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SARGENT -- Am Looking for connections to anyone with the name SERGENT/SERGEANT/SARGENT. My gggg grandfather, Thomas Sergeant m, Sarah SISSON DEFOREST in 1826. I think the date may be an error, because all their children were b, before 1826-unless Thomas had a first wife. Sarah was previously married.. They were: John (twin to James) b. 1802 m. Isabelle JACOX in 1826> Otsego county, NY James(twin to John and my ggg grandfather) m Fanny HALE in 1824.> to Jefferson co, WI Lewis b. 1807 m. Mary "Polly" WENTWORTH . Cortland co, NY Elizabeth"Betsy" m Rufus COOPER in abt 1835> to Tioga co, NY Lucy Ann m Isaac MILLER in 1834.(Not Known where last residence was ) I have a Sergeant Family History of this family to 1908 and also a GEDCOM I will share. Would love to share all data with a long lost relative!

kresl@elknet.net Penny Kresl cfv Feb 8, 1998

SAUNDERS -- I am interested in Saunders family in Harpursville area of Broome County. Tobias (b.1783 - Montgomery Co. then) John and Mary Saunders, Rowland, James, Luke.

bad address 6/17/15 Steve Saunders cfv Mar 8, 1998

SAWTELL(E) -- SAWTELL(E), John settled in Port Dickinson in 1787. His will probated on 30DEC1815 mentions sons Luther (1779-1814), Calvin, Benjamin, Edmund, and Levi; daughters Lydia, Anna and Minney; wife Susannah. According to SAR records Capt. John Sawtell was part of the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill. His son Luther married Catherine BEVIER (1782-1853) in 1799. Luther was an officer in the New York Third Regiment (Tioga and Broome County) at time of his death. Luther's son Neely (1805-1867) married Abigail ALLISON (1804-1894) in 1825. Any information on the origins of John Sawtelle and his wife Susannah would be greatly appreciated.

snye@tir.com Sandy Nye Dec 22, 1998

SCHERMERHORN -- Betsy SCHERMERHORN, b. about 1820 in Broome Co., prob. Union, marr. Dennison ROBBINS. She died 27 Feb. 1860, and is bur. Riverside Cem. Parents are unknown, but the only head of family at the time of her birth was Abraham SCHERMERHORN, who is the one bur. in Broome co. too. His stone says born Sept 15, 1789 and died Oct 15, 1853 next to wife Gertrude, b. May 1, 1777 and died Sept 9 1863. In 1850 Abraham, Gertrude are found together with son Simeon, 42 and d. Nancy Finch, 22. Does anyone have any information on this SCHERMERHORN family that might shed light on the connection with Betsy? Does anyone know where Abraham and Gertrude came from?

Bobtny@aol.com Bob Taylor Jan 26, 1998

SCHILLING -- Looking for anyone that maybe related to Josephine Broome, dau. of the Broome family of this county. BROOME married Schilling. They had a son name was Roland Schilling. Anyone that can help please email.

RJones0007@AOL.Com Ray Jones Feb 8, 1999

SCOUTEN -- John SCOUTEN, born ca. 1800, married Electa PRATT and probably lived in Colesville, Broome Co. He is believed to have died young (ca. 1840). John and Electa had at least two children: Roena (1831-1914) and Aeminda. Roena married Jonathan STAATS and lived in Binghamton. Seeking information on SCOUTEN family and ancestors.

challeen@prodigy.net Gordon Challeen Jan 11, 1998

SCREEN -- William Screen is found in 1850 U.S. Census living in Chenango township, Broome Co. I want to know if he was from the Irish SCREEN family that came from Galway or Tipparary, Ireland.

