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It's easy to make a genealogy request about a Cortland NY relative. Your request will appear here. In addition, the NYGenWeb project and Books on Cortland County (Google) contains a great deal of information about Cortland County genealogy.   Tina M. Laws writes, "I am looking for more information on Mary Along and her children as I am related to this family. I remember as a young child of driving to Cortland to see Grandma Mary at her family run grocery store. Many years ago I met one of my cousins, Mike Along, when he worked security at Alfred Ag & Tech in Alfred, NY. I am working on my family tree for this side of the family. E-mail: Roadmomma@hotmail.com Date Posted: 03-20-08   James Mosvick writes, "Please check your family records for siblings and ancestors of Jeriel or Jerial Root, b. Dec 31 1780 and of whom was married to Sarah Colman (Coleman) in Coventry, CT. They lived in Dutchess Co., N. Y., where he served as pastor of a Baptist Church. Still later, they moved to Delaware Co., N. Y., and then to Ross Co., Ohio in 1817. Gershom Silliman, Jeriel Root and Joel Hicks all married sisters, Polly, Sarah, and Phebe Colman (Coleman) of East Coventry, near Hartford, CT and lived near each other in Stark County, OH." E-mail: mosvick@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 02-13-08   Walter Weidner from Watertown NY writes, "I have a china cabinet made by the Cortland Cabinet Company. Can you tell me when the company made furiture in Cortland? Thanks Walt" E-mail: flyfisher13601@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-02-07   Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for a Grace Carron, b. 1898 husband Earl Morehouse b.1886 in New Hope Cayuga Co. N.Y., children Helen b.7-10-1923 and Earl Jr. 9-25-1920, lived in Cortland during 1900 to 1920 that I know of. I need any info on the Carron's and Morehouse's Thank you for your time and caring! Di" E-mail: dianna81250@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 08-28-07   Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "Do you know what the Peckham& Morgan Co. was in 1922 and the Wickwire Co. in 1927 in Cortland N.Y. Thank you for your time and caring. Di." E-mail: dianna81250@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 08-28-07   Andrea Shutts-Smith from Phoenix NY writes, "Looking for the Shutts family. Possibly related to Lemuel, Iva, David, Mabel. Susan, Tim, Lewis, Kevin, Larry... Please contact me if you can help. E-mail: Scottnandrea214@aol.com Date Posted: 08-16-07   MSgt Roy Foster from Westfield NY writes, "Seeking information about Bethuel and Casper Harvey of Solon, Cortland, NY and who died in Cherry Creek, Arkwright, NY. buried in Arkwright Summit Cemetery. E-mail: retairforceman@aol.com Date Posted: 08-16-07   Tammy Poole from Largo FL writes, "I want to know where Richard (Dick) Rosato was buried. He spent much of his adult life on Kellogg Road." E-mail: tammy711@tampabay.rr.com Date Posted: 08-09-07   Mary Sayre from Lake Leelanau MI writes, "James Knapp is my 4th great grandfather who was born in Solon, died in Parma, and is buried in Tully...I hope to come see his grave this fall....any old homes or such also....?? He was in the Revolutionary War as a drummer boy at about age 12-14. Any information would be welcome...is there a genealogical society? Thanks so much! His wife was Saloma Lamunyon." E-mail: msayre7727@charter.net Date Posted: 08-09-07   Nan Briggs from Erie PA writes, "Looking to find burial place of Rev. War soldier Aaron Swetland in or near Freetown, NY. Want to know whether his name is listed on the DAR "Boulder Place" marker in the center of Cortland City, NY. He is listed in ACOrtland records as an early settler of Freetown, NY." E-mail: nancymbriggs@adelphia.net Date Posted: 07-29-07   Sherryle Meeks from Hermiston OR writes, "Turner surname in or near Cortland." E-mail: sherryle@eoni.com Date Posted: 07-29-07   Joey Rogers from Denton TX writes, "Looking for info. about Richard H Rogers or William Leonard of McGraw, NY or Cortland, NY area." E-mail: joey.rogers1@hotmail.com Date Posted: 07-21-07   Pam Dailey from Coudersport PA writes, "I would like to find the families of Dennis Roberts and his wife Mary Ann Hunt. His parents and/or hers. I believe they passed through and maybe even settled awhile in the area of Cortland before coming on to PA and settling. They appeared to move around alot and I can find no parents for either.They would have been in the Cortland area in the mid 1800's. E-mail: pdailey@zitomedia.net Date Posted: 07-21-07   James Benson from Wallingford CT writes, "I am looking for information regarding Dr. James H. Benson born abt. 1849 lived 6 (?) Maple Ave. in 1920. Married Delia Heath. Born abt. 1850. Dr. James Benson & Delia Heath Benson had the following 3 children:   Lila Benson Dickson. Born abt. 1870. Married to Edward J. Dickson. Lila died in 1964, and is buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery.   Orton H. Benson born abt. 1872. Married Lena Irish. Orton migrated to Connecticut. He was a cigar maker and owned a farm in Branford, CT. He died in 1950 in Connecticut, but he is buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery in Cortland, NY. Orton and Lena had two children Clarence and Woodruff Benson.   Elizabeth Benson Betts born abt. 1879. Married to John Betts and lived next door to her father (Dr. Benson) on Maple Ave. Had a son named Tyler Betts. Elizabeth was still living on 8 Maple Ave. as late as 1964.   I am interested in knowing what type of doctor James was and possibly information regarding his parents Francis Benson (born abt. 1804) & Salley Benson. Any information regarding his children or other relatives would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. E-mail: J_Benson19@yahoo.com Date Posted: 07-19-07   Yvonne Burleigh from Martville NY writes, "I have been tracing my family tree for several years now, but am still missing information on Burleigh's, Seamans, Fox, Fish and other last names as well. All from the Cortland area, can anyone help? Thanks." E-mail: vnc99@yahoo.com Date Posted: 07-16-07   Yvonne Burleigh from Martville NY writes, "There was a midwife in Cortland, her name was Wilma Cameron, she delivered my mom on Starr Rd. Some say Wilma has since passed due to a car accident, does anyone know her? Do you know what doctor she worked for or where the records are kept for births from 1941? Any information would be great. Thanks." E-mail: vnc99@yahoo.com Date Posted: 07-16-07   Michael Haakonsen from NJ writes, "Looking for info on Clyde Stull of Cortland, died Dec. 28 85. Thank you." E-mail: rollininmysixfor@aol.com Date Posted: 07-11-07   Merritt Webb from Fort Wayne IN writes, "My great-great grandfather was Harry Jennings, I believe he was the son of Rufus H. Jennings. Both are buried in Marathon Cemetary. Harry and at least one other person drowned in Seneca lake in an incident in September 1869. I am looking for information on that incident. I believe Rufus H. was the son of Seth Jennings. I am also looking for confirmation of that.Thanks!" E-mail: merrittw@aol.com Date Posted: 07-11-07    Kelly Taft Krause from Fort Worth TX writes, "Looking for information on Lucy Ann Williams parents. She was born 1844 in or near Marathon. She was adopted by Huldah Williams Capwell at age 1 and moved to Troupsburg, NY. I am guessing perhaps her parents died around 1844?" E-mail: kellymkrause@charter.net Date Posted: 07-06-07   Donna Miller from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for burial site of Phineas Pooler died 1850 was in Taylor, Cortland Co 1850. He was of Solon, Cortland and Taylor in 1810 in sub census as being one of the earliest settlers. E-mail: lyssapeeper@yahoo.com Date Posted: 06-25-06   Sandy Friedlander from Princeton NJ writes, "My grandparents lived in Cincinnatus, NY - and I've been unable to find any info regarding my grandfather's family (Lewis Burt). I know his father was Charles Burt & was married to Belle - Charles' father was Henry & was married to Roxana. Any info regarding these people - maiden names, cemeteries, etc. will be appreciated. E-mail: plants101@verizon.net Date Posted: 06-13-07   Ethel Bothwell from Ithaca NY writes, "I am looking for my class mate class of 1939 Cortland Normal School Ronda Owens/married Carlton Jennings." E-mail: skinhurst@aol.com Date Posted: 05-30-07   Jon G Hall from Bryan TX writes, "I am looking for information on Isaac Hall. He was in Cortland in the early 1800's. He had a least one son Abner Hall who ended up in Pottsdam N.Y. I am at a dead end and would appreciate any information. Thanks." E-mail: jondonhall@msn.com Date Posted: 04-16-07   Karen Kent from Henderson NV writes, "Looking for information on the following surnames: Oliver, Schermerhorn, Castle & Welch. Homer and Killawog New York in the 1880's." E-mail: Karebear_53@cox.net Date Posted: 04-13-07   Penelope Steuber from Albion NY writes, "Looking for any information regarding Francis Jerome Crandall's second wife, Jenny, who died in 1901 and buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. They lived in Blodgett Mills in the late 1800's. I believe F. Jerome Crandall died in 1906. I believe Jenny's maiden name was Casler." E-mail: esteuber@rochester.rr.com Date Posted: 04-13-07   Karen Foster from Orem UT writes, "Hi, I'm looking for information on Rev. Calvin Booth who died in Virgil in 1852 and was buried in Virgil Cemetery. Also, any information on his wife Typhema. I don't have a last name on her. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks." E-mail: karenfost@gmail.com Date Posted: 03-28-07   Patrick Hyde from Cincinnatus NY writes, "Information on Nelson Hyde operated a farm in Cincinnatus early 1900's" E-mail: phyde1@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 03-27-07   Michael Shepard of Cortland NY writes, "Parents names and mothers maiden name." E-mail: dfmcneil@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 03-19-07   Maryellen Miller from Bath PA writes, "Seeking information on the family of Roswell Joiner, born 1822 in Solon, NY. Married Lydia Ann Wilcox." E-mail: ammiller@enter.net Date Posted: 02-28-07   Patrick Frank Ingrahm from Cortland NY writes, "I'm looking for any family roots relating to the Ingrahm's or the Davenport's." E-mail: mingrahm@cox.net Date Posted: 02-28-07   Laurie Passmore from Lebanon MO writes, "I am half native american and need to find anyone with the last name Davis in upstate NY." E-mail: melandlaurie5@ayhoo.com Date Posted: 02-22-07     Andrew A. Weygint from Lawrence KS writes, "Wanting to find children and family geneaology for William Blanchard Weygint born 1848 Cuyler, NY. Names of wife and children. I believe he is my grandfather. Please help if possible. Thanks." E-mail: aaweygint@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-14-07    Ricky M Wylie, from Honeoye Falls NY writes, "Looking for Mault's from Cortland, NY and Syracuse, NY areas. Please help me, and thank you so very much." E-mail: rmwylie58@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-14-07   John Morrow from Smiths Falls ON writes, "I am looking for any available info about my 4th great-aunt Agnes Nancy Wark, wife of Henry Murray, died at Homer New York 5 Sep 1844. Agnes was born in Glasgow, Scotland about 1800 and married Henry at New Hartford New York about 1827. I have no other info about either of them except that Agnes probably came to North America with her father Alexander, step-mother Agnes, sister Margaret (my 3rd great-grandmother, married Daniel Pretty in Canada) and brothers John (my 3rd great grandfather), Andrew and