Vol 17, No 3
Fall 1996
Table of Contents
A Conference for the Nation's Genealogists
14-17 August 1996
1996 Fall Meeting Programs
by Larry Lee Blackman
The Rochester Genealogical Society will continue to meet the third Thursday of each month (except December, July, and August) at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall. Asbury First UMC is located at 1050 East Avenue (just west of Granger Place) with ample parking and handicapped facilities including ramp, two wheel chairs and an elevator to Fellowship Hall. The workshops start at 7 pm (except as noted for special programs) followed by the business meeting at 7:30 pm and the main program at approximately 8 pm.
Visitors are very welcome.
See Asbury First UMC map.
| Thursday, 19 September 1996 | |
| Mini - Workshop: | Hereditary and Lineage Societies: What They are and How to Join Them, by Janet Seeley and Larry Blackman |
| Main Program: | Genealogical Resources in the New York City Area, by Charles Thomas Galbraith, Fellow, American Society of Genealogists, Professional Genealogist, New York City |
| Thursday, 17 October 1996 | |
| Mini - Workshop: | Genealogical Resources in the Monroe County Clerk's Office, by Margaret DeFrancisco, Monroe County Clerk |
| Main Program: | Genealogical Resources of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, by Patricia A. Blackett, Head, Special Collections Department, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library |
| Thursday, 20 November 1996 | |
| Mini - Workshop: | Recording Your Family History: Conducting Oral Interviews, by Stena Rickner, author of A Box Full of Memories |
| Main Program: | Genealogical Resources of the National Archive, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Branch, by Walter V. Hickey, Archives Specialist, Pittsfield Branch of the National Archives |
Membership Report
by Dick Halsey
September is the start of a new membership year for RGS. Check the date on your mailing label to see if you are listed as paid up or not. You can save RGS a lot of money on postage if you pay at either the September or October meetings. If you can't attend those meetings then please send your membership check to RGS at: P.O. Box 10501, Rochester, NY 14610. As always, upon payment of dues you will receive a list of members, the surnames that they are researching and a list of audio tapes available.
Looking Back on the FGS/RGS Conference Aug 14-17, 1996
by Ruth Horton Metzler
She brought a family Bible with her to the conference-to share-and it illustrates the very essence of the entire conference: the sharing of family history with those who care.
When Marion Harris arrived in Rochester for “A Conference for the Nation's Genealogists”, her luggage included the large and heavy Bible. It had been published in Philadelphia, PA in 1867 by William W. Harding. Despite its age and forbidding size, it clearly showed the loving care and respect with which it had been handled as it passed from hand to hand through the years. Part of the brass lock was intact, as were the gold edges, heavily embossed covers and several fine lithograph illustrations. But within the Bible was the genealogical treasure – handwritten records by different hands – of events which took place in Rochester, N.Y. in the years 1841 – 1905. These original records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, on pages between the Old and New Testaments have now returned to Rochester where the events took place. [Family names are Anthony, Morris, Thompson, and Weldon. They will be added to the Genesee Country Family File, kept by Richard Halsey, and the location of the Bible itself noted in HEAR YE when arrangements have been completed]
Marion purchased the “Weldon Family Bible” at a book sale in Madison, New Jersey, about five years ago, for $35. After investigation, she discovered from the unusually precise personal entries, that Rochester was the location of the family and of Mr. Weldon's business before he moved both to New York City. She brought it back here and carefully made provision for it to be recorded, shared with genealogists, and housed in an archival collection where it would be preserved, for THAT'S WHAT GENEALOGISTS DO! They share and they care. AND THEY GO TO CONFERENCES...
This conference, the first national genealogical conference in New York State, brought together over 1450 individuals who are involved with their family history in one way or another! Our local RGS began planning for it in a small group meeting at Lowell Salyards' home, just three years ago. Eventually, seventy local volunteers worked together to support and aid the national and local Conference Committees. (An RGS member who had moved to the Chicago area made special arrangements to join the local volunteers by commuting to the downtown Conference site from Canandaigua Lake!) Not all of the volunteers were RGS members. Local volunteers also included members of the Kodak Genealogical Society, the Genealogy Round Table of Monroe County, Tri – Town Genealogical Society, and the Ontario County Genealogical Society.
