Niagara County, NY USGenWeb Queries: B

BAGLEY / HILL

Looking for information on Levi Brown BAGLEY, born March 11, 1816, and Lucinda Matilda Hill born May 29,1823. They were married January 13,1842, in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. They lived in Syarcuse (NY), then moved back to Buffalo area, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri. I would appreciate any information on them or their families. I also need the parent's names of Levi Brown Bagley. I have some information of their families in Niagara and Erie Counties - March 2000
Bill Bagley

BAILEY, Roswell

Roswell Conant BAILEY, born 27 Apr 1814 in Shoreham, Vermont, died 27 Oct1884 in Lockport, New York. His wife Mary Ann PEARSON, born 15 Dec 1825 inJefferson County, New York and died 12 Aug 1878 in Lockport, New York. Roswell BAILEY was a carpenter or canal boat builder in Lockport. Would like to exchange information on this family. (23/Sep/1997)
Chris Andrle
5554 Juno Drive
Lake View, New York 14085

BAILEY, Thomas

Thomas Rich BAILEY, born 14 May 1798 in Shoreham, Vermont and died Jan 1869 in Waverly, Iowa. He was a machinist in Lockport, New York. Hisson was Thomas Rich BAILEY Jr., born c. 1829 and married Alvena M.FERGASON on 11 Apr 1860 in Lockport, and died 13 Aug 1904 in Owosso,Michigan. Also had another son George BAILEY. Would like to contact otherresearchers interested in this family. (Sep 23 1997)
Chris Andrlex
5554 Juno Drive
Lake View, New York 14085

BAKER, Bert

Bert Bingham BAKER, born 1862, in New York and married Mary Brundage of Lockport NY. Moved to Ohio, Wisconsin and finally California. Had 4 children: Lewis C., Albert (Bert Jr?), Harold and Marian. Searching for his parents. Any help appreciated - Jan 2000
Kathleen Baker

BAKER, John

John BAKER and wife, Elizabeth (Sweet) Baker, are found in the 1865 Newfane Census. They had five children: Joseph, William, John Jr., Harvey and Annie. John was born June 1, 1831 in Germany, coming to America about 1853, Elizabeth was born in New Jersey. I am looking for more information about John and Elizabeth. They are my great grandparents. John Jr and wife, Bertha Evangelina (Hayes)Baker are my grandparents. Perhaps relatives of his son, Joseph, are still living in Niagara County? He married Anna Humphrey, children: Helmer born 1864, Grace born 1887, Etta born 1890, Grover born 1893, Olive born ?. Joseph's 2nd marraige was to Agnes Baker, their children: Helen, J.S., Flora, Franklin, Dorothy and Anna May. Anyone with information about the John Baker family in Newfane, please get in touch with me. I hope to find what ship he came on, then eventually his roots in Germany - Jan 2000
Evelyn (Baker) Cooper
4825 Astrozon Blvd., Space 20-A
Colorado Springs, Co 80916-2636

BALLARD

My father, David Thurston Ballard, was born in North Tonawanda on August 11, 1942 and my paternal grandfather, Clyde Edwald Ballard, was also born in North Tonawanda. I am looking for my grandfather's date of birth and his parents' names. My grandfather also had an older brother who died in infancy. Anyone have information about him? - March 2000
Michelle Ballard
Dimitros 23
Halandri 152 34
Attica
Greece

BARNES

I am looking for info on the parents of Eunice BARNES who married John CORNISH. She was b. 1796-97.She had a brother, John and sisters Clarinda & Mary among her siblings. There was a J. BARNES in 1810 Cambria & Mary BARNES in 1820 Cambria. Are these her parents? (12/Feb/1997)
Alana Bauman

BARNES

I am searching for the parents of Alonzo Pierpont (Perry) BARNES born 1842. The only reference I have for him is that he came from New York and worked for a William HOUGHTON, at his lumber mill in Warren county Pa. This was in the 1850's. He later married a daoughter of HOUGHTON'S, Marvel HOUGHTON. This BARNES is my Ggrandfather. (Sun Aug 3 1997 at 08:42:54)
Gary Barnes

BARRANCOTTA

Looking for information regarding the BARRANCOTTA surname in Niagara County, NY area. (Wed Sep 10 1997 at 20:06:04)
S. J. CROWELL

BARTRAM

Researching the following families in Lockport, Niagara Co: BARTRAM, RAYMOND and TOMKINSON. Interested in contacting anyone researching these surnames - Wed Mar 11, 1998
. JoAnn Cupp
PO Box 1674
Twain Harte, CA 95383

BEMENT

Looking for the parents of Charles Edward b. 19 Feb 1906 at Hamilton, Ontario, Ca. and Wilbur G. b. 6 Mar 1908 in NY BEMENT who both resided and died at Niagara Falls NY and worked there for DuPont. Their mother may have been named Martha. (14/Mar/1997)
Spencer L. BeMent5500 Warren Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

