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Church & Minister's
RecordsCovers the history from 1792-1943 and includes a list of members in 1802; a list of members in the military; and the history of ministers. Soft cover, indexed, 40 pages, (1943) 1994. Item #9421 $10.00
This booklet contains brief histories of all the churches in the Presbytery of Argyle. Included in each church description is background information on the founding of the church and information on its various ministers. A good source of information on the Presbyterian churches of this area. Churches included are: Salem, Cambridge, Coila, South Argyle, West Hebron, Hebron, Argyle, Putnam, Shushan, North Argyle, East Greenwich, Greenwich, Brick Church at West Hebron, Whiteside Church and the First Associate Church of Cambridge. Soft cover, approx. 30 pages, (1933) 1996. #9627 $10.00
Rev. Dempster was an itinerant Methodist minister who preached in the Mohawk District of Tryon Co., especially in Warrensbush, now Florida, Montgomery Co., NY. His records include baptisms and marriages that were performed in some 30 villages in Tryon, Schenectady, Albany, Saratoga, Washington and Rensselaer Counties. The records date from July 1, 1778 and end August 8, 1803, comprising 532 entries in number. Soft cover, indexed, 36 pages, 1995. Item #9515 $20.00
The records contain marriages, baptisms, funerals, and communicants received and dismissed. Soft cover, indexed, 54 pages, 1993. Item #9422 $15.00
The records contain baptisms (1791-1886, with a gap between 1817-1830); marriages (1791-1868); communicants received (1793-1838); members as of October 1836; and church officers (1785-1871). Soft cover, indexed, 93 pages (1916) 1994. Item #9423 $23.00
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Only 500 copies originally printed, this is a high-quality photocopy of the original book. Mr. Hill covers the history of Fort Edward from the very earliest days, describing the part the fort played in the various wars, the settlement of the area and many of the early families who lived there. Soft cover, indexed, 383 pages, (1929) 1993. Item #9424 $25.00
The material included in this volume was taken from the appendix of History of Somonauk Presbyterian Chruch. The Argyle Patent documents include four lists of immigrants, listed in Lancour's Bibliography of Ship Passenger Lists as No. 101. In addition it includes the genealogical notices of these Washington County Families: McNaughton, Livingston, Savage, Gillaspie, and Clark. Between 1738 and 1740 groups of Argyleshire families belonging to the Scotch Presbyterian Church totaling 472 persons were brought by Captain Campbell. In 1764 a large number of colonists, led by Alexander McNaughton, succeeded in securing a grant of 47,450 acres, known as the Argyle Patent. This book is a great asset to people interested in the Argyle Patent. (1928) 1999 soft cover 68 pages #9416 $11.00
Between 1866 and 1875, 50,000 people left the Province of Quebec and emigrated to the US. Many of these French-Canadian families settled in Fort Edward, NY. This book gives the history of the French-Canadian families in Fort Edward, backgrounds of their businesses and contains numerous genealogies and photographs of the settlers and their descendants. Soft cover, indexed, 50 pages. Item #9512 $20.00
Originally published in 1909, this short history of the town of Greenwich describes the initial settlement of the town and its early pioneers. Also covered are the early villages of Whipple City and Union Village. Businesses, churches, schools, railroads, physicians, lawyers and cemeteries are all included in this history. Many names of early residents and current (1909) residents are mentioned. An interesting history of an interesting town. Soft cover, indexed, 57 pages (1909) 1996. Item #9517 $20.00
Originally published in 1929 by Mrs. Brayton, Hartford Town Historian, this book covers the history of Hartford from its earliest days to 1928. Included is information on the founding of the town, church histories and backgrounds of ministers, Hartford soldiers in various wars, and economic development of the town through the years. Town officers from 1786 to 1928 are listed along with a Town Directory for 1929. A section on the genealogies of Hartford families concludes the book. Soft cover, indexed, 176 pages, (1929) 1995. Item #9508 $30.00
This book was originally published in 1896 by the Salem Historical Committee. Chapters include The Scotch-Irish Colony, Interesting Genealogies, Old Families, The Physicians, Bench and Bar, Old Homesteads, plus numerous others. A list of Salem soldiers in the Revolutionary War is included. Many early residents are mentioned as well as people living in the town at the time of publication (1896). Soft cover, indexed, 159 pages (1896) 1994. Item #9425 $25.00
A very interesting history of the town of Salem and other Washington Co. towns as written prior to 1850 by Dr. Fitch. The original articles on Salem's history were published in the Salem Press in 1927. Covers early settlers, churches, businesses, etc. Soft cover, indexed, 40 pages, (1927) 1996. Item #9605 $20.00