tmgreen@batnet.com Tom Green (Screen) Jan 26, 1998
Los Altos, CA

SEARLES -- I am trying to find the parents of Abraham SEARLES who according to the 1865 state census was born in Delaware Co. Abraham is in Broome Co in 1850 census married to a Julia Ann. I believe this is Julia Ann SMITH for many reason [over 25 year of research] the daughter of Zenus SMITH and his wife Leafe. Julia Ann in 1853 and is buried in Broome Co. Abraham's second wife is Emily HARPER Merritt the widow of Joseph M Merritt. Emily is listed on the 1865 census as being born in Delaware Co. I have no clues as to where in Delaware Co. There is another Abraham H SEARLES in the same general area [Broome, Chenango] that gets tossed into the mess just for spice. I think it may be by Abraham's nephew. Any help to find where Abraham comes from would be terrific. Also I am trying to figure out which Abraham H is a Justice of the Peace in Broome Co. I found him signing a document for a relative on the other side of the family by accident. I have looked at the records listing the appintment of J of P and he must be in the missing years. I would love to find a marriage record for Abraham and Julia Ann. Maybe then I would have the proof of the Zenus SMITH connection. It is a gotta be, just no proof YET. Thank you, Linda

bad address 6/17/15 Linda Sullivan cfv Jan 21, 1999

SHORT -- Researching David CASWELL, son of Timothy CASWELL. David was born May 1806 in Warren, Herkimer County, NY. Timothy was married to Mercy Short. Timothy moved his family, including 12-year old David, to Broome Co, NY in 1818. I would love to hear from anyone with ties to the CASWELL or SHORT lines.

LawRoots@aol.com Lou Ann Walker cfv Jan 16, 1998

SIGNOR -- Seeking information on the SIGNOR line, many off-springs moved to Broome Co. from Delaware Co, NY. Am interesetd in anything about this surname as I have data on the family arriving in the States and on the 1800's. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

joanduffy@erols.com Alan Malz Oct 24, 1998

SIMONS -- My Grandfather's family is susposed to have had a home in Binghamton around 1895 with my gf being born in 1879. Their names were Edward & Katherine Simons and they had children named Edward [Jr.?] David, Bessie and Christine. Bessie married a Roy Roby and Edward [Jr.?] married an Ethel Estell Corwin from Great Bend, PA [1902]. I know all about them [Edward and Estell] from 1902 on but nothing about his parents.

JCS30@prodigy.net John Simons Dec 22, 1998

SINSABAUGH/SINCERBEAUX -- I am compiling a family history of the descendants of the Sensebach settlers in New York. Please contact me and we can exchange information if you have a Sinsabaugh line.

s.sinsabaugh@worldnet.att.net Steve Sinsabaugh cfv Jan 11, 1998

SMITH -- Looking for information on the SMITH and EDSON/EDISON families of Broom Co. in the 1820's. Jane Edson daughter of Guy was born 23 feb 1825 and married George A. Smith in Broom 9 june 1847. George was born in Broom 23 mar 1825. They moved to Wisconsin in the 1850's.

TSTOIKES@aol.com Terri STOIKES Sep 07, 1998

SMITH -- I am seeking information on William E. SMITH and his wife, Matilda ZEIGLER who were the parents of Leon Ray SMITH. Leon Ray SMITH was born in Binghampton, Broome County, NY on June 3, 1893 and later married Olive Mary RUSSELL (possibly in Michigan or Ontario, Canada). Leon and Olive had a son, Marvin Russell SMITH, who was born on February 1, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Marvin Russell SMITH married Betty Lee STRICKLAND in Los Angeles, California on September 29, 1943. Marvin and Betty were my in-laws. All the above named persons are now deceased so any help would be greatly appreciated. No other information about the Smith's, Zeigler's or Russell's is known.

JanaMPV@aol.com JanaMPV July 10, 1998

SMITH -- Looking for Information on Charles E. Smith b 1858 d. Binghamton NY jul 3, 1901 spouse Minnie Bill Puffer b Feb 11, 1868. He was a foreman with Stickley Furniture at time of death. Parents of my father C Douglas Smith. Will exchange information.

rdsmith@ipa.net Ralph D. Smith Sep 13, 1998

SMITH -- Still looking for information on Erastus SMITH jr who was born (supposedly) Lisle, Broome County. Also looking for info his wife Rachel Louisa SPAULDING of the Jacob Spaulding family.These two are found in Calhoun County, Michigan at a later date, Had child Lyman Smith and others. Any further info re: Erastus ancestors appreciated.

