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I am looking for information on JAMES FARQUARHARSON and his family. They were living in Cherry Valley in 1806. My ancestor was born there Nov. 1806. Her name was NAOMI and she had at least three sisters, who joined the Presbyteriam Church in 1821 with her. Their names are listed as ELIZA, ESTHER, & MIRA. The mother's name was HANNAH CROSS and since there are quite a few Cross's living in Cherry Valley, I am assuming that they are kin. Thank you
According to our records James Austin COOK was b 14 Nov 1833 in Otsego Co., NY, to Nathan COOK and Almira ??? He had a brother, William, b 10 Nov 1838. James Austin COOK m. 13 Nov 1864 in Schuyler Lake (Otsego) NY Harriet Arinda (Almira?) FENTON b 4 Apr 1842 in Chenango Co., NY. Her father was Philo FENTON, mother Mary GOODSELL(whose parents were Levi Goodsell and Arinda DuPuy(ee). Their children were: Charles William COOK b 20 Apr 1866 Oneida Co., NY. m 1) Cora M. BRONG 2) Mary Frances SMITH; Edgar Philo COOK b 4 Aug 1867 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m 1) Emma Estella COLE 2) Carrie L. CHILSON; Clara Maria COOK b 14 Jan 1870 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m Charles E. FENTON; Harriet Almira COOK 5 Jun 1871 Canisteo (Steuben) NY d 23 Mar 1886; Lura Lovina COOK b 7 Jan 1873 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m. William SMEDLEY; Alice LUcina COOK b 22 Jul 1874 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m. Frank Lee KNAPP; Willis Austin COOK b 27 Nov 1875 Canisteo (Steuben) NY d unmarried; James MIlton COOK b 1 Oct 1878 Canisteo (Steuben) NY m 1) Emily V. JOHNSON 2) Charlotte MARBLE; Albert MOrris COOK b 14 Aug 1880 d 25 Jan 1902; Infant COOK b 31 Aug 1881 Canisteo (Steuben) NY. There is a HIRAM FISH buried with James and Harriett - it is said they raised him or he was a brother??
Anything at all on the COOK - FENTON - FISH line would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Searching for information on the family of John (Sr.) FERGUSON. Born 3-25-1755 in Pelham, MA. Migrated to East Springfield in 1770's and married Anne Strickland of Cherry Valley (1762-1832). John died in 1825 and is supposedly buried at the Presbyterian Church west of East Springfield. They supposedly had 11 children and other than my GGGGgrandfather John Jr. (1782-1872) who migrated to Rutland (Watertown), NY, I have no information other than names and a few dates.
Rachel
Nancy 1803-1821
Ann 1800-1852
William
Issac
Abner
John Jr. 1782-1872
Silas 1752-
Mercy 1783-1825
James
I would like to find information on the above children. I have extensive information on this FERGUSON line and I have added a lot of information to the book "History of a Ferguson Family" I would be happy to share information that I have.
I am searching for my Great Uncle, Luther Ferguson. He was born June 9, 1889 in Becham, Virginia to Samuel and Adelia Ferguson. Luther left Virginia and I located him in West Virginia with his brother Savan Ferguson in 1910 Census. His last known location was in Otsego, Mew York when he signed up for the World War 1 Draft in 1917. On the registration he is listed as a carpenter and working in Richfield, New York.
If there is any one that has any information on this person, it would be greatly appreciated, because as you can see I have hit the brick wall.
My wife is a 2xGreat Grand-daughter of David Fink and Polly M. Paulk who were married in Otsego, NY, ca 1854 and lived there until at least 1875. I strongly suspect that they both lived in Otsego for about twenty years prior to their 1854 marriage, and have not yet identified their parents, but there are several Fink and Paulk family candidates in the earlier 1830 and 1840 US Censuses. David and Polly Fink are listed in the 1860 and 1870 US Census as famers in Portlandville Post Office, Milford Township, Otsego County, NY. They also and later are enumerated in the 1900 US Census in Gibson, Cameron County, PA. I have not yet found them in PA in 1880 and 1890, but I suspect they were then and there.