A fascinating fictional account of life as lived by Irish immigrants in the 1840s. Set in Whitehall, Washington Co., NY, the story tells of the ship fever and the deaths suffered by the immigrants and how many of the newly-arrived were ill-treated by locals. The book sensationalizes the events but also includes descriptions of actual events in Washington Co. history. This book is a valuable source for Whitehall researchers because it contains over 50 pages of city directory type information on Whitehall businesses, photos of prominent men of Whitehall and buildings located in Whitehall. The story was originally published in 1849 and reprinted in 1900. This book is a high-quality photocopied reproduction of the 1900 publication. A very interesting side of Washington Co. history that is virtually unknown. Soft cover, 100 pages, (1849, 1900) 1996. Item #9615 $20.00
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One of the finest and most detailed maps of the Revolutionary period. Depicts part of the British Middle Colonies from northern NJ to Canada. Shows NY towns, cities, manors and patents from the NH border west to the unsettled lands. Map is in two 23"x29" sheets. #9622 $13.95
This map, originally printed in 1801, is a detailed survey map by DeWitt. The map shows northeastern NY and western New England, covers the area north of Kingston and south of Lake George. All land east of, and including, the Schoharie Creek, is depicted, as well as the towns of the Connecticut River Valley in New England. Counties, settlements, towns, creeks and roads are identified in the NY State section, in all or part of then Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Washington and Dutchess counties. Map is in one 23"x29" sheet. #9623 $6.95
This 18" x 21" reprint shows the area south of the Mohawk to the headwaters of the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers, and west from the Manor of Renselaerwyck to the Oriskany Patent. The names of the patentees and grantees, as well as the dates of acquisition, are shown. #9708 $5.95
Originally drawn about 1780, this reprint was made from John Gavit's mid-19th century engraving. Depicting part of New York north of the lower Hudson Valley, and from its Eastern boundary to the south shore of Lake Ontario, this fascinating map identifies settlements and grantee lands in the neighboring parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusettes. Settlements along the St. Lawrence and Richelieu Rivers are also identified. Item #9851 $5.95
Essentially a survey, this map of the Manor, which includes modern-day Albany and Rensalear Counties locates important creeks and roads, as well as several hundred settler's houses. Item #9852 $5.95
In addition to showing the county lines, roads and settlements in these northen New England states, this map is also useful for its portrayal of the adjacent part of lower Canada (now Quebec) which is divided into districts. Printed on 11x17 cream-colored paper. Item #9904 $3.95
Researchers will appreciate the re-issuing of John Disturnell's map of Albany and Schenectady Counties. In addition to locating towns and villages, this map shows railroads, turnpikes, mills and churches. Inset plans of both the cities of Albany and Schenectady are included. Item #9903 $5.95
Miscellaneous New York Books
10,000 Vital Records of Eastern New York, 1777-1834 by Fred Q. Bowman
These vital records are drawn from early NY newspapers and cover the interior county of Otsego and the 300-mile strip comprising the eastern-most counties of Clinton, Essex, Saratoga, Rennsalear, Albany and Columbia and "Old Duchess" which, prior to 1812, included the territory of present day Putnam County. Records are drawn from the marriange and death columns of newspapers published prior to 1835 in each of the above named counties. Bide-grooms and individuals who were subjects of death notices are listed in strict alphabetical order. Marriage officials are identified in the appendix, while other persons mentioned in the text such as brides, parents, and siblings are listed in the index. Complete details have been extracted--place and date of marriage or death, names of relatives, towns of residence. Hard cover, indexed, 356 pages (1987) 1999. #9911 $25.00
10, 000 Vital Records of Central New York, 1813-1850 by Fred Q. Bowman
The 10,000 vital records in this book were drawn from marriage and death columns of various central New York newspapers published before 1850, specifically those papers published in the section of the state laying between Geneiva and Utica. The bulk of the work concerns itself with the marriages and deaths of residents of central New York and the records abstracted provide names, ages, dates, places of residence and frequent references to family members and a good deal of other information. Hard cover, indexed, 338 pages (1986) 1999 #9912 $25.00
10, 000 Vital Records of Western New York, 1809-1850 by Fred Q. Bowman
The Vital record abstracts in this book come from the marriage and death columns of 5 newspapers published before 1850 in the towns of Batavia, Bath, Geneiva, Jamestown and Palmyra. Birth announcements were not published in these early papers, but many of the marriage and death notices make mention of birthyears, birth places and parent's names. Bride, grooms and all those who were subjects of death notices are listed in alphabetic order. marriage officials are identified in the appendix while all other persons mentioned in the text are listed in the index. Towns of residence are not confined to western NY for communities in the rest of the state as well as New England and the mid-west are frequently identified. Hard Cover, Indexed, 318 pages. (1985) 1999 #9913 $25.00