The speakers who came and shared with us their individual areas of interest and research will long be remembered. Their suggestions, admonitions, advice and warnings will no doubt haunt our minds and color our thinking for years to come ñ as we return to court houses, cemeteries and libraries to seek information
Not only did the 1996 FGS/RGS Conference bring together many people, it furnished the motivation for completion and publication of several projects, which were at the planning level or underway three years ago. First, the New York State Council of Genealogical Societies or NYSCOGO, published Naturalization Records of New York State, a guide to their location and availability in our 62 County Record offices. (RGS members participated in the formation of NYSCOGO and actively contributed to this publication).
Second, an RGS publication of 1985 was revised and a 1996 edition printed by Richard Halsey: Guide to Genealogical Resources in Monroe County. New York. 2nd Edition. (All of the copies were sold out at the RGS exhibit table at the conference).
Third, the Computer Interest Group published Mt. Hope Cemetery Records 1839-1860; An Interment Index. Volume I, 1837-1860. (When RGS member Howard T. Smith of Clearwater, FL. examined that publication, he was DELIGHTED to discover some information for which he had long sought regarding his relatives in the Rochester area.) Thanks to the prodigious team effort of CIG members, Howard turned to the “C” section of the Interment Index, ran a finger along to the “Copithorne” entries and exclaimed: “He's here! My Great-Grandfather Copithorne is here”! (It's a good thing that we weren't in a library ñ we would have had to hush him up!) As it was, it was late evening, almost closing time at the RGS Exhibit, and we joined in his celebration as he chuckled, danced around, and captivated us with memories of the Civil War soldier in that family, and all the Copithornes who had come to Rochester. It was that moment when sharing and caring had come together and everyone present knew that it had happened.
With all of the visiting genealogists in our hometown, about 90 exhibitors displaying current genealogical materials, and about as many speakers, and the opportunity to hear, question, interact and share information with others who care, it was a very satisfying conference experience. If it didn't clear up that cloudy image we had in mind of our ancestor ñ and for some of us, IT DID ñ at least, it provided an excellent opportunity for us to get to know our RGS family and fellow-workers better. That was a pleasure we'll long remember, when we look back on the FGS/RGS CONFERENCE of August 1996.
Message from the President
by Edward H. Gaulin
A few days ago I had the honor to stand before more than a thousand people to add my words of welcome to those the Honorable George E. Pataki, Governor of the State of New York, Richard D. Doyle, Executive of the County of Monroe, William A. Johnson, Jr., Mayor the City of Rochester, and Curt Witcher, President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Almost 1,500 amateur and professional genealogists from all over the United States and Canada gathered here for four days to share ideas, to meet old friends and to make new ones.
I've attended a number of these conferences over the years and I have to say that one was certainly one of the very best. A number of people whom I've never met stopped to tell me what a great job we did and what a wonderful conference we put on. I tried to speak to each RGS member at the conference to get their views, but I'm sure I missed a few. The surroundings were pleasant and comfortable. The schedule was realistically fast paced, but every activity was precisely on time. The syllabus was top-notch. But it was the people who really made the event! The lecturers were among the best available anywhere. The exhibitors were knowledgeable and eager to help. The conferees were the friendliest I've ever met. The Federation staff was business-like and hardworking. Then there was that outstanding corps of RGS volunteers - more than 70 men and women, mostly working in the background, who toted, lifted, ran, stood, hosted, spoke, blocked, directed, sold, and answered a million questions. All in good humor, regardless of tired feet and sore backs.
One of the first things I witnessed at the conference was the arrival of the exhibitors, more specifically, of their hundreds of boxes, crates, cartons and chests. Being careful to avoid getting too close (for fear of being put to work), I observed Jon Anderson of Webster, Dick Heineman, Greg Spacher and Warren Weber of Penfield, Ken Veneron of Henrietta and Carter Livermore of Brighton removing boxes from cars, stacking them high on hand trucks, and delivering them to their owners in the exhibit area where the process was reversed. Later I saw Stan Ames of Irondequoit, his lecture on publishing finished, standing guard over one of the doors to prevent access by “unauthorized persons.” Debbie Barnes of Penfield seemed to pretty well take charge of sales at the RGS booth, although she had a lot of help. Friday night she went home with more than a thousand dollars in her pocket that she took to the bank. I watched Marianne Hesselberth of Penfield and Connie Reda at the door of the lecture halls greeting each person, while trying to keep track of the head count. Julie Steitz of Penfield was everywhere - meeting and greeting conferees, working with the Genealogical Roundtable and NYSCOGO groups, and introducing luncheon speakers. Please forgive me for only mentioning these few volunteers, because every one of you performed an important and vital function that contributed to the outstanding success of this conference. You have my admiration and thanks.