A. "David Fink" (b. July 1836 NY, prob in Otsego Co.; d. ca. 1905, Gibson, Cameron Co., PA)
B. "Polly M. Paulk" (b. March 1834 NY, prob in Otsego Co.; d. ca 1905, Gibson, Cameron Co., PA)
Prior to the 1850 Census David and Polly do not appear as named individuals in the 1840 Census, but apparently are living with their parents. They also do not appear (I have not been able to find them in 1880 in Milford, Otsego, NY) in the 1880 Census, and I suspect that them moved to PA ca 1875.
The 1900 Census said Polly (then in McKean Co, PA) had 12 children, of whom 10 still were living.
The 1860 & 1870 US Censuses list nine of these twelve children (then living in Otsego Co NY) as:
1. William Fink b. ca 1854
2. Marvin Fink b. ca 1858
3. Jesse Fink b. ca 1861
4. Nathan Fink b. Aug 1862
5. Eugene Fink b. 1 March 1865
6. John Fink b. ca 1866
7. Asa Charles Fink b. Sep 1867
8. Sarah Fink b. Nov 1869
9. Annie Fink b. ca 1870-74
10. Unknown 10th child
11-12. Two other children reportedly died
When (#5. above) Eugene Fink died just short of his 100th birthday in December 1964 in Driftwood, Cameron County, PA, his local obituary stated that he came as a boy of ten years to Driftwood in 1875 and had been born in Cooperstown, NY on 1 March 1865. This single clue led me back to the County in which Cooperstown is located, and there, in the 1860 and 1870 Census I found the above named children whom I believe to be his siblings.
I think it would be wonderful if you could steer me towards repositories of vital records of this family which might still survive in Otsego and might help me to enlarge the footprint uncovered thus far.
My wife and I drive up to Wyoming County each summer and we easily could swing by Otsego County to do a little research on this family of David Fink and Polly Paulk/Polk.
In looking for PAULK / POLK / PALKs in Otsego County, the task is made easier by the fact that there are so few of them in the following Censuses:
31 Mar 1822: Abigail "PALK" age not given, Christened at Congregational Church, Exeter, Otsego, NY
1830: Nathan "POLK"/30-40, 2xfemales/30-40, 1xfem/70-80, 1xfem/5-10, Exeter, Otsego, NY
1840: Nathan "PAULK"/30-40, 2xfemales/30-40, 1xMale/10-15, in Exeter, Otsego, NY
1850: Nathan PAULK 47; Martha PAULK 47; Mercy Wms 35; Abigail PAULK 56; Exeter, Otsego, NY (Nathan was born in MA; Martha was born in CT; Mercy was b. in NY; Abigail was b. in CT).
1860: (Nathan PAULK reportedly in listed on page 30 but I haven't seen the imagery/microfiche)
1870: Nathan PAULK, 74 in Exeter, Otsego, NY, with 2 females, 64 & 65, one poss surnamed Paulk
1880-1920: I cannot find any PAULKs in Otsego County, NY. But in the 1930 Census in Plainfield, Otsego, NY, there suddenly appear John P. POLK & Eliza POLK, both aged 60, possibly related.
I think it would be wonderful if the names of any children of Nathan and Martha PAULK have survived or if there are additional data about this family, which migrated into Exeter Township, Otsego Co., NY, from a fairly well documented extended family of PAULKs that lived on both sides of the CT-MA line in Hampden County MA and in the adjoining county of Tolland, CT. Early Abigails abound in this family and there are two Nathans, Nathan Lord PAULK and Nathan Moody PAULK who just possibly might be related to the Nathan POLK or PAULK who shows up in Exeter, Otsego, NY ca 1830 and who may be related to the Abigail PALK/PAULK who was baptized in 1822. Nathan Lord PAULK was born 12 Feb 1813 in Tolland, Tolland County, CT, and on 19 Aug 1832 in Stafford, Tolland, CT, married Mary A. Squires. The fact that he was born in CT and married a Mary would seem to disqualify him, though he might be related. Nathan Moody PAULK was born on 19 Nov 1788 in Somers, Tolland Co., CT, and may not have married. Another Nathan (O.?) PAULK was killed in the Civil War and is buried somewhere down in TN. Another branch of the CT/MA PAULK family moved in 1754 down into VA, NC, GA following a charismatic Baptist minister; their descendants took root throughout the south.
