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The Fitch Gazetteer: An Annotated Index to the Manuscript History of Washington County, New York, Volume 4 - Kenneth A. Perry. From 1847 to 1878, Dr. Asa Fitch of New York State collected a series of articles toward compiling a history and genealogy of Washington County and the surrounding region, intended to discern "the date of the first settlement of the towns and from whence the settlers came." Just short of a complete transcription of its contents, Kenneth Perry's The Fitch Gazetteer organizes the manuscript's contents by surnames, topics and geographic location, in alphabetical order. Entries are annotated, citing the original location of the article in the manuscript, and frequently paired with direct quotes from the original. Entries are also cross-referenced to related topics. Volume Four contains the following: Washington County town enlistment records for the Civil War; Reconstruction incidents, including assassinations and attempted murders of Arkansas government officials and the murder of a Washington County Union veteran in Texas; manufacturers in Washington County; travelogue of a loyalist, 1792, seeking a grant of land in Canada; elections, 1860-62, 1864-71; epidemics, 1798, 1858, 1868, 1872, 1874 and 1875; manufacturers, 1860s; vital records from 1870-74; and Presbyterians (cont'd from Vol. 3). 1999, 601 pp., paper, $49.00, #P171
Marriages from The Saugerties Telegraph 1846-1870 and Obituaries, Death Notices and Genealogical Gleanings from The Ulster Telegraph 1846-1848 - Audrey M. Klinkenberg. This book presents marriage notices, obituaries, death notices and other genealogical tidbits as reported in the newspapers of Saugerties and Ulster, New York. The marriage announcements contain the names of the bride and groom, the date and the clergy who performed the ceremony. Also included are published divorce and separation notices. The death notices include the deceased's name, date and place of death, age and in some instances the occupation and cause of death. Also included are news reports of tragedies (shipwrecks, disappearances, fires, executions, etc.) that involved a resident or former resident of the area. 1998, 431 pp., bibl., fullname index, paper, $35.00 #K436
Directory to Collections of New York Vital Records, 1726-1989, with Rare Gazetteer
Salt Pork and Poor Bread and Whiskey: The Adirondack Diaries of John Brown Francis - edited by Henry A. L. Brown. This is an account of the visits of John Brown Francis (later a five-term governor of Rhode Island) to the vast Adirondack wilderness known as "John Brown's tract" after the diarist's grandfather, one of the founders of the Brown dynasty in Providence. The elder man had had a grand vision of developing the timber and mineral resources of the tract (210,000 acres, or over 320 square miles), but had been repeatedly thwarted by climatic and environmental obstacles. Even though his personal efforts died with him in 1803, his heirs attempted for decades afterwards to carry out his vision. Descriptions of floods, summer frosts and other difficulties in the diaries demonstrate that even after the removal of the British and Indian threats following the War of 1812, most efforts to transform the Adirondack forests to agricultural and commercial pursuits (such as the iron manufacturing described in the diaries) were doomed to failure. John Brown Francis was in his twenties when he wrote these accounts in 1816, 1817 and 1818.
"[F]rom tavern keepers and toll collectors to farmers' daughters and land barons, little of the human condition escapes the eye of the youthful annalist. While most of our insights into the population of the early American frontier stem from the observations of foreign travellers like DeTocqueville, Mrs. Trollope and Dickens [and, 40 years earlier, the numerous Hessian diarists], here, for historians of the early republic, is a whole fresh catalogue by an American reporter." The editor of this work, Henry A. L. Brown, is the grandson of John Brown Francis' adopted granddaughter. This transcription is thoroughly annotated and well illustrated, and includes a genealogy of John Brown Francis and a foreword by Albert Klyberg, director of the Rhode Island Historical Society. The bibliography lists about 75 sources and the everyname plus subject index includes about 350 entries. 1997, 92 pp., illus., maps, bibl., index, paper, $14.00 #ZB658
�Muster Rolls of New York Provincial Troops, 1755-1764 - Edward F. DeLancey, editor. This volume contains complete transcriptions of the muster rolls of the various regiments and smaller troop units raised by the province of New York 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 for which they 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. An extensive appendix presents a great deal of supplemental information from sources other than the muster rolls. Some of the materials in the appendix are: Acts of the Legislature regarding raising troops and the prosecution of the war; lists of commissioned officers; lists of deserters; and lists of deceased soldiers. There is a very helpful everyname index. This work was originally published in the collections of the New York Historical Society for 1891. (1891) reprint, 621 pp., append., index, paper, $43.00 #ZD141
A History of Deerpark in Orange County, New York - Peter E. Gumaer. Settlement of the community that became Deerpark began in 1690, on land most likely purchased from Indians. This book begins with that early settlement and traces more than 150 years of the lives, customs and characteristics of Deerpark's citizens, as well as its history.