Now that the RGS/FGS Conference is behind us, let's look forward to what promises to be an equalIy outstanding year for the society. Our program, developed by Larry Blackman, will be interesting, exciting, and, as always, educational. Make sure you highlight the 3rd Thursday of each month on your calendar and I'll see you there.
Their tireless efforts made the 1996 FGS/RGS
Conference a great success.
Special thanks to the Local Arrangements Team, who have dedicated many hours of planning meetings, distributing brochures and active participation at the Conference: Bob Barnes, Scott Chase, Jean Cody, Charlene & Bill Freundlich, Dick Halsey, Ruth Metzler, Pat and Syma Mulich, Ozzie Salyards, Jim Swarts and Roy Thurston. And, of course, there are the unnamed spouses and family members who answered the phones and gave messages over the last two years. Thanks to all.
All the sessions and support activities that make a Conference succeed were given life by the dedicated volunteers from both the RGS and KGS: Debbie Barnes, Stan Ames, Bill & Joe Welch, Jon & Priscilla Anderson, Nancy Backus, Dorothy Bailey, Larry Lee Blackman, Cheryl Breitenbuecher, Ann Buckley, Paul Camardo, Barbara Case, Marian Claus, Ruth Cook, Ken Darling, Margaret Dunlay, Dave Ellingham, Warren Elvin, Ed & Lynn Gaulin, Ed & Shirley Geier, Mary Gerew, Karen Glass ( from Naperville, IL), Cal Graziano, Barbara Grzymkowski, Stan Hazen, Marie Heberger, Dick Heineman, Kathryn Heintz, Marianne Hesselberth, Ruth Holroyd, Caroline Jenny, Virginia Juby, Walt Kalb, Christy Kapuschat, Mary Lou Keef and Romayne Kline.
That's 39 up to here, and the list continues: Mary Joan Krahling, Gene Ligtenberg, Carter Livermore, Bill Mackey, Cathy McMahon, Henry Metzler, John Mitchell, Kevin Monaghan, Charlie Naundorf, Cyndy O'Connor, Phyllis Oyer, Tom Pautz, Carolyn Penner, Marie Poinan, Marty Reagan, Marianne Salome, Dave Sisson, Gordon Skinner, Gil Smith, Greg Spacher, Mabel Stehler, Julie Steitz, Charles Sumner, Ralph Tewksbury, Ken Veneron, Irene Weirich, Tish Welch, Loretta Welch, Marlene White, Jane Widger and Helen Wright. Not many of us had three daughters doing extra work like Ruth & Henry Metzler's, Kathy Bower, Jan Comstra and Peg Mauer. For the record, that makes a total of 73, generous and helpful superfolks.
Earlier in the planning, a Program preparation team led by Ruth Metzler helped put together local input to the session selection. The team included Dave Serianni, Kay Gill, Harriet Hall (from Syracuse), Bob Rowe, Fred Kolb and Tish & Bill Welch.
The Publicity team led by Scott Chase included Nicole Wieme, Christy Kapuschat, Cheryl Breitenbuecher and Mary Gerew.
Special assistance was given during the Conference at an unexpected place. Margaret Ribidoux of RGS and the NY State Tax Office gave great assistance in providing Sales Tax Collection Permits and report forms to the Conference exhibitors.
And of course, all the RGS and KGS members who supported the Conference by their registration and attendance are deserving of special recognition for joining in making this the finest genealogical happening in Rochester, ever.
RGS Receives Non Profit Status
by Jim Hall
You may have noticed a change in our mailing imprint from Bulk Mail to Non Profit. This change resulted from the application by the Rochester Genealogical Society, Inc. to the Internal Revenue Service for a Tax Exemption as a Non Profit Organization. This was received in July, 1996.
