New York

History of Ontario County New York

Canandaigua Lake PostCard

The second volume of the work, The History of Ontario County New York, and Its People, is a volume of genealogical and family history. In it are chronicles of the people who have made Ontario County what it is. These records are presented in a series of independent narratives relating to lineal family heads, and the most conspicuous representatives down to the 20th century, giving it a distinct personal interest. The first installment of this series includes over 900+ biographies.

Chenango County, New York Genealogy

This collection was extracted from the History of Chenango and Madison Counties, New York. The genealogy data we’re providing below is specific to the Chenango County portion of the book, except for the Native American History. It presently contains only the towns of Afton and Sherburne.

Biographical Sketch of Warner L. Eddy, M. D.

One of the successful medical practitioners of Rock Island County is the subject of this review, who for fifteen years has followed his profession at Milan with a steadily increasing business. Dr. Eddy is a native of the Empire State, having been born in Madison County, New York, December 17, 1869. He is a son of Homer and Edith S. (Townsend) Eddy. His father was born in Madison County, New York, May 22, 1842, and his mother in Cape May County, New Jersey, May 17, 1846. The parents were married in New Jersey, and after a residence of several years … Read more

New York Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Albany County Briggs, Abraham Bostwick, John & Betsey Morrison, Ephraim Starkweather, Billings Cayuga County Hall, Benajah Heirs Jennings, Esbon Hewitt, Lewis Hills, Eleazer Stivers, Margaret Van … Read more

Pequot War 1634-1638

In 1634 the the Pequot Tribe initiated peace negotiations with the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They wanted the English to re-establish trade and arbitrate a peace settlement with the Narragansetts. The Bay Colony responded with demands for exorbitant tribute (1000 fathoms of wampum) and the surrender of the killers, something the Pequots were not prepared to do. In the same year, John Stone was murdered by the Pequots on the Connecticut River. It may be that he was thought to be a Dutchman, and one of the murderers of Tatobem. Stone was known to the Bay Colony authorities as a privateer … Read more

New York, War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

New York Census Records

A census is an official enumeration of the population in a particular area. In addition to counting the inhabitants of an area, the census generally collects other vital information, such as names, ages, citizenship status, and ethnic background. Each census can prove to be invaluable in painting a portrait of a family at a particular place and time. For genealogists, census records have become the go-to tool when conducting research in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In theory, census enumerate every person in every household, in ever district, in every town, in the state or country the census … Read more

New York Cemetery Records Onondaga to Saratoga Counties

New York Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the New York county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Onondaga County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Onondaga County, New York Tombstone Transcription Project) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Kenneth Wooster’s Webpage) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Ontario County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Ontario County, New York Tombstone Transcription Project) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Orange County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Orleans County NY Cemeteries … Read more

New York Cemetery Records Schenectady to Yates Counties

New York Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the New York county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Schenectady County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Schoharie County NY Cemeteries Schuyler County NY Cemeteries Seneca County NY Cemeteries Steuben County NY Cemeteries West Hill Cemetery Following Cemeteries (hosted at Steuben County, New York Tombstone Transcription Project) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Suffolk County NY Cemeteries Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium Interment IndexThis database contains the indexes to over 215,000 cremations … Read more

New York Cemetery Records Lewis to Oneida Counties

New York Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the New York county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Lewis County NY Cemeteries Livingston County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries hosted at Livingston County, New York Tombstone Transcription Project Madison County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries hosted at Madison County, New York NYGenWeb Monroe County NY Cemeteries The extensive online listings for Monroe County, New York cemetery records should provide researchers with a clear picture of what is still available. The … Read more

New York Cemetery Records Chautauqua to King Counties

New York Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the New York county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Chautauqua County NY Cemeteries Smith Cemetery Following Cemeteries hosted at Chautauqua County NY GenWeb Archives Following Cemeteries hosted at Interment Chemung County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Tri-Counties Genealogy & History Sites ) Chenango County NY Cemeteries Following Cemeteries (hosted at Chenango County, New York Tombstone Transcription Project) Following Cemeteries (hosted at Interment) Columbia County NY Cemeteries Cortland County NY Cemeteries … Read more