BERNER

I am looking for information about the family of Sebastian Burner (Berner), who emigrated with his wife (unknown) and infant son, William G. Berner, from Hannover, Germany in 1828. They settled in what later became Lockport in Niagra County. Sebastian was born about 1800. William was born in 1826, his sister Caroline in about 1831, and his brother Charles in about 1834. Sebastian evidently married a second time, to Susan Judd, apparently a widow. She had a son by her previous husband, born about 1835. Susan and Sebastian married before 1844, as they had at least three additional children: Emma (abt 1844), Lucilla (abt 1847), and Charlotte (abt 1850). Thanks in advance -Wed., Aug. 19, 1998!
Sandy

Bevins

Cornelius and/or Peter BEVINS were living in the Niagara Township, Niagara County, NY area in 1830 through at least 1834. I'm trying to find out the cemetery Cornelius and his wife Mercy might be buried in. I know that Cornelius had at least 10 children, but I only know the names of 4 of them. They are Peter, Lucy, Mercy Ann, and Elizabeth. Any information on this family would be great - May 1999.
Kim Copeland

BIXBY

I am looking for parents, siblings, etc. of Mary Bixby, born 1842 in Niagara County (possibly Lewiston? NY.) She married Samuel Boice, born 1834 in St. Lawrence County (NY) where?. They lived in WI at time of Civil War; Fayette Co., IA after the war. Please e-mail to [email protected] - March 2000
Stacy Nesvik
1240 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

BLACKLEY

I am looking for any information on my father's family. My Grandfather was Alvin John Blackley born 25 Nov. 1884 Lockport NY; died 21 Feb. 1966 Lockport NY; married Marie C. Benson born Aug 1885; died 1931 Lockport NY. Both are buried at Cold Springs Cemetery. I need information on Marie Benson also. My g-grandfather was Jon J. Blackley and I know nothing about him or his first wife my g-grandmother, I have no name for her.. I would guess that he died in Lockport. I thank you in advance for any information on this family - Sept. 1999.
Sharon Blackley Root
PO Box 347
Anacortes, WA 98221

BLACKMAN, Lorenzo

I am looking for information on Lorenzo BLACKMAN born 1820-23 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. His father was John BLACKMAN born in Connecticut. His mother was ...Worden? born in NY? Any information on parents birth dates, Lorenzo's birth date and any other siblings would be appreciated - April 1999. Caroline Blackman

BLACKMAN, William

Researching William BLACKMAN (son of Samuel BLACKMAN - d. 1820 Oneida Co. and Mehitable LONG) and Phillenda CURTIS. Children born in Niagara County: Marinda BLACKMAN 16 May 1803, Almira BLACKMAN, ALBERT BLACKMAN abt 1810, Phillida BLACKMAN abt 1813, Daniel BLACKMAN abt 1815. (possibly others) This family moved to Erie Co OH circa 1817. Son of Samuel BLACKMAN (d. 1820 Oneida Co.) and Mehitable LONG - April 1999
T. L. Blackman

BLACKMER

On Sept. 21 1835, Horace BLACKMER of Niagara County, NY purchased Sec. 30 of Burton Township in Genesee County, MI. He brought with him his daughter, Lavinia or Lavina. I am trying to find out more info about him. He is my stopping point in my genealogical research. If you have and Niagara County genealogical books and can look up the name BLACKMER, I would be most appreciative. (Sun Nov 9 1997)

Caron Mosey

BLANEY

BLIGHTON

William and Polly (BUMPUS) BLIGHTON had a son William VR BLIGHTON who was born 16, September, 1837 at Varysburg. The William V R became a doctor in North Tonawanda and president of the Niagara County Homeopathic Medical Society. Who were the siblings of Mr. Blighton?
Wanda Thomas 1815 99th Ave., S.E., Everett, Wa. 98205-1972

BODDECKER

Martin, 605 - 25th Street, Niagara Falls; born: 1878? died: 1939. Catherine, 605 - 25th Street, Niagara Falls, born: 1886? died: 1971. (22/Mar/1997)
John M. Archbold602 - 70th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304-2220

BONFIELD

BOWEN

Nina BOWEN may have been married to Fay B. SPEARS in the T/O Hartland or Royalton about 1912. Later she lived in the Sanborn, NY area. I figure she was born about 1890-95 but have little information other than that. She divorced and could have remarried, not sure. I would like to know where she is buried, and if she had any other children besides Kenneth Burton SPEARS. (Saturday, June 14, 1997 at 12:07:16)
Betty Spears Belschner

BOWLER

I am researching the ancestors and descendants of my great great great grandfather Vincent Bowler. He was born in 1782 in England. He married a woman named Ann Castle, although I believe that Ann had already been married once and "Castle" was her married name. Vincent and Ann Bowler lived for many years in Lockport New York. I have extensive informatin about their descendants that I am willing to share - Nov.1997
Michael F. Niethe

Boyer

I am looking for information about a Clarence J. BOYER who lived in Lockport, NY during the early 1970's. He died in 1976 and is buried somewhere in Lockport. He is my father who I had not seen for nearly 20 years prior to his death. He had a sister who lived in Lockport. She was married to a SMITH, her name was Lena BOYER prior to marrying SMITH. I have been trying to trace my roots and I am having a lot of trouble locating all the family members. If someone in the Lockport has any information, I would be appreciative. (Thu Oct 2 1997 at 00:42:05)
John A. Boyer,
603 Lisbon Lane
Lady Lake, FL 32159