Alexander. Margaret and John settled in Lanark County, Ontario; Alexander moved to Lambton County (Sarnia area) and Andrew seems to have disappeared, although there is some evidence he may also have stayed in or around Lanark County." E-mail: wrjmorrow@hotmail.com Date Posted: 02-08-07   Neil Hayes Pendleton from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and there is a road named after them .The 1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks." E-mail: cvm@shaw.ca Date Posted: 01-31-07   Susan Stevenson from Atlanta GA writes, "Looking for anyone who knew a Hazel Meade back in 1955-1961. She was in 4H in 1955. She gave birth to two children, the oldest in 1961. He is looking for his other sibling presumably born between 1957-1960. She has passed away and Mark has recently been reunited with Hazel's brother and other family. If you were adopted and have knowledge of an older sibling born in Binghamton, please contact me. I have pictures of Mark and I also have pictures of Hazel when she was younger. Thank you! E-mail: susieq75420012001@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-29-07    Rob Levasseur from Jericho VT writes, "I am looking for information about the marriage of Docity Paquette (or Paquet) and Carrie (?) somewhere betweem 1860 and 1870. They are listed in the 1870 census as living in Marathon, Cortland county, NY. He immigrated from Canada before their marriage. His parents are not known (yet). I am hoping to find their marriage record to help put the missing pieces in." E-mail: rob_levasseur@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-25-07   Carolyn Miller from Snow Hill MD writes, "I am looking for the Bradley (also known as Broadley) Family Tree. My great grandmother was Rose Bradley Rosemann Seaman. At age 18 she had a son named Clayton Gates. I am trying to find out who Clayton Gates' (my grandfather) father is. Rose Bradley's mother was Dora Bradley. Any information would be great appreciated! E-mail: clmiller63@gmail.com Date Posted: 01-22-07   Belinda Johnson from Cherry Creek NY writes, "Looking for any information on Claude L. Butterfield, of Wayland NY. He was an artist who had an oil painting in the 1947 Cortland Co. fair." E-mail: benecass@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-17-07   Diana Hastings Groome from Long Eaton England writes, "Hi Everyone I have just completed my grandfather's side of our family tree and now I am finding time to work on my grandmothers. They came from Cortland County Truxton area. I am looking for information on Gilbert Brown who settled and married Rachel Soles in the early 1800s. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am from Wellsboro Pennsylvania originally but am at the moment located in England where I traced my father's father's side and it was thrilling.... " E-mail: d.groome@ntlworld.com Date Posted: 01-05-07   Ellen (Brown) Muise from Gatineau QC writes, "Looking for descendants of John Secord (Sicard) b 11 Oct 1725 at Cortland, d 2 Mar 1804 at Niagara, Canada, son of Daniel Secord and Catherine Mabille (Mabie), who married about 1742 Phoebe Travis b 6 Jun 1727 d 7 Jun 1759. Looking for descendants of Daniel Teed bc 1767 who married Jerusha Peers." E-mail: eemuise@netscape.net Date Posted: 01-05-07     Gloria Farrell from St. Charles IL writes, "Looking for Burt surname. My gggrandfather Phineas Burt, b. 1807 Oneida Co, Ny and wife Polly Evans, b. 1814, Tompkins Co.,NY, lived in Groton/Cortland area from abt. 1831-1839. Their first five children were born in the area, David Frank; Charlotte Melvina; William R.; George Washington; Maria Sarah (Betsey), then they moved to Cuba, Allegany Co. in 1840. Trying to connect them to any other Burts in the area in that timeframe. We are assuming they were living with his father or her father because they are not in the Cortland 1835 census. Thanks for any help you can give." E-mail: glofarrell@aol.com Date Posted: 01-05-07   Debbie McUmber from Pitcher NY writes, "I am looking for information on my husbands aunt.... Beth McUmber Mosher." E-mail: debbiemcumber@frontiernet.net Date Posted: 12-27-06   William Warwick from Liverpool NY writes, "Hi, I am looking for information on Andrew Warwick, born ~1834 in England, married Elizabeth, born ~1838. Andrew and Elizabeth came to the US ~1855. They had two sons: William T Warwick, born ~1868 (my great grandfather), and Andrew Warwick, born ~1876." E-mail: bill@wcs-group.com Date Posted: 12-13-06   Carla Knickerbocker from West Valley NY writes, "I am looking for any information on Earl V Chaphe. Was located in 1925 census in Cortland NY." E-mail: lady_knick@yahoo.com Date Posted: 12-13-06   Karen Lee Dauphin Borghesi from Sacramento CA writes, "I am trying to find out information on Carl Dauphin who lived in Cortland." E-mail: katatca@webtv.net Date Posted: 12-13-06   Helen Donham from Olathe KS writes, "I am looking for Wilford Hopkins born in 1925 or his sister Mabel Rose Hopkins born in 1927. They are the children of Ernest Wilford and Mildred Spicer Hopkins, presumably born in the Cortland NY area. I am the grand daughter of Ernest Wilford Hopkins who died in 1974. If you are connected to either of these people please contact me by email. The last known contact between Wilford and Ernest was in Fredrickburg, VA at the Hopkins Home Bakery in or about 1951." E-mail: donna7713@aol.com Date Posted: 11-20-06   Charles Gravelin from Ludlow MA writes, "Looking for information on a shipmate that came from Cortland NY in 1961. His name is Richard F. (Francis) Phillips. We served together in the Coast Guard. He had a brother in the Navy." E-mail: cegludlow@charter.net Date Posted: 11-14-06   Dianna from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for Grace Carron, Earl B. (Newhope) Morehouse, Earl Morehouse. Grace and Earl had two children Helen and Earl which they placed in Cortland 's children home on 3-1929. Helen was born 6-10-1925. She was released from the children's home 3-1929 and never saw her brother Earl or parents again. Earl was released 8-8-1938. Thanks to Robert O'Brien for this info. If you have any info on Grace, Earl B., or Earl please contact me. Grannie (Helen) has altimer and can only remember very little and gets some confused.Thank you for your help." E-mail: dianna81250@bellsouth.com or dianna81250@yahoo.net Date Posted: 11-04-06   Richard Kiernan from Columbus OH writes, "George Higday was my GGGG GF...He died March, 1843 and is shown, in family records, as being buried in McGrawville, Cortland County, NY. Any information about George Higday and family would be appreciated..." E-mail: rkiernan@columbus.rr.com Date Posted: 11-04-06   Maria Dini Valletta from Rochester NY writes, "Daughter seeking birth mother 1-16-67 in Cortland, also lived in Rochester." E-mail: maria@rochester.rr.com Date Posted: 11-04-06   Linda Hansen from Glendora CA writes, "I am looking for proof of the marriage between William Gee b. 1704 d. 1772 and Catherine De Rosselle that took place supposedly in 1730, Westchester, NY. I also am looking for definitive proof that Derosel b. 1737 d. 1803 was actually their son. He was also known as Roswell Gee. Derosel moved to Virgil, Cortland Co., with his parents and his 6 children in 1796. Any information on Derosel would be appreciated." E-mail: genealogy_2006-roots@yahoo.com Date Posted: 11-04-06   Beverly Balletto from Wayne NJ writes, "Looking for the Keesler family from Cortland, N.Y. GrGrgrandparents Samuel married to Sarah (Carrigan). Had a son named Warren married Mary Babcock." E-mail: lstcrb73@aol.com Date Posted: 10-18-06   Kimberly Jo Parkhurst from Hannibal NY writes, "I was born in Cortland NY. My Mother's maiden name was Bell. Her Mother and Father's name were Ruth and Rutheford Bell. I am looking for relatives. Could you help me? Tthank you for your time. Kim E-mail: kimmerjopark37@yahoo.com Date Posted: 10-11-06   Karlene Walker from Syracuse NY writes, "Am searching for the father of Eber Sweet of Lapeer. He was married to Lydia Pollard and they both died in 1858. Also for the parents of David Sweet of Virgil." E-mail: scrapdragons2000@yahoo.com Date Posted: 09-26-06   Diane Land from Pottstown PA writes, "Looking for more information on : John Dixon b. ~1800 England, married Mary b.~1796 Scotland -they had Mary b.Feb 1826 Scotland. They emigrated to Truxton NY. Mary was married to unknown Miller before 1848 in US or Scotland. They had Eleanor b. 1848 NY and Mary b. 1849 NY. ON the 1850 Mary lives with her parents, no husband. She remarries to Robert Ellis b. 1829 England by 1853. They have William b. 1853, Betsy b. 6/1854, Robert b. 1856, Leonard b. 1859, James D b.9/1860, Cornelius b. 6/1863 and Richard b. 1865. Mary Miller b. 1849 is my line. My father remembered her speaking of her brother James Ellis, so I believe I have the correct family. James D Ellis was a painter." E-mail: Crafdy1954@comcast.net Date Posted: 09-26-06    Arthur Petruccelli from Eldersburg MD writes, "Looking for an Italian linkage between the Falso families in Cortland, NY and those in Syracuse. My relatives are descended from Pasquale Falso and Rosaria DiNardo from Ventosa, Comune di Santi Cosma e Damiano, Italy. The Falso's from Cortland appear to be primarily from Castelforte, a town very nearby. Does anyone have Falso family records that extend back to show if the Falso families in Castelforte and Ventosa are related and who the common ancestors might be?" E-mail: art.p@att.net Date Posted: 09-26-06   Doris Bennett from Mart TX writes, "Loniel Bennett was born in the Cortland Co area in 1792, parents unknown. He married Sarah Norton (b.1796 CT) in/near Homer, NY. Ceremony performed by an Elder Husted. First son Loniel/Lionel was born in Homer 1816. Loniel and Sarah are very closely connected to the family of Nathan Norton and sons David, Amos, Niram Nicolas, and Nathan Jr. All were in Homer in 1820 and then move on to either Geauga Co OH or Erie Co, PA. Nathan Sr can not be located on 1830 census, so he probably died between 1820 & 1830. Sarah could possibly be the daughter of David Norton. I am trying to find the parents of Loniel Bennett. In his biography, his family is referred to as "long time Cortland Co residents". In the biography of his son John H, reference is made to Loniel's service in the Army of New York in the War of 1812. With the 1810 census missing, I am at a loss as to who was there and who his parents were. Anyone with information of either Loniel Bennett or the above named Nortons, please contact me. E-mail: mlenterprises@att.net Date Posted: 09-26-06    Gail Jones from Fort Worth TX writes, "I am looking for information about my family. My grandfather's name was Otis Lyon. My father's name was Robert. I have a brother and sister that I have lost contact with. If you have any information please email me." E-mail: luvscessna@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 09-07-06   Harry J. Grogan from Alpharetta GA writes, "Thank you for providing information on my great grand parents Victor Warner and Hattie Warner to my daughter recently as well as my other grandparents Charles S. Apgar and Advena Bacon. I was wondering if you might have any information on Vivian Warner Allen. She was a daughter of Clayton W. Warner and Frances Apgar Warner of 4 Evergreen Street, Cortland, NY. She was a registered nurse and worked for a time at the Cortland Hospital. She would have been born about 1912 - 1916. I think she lived on Hamilton Street, Cortland, NY. Thanks again for your assistance. I you need any help in locating people who are living I might be able to help you. I do a lot better with them." E-mail: grogan4008@aol.com Date Posted: 