Genealogy in Cortland NY Area
It's easy to make a genealogy request about a Cortland NY relative. E-mail sue@cortlandny.com and include your name and location, along with your request. Use GENEALOGY for the subject heading. 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.
Leah Adams writes, "I'm trying to find out information about the Children's Home that was located on Port Watson Street in Cortland, during the 1920's and 30's maybe even later. My mother and her siblings were put there sometime during those years. She never talked about it much and her two younger sisters were adopted out of there. They would now be in their 80's but they must have families that I would like to find."
E-mail: ladams2@twcny.rr.com
Date Posted: 07-27-2010
Murray Lang writes, "I was wondering if you had any info on Thomas Ellsworth and Rosanna Suggett or any of their children. Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give me."
E-mail: chickadee.9@live.com
Date Posted: 07-22-2010
Dave Sutton of Ottawa Canada writes, "I am looking for any info on a William Eli Minard. He was a photographer in Marathon NY. He had 3 wives, Elizabeth Elsie, Alice Collier and Eva Pearl Wicket. Eva and Alice along with William are buried in the Marathon Cemetery. Also buried there is a Georgie Minard. I have no idea what his relationship to William is. I have their death dates. Alice in 1939, Eva in 1894, Georgie in 1935 and William in 1915. Any other info would help solve this puzzle either by proving I have the right William or not."
E-mail: sutton3770@sympatico.ca
Date Posted: 07-18-10
Carrol Mick writes, "Hello. I am looking for relatives of Mary Ruth Gilligan b. 1931 Ark d. 2006 Cortland, NY. She was married to Gaylord Benjamin Martin and they had two children I believe Brenda and Larry. Mary Ruth Gilligan is my mother's first cousin. Mary Ruth and my mother have the same grandmother and father on their mothers' side. I am looking for all relatives to make a connection. I have been doing genealogy for over 20 years now and I don't know my mother's side very well. She is still living and I am not sure if the Cortland relatives know or know how to contact her."
E-mail: carrolmick@gmail.com
Date Posted: 07-14-2010
Shirley Doherty writes, "BrownWill of Abijah Downing (1852) of Pittstown lists Jeremiah and Peter Brown, minors children of Sally Downing Brown and Chauncey Brown living Scott, Cortland Co. Seeking any and all information regarding Sally and Chauncey. Other children John L, Washington, Sherman. Thanks."
E-mail: our31modela@att.net
Date Posted: 06-23-2010
Yvonne Burleigh writes, "I was wondering if anyone knows about a man named Tom, he lived on Starr Rd. in Cortland, he was kicked in the face by a horse and died from his injuries, this was about 68 years ago. Any information would be helpful, thank you."
E-mail: vondjs@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 06-21-10
Doris Bennett from Mart, TX writes, "Looking for reliable researcher in the Cortland area. I have hired 2 and gotten little so far. I am looking for the Bennett family that were longtime Cortland area residents that had a son Loniel (b. 1792 in the area and m. 1816 in Homer to Sarah Norton). Loniel also was reported to have served in the Army of NY in the War of 1812. Without an 1810 census, I am having difficulties tracing Loniel's parentage. Loniel was listed as Lonial Bannet on the 1820 census and left for OH shortly thereafter."
E-mail: bennett-doris@sbcglobal.net
Date Posted: 06-01-10
Gary D Evans from Springfield MO writes, "Have spent years trying to determine parents of Franklin Evans (ca 1815) who lived, until mid 1850s, Richford, Tioga. He married Phila Robinson who died 1848. He remarried 1849, Mary Dennis and moved to Lapeer Co, MI.
Candidate # 1: Benjamin Stacy Evans/Sybil (poss Burnham) who came to Freetown from CT. sons Elisha Evans, (Emily Hubert), Oliver Evans, Mordecai Evans (Elmina, Caroline), Benjamin jr (Lucina). Daughters Eleanor (Lewis Bennett), Humility (Horace Barto) and Elizabeth (Nathaniel Hagadorn)
Candidate # 2: Leonard Evans/Annie DeMaranville from New Bedford, MA, later Berkshire MA and Royaltown, Niagara,NY.