Family histories of those first settlers profile both their ancestors and four generations of their descendants. Genealogies of notable Deerpark citizens add to the completeness of the text, and much space is dedicated to the day-to-day lives and practices in Deerpark through the years. Sections deal with everything from market prices of agricultural products to local topography and wildlife, to the "use of spirits at funerals and weddings," to population and emigration data.
Enclosed also is information on occupations, religious affiliations and political pursuits. The text is readable and enjoyable, and impressive in its thoroughness; and a new everyname index is a great aid to researchers. (1890) reprint, 220 pp., new everyname index, paper, $19.00 #ZGUMA
Marriage and Death Notices from Seneca County, New York Newspapers, 1817-1885 - Mary S. Jackson and Edward F. Jackson. Beginning in 1880 in New York State, town clerks began recording vital records; prior to that date, local newspapers were "one of the best sources for these vital records." In this new book, containing more than 3,000 entries, the authors have compiled marriage and death notices from eight local newspapers from Seneca County, New York, ranging from 1817 through 1885.
The first half of the book contains marriage notices and the second half death notices. Each newspaper has its own section and the notices are organized chronologically within each. Generally the marriage notices contain the full names of both bride and groom, where each was from, the location of the marriage, and the date of the ceremony. The death notices, which provide a more varied assortment of information, always contain the date of death or the date of the newspaper. Other information provided in death notices may include the date of birth, location of death, and names of relatives yet surviving. "Although these newspapers were published in Seneca County, they include notices for the surrounding counties" and "many notices for those people who moved to other towns in New York or to other states." A surname index has been added to ease the search for specific individuals. 1997, 186 pp., index, paper, $18.00 #ZJ014
Notices from Washington County, New York, Newspapers, 1799-1880 - compiled by Mary S. Jackson and Edward F. Jackson. Prior to 1880 the best source for vital records was local newspapers. With this in mind, this book presents death and marriage notices abstracted from Washington County, NY, newspapers from 1799 to 1880--data which may be otherwise difficult to come by, and which is undoubtedly a valuable aid to researchers. Although published in Washington County, these notices are not limited to Washington County.
Death Notices
- Chronologically arranged the death notices include: date of death; the deceased's age at death, birth date, family members, residence(s), military experience, and occupation.1995, 477 pp., index, paper, $36.00 #ZJ016
Obituaries, Death Notices, and Genealogical Gleanings from The Saugerties Telegraph
. - Audrey M. Klinkenberg. The abstracts given here are almost entirely death notices as garnered from obituaries, notices or news items. Many of the notices were copied from other newspapers, so the geographic coverage extends throughout the northeast, but most notices pertain to Ulster County.Volume 3: 1861-1870
. 1994, 407 pp., index, paper, $31.50 #ZK435
History of New Paltz, New York, and Its Old Families, from 1678 to 1820, Including the Huguenot Pioneers and Others who settled in New Paltz previous to the Revolution - Ralph Lefevre. New Paltz was settled at an early date by French Huguenot and Dutch pioneers. As the region developed, and the New Paltz families multiplied, they provided many of the settlers for surrounding the towns as well. Over half of this large volume is devoted to genealogies of the pioneer families. (1903) reprint, 594 pp., illus., paper, $40.50 #ZL121
A Documentary History of Yonkers, New York, Volume One: The Formative Years, 1820-1852
A Documentary History of Yonkers, New York, Volume Two, Part One: The Unsettled Years, 1853-1860 As in Volume One, the author discusses the demographic, economic and political influences of the specified time period, while providing information obtained from the Town Record Book and Associated Documents, newspaper microfilm, and other sources. The amount of information increased commensurately with Yonkers' growth. 1994, 342 pp., index, paper $30.50 #ZM012
Historical Records of a Hundred and Twenty Years [Auburn, New York] - Joel H. Monroe. This book chronicles the history of Auburn, NY, from 1793 to 1913. It is organized into 11 chapters which are further subdivided into articles of just a few pages each, which fall into two main types. About one-third of them are biographical sketches of citizens or of visitors to the town, often including a portrait of the subject, some family background and principal accomplishments in the context of the town history. The majority of the articles deal with aspects of the town itself and the vicinity, or of notable events. (1913) reprint, 278 pp., illus., paper, $28.00 #ZM558
Proceedings of the New York State Historical Association: Volume 6, The Seventh Annual Meeting with Constitution, By-Laws and List of Members. Including Indian Geographical Names by E. M. Ruttenber