08-28-06   Mary Chapman from Powder Springs GA writes, "Looking for birth records, marriage records, land and/or tax records---anything to tie up loose family connections for children of Phineas Walker and his wife Anna Phelps Newton Walker. Son Wm. Galusha Walker born Homer, 1823. He married a Helen, also NY born. Lived in WI and NE where he died along with his 10-year-older sister, Louisa, in 1889. Believed sibling Lydia Marie Walker born 1816, married Leonard Kinney and had son Albert in Truxton in 1839. All 3 died in WI. E-mail: marychapman@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 08-28-06   Herb Harville from Carlisle OH writes, "Trying to find a Thomas and Holly Uzailko. Thomas was a member of the army back in late 70's thru 80's and 90's. His MOS was chemical. Thank you." E-mail: uscmlsc@aol.com Date Posted: 08-18-06   K. Alexander from Boston MA writes, "Direct descendent looking for any info on Cortland resident James Albert Coffin, Civil War Captain (NY 157th) buried at "Grand Army Hall", at McGrawville, N.Y., 12 Nov 1833 -05 Feb 1870. Wondering if there might be a gravestone. He was born on Nantucket; father Charles Griffin Coffin lived in Easton, NY and part of Quaker meeting there. James was married to Fidelia Palmer, who later moved to New Jersey and taught school with her sister. Late relatives recalled donating a Civil War diary (and more?) to NY State but nobody knows the details. Lost younger brother Henry Judson Coffin at Gettysburg and himself was captured there and held prisoner for 21 months, but I'm not sure where he was held. Our family recently visited Easton and plan to visit Cortland one of these days. Would love any info I can't find online! E-mail: kirsten@alexanderswift.com Date Posted: 08-14-06   Gerald E Thompson Sr from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for info on Hilts or Ira Thompson, DeRuyter NY or Eaton NY. Thank you." E-mail: gthompsonsr@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 08-07-06   Janice Barrus-Gee from Fredonia NY writes, "Looking for confirmation. Recently received a tip regarding William Gee born 1772 Dutchess Co., NY and his wife Mary born 1775 unknown area in NY. Tip was that Mary's maiden name may have been Husted. I have her death date as 12/25/1850 Virgil, Cortland Co., NY. Does anyone have anything to confirm this last name possibility?" E-mail: janbarsgee@aol.com Date Posted: 08-07-06   Linda Russo from Antioch CA writes, "I am seeking information on Andrew Breed and his wife Lydia (or Elydia) Foster. They married circa 1832 presumably in Cortland County as they were living in Solon in 1840 then Truxton in 1850. Andrew is known to have lived in Truxtion in 1830. The couple had 7 children all presumably born in Cortland County - Deborah (1833), Shubal Hutchinson (18 Sep 1834), Eliphalet (1836), William Andrew (1838), Ann Eliza (12 Jul 1841), Chrysteen (1843), Calvin E (02 May 1845). E-mail: lindasrusso@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 07-18-06    Linda Kinney from Dripping Springs TX writes, "Looking for information on Daniel Perry Kinney married to Sophia Burke Kinney. Daniel Perry Kinney was born in Cortland County and Sophia Burke Kinney was born in Homer, NY." E-mail: LKin1@aol.com Date Posted: 07-10-06   Heather O'Rourke from Marathon NY writes, "I am looking for any information on William Wyatt from the Willet/Cincinnatus NY area. He is my Grandfather and passed away before I was born. I would love to hear about him....or his family. Thank you!!!" E-mail: heather@odyssey.net Date Posted: 07-10-06   Russ Hopkins from Holland MI writes, "Would like any information on Eseck Hopkins b.1788 and wife Huldah, married in Cortland County in or around Harrison Marathon. 1800-1825, or children Leroy, Louisa, Esek and William. The Hopkins were in this area until 1840. Thanks." E-mail: rhopkins@macatawa.org Date Posted: 07-06-06   Angie Regan from Rocky Mount VA writes, "I am looking for anyone that might be related to or knew the family of Robert Carsen Hinkle 1891-1973. I believe he is my Great Great Grandfather. He was born in West Virginia and later moved to New York with his wife Rada Nelson. Their children were Earl, Granville, Norma, Milford and Nela. If anyone thinks that might have information that might help please let me know. Thank you. E-mail: beat-rice@juno.com or reganchick@gmail.com Date Posted: 07-05-06   Barb Jones from Hamlin NY writes, "I am searching for the parents of Jason Clark (1817-1895) born in Cortland County, NY married before 1837 to Susan Husted (1820-1899). Jason and Susan owned property in Scott, Cortland, NY about 1837 with Rowland and Eliza Clark. About 1840 Jason and Susan moved to Tioga County, Pennsylvania where they remained." E-mail: jonesbarbj@aol.com Date Posted: 06-28-06    Ellen Puff from St. Paul MN writes, "Looking for any information about John, Patrick, and Denis Halloran who resided in Courtland in 1850. John eventually settled in Minnesota. Patrick and Denis may have settled in Ohio. They were born in Milford, County Cork, Ireland. The closest sizable town to Milford is Mallow. O'Connor cousins may have followed later. E-mail: epuff@yahoo.com Date Posted: 06-26-06   May-Rita Condon from Beacon NY writes, "Searching any info on Peekskill, Cortland, Montrose Conklin families." E-mail: mrcondon135@aol.com Date Posted: 06-20-06   Linda Douglass from Royal Oak MI writes, "I am looking for the parents of Byron Coon, b.1848 Tully, NY and died 4/25/1927 Cortland. I am related to his brother Abram, and know his parents were William Coon and Melissy (?). Am looking for her maiden name if possible -any info would be helpful. E-mail: ldouglass9652@wowway.com Date Posted: 06-20-06    Mclaughlin from Dover NH writes, "Looking for information about Robert Duane Mclaughlin, RD #4, Welch Road Moravia NY 13118, dob 03-13-35. E-mail: bornagainlvm@aol.com Date Posted: 06-19-06   Helen (Chrisman) Blask from Farmington NY writes, "I am still looking to verify that George Chrisman is the son of Josiah Chrisman or a brother." E-mail: grippinglotus@rochester.rr.com Date Posted: 06-01-06   Nancy West from Windsor NY writes, "Looking for information on family of Walter Amos Loope." E-mail: njwgbw.1@juno.com Date Posted: 05-24-06   Dianna Cokinos from Atlanta GA writes, "I am looking for The Kings Daughter's Children Home in Cortland, Helen Morehouse was there in 1930. My mother in law, my daughter, her grandaughter wants more info on her. And her family." E-mail: dianna81250@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 05-22-06   Brooke Stewart from Orange County CA writes, "I am trying to find out if the "Benjamin Webster" I saw in the 1820 Census is the same one from my family. Our Benj. Webster ended up marrying a girl named Mary Ann, moving to Illinois and having 9 kids. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks SO much for your help!!" E-mail: brooke.stewart@comcast.net Date Posted: 05-15-06   John I Hollister from Tampa FL writes, "Am looking for information about William K. Hollister Sr....cemetary, etc." E-mail: JHollis2@tampabay.rr.com Date Posted: 05-15-06   Mary Marlow from Crownsville MD writes, "I am looking for information on the Guy Root family that lived in Truxton, NY as of 1930. (I have a census record for them then). Guy was 34, his wife, Marlea, was 30. The census showed them having three (3) children in 1930: Virginia, age 9, Al..., age 7, and Jeanne, age 6. My cousin, Stephen Root, whose great-grandfather Guy is, says that his grandfather was not Al, so where can I go to find a record of any other children of this family?? Thank you for any help you can give me on this mission." E-mail: greycloake@juno.com Date Posted: 05-11-06   Jennifer Sullivan from MI writes, "Researching my branch of the Haight family." E-mail: sullivanst216@hotmail.com Date Posted: 05-11-06   Stacie Stilwell Leese from Loves Park IL writes, "I am looking for information about Levi (Samuel) Stilwell (1820-1901), his wife Mary, and their children James (1854?) and Nellie (1856?) from Homer. Thank-you for your help." E-mail: bks4fn22@aol.com Date Posted: 05-01-06   Rex L. Fuller from Mayville NY writes, "I am looking for published record of the late William H. Shankland, B: 29/2/1804 Montgomery Co. Died 1883 in Cortland NY. Served on the Supreme Court of NY State. I am working on a SAR application and need documented proof of his parents and siblings." E-mail: rjjd@cecomet.net Date Posted: 04-27-06   Judi Burkhardt from Berne IN writes, "I am seeking any information on John Townsend who died in Cortland Co., NY ca 1834, in the town of Taylor. I am trying to learn if his wife's name was Elizabeth (Betsey) Cotton and if they had a daughter Martha also known as Patty who married John Learned, Jr. Would love to compare notes pertaining to this family and to learn if John Townsend had other children, and who his parents were." E-mail: jaburkhardt@insightbb.com Date Posted: 04-27-06   Sandra Rorapaugh Boozell from Asheville NC writes, "I would like to contact Rorapaughs from Cortland or Greene NY or hear of any history of our family in that area." E-mail: sboozell@tamsandesigns.com Date Posted: 04-27-06   Donna Sadler from Due West SC writes, "I am looking for the family of my Gr Uncle Charles (Red) Quick. If anyone can tell me where to get a copy of his obit & help locate where the family is now. He was born in New Paltz in 1920 and died 1969 in Cortland area. He was married to Millie and then to Judith. He had a son Charles Jr from the second marriage. He had daughters in his first marriage to Millie. My grandmother was his sister Hilda (Tillie)." E-mail: scnewyorker@yahoo.com Date Posted: 04-22-06   Jamie Curry from Chicago IL writes, "Jamie Curry here in Chicago wanting to know anything regarding the Canestaro family. My grandfather was Steve, eldest of 16 (one died at birth). Brothers are: Steve, Tony, Louis, Freddie, Andrew, Carmen, Jim, etc..w/ sisters Angela, Theresa, Rose, Edith and Evelyn. Sure would like to know about my family. Many thanks." E-mail: jonjmcurry@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 04-21-06   Ardella Felper from Cresco IA writes, "From his release from the Army in August, 1865 through 1877, the whereabouts of Thomas Parker Stanbro is a mystery. He was born in 1837 and died in 1908. Cortland County was where he was born and grew up. Thanks. E-mail: alf1@mchsi.com Date Posted: 04-06-06   Jody Harris from Smyrna NY writes, "Information on Horace Gillette." E-mail: robiobeau@yahoo.com Date Posted: 03-31-06   Gerald Thompson from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for any info on Ruben Hilts (1850?