATHROP LINCOLN LINES 

McALPINE McCANN McCORMICK McLAREN MACK MARING MATTHEWS MEAD MEEKER MERRITT METCALF METHEWS MONROE MOULTROP 

OVERACKER OWEN PAGE PELTON PETERS PETTIBONE PLACE POTTER POWELL PRICHARD PURDY PURPLE QUICK ROBINSON ROBSON ROSSMAN RUNYAN 

SANBORN SALES SALISBURY SAUNDERS SAYLES SAYRE SCOFIELD SEELY SHEARMAN SHEPARD SHERWOOD SHOLTS SHUFELT SILVERNAIL SMITH SNYDER SORTORE SOULES SOUTHERLAND SPENCER  STEPHENSON STRAUGHAN STRYKER SWARTS

TAYLOR THOMAS TIPPLE TOWNLEY TOWNSEND TRACY TUTHILL UTTON VANDERCOOK VANHOUTEN VANNESS WHEELER WILCOX WILLIAMSON

Researching the SEELY name in Steuben County. Scofield SEELY, born about 1790 in NY or MA, died after 1850. Lived in Penn Yan in Yates County until about 1825; then moved to Pulteney in Steuben County. Married Hepsibal (?). One known child, James Harvey SEELY, born 1819, who moved to Hillsdale County MI.

Jackie Hanna Mon 7 Oct 1996

Researching the following related names in Yates County: Chester HILLS, lived in Yates County through 1835, may have moved to MI; Jared SEELY, lived in Jerusalem, Yates County, in 1835; married Matilda BURROWS; Obadiah Curtis SEELY, born 1811 and died 1876; moved from Jerusalem to Hillsdale County MI, married Rebecca Lorinda HILLS (d/o Chester). Jared SEELY's other possible children: Sarah who married James M. HILLS (s/o Chester); Julius who married Lucinda HAGGERTY in Ashtabula County OH and died in IA; Justus; Robert; and Amariah.

Bonnie Mon 11 Nov 1996

John VANNESS' estate was filed 23 feb 1832 with mention of his daughter Phebe VANNESS, wife of Abraham FREELAND of Onondaga County NY. Hoping to find others researching this VANNESS line.

Bonnie Mon 11 Nov 1996

George W LATHROP born 28 July 1807 Fairfield CT, married Rebecca DEITS. George died 24 August 1866 at Geneva, Ontario County NY. Their children were Alonzo, Albert, William, Henry, Isabella, Lucy, Julia, George, Frances and Helena. Hoping to share info with others on this line.

Don Blodgett Mon 2 Dec 1996

The GARDNERS and SILVERNAILS lived near Rushville and Potter in the 1800s.

Tina Marks Sat 7 Dec 1996

Currently doing research on the surname of SHUFELT, 1700s to present. Does anyone know of a Shufelt older than Jane 09/20/1790 to 1883 from the Berkshires area? Also, who was the first Shufelt immigrant, or was the name once spelled differently? Will gladly share info that I have collected on this name and some of the variations.

Thomas Hansen Sun 22 Dec 1996

I seek any information about Alice SANBORN, born August 1848, possibly in Madison County, who married William G. GAGE on 21 October 1873 in Bouckville. Alice's parents were Caffin and Alba (Edgarton) SANBORN.

Rich MacAlpine Sat 28 Dec 1996

I am researching the family of John Sr and Mary Glenn FOX who lived in Italy Valley during the first half of the 19th century. Their children were John Jr b1797; James b1787; Dudley (John?); Jeremiah b1807; Isabel b1789; Abigail b1792 and m Pardon Williams; Sarah b1794 and m Levi S. Wood; and Mary b1799 and m Malachi Fuller. anyone with connections, ties or info, let me know.

Rich MacAlpine Sat 28 Dec 1996

I have done extensive research on the McALPINE family who came from Columbia County NY to Yates County in the 1830s: brothers and sisters Nancy McAlpine COLLIN; Andrew; John W.; Joseph; Abigail; Ann McAlpine PRICHARD. Some settled in Benton, some in Starkey. I'm looking for anyone with connections, ties or new info.

