Broome County Queries

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Submitter: Richard Willis
Merwin
Query Text: I am searching for information about my grandfather J (James?)C. Merwin who may have been a brother or son of Orrin Merwin who was living in Broome County as late as 1908. His brother, Daniel P. Merwin, a civil war veteran, was born there in 1832 so this Merwin family has been in the county for a long time. Would appreciate any info.

Submitter: Barb Brown
Donovan - Downs
Query Text: looking for William and Bridget Downs Donovan and related information. They had 5 sons named William, Cyrus, Timothy, Rayfield, and Aloysius.

Submitter: John Rodgers
Lester
Query Text: I am looking to connect with anyone familiar with the Lester families from Broome County area of NY. There appears to be a connection to the Binghampton area for John Lester, Thomas Lester and Haviland Lester, circa the Civil War, for the former two and circa 1900 for the latter. Please connect with any information.

Submitter: mark rogers
Rogers
Query Text: I am looking for the burial place of Noah Rogers, born june 15 1767 in Branford Ct. His wife was Sarah Wheaton Phipps. Most likely places are the Lisle, Chenango Forks area.

Submitter: Joe Dewald
Prentice, Prentis, Prentiss
Query Text: We found the following Prentices listed in the 1900 NY census, but were unable to identify them. The county in which they are living may not be the county in which they were born. Name Born Charles Prentice Feb 1895 Francis D. Prentice Sep 1845 Harvey P. Prentice Jun 1871 Irvin Prentice Jan 1861 Martha Prentice Jul 1882 Maud E. Prentice Feb 1890 William Prentice Aug 1977 Winnifred Prentice Feb 1882 If you have any information about them, please contact me at dewald@prenticenet.com.

Submitter: Rick Bullock
Bullock
Query Text: I am Looking for information on my 3rd Great Uncle and my 3rd Great Gandfather. 3rd Great Uncle: Reuben W. Bullock: b. in 1828 in Broome Co. NY 3rd Great Grandfather: Samuel M Bullock: d. 1855 in Allamakee Co. IA. I have no record of when Samuel was born.

Submitter: John A. Aiello
BARTON - FULLER
Query Text: I am looking for the descendants of Elbert W. BARTON and Sarah Orline FULLER. Elbert was born in Feb 1860 according to Census records. Sarah Orline was born 20 Oct 1862 and they were married on 25 Dec 1882, according to FULLER Family Bible. They had one child, a daughter Minola BARTON in Nov 1888. Sarah Orline died on 16 Mar 1889, also according to the FULLER Family Bible. Elbert remarried a woman named Cora, according to Census reports of 1900, 1910 and 1920, they lived in Windsor and then Binghamton. Sarah Orline FULLER was the daughter of John Lewis FULLER and Roselia Louise HULCE of Deposit, NY. She had an older brother Charles Daniel FULLER of Elmira, and younger twin sisters Mary A. (FULLER) GARDNER of Deposit, and Minda A. (FULLER) BUNDY of Deposit and later Binghamton.

Submitter: Jim Weston
WESTON
Query Text: : looking for info on william WESTON born in new jersey, married to lucy ADAMS, born in vermont. they had at least one son, louis k., born in n.y. state about 1826, who married a lucy BARNES, daughter of emasey and lucy(JANA?) BARNES. there is a william WESTON, living in vestal, broome county, in the 1840 census. he was a war veteran who had served in the new jersey line. can anyone link this family to william of vestal or have any info concerning the WESTON/BARNES family?.

Submitter: Linda Dickey
FAULKNER
Query Text: FAULKNER, Robert appearing in the 1810 Census in Broome County, probably the same one appearing in 1820 in Ontario, who was married to Sally Ann X. They lived in Ontario from about 1818-1843 when they moved to Indiana.

Submitter: John Marshburn
HEIS
Query Text: Am seeking help locating family members, and obituary of WILLIAM HEIS, b.1903, d.Jan 1986, Johnson City, Broome Co., N.Y. (RESIDENCE ZIP CODE AT TIME OF DEATH WAS 13790 )for genealogy purposes. Was his mother's name Henrietta ????