-1941) in Syracuse NY and Iara Thompson. Any help thank you. E-mail: gthomps6@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 03-28-06   John W. Duff from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for other Duff's." E-mail: ijwd@hotmail.com Posted: 03-27-06    Jackie Wormuth Pappas from Ormond Beach FL writes, "I am looking for information on the Wormuth family. I'm trying to put together my family history. I know the following information but would like more information if possible: Grandfather - Derwood Wormuth, Grandmother - Betty Homer Wormuth, My Father - Richard A. Wormuth, his sisters and brothers - Gayle Wormuth Schmidt, Cindy Wormuth Miller, Wendy Wormuth Uzailko, Henry Wormuth, and Terry Wormuth. Any information that can be shared would be much appreciated. God Bless. E-mail: jackie@cfl.rr.com Posted: 03-27-06   Roxanne (Rocki) Hollenbeck from Cortland NY writes, "I live in Cortland but my parents divorced when I was 5 yrs. old My father is Gary Hollenbeck Sr., Grandparents are Howard & Pauline (Hamilton) Hollenbeck. They lived in Homer & then in Cortland. Children: Gary, Ron, Doreen & Dennis.I want information so MY OWN CHILDREN can know their background. Thank you for any info." E-mail: rocki_dk@yahoo.com Posted: 03-23-06   Jan Barnhard from Adelaide SA writes, "Family tree of Janice Dawn Conway." E-mail: jan.barnhard@dfc.sa.gov.au Posted: 03-20-06    Heather O'Rourke from Marathon NY writes, "I am looking for info about my Great and Great Great Grandparents. The family names are Hotaling and Rice. Any info on Goldie and Dewitt Hotaling or Fannie and John Rice from Solon, NY would be greatly appreciated." E-mail: heather@odyssey.net Date Posted: 03-15-06    Deborah Nye Corgan from West Hartford CT writes, "Seeking information about Virgil Prentice b. 1810 in Cortland and son George Washington Prentice born in 1839 in Cortland...their family, ancestors. They moved on to Dale, Wisconsin later in life." E-mail: nyecorgan@sbcglobal.net Date Posted: 03-11-06   Brenda from Clay NY writes, "Looking for any Carley connections in Cortland County around 1820's." E-mail: luvinmkids@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 03-05-06   Joan Lee of Ocala, FL writes, "I just received this death info and wanted to share with Cortland area researchers. We have been searching for him and family for almost 2 years. Still searching for another son and family, Minor Congdon born 1819 in Homer, NY. " (a 4 sided pilar, E face:) FRED CONGDON / BORN / DEC. 23, 1860 / DIED / NOV. 4, 1923 / ANN ELIZA / WIFE OF / A. CONGDON / BORN / IN CAMILLUS, N.Y./ DEC. 20, 1822 / DIED / FEB. 11, 1880 / CONGDON/ (N face:) ALVAH CONGDON / BORN / IN HOMER, NY / JUNE 2, 1811 / DIED / SEPT. 6, 1889 / C. CONGDON / BORN / OCT. 30, 1780 / DIED / MAY 1, 1873 / (S face:) HENRY JUDSON / BORN / JUNE 16, 1856 / DIED / AUG. 6, 1858 / The second marker, a footstone: JUDSON / SON OF / A. & A. E. / CONGDON/ DIED / AUG. 6, 1858 / AGE / 2 YRS 2 MS / E-mail: jjlee6367@msn.com Date Posted: 02-22-06   Diane Heim from Birnamwood WI writes, "I am looking for the family of Thomas and Jane Ann (Rodgers/Rogers) Lester. Known children are Grace Eleanor (m George C. Hubbard), I. Dan, and Jane Lester. Children were born 1850,1857, & 1860. Jane is the daughter of Duncan and Lucy (Thompson) Rodgers/Rogers. George and Grace Hubbard had one known child, Ruth E. Hubbard. Also Jane's twin sister Mary Ann married John Lester, brother of Thomas. Jane Ann died 1899 in Cortland County, but death place unknown. I found the date year for Thomas Lester as 1865. No other dates are known. Thank you. E-mail: isiahcreek@gmail.com Date Posted: 02-18-06     Lou Ellis from Lansing NY writes, "Hope someone out there can help me with information about my great great grandmother, Hattie Adelle Lynch. She married John P. Ellis around 1890-1894. They had 3 children (?) - Nora, Pearl, and Arthor (Andy). She was born on March 5 in Candor and lived in Cortland most of her life. She passed in 1951. Any information that may be a clue as to where she was born or who her parents are would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance, Lou. E-mail: loue30@aol.com Date Posted: 02-18-06   Patty Finn from Seattle WA writes, "John Finn married Eva Chamberlain in the 1800's and migrated to Mill Valley CA. Does anyone know anything about John Finn's family. Eva & John's first born child was Charles Chamberlain Finn born May 1881 in Cortland. Thank you." E-mail: pattyfinn1@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-16-06   Gustavo Flores from Colonie NY writes, "Trying to find any info on a Myra Haye who married my great grandfather Norman Pickert." E-mail: jettsman@aol.com Date Posted: 02-13-06     Sue Regan from Peoria IL writes, "I am looking for several families that lived in Cortland Co., NY. The families are Volk, Osberg, Healey. Olaf Osberg is buried in the county, as is A.(Allen) Frank Healey (d. 1923), can you help find the cemeteries, trying to find parents." E-mail: john.regan@insightbb.com Date Posted: 02-13-06    Roy Crosby from Red Wing MN writes, "I grew up in Cortland. I am trying to get information about Leonard Crosby, Harry Crosby and Homer Crosby who were all brothers and lived in Cortland for many years. Any information would be of help. Thank you. E-mail: r891955@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-09-06    Jayme Stroh from Freehold NJ writes, "I am looking for family on the Coughlin side, Roberta and Patrick, father Frank. Also, looking for a childhood friend April Smith. E-mail: jlstroh@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-09-06   Cheryl Comerford Comer from Phoenix AZ writes, "I was born in Cortland, NY. I am trying to locate living descendents who may have knowledge of family history for Comerford/ Eaton/ Hart. My great-grandmother was Ellen Eaton Comerford who died in the Cortland Hospital 11/11/1934. She had cousins Estelle & Ed Hart. Does anyone have information about these families? E-mail: comer62@msn.com Date Posted: 02-02-06   Nichola Hollenbeck Probeck from Clearwater FL writes, "I am still trying to find out the exact date my father died. His name is Ivan Smith. Also I am looking for my cousin Crystal Smith and Bacon was her married name. Please help. E-mail: naprobeck@aol.com Date Posted: 02-02-06   Marcus Eugene Conklin Jr from Port Jervis NY writes, "I've heard that a lot of my family came from that area. My great grandfather's name was Foster. He also had a son Foster who I remember our family saying lived in Oneonta or Elmira. I don't know our heritage. Some say Dutch, Irish, German. My grandfather was Alva Conklin. Can you help me? E-mail: rttech@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 02-02-06   Neil Hayes Pendleton from Penticton, British Columbia writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and road named after them .1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks." E-mail: pvm@pacificcoast.net Date Posted: 01-25-06   Gary Goers from Charlotte NC writes, "I am looking for my mother's biological mother. On my mother's birth certificate, her mother's name is listed as Mary Anthony, born in Groton NY. Age 21 when my mother was born in 1925. My mothers father was named Olin Vergason born in Lanesboro Pa. Later in life we discovered Olin Vergason in Binghamton and went to Binghamton to find his children. The children 3 girls 1 boy all looked so much alike that they and my mother realized that they were indeed half sisters and brother. My mother truly enjoyed knowing that she had found her half siblings. My mother was adopted when she was just a baby by George and Helen Osterhout of Westerly way in Binghamton. Olin and George worked in the Endicott Johnson shoe factory. Mary listed her address in Groton as Dudley Ave. Mary named my mother Iona Marie Anthony, the birth certificate was signed by R.D. Mead . If anyone can shed any info on this I would really appreciate it. My mother died 06-04-2001. Since then this had become much more important to me. Thanks." E-mail: goersfour@hotmail.com Date Posted: 01-24-06   Christine C. Stone from Syracuse NY writes, "History of the Simms and Seaman family 1800 & 1900's." E-mail: ccstone@syr.edu Date Posted: 01-20-06   Pamela Vail Lawson from Sag Harbor NY writes, "Did Anna Van Cortlandt Marston b.5/22/1736 have children by her second husband August Valette Van Horne? Her parents were Frederick Van Cortlandt and Frances Jay. There may have been a husband who preceded Nathaniel Marston, a Captain Phippse. I am interested in issue from the Van Horne marriage only. I have found record of two daughters from Marston." E-mail: pvail@verizon.net Date Posted: 01-19-06   Earnest Phillips from NYC NY writes, "I have recently inherited an antique china cabinet made by the Courtland Cabinet Company. I am interested in finding about the company and the china cabinet. If anyone has any information please contact me. Thanks, Earnest" E-mail: earnestte@hotmail.com Date Posted: 01-19-06   C Beck from Lenox IA writes, "I live a long ways from Cortland County, but I would sure love it if someone would be willing to check land records in Cortland County to see if there is evidence of any Butman living there between 1780 and 1880. Alexander Butman was the father named on John Turner Butman's records, but there is absolutely no Alexander Butman in any NY census. He had to be living there in l825 when his son was born. His son was a farmer, so I thought this might be a lead. Is he in a cemetary near Taylor where his son is born? Please tell me of any Butmans living there. He has to have more children besides John Turner Butman, my ancestor. Is there any record that Alexander died in Cortland County as did? If there is any Butman in Cortland Co. records, it might be Alexander, because I think he had to go by his middle name, as did his son, John "Turner" and grandson, William "Fletcher" Butman. Phone (641) 333-2537." E-mail: cbeck@ll.net Date Posted: 01-12-06   Rob Lethbridge from Newhall CA writes, "Hello I'm trying to help my daughter make a family tree. I know my father's name Robert Lethbridge, grandfather William Lethbridge, and grandmother's name Edna Lethbridge. I hope you can help." E-mail: jacquelenelethbridge@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-04-06   Carolyn Dax from Grayslake IL writes, "I am looking for the burial place of Elizabeth Lydia Taylor Eastman. She was born in Windham Vermont in 1800 and died in Cortland in 1890. She married William Eastman in Windsor Vermont, he died in 1876. I am looking for the burial of both of them if anyone has any ideas.Thank you." E-mail: CJmgmt@AOL.com Date Posted: 01-04-06   Donald B. Clark, Jr from Binghamton NY writes, "I am looking for my ancestry through Deyo Benjamin Clark. He is my grandfather, he died in 1992. I currently am serving in the Army and stationed in Germany." E-mail: victoriasdad2004@yahoo.com Date Posted: 12-22-05   James Verrico from Buffalo NY writes, "Genealogy regarding the Verrico & Guingo families of Cortland, NY, formerly of South Main and Scammel Streets." E-mail: jverrico@dinardolaw.com Date Posted: 12-22-05     Pam Daniels from Apex NC writes, "Searching for a friend - adopted-name Sandra Jean Stull, b. 11/26/1938-9 Cortland Hospital. Adoptive parents, Evelyn (Dey) and Steve Stull. No other information. Can anyone help?" E-mail: pgdwcd@yahoo.com Date Posted: 12-22-05   Pam Daniels from Apex NC writes, "Searching for birth mother, Lillian Nielson. Baby girl b.5-5-38-39 Any info greatly appreciated!" E-mail: pgdwcd@yahoo.com   Dar from MI writes, "I am researching my gg grandfather Vincent Clark born in New York in or around Cortland. he was born in 1833. His mother was born in VT and father born MA. I am trying to find out his father or mothers names. If anyone knows of this family please let me know. He was married to a Rhoda Ann Day." E-mail: dardix2000@yahoo.com Date Posted: 12-13-05   Karen Peterson from Country Club Hills IL writes, "I am beginning to research family, and know only that my great great grandfather's name was Myron Potter Robinson, married Minnie Deborah Edwards from Colorado. Myron was an MD. Myron might be from NY?" E-mail: kppromo@aol.com Date Posted: 12-12-05   Lori Orlowske from Cortland NY writes, "I am looking for my father, Larry Lewis, who is to my knowledge lived/currently lives in the Cortland area. The only other information I have is that he played in bass guitar in a country music band (The Country Ramblers). I am hoping to make contact with him in hope of establishing a father/daughter relationship, which I have missed out on for 31 years." E-mail: biglo628@yahoo.com Date Posted: 12-09-05   John Sweet from Seabrook NH