Where is Franklin Gatchell

Started by louis nailor [barnical]. Last reply by Billy's Mom May 14. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Need Help tracking down Franklin D. Gatchell.Born Abt 1844 Horican, Warren, New YorkMade it through the Civil WarReleased from service 1865; returned to home.That is the last I have found of him.…Continue

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Saratoga Springs, New York

Started by AncestorKeeper. Last reply by Billy's Mom May 14. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello! Looking for help in the Saratoga Springs, New York area. Please let me know if there is anyone who can help in that area. I heard that divorces are sealed for 100 years there in NY is this true? I have a Selma Collett born in Aug 1895 in…Continue

John Conway died 1876 Manhattan

Started by Billy's Mom. Last reply by Billy's Mom Apr 25. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I am searching for John Conway who was "killed" or had a fatal accident in Manhattan in 1876.  He left his wife Eliza Maloney with 3 or 4 young children who were born between 1871 and 1876 - Luke, Mamie, James Patrick and maybe a John.  The children…Continue

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Try this free newspaper site for New York Searches

Started by Ireland, Germany and Beyond. Last reply by Ireland, Germany and Beyond Apr 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes

http://fultonhistory.com/It is by far the greatest resource that I have found, when searching for N.Y. family.Be sure to read up on how to search and use the website.I have the most luck when I search by the…Continue

Wendell/Kane/Haynes

Started by mrsjoan. Last reply by mrsjoan Apr 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes

For anyone in New York State who enjoys a mystery...I have an absolute dandy for you!  I am trying to find my father...or rather his true identity!   He arrived in Cornwall, On. Canada about 1935 - 36 from upstate New York...Troy, Rensselaer,…Continue

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LONG, Buffalo NY

Started by Heidi. Last reply by Heidi Mar 28. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I'm looking for William C. Long b abt 1888 who married Igan M. Davies. They had a son Raymond Thomas b in Canada (likely Toronto) and another son Sydney b in NY. William seems to have died by 1930 as Igan (born 1891 Cardiff, Wales) is alone with the…Continue

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Lt. Cmdr. William Gwin born Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana

Started by SBUX. Last reply by Eliz Mar 25. 1 Reply 0 Likes

The following articles are taken from various books concerning the Civil War. I am looking for the burial place of Lt. Cmdr. William Gwin. From the evidence here, he may be buried in New York, although he was born in Indiana. All help is…Continue

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Ann Walker

Started by Beth Mar 24. 0 Replies 0 Likes

According to Bible records, my 3rd-great-grandmother Anna "Ann" Walker was born on February 28, 1842, and married my 3rd-great-grandfather John Bennet Winters on October 10, 1859 in Tonawanda, Erie County, New York. According to the 1860 and 1870…Continue

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Eleanor Carrigan

Started by Hill. Last reply by Hill Jan 15. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Needing advice or ideas …Continue

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My Avery Family from Bradford Co PA area (including Elmira NY)

Started by Jim In Dover (PA) Jan 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes

These Averys seem to appear out of no where and then disappear.My great great grandfather, Jacob Avery was born ca 1784 in PA according to the census. We are not sure of his spouse, but may be Rachel. Jacob died in the 1860's and is most likely…Continue

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