Submitter: Russ Harris
Harris - Gray
Query Text: I am searching for information about my Grandparents; Arthur R. Harris, and his wife Edna Gray. I think he was born in the year 1869 in Sherman, New York. She was born in 1877 in Windsor, New York. They were married on June 26, 1895 in East Windsor, New York. I am looking for actual dates of birth, and a source for their parents. Also, I know that they had at least 7 children; all boys.

Submitter: Terri Alexander
Bull - Snow
Query Text: Am searching for any information on Marian Rhea Bull, b. Jan. 1900 d. 1984, and Ralph D. Snow b. 1897 d.1974. They married in 1918, lived in Binghamton and had 3 sons and 1 daughter as follows: George Arthur, Robert Richard, Harry Louis, and Patricia Ann.

Submitter: Arlene Strausser
Buckley - Burkless - Burgless - Buchali
Query Text: I'm searching for information on the following surnames: Buckley, Burkless, Burgless, Buchali. They were Swiss and used these names interchangeably. Gabriel, Peter and Henry lived in Binghamton, Broome Co. NY.

Submitter: Edith Purtell Corman
Purtell
Query Text: i have been searching for my fathers family for the past sixty years to no avail. i would appreciate if you can help.he was born in binghamton n,y. 1883 baptized at st, patricks church that year . his name james edward purtell son of james edward purtell he left binghamton (unknown).married my mother ethel may mckinnon in pinehurst n.c. 1923. he had twin brothers born in 1884.

Submitter: Bill Mather
Mather
Query Text: I'm looking for any information on henry and thaddeus mather. richard mather went to Amherst collage and he was there in 1879.

Submitter: Lillian Tavelli
Murray
Query Text: I am looking for Marguerite Murray born in 1918 or 1919 or any family of Marguerite. I believe she lived in Broome County most of her life.

Submitter: Arden Dufford
REDPATH - SMITH
Query Text: Searching for any info on the REDPATH and SMITH families. Particularly Arthur George Redpath and Ella Smith Redpath (Daughter of Hervey T. Smith). Lived in the Union/Endicott area late 1800s through 1930s. Arthur was forman at Union Forging Co. before becoming a real estate agent and speculator. They had one son, Hugh Smith Redpath.

Submitter: B. Morse
Morse
Query Text: Seeking info on Austin Morse, born 1814 in New York. Married to Bathsheba..2 kids; Julia A, born 1843, and Samuel Austin, born 1845 in Colesville, Broome County, N.Y. died in Whiteside County Ill. 1850 census showed family in Broome Co., 1860 showed them in Ill.

Submitter: Sylvia Patrick
Byram - Terpening
Query Text: Marriage-Sarah Byram to Henry[Henricus] Terpening - 4/15/1810 Broome co. I'm trying to complete application papers for membership to the Mayflower Society and need proof of above marriage in Binghamton of my ancestors Sarah Byram and Henry Terpening. Henry was born in New Hurley, NY 12/25/1787 and Sarah was born in Woodstock, Vt 3/31/1792.

Submitter: Donovan M. Heath
HEATH
Query Text: I am researching the HEATH family name. My GGG-Grandfather was Josiah Heath b1775 d1842 in Sandy Creek, NY. I believe his fathers name was also Josiah Heath and was probably from the Otsego-Broome Co area of NY. According to information I have found, there was a third Josiah Heath in the lineage The second being born 1747 and the third 1715. The lineage then goes to John Heath (1676), to Josiah Heath (1651) and to Bartholomew Heath (unknown).

Submitter: Dawn Meehan
Benedict
Query Text: I am looking for information on Edward D Benedict. Died Feb 29 1952. He lived in Olean before moving to Binghamton. He was married to Minnie (not sure if that is short for something) Cowles. They had Gertrude, Georgia. He then married Nancy F (not sure of last name). They had one son Haryr J would drowned in Cananadaiqua lake july 12, 1952 or 1951.