Shirley Jewell Thu 16 Jan 1997

We are trying to find the father of John and Nelson JEWELL. nelson JEWELL died 1883 and is buried in the cemetery at Wayne NY. John Monroe JEWELL married Emily BIGGERS and moved to IL about 1847. Will found of John and Nelson's mother, but it was after she had married a man by the name of John PLACE. Census shows the mother's first name was Mary, born in CT. Any information on any of these families would be appreciated and the name of the county clerk to write regarding records.

Vicki Logee Sat 18 Jan 1997

Researching the PAGE surname in Yates County. Thomas S. PAGE first appears in 1830. Wife believed to be Mary SHEPARD. Children: Myron, Mary, Marcus Lafayette, Miranda and Elizabeth, all born in Yates County between 1836-1847. Would appreciate any information on PAGES in Yates County.

Vicki Logee Sat 18 Jan 1997

Searching for any information on Phineas LINES (or any LINES) who resided in Yates County around 1830-1857, probably in the Starkey area. He married Mary PAGE and their first daughter Ida was born there in 1857. believed to have worked as a printer on the newspaper there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

John C. Murphy Sun 19 Jan 1997

Interested in the HANAN (probably originally HANNAN) family. Said to be from RI. Augustus HANAN family is in Saratoga County 1800; family probably included children Augustus Jr., Lyman, Henry S. (married Louisa TIPPLE), and Hannah (married John SHOLTS). In Steuben and Yates Counties about 1810-1835, a Samuel R. and Francis HANAN in the same area; the families located in Springfield Township, Erie County PA about 1835-1846, while John HANAN (married Mary COMER) and L. L. HANAN located in Conneaut OH; finally these several HANAN families located in Dane County WI about 1846.

Gerald Eberwein Sat 25 Jan 1997

Searching for a connection on Hirum MACK born about 1810. He married Mirriam CHAFFEE and they resided in Naples NY. Their children were all born in Naples except the youngest, William MACK who was born in Cattaraugus (present Irving) NY about 1844. Any help would be appreciated.

Stephanie Nease Fri 31 Jan 1997

Looking for forebears of Nathaniel RUNYAN born 19 Sep 1808 in Penn Yan. Also his wife Phebe COOKINGHAM, probably also born around 1808 near Penn Yan. The family had two children in NY before moving to New London OH between 1839-1850.

Dianne Stenzel Sat 1 Feb 1997

Looking for information on the descendants of Steward WILCOX b1806 Orange Co NY and d 6 Mar 1881 Jerusalem, Yates Co; his 1st wife Mary MATTHEWS b18 May 1807 near Himrod, Yates Co and d 14 Jan 1849; and his 2d wife Emma SCOFIELD. Will exchange WILCOX data. Email or US mail: Mrs Dianne Stenzel, 8819 Baker Ave., Baltimore MD 21234-4119.

becker@polarnet.com Fri 7 Feb 1997

Looking for Garret BECKER b 17 Jan 1818 supposedly in Yates County. Parents were Nicholas and Marie. Sons include Hiram, Charles H., Edward. Family later moved to Cedar Springs MI.

David W. Hammond Sr Sun 9 Feb 1997

Timothy Austin DENSMORE born 8 Sep 1817 per family Bible. Death certificate states born in Middlesex NY. Possible sister named Elizabeth (Betsy). Moved to Addison, Steuben County, about 1841, possibly went to Otsego County first. Anything welcome.

Carolyn Scott Sun 9 Feb 1997

James SHERWOOD born about 1806, perhaps in NY, and Rebecca GARNER, born about 1810, perhaps in MA. They had children born in NY: Orlando ca 1828; Marvin James ca 1831; Mary Ann ca 1833; Martin B or V 14 Jul 1835 in Yates County. By 1838 the family was in OH. James was probably descended from early NY/CT SHERWOOD families, but need to determine who his father was to make connection. 

