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Vital Records of Sheffield Massachusetts, 1733-1792

Map of Sheffield, Harstville, Southfield and New Marlborough Massachusetts

The vital records of Sheffield, Massachusetts from 1733 to 1792 detail the town’s historical births, marriages, and deaths. While names and dates are transcribed accurately, some wording has been abbreviated for clarity. Marriage records often specify the union of couples, while birth records typically include parental names. Notably, some families lack marriage entries, starting instead with a child’s birth. The records also document a few out-of-wedlock births, emphasizing lineage through parental names, even in adult death records.

History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

History of Ontario County, New York

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

Biographical Sketch of Clark Galusha

Clark Galusha, born on October 11, 1824, in Otsego County, was raised in a rural area with limited educational resources. He became a knowledgeable man through self-study, primarily working as a farmer after settling in Phelps, Ontario County, in 1864. Galusha served in the Fiftieth New York Engineers Corps during the Civil War. An active community member, he was a Republican, a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church, and an authority on history. He passed away on May 28, 1906, having married Eunice Burnette, with whom he had several children.

Biographical Sketch of George S. Galusha

George S. Galusha, born on July 14, 1859, in Italy, New York, moved to Phelps in 1864. He completed his education locally and pursued farming as his primary vocation, with a brief foray into sheep-raising in Kansas. After a stint in the shoe trade from 1893 to 1898, he returned to farming. Active in local governance, he served as road commissioner and town committeeman. George married Mary Isabelle Thatcher in 1877, and they have one daughter, Georgia Gladys.