Albany County
First published in 1883, author Tenney traces the emigration of New Englanders to Albany. Along with the history of many businesses, churches and schools, Tenney lists the names of the earliest New England settlers (1780-1800) and provides more detailed information (birth, place of birth, death, occupation, etc.) about residents with New England backgrounds during the mid-1800s. Soft cover, indexed, 89 pages, (1883) 1992. Item #9428 $18.00
Old Albany County was formed in 1683 and in the 1760s included land now all or part of 14 NY counties: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia, Schoharie, Montgomery, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Saratoga, Washington, Greene, Otsego and Delaware. Because so many counties are included, this book is very important to any researcher working in northeastern NY. Prior to the 1790 census, the only upstate NY census records are for 1720. The material covered in this book provides information on settlers in this area during the period not covered by census records. Records included are tax lists, 1766-67 (published here for the first time), and militia lists, 1760-63. These lists complete coverage for old Albany County. Includes maps, photos, tables, over 13,000 entries and an every-name index. Hard cover, 312 pages, 1992. Item #9507 $39.50
A "mini-gazetteer" of Albany Co. with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the original 1844 publication date. Includes illustrations of several Albany Co. landmarks which allow us to see how they looked in the mid-1800s. Soft cover, approx. 20 pages, (1844) 1997. #9712 $10.00
The Great Highway: A World's Warpath by Abram Wakeman
"A synopsis of essential events occuring chiefly enroute between Albany, Lake George and Lake Champlain." This booklet, originally published in 1927, contains a descriptive timeline of the important occurrences in the settlement of New York in 1609 and ends with an 1827 plan to make the Hudson River navigable to Fort Edward. The French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War are covered. Includes a new index. Soft cover, 49 pages, (1927) 1992. Item #9427 $9.00
Essex County
Essex County, New York: An Excerpt From Historical Collections of the State of New York Containing A General Collection of Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, &c. Relating to Its History and Antiquities With Geographical Descriptions of Every Township in the State. by John W. Barber and Henry Howe
A "mini-gazetteer" of Essex Co., with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the original 1844 publication date, Includes illustrations of several Essex Co. landmarks which allow us to see hwo they looked in the mid-1800s. Soft cover, approx. 20 pages, (1844) 1997.#9713 $7.00
Mohawk Valley
This is nothing less than a complete and concise record of every family known to have lived in New York's Mohawk Valley in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Under each family listed, the Compendium presents abstracts of all genealogical records pertaining to every individual of the surname, with the data deriving from primary sources--marriage, birth/baptism, death, probate, land, military, pension and census records. Under the heading of each of these record classes, it identifies every person of the surname of whom there is any mention in the records then gives all relevant genealogical details (date, place, nature of event, etc.) and concludes with a precise citation to the source of the information. Maps show details of the five historic districts of the Mohawk Valley: Canajoharie, German Flats, Kingsland, Mohawk and Palatine. Originally this area was in Tryon Co., then, from 1784, in Montgomery Co. Hard cover, indexed 2 vols., 1,173 pages, 1990. Special shipping instructions: $4.50 for the 2 volumes. #9704 $55.00 for both volumes
7,000 Hudson-Mohawk Valley (NY) Vital Records, 1808-1850 by Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch
Prior to 1880, official marriage and death records were rarely filed in NY. Newspaper records can often be used to overcome this deficiency in record keeping and newspaper records often contain more detailed information than cemetery, church and town record books. This new list of 7,000 marriages and deaths from the Hudson-Mohawk Valley area gives researchers a boost in their search for vital records. Marriage notices give info such as names of the bride and groom, date of the marriage, place of marriage, parents' names, and the officiating minister. The death notices give name, date and place of death, age at death, sometimes the cause of death, occupation and survivors. The names of the individuals included in this book were taken from these newspapers: Rome Citizen, Herkimer Herald, Bunker Hill, Mohawk Courier, Montgomery Phoenix and Fort Plain Advertiser, West Troy Advocate and Watervliet Advertiser, Albany Gazette, Daily Albany Argus, American Eagle, Ulster Telegraph, Newburgh Journal, Putnam Democrat and Democrat Courier, Westchester Republican, Highland Democrat and Hudson River Chronicle. Hard cover, indexed, 368 pages, 1997. #9716 $30.00
.Western New York Land Transactions, 1804-1824 by Karen E. Livsey.