writes, "Stephen B. Sweet b. 1823 NY; died 22 April 1904 at Scott, NY. His brothers Henry b. 1814 and Clark b. 1825 also resided in Scott. Their father Russell b. 1789 at Beekman, NY lived with Clark. ANY information will be of great help as I have been searching for years. If there is an obit. on Stephen it may provide a wealth of informaiton. Thanks for your consideration." E-mail: AirCommando@comcast.net Date Posted: 12-05-05   Steve Hollister or Ft. Worth TX writes, "Second day into this genealogy stuff. My Dad was Richard (Dick or Herbie) Arthur Hollister b.1933? d.1979. He said he was adopted. His adoptive parents then were Arthur (Herbert) and Natalie Hollister. He married Susan Burns of Homer. Mom moved my sister and I away from Cortland when we were young. I have very little info about my Cortland connections. I am not proud of my Dad. However, from what I have read, the Hollister family has a very rich and interesting history. But if he was indeed adopted then I have another chapter to read. If anyone has info on my grandparents, Dad or has gone down the adoption record road or other suggestions - I would sure like to hear from you - Thanks." E-mail: haejuuk@hotmail.com Date Posted: 12-05-05   Floyd Hill Hollister from Kilmarnock VA writes, "My father was Floyd Howard Hollister; my grandfather was Floyd Harlan Hollister; my great grandfather was Harlan Page Hollister; my great-great grandfather was Harvey David Hollister. They (and I) all lived in Cortland County, mainly in Cortland. I cannot find out much about Harvey David Hollister. Can you tell me something about him? In particular, I would like to know who his father was and where he lived. Many thanks, Floyd" E-mail: 2sailors@verizon.net Date Posted: 12-01-05   Steve Burns from Denver CO writes, "I'm looking for old pics from Cortland circa the 60's. Particularly, looking for pics of Firpo's restaurant...greasy spoon is more like it...next to the train tracks on about Greenbush St. and Rt. 13 inside Cortland. The other is any picture of the Homeville Diner next to the Homer Fire Station. Any information or images will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any and all help." E-mail: smcw6721@hotmail.com Date Posted: 11-28-05    Linda Potter from Statesville NC writes, "Thank you Cortland Connection for connecting me with the right people who were very helpful. We have the information about The King's Daughters Home For Children. I was raised in Marathon, but lived in Cortland for awhile and worked in the Smith Corona plant. I love the little soft serve ice cream stand that has all those yummy kinds of custard that nobody else has like pumpkin and blueberry. Cortland has a lot of history to be proud of. So many places just tear everything down instead of repairing and maintaining someplace that has been a part of so many lives." E-mail: ewe5248@statesville.net Date Posted: 11-28-05   Jeanette from Liverpool England writes, "Looking for information on Samuel Pegys." E-mail: jeanette.franey@roberthorne.co.uk Date Posted: 11-28-05   Linda Potter from Statesville NC writes, "I am trying to find information about the old King's Daughter's Children's Home in Cortland. My sister Marti (Martha Dutcher) has always believed she was placed in the home for a short period of time. It would have to have been between 1939 when she was born and 1953 when I returned to Marathon, to start school. I chose that time frame because I don't remember her being home when I came back from staying with my Aunt in Sherburne, NY. She thinks she was pretty young when she was in there. It would seem that nobody in our family remembers her being placed there. But that doesn't mean much. We are from a pretty dysfunctional family, and our "facts" have a lot of holes in them. Our family lived for the most part in Marathon, NY. That's where I went to school until the 6th grade. It's important to her and I that we somehow find out for sure if she was actually in that home. Our parents separated when I was about three, which would have made Marti twelve. My oldest sister Pat, got married and my oldest brother Bob, went in the Army when our mother left, so they wouldn't necessarily know if it wasn't for any length of time. Any information anyone can give me would be great. I'd like her to be able to put this question to rest! E-mail: ewe5248@statesville.net Date Posted: 11-21-05   Jessica Brown from Cuyler NY writes, "I'm interested in information on my grandmother's ancestry. She is Blackfoot/Brench Canadian Indian, and her married name is Withey. Her maiden name is Dubois. I don't know any of her family except her sisters Milly, Sereta, and Peggy ?, and her brother Ray. She's lived in Solon for about 35 years. Also information on my grandfather's ancestry - he is Blackfoot Iindian and he has 7 children, one of whom is my father Jefferey. His name is Reginald "Ike" Brown. I don't know any of his brothers or sisters. E-mail: country_dream19@yahoo.com Date Posted: 11-17-05   David Nettleton from Fairbanks AK writes, "Is there any records for the birth of a David R.Nettleton III on Jan 2,1946 at Cortland hospital --exact name of hospital unknown. Thank you." E-mail: drniii@hotmail.com Date Posted: 11-14-05   Bradd Benjamin Lanzot from Bronx NY writes, "Looking for family members on the Lanzot side." E-mail: braddblanzot@peoplepc.com Date Posted: 11-11-05   Terre Shepard Sturtevant from Billings MT writes, "I'm looking for information on Caleb Shepherd (Shepard) Camethere close to 1810. Census shows another Caleb in the same house and a Robinson. Lived close to the Stebbins and one of the Calebs married a Stebbins. Any info would be helpful. Also looking for burial for Simeon Gardner." E-mail: terremt@hotmail.com Date Posted: 11-11-05   Summer Northridge from Wyoming MI writes, "I am looking for information on Roderick Beebe the son of Lt Jonathan Beebe who was part of the Cortland Co founding fathers. Jonathan Beebe established the town of Homer while Roderick Beebe his grandson with Abraham Bingham established Solon. Roderick married Elizabeth Mather and their first child Polly Beebe was born in Solon or Homer in 1795. Roderick and Elizabeth had several more children: Phoebe b. 1796, Margaret b. 1799 Parthemia b. 1801, Elzabeth b. 1804, Miles b. 1806, James b. 1809 and Rachel b. 1816. I know that Roderick and his family left Solon NY sometime after Rachel was born. Roderick's father Zerah Beebe died in 1805 and is buried in Solon, Courtland NY. I am trying to find out where Roderick's wife came from. She was born abt 1778 and they married abt 1794 but not sure just where. Family history states that Roderick founded Solon NY abt 1794 so I am thinking that Elizabeth Mather was living in the area of Cortland Co, but not sure who her parents are. If any one has information about this family I would appreciate any thing you can provide. E-mail: summernorth4@aol.com Date Posted: 11-08-05   Sandy from Eaton Rapids MI writes, "I am looking for information on my great uncle: Earl O. Cook. He lived by Lake Como and I believe he worked at Homer Schools. He died July 7, 1975. I would like to know where he is buried and if it is possible to get a picture of his headstone. He was married to the former Ruthe Sprague. She is also buried with him." E-mail: kaczmom@juno.com  Date Posted: 11-07-05   Carol Marie Houpt (Allen) from Gig Harbor WA writes, "I am looking for information about the Allen family. My father's name is Daniel Keith Allen and he is buried in the Willow Glen Cemetary. My grandfather's name is Miles Earl Allen. My aunt's name is Eleanor Pauline Allen. They are also buried in the Willow Glen Cemetary in Dryden, NY. I do have an uncle named Jim Allen of Elmira, NY. (formerly of Sarasota, FL. I have a half brother who lives in Albany, NY. Any help finding living relatives and ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Thank You." E-mail: risenwordsong@yahoo.com Date Posted: 11-03-05   Edward King of Cortland NY writes, "Looking for all relatives." E-mail: edwardpking@yahoo.com Date Posted: 11-03-05    Janrae from W. Lebanon NH writes, "I am looking for the Pollard's that moved into Virgil, Cortland Co., NY in the 1800s from Vermont. The names were James and Mercy (Bartlett) Pollard. They are buried in Cortland County and have descendants from the town of Virgil. I am looking for any of their descendants; for a family Bible, that belonged to James Pollard. If you know any one that holds this bible or a descendant; I would like to hear from them. Thank you. E-mail: janrae@surfglobal.net Date Posted: 11-02-05   Karra LaMachia from Nashua NH writes, "There is a posting from Diane Comtois from Tupper Lake, NY on 5/2/04, looking for information on Dolores Hewitt Bradshaw. Diane did not leave any information on how to get in touch with her? Dolores was my Aunt. If you read this Diane, please get in touch with me via e-mail." E-mail: coolbrunette@hotmail.com Date Posted: 10-26-05    Ruth Conrad from Brighton MI writes, "I am attempting to join the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) under John Albro who died in Edinburg, Saratoga Co., NY. John also had a son, John Albro (1788-1849), that lived in Cortland, NY. I need a connection between John Sr., his son John Jr. and grandson, Clark Albro born in Cortland, NY abt 1814. Here is what I have so far: The family Record tells that Clark Albro was "bound out" at 16 years of age to a man named Montgomery and that he rode a stallion from Cortland Co., NY through the forest to Detroit, Michigan to deliver the stallion to Harry King. The forest at that time was filled with wild animals and Indians. Harry King was so pleased with the accomplishment of young Albro that he wanted to hire him. Harry King got Mr. Montgomery to release Clark Albro for the sum of $100. This sum Clark earned by chopping 200 cords of wood at 50 cents per cord. Apparently, the Courts had broad powers to bind out children. For example: North Carolina and Virginia enacted apprenticeship laws similar to those in England. In 1646 Virginia passed a law giving justices of the peace at their own discretion the right to bind out children of the poor "to avoyd sloath and idleness wherewith such children are easily corrupted, as also for the relief of such parents whose poverty extends not to give them breeding" [Hening, Statutes at Large, XXVII:336]. I have found several Montgomery families and John Albro in the 1830 Cortland, Freetown, census. I need another form of proof or relationship to qualify. Does anyone have any documents such as birth, death, wills, indenture or church records to help prove the connection of the three generations. Thank you in advance for your time and interest." E-mail: researchruth@hotmail.com Date Posted: 10-26-05   Julia Gladding from Keller TX writes, "I am looking for any information relating to the Gladding family prior to their 1954 departure from Cortland. They had a caramel corn shop next to the Cortland Hotel, they had a Cadillac dealership, a boarding house during the depression, had a farm which is now Greek Peak, had a large house with 3 car garage. Benjamin Franklin Gladding (BF) was a cousin who started Gladding Fishing Line along with my grandfather John who died in 1930 or so during the depression. My grandmother was Edith who died in 1953. My father is Edward Northrup Gladding who now lives in Kansas. E-mail: jeweljags@charter.net Date Posted: 10-11-05   Margaret Stevenson from Sparks NV writes, "Do you have a birth cert for Marion Louise Schellinger, born 14 Nov 1882, in Truxton, NY? Her father was Lewis Levi Schellinger and her mother was Letitia Bonapart Nye. Thank you." E-mail: pegys@charter.net Date Posted: 