Franklin had a brother or cousin, Bailey Evans married to Charlotte Crandall lived Tompkins Co, Bailey, Charlotte and Phila Robinson Evans are buried in same plot Caroline Grove Cemetery, Caroline, Tompkins, NY.
Franklin farmed on eastside of West Branch Owego Creek, across county line from Caroline, Tompkins and near Robinson Hollow, Richford, Tioga.
Franklin had sons, Chauncey Acel Evans (Emily Robinson), Asher Evans, Irving William Evans (Ellen Japhet), John J Evans (Josephine Cady and Sophronia Japhet). Daughters Adaline, Mary and Jennie Betsy Evans (Seth Horace Parker). Other names that pop up are Earsley, DeMaranville, Rawley, among others.
Thanx for your help. Vote early and often."
E-mail: geco@mchsi.com
Date Posted: 06-01-10
Jane Goyette writes, "Looking for names of parents of Oscar Fred Foster and Orson Frank Foster (twins) born Oct 30, 1880, possibly in Cortland County NY as they were living in Lapeer / Marathon, NY in 1900 census."
E-mail: janegoy57@gmail.com
Date Posted: 05-21-10
Bonnie Fantacone writes, "I'm looking for anyone that knows or has info about Julia Beckwith... late 50's early 60's, she lived in Cortland, NY and went to Cortland High. Any info that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you."
E-mail: sunflower730@live.com
Date Posted: 05-10-10
Bonnie Fantacone writes, "Looking for Secaur relatives that were quite possibly buried in Bear Swamp. Thank you."
E-mail: sunflower730@live.com
Date Posted: 05-10-10
Jim Roberts writes, "I’m looking for my great- great grandfather, James Steele, Jr. I don’t have his date of birth, but he was 24 years old when he was mustered into Company F of the 185th New York Volunteer Infantry in Cortland on 25 September 1864. Also I’m interested in finding out if he had a brother or cousin named George W. Steele who was 18 years old when he was mustered into the 76th New York Volunteer Infantry in Cortland 1 October 1861. I don’t know if he was related to my great-great grandfather, but it seems to me that two young men from the village of Cortland with the same surname were likely related."
E-mail: jroberts1@bettisins.com
Date Posted: 05-07-10
Margaret Connolly writes, "We are searching for info on Elva Belle Crandall, born 1903. She grew up in Tully, NY and it appears from old postcards that she had a brother Floyd L. Crandall. She may have had an aunt Helen M. Sheldon. Elva Belle Crandall later married James F. Kennedy. I'm not sure where or when he was born."
E-mail: mconnolly30@comcast.net
Date Posted: 04-29-10
Susan Schmidt from Elberta Michigan writes, "I am trying to find information on William Moore and his wife Lucy.
They moved from Cortland Co to Ionia Michigan. I would appreciate any help that you could give."
E-mail: sschmidt@mhc.net
Date Posted: 04-28-10
Ron Brooks from Feasterville, Pennsylvania writes, "I am looking for information for an ancestor of mine, Cortland Brooks. I believe his birth date to be March 13, 1814. The only information I have been able to find on him prior to 1840, is that he was "an orphan from Orange County, New York". He is mentioned on this web site.
I know this to be my ancestor, as my entire family is from the Varden, PA area, and I have heard Cortland's name mentioned many times as a youth. Whether the "orphan" information is acurate or not, I am unsure and have exhausted all resources in finding the source of this information, but his name IS Cortland, so I have centered my search around Cortland County. However, no information exists in available, online records.
As a stretch, I have also searched all available records for citizens of New York with the same name of Cortland's son's (he had 5) and have only been able to come up with 1 name that may fit the search criteria. In viewing the 1820 United States census records, I have found a Samuel Brooks listed, 16-26 years of age (born between 1794 and 1804) involved in agriculture from Solon, NY, with a wife (I assume) in the same age range, and a son (again an assumption) under the age of 10. Searching the census records of 1810 and 1830, no record exists of Samuel. I believe he may not have been old enough to be named as a "Head of a Family" in 1810, and from the information on the afformentioned web site, may have died between (with his wife?) between 1820 and 1830. Any additional information you can provide on Samuel Brooks from Salon in 1820 would be GREATLY appreciated!"