The Holland Land Company was a stock corporation formed by six Dutch banking houses for the purpose of buying land in NY. By 1797, the Company had purchased 3.3 million acres in western NY, west of the Genesee River. Known as the Holland Land Purchase, all land was sold off by 1839. This book is an index to the records, the Land Titles, of the Holland Land Company from their inception in 1804 until 1824. Also covered are the land transactions in Morris' Reserve and a tract of land known as the 40,000-Acre Tract, both east of the Purchase. Some 40,000 individual land transactions are listed and include the purchaser's name, location of the purchase, date of the transaction, the type of transaction and a citation to the original source and microfilm. The area covered extends from Genesee County west to the counties of Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus, covering such towns as Buffalo and Batavia. Hard cover, indexed, 472 pages, 1997. #9710 $35.00
Greene County
Official History of Greene Co., NY by J. Van Vechten Vedder
A concise history of Greene Co. that includes historical information on each town and descriptions of many of their early pioneers. Also conatins infor onchurches, lodges, town officials, schools and much more. The book was updated in 1927 and a statistical update, arranged by community was added. soft cover, new every-name index, 210+ pages (1927) 1985 #9914 $14.95
Orange County
The Concise History of Orange County, New York by Reverend A. E. Corning
Contains a descriptive history of Orange County, New York from its earliest days up to the early days of this century. Describes towns and mentions prominent citizens of the county. A very interesting look at the county' s history. Excerpted from the book Southeastern New York. Soft cover, new index, 121+ pages, (1946) 1993. #9915 $13.95
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County, New York: An Excerpt From Historical Collections of the State of New York Containing A General Collection of Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, &c. Relating to Its History and Antiquities With Geographical Descriptions of Every Township in the State by John W. Barber and Henry Howe
A "mini-gazetteer" of Rensselaer Co. with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the original 1844 publication date. Includes illustrations of several Rensselaer Co. landmarks which allow us to see how they looked in the mid- 1800s. Soft cover, approx. 22 pages, (1844) 1997. #9707 $10.00
Rensselaerville: Reminiscences and Rhymes reprinted from Village Newspapers
Contains a history of the town, describes the division of lands, mentions the history of churches, businesses, etc. Soft cover, indexed, 61 pages, (1890) 1994. Item #9426 $20.00
Saratoga County
This edition of Early Days is the result of 66 years of evolution, starting in 1928 when Mrs. VanDerwerker published her first booklet entitled Reminiscences of Bacon Hill and Vicinity. In the 1930s, she wrote a series of articles which were published in local newspapers. These articles are included in her booklets. She continued to collect stories, information and pictures and in 1938 was ready to publish her trilogy of books: Early Days in Eastern Saratoga County, Early Days in the Vicinity of Northumberland and Bacon Hill and Early Days in Gansevoort and Vicinity. These booklets, along with Reminiscences of Bacon Hill and Vicinity are included in this book. The book includes a new introduction by Alice Lowder Zetterstrom. Soft cover, indexed, 128 pages, 1994. Item #9504 $10.00
A "mini-gazetteer" of Saratoga Co. with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the origincal 1844 publication date. Includes illustrations of several Saratoga Co. landmarks which allow us to see how they looked in the mid-1800s. Contains a history of the Revolutionary War battles in Saratoga. Soft cover, 20 pages, (1844) 1996. Item #9614 $10.00
An exact reprint of the gazetteer, includes all ads from the original. Contains town histories, population statistics and town directories with individual's names, occupation and post office addresses. Includes a new every-name and business index. Hard cover, map, 405 pages, (1871) 1995. Item #9516 $25.00
Eliphalet Ball is the focus of this book but the book also contains information relevant to other early settlers in the Ballston area. Many early settlers are named and their roles in the settlement of Ballston are described. Subjects covered in the book are: the Kayaderrosseras Patent; the founding of Ballston; pension records of some Revolutionary War soldiers; Loyalist philosophy; economic, social and political growth; early deeds and much more. Also included are the Ball family genealogy; Ballston Town Records and Road Descriptions; military lists from the Revolutionary War; return dates of patriot captives; Ballston church records (includes baptisms, marriages and deaths); the 1790 census for Ballston and a wealth of other important genealogical information. An excellent source for anyone researching in the Ballston area of Saratoga Co., NY. Indexed, soft cover, 350 pages, 1991. Item #9621 $25.00