10-06-05   Cliff Vitters from Milbank SD writes, "My gr gr grandmother, Frances Melissa Wheeler of Cary, IL - died 1898...need her mother's maiden name - all I have is a Phoebe born 1804 in Cortland Co., NY - m. a Noyes/ Isaac E. Wheeler b. 1800 in Cortland Co. also. A brick wall for years! I really think it might (maiden name) be Elliot/Elliott, as it seems like generations after the children's first or middle name contained Elliott. Thanks so much. E-mail: vjmking@wat.midco.net Date Posted: 10-03-05   Christine Campbell Stone from Syracuse NY writes, "My grandmother Fanny Martha Hollister Campbell was born in Cortland, NY. The family names are Hollister, Seaman, Simms, Parson and Campbell. I have been trying to track down the family members and get to know some information about them. One connection I am trying to get info. on is that of my great-great grandfather Isaac M. Seaman and Rhode V. Salisbury his wife. I found that they were married in Cortland on Sept. 22, 1841. My great grandmother was May Seaman Hollister who married Herbert Hollister. I would like to know more information relating to them and their lives in Cortland. I have had success with the Hollisters and Campbells but little on the Seamans and Simms. The parents of my great grandmother Elizabeth (Kitty) Simms Campbell Parsons were Elizabeth (Jane) VanHoesen Simms and Thomas Simms. My great-great grandfather Thomas Simms was a second luetenant in the Civil War. Kitty was adopted by the Simms family. I have very conflicting stories about the adoption. Some are that she was either a relative or family friend originating in Middlesex, MA. That she had a mother and brother and that the mother kept the brother. Just trying to find the adoption connection. Would be interesting to find the mother and brothers last name and what and why she was placed for adoption by the Simms. Another connection may have been thru the VanHoesen family. Your assitance will be appreciated. E-mail: ccstone@syr.edu Date Posted: 10-03-05   Kathy Glover from Missoula MT writes, "Hi, I am looking for any and all info I can locate on the parents of Martin Glover born in 1817, Cortland Co New York. Died in 1882 in PA. I think he married a Betsey M Lampman. Please help, been stuck on this now for over 3 years. I think his father's name is Henry but I can't find any info on him as of yet so can't verify it at all. Thanks in advance for any and all help. E-mail: ninjagirl196440@yahoo.com Date Posted: 09-27-05   Russell Mace from Seattle WA writes, "I was born Russell Kevin West in l959 and adopted at age 7 in Syracuse NY, brother born June 58 (I think). Seeking older sister, birthdate unknown." E-mail: nutmegamace@hotmail.com Date Posted: 09-26-05   Rose from Moira NY writes, "Looking for information on my mother's family, Beardsleys, Shutts, Greenwoods, her name was Dorothy, nickname Dovie, she had an Uncle Monroe and Aunt Anna. Her family lived in Cortland, Homer NY, if anyone has any imformation or photes please email" E-mail: morningdove12_99@yahoo.com Date Posted: 09-26-05   Ron Shankland writes, "Hello, I need to find NY Supreme Court Justice William H Shankland_1847-57 concerning my work on the family tree. I want to verify certain facts about being to the Scottish McGregor Clan for the surname of Shankland. He is my many great uncle. Thanks." E-mail: ronald.l.shankland2@prodigy.net Date Posted: 09-20-05   Donna Ilnicki from Lawrenceville PA writes, "I am looking for my grandfather Raymond L Andrews. He was born in PA .One record says 1882 and the 1930 census says 1885. He was married to Verna F Andrews. I am looking for the year he died and what cemetery in cortland is he buried. I found him under the 1930 census in cortland, but listed head of house hold as Verna F, which is his wife. I know he died there and is buied there. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I dont know when exactly he died, but I'm thinking late 40sor very early 50s." E-mail: appleblossom570@yahoo.com Date Posted: 9-20-05   Ken Brown from Krum TX writes, "Looking for info on the Browns of Cortland. Abial Brown and ancestors. Many buried in Blodgett Mills." E-mail: krumtx@aol.com Date Posted: 9-20-05   Cheryl Sawyer from Smithville Flats NY writes, "Searching for birth parents and siblings. I was born 10/08/1957, in Binghamton, NY. Birth mother had 3 children born in the years of 1957, 1959 (boy) and in 1961 (boy). Baby boy born in 1959 was given up for adoption, no records found on the baby boy born in 1961. Birth Mother is Russian/Orthodox. Can someone please help me. All information will be kept confidental. Thank you. E-mail: fruitic@frontiernet.net Date Posted: 9-06-05   Annamarie Dunford from Levittown PA writes, "I'm looking for any information on George W. Peters from the 76th n.y. infantry. 10/1861." E-mail: aheller31@hotmail.com Date Posted: 8-31-05   Corbin Albert J from Zephyrhills FL writes, "I have two grandchildren living in Cortland Co. Dean Russell Corbin and Laura Beth Corbin. I am 77 yrs old with cancer for over 20 years, need to see them once more or hear from them/Need some family. Nana. E-mail: bert53128@msn.com Date Posted: 8-24-05   Susan Stevenson from Lawrenceville GA writes, "Looking for birthmom or siblings. Your son was born 4/22/1959 in Binghamton New York. Reddish hair. He was born Donald LeRoy and his name was changed to Michael. Michael's adoptive mother is very ill and she wishes for him to find his real mom and perhaps any siblings. He now lives in Seattle, Washington. He believes according to what his adoptive mom can remember, perhaps you were unmarried and your last name could have been Beswick or Besquick. Please email me with any information, his adoptive mother is very ill and he is alone." E-mail: susieq75420012001@yahoo.com Date Posted: 8-23-05   Sue Brown Dombrowski from Grand Rapids MI writes, "I am interested in any information on Abiathar, William H, Sylvester, Daniel, Azariah, Sarah, Caroline and Sophia Brown of various Cortland towns including Truxton and Freetown and Green family of Homer and Truxton Green family members Foster and Sarah, Absolom, Caroline, George, Mary, Francis, Emily, Abagail, Alvin, Maude. I have information that I'm willing to share and trade. E-mail: sbrow447@yahoo.com Date Posted: 8-18-05   Annamarie Dunford from Levittown PA writes, "I 'm looking for information on George W. Peters who had inlisted in the 76th infantry . After the civil war he resided in philadelphia and married Matha Dallas. I am interested in finding his family." E-mail: aheller31@hotmail.com Date Posted: 8-15-05   Charlene Galbally from Mesa AZ writes, "I am looking for anyone who might have any information on my brothers, sisters, or mother. I was born in Cortland Memorial Hospital, May 10,1947, my biological name was Irene Lucille Smith, I have several brothers and sisters with me being the youngest at the time of my adoption. My understanding is that my father had passed away shortly after I was born and due to financial problems I was put up for adoption. I am now a widow and would like very much to know about my biological family if anyone has any information. Thank you." E-mail: Beincharrie@wmconnect.com Date Posted: 8-12-05   Robert Sherwood from E. Falmouth MA writes, "Subject is Adiah Sherwood, who with brothers, Andrew, Justus, & Jonathan emigrated to New Brunswick in 1783. They were Loyalists from Cortland Manor, NY. Adiah returned to United States after 1786. Their father Joseph and the rest of family remained. I find Joseph's Will in Marlborough County, Ulster County, NY in 1807 in which he mentions all 4 sons. I have two questions: 1) What happened to Adiah after he left New Brunswick? 2) Did he have a son Adaiah, born 1768?" E-mail: rsherwood@intercape.com Date Posted: 8-11-05   K. Drake from Cortland NY writes, "I am looking for information re: A Jennie Baldwin. Born 1857. Died 1904, buried in Lower Cincinnatus N.Y She married a Charles Gee in 1872, he was from German N.Y. I believe they are my g.g.grandparents. I have inf. on him, but have no idea what Baldwin line she came from. I believe they married in Port Crane N.Y but later moved back to Cincinnatus N.Y. Would appreciate any information. E-mail: drakekay@hotmail.com Date Posted: 8-09-05   Roger Sullivan from Hernando MS writes, "I am researching Arthur B Bentley. Could be a name or company." E-mail: rsulli1141@yahoo.com Date Posted: 8-09-05   Anthony M. Slocum from Union ME writes, "Looking for info on Joseph and Lillian Slocum." E-mail: tslocum56@yahoo.com Date Posted: 8-02-05   A. Hyde Rogers from Saratoga Springs NY writes, "Any information on Andrew Jackson Cooper, Sarah Palmer (Cooper)--his wife---, Mark De Elton Hyde, Chauncey De Elton Hyde (76th out of Cortland, NY). Earl Scott Hyde (father of Mark De Elton Hyde), Maude L. Cooper (wife of E. Scott Hyde and daughter of Andrew Jackson Cooper and Sarah Palmer Hyde), and Sarah Adams, wife of Chauncey De Elton Hyde---he was born in 1845, died in Cortland in 1904. E-mail: markhydesdaughter@yahoo.com Date Posted: 8-02-05    John J. Gorman Jr. from Oak Ridge NJ writes, "Looking for info on my grandfather Antonio Manuzza. He lived in the city of Cortland, NY around the early 1900's I believe he died in 1907. My mother is listed as Angie Manuzi on her birth certificate. She was born Mar. 1, 1909." E-mail: gormanjs@optonline.net Date Posted: 8-01-05   Julia Heider from Marco Island FL writes, "I am searching for the parents of Earl Levi Blanchard born Dec 17 1881. Lived in Earlville NY 1910 to 1930. Died there some time in the early 30's. He married Dora Lloyd of Smyrna NY 1910. I think he is maybe the son of Levi DeForest Blanchard born 1856 Truxton Cortland Co. I would like this information for his grand daughter. Thank you for this opportunity." E-mail: jheider@comcast.net Date Posted: 8-01-05   Susan Stevenson from Lawrenceville GA writes, "Barbara Jean and Raymond Shaver found. We are still searching for Terry Lee Shaver and possibly other siblings born in and around Binghamton, Johnson City area. Terry we believe was born in 1955 and placed in fostercare. We do not at this time have any reason to believe he was adopted according to information we received. If you know Terry Lee Shaver or his whereabouts, please contact me. Thank you! " E-mail: susieq75420012001@yahoo.com Date Posted: 7-29-05   Gene from Atlanta GA writes, "Searching for information about David or Eli Perry (b. NY) who married Eunice Young (b. ca 1812 NY) maybe in Cortland Co. Had at least 2 children born in Cortland Co.: William (b. Cincinnatus 1839) and Mary Jane (b. 1842; not sure of the location in Cortland Co.). I have not been able to locate this family in the 1840 or 1850 census in Cortland Co. or otherwise, and the two children are in separate and unrelated households in the 1860 census in Niagara Co., NY (don't know where the parents are). Eunice shows up widowed in the 1880 census living with William, but I can't find her at any other time, and I can't find David/Eli at all! I know there are 2 David Perry's in Solon in the 1850 census, but neither one fits the description. