James SCARBOROUGH, his wife Sarah, and their children, William and Mary Ann,
arrived in New York City from London, England aboard the Yorktown on
November 12, 1855. They immediately settled in Hartland, Niagara, New York
where they added six more children to their family. Most of the descendants
of James and Sarah still live in Niagara, Orleans, and Genessee Counties. I
am looking for contacts from all descending lines. I would also like to
know if they had relatives or friends in Hartland who attracted them to the
area - Dec 1999
E. F. 'Gene' Scarborough
Palo Alto, CA
Seeking information about Christian (1825-1914) and Carolina SCHEUNEMANN (1832-1920). Both born in Germany and emigrated to United States in 1872-1873, settling in Lewiston, New York. At some later time, they moved to Buffalo/West Seneca, New York - Sat., June 6, 1998.
Carl Kalota
William and wife Maria Charlotte Wilhelmine (ERDMANN) came to America in 1843 to Niagara, New York. They had 3 sons: August, Fredrick, and William. They may have moved to Michigan or elsewhere. Would like to hear from someone that knows of any descendants. We are compiling a history of the family. (Monday, June 16, 1997 at 00:58:34)
Mike and Pat Erdmann
Star Route Box 214
Lyman, Wyoming 82937
Looking for descendants of Charles SEAGER living in
Lockport, Niagara County, New York in 1860. Charles enlisted in the
8th Reg. NY Heavy Art. during Civil War. He was a Corporal.
I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Nancy C. Adkins
1035 Noel Drive
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-2235
I am searching for my grandmother's kinfolk of Cora Bell SEIBEL, born about 1880
She was the daughter of George Seibel and Emma nee Turner. She married Stephen COLLINS in Lockport, NY, in 1900. (Sun Dec 29 1997)
Charles S. Valleau
Searching for information on my g-g-grandfather Philip SHAVER.
I have a family bible which records him as dying in Cambria,
on July 02, 1828 and also listed his marriage to Helen
Delia THOMAS on Mar. 15, 1822 in Cambria. Any info
on him or his wife would be greatly appreciated.(02 MAY 1997)
Clarence Place
102 Clarence Street
Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3T 2V1
Looking for Maria COTTON wife of Alvah SHELDON married September 1825. Maria born October 6, 1801
Berkshire County, MA; died 1883 Richland County, OH. Alvah born August 17, 1799 VT; died September 1858 Richland County, OH.
Children: Nathan, Thomas, Emma, Mary (Polly), William, Francis,
Sarah all born New York. Maria emigrated from MA to Penfield, NY about 1824 with her uncle (name
unknown) and remained near Rochester NY (possibly Lockport) for 12 years. Family moved to Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY about
1837, stayed until about 1855 and moved to New Philadelphia, OH and
stayed there until Fall 1857 and moved to Jackson Township, Richland County, OH.
Any help would be appreciated, especially with ancestors and descendants. (Oct 15 1997)
Terry Wilson
40 South Gamble Street
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-4380
Seeking information on descendants/ascendants of Whitaker
SHERIFF and Sarah BUKITT SHERIFF who were married 12 May
1828 in Frodingham, England. Their son, Henry SHERIFF,
emigrated from England before 1870. Henry SHERIFF is my
great-grandfather. He is listed in the 1875 Somerset
census as a farm owner. Will share information. (Wed Jun 18 1997)
Yvonne LaPorte Attwood
Searching for Henry SHERMAN born l806 in either MA or NY. and Sabrina SPENCER born unknown.
Show in the 1840 and 1850 Wilson, Niagara County, NY Census. They moved to Tuscola County, MI
by 1860. I am seeking information on both individuals....I know nothing about Sabrina or her family.