Ddmart@carlsbadnm.com Dallas D Martin Sep 07, 1998

SMITH -- Can anyone help me with Enoch SMITH who married Eunice COMSTOCK. *The History and Genealogy of The Comstock Family in America* gives Eunice' brother as Truman Comstock who died at Windsor, Broome County NY. My question is this: did Enoch and Eunice have a son named Truman Comstock Smith. My ancestor by that name (Truman Comstock Smith) was born 1807 in Broome County NY. Was he named after his mother's brother Truman Comstock?

Interestingly, the Comstock book calls (Enoch) Smith *of Cincinnati.* That Cincinnati part seems almost incredible, but who knows. (Incredible in that it would have been so far out west for those days.) At any rate, my theory is that Eunice Comstock and Enoch Smith were the parents of my Truman Comstock Smith, named after Eunice' brother.

Whether Enoch and Eunice were his parents I am not absolutely certain. However, what I definitely know is that Truman Comstock SMITH was born 29 Jan 1807 in Broome County, New York He was married in Broome County (Jul 1831) to Hannah Henrietta CONRAD (born: 7 Jul 1814 in New York). A year after they were married, Truman and Henrietta took their baby daughter Harriet and moved from Broome County NY, to Ashtabula County OH, later to St. Clair County MI, and their family grew. Finally some of them moved on to Iowa, homesteading around northeastern IA towns of Chester, Lime Springs, Cresco, Decorah, and Forest City Township. (that vicinity!)

Does anyone recognize these Broome County people? I'd love to share and compare with anyone on these pioneering Smiths and Comstocks and Conrads.

rshepherd@shastalink.k12.ca.us Robert "Bob" Shepherd Sep 13, 1998 PO Box 1388
Cottonwood CA 96022

SNICALE -- I am trying to locate surname SNICALE in the Binghamton, Broome County, NY area. My father John Justin Snicale was born and raised in Binghamton on May 2nd, 1922. His mother was Frances Mary Snicale. She had 2 sisters, Nora Elizabeth Snicale and Emily Snicale (she went by Emily, but this may not have been her first name - possibly her middle). I have not been able to come up with any thing accept a Gerald Snicale (he lived in New York State at some time) that died in New Jersey in the late 1960's, I'm not sure if he is related but he is the only other person I have found with that surname other than by brothers and father.

JSnicale@prodigy.net Jeff Snicale Dec 22, 1998

SNOW -- I am searching for information on Rev. Fred G. Snow who lived in Binghamton in 1956. I need information on his parents and siblings. Would like to make contact with any of his family that may still be in the area.

pattree@willapabay.org Sue Pattillo May 3, 1998

SPENCER -- Looking for any info on an Orlando H. Spencer born about 1822 in NY.

bands@neo.rr.com Brenda Nov 28, 1998

SPENCER -- I am looking for the children of Jabez Spencer and Mary Lawton. One of their children was Cyril Lawton Spencer, born in New Hampshire in 1805, but married to Prudence Fuller in Broome Co. in 1832. Jabez himself also shows up in an 1825 census along with a few other names like Dan, Addison, Gaius and Phineas. Are these Jabez's children? Any help would be appreciated.

ectc@proaxis.com Lisa Lowell Apr 18, 1999

SQUIRES -- I am looking for the Squires, Ogden and Brink families of Broome County. Harriet Ogden was born about 1800-1810, married Zachariah Squires, son of J.Zachariah Squires, born about 1780-85, who married Catherine Brink.