This history of Greenfield, Saratoga Co., NY, covers the early days of the Kayadrossera Patent and the eventual formation of Saratoga County. Early Greenfield settlers are listed as are Revolutionary War veterans buried in Greenfield. Cemeteries, churches, schools, businesses and town officers are just a few of the many subjects covered in this very useful book. Hard cover, illus., maps, 208 pages, (1976) 1993. #9701 $12.00
Schenectady County
History of Schenectady County by C.W. Van Santvoord, C.S. Halsey and W.T. Becker
Originally published in 1887, this booklet includes chapters on the geography and early history of Schenectady; later history of Schenectady; township of Niskayuna; township of Rotterdam; township of Glenville; township of Princetown; township of Duanesburgh; and education in Schenectady County. Soft cover, 48 pages, (1887), 1996. Item #9619 $6.95
St. Lawrence County
A "mini-gazetteer" of St. Lawrence Co. with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the original 1844 publication date. Includes illustrations of several St. Lawrence Co. landmarks which allow us to see how they looked in the mid- 1800s. Soft cover, approx. 20 pages, (1844) 1997. #9706 $10.00
Steuben County
Marriage Notices from Steuben County, NY, Newspapers, 1797-1884 by Mary S. Jackson and Edward F. Jackson.
Contains nearly 8,000 marriage notices. The records are listed in 16 different sections, one for each newspaper. Within sections the records are arranged chronologically. Information includes names of bride and groom, date of newspaper, and, if give, place of wedding. Indexed, 477 pages. Soft cover, 1998 #9819 $44.00
Death Notices from Steben County, NY, Newspapers, 1707-1884 by Mary S. Jackson and Edward F. Jackson
Contains nearly 7,000 death notices. The records are listed in 16 different sections, one for each newspaper. Within sections the records are arranged chronologically. Information is varied but may include any combination of the following: age or birthdate, naems of family members, place of residence, occupation or burial place. Indexed, 373 pages., Soft cover, 1998. #9820 $32.00
Ulster County
The original probate records are located in the office of the surrogate and in the County Clerks office, Kingston, Ulster County, NY. A careful abstract and translation of the Dutch and English wills, letters of administration after intestates and inventories from 1665 with geneological and historical notes and lists of Dutch and Frisian Baptismal names with their English equivalants, with an introduction by Judge A. T. Clearwater, LL.D. Many of these records were written in Dutch, a few wills were in French. Dutch scholars assisted the compiler with a literal translation of the Dutch records into English. The years covered range from the mid-1600's to the early 1800's. Illustrated with copies of original documents. Soft cover, indexed, 248 pages. (1906)1992 #9906 $22.00
Warren County
A "mini-gazetteer" of Warren Co. with towns, dates of formation, populations and historical information. Very interesting information current as of the original 1844 publication date. Includes illustrations of several Warren Co. towns which allow us to see how they looked in the mid-1800s. Soft cover, 15 pages, (1844) 1996. Item #9607 $7.00
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The aftermath of the Revolution produced vast amounts of written evidence from both loyalists and patriots regarding their wartime activities and inheritance of property. Original documents include wills (some of which may be the only copy extant), deeds, descriptions and valuations of real and personal property, memorials by the claimant or his representatives, personal correspondence, etc. This volume includes the summarized information from bundles 1-35 and 37 of the A013 Series. The original bundle and folio number are included for ease of access to the original records located in England. Indexed, hard cover, 615 pages. #9624 $21.50
New York put at least 43,645 men in the field during the Revolutionary War. All of them are identified in this work from original muster rolls and payrolls as well as records on file in the old War Dept. NY forces were divided into Lines, Levies, and Militias. Combined with 8,237 men named in Land Bounty Papers, a force of nearly 52,000 men is arrived at, all of whom are located in the index of this book. Indexed, maps, illus., hard cover, 900 pages, 1996. #9625 $60.00