That's about all I have on PAULKs in Exeter, Otsego, NY, out of the PAULK family of MA and CT.
As for the parents of the David FINK who ca 1854 married Polly PAULK, probably in Otsego Co., NY, there are several candidate families. In the 1850 Census, in Milford, Otsego, NY, there are Jacob FINK, 40, born in NY and a farmer, his wife Lana, 35; their children Margaret 21, John 18, David 17, Hannah 16, Lana 14, Lydia 12, Harriet 9, and Ira age 1. I suspect that this David may have married Polly M. PAULK, but there may be other candidates. For example, in the 1840 Census there is a John FINK in nearby Maryland Township, Otsego County, NY. John is 20-30, with a young wife 15-30, and a son 0-5 years old. On 18 June 1838 John Fink of Maryland, Otsego, NY, was married to Jane REED. Also in the 1840 Census, and also in Maryland, Otsego, NY, there is another, older John FINK and presumably his wife. Both are aged 70-80 and no others are listed in the household. Also of interest is the family of Jeremiah FINK of Westford, Otsego County, NY. Jeremiah is listed in the US Census of 1820 and 1830. Jeremiah has a large family and seems to have died after 1840. He may be the same Jeremiah FINK who married Patience RICHMOND. Jeremiah & Patience had children to include Marilla, Betsey, Jacob, Lovice, and Peter. After Jeremiah died, Patience remarried and lived in another NY County. In the 1850 Census Patience has remarried James PATTEN and is living in Wayne County, NY. There are several other FINKS who appear in 19th Century Otsego County, NY, but these appear to be the main families. I hope to link them all together and then trace them back to earlier FINKs, probably out of Germany to NY, perhaps in 1710. There were some fairly well known German Finks in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, NY, who fought in the French & Indian War, the Revolution, and War of 1812 (Andreas Finck, Christian Finck, Andrew Finck Sr., Christian Fink, Andrew Christian Fink) before moving on to the midwest ca 1840. I suspect these Otsego County Finks may be distantly related to the Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, FINKs, but this will require proof and much additional research.
Incidentally, the David A. Fink listed on page 318 of the 1878 History of Otsego County, NY, by Evarts & Fariss is not our David Fink. His name was mistyped and should read David A. Finch, who is elsewhere well documented as having served in the Civil War.
I do hope that this letter does not overwhelm you by asking for too much or enclosing too much data. I have tried to do my homework in preparation of our visit to Otsego County, this coming summer, but I am hoping that you can steer us in the right direction to knowledgeable county historians, local genealogists, and to repositories where we may find records, footprints, graves, traces, land and tax records, deeds and wills, shadows of these FINKs and PAULKs who lived in Milford and Westford and Exeter and Maryland Townships, in Otsego County, some 150-180 years ago.
Seeking parents of William Furman / Firman b. ca 1830, married Sarah Nicklen ca 1853 otsego ny. One known child: Chauncey b. ca 1854, married Stella Tunnicliff, dau of oscar and Elizabeth Lent Tunnicliff (Stella was born 1860 Schuyler Lake NY. Chancey (sp) and stella were in Richfield Springs, Otsego NY 1880 census with mother-in-law EL. Tunnicliff.
Hoping to connect the above to Chauncey Furman, b. 1811 in Otsego and migrated to Mi in ca 1825 and named one of his children William. Thanks for any help.