With the Tax Exemption, RGS was able to apply for a classification as a Non Profit Organization for bulk mailing through the United States Postal Service. The application was approved in August, 1996, and will result in about a two-thirds reduction in mailing cost for HearYe HearYe, and other mailings meeting the volume and size requirements.
The Federal Income Tax Exemption also allows RGS to accept donations with Federal Tax deduction eligibility. Please remember RGS in your donation plans.
These activities were spearheaded by former Vice President/ Program James Swarts, and assisted by Treasurer Roy Thurston, Past President James Hall and Auditor Marlene White.
New Books Available from RGS
by E. H. Gaulin
Volume I of the Mt. Hope Cemetery Records (1839-1860), more than 2 years in the making, has finally been published. Gale Smith of the RGS Computer Interest Group recently finished proofing, editing, assembling, and printing of this almost 400 page book. It comes in either a spiral or Perfect binding. It was first offered to the public at the RGS/FGS Conference and a number were sold. The cost is $21 and copies will be available at our meetings.
Dick Halsey (RGS Membership Chairman) has just completed the 2nd edition of his fantastic Guide to Genealogical Resources in Monroe County. New York. This almost 60 page spiral bound book is a completely updated and expanded version of the original that he published in 1985. If you do any research locally you really need a copy. These were sold out at the Conference, but will be available again at the next RGS meeting for just $8 each. By the way, all profits have always gone to RGS from these. Many thanks Dick.
Out of town members may write (or E-mail) to Dick Halsey to order either book. Please add $3 and $1.50, respectively, for postage.
From NYSCOGO
by Carter Livermore (RGS Delegate to NYSCOGO)
Naturalization Records of New York State, the first publication of the New York State Council of Genealogical Organizations (NYSCOGO) was introduced and sold to genealogists at the FGS/RGS Conference in Rochester. This 44-page booklet with indexed table of contents is a great source of information designed to help researchers obtain naturalization records of NY State. It includes sections on the following subjects: naturalization law in NY State, terms relating to naturalization papers and process, federal and state sources, records for the NY City metropolitan area, records from LDS branch library centers, NY State counties map, genealogy of NY State counties, dates of formation of each county, and county naturalization records.
The section on county naturalization records gives for each county the mailing address and phone number of the county clerk's office, the contact person, parking information, records and notes, copy costs and regulations, and a small map of county showing pertinent roads and location of county seat.
A copy can be ordered from NYSCOGO, PO Box 2593, Syracuse NY 13220-2593 for $10 plus $3 shipping and handling.
Additions to the Tape Library
by Carter Livermore
Twelve new topics were added to the RGS tape lending library during the months of May and June brings the total to 103 tapes. Members may borrow any tape for one month free of charge. Members who borrow tapes at meetings deposit $1. per tape which is returned when the tape is returned. Members may request any tape by mail by including $2 for postage and handling.
Mail requests should be addressed to the RGS address in care of Carter Livermore. Lists of the earlier topic have appeared in the RGS Membership Package, previous newsletters, and in handouts at meetings. The new topics are:
| 103. | Growth of The Roman Catholic Church in Rochester and its Ethnic Origins. Dr. Rev. Mark Miller |
| 104. | A Little Bit Detective-A Little Bit Psychologist. Barbara Robets Baylis |
| 105. | You Can't Take It With You: Dispersing Your Genealogical Collection. Joanne H. Harvey |
| 106. | Searching Church Records through Denominational Strategies. Rev. Robert Rowe |
| 107. | Genealogical Surprises in The Loomis Gang. Rev. Robert Rowe |
| 108. | Genealogical Museum and Science Center Library. Leah Kemp |
| 109. | Identifying Places of Origin. Ruth H. Metzler |
| 110. | Burnellsfield Patent: The Palatine Settlement in Herkimer County. Evelyn D. Arthur |
| 111. | Palatines and Their Related History. Violet Fallone |
| 112a. | Before You Select a Reference. Scott Chase |
| 112b. | Genealogical Treasures At Rundel. Wayne Arnold |
| 113. | Genealogical Resources In The Rochester Area. Richard Halsey |
| 114. | Mini-Workshop On Newspapers. Richard T. Halsey |
Genealogical Research Trip
Frederick J. Kolb Jr.