Pauline Hallett Mon 10 Feb 1997

John WHEELER, his son Christopher, his son John C., his son Samuel Tobias. Also Leonard MILLER, William Miller and Helen Frances Wheeler Miller. John Wheeler's wife was Maria DECKER. Christoper Wheeler's wife was Katherine ROSSMAN. Samuel Tobias Wheeler and Helen Frances Miller were married 22 Sep 1845.

James C. French Tue 11 Feb 1997

Researching the THOMAS and HOBART names in Yates Co. and biographical information on William Lawrence Hobart, Sally WYMAN, Richard Flagg Thomas and Frank Henry Thomas, all of whom lived in Yates County from the late 1700s through the mid-1800s. Richard Flagg Thomas was born 18 Dec 1828 in Potter, then moved to Sacramento, but one of his sons Frank henry Thomas was born in Yates, 12 July 1872. he died in Sacramento. We have wondered why he was born in Yates when the family had moved to CA.

KrissyMor@aol.com Wed 12 Feb 1997

Interested in corresponding with descendants of Carl and Lucy (THOMPSON) DINGEE. Carl was born 1788/98 in Dutchess County. In 1830 the family was in benton, Yates County, in 1840-50 in Milo. In 1860 Lucy was in Milo and in 1870 in Benton. Known children include Catherine b 1815; William harvey b 1821; Thompson b 1823; Sarah b 1826; Emaline b about 1831, probably married a HUGHES; Amanda b about 1836, probably married a CONQUE; Caroline b about 1838. Possibly also an Eliza, married to a Moshier who was possibly the son of Davidson and Caroline MOSHIER.

John R. Garrison Thu 13 Feb 1997

Seeking info on a Sarah TURNER who married Samuel GARRISON 13 May 1821 in the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill, Dutchess Co. She was born 1797 where? Was probably related to Matthew Boyce, of Phillips in Dutchess and Putnam Co.

Mike Martyn Thu 13 Feb 1997

I have much information of early and more recent BAXTERS. In the middle I'm not sure where the two ends connect. I'm looking for Dallas Leander BAXTER's parents. He married Sarah Ann PURDY. I have many other names also and would love to share.

Dianne Stenzel Fri 14 Feb 1997

Seeking information on the family and descendants of Samuel ANDREWS and his wife Mary WILCOX. Mary was born about 1839 in Jerusalem, daughter of Steward Wilcox and his wife Mary MATTHEWS. I believe Samuel and Mary had two chuldren, a son Steward and a daughter Flora. Any information would be most appreciated.

Dianne Stenzel Fri 14 Feb 1997

Seeking information on the family of Marquis ROBINSON born about 1812 and married (2) to Sarah Ann WILCOX born about 1834 in Jerusalem. Believe she died about 1915. She was the daughter of Steward Wilcox and Mary MATTHEWS. Will gladly exchange Wilcox information.

Robert Becker Fri 14 Feb 1997

I am searching for Garret BECKER, son of Nicholas & Marie Becker, born 1/17/1818 in NY. Brothers include Jacob, Peter & Phillip. Can anyone help please.

Bonnie Sat 15 Feb 1997

Hoping to find siblings, parents etc for Phelps MOULTROP/MOULTHROP.

Charles E. Snyder Mon 17 Feb 1997

Looking for records of parents, siblings of William H. SNYDER, b about 1880 NY d about 1929. Husband of Mary HAVENS Snyder b about 1875 NY. Lived in Penn Yan.

Barbara Nelson Wed 19 Feb 1997

I am looking for help with Stephen HOWELL b 1784 in NJ. He came to Yates County about 1820. He was married to Esther SORTORE. Sons John, George, William, Daniel, possibly Peter.

Linda Dolby Thu 20 Feb 1997

Writing a JUDSON history; wish to exchange data with anyone researching the Judson surname.