Submitter: Jan Walker
Boardman
Query Text: Searching for a Chloe A. Boardman who was born about 1823. She married a Thomas Edwards.

Submitter: Valerie
Perry - VanOrder
Query Text: I am looking for my gggrandfather, Warren W. Perry. He died March 19, 1955, Maine, Broom Co, NY. His wife was Lydia? B Smith. Family history says we are somehow related to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. And his daughter, my ggrandmother, Sadie E Perry b. November 08, 1888, was an indian. Now that I have found Warren I wonder if possibly his wife, Lydia, was the indian.

Submitter: Kathleen Anthony
McClain
Query Text: I am researching the McClain family and came across a George McClain born around 1891 in Western Pennsylvania. He moved to Endicott to work in the shoe-factory (per the family history). My husband is descendent of George's sister, Elizabeth, who married an Anthony.

Submitter: Jack O'Connor
CONNELLY
Query Text: Bridget Agnes born April 1875, Father James F. Connelly and Mother Mary A. (Unknown). Siblings Lillian b Nov 1877 Binghamton, also.Katie/Kittie b Jan 1880, Ellen b Aug 1882 and James J.(Joseph) Oct 1884 all born in Massachusetts. It appears family went to Mass 1878-79. Father James F. had a brother John Connelly who was a Doctor. Would like to verify Birth of Bridget (My Grandmother) and obtain Birth Certificate. Also any additional information on her Mother and Father.

Submitter: Dave Rayburn
Daly
Query Text: I'm searching for information on my great grandfather, Alphonsus L. Daly. I found his name listed in the Binghamton Directories, 1888-1890. He was a foreman for G.A. Kent and Company. I was hoping that someone out there could tell me what kind of business that was.

Submitter: Janice
TARBOX
Query Text: I have learned that John Tarbox's wife DEMARES LINDSAY was the daughter of JAMES LINDSAY and SALLY MERRILL LINDSAY. Sally was born 20 March 1797 in Ticonderoga. She came with her mother and father, SHUBEL MERRILL and JERSHUA JONES, to the area around 1809. Shubal and Jershua lived there until their death. James may have been the son of Peter Lindsay b. 1755 d. 1818 Brattleboro Vt. and his father may have been David 1737-1797. I find the John Tarbox family in Sanford in the 1855 records and after that they just disappear. I have been unable to find any record or information leading to the birth or death of John or to the death of Demares (Demarius) I find records of some children by the same names and birthdates living with different people in Susquehanna county in the 1860 Census. John Tarbox may have been born around 1817. He and Demares, according to census records were possibly married around 1840. They had the following children. Sally, George, Charles, Francis, Homer, Henry and John E. I find deeds for a JOHN AND BETSY TARBOX in the area. Could this John have been the father of my John?

Submitter: Rosemary Benjamin
Woodmansee
Query Text: I am looking for information on Quinlan Woodmansee who lived on Mary St.in Binghamton N.Y who in 1932 was married to Rose Blasko and fathered 2 children. As I am one of his children. My e-mail address is pip@ctaz.com Thank you in advance for any information you can give me on this.

Submitter: Julie A. Dutton
Dodd
Query Text: Looking for information on Jesse Dodd ... listed in the NY Census as: 1830 Dodd, Jesse NY BROOME CO. COLESVILLE 045 1840 Dodd, Jesse NY BROOME CO. CHENANGO 320 >"My" Jesse married Catharine McKinney around 1820 and had eleven surviving children as follows: Caroline 1822, Mary 1826, Joseph Perry 1828, John McKinney 1830, Christian Eliz. 1831, Susan Catherine 1833, Ede 1835, Jesse Norris 1837, William Henry 1838, Julia 1841, Jay Wesley 1842. Part of this family settled in and around Orleans county, NY and others moved on to Michigan in 1850 and settled in Lenawee County and then on to Illinois. ....I am trying to prove a connection to this family. Any help would be most appreciated.