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!" E-mail: allaboutgenealogy@yahoo.com Date Posted: 7-25-05   Janice Barrus-Gee from Fredonia NY writes, "Looking for any information on the Raymond Gee/Laura Jordan Families. Heard they once lived in the Cortland area but cannot find any information about the family nor ancestors to Raymond Gee." E-mail: janbarsgee@aol.com Date Posted: 7-25-05   Susan Stevenson from Lawrenceville GA writes, "Looking for birthmother and any siblings, born with the last name of Shaver. Born in Binghamton in 1960, one brother before that date and we believe one brother after that date. Mother had red hair and freckles. Lived on 173 1/2 Chapin and 32 Munsell in Binghamton. Anyone that might know this birthmother please contact me." E-mail: susieq75420012001@yahoo.com Date Posted: 7-18-05   Janet McFadden from Columbia SC writes, "I am looking for David Haight's death certificate. He died between the fall of 1857 and the winter of 1859." E-mail: mcfadden7498@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 7-07-05    Helen Brown from Las Vegas NV writes, "Trying to find information on the children of Edna Rolfe Ayers born and died in Cortland. Children were son Lawrence, girls Jeanette Rood, Murial Rood; Evelyn Long; Norma Tanner; and Martha Vossler. The majority stayed in Cortland." E-mail: Marennad@aol.com Date Posted: 7-07-05    Ardella Felper from Cresco IA writes, "I'm looking for information about my mother's family. There was Thomas B. Stanbro who had a son who was Thomas P. Stanbro. The years would be from 1804 to 18l7. Thanks... alf E-mail: alf1@mchsi.com Date Posted: 6-30-05   Jodi Holbrook Vandewalle from Ashton IA writes, "My GGG Grandfather Joshua Holbrook (born-1811) and his wife (Sara Smith) resided in Virgil with their family - my GG-Grandfather Lewis William Holbrook was born there Sept. 3, 1842. I know they left in the 1850's to go to WI. Does anyone have any info on the Holbrook name in this area from those times? Large family and they all left to go to WI at the same time. Any help with my Holbrook name would be most appreciated." E-mail: vandewalle@frontiernet.net Date Posted: 6-27-05   Beverly Muncy Bouthillier from Honolulu HI writes, "I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if my Upstate Central New York (Truxton) Albro ancestors trace back to the John Albro (b. ~1617 in England) who came to America in 1634? My great-grandmother was Edna Laverna Albro who married William L. Muncy. This is the line of my Albro tree so far: James Albro (b. Mar. 18, 1777; d. Sept. 20, 1863) m. #2 Sept. 29, 1825 Truxton NY Lydia Cory & #1 Sabra Morse sometime between 1797 & 1825. Samuel Albro (b. Aug. 19, 1805 Fabius NY d. ?) m. Aug. 1820 Abigale Guest (b. 1806 NJ; d. Dec. 24, 1889). [I believe his parents were Samuel Albro and Sarah Conves.] George William Albro (b. 1837 Chautauqua County, NY; d. Mar. 13, 1904); m. July 10, 1857 Margaret Alma Tuttle (b. 1839 Cuyler NY; d. Jan. 8, 1893 Taylor NY). Edna Laverna Albro (b. Nov. 16, 1860 Upstate NY; d. Oct. 16, 1935 DeRuyter/Cuyler, NY, Atwater Cemetery); m. Feb. 6, 1881 William L. Muncy (b. Sept. 11, 1856 Cuyler NY; d. Mar. 11, 1932 Homer NY, Atwater Cemetery). Thank you for any input. E-mail: jebohi@lava.net Date Posted: 06-23-05   Charles Steckler from Schenectady NY writes, "I am looking for Robert Charles Wynn from Smyrna, New York." E-mail: stecklec@union.edu Date Posted: 06-23-05   Linda Curtis from New Haven Ct writes, "My ggggrandfather, Frederick Curtiss or Curtis from Canterbuy CT, died in Homer NY in 1830. 45 years later my great grandfather, Robert Buchanan Curtis, was sent to upstate NY when his mother died. No one has any idea what Curtis family existed in Homer NY during the 1800's. Does anyone have a Curtis family in Homer NY?" E-mail: Llcz210@snet.net Date Posted: 06-10-05   Marion Thompson from Oklahoma City OK writes, "I am looking for any information on my great great grandfather, Frederick N. Sloat born 1847 or his wife Mary E. Squies, also his father John C. Sloat born 1817." E-mail: myancestry@juno.com Date Posted: 06-10-05   Mark Nobles from Sierra Vista AZ writes, "I am looking for any information on my great, great grandfather, Asell Nobles, born roughly 1825. His son, Albert Milton Nobles, lived in Homer, NY, and was an enigineer for the DL&W railroad. Albert was buried in Homer, but I cannot locate any info on Asell. Can anyone shed light on this for me? Thanks." E-mail: propjockey34@yahoo.com Date Posted: 05-31-05    Anne Johnson from Potsdam NY writes, "Anybody searching for Maudia Romaine Miller b. Cortland?" E-mail: annehj2@yahoo.com Date Posted: 05-31-05    Eric Glezen King from Tallahassee FL writes, "Looking for ancestors of Eugene Adelbert King who had a wagon shop on Port Watson St. Cortland in 1989. His son, John D. King, was an electrician in Cincinnatus from 1920- 1965." E-mail: ericking@comcast.net Date Posted: 05-31-05   Mike Selander from White Bear Lake MN writes, "Could you please give me any information on my great great granparents; Jeremiah Curtis b. 1808 Virgil, Cortland NY d. 1880 (WI); his wife Clarisa b. 1809 d. 1870 (WI), married before 1832; their son Willaim R. Curtis b. 1832 d. after 1884 (MN); his wife (marriage ceertificate date) Melvina White b. 27 jul 1853 (IN). And if you could, any other information of the Curtis family living and deceased. This is my first time requesting any information into these matters. Any advice will be graciously accepted. E-mail: mselan28@yahoo.com Date Posted: 05-25-05   Sally Pierson from San Diego CA writes, "Pierce: Judah and Zebulon lived in Skaneateles New York & moved to Truxton in 1806. Col Judah Pierce was married to Fanny Smith, and their son was John Lysender Pierce (born 1824) who married Maryette Hakes on 15 May, 1848. John & Maryette Pierce moved to Tampico, Whiteside Co, Illinois. Would love to know more about these families!! E-mail: sallyjboley@hotmail.com Date Posted: 05-24-05   Cathy Lamont from Antioch TN writes, "Is there a "Yapple" or "Covey" family cemetery in the Cortland, NY area? Thanks so much!" E-mail: cdlamont@tds.net Date Posted: 05-16-05   Linda J. Weaver from Central SC writes, "I'm looking for my cousin. Mary Jane MacCalester and her sister Nancy. She married Dick ???. Their mother was Evland. She taught gym. E-mail: bluebirdlady8@hotmail.com Date Posted: 05-11-05   Michael Phelps from Dryden NY writes, "Benjamin Harrison Phelps, Violet Rose Gray Phelps, Donald Harrison Phelps, Natalie Winnifred Ruggles Phelps. Any information would be appreciated. Mike" E-mail: brakehill@aol.com Date Posted: 05-09-05   Cathy Lamont from Antioch TN writes, "I would like to know the cemetery my father was buried at in Cortland, NY. He died on April 19 in Monticello, Fla. and ashes taken to Cortland for a memorial sometime first/second week of May. His name is John Zahorian, Jr. and was 77 years old at time of death. His birth date was May 3, 1923. His father was John Anthony Zahorian and he was from Buffalo, NY. Thanks greatly!" E-mail: cdlamont@tds.net Date Posted: 05-09-05   Kathy Marsh from Sterling VA writes, "Looking for information on John Welch family who moved to Solon from Wyoming in 1799. Children included Peter, Benjamin, John, Hiram, Nelson, Joseph, Samuel, Cornelius, Polly, Sally, Catherine and Clarissa." E-mail: kmarsh0000@aol.com Date Posted: 05-02-05   Wendy Whicher from New Britain CT writes, "Looking for Whitney family, mid-19th Century. Especially A'Bertus Whitney and Adaline Whitney who married David O'Farrell of Spafford in Onondaga County." E-mail: swwhicher@hotmail.com Date Posted: 05-02-05   Lori Carter from Whitney Point NY writes, "I'm looking for info on my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, Julius Haskin, wife was Betsey and they are buried in the Haskin Cemetery in Truxton. Thanks!" E-mail: lollie@citlink.net Date Posted: 04-28-05   Mary Gutchess from Baton Rouge LA writes, "John Prosonic from Syracuse area." E-mail: mary_gutchess@yahoo.com Date Posted: 04-28-05   Glendalee Hartman from Marathon NY writes, "I would like to find out information about my great-grandfather John Carrigan, who lived in Marathon in the late 1800's." E-mail: harry@galleryofmachines.com Date Posted: 04-26-05   Karen Almester from Northwood OH writes, "Looking for Joseph Osborn born NY before 1790. Once married to Hannah Wiltsee. Joseph had a son Nathaniel Payne Osborn living in Elkhart County IN in 1870. Nathaniel was born in NY 9/28/1816. Can you help me find his father and mother? E-mail: KAlmester@woh.rr.com Date Posted: 04-12-05   Donna Burelison Statler from Lewiston ID writes, "Seeking information on Charles Burelison who married Sarah Ann Hatfield in 1842. All I have is a fact that he was born in NY and that they ended up in IN and one son for sure, William Madison Burelison. There are numerous spellings around such as Burlison, Berlison, etc. I belive we are all connected. Please sign the guestbook at www.burelison.com if you know anything at all or e-mail as any lead will certainly assist!! Thanks. E-mail: donna@burelison.com Date Posted: 04-11-05   Frederick S. Baldwin from Mendham NJ writes, "I am looking for any info on Silas Baldwin, born c. 1819, in 1850 census in Cortland, sheriff in Preble, married Nancy Manchester, also on his son Stephen L. Baldwin, born c. 1846, married Amy Cantlay, no issue, and Harriet Johnson, son Fred S. Baldwin born 1880 died 1959 in Syracuse. E-mail: balfre@aol.com Date Posted: 04-05-05   Marilyn Brown from Lethbridge Alberta writes, "Searching descendents of William Moore, immigrated to Cortland about 1862 from Cumbria, England. He had six children." E-mail: gwbrown@telusplanet.net Date Posted: 03-31-05   Kathryn Nichols from New Cumberland PA writes, "Phillips, Clarinda. I am trying to find parents or siblings of Clarinda. She was born 19 Dec 1821 in Cortland and married Erastus Nichols in Lincklaen, NY on 17 May 1845. Thank you." E-mail: kathdnich@aol.com Date Posted: 03-29-05     Mark S. Peebles from Amherst NY writes, "I am looking for the genealogical society that holds records my cousin Leslie Peebles donated to. Can you be of help please?" E-mail: mpeebles@localnet.com Date Posted: 03-29-05    Kathy Farley from Westmoreland TN writes, "I am looking for information on a Miss Mary Hendrick who taught at the State Normal and Training School in Cortland back in the late 1800's. I have a scrapbook that I have obtained that was Ms. Hendrick's." E-mail: farley3@nctc.com Date Posted: 03-29-05 Erika Bressette from Croydon NH writes, "Looking for record of great-grandparents or perhaps birth record of grandfather John Ralph or Ralph John Bressette." E-mail: erimae@animail.net Date Posted: 03-25-05   Pamela Rehbein-Daniels from Raleigh NC writes, "Still searching Jeffreys and Jackson family members. Also burial sites. Eliza Jane and William Jeffreys, showed up on the 1930 census in Homer. Brick wall from there. Most of their siblings ended up in Cortland, Homer and Marathon. Anything would greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance." E-mail: pgdwcd@yahoo.com Date Posted: 03-16-05    Judy Wright from Union City TN writes, "Watson Family." E-mail: crip12@bellsouth.net Date Posted: 03-16-05   Margaret Kavanagh-Fortune from Bristol UK writes, "I am looking for relatives of my grandad Jimmy Conway from Arklow Co. Wicklow. His uncle Michael McDonald emigrated to New York around 1920-30's. There was a lot of correspondence from Michael's family over the years until the 1970-80's. Michael may have had 2 sons and a girl. Also his wife may have been a piano teacher. If anyone knows any info I would really appreciate a reply. E-mail: magsfortune@blueyonder.co.uk Date Posted: 03-11-05   Doris Prentice from Canastota NY writes "Am looking for info of the Willis family in Cortland County... My dad Claude Willis, his father Orlando, mother Mary Bouck. I think Orlando's father was John, but not sure... any of you related Willis' out there, please help with history. Thanks." E-mail: dprentice@timbar.com Date Posted: 03-07-05   Darthy Howell from Cortland NY writes, "Looking for any info on Lucious or Judson Clark(e) who moved to Cortland/Homer area from Fabius NY." E-mail: darthy10@yahoo.com Date Posted: 03-04-05   