J H Garner Thu 20 Feb 1997

Looking for parents of Ambrose C. DELAP, born about 1803. Known to have been in Yates County before moving to Green Co WI by 1836. Known to have had at least two brothers Robert Delap born 1797; and Hiram Delap born about 1802, left NY for WI prior to Ambrose. Parents may be Joseph Delap born about 1770 and died before 1826 at Naples, Ontario Co., and wife Abiah KIBBE born 30 Jan 1773 in Partridgefield, Berkshire Co., MA and died 12 Feb 1814 at Naples. Or William Delap born about 1780 and wife Jerusha born 1776, both in NY. 

Joan W. Hantel Mon 24 Feb 1997

Any info on descendants of Lester Herrick, late of Penn Yan, son of Isabell Wilson Simmons, b ca 1885, Little Falls NY.

Wilbur Beecher Reed Fri 28 Feb 1997

I am searching for the Lyman Beecher who was born in 1815 and who lived or died in or around Orleans Co.

Frank Dutcher Mon 3 Mar 1997

I am researching my DUTCHER ancestors. The earliest one that I have been able to locate is Nathan Dutcher born 10/08/1828 in Benton, Yates Co. Any information would be appreciated.

Mary Ann Dunham Sat 8 Mar 1997

Caleb DUNHAM and wife Lucy had James Warren 1824 and george E 1832, perhaps more at Dresden NY. Family came from Benson VT then to OH. Caleb said to be son of Caleb and Sarah; need confirmation of this. Caleb died 1853 in Lorian Co., OH. Lucy was the daughter of Stepen and Polly COATES, born Benson VT 1804.

Gerald Metcalf Sun 16 Mar 1997

Seeking information about the following surnames with ties to Yates County: Isara or Izra KENYON, Norman
HOVEY, Justin S. SOULES, Sarah ACKLES, all born in the 1850s. Justin and sarah married, year unknown, and had one daughter, Abbie Ann SOULES, who later married Norman HOVEY and had seven children.

Edith Johnson Mon 17 Mar 1997

Seeking information on Mary HURD, b 1798 and m John LAFLER.

April Robbins Wed 26 Mar 1997

I am seeking information on John TOWNSEND and his wife Celestia FERRIS. They married in Yates Co and had a daughter Dolly Jane Townsend who was born in Yates Co. in 1832, married George Edwin COOK in MI in 1852 and died in Kiowa Co KS in 1916. John Townsend was the son of Uriah and Dolly FOX Townsend, who came with his father Elijah Townsend and family to Jerusalem in Yates Co in 1793.

Tom Niekamp Sat 29 Mar 1997

I would like to share information with anyone researching the SAYRE surname in Yates Co.

Joan Reichling Sat 5 Apr 1997

Researching OVERACKER and possible related families such as: GARRISON, FRANCISCO, VANDERCOOK and OWEN in Yates Co. in the 1820s and 1830s. Special interest in Henry Overacker and wife Girty Garrison living in Middlesex in 1830. I will be happy to exchange any information on these families.

Chris Mon 7 Apr 1997

I am trying to find information about Andrew jackson Lamoreaux who moved to MI from Yates County. The only other thing I know is he had a son named Florance A. who married Louise E. Patten.

Donna Bennett Barnes Thu 17 Apr 1997

Looking for any data on Dyson Harrison BENNETT who was a blacksmith in Branchport 1830. Lived in towns of Milo and Jerusalem, married Mary Ann QUICK. He died Pulteney, Steuben Co. 15 Jun 1894. Links: Bouton, Barden, Baxter, Shearman, Houghtaling. Any and all info appreciated.

Shirley Kay Brownell Fri 18 Apr 1997 

Jane STRYKER b 20 Apr 1833 Yates Co. NY, apparently worked for Wombaughs in Addison, Stueben Co. about 1850. She married Robert Longley GIBSON in Steuben Co. Looking for parents, family, anything.

Diane & Andy Anderson Sat 19 Apr 1997

Seeking information on Nelson W DICKERSON b 1815 in Barrington, Yates Co., who married Charlotte ELLIS. They moved through OH, IN, then settled in Mankato MN in 1856. I believe Charlotte's father was Moses ELLIS, who was enumerated with this couple.