Cornell, 18 September 1996
A one-day trip on Wednesday, 18 September 1996 to Cornell Olin Library's rich genealogical treasures has been organized by Kodak Genealogical Society. Members of the Rochester Genealogical Society are welcome to the limit of the bus's capacity.
The Olin Library Group's collection includes worldwide publications, a strong reference department, a fabulous collection of maps (readily copied), countless unpublished documents, and more – now computer indexed.
The bus will leave from Kodak's Elmgrove Paking Lot 6 @ 7:00 am, and will return by 7:00 pm. Approximate cost $25. For reservation, maps to Elmgrove, etc., call Helen Wright or Phyllis Oyer.
Why go to Cornell for Genealogical Research?
New York State Library and Archives
Reopen Wednesday Mornings
ALBANY -Beginning 4 September 1996 the New York State Library and the State Archives and Records Administration will reopen the eleventh floor Research Room in the Cultural Education Center on Wednesday mornings. This step marks the resumption of full regular hours on the eleventh floor: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The research Room and the seventh floor State Library Reference Room have been closed Wednesday mornings because of fiscal constraints since the summer of 1995. Seventh floor Reference Room hours will continue as 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 1:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesday.
The eleventh floor Research Room is shared by the State Library's Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit and the State Archives and Records Administration. The Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit has 11 million manuscripts plus rare books, maps, atlases, prints, photographs, posters, sheet music and ephemera that document the history of New York and the U.S. from the 17th century to the present.
The State Archives and Records Administration preserves and makes available for research State and local government records. It holds over 100 million archival records that date from the Dutch colonial period to the present and exist on parchment, paper and film, and in electronic format.
Inquiries about the new Wednesday morning hours may be directed to the Library at (518) 474-6282 or the Archives at (518) 474-8955.
For more information, contact: Mary Redmond, NY State Library at (518) 474-3940, or Judy Hohmann, NY State Archives at (518) 473-8037.
Queries
| 1. | MOSIERE MOSHEIR MOISURE |
My relatives and I have been doggedly trying for the past 20 years to determine the ancestry (and additional descendancy if one exists) of my great grandfather -- William Mosiere (a.k.a. Mosheir and Moisure) who lived in the Rochester area before the turn of this century. With out much luck so far towards this end, I am interested in using the services of a professional genealogist in the Rochester area for assistance. Gary H. Mosher, email: as695@lafn.org |
| 2. | STAMP | Seeking cemetery or death records on the family of Christopher W. and Blanche/Emma Stamp of North Chili NY. Daughter Ada Stamp buried there in 1941. Zoe Lappin, 1246 Glencoe St., Denver CO 80220-2559. |
| 3. | SCHREINER MEIER LAYS RINGHOLTZ BATZ |
Seeking any information or contact with descendants of George Schreiner and Caroline Meier. He b. abt 1824 in Bavaria, d. 12/3/1886. She b. abt 1828 in France d. 12/6/1904. Both buried at Holy Sepulchre, Rochester NY. Daughter Caroline Ursula b. 1/4/1866, d. 1/12/1948 in Rochester NY. Married George H. Lays. Agnes Lays b. abt 1900/01 d. abt 1929 daughter of George H. And Caroline married George Ringholtz. Also daughter Olive Lays, b. abt. 1898 d. 1949. Married Frederick Batz. Diana Arney, 960 Wren Way, San Marcos CA 92069-4944. |
| 4. | FRANKLIN WASHBURN INGRAHAM |