BRAUN / BROWN / THOMPSON

Seeking any info on Harry Brown/Braun, married Elsie Thompson of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. A 1945 obituary on her brother Earl indicates Elsie was living in Niagra Falls in 1945. Unfortunately, that's about all the info I have at present. In addition to replying on this board, please e-mail me directly at [email protected] as I do not check these boards often. Regards, Kevin Thompson - June 1999.
Kevin Thompson

BREDOW / BRADO / BREDO

I am searching for and of the BREDOW family still in the New York area. Some of the family moved to Michigan but I think some stayed in Niagara County - May 1999.
Trudy (Erkfitz) Audette
32750 CR 473
Leesburg, FL 34788

BREGE

Looking for any information on Christian BREGE Sr born 30 May 1850 in Battin, Breussow, Prenzlau, Germany. His wife Amelia had eight children all born in Royalton, Niagara, NY, by the 1900 Federal Census. Any information would helpful. (Updated-Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at 22:39:44)
Mark R Lort, 15818 N52nd Street, Scottsdale AZ 85254-1707

BRENNEN / BRENNAN

Looking for information on Sylvester BRENNEN, formerly of St. Marys, Pa. Moved to Lockport sometime in the 1920 - 1930 range. His father, Hugh, moved in with him for a short time, and passed away in the 1930's. Sylvester was survived by a son Lowell. I am looking for any information on any of the above people, and our ancestors. Hugh's father lived in Benedicta, Maine, and was born somewhere in Ireland ( Owen O'Briennen by name, or so we believe) - May 1999.
Brian Brennen
878 So. Michael Road
St.Marys, Pa. 15857

BROCK

Looking for information on my great grandmother, Sarah BROCK, born in Lewiston, NY in December 1930. Her grandfather may be the General Brock killed in the War of 1812 and memorialized in Queenston, Ontario, CANADA. (Sun Oct 12 1997 at 17:57:03)
Jim Blackford,
2330 Cartagena Way
Oceanside, CA 92056

BROWN

Looking for the marriage date and place of Louis Carlton BROWN. born 7 MAY 1871 in Town of Hartland, died 13 JAN 1906. Buried in Hartland Central Cemetery, Hartland. His wife Minnie Caroline KOLBOW born 02 JUL 1880 in Lockport, died 31 AUG 1953 at Gasport, NY and buried Hartland Central Cemetery, Hartland. Looking for any information on William BROWN, born 03 JAN 1816, Seneca, Ontario, N.Y. died AUG 1892 at Bountiful Davis, UT. Mar Phebe Naricissia ODELL born 04 JUL 1822 Hartland died 29 FEB 1852 in Salt Lake, UT. Had 8 Children three were born in Hartland. Their names are Mary Jane BROWN Adelia Ann BROWN, Cynthia Soloma BROWN. William BROWN was on the trek to Utah Any other information would be helpful thanks.
MARK R LORT15818 N52ND ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254-1707

BUCHMANN

I am looking for anyone researching the Buchmann surname, especially John Adam Buchmann, his wife Marie Dorothea Trier. They arrived in New York on June 13, 1837 and settled in Niagara Falls, New York. I have alot of information to share. (20/Mar/1997)
Debie Blindauer1420 Lincoln Ave, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081

BUEHRING

Do you know where Christian Friedrich Wilhelm BUEHRING is buried? His son, Friedrich Wilhelm Buehring is buried at St. Michael's, Wolcottsville, NY. Interested in ascendency of this branch. - Jan 2000
J. Johnson
PO Box 35
Elizabethtown IN 47232

BULGER

Looking for descendant families of Patrick BULGER born 1801 Ireland and died 1869 Lockport, NY. ST. PATRICK. He married Antoinette MURPHY born 1810 Ireland and died 1880 in Lockport, NY. Their family included nine children. Both Patrick and Antoinette are buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery. (Tues Sept 2 1997 at 13:11:56)
FRANK WALDECK

BULLOCK / BARRY

Seeking information on families of George BULLOCK and Elizabeth BARRY who lived at 178 Vine Street, Lockport, for most of their years. (Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 22:32:19)
Jack Proud

BUND

Looking for the family of Daniel Bund. Daniel married Mary WEHNER and moved to southern lower Michigan in the late 1860 or early 1870s. A death certificate for Daniel says his father was Peter Bund. There is a Lena Bund buried in the cememtery along with Daniel here in Michigan. I believe Lena to be a older sister or mother. Daniel and Mary's first son, Mathias was born in Pendleton, Niagara County, on November 10, 1866. Mary's death certificate says her father was a Joseph Weaver but all church records say that his name was Wehner. Daniel was a farmer and owned 51 acres in Monroe County Michigan. Any help would be appreciated - Feb. 1999
Linda Hogan
46200 Hull Road
Belleville, Michigan 48111-3534