Henry's parents were last known to be in Penfield and Webster, Monroe Co., NY. Please respond....(Tues Sept 9 1997 at 00:13:10)
Sandy Patterson
Anyone researching SHOEBRIDGE from Niagara Falls, NY? (22/Feb/1997)
Howard Jensen
55 Country Club Drive
Largo, FLORIDA 33771-5609
Seeking any information of the SILVERNAIL Family living in Niagara County circa 1850-1890's in the Newfane and Cambria areas. John, son, Cornelius, perhaps David and Daniel. Also, looking for information on Wealthy Bardwell who had a son, Jerrit born 1850, Newfane - Dec 1999
Dorris Smith
I am looking for the family of Simon & Wealthy {MERRILL} HOAG.
Wealthy Merrill was born Nov 8,1799 in Vrooman's Land, NY. She married Simon HOAG about 1820 in Laurens, NY. They lived in Somerset, NY. Would like to
know all the children's names. Wealthy HOAG died May 13, 1871 in Somerset, NY. Wealthy Merrill HOAG was the daughter of Elisah Merrill
and Anna Vrooman Hover - Dec. 1998.
Vicki Johnston
303 Susan Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
Any information on SKUTT / SCUTT in Niagara County, especially Somerset, New York - March 1999.
L. Krueger
I am looking for the family of JAMES CAMPBELL and SUSAN, SUSANNA SLOAN. They were married in Cherry Valley, NY., and removed to the town of Niagra. They had a large family, one of whom was JAMES CAMPBELL who married DEBORAH HOVEY and removed to the town of Seneca, NY. They must have moved to Niagra, somewhere around the early 1800's. Please e-mail any response. Thanks, Nancy. (Fri Nov 7 1997)
Nancy Ulrich
5387 Garrison Circle
San Jose, CA 95123
I am searching for the names of the parents of Francis Edmund SMITH, called Frank, born 23 Oct 1852 in Lockport, NY.
His siblings were William, Lucy and Albert. Albert went to Waco, Tx. He was still alive after 1935. Frank moved west and on July 4, 1874,in Junction City, Ks. married Cynthia Ann BELDEN. She was born in Vermillion Ill. on 16 Nov 1854. They lived their whole married life in Kansas. They had seven children, my grandfather being one of them. Ross Francis Smith b. 7-9-1886,in Ks. Frank died in Winona, Ks. on 7-29-1935. We have the history of the Beldens and would like to discover the Smiths. Would appreciate any leads on this family of SMITHS. Thanks - June 1999.
Caroline Smith Sherwin or [email protected]
I am trying to find out more information on a soldier I have a picture of. Can you help me? The soldier is WILLIAM SMITH, a resident of Lockport, Niagara County, NY. He was probably 23-33 years old at the time of the Civil War. He was living in Lockport at the time of his enlistment, and I found him there still on the 1890 Veterans' Census. What NY Army Regiment did he belong to? Any information is much appreciated!!!
Marcus McLemore
William SONGS shows up in the 1850 Lockport, Niagara County, NY census, page 121. I wonder if he or any of the family show up in any history books of Niagara County, land records or atlas. This is a very rare name and I can not find that much on the family, or perhaps someone from Niagara County is also researching this family. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance from Southern California - Dec 1999
Carol K. Songs-Hansing
I am looking for information about Esther RIGGS, daughter of Jedediah RIGGS and Eunice BARNUM, who was born in Hartland/Royalton, Niagara County, New York, in the early 1800's. She married __ SOULES and lived in New York for several years. Some children were Alonzo SOULES, Esther SOULES, Isaac B. SOULES, and Laura SOULES, some of whom later moved with their mother to Michigan (c. 1858-1870) - April 1999.
Mike Henry
117 E. 16th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
I am looking for any information about my ancestor. His name as Alexander GILLETT born August 10, 1802 at Vermont. His family later moved to Niagara County, New York where he married Elizabeth (Betty, Louisa) SPENCER. The family later moved to Ingham Co., Mi.