A Bibliography of New York State Communities, third edition - Harold Nestler. A bibliography covering books and pamphlets on New York State history at the local or community level. Published mainly between 1900 and 1987. Material pertaining to the history of the State as a whole and to major cities has generally been excluded. About 2500 publications are described. 1990, 2nd edition, revised, 301 pp., index, paper, $25.50 #ZN177
The Hoosac Valley: Its Legends and Its History - Grace Greylock Niles. The history of the Hoosac Valley and the Taconac region, encompassing parts of three states, New York, Vermont and Massachusetts, "is inextricably interwoven with that of the very foundation of our great Republic." First published in 1912, this text covers the history and legends of the region from 1540 to 1910, the greater emphasis given to the first 250 to 300 years of that period. From early conflicts among vying Indian tribes through the American Revolution, control of the valley was regularly disputed. Since colonial times, there have been no less than ten forts built within the Hoosac Valley through the attempts of one group of peoples to defend it against others. Among those claiming rights to and occupying the region were the Hoosac, Mahican and Mohawk Indian tribes, as well as the French, English, Dutch and American nations.
Through the author's efforts "to present the story of beginnings in Historic Hoosac and Saratoga in their true relations to the world's great history of war, peace, and progress," she has compiled over 500 pages of information. She begins with an introductory chapter providing a physical description of the Hoosac Valley. The next seven chapters cover the control of and struggles for the land by the various Indian tribes, their early relations with the European settlers, and the ensuing presence and conflicts between the French, Dutch and English through the battle of Lake George ending in the year 1755.
Following this section are descriptions and histories of a number of settlements or districts, including Williamstown, Adams, Bennington, Schaghticoke, Cambridge and Petersburgh from their earliest days to 1815. A chapter on the Green Mountain Boys' Militia from 1764-1815 serves as a transition between these histories and chapters covering the Revolutionary War. The first case of open rebellion, Fort Ticonderoga, and Saratoga are a few examples of the Hoosac Valley's direct involvement in the greater Revolutionary conflict.
Throughout the remainder of the book various other topics are addressed. Among these are schools, slavery, missions, industry, "literary shrines of the Valley" and a history of the (Ethan) Allen family. The last 40 pages is a section of "notes," consisting of muster rolls, treaties and political correspondence. An everyname plus subject index is an added benefit to this informative volume. (1912) reprint, 584 pp., index, paper, $39.50 #ZN350
Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York, Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801
This collection of marriage records gives: the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage (day, month and year) and the place of marriage. The list is in Dutch with some words, phrases and abbreviations translated into English. A description of Dutch marriage laws and customs, particularly those of the Reformed Dutch Church, is included in the introduction. Also of interest is a list of ministers of the church and the dates they served. Originally published in the Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 1. (1890) reprint, 352 pp., illus., everyname index, paper, $26.50 #ZP866
The Fitch Gazetteer: An Annotated Index to the Manuscript History of Washington County, New York Volume 3 - Kenneth A. Perry. Time period covered: from Revolutionary War to Civil War. 1999, 529 pp., paper, $47.00 #P170
* New York Soldiers in the Civil War. A Roster of Military Officers and Soldiers Who Served in New York Regiments in the Civil War as Listed in the Annual Reports of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. Volume 1, A-K - Richard A. Wilt. In 1894 the state of New York began publishing rosters of soldiers who had served in New York regiments in the American Civil War. The result was 43 published volumes of service records from 280 regiments, battalions and batteries of infantry, cavalry, artillery and engineers containing over 393,000 names of Civil War officers and soldiers. This set of rosters is invaluable to serious students of the Civil War and to persons seeking to document their family history and find their genealogical roots. An alphabetical, columnar format lists the soldier's name and regiment(s). Researchers can now identify all regiments in which a particular soldier may have served and then search out additional material in other sources. 1999, 404 pp., 8.5x11, $58.00 #W336
The Story of Old Fort Johnson [NY] - W. Max Reid. "Old Fort Johnson" was not really a fort; it was the home of the famous Sir William Johnson, Major General and Indian Commissioner during the French and Indian War, Pontiac's Rebellion and the beginning of the Revolution. This is not so much the story of Old Fort Johnson as it is the story of Sir William Johnson, his family and the people who circulated in their lives and influenced early American history.