Seeking information on Jane A. Franklin, b. 1826, South Chili NY, of Enos or Amasa Franklin and Electra Washburn. Married George Parish Ingraham of Ogdensburg NY on 8/30/1848 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Jo Ann Anderson, 2174 70th Avenue S.E., Mercer Island WA 98040. |
| 5. | JACKSON | Searching for information on Robert Jackson, b. 1762 Voluntown CT. and wife(s) and children. Lived in Victor, Ontario Co. 1816, Canandaigua, Ontario Co. 1819 and Monroe Co. 1824. Last resided in Perinton, Monroe Co. 1840 at age 79. Erwin W. Fellows, 28042 Lindenhurst Dr., Zephyrhills FL 33544. |
| 6. | LENT VAN LENT |
Looking for information on all Lent or Van Lent families from Monroe County area, specifically cemetery records. Ruth Lent Hand, POB 2183, Clifton Park NY 12065. |
| 7. | TAYLOR SWEET |
Seeking info on family of Henry Taylor and Lucy Sweet. Moved to Rochester NY in 1832 where 10 of 12 children were born. About 1855 moved to Kalamazoo County, MI but returned in 1866. Henry died about 1869 and Lucy returned to Michigan. Patti Hughes, 7183 Reintree Ct NW, Bremerton WA 98311. |
| 8. | VALENTINE TRUESDELL |
Seeking location of marriage records sought for John Valentine, b. CA 1770 and Sarah Truesdell, b. 6/28/1774. Had 8 children lived in Monroe County area. Donna Landschoot, 1219 11th St., Pt. Huron MI. 48060. |
| 9. | TRASK | Searching for any information on family of George Lemuel Trask who lived in Bolivar NY area in late 1800's. Tom Teuber, 3547 Overcreek Road, Columbia SC 29206. |
| 10. | HOLLISTER BRENNAN |
Looking for information regarding Mary Seneth Hollister, b. 3/13/1827 in Rochester or Cattaraugus Co. NY. Father was William Hollister. She married John Brennan 4/1411843 and removed to Canada, then Minnesota. Margaret M. Turlo Ph.D., 251 Lilliana Dr., Palm Springs CA 92264. |
| 11. | LEWIS | Searching for any information about Julia Lewis whose property is sketched in 1877 Monroe County Atlas. Lived in Brighton NY and may have been a daughter of Zacharia Lewis. Also looking for descendants of Elisha Lewis who settled in Rochester in 1808. Son Zachariah was a Genesee River guide and grandson Nelson lived in Fairport NY. Jane B. Lewis, 517 West Lane Ave., Lima OH 45801. |
| 12. | IRONS ATCHINSON RANDALL FICKETT |
Seeking information on Daniel Irons and Mary Atchinson of Parma NY. Son was Eseck who married Lydia Randall 1825 in Parma NY. and had son Ephraim, b. 1826. Eseck then married Hannah Fickett. Doris Zamrazil, 580 Inverway Road, Palatine IL 60067. |
| 13. | JOHNSON MILLS JUSTIN |
Looking for descendants of Peter Johnson b. 1795 d. after 1895, resided in Caledonia NY. Also descendants of Philo P. Mills and Sarah Winchester Justin, residents of Groveland NY about 1841. Sue Dunklee Bench, 1326 Shoshone Walk, Holland MI 49423. |
| 14. | EURICH BUTLER QUINN GOMMO BINDER |
Researching following families and places of settlement: Philip Eurich emigrated from Bavaria and settled in Brooklyn NY in 1870's; Richard Butler from Dublin, Ireland in 1880 settled in Manhattan NY; William Quinn also settled in Manhattan NY; Margarthe Gommo emigrated from Diesburg, Germany in 1846, settled in Rochester NY; August Binder emigrated from Ottendorf, Germany in 1880's. Marguerite Butler, 637 S. Barnett St., Anaheim CA. 92805-4909. |
| 15. | STEELE FRATZ MORGAN |
Searching for information about Edward Steele and wife Alta Fratz Steele of Rochester NY. She was daughter of William Fratz and Elizabeth Morgan and born 4/20/1916 in Rochester NY. Edward was somehow involved with the Rochester Museum. Donna Canfield, 30 McGinness Way, Billerica MA. 01821. |
| 16. | FULLER WAIT(E) |
Looking for information on Jerrod Fuller (1778¬1833) and Cynthia Wait(e) (1786 – ????). Resided in West Bloomfield NY about 1803 and moved to Buffalo during War of 1812. Finally settled in Ohio. Dennis C. Deeds, 1348 Hammond Ave., Waterloo IA 50702. |
| 17. | DRESSER RYAN |