If you have any information about my family, please email me - Nov 1999
Mr. Shannon Rathbun
2679 South Canal Road
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Looking for children of Dexter P. SPRAGUE and Elizabeth DICKERMAN. They had one child, Louisa SPRAGUE born Jan 9, 1811, in Olcott, Niagara County, NY. Louisa SPRAGUE married William WHEELER in Hartland, Niagara County, NY on March 6, 1834. Would like any information on children or marriage of Dexter and Elizabeth DICKERMAN. Dexter was born in Clarendon, VT--the son of Jesse SPRAGUE and Esther DEXTER. (Sat Aug 16 1997 @ 14:53:02)
Jane Roberts, 18 Algird Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Jacob LUDWIG was my fourth great-grandfather. He was born in
1792 in Pennsylvania and died in 1849. Sometime after 1810
he moved to Lockport, New York. He was a school teacher and
in 1836 was elected Commissioner of Common Schools of
Lockport. In 1837 he was elected Collector in Lockport, NY.
He married Sarah SPRANG (1797-1873) and they had at least
one son, Lewis J. LUDWIG, born Feb. 1828 and died in 1908 in
Michigan. Any information on this couple and their children
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! (Wed Oct 8 1997 at 07:36:01)
Teressa Linacre,
5451 Maple Ridge Road
Haslett, MI 48840
Researching the George Sprout family from Wolcottsville/Royalton areas. He was born around 1840 and married to Olive Dewey. They 6 children. Please contact me if you know anything about this family. (14/Jan/1997)
Sandy Mietz Allen118 Pilling Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
I am seeking information on Ephraim Hiram SQUIRE(S) born
August 13, 1780 in Conneneticut. He was in the Niagara area
during the War of 1812. He married a Sarah WILCOXS date of birth is April 4, 1787.
(WILLCOCKS?) from New York in 1815.
Ephraim's brother, Hiram G.D. SQUIRE was granted land in
Nigara in 1849. In "Index of Deeds of Niagara County," Deed
Index 1800-1860, Volume 455, p. 636 states that Hiram had Lot
43, Section ?, Town 15, Range 8.(transcribed from Book 41,
p. 515, of the county records office). Any clue would help immensely!! Thank you - Dec 1999
Deanna Lutz, 3471-E Scott Circle, Washington, DC 20336-5315
Looking for information on a John Stack, Sr. He was born in Ireland and died in Niagara Falls in the late 1960's. Had two sons, Thomas and John. He worked for the railroad. Wife's first name was Mary - Oct 1999
Tim Stack
Anthony STAVES and Sarah COLE were married 21 June 1832 at Lockport. They were the parents of 18 children. Both are buired at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
I would like to exchange data on ancestors and descendants - Dec 1999
Catherine Renschler, PO Box 8, Juniata NE 68955
Looking for John STENSON, born in Nottingham, England
July 22, 1805. Died September 2, 1850 in Niagara Falls, New York.
All information would be welcome. Thanks, Toni Dakan (Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 12:37:21)
Toni Dakan, 2338 Branner Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Looking for any data on a John M. STOKES (b. 1818 in NY, d. 1879 in WI) and his wife Lucinda BUGBEE (b. 1822 in NY, d. 1888 in WI). Thier oldest son, Elias STOKES, was born in Niagara Co. NY on 17 Sept 1840. They had 3 other children born in NY (Cordelia, b. 1839, Mary, b. 1843 and John, b. 1844). I'm searching for an exact date of birth on John M. STOKES and any data on his parents and Lucinda's parents. I have data on most decendents and am willing to share. Thanks! (26/Feb/1997)
Jim RoyerRt. 3, Box 154-5, Altus, OK 73521
Zebedee STOUT died March 23, 1850 and was buried in the Old Methodist Cemetery in Olcott, Niagara County, New York. He was survived by his second wife, Thankful. Zeb had these children: (1) John (2) Francis (3) Benjamin (4) Sarah (5) Arminda (6) Isaac (7) Seneca.