After his first wife bore his children and died, he took two Indian "wives." The first, Caroline Hendrick, was a niece of the famous Mohawk chief, King Hendrick. After Caroline died, her niece, Molly Brant, bore Johnson several more children. Sir William's son, Sir John Johnson, later took up residence at Fort Johnson.
This book tells about Johnson's birthplace in Ireland, how he built his fortune in the New World, his exploits at the Battle of Lake George, his influence with the Indians, the history of the war in the Mohawk Valley, the diary of Wm. Colbraith at Fort Schuyler and the episode known as the murder of the maidens, the capture of Walter N. Butler, Hans Yost Schuyler and others, Battle of Stone Arabia, Klock's field, raids of Joseph Brant, Colonel Marinus Willett and the Battle of Dorlach (Sharon Springs), the life of Lady Johnson, the Will of Sir William Johnson, Genealogy of the Johnson family, land grants, miscellaneous history of the area, Mohawk Indian legends and other interesting topics.
More than 50 illustrations of Fort Johnson and various locations described in the text make this a collectible volume. The original fullname index lists places as well as names. (1906 ) reprint, 240 pp., original fullname and place index, illus., paper, $28.00 #ZR131
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History of Schoharie County, New York, 1713-1882
- William E. Roscoe. Twenty-three chapters draw from official documents, personal scribblings, and public records to expound everything from Schoharie County's first immigrants to its settlement and government, to its geography and population, to its industry and amusements. Histories of every town in the county are included, and biographical sketches of notable citizens are scattered throughout the text. An appendix contains transcripts of historical speeches and writings, a new surname index has been merged with an a "facts and places" index compiled some time earlier, and the book closes with an alphabetical listing of prominent persons that includes biographical data. (1882) reprint, 502 pp., 8.5x11, illus.,new index, paper, $63.00 #ZR571
Linen Threads and Broom Twines: An Irish and American Album and Directory of the People of the Dunbarton Mill, Greenwich, New York, 1879-1952
- William J. Ruddock. The town that is known today as Greenwich lies along the Batten Kill River and is situated in the hills which separate the Adirondack Mountains of New York from the Green Mountains of Vermont. The town was settled by people from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts in the 1700s. In 1809 the settlement incorporated as Union Village. By the mid-1800s the name was changed to Greenwich-proudly pronounced "green witch." In 1880 the Dunbarton flax-spinning mill was established, bringing hundreds of Irish laborers and others lured by the prosperity and steady employment offered by the mill. Most of the Irish workers came from Gilford, Bessbrook, Newry and Belfast, Ireland. These hardy workers gave the town a special character that lives on today.Volume 1, "The Album," covers mainly the Dunbarton mill, its history, business, effect on the community, and the people who worked there. The mill had connections with Patterson, New Jersey, and North Grafton, Massachusetts. Volume 2, "The Directory," lists over 1900 individuals who worked in the Dunbarton mill. Genealogical information on most families can be traced for two or three generations; some families go back four generations. The following sources were used: census records, interviews, cemeteries, school records, Irish birth and marriage records, the local newspaper, naturalization records, obituaries, ship passenger lists, social security death records, and Village of Greenwich births, deaths and marriages as extracted by the Town Historian. This directory is arranged alphabetically.
Both volumes are indexed. The index for Volume One contains names, places and subjects. The index for Volume Two contains names of people who are related to the Dunbarton mill families who are listed alphabetically in that volume. Additionally, there are several photographs of the mill and some of the people associated with it.