Roger W. Wilson Fri 2 May 1997

I am interested in any information about Thomas A. Haynes. He was a resident of Delaware County from at least 1808 to 1818. He and his wife Lucy and at least two children, Martha (b 3 Nov 1802) and Marvin (b 5 Sep 1814), moved to Yates County in 1818. They remained in that area until their deaths. Martha married Samuel Dean 4 March 1821.

Robert Bishop Sun 4 May 1997

Seeking parents of John H. BISHOP b 1821 in Ontario Co., NY, probably present Yates Co. He m 1844-46 Lydia A. McCann and resided in Jerusalem, Yates Co. from 1846 until his death 8 Jun 1881 in Penn Yan. He is buried in Lakeview Cemetery there. He was a carpenter and postmaster at Bluff Point 28 Feb 1851 until 31 Jun 1853. One possible father is Hiram Bishop, resident of Bradford, then Tyrone NY, where he died.

Diane Bender Sun 4 May 1997

Elizabeth Frances TUTHILL was b abt 1816 in Yates Co. and m Dr Albert M. Potter in Millport, Chemung Co., Jan 1842. They res in Elmira until 1860, then moved to Galveston TX where she d 1 Nov 1884. She had at least two sisters, H Tuthill b abt 1810 who m in 1839 a Mr Atwater, and M Tuthill. The children of Albert and Elizabeth Tuthill Potter were Julia, b abt 1845, who m in TX W.H. Monroe; Harriet Louise, who m (1) Hurst Dowland, (2) Sidney B. Smith of NY and (3) Nicholas Dountry; Fannie Alpha, who m in 1866 John Arthur McCormick; and Leroy Stephen, who d 1874. I would like to know Elizabeth's parents, and to find any descendants of the Potters.

Brent Christianson Wed 14 May 1997

I am looking for information on Thomas BROWN, who lived in Yates Co., possibly in Middlesex. At least three of his children , Job, Charles and Caroline, were born there. After the death of his wife the family moved to St. Joseph Co., MI. Caroline's husband was Alexander MCLAREN; with her brothers Job and Charles he founded Brownsville MN. I am especially interested in information on Thomas Brown's parents.

Dave Farmer Sun 18 May 1997

The following family appears in Yates Co. census but lived in Livingston Co. in 1823. Names and dates from a family Bible: William TAYLOR b 20 Mar 1784; wife Elizabeth b 20 Mar 1797; children Richard D. b 22 Mar 1815, Eleanor b 21 Nov 1819, James b 18 Nov 1821, Mary b 13 Apr 1823, Jonathan b 11 Jun 1825, Nancy b 19 May 1827, Cornelia Matilda b 23 Feb 1829, Seth b 31 Nov 1831, Charles b 4 Jul 1836, Nelly Ann b 26 Jun 1840. Daughter Mary married Henry C PARKER. I have further information on that line but would like to make contact with anyone who has knowledge of the Taylor family.

Sue Fri 23 May 1997

Looking for any information on Jacob PETERS and wife Nancy BELL from Middlesex, Yates Co. They were there from 1820 on.

Ron Plimley Sat 24 May 1997

Abraham, Jonas and Samuel DOLSON families in Benton, Yates Co. in 1810. Jonas stayed, others moved on. How are these families related and what are the names of the family members?

Barbara Nelson Sun 1 Jun 1997

Seeking any information about the Nancy COOK listed in the 1840 census for the town of Starkey and possibly her husband James COOK listed in the 1845 census for the town of Barrington.

Cynthia Duhamel Sun 1 Jun 1997

Hiram SALES or SAYLES in Yates and probably Steuben Counties in 1820s. Looking for all Sales/Sayles families in all of NY. 25 years of research, will share with everyone interested. Other Yates County surnames: IRELAND, BAKER.