E-mail: ron.brooks.jr@comcast.net
Date Posted: 04-28-10
Margie Carle writes, "I'm looking for information on my great-grandmother Sabine Harvey. She ran a boardinghouse along with her daughter Sabine Burns on Pendelton St, Cortland NY during the 1930's. Thank you for all your help!"
E-mail: margie.carle@verizon.net
Date Posted: 04-22-2010
Cory Fulmer writes, "I am interested in learning any information available for Martin Thomas Mott b. 2/12/1834 in Cortland County. His parents are Henry Mott b. 10/6/1809 and Sally Overton b. 5/1/1811. I know that Martin was born in Cortland County but do not have a city listed. I would love to get hold of a copy of his birth record as I am compiling our family history."
E-mail: corya75@columbus.rr.com
Date Posted: 04-01-10
Barbara Turner writes, "I am lookimg for an adoptee from Cortland named Maik Smith, who was in Toronto in 1970. He was born in Feb. 1946 and was a talented artist and an astrologer. In 1972, he was working at a mill in Wausau WI and I
know he returned to Cortland by 1973. I believe he still had family there at that time."
Email: bl_turner@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 02-08-10
Patty Finn writes, "I am trying to find grave marker information for Edward Finn. He died in Cortland ca. 1861. Do you know how I could find this information?"
E-mail: pattyfinn1@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 12-19-09
Bethany Daningburg from Richfield, NC writes, "I'm seeking some information on my great grandfather Howard P Keagle, husband to Thelma Keagle both of Cortland NY. He died in 2001 and was a member of the Freemason society. He fathered two children, Barbara and Don Keagle. Any information would be helpful, birthplace, profession, place of death, ancestry etc. Thank you.
E-mail: retromistakes@aim.com
Date Posted: 12-07-09
Someone writes, "I am looking for info on the Neff Family. Frank Neff and wife Nettie (second marriage to William Mattison). They had children Oral, Fred, Madeline and two other girls. Oral Neff married Hazel Bennet, they had Reba Louise who was born in Homer and died as an infant. They also had a son Oral Thomas who drowned very young and I am unsure where this occured. Also Luther Neff is buried in the Neff Cemetery but the stones were removed as reported in 1981, where are the stones?
E-mail: tmsaba8@peoplepc.com
Date Posted: 11-30-09
Toby Bonini writes, "I am seeking information on the following individuals: John Nelson Holmes B: 29 July 1818, Truxton, Cortland County, New York D: 29 October 1897, Lodi, Ohio Buried: Woodlawn Cemetary in Harrisville Township, Ohio Louisa Ford (Holmes) B: 26 March 1816, Chenango, New York D: 9 June 1846 Buried: Woodlawn Cemetary in Harrisville Township, Ohio I don't know whether John and Louisa were married, but I understand they had a son: Herman Holmes B: 7 Jan 1844, Westfield township, Medina, Ohio D: 31 July 1908, Medina, Ohio I belive the parents of Louisa Ford (Holmes) were John Ford and Fanny Christopher, but this has not been confirmed. I am seeking any information on these individuals or possible family members. I welcome any suggestions you might have in moving my research forward. Thank you in advance for your assistance."
E-mail: tsbonini@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 11-21-09
Brien Hall from Buffalo, NY writes, "I'm looking for any info on my great-great-grandfather, George W Hall. Born 1858. The earliest record I have of him living in Cortland is the 1900 Federal Census, where he is listed as residing on South Main St in Homer Village. His wife was Elnia (sp? Elna, Elvia) C Maxson from the town of Scott. They were married in 1883. They had two sons, Howard B Hall (b 1883) and Irving J Hall (b 1892). I'm having trouble finding any info on George's parents or how he came to be in Cortland. Any info is much appreciated."