James MacPherson from Perry MI writes, "I am interested in tracing the family of Nathaniel Jones and Asenath Baldwin, particularly of his son, Nelson and his wife, whose name I believe was Katherine Margaret Sweet. I really would like to be able to identify the parents of Katherine Margaret Sweet etc. I know that the Jones family moved to Cortland Co. NY from Windham County VT between 1800 and 1820. I am interested in learning who the children married etc and who their ancestors were, what they did, who their children were, if they moved, where they went etc. In short anything at all about the family members. Thank you." E-mail: MacPherson@Michigan.gov Date Posted: 02-28-05   Vincent John DeMario from Clarksburg WV writes, "I am looking for my family originally from the Bronx. I was born October 1st, 1942. I had one sister Nancy, brothers Anthony, Raymond, John. I was given up to a boys school when I was 8 yrs old, I have'nt seen my family since. Could anyone help me? Anyone with the last name Demario could help me. Thank you, Vinnie" E-mail: jmick@labs.net Date Posted: 02-23-05   Niccole Blodgett from Forest Dale VT writesw, "Looking for information on my father and family history. My father Blaney Calvi Blodgett, grandmother Mary Calvi Blodgett, grandfather Joseph Calvi Blodgett. I have little information. They lived in Elizabethtown, NY. Also Ticonderoga NY. Grandparents moved to Middlebury VT somewhere in the early1902-1910, they started an Ice Cream Shop named Calvi's." E-mail: 1979Firebird@adelphia.net Date Posted: 02-22-05   Lori Warren-Covington from Syracuse NY writes, "I am looking for information on Cornelia Nichols who married Thomas Warren." E-mail: lcoving2@twcny.rr.com Date Posted: 02-21-05   Robert Kountz from Concord NH writes, "Looking for information on Otis Moore of Cortland, New York (deceased)." E-mail: Robert.Kountz@verizon.net Date Posted: 02-21-05   Chuck Smith from Cortland NY writes, "I am doing some family research on the Hamilton family from Harford NY. Does anyone have any history on the Hamilton family. I know some of the names. Charles Hamilton, his father James Hamilton. And James Hamilton's father Alexander Hamilton. At one time they lived in Richford NY. Thanks." E-mail: MisteryMan29@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-16-05   Karen Duffy McPherson from Reynoldsburg OH writes, "Looking for Duffy's...Alexander M., Augustine (Nottingham), Adelaide S., and Louise W. Living in Cortland 1880 - 1930's. Adelaide was a teacher in the "normal" school. Are there records for it? What cemeteries are in town? Girls married names were Tracey and Alumbuth/Alumbaugh?" E-mail: karenmc@wowway.com Date Posted: 02-10-05   Kathryn Nichols from New Cumberland PS writes, "Trying to find information on parents or siblings of Clarinda Phillips born 19 Dec 1821 in Cortland. She married Erastus Nichols 17 May 1845 in Lincklaen. He died in 1880 and she died in 1905." E-mail: kathdnich@aol.com Date Posted: 02-09-05   William F. McLaughlin from Northville MI writes, "I am looking for information on the birth of my Grandfather, William A. Couch, who was born in Homer, New York in probably 1870." E-mail: wfmmmg@aol.com Date Posted: 02-09-05   Robyn Underwood from Fort Washington MD writes, "My husband was born in Blodgett Mills 23rd November 1948. He was left on the doorstep of a farmhouse and later adopted by Robert and Leah Underwood who later moved to Homer where they fostered many children. Any information would be gratefully accepted as I have no leads whatsoever and need some point to start at. Thanks." E-mail: rbinaus@yahoo.com Date Posted: 02-09-05   Stephen Beard from Colorado Springs writes, "I'm looking for any information on the Henry J. Beard and Vernon Vunk family. Resided in Cortland, Ithaca, Virgil communities and vicinities. Thank you." E-mail: steven.beard@amedd.army.mil Date Posted: 02-07-05   Rose Clark from Cortland NY writes, "Posting for a friend named Ramon Gleason Jaquin, mother's name was Barbara Jaquin. Father's name was Lenard Morris. Grandmother name Majorie Jaquin. Grandfathers name was Howard Jaquin mother side. Father side grandmother was Pearl Morris, grandfather was Alfred Morris. He was born Nov.25,1952 at Cortland County Hospital. They lived at 36 Hubbard Street in Cortland, then they moved to 38 Hubbard Street. Then his sister was born either June 25 or May 25,1954. Ramon was adopted some time in 1956. His baby book said first Christmas with us. They also adopted his sister. They were adopted by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Randall. Ramon's name was changed to Raymon Randall and his sister to Linda Randall. Looking for his real mother for health reasons. Thank you." E-mail: grandma112241@hotmail.com Date Posted: 01-26-05   C. Thawbolton from Lancaster PA writes, "I am looking for any information on the Downing family of Cortland, NY. My great grandfather was Lester Downing (b. 1899); he had a twin brother Leslie. Lester married my great grandmother - Grace Landphier. They had four children one which was Olivia Downing (my grandmother). Olivia married Harry Hamilton, and had three children, Harry, Jr. Mary & John. Harry is my father. Thanks. E-mail: chtb77@aol.com Date Posted: 01-24-05   Jeremy Burns from Cortland NY writes, "I would like information on the Rorapaugh family of Cortland, NY. Specifically on Claude Jacob Rorapaugh, and his father Leland Wilson Rorapaugh." E-mail: bjer7795@aol.com Date Posted: 01-20-05   Gaylin Carpenter from Lander WY writes, "I am looking for information on the Steers & Corl families in Cortland Co. NY and Albany Co. or Schenectady Co. NY. Also I have a marriage of the two families at Genoa, NY about 1840. E-mail: gcarpenter@onewest.net Date Posted: 01-17-05   Pam Weil from DeForest WI writes, "Looking for information on the family of Dwight Steers/Stears born in 1852 or 1853 in Cortland Co., New York. Last located in Lenawee Co., Michigan in 1870 census living with a Joseph Home/Horne. Thank you. E-mail: pweil@chorus.net Date Posted: 01-17-05   Curtis S. Smith from Cortland NY writes, "Smith, Shippey, Harrington, Dunham, Hanson, Finch, Weishaupt. Any of the above names I am interested in. Smith and Shippey (Shippy) are from Solon, Freetown and McGraw area." E-mail: napaman048@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-13-05   Linda King from Binghamton NY writes, "Looking for anyone that may know of a Kim Alan. Kim would be in her late fifties. Thank-you." E-mail: richard_king@earthlink.net Date Posted: 01-11-05   Mary Fox from Smyrna NY writes, "I'm looking for any information on my great grandfather George W. Sutton. He born in Cuyler NY. He was very famous for his music especially playing the bones." E-mail: mry_fox@yahoo.com Date Posted: 01-10-05   Wilhelmina Bennett from LaFayette NY writes, "I am looking for information on my husband's grandparents. John C. Bennett 1885-1958 and his wife Hazel Bennett (Graver) 1885-1965. I know they are buried in Homer Cemetary so I am assuming they lived in Homer. I would appreciate any information or where I can get information on them. Thank you." E-mail: wbennett@lafcs.cnyric.org Date Posted: 01-06-05   Rose Clark from Homer NY writes, "Would like information on the John Case family. They have lived in Cortland County, Tompkins County, and Cayuga County. Trying to do family tree, not getting too far. Please help." E-mail: grandma112241@hotmail.com Date Posted: 01-06-05   James Best from Jonesboro AR writes, "Hello from Arkansas! Researching family tree in Hopkins family. Please e-mail!" E-mail: drjbest@peoplepc.com Date Posted: 12-30-04    Mark Falso from East Syracuse NY writes, "I am trying to connect with all of the Falso relatives in Cortland, NY area. Pretty much I know the Falso members in Syracuse but not Cortland. My grandfather, Armando Falso told me before his death we are related. FTM failed to bring up. Please, any Falso members in Cortland area can contact me thru email. My linage is this: My father is Phillip A. Falso, grandfather was Armando Falso of Fayetteville, NY; Armando's father was Frank Falso and Frank's father was Pasquale Falso. Any connection? Please contact! I appreciate it! When reply, put subject, "Falso family tree" so I don't delete your mail by mistake!" E-mail: falsocreativity@aol.com Date Posted: 12-30-04    Ted Rowe from Maggie Valley NC writes, "I am looking for any information about the Mathew Rowe family that lived in Homer from about 1827 thru the 1880's. Mathew Married Elizabeth Gutchess. One of their sons - Syrenus - married Eliza Avery in Homer Christmas Day, 1850. They had nine children, one of whom - Frederick - was my G-grandfather. Especially interested in where Mathew came from, and any info on Frederick. Thank you for your help." E-mail: tedrowe@charter.net Date Posted: 12-24-04   Robert Anderson from Temecula CA writes, "Cornwell (Cornel) W. Kelsey had a son Rufus M. Kelsey in Cortland County (1855 census New Haven, Oswego Co., N.Y.) (3 daughters Lucina, Sarah & Emily and 2 sons Rufus Mark & Reuben W. in Cortland Co.). It shows them living in Oswego for 15 years (1855 census) and the first child born in Cortland Co. about 1826 the last child born in Cortland Co. in about 1840. So that puts Cornwall Kelsey in Cortland Co. for at least 14 years. He was born about 1802 in Oneida Co. (1850 & 1855 census Oswego). His wife Lovina (I think Vor Heese) in Madison Co. about 1806. I have no information on Cornwell or Cornel Kelsey's birth or marriage. I do have his death in New Haven, Oswego Co., N.Y. June 21, 1859. I am looking for anything!" E-mail: RbrtAnderson@aol.com Date Posted: 12-24-04    Marilyn Carson Bess from Knoxville PA writes, "I am looking for info on Samuel Carson who came in 1802 to Cortland County and John and James Glenny who were in the area that later became Cortland County in the 1800 census. I am also looking for info on William Glenny and James Carson who receive Bounty land. Thank you." E-mail: bess@penn.com Date Posted: 12-24-04   Kimberly Rose from Cincinnatus NY writes, "I am looking for a woman know she has a wonderful mother looking for her, she was born to a lady named Virginia Maricle around November 23, 1964 if anything you can call me at 315-852-9632 or e-mail me. Thank you!!! It would be greatful if someone could get back to me." E-mail: short_angel32_957@hotmail.com Date Posted: 12-24-04   Diane Randall from Allentown PA writes, "I am the daughter-in-law of Harry Randall (Cortland) and Janice Carol Marble (her maiden). She is from Homer. I am looking for archived information from the local Cortland newspaper regarding Judy Marble, Janice's younger sister who died at the age of 12. She was one of the first "blue babies" to be operated on at John Hopkins in Baltimore. She was operated on around 1948. Thank you." E-mail: randallj@sysmex.com Date Posted: 11-29-04   Steve Hackley from Endicott NY writes, "My great grandfather was George Hollenbeck (1871-1954). He was the son of Howard Hollenbeck and Angeline Wilcox. I am trying to develop more information about Howard and Angeline. I am also trying to determine the wife of George Hollenbeck. George and his wife had three sons (my grandfather - Samuel) Arthur and Bruce. Any information is welcomed. Thank you." E-mail: cpthack@highstream.net Date Posted: 11-19-04   Dee Freeman from Oregon writes, "I'm looking for info on Samuel Freeman b 1818 in Truxton, NY and his wife Laura born around the same time. If anyone has a list of the names of cemeteries in the Cortland area, that would be great!" E-mail: dekobagene@yahoo.com Date Posted: 11-15-04   Carol Austin from Cortland NY writes, "any info on the Austins." E-mail: jcgar@l