This volume contains complete transcriptions of the muster rolls of the various regiments and smaller troop units raised by the province of NY for service in the Seven Years' War, otherwise known as the "Old French War." The rolls are complete for the years 1755 to 1764, except for 1757 which have been lost. Rolls typically give the name, date of enlistment, age, birthplace and trade of the soldier, and the company to which he belonged. Soft cover, indexed, 621 pages, (1891) 1996. #9626 $28.00
Two fires in 1800 destroyed the earliest Revolutionary War pension applications. However, some pension records pre-dating 1800 survive in the form of Congressional reports and appear to be the earliest existing Revolutionary War pension records. Four of these reports are transcribed in this book. Within each report the claims are arranged by state, giving name, rank, regiment, description and circumstances of wounds incurred, and info regarding pension, place of residence and physical fitness. Index includes nearly 4,000 names. Hard cover, 216 pages, 1996. Item #9609 $25.00
The book contains two parts, each listing the NY Loyalists whose land was confiscated during the Revolutionary War. Part One is an alphabetical list that includes name, town and county of residence, occupation, indictment (when found), and judgment (when signed). Counties included in this list are Albany, Tryon, Dutchess, Orange, Westchester, Charlotte, Queens, Ulster and Kings. Part Two is a list of confiscations by town for the following counties: Albany, Charlotte and Tryon. Names and occupations of Loyalists are listed in their town of residence. Soft cover, indexed, 40 pages, 1996. Item #9518 $18.00
Reprinted from a rare work issued by the Secretary of War in 1813, this pamphlet records the names of nearly 1,800 Revolutionary War pensioners. Arranged alphabetically under the States, the entries give the name of the pensioner as well as his district, rank and annual pension. Soft cover, 47 pages. Item #9502 $8.00
Contains a history of the old Saratoga, now Schuylerville. Gives historical background information from the French in the 1500s, the Dutch in the 1600s and the French and Indian War of the 1750s. A detailed history of the Revolutionary War battle of Saratoga is also provided. Events that took place in Washington Co. are also mentioned. Soft cover, indexed, 40 pages, (1897) 1996. Item #9616 $12.00
Originally published in the Salem Press in 1859, these reminiscences provide readers with background on Washington Co. in the Revolutionary War. Described in detail are the actions of the Indian leader LeLoup and how those actions affected early setters in the area. Early Washington Co. history is included, descriptions of the scenery and of farms are mentioned as are the names of settlers directly involved in the Indian attacks. A very interesting history of the county as described by people who lived through the war. Soft cover. Item #9602 $6.50
A large proportion of the American public was Loyalist during the Revolutionary War. This guide lists most locations where American Loyalist records may be found throughout the world, and the principal records and material available at these sites. A bibliography of published sources is also included. Also given are Loyalist historical and genealogical societies, periodicals, publishers of Loyalist material, and Loyalist historical sites to visit when traveling. Soft cover, 146 pages, 1990. #9705 $17.00
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William M. Bronk, the world acclaimed poet, was born in Ft. Edward, NY, and spent most of his life in Hudson Falls, NY. This book not only provides readers with a personal history of Bronk but includes the genealogies of the Bronk, Bronck, van Hoesen, Halenbek and Funston families. These families were among the early settlers in northeastern NY. Soft cover, indexed, 50 pages, 1997. #9709 $27.00
Lists many surnames from this area of the state. 22 pages. #9815 $15.00
Memoirs of the Treat Family by Ronald W. Collins and Glenn Dellinger
The Treat family arrived in North America as part of
the Great Migration that settled many of the leading New
England families into their new world homes. The earliest
of that name in the new world was Richard Treat
(1584-1669). He was one of the original founders of
Wethersfield, CT. He came to Wethersfield probably in
1636 or 1637 with his wife Alice Gaylord and several
children. In this book is the complete Treat Genealogy.