E-mail: brien.m.hall@gmail.com
Date Posted: 11-02-09
Leonard Carrier from Chesapeake, VA writes, I am getting sketchy information from days gone past, and what I can remember. I am not in the business of stirring up trouble with any families, just have this missing link that has eaten at me since childhood. My mother's name was Joyce Carrier at the time and from what I understand she met a Lynn Arnold (not sure if it is Lynn or Lynne). This gentleman worked at a steel place in Cortland that is no longer business - seems like it may have had the word wire in it. She lived in an area that I only knew as G-hill, that's all I can remember. I was born in October of 1964, so calculating 9 months prior, they would have met sometime around January. I am 6'1" tall and only semi-resemble my brothers and sister. My pinkies are shaped different than all the rest of my siblings. It are these small differences that make me me, but separate me also. From time to time I do a search to see what I can find, but it always ends up in a dead end. Oh, my mother was born in 1939, so I am thinking that Mr. Arnold would at least be around that age. If anyone has any information they can let me know by emailing me.
E-mail: lenny.carrier@gmail.com
Date Posted: 10-21-09
Kathy Rous from Duluth, Minnesota writes, "I am looking for information on my ancestor Charles C Hammond. He was born in New York in 1804. He married Catherine? from Homer in Homer, Cortland, New York. Their first child, Nancy, was born in Homer in 1828. They moved from Cortland to Allegany County and in 1852 migrated to Wisconsin."
E-mail: Krous@aol.com
Date Posted: 06-09-09
Carolyn Farris Musilek writes, "Oliver and Susannah Hopkins are my gr. gr. gr. grandparents. I am now on a €œgenealogy journey to find out more about my ancestors. They are buried in Marathon, NY. Or, at least, Oliver was. I was hoping to find his or their graves. Can you be of any assistance to me. I am currently in PA and will be in Cortland Co. in a week or so."
Email: dakotagrams@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 2009-06-05
Vannessa Rhoden writes, "I am looking for a cousin around the Cortland New York area. Her maiden name was Roxanne Hollenbeck. She has a sister, Indiana and brother Gary Jr. Mothers maiden name was Margret Oralls. Lost contact parents passed. Roxanne will remember Uncle Milton and Aunt Lois in Florida.
E-mail: vannessa.rhoden@yahoo
Date Posted: 05-24-09
Andrea Shutts-Smith from Phoenix NY writes, "I am hoping to find Timmy Shutts and Susan Shutts."
E-mail: scottnandrea214@aol.com
Date Posted: 05-05-09
Linda Dabulewicz writes, "I am researching Minerva Elliott, who may be my great great grandmother. Minerva had a very complicated life. First marrying Lewis H Mathewson of Lisle, Broome County, New York, then marrying Damon Acker of Cortland County, New York then marrying a Mr. Boudon of Cortland, New York. She was found on the 1900 census living in Vestal, Broome County, New York with another man as his servant. Minerva is supposed to be buried in McGraw, Cortland County. Any information could be useful."
E-mail: agony-acres@msn.com
Date Posted: 04-14-09
Pamela Matteson from Davisburg, MI writes, "I am trying to find where my great grandfather William W. Winchell may be buried. He had divorced my great grandmother Carrie Clark Winchell and remarried his secretary and moved somewhere near Cortland NY. William was born about 1866 in Tully NY to Joseph Winchell and Hulda Ann Cowles or Cole. Hope this information helps."
E-mail: irishkatie50@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 03-20-09
Neil Hayes Pendleton from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada writes, "I am looking for information /pictures of any remnants of the Pendleton Line in Cortland. Family owned a farm and there is a road named after them. The 1850, 1860 census shows them living there. 1880 only shows Naomi Pendleton (75 yrs old ). Also looking for info on Andrew J. Lyman and N. Jay Peck who married Hattie R. Pendleton Oct. 20, 1886. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks."