Submitter: Jacqueline Hespelt
HESPELT
Query Text: I'm looking for Cora, PFEFFER HESPELT, Married Robert HESPELT, they lived in Binghamton, in the 1800's, we believe she died there. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Jackie

Submitter: Bob Landon
Rulison
Query Text: I've been searching this family in Broome County for a while and have run into a wall. Francis Rulison (my gg grandfather) is listed in Conklin Forks (census, newspaper notes) through at least 1896. He also appears in the city directories from 1900-1906, living at 31 Margaret Street. Neither he nor his wife Deborah are listed in the 1907 directory, but Deborah is listed in the 1908 and 1909 Directories at 31 Margaret Street, as "wid of Frank". She died in 1910 (I have the obituary, and have seen the interment record at Floral Park). Francis's Grave Marker says died 1907, but the interment record says September 1910. Anybody have a suggestion as to where to go next? I suppose I could read the newspapers for the entire year 1907, but I'd like find a quicker route to his death certificate.

Submitter: Mildred Lockwood
Lockwood - Sherman
Query Text: looking for info on Alexander ,Everland and Everette Lockwood also Lewis and Job Sherman. Thank you.

Submitter: Sina B. Mitchell
Black
Query Text: I am looking for information on my grandmother Ella Mae Crandall. Her mother's maiden was Black. The black family head was George W. Black and Lydia Eldridge. I do not know my great-grandparents first name. All the Black's were born in Castle Creek, as was my grandmother. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Oh by the way, my grandmother was born 12/22/1865/66.

Submitter: Shelley Whitaker
Johnson
Query Text: My ggreat grandfather was Edward Bert Johnson my grandmother is Ethel Grace Johnson born in Binghamton, Broome Co., in April 1910. Any information on this Johnson line would be great I will share what I have also. Thank-you, Shelley Whitaker

Submitter: Nancy Puderbaugh
Galloway
Query Text: Have you had any luck finding an Aurelia Galloway living in Broom Co in 1918? She had a baby there that year.

Submitter: donald mcpartland
mcpartland
Query Text: i m looking for the families of the mcpartlands ,john,james, michael who lived in binghamton area also

Submitter: Rick Huntoon
Thompson
Query Text: Recently discoverd that my father Clyde Eli Huntoon (1899-1972) had a sister Hazel Emily Huntoon (19 Dec 1917 - 27 July 1995) She married a Willis H. Thompson on Aug. 30, 1940 in Great Bend, Penn. The SS Death index shows she died in Broome,N.Y. at address 13901 Binghamton. She was born in Geneva,Ohio & her SS# was 280-12-2409.

I am 66yrs old & last survivor of this branch of Huntoon family. And it came a shock to me that I even had an Aunt Hazel,discovered by accident in old picture I came across. Any suggestions on how to find out if Willis & Hazel had any children,how to contact the family???

Submitter: Doris Cook Smith
COOK
Query Text: Looking for information on a Prentice COOK who is shown as being in Conklin Township Broome Co. on 1830 Census. He came from CT, served in the War of 1812 and had two sisters in Chenango County. Would like to know the name of his spouse and any children he may have had. Thank you very much.

Submitter: sammie jane birdsall - bad email 5 Oct 2023
Paddleford - Padelford - Dean
Query Text: Seeking any info re Paddleford (Padelford) family living close to Broome - Chenango County line. Philip (1753) and wife Lydia are buried at Page Brook. Son Joseph (1799) married Celestia Dean. They are in 1850 census, Town of Chenango, Broome.

Submitter: Gladys Chapple
COBLEIGH - IDE - METCALF - HILL - TURNER
Query Text: This Cobleigh Family Lived In Broome County. John Cobleigh Was Married To Lena Ide: Children Orville And Bernadine. Orville Married Ethel Metcalf And Bernadine Married Daniel Turner. Orville And Ethel Had Daughter, Virginia M. Ralph D. Hill. I Have Pictures Of This Family That I Would Like To Share With Their Decendants: Frederick Llewellyn Hill, Mervin Orville Hill, Beverly Hill Robinson Or Marian Turner Jansen.