The great-great-great-grandson of the settler Richard
Treat was one Cornelius Treat (1766-1847). Cornelius
wrote and left behind a recollection of his life. This
memoir has been passed down through his descendants until
a copy reached Glenn C. Dellinger whose wife, Sue Gruver
Dellinger, is a descendant of Cornelius. The memoir of
Cornelius is presented here for the first time to the
general public. Cornelius writes about his active role in
the American Revolution, and his trials to move to the
central region of NY and start a family. Here, like in
all early family stories, are successes and failures,
tales of courage and strength, and times of tenderness
and reflection.
Also included are two other
Treat memoirs, those of Mercy Phelps Wells (1819-1904)
and Cornelia Phelps Stiles (1827-1904), both grand nieces
of Cornelius Treat. The memoirs of Mercy and Cornelia
tell of the trials, challenges and close family bonds
needed to be a pioneering family. These two recollections
tell the story of the Treat family as it moved west from
New England through NY and on into the Ohio Valley. These
stories contain both triumphs and deadly disasters.
The book also contains the
Treat genealogy, as well as the following family
genealogies: Coleman, Woodbridge, Bryan, Dudley,
Bulkeley, Gaylord, Grosvenor, Charlton, Chauncey and
Eyre.
Soft cover, indexed, 191
pages. #9717 $32.50
First published in Montreal in 1869, this book contains, according to the author, "short Historical Sketches of each Township within the Districts of Bedford and St. Francis, with brief notices of many individuals who have been prominently interested in their early settlement." The book is concerned primarily with the English townships and French Canadians are included but are not the focus of the book. Nearly 1200 names are contained in the index with many families having come from NY, New England and the Great Lakes region. Indexed, soft cover, 100 pages (1869), 1996. Item #9620 $21.00
This book focuses on the descendatns of James Getty, his sons Robert and Ebeneeze Getty and brothers John and Andrew Lytle. All were memebers of the church of Rev. thomas Clark who had come to Washinton co., NY from Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland. Much of the info for this book was supplied int he late 1890s by Mrs. Lemuel Ruggles Hall, a descendat of James Getty. Also included in this book is a very detailed descrition of the settlements of the Scotch-Irish in NH, MA, and Washington Co., NY. Included is a chapter on the early settlements of Salem, NY. Even if you don't have aGetty or Lytle ancestors, this book is worth adding to your Washington Co., Ny colelction because of the excellent history of the Scotch-Irish and the info on early Salem. Soft cover, indexed, about 60 pages, (1902) 1999. #9916 $27.00
The author of The Sexagenary is unknown but the work has been attributed to either John P. Becker, long a resident of Salem, Washington Co., NY, or Rev. Samuel Rogers, first pastor of the Baptist church at Schulerville. The father of Mr. Rogers was a teamster in the American army and his son was often with him and my have learned the facts contained the The Sexagenary first-hand. The author states: "I am by no means a veteran--I never was in actual combat, but I can shoulder my crutch, exulting at the remembrance of the fight, and show how fields were won. I was neither continental, nor levy. I served in the unpretending, but not useless character of a wagoner, in the quarter master's department, at one time actively employed in forwarding cannon, and laboring with my own horses. My station in life was that of a farmer in respectable circumstances, and rather above that which furnished the usual recruits for the regular army." The author provides us iwth a fascinating desciption of his actions as a teamster in the Revolutionary War. He descibes life in Albany, Wahsington, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties of NY and portions of VT. The book is a very readable hisory of the Revolution in the eastern portion of NY, written by someone who lived through the hard times. Originally published in 1866, this version of The Sexagenary is a photocopy of the original book and includes the oringal index. Soft cover, indexed, 234 pages.(1866) 1999.#9910 $20.00
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