E-mail: bcoldfart@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 03-02-09
Robert Mitchell writes, "My ggg grandmother was Roxanna or Roxy Wood, who was born about 1795. She married Orin Utley in about 1825 in Homer. I have information concerning Orin's life, little about their marriage, family and death information for both. I am searching for Roxy's beginnings, her marriage and family. I am interested in the Utley children. I know of their son Alfred B (A. B.) and a daughter Adelia or Adertin or ?. There may have been a daughter named Sarah J. Adelia married Benjamin Hammond at age 13 and moved to Illinois. Parental disapproval may have been the reason that she was not mentioned in Orin's will. Any information available is welcome.
E-mail: bobngert@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 03-02-09
Gail Clarke writes, "My grandmother Emma (williams or McChesney) lived there b 1913 her dad was Philander McChesney d in 1919. They were listed as black/mulatto any info? Other family names were Bessie/ Floyd/ James/ Lillian."
E-mail: gclarke209821@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 02-26-09
Gail writes, "I am seeking information on Lurana (Lorany) Goodrich, daughter of Samuel and Lurana Trowbridge Goodrich who both died in Preble, Cortland County in 1838. He received a Revolutionary War pension. The daughter was born about 1780 and married a John Bartlett. Any and all information greatly appreciated."
E-mail: Gailapike@aol.com
Date Posted: 01-19-09
Nancy Dalle writes, "Looking for info on two families that lived next to each other in Cortland NY. George Cole and Asahal Dibble. Looking for parents, spouse and children. My great grandparents were Benjamin Cole and Jane Dibble, both were born in New York. I have no info on who their parents were and where in New York they came from. Benjamin and Jane lived and died in Richfield Michigan (Genesee County)
E-mail: Nancy.Dalle@ilscot.ang.af.mil
Date Posted: 01-19-09
Maureen Howat from Louisiana writes, "I am looking for information on Rose Kennedy Wilcox. Date of birth approximately 1862 or 1863. She was married to Harry Wilcox and had 2 children, John & Luana. I would like to know Rose Kennedy's parent's given and maiden names. Thank you for any help/info you can send."
E-mail: hjhmmh1101@yahoo.com
Date Posted: 01-01-09
Bob Blunden writes, "I am looking for information on Minerva Blunden, born in 1834, who was the second wife of Thomas Blunden of Scott, NY. She married Thomas sometime between 1888 and 1897 in Scott, NY. Any information will be appreciated."
E-mail: mrblunden@twcny.rr.com
Date Posted: 12-21-08
Martin McKendrick from La Quinta CA writes, "I grew up in Cortland and now know that my great, great grandparents (Peter and Bridget) came from Scotland in 1827 and settled in Solon and are buried in Maplewood Cemetary. I would be very grateful to know where they lived and what was their occupation . I am now in California and miss the beauty of Cortland. Many thanks for any info you can provide."
E-mail: martin@mckendrick.org
Date Posted: 12-15-08
Dave Robison from Chicopee MA writes, " I’ve been researching my Blodgett lines for a while. My 2nd great grandmother was a Blodgett from here in Massachusetts. I’ve just stumbled across some cousins with whom I share a common great grandfather. William Blodgett (1814-1892) was originally from Charlemont, MA and was married to Charlotte King (1816-1892) who was born in Barre, MA. They both died in Petersham, MA apparently within days of each other. They among their children, I have found that 2 of their daughters and a son may have been born in Cortland: Sophia C in 1839, Harriet J in 1840 and Francis in 1842. I wouldn’t be able to see the children in the 1840 US Federal Census since it lists only heads of families. I also believe that by 1850 the family was back in Massachusetts….only speculation! Can you help. The irony is that my sister and her husband raised their family in Cortland. She’d be a little surprised to find out that her ancestors got there first! Visit Robison, Dunn, Dickson, Bassett and Allied Families where comments, additions and corrections are always welcomed!"