Near Unadilla and Otego ELISHA FISK Sr. lived. He married JANE VERMILYEA. They were born 1785 and 1787. Living near was a SAMUEL FISK, who is he?. Elisha had a brother JUDSON FISK. Elisha and Jane went to the Baptist Church. I am searching for Elisha's parents.
My mother was born in Cooperstown, N.Y. and her mother died in 1918 and her and her brother and sister where send off. Found two brothers at Susan Fenimore Cooper in 1920 and can't find her and the rest of the family. Maybe someone could help me. Her mother's name was Mary Estella Flanagan and father was Jerome S. Smith. I found Henry D Smith in Susan Fenimore Cooper in 1920 and brother Gilbert A.Smith there too. But the other I can't find. I did find her in Ca. in 1930 in a home for young women, somewhere in Los Angeles, Ca. My mother had me at Thanksgiving hospital in 1932 she is Mary Elizabeth Smith.
I am looking for any information for Flansburg, sometimes spelled Flansburgh, Flensburg, and Flensburgh. I am looking for the parents of John Flensburg who married Alice __________.
Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!!!
I am a member of the Charles Platt and Sarah Ann Fleming family and am looking to complete a list of their children. My ggrandfather was Marshall Platt and his brothers and sisters I have listed are as follows: Jennie (I have found her), C. Lacelle(I know where he is), Charlotte O., Mary Jane, Charles M. (I know where he is) and Lura. Don't know if these names are all ok and I also wonder if there are more children in this Morris, N.Y. family. I would appreciate any help I can get.
I am researching my Flint family from neighboring Delaware County. Edward Flint was born in the late 1700's and moved to Delhi in Delaware County about 1800. I cannot find out where he was born or who his parents or siblings were. I have seen Flint names in Otsego county and wondered if anyone had any information on Flint's from Otsego County that might be helpful. He came from somewhere, and it could very well be a neighboring town!
I am researching my Forman family from neighboring Delaware County. I go back to William M. Forman who was born 1817. I wondered if there are any Forman's from Otsego County since they are so close together. Does anyone have ANY information on Forman's?
I am looking for information on William Warner STRATTON and Amy Permelia FULLER. They were married June 1844 at Unadilla Forks, however their three children, William Henry, Mary Elizabeth and Amy Marietta were all born in Corthalnd county. William Warner STRATTON seems to have died October 1849 at Unadilla Forks.
Any information on the marriage, the family of Amy FULLER or the death of William Warner would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm looking for information on my husband's maternal relatives -last names Weidemann and Funke-, who lived and owned property in Otsego County for an extended period of time during the 20th century. I'd also appreciate information from anyone who may have known them.
The names I'm researching are:
1.- Paul Weidemann, born in Germany in 1890, lived in E. Springfield, Otsego, ZIP 13333, and died May 1971, same place.
2.- Paul's wife Elfriede Weidemann, also born in Germany in 1889, died in Cherry Valley, ZIP 13320, on Nov. 1976. Their children were Martin and Charlotte). Martin went back to Germany, were he died, and Charlotte married Walter Funke.
3.- Walter Funke, born in Germany, moved to Cherry Valley, ZIP 13320, and died there on May 1968.
4.- Wife Charlotte Gerda (Weidemann) Funke, born in Germany in 1910, lived in Otsego county with parents. Married Walter on Jan. 1933. Children Harold and Anita. After Walter's death, Charlotte married Werner Beismann and lived in Cherry Valley for many years. Both died recently in Dayton, Ohio.
Thank you for your time and any information.
Seeking parents of Willliam Furman / Firman b. ca 1830, married Sarah Nicklen ca 1853 otsego ny. One known child: Chauncey b. ca 1854, married Stella Tunnicliff, dau of Oscar and Elizabeth Lent Tunnicliff (Stella was born 1860 schuyler lake ny. Chancey (sp) and stella were in Richfield Springs, Otsego NY 1880 census with mother-in-law EL. Tunnicliff.