New York Cemetery Records Albany to Cayuga

New York records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the New York county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Albany County NY Cemeteries Rural Cemetery Records Following cemeteries (hosted at Albany County New York USGenWeb) Following cemeteries (hosted at Interment.net) Allegany County NY Cemeteries Cuba CemeteriesThe town of Cuba is located in Allegany County, which is in western New York. The town of Cuba has made three cemetery databases available on its website. Click the Community tab, select Cemeteries, … Read more

Biography of John Leo McLaughlin

JOHN LEO McLAUGHLIN – There is a man in Pittsfield who is the living exponent of the principle put into practical use in that city, to wit: That a cooperative coal yard can be run successfully over a course of years, secure good coal for its customers, pay dividends to its shareholders and a patronage refund to its consumers, and at the same time disabuse the general public’s mind of the idea that such a scheme of business cannot be made to pay. The man who has demonstrated the above salient facts is John Leo McLaughlin, manager of the Pittsfield … Read more

Biography of Howard W. Hosford

HOWARD W. HOSFORD, who has risen from humble beginnings to the position of general manager of the Norwood Manufacturing Company, of Florence, a village of Northampton, Massachusetts, has also given of his valued services, technical knowledge and administrative capacity to his home city, having served four consecutive terms twelve years, as a member of the City Water Commission, a body whose offices and powers are of immense importance to the domestic, industrial and civic life as well as to the healthfulness of the community in general. In performing this duty to the city, Mr. Hosford has exhibited the dependable and … Read more

Biography of William Fisk Eastman

William Fiske Eastman, co-editor with P. S. McGlynn, of the Moline Daily Dispatch and Weekly Review-Dispatch, and postmaster of Moline, was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson County, New York, November 11, 1844. His parents were Charles W. Eastman, Doctor of Medicine, and Cynthia (Fiske) Eastman. He attended the public schools of his native village and Union Academy in the neighboring village of Belleville. Graduating there he attended Union College at Schenectady, New York, graduating in the scientific course in 1866, and taking first honors of that course. In the meantime he had been teaching in the district schools, earning in this … Read more

Biography of John H. Thornton

Mr. John H. Thornton, veteran of the Civil War and for many years employed in the Government service at Rock Island Arsenal, was born in Ireland June 24, 1847, and died at his home in Moline July 9, 1903. He was the son of Patrick and Mary Thornton and came to America with his parents while an infant, aged nine months. The mother died in Rochester, New York, after which the father removed to Philadelphia, from which city, at the age of sixteen, young Thornton enlisted, July 26, 1862, in Company Fifty-three, Twenty-Ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Third Infrntry. His Company … Read more

Biography of Mark Ashdown

Mark Ashdown, deceased, for many years a resident of Port Byron and Coe Townships, was, during his lifetime, one of the best known and respected of the many long time residents of this county. He was born in County Kent, in England. on the third day of June, 1851, and died May 31, 1907. He came to America early and in late years became prominent in local public life as an ardent Prohibitionist and the holder of various public offices in this county at various times. Not until early in 1907 did death finally claim Mr. Ashdown, after he had … Read more

Biography of Major James M. Beardsley

The above named and beloved patriot was of that branch of the Beardsley family which trace their genealogy in America as far back as 1628. Major Beardsley was born October 30, 1833, at Ellington, Chautauqua County (near the reservation of the Six Nations), New York State; died at Rock Island, August 22, 1903. He came to his future home, this city, in the middle 50’s, while still in his teens, and, though young he was, his inordinate intellect, retentive mind and assiduity had enabled him to attain a thorough academic training. Being admitted to the bar, Mr. Beardsley soon won … Read more

Biography of Col. Ezra M. Beardsley

Perhaps throughout Rock Island County there is no name so often recalled or regarded among old settlers as that of Colonel Ezra M. Beardsley, unless it be those of the late Major James M. Beardsley, or the former’s brother, James M. Beardsley. The life of Ezra was one of incessant activity and brilliant success, and up to the time of his death and since he was highly esteemed as an exemplary citizen, a patriot of the most courageous and pronounced character, and a man whom all were delighted to call friend. Strong as iron, he was a child; gentle as … Read more