E-mail: drr45@msn.com
Date Posted: 11-22-08
Denise Soules writes, "Looking for Soules information for Truxton, Solon, E Pharsalia areas. Orrin Soules son of William Soules 1789-1852 and Deborah 1781-1867. All buried in Truxton Cemetery. Orrin Soules wives were Debby Ann McLean, 1st. in 1850 census. 2nd Rosalind in 1870 census, and 1880 census lists Hanna/Anna. Hoping to find the maiden names of Rosalind and Hanna/Anna...William Emmett Soules, one of Orrins children is my great grandfather (his wife was Cora Bacon, daughter of Lucinda Neff and James Hendricks Bacon of Truxton. This line of Soules goes back to the 1620 Mayflower Pilgrim George Soule. Any info on Orrin's wives maiden names please contact me."
E-mail: Tucsondenise@aol.com
Date Posted: 11-22-08
Bev Nohr from Minnesota writes, "My 3rd great grandfather, Stephen Hall and his wife, Cynthia (Leonard) came to Cortland County sometime between 1816 and 1819. I am looking for more information on this family and to find any long lost cousins. Stephen Hall's children:
Isaac Lester b. 1813 in Mansfield twp, Tolland Co., CT
Sarah Ann b. 1816, Mansfield twp. Tolland co., CT
Leonard Hall b. 1819 in Cortland Co., NY died 1896, in Illinois
Polly Hall, Theophilus Hall, Coridon Hall, Benjamin Hall, Philomen Hall.
I believe that Stephen came to Cortland Co. with his brother Gurdon, b. 10 Jun 1793. This is the information I have on Gurdon: married Polly, children: Amos, Aurelia, Sylvester, Nancy, Adelia, and Alfred. Thank you for this opportunity!
E-mail: rjnohr@earthlink.net
Date Posted: 2008-11-14
Bob Lewis from West Point writes, "My father was born in Cortland and my grandfather lived there also. I am looking for some information on my family, but don’t know much about them. My grandfather's name was Harvey B Lewis and my grandmother's name was Frances. I would appreciate any help you can give me."
E-mail: Robert.Lewis@usma.edu
Date Posted: 10-31-08
Jean Bunch writes, "I am trying to find information on Andrew Campbell, Mary E. Letts, & Edmund Campbell who fought in the Co. H 23rd NY Volunteers was injured and died in Antietam. Andrew and Mary were married in Cortland Village 1837. They also had Charles, George, and Franklin. I don't know if they were born in Cortland and I am looking for Andrew's parents. I think he was son of Alanson but I do not have any proof of that relationship."
E-mail: jeanbnch@pacbell.net
Date Posted: 10-19-08
Cathy McCarthy from San Leandro, CA writes, "I'm looking for any and all information regarding my grandparents: Frank Berdell Wright, b. May 23, 1889, d. Oct., 1977 in Cincinnatus, NY and was married in Cortland County on Nov. 25, 1909 to Grace Maria Crandall, b.Oct. 28, 1887/1888, date of death unknown. All of their children were born in McGraw, Cortland County. Thank you in advance for your help!"
E-mail: sagebailey@comcast.net
Date Posted: 08-05-08
Laurie McFall writes, "Is there anyone who knew a Donald T. Jones from 1960's, who was a well known musician in Cortland? His mother was Olive Jones who lived on Union St. and passed away January 12, 1972. He also had an Aunt Christine Mapes, who lived on Church St in Cortland and passed away October 29, 1985. Would just like to learn more about Donald and his musical talents. Thanks."
E-mail: lam3455@yahoo.com or dtj2@cornell.edu
Date Posted: 08-05-08
Tina M. Laws writes, "I am looking for more information on Mary Along and her children as I am related to this family. I remember as a young child of driving to Cortland to see Grandma Mary at her family run grocery store. Many years ago I met one of my cousins, Mike Along, when he worked security at Alfred Ag & Tech in Alfred, NY. I am working on my family tree for this side of the family.
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: 06-25-07
Sandy Friedlander from Princeton NJ writes, "My grandparents lived in Cincinnatus, NY - and I've been unable to find any info regarding my grandfather's family (Lewis Burt). I know his father was Charles Burt & was married to Belle - Charles' father was Henry & was married to Roxana. Any info regarding these people - maiden names, cemeteries, etc. will be appreciated.
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