Hoping to connect the above to Chauncey Furman, b. 1811 in Otsego and migrated to Mi in ca 1825 and named one of his children William. Thanks for any help.
FAIRCHILD - BOWDISH
Anna FAIRCHILD Born 1800 New York Died December 23,1879-1880 in Blackberry Twp.KANE CO.,ILLINOIS. Married Joseph BOWDISH born July 7,1795 OTSEGO CO.,NY Died June 10,1876 Kane Co., Illinois. They were married April 16, 1820 possibly in Milford, Otsego, Co., NY. Who is Anna Fairchild Bowdish's father?
Sat Mar 1 12:24:07 1997
FAULKNER
FAULKNER Anna born in Otsego County NY 1798. Married James Knox. Any information would be appreciated.
Sun Apr 20 10:29:52 1997
FINLEY
Margaret FINLEY, wife of Samuel YOUNG, came to Otsego County from Castlederg, County Tyrone, Ireland, ca 1849. Other members of the FINLEY family may have come with this couple and their child(ren). Their daughter, Elizabeth, married Thomas Joseph Brien in Springfield, 30 Dec 1856. Searching for ancestors and descendants of Margaret in US or in Ireland.
Fri Dec 27 06:59:38 1996
FINLEY
Samuel FINLEY came to Otsego County, Springfield or Cherry Valley, from Castlederg, County Tyrone, Ireland, ca 1849. His wife was Margaret FINLEY and one daughter, Elizabeth, married Thomas Joseph BRIEN in Springfield. Searching for ancestors, descendants, of this family.
Fri Dec 27 06:53:27 1996
FISHER
Am seeking any information on the Timothy Fisher who appears on the 1820 Census as in Butternuts, Otsego, and on the 1830 Census as in New Berlin, Chenango. Believe he is my great-great-great-great grandfather who disappears from Vermont records in around 1800. This Timothy applied for a pension from Otsego Co. in 1818 giving age as 72, which fits my Timothy (born Stoughton, Mass in 1746). My Timothy also had a daughter Betsey born in Hartland, Vermont who appears to have married a Reuben Nichols of Woodstock, Vermont. I note that a Betsey Nichols is listed as one of the pioneer settlers in Butternuts. Do these folks appear in anyone else's research? I'm trying to find out what happened to Timothy and his wife Martha/Patty Bruce after 1800.
Wed Mar 26 13:16:52 1997
FISK
FISK. Elizabeth Caroline Fisk, b.18 Mar 1824, probably had brother Asa S, b. 16 Dec 1813, Otsego Township. Married Timothy Austin Densmore abt 1841. Need parents or anything. Asa Fisk married Betsy Densmore. All went to Steuben Co., lived next door to each other.
Sun Feb 9 20:34:22 1997
FOSTER
Seeking information about the parents and family of Orin FOSTER, apparently born in Dutchess Co, and his wife Emaline KNAPP, apparently born in Otsego Co. My father remembers visiting their gravesite on a trip from Cobleskil to Cooperstown. The children of Orin and Emaline were Elizabeth M, b. 11 Jul 1826; Caroline C, b. Oct 1828, d. 10 Jul 1883 Elmira, NY, m. Henry BALDWIN; Theodore, b. 28 Sep 1830, d. Feb 1907 Lewis Co, NY, m. Ellen HOLLENBECK; John Knapp, b. 15 Aug 1832 Middlefield, Otsego Co, 8 Apr 1924 Fall River, Columbia Co, WI, m. Catherine M DECKER and Elizabeth BAXANDALL; and Smith, b. 4 Jul 1835, d. 1913. Family legend connects the family somehow to Enoch CROSBY, Revolutionary War spy.
Mon Apr 21 01:24:18 1997
FULLER
William FULLER appeared in the 1800 - 1830 Otsego Co., NY Census. Would appreciate any information on him and his children. One possible son is Samuel Fuller, b. ca 1807.
Sun Oct 13 23:05:08 1996