Submitter: Don Parsons
Parsons - Chambers
Query Text: In 1983, a late cousin visited Margaret Snover Chambers in her home in Chenango Forks. He indicated that she was related to "Little" Charlie Parsons who owned & sold a farm across the river many years ago .. and who is an ancestor of mine. I've been trying for several years to get information on him, his father, Frank, and his father, Chauncey, as well as their ancestors and descendants many of whom lived in Broome and Chenango counties.

Submitter: Sheila Spencer Stover
Dusinbury - Adams - Barrett
Query Text: George Dusinbury/Dusenbury md. Virginia Adams. Their dghtr Alice, md. William Martin Barrett-md. 1890-1892, had others, and my gt. aunt, Helen, b. 1898 Windsor, NY

Submitter: Karen (Knapp) Bodnar
Knapp
Query Text: We are looking for any information on a Zopher Knapp who was born April 5, 1819 in Broome county Specifically we wish to determine who his parents were.

Submitter: Cloice H. Brizzee Jr.
Brizzee
Query Text: I'm looking for a William Brizzee was in that county from 1785-90 to 1867?? He is my GGGGGrandfather!! I've gotten this far but cann't find any more information on him!! I hope you can help! Some info I've gotten says he was born in the Netherlands! Was married to a girl named Eve have no last name! He had a brother named Andrew! William was almost 78 yrs old when he died and is buried at Plains Cem. , Ninevah,NY!

Submitter: Carolyn Wieder
Greulich
Query Text: searching for info Eva Katarina Greulich. Came from Baden, Germany in Jnauary 1856 with step brother Charles (Karl) Philip Greulich. Eva settled in Binghamton; then family lost track of her. Assume she married and don;t know married name.

Submitter: Connie Roy
Finch
Query Text: Looking for info on Amos Anson Finch born Binghamton, Broome County 1827,his father was Reuben Finch. I've found a Reuben Finch listed in the NY census index for 1830 and a Reuben Finch buried in Old Crocker Cemetary died Jan. 14, 1840.

Submitter: Virginia D.White-Smith
Wight - Collar
Query Text: My 2nd great grandparents William Augustus and Polly Ann Collar Wight ( White)?. son of Sanford and Hannah Wight lived colesville area Broome Co,N.Y. they were from Delaware Co,N.Y. in 1855 census.Looking for burial and any family History on the Wight Family. William Augustus Wight died 3 Aug. 1864 age 39. Where is he buried,? Polly Ann Collar born 1842 was daughter of Hiram and Dorcus Hawkins Collar of Colesville. Did She remarry, B.F. (Frank) Hill,?. Is she the Polly Hill buried with him in Pratt Cemetery, Beldon,N.Y.?.

bad address 6/17/15
Submitter: Richard Wood
BIGSBY - WOOD - CRAMER - VINCENT
Query Text: Looking for the parents/ancestors of Mary BIGSBY, b. 1815+/- married Alfred WOOD, moved to Wayne County, PA and was listed in the 1850 census. Also, looking for the parents/ancestors of Susan CRAMER, b. 1825-1835?? married Butler VINCENT. They had 9 children. She may have been a descendent of Van Horn. Also, looking for the parents/ancestors of Butler VINCENT, b. 1825-1835?? married Susan CRAMER. They had 9 children. He was of English ancestry.

Submitter: Virginia D. White-Smith
Collar - Haynes - Elis
Query Text: My 4th gt. grandfather Isaac Collar of Colesville,Broome co. N.Y.His Will probated 25 July 1822-Book B,pg.240. Names 2 daughters Mary Elis (Ellis?) and Rebecca Haynes and states his son Abram is dead so 7 children get his share.Hiram, Moses,Mary,William,Eliza,Isaac,& Amy. Also Alanson Collar was given power of attonery. I am looking for any Collar History- Also looking for wife of Abraham Collar-Hiram son was to care for his Mother."Broome Co. History, Pg. 338 says Hiram was s/o Abraham Collar and they came to Colesville ( Osborne Hollow) area abt.1818.