Looking for information on Lemuel B. Dresser, b. 1798 Mass. Lived in Dansville and Ossian NY from 1820 – 1854. Also seeking birth and parents information on Jane Ryan, b. abt. 1821 in NY. Married John Dresser abt 1839 and had issue four children in Dansville or Ossian NY. 1839 – 1849. L. Marilyn Stinson, 9435 Crestview Court, St. Joseph MN. 56374. |
| 18. | FUESS FIES FIESE |
Researching the surname Fuess -- Fies -- Fiese in Monroe County circa 1855. Lavina M. Bates, 11548 South Gate Road, Roscoe IL 61073-7511. |
| 19. | CARPENTER JENNY ANDREWS |
Seeking information and descendants of Cyrus Carpenter and Hannah Jenny. He died 1/5/1871 in Brockport the US and left wife and children in Australia. He was living in Brockport when father died. He also had a sister Mary Ann Carpenter who married LeGrange Andrews in Rochester in 1848. She died 7/4/1926 in Brockport NY. at 97 years old. Margaret Morters, 46 Platypus Road, Berkley Vale, NSW 2261, Australia. |
| 20. | MORRONE KELMAR CHALMAIR |
Searching for information on family of John Morrone and Mary Kelmar(Chalmair). He was born in Italy in 1861, came to the US and worked for a railroad company. He married Mary about 1886/87 and had children born in Rochester: Anthony, b. 12/15/1888 and Mary Kathryn, b. 8/113/1891. Anne Glendening, 515 W. Herrick, Wellington OH 44090. |
| 21. | THORN HOWARD |
Searching for any biographical or census information on Benjamin C. Thorn. Bought land in Chili NY in 1835. Married Betsey?? and had at least one daughter Anna Elizabeth, who married in Chili NY in 1842 George Howard. Mrs. John Standeven, 37890 Farris Road, Scio OR 97374. |
| 22. | WILLEY PAUL(L) |
Seeking parents of Susan A. Willey, b. 1/1/1822 in NY and died 4/23/1849 in Sugar Grove, Kane Co., n. Married at Medina Co. Ohio to William Harrison Paul(l). Some sources indicate she was the daughter of a Rueben Willey, who resided in Perinton NY from about 1816 to 1833. Reuben's wife Susan died 10/21/1828 and is buried in Center Cemetery (?). Bonnie Venneberg, PO Box 1048, Syracuse KS 67878. |
| 23. | Willing to trade research in Rochester NY for research in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Wanda Sinclair, 178 Elmhurst Drive, Rexdale, Ontario, M9W2L1. |
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| 24. | BRYANT HAWLEY |
Looking for assistance in locating any information on Michael Cullen Bryant, born 3/17/1828 in Ireland and died 8/4/1872 in Tiffin, Iowa. He served in the Civil War and was wounded at Gettysburg. He was a shoemaker and is listed in the 1860 and 1870 NYS census as living in the 2nd and 4th wards. He was married to Harriet Naramore Hawley in Mass. Charles Edward Tucker, 859 Swann Rd., Youngstown NY. 14174. |
| 25. | CASH | Looking for birth date Henry Cash who resided in Rochester in 1850. Marlene Chaney, 818 McKinley PL. S., St. Cloud MN 56301-4008. |
| 26. | NETTNIN HEIDEN |
Looking for ancestry or foreign birthplaces of Fredericke Willhelm Christian Nettnin and Dorothea Fredericke Heiden. Married 9/21/1856 in Buffalo NY. Both are buried in Chicago IL. Shirley J. Nettnin, 11 Canterbury Court, Champaign IL 61821. |
RGS Officers
1996 - 1997
| Directors: | Robert J. Gustafson(1997) & Julie Steitz (1998) |
| President: | Edward H. Gaulin |
| Vice Pres & Program Chair: | Larry Lee Blackman |
| Recording Secy: | Martha R. Reagan |
| Corresponding Secy: | David Serianni |
| Treasurer: | Roy Thurston |
| Membership Chair: | Richard Halsey |
RGS Activity Chairpersons
1996 - 1997
| Computer Interest Group (CIG): | Mark Bewicke |
| Publications: | Scott Chase |
| Other Society Liaison: | Deborah Barnes |
| DAR Liaison: | Dorothy Bailey |
| SAR Liaison: | Larry L. Blackman |
| FHC Liaison: | Sharleen Peck |
| Welcoming: | JulIe Steitz & Barbara Grzymkowski |
| Publicity: | Robert J. Gustafson |
| Refreshments: | Nicole Wieme, Pat Mims, & Romayne Kline |
| Tape Library: | R. Carter Livermore |
| Book Raffle: | Warren Fishbaugh |
| Hear Ye Hear Ye Editor: | Jim Paprocki |