The #2 son, Francis, was residing in Lenawee, Michigan at the time of Zebedee's death. I'm trying to find a will or obituary or other proof of the Zebedee - Francis father-son relationship. Zebedee's siblings had relationships with Masonic lodges in NY but I'm not aware of Zeb himself being a member (although he might have been). Zeb's first wife was Eunice "Nucy" Hagaman; they were married June 14, 1798 in Hunterdon, New Jersey. She preceded him in death - Feb 1999.
Sheryl Stout Parker
Houston, Texas
Jonathon STOWELL died in Royalton Township on September 9, 1828. He was born June 1767 and his wife Elizabeth was born 1752 and died August 7, 1828. Their daughter Lovina born February 3, 1803 and died July 27, 1831 in Niagara County. She was married to Justus WELSH. Would like to know the parents of Jonathon & Elizabeth. This is all I have on them except I have decendants of the WELSH family and would gladly share this information. (Sunday, October 5, 1997 at 18:48:16)
George Welsh
4583 Nettz Road
Oregon, Il 61061
I am looking for any information on the family of Stephen Bradley STREET.
He was living in Lockport in March 1839 with wife Sally (or Sarah),
nee Way. He bought land in Livingston County, Michigan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Vickie Christiansen - Sun Feb 15, 1998
Does anyone have information on either Daniel or Arick SUTHERLAND? They were living in Royalton in 1835 when my great-grandfather, Mason Montgomery SUTHERLAND, was born to one of them. They possibly were Baptists.
Joel S. Rhoads - Fri Feb 13, 1998
Looking for any information on Henry J. SWANN and Bessie S. born abt 1877 somewhere in Niagara county had 7 children
Evelyn A. Swann b abt 1911; Leonard H.Swann b abt 1913;
Raymond Swann b abt 1915; George B.Swann b abt 1916;
Earle Swann b abt 1917 in Niagara married Genevieve Geraldine Lort mar 23 feb 1941 Lockport, Niagara, NY;
had 4 son all born in Niagara county N.Y.
Bessbie Swann abt 1922
Lovina Swann abt 1924
Any information on this family would be helpful. Thanks! (Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at 19:14:04)
Mark R Lort
15818 N52nd Street, Scottsdale AZ 85254-1707
Looking for any information on William SWEENEY born 1814, IRL
died 1869 in Twp Hartland. His wife Mary DeLANEY
born 1827 IRL died twp Hartland. Both are buried in
St Stephen R.C. Middleport NY. They had four children: Mary SWEENEY born abt 1851; Cornelius SWEENEY abt 1857; John SWEENEY born 1859 Married Mary RAVALT; Mary SWEENEY born ABT 1862. Edward SWEENEY born 23 OCT 1866 in Medina, Orlean County died 18 DEC 1933 mar Rosalie Emilie Auguste PAGEL/POGEL
6 AUG 1902 Holy Trinity Church, in the hamlet of Wolcottsville, NY.(02 MAY 1997)
Mark R.LORT, 15818 N 52nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1707
I am looking for information about David and Emaline SWEET who were living at Wilson, New York at the time of the 1850 Census. David Sweet was born in the state of Rhode Island about 1799; looking for location of birth in RI. Emaline was born abt 1805 in NY. They had five children: Cordelia born circa 1827, Frances born circa 1831, David born circa 1839, Henry born circa 1843 and Delaney born circa 1846. My gg-grandparents, William and Angeline (Briggs) Brewer were living with the Sweet family at the time of the 1850 census. Angeline's brother, George Briggs was also living there at that time.
Two of David's sisters married John and Gardiner Joslin. I believe that my ggg-grandmother Orra Joslin was their sister. Orra was the mother of George Briggs and Angeline (Briggs) Brewer. I would appreciate any help, thank you - Jan 2000<
Mary Griffin
143 Woodstock
Cement City, MI 49233