Submitter: Dale Hornsby
Glezen
Query Text: Looking for Glezen ancestors. They probably came from Massachusetts in the late 1700's or the early 1800's. Particularly looking for James Glezen and perhaps his fate. He married Susannah Hammond in Mass. but showed up later in Indiana. Any help would be appreciated for any Glezens, but James in particular as my mother was a Glezen.

Submitter: George
Sternberg
Query Text: Looking for descendants of the Sternberg family who came into the county in the later 1800's from the Sidney, NY area.

Submitter: Cindy Simons
LINDLEY
Query Text: Ancesters May Be From Broome County.Looking For Info. About Harvey Lindley Born 2/26/1885 Died 2/1963.He Married Ruth Hollenback From Pa. Or Ny. Wondering Who Harveys Parents & Siblings Were.

Submitter: Armanda Crandall
Wheeler-Remington
Query Text: Looking for informantion about any Wheelers or Remingtons in Union Center or Center Village around the turn of last Century. Specifically, Armond Wheeler who was born in one of the two.

Submitter: Vivian Creeden
BEEMAN - POTTER
Query Text: Can anyone tell me the exact dates of death for William BEEMAN, b abt 1820 NY, & his wife Eliza (nee POTTER), b. abt 1822? They both supposedly died in 1899 in Binghamton, Broome Co, NY

Submitter: Marilyn Cascio
Parsons
Query Text: David Parsons (b 29DEC1770 d 11JUL1844) is said to have moved from Duchess Co. NY to Greene, Chenango Co., NY in the early 1800's. His 1st wife was Hannah Ames (b 01AUG1774 d 1806 ), and they had 2 sons and 3 daughters. I only know one son's name - Alvah (d 21MAY1871 age 75 in Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY

David Parsons' 2nd wife was Nancy Camp( d NOV1860, daughter of a Presbyterian minister of Broome Co. NY, probably John Camp ), and they had 2 sons, Chauncey (b 1810, m OCT 1835, d 08MAY1884) and Nelson (b ?, m 1845, d 1862)and 3 daughters.

Chauncey Parsons married Catharine Owen, the daughter of Major Solomon Owen and his wife, Sylvia Cook(e) Owen, of Lisle, Broome Co. NY. Nelson married Nancy Lewis, daughter of Richard and Catharine Lewis who came from Wales in 1801 and settled in northern Pennsylvania.

Submitter: Colleen O'Byrne
Devers
Query Text: I'm looking for a record of Andrew and Anna Roarty Devers living in Binghamton, Broome Co., around 1900-1925. According to her obituary, Anna died in 1925 in Binghamton and her body was brought to Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA.
Submitted URL - please visit. bad website 6/17/15

Submitter: Mary Lewis
BIRTCH
Query Text: BIRTCH, Grandfather was Earl Ray, greatgrandfather was Levi.

Submitter: curtis
Nickerson
Query Text: William Harrison Nickerson (approx. 1839-1887) First wife Margaret Jane Mesler b.1842 Second wife Charity Hughes of Windsor d. Binghamton 1913 Children: Molissie 1858, John 1861, Rosilla 1863-1914, Massine 1865, Mildred 1867, Lafayette 1874, Clarence and Gertrude 1878. Mertice daughter by Charity. William was in Broome, Town of Sanford 1865. John married cousin Priscella daughter of Louis Trisler and Chais? Mesler. Any one know about any of these people other than John?.

Submitter: Ellen Nuyttens
Shannon
Query Text: Who are the parents of the Shannon females listed in Binghamton, NY Directory for l905 - Josie, Jennie, Maggie and Nellie? Thanks. Ellen in Tucson

Submitter: Don Ketchum
Lecouver - Marenus - Ketchum - Finch - Brant - Holmes - Tyler - Van Patten
Query Text: Looking for ancestors of these surnames previous to the middle 1800's.

Submitter: Joan Tedrow
Heft, William F. Sr.
Query Text: My Grandfather Captain Heft of Deposit NY led the 1st National Guard during WWI. Would like some info in him.