11 November 1997
Am interested in corresponding with descendants of Peter and Rhoda (Loomis) Bence who lived in Barrington and Starkey, Yates County, from 1823 until their deaths, his in 1844 and hers in 1852. They were the parents of 11 children. Most of their sons, except my g-grandfather Peter Bunce Jr., died young or their children died without issue, except for Calvin Bunce b 1815, for whom we have no other record other than his birth and possible marriage in 1842 to a woman named Mary. The daughters married men named Lewis Bennett (res. South Bradford, Steuben Co.); Chauncey Boyce (res. Barrington); Luman Jones (res. Starkey); Andrew Tillman Kress (res. Starkey) and Samuel Maring (res. Conesus, Livingston Co.) Bonnie Bunce
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29 October 1997
According to Cleveland's History of yates County, "Anna Spencer married Nathaniel Frisbie and they resided in Benton. Their children were Phillip, Sophronia, James, Laura and Martin." I have other evidence to suggest that Laura was Henrietta Laura Frisbie and may have married someone named Pelton, and that Sophronia married Levi William Powell. Does anybody have any information about either Pelton or Powell in Yates County? Allan F Abrahamse; Long Beach CA

6 September 1997
George Maring (3 March 1765 - 14 May 1847) was an early settler on the Bath Road by keuka Lake. He came from Sussex Co., NJ. He is buried at the Second Milo Cemetery, as is his wife Mary. I would like to share information about the Marings and related families in Yates County. Donald E Maring

10 August 1997
I am looking for information on William and Frances Manning who lived in the town of Italy from 1830 to 1860. Some of their children were: Charles, Ira, Frances V., Helen, Theron, Adelphied and William M. I am also seeking information on the surnames of Spicer and Krantz. Barbara Wolfe

9 August 1997
I am looking for information on Edwin E. Coryell, also known as Edward. He lived in Barrington from about 1845 to sometime after 1865. He had three children: Laura, Phebe and Edward Jr. Edwin served in the 126th NY Volunteers during the Civil War. He was born in Seneca County about 1834. He had a brother named Joseph, also born in Seneca County, about 1831. Joseph married Sarah A. Spink of Starkey and in 1854 moved to Wellsville OH.
    I am also looking for information on Edwin's parents, Cornelius and Phebe Coryell. They were supposedly born in NJ and had the following children: Anson, Cornelius Jr., Edwin E., Joseph, Mary A. and Nancy. Sandy Blair, Galesburg KS

4 December 1997
Am searching for information on Simon J VanHouten who lived in yates County from about 1880 to 1932. Am particularly interested in finding out about parents and siblings. Any help appreciated. Will exchange information. Alva L VanHouten

17 December 1997
Seeking information about the surname Curbeau or Curbo. I have data on Curbo back to 1744 but none before. I'm making a leap to see if Curbo could originally have been Curbeau. Jo Ann Curbo

2 January 1998
Saisbury, Maria born 22 September 1815 in Yates County. Married Peleg Thomas, born 13 May 1815 in Monroe County. Both died in Metemora, Lapeer County, Michigan. Bill McEntee

6 January 1998
Frederick Ayres Tracy born 19 August 1824 at Hopeton, Yates County. M Jane Crittenden of PA. He was a physician and practiced in Illinois and Iowa. I find a Frederick Tracy on the 1820 and 18130 census in Yates County who is probably his father. His mother may have been ana Ayres. Does anyone have information on these families? Joyce Cummings

17 January 1998
I am looking for information concerning John W Brown born about 1810 in NY. He was the son of John Wesley and Mary (Barnes) Brown and married Elizabeth Adaline Meeker, born about 1812 in NY or NJ. She may have been the daughter of Luther and Elizabeth (Townley) Meeker. John W and Adaline appeared on the 1850 and 1860 census in Benton, Yates County. Known children were Willliam, Charles, Adaline, Mary, Townley, Charles, Elizabeth, Didamia and John C Brown. This Brown family is missing from the 1855 census of Yates County. Faily stories give the reason that the family went to Texas for a visit. Adaline is not listed on the 1860. The Meeker family is traced back to NJ and CT, but nothing is known about the Townley family. I have information to share with anyone. Earlene Bale

18 January 1998
I would like to correspond with descendants of John Saunders (1805-1860) and Nancy Gage Saunders (1807-1876), who lived in Potter, Yates County. I have photographs of John and Nancy to share with any of their descendants, as an incentive for you to contact me! Ardis Parshall