Lithoed1@aol.com Ed Hamilton Oct 11, 1998

STAATS -- STAATS/LOWN - John V. STAATS (1800-1884) married Martha LOWN (1805-1893) ca. 1823 at Schoharie Co. They removed ca. 1831 to Chenango (Binghamton), Broome Co. Where they lived the rest of their lives. Of 14 children, 12 are known: Elijah, Prudence Armsby, Catherine Ryndes, Jonathan, Nancy Holmsby, Betsy, Malvina, Maria Martin, Elizabeth, Helen, Martha Snyder and Cornelius. Seeking information on ancestors and descendants of John and Martha. Will share data.

challeen@prodigy.net Gordon Challeen Jan 11, 1998

STONE -- I am looking for more on the descendants and ancestors of these families. Have info to share on STONES.
1 Archibald STONE b: May 29, 1811 Farnham, Qu�bec, Canada d: April 6, 1890 Binghamton (Broome), NY
. +Amelia MONROE b: March 30, 1810 Ridgefield (Fairfield), CT m: September 15, 1839 Lysander (Onondaga), NY d: 1896 Binghamton (Broome), NY Father: Charles MONROE Mother: Unknown Curtis
2 Winfield Scott STONE b: February 1, 1842 Lysander (Onondaga), NY d: July 20, 1914 Binghamton (Broome), NY
.... +Betsey Ann TERRELL b: January 16, 1846 Courtland (Courtland), NY m: March 28, 1871 Courtland (Courtland), NY d: 1932 Binghamton (Broome), NY Father: Garry TERRELL Mother: Betsey HOWE

dpeters1@gte.net Dianne Carr Peterson cfv Mar 08, 1998
PO Box 302
Marion, OH 43301-0302

SULLIVAN -- Danl. SULLIVAN, b.1803, Co. Kerry, Ire. Emig. to Binghamton abt.1850 w/wife Margaret LYNCH (b.1814) and kids: DANL.Jr- moved fr. Bing'ton to northern Pa.; JOHN "Black Jack" Sullivan-lost hand in mill accid.; CATH.m.Timothy Galvin; JAMES-work Susq.RR; JOHANNA b.1844 m. Patk. Roche (no issue). Danl.& Margt. SULLIVAN had 3 more kids in US: DENNIS 1855 (had dau. Johanna who m.Cerfton); CHAS.1857; MARGARET 1859 m. John Jos. MADDEN (they d. young; their 4 kids b. late 1880s: Cath., Josie, John & Edw. Madden, reared by their widowed aunt Johanna Sullivan Roche). SEEK OTHER DESCENDANTS OF THESE SULLIVANS!

cheney@mail.utexas.edu Victoria Cheney cfv Oct 4, 1998

SWARTWOOD -- Would like to hear from anyone researching the SWARTWOOD name in Broome Co., NY. They lived in Tracy Creek-Vestal area before 1910, then moved to Binghamton.

hgraves@psln.com Helen Graves Sep 20, 1998

SWARTWOOD - TRUESDALE -- Does anyone have information on a Kate Truesdale who married James Swartwood ca 1859? They had a daughter Harriet (Hattie) ca 1860-1861. Who were Kate Truesdale's parents? When did she leave Broome Co NY and move to WI? When and where in Wisconsin did she die?

James Swartwood was married to Kate before he enlisted in the Civil War in Sept 1861. He served the entire time in the war and was mustered out in April 1865 from a hospital in NY due to a cannon injury (arm was amputated). As far as I can tell, James Swartwood never was in Wisconsin. He recuperated in NY from his arm amputation. I am guessing that Kate left Broome Co with their daughter 1861-1865 while James was serving in the war. In his pension application he states his first wife died "somewhere in Wisconsin" -- sounds like she left him and he did not know where she went, but knew that she had died.

As a widower, James Swartwood married 16 March 1869 Maria HILL and started a second family. Would appreciate any help with info on his first wife Kate. Who was she, and what happened to her?

hgraves@psln.com Helen Graves Oct 5, 1998

SWEET -- Looking for information about Elijah Sweet born 11/29/1748, died 2/15/1838. His wife was Elisabeth ??? born in 1758 and died 7/14/1828. At the time of their death they resided in Broome County, New York. Children were Elijah (born 1/4/1774, died 3/4/1817), Calvin, Anna, Electa, and Eber. Any information would be appreciated. David.

David.Hinz@mci.com David Hinz Feb 11, 1998

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