18 January 1998
Caleb and Olive Stephenson lived in Barrington, Yates County in the 1820s and 1830s, before moving to Naples, Ontario County. Caleb was born in Springfield, Massachusetts; Olive was probably born in Connecticut, but I do not know anything of her origins. Would like to correspond with other researchers. I'll share everything I know about this family. Ardis Parshall
10 February 1998
Am looking for parents of Truman and Maria (----) Merritt. Probably lived in Yates County from about 1830 and left for Chickasaw County, Iowa sometime between 1845 and 1850. Truman and Maria were probably married somewhere around 1839/1840. There children were Michael, Sarah, James, Ebenezer (all born in NY), Almira, Julia and Isaac (born in Iowa). mailto:chimrock@aol.com

21 January 1998
Can someone share death dates for John Russell Townsend b about 1785 and his wife Abigail Mead b about 1793? We know she was alive and living in the town of Benton in Yates County from an 1843 land sale in Cayuga County NY. It appears her husband was already deceased. If anyone is a descendant I'd like to share Mead data I have with you, in exchange for the Townsend data of this family. Faye Wood

11 February 1998
I am wondering if anyone could tell me anything more about the family of David Greeley who I found on the 1840 census of Yates County. I think he may have been the father of a family I am looking for. If this is the right person he would have had a wife Abiah and children David S, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Mercy Jane and Daniel. Any help would be appreciated. Linnea Ista

12 February 1998
Looking for information on the children of Caroline Utton and Daniel Gage. Son John H Gage was b 1854 in Benton. Daughter Sarah Caroline Gage born Feb 1855 in Benton, and son Jesse L. Gage born 1860 in Benton. If anyone has information on these children I would appreciate hearing from you. I am also looking for information on the child of Caroline Utton and Charles Butcher. Young Charles was born in Benton in 1879. If anyone has information on him I would appreciate hearing from you.  Sheila Robbins

15 February 1998
Seeking information on parentage and ancestors of Delmount Campbell, born about 30 August 1796 in NY. He is listed in the town of Milo on the1825 and 1830 census. He was married about 1824 to Permelia Bennett (born about 1794, daughter of Thomas and Polly Bennett) in Yates County. Delmount and Permelia had four children: Esther (b 20 June 1825); James (b Sept 1830); Eleanor (b 31 March 1832); and Martha (b about 1834). I believe all were b Yates County. The family probably moved in the 1840s to Illinois. I have not found them on an 1840 census yet. I have quite a bit of information on the family after their move to Illinois. Delmount was my great great grandfather. Any leads would be a great help. Would be happy to share information. Loren Carlson

27 March 1998
Seeking descendants, photos, letters, diaries etc for families living 1800s in Italy, Jerusalem, Maples, Penn Yan and vicinity, particularly surnames Hayes, Robson, Edson, Pettibone, Howard, Gelder, Burke, Fox, Geer, Elwell, Harris or Harries, Straughan, Green, Hodge, Kipp, Cowning, Metcalf, Southerland, Methews, Johnson, Williamson, Swarts, Purple, Groden, Lincoln et al. Please reply to Barbara Blake-Krebs.

31 March 1998
I am searching for information on the Dickson/Dixon family. I believe that Thomas Dickson, listed on the 1810 census in Benton, is my ancestor. The Thomas Dickson/Dixon I am researching was married to Rebecca Hotchkiss. They had 12 childre, 10 boys and 2 girls. They moved to NY from the Philadelphia area. Rebecca died in January 1811 at Penn Yan. Some of their children were: Lewis, Hiram, James and Raphael. I would like any information regarding this family. Mary Louise Potthast

1 April 1998
I am a Brasington surname researcher. In the 1850 census of Milo there is an Anson and Elizabeth Brasington. I would appreciate any information on them or any other Brasington. The name is also spelled as Brazington, Brassington and Braisington. I have some date about this line and will gladly share. Bil Brasington