Volume 1 - 1997, 179 pp., illus., index, paper, $18.00 #ZR811
Volume 2 - 1997, 414 pp., illus., index, paper, $29.50 #ZR812
The New York Directory For 1786 - H. J. Sachs & Co. An essential reference for New York researchers and enthusiasts, this city directory is the first ever published for New York City.
The preface comprises an "accurate and trustworthy" description of the city written by Noah Webster. Then, in the pages of the directory, you will find the names of all the residents, their occupations and their homes; a key to the changes in the names of streets; listings of the members in Congress, members in state Senate and Assembly; judges, aldermen and other civil officers; public office-holders; counselors at law; churches and clergymen; physicians and surgeons; banks; professors etc. of Columbia College; arrivals and departures of the mails at the post-office; and more.
Here you will also find a fold-out plan of the city of New York published in 1789. A new everyname index has been added to aid the researcher. Don't miss out on this piece of New York history! (1905) reprint, c.117 pp., maps, new everyname index, paper, $14.50 #ZS013
First Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church Membership Records, Alfred, New York - Ilou M. Sanford. From the archives of the Seventh Day Baptist Historical Society comes the register of the first seventy years (1816- 1886) of the First Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church located in Alfred, NY. This register contains a wealth of biographical material concerning early Rhode Island families and the movement of Seventh Day Baptists as they migrated westward. 1995, c107 pp., 8.5x11, map, index, paper, $21.00 #ZS054
Membership Records of Seventh Baptists of Central New York State, 1797- 1940's - Ilou M. Sanford. Due to the fact that church clerks varied a great deal in what they thought important, there is a wide variety of information: admissions, births, baptisms, deaths, dismissals, excommunications, places of origin, parents, spouses, and other biographical information. This work is arranged by geographic groups. Membership records include: Brookfield Group (1st Brookfield, Leonardsville, West Edmeston), DeRuyter, Scott Area (Scott, Lincklaen, Truxton, Preston, Norwich, Ithaca, Newport, Otselic), Verona (1st Verona, 2nd Verona, Syracuse), and the Adams Center Area (Adams Center, Houndsfield, Watson, Richland, Diana, Pinckney). 1994, 127 pp., 8.5x11, map, index, paper, $26.00 #ZS053
Membership Records of Seventh Day Baptist Churches in Western New York and North-western Pennsylvania, 1800-1900 - Ilou M. Sanford. The churches in these records were known at the time as the Western Association of Seventh Day Baptist Churches; the region comprised land from Lake Ontario south into northwestern PA. These membership listings are from churches of 24 towns in western NY and 12 towns in northwestern PA. The appendix includes a listing of Sabbath-keeping Civil War soldiers from nine NY churches and two PA churches; a listing of Western Association ministers and missionaries from 1810-1910; and more. 1996, c.110 pp., 8.5x11, maps, index, paper, $22.50 #ZS052
An Old Frontier of France: The Niagara Region and Adjacent Lakes under French Control - Frank H. Severance. This two-volume set of more than 900 pages, originally published in 1917, presents many layers of rich detail. It chronicles the events of French settlement in the Niagara region and surrounding lakes, located in present-day New York and Canada. It is one of many books the author compiled from both published and unpublished rare books, documents, journals, diaries and also first-hand exploration of the Niagara, making this vast work a most incredible historical resource. The scarcity of the original resources, as well as the scarcity of this very work, make it more valuable than ever. Mr. Severance seems to have the drive and inquisitive nature of a scientist, while at the same time relating his narrative with the unique vision of a poet. The sheer amount he has written about this enchanted land is a testament to the Niagara's eternal allure.
Volume One takes us back to the earliest European knowledge of the Niagara, around the beginning of the 17th century. Next there are the Franciscan and Jesuit missions and their encounters with the Iroquois. Then there are the adventures of La Salle, La Barre, Joncaire the Elder and many others; the story of Fort Niagara and the fur trade; a chapter entitled "Annals of the Wilderness," including the Niagara Mutiny of 1729 and the mysterious River Cond�; the establishment of the Niagara-Ohio route; and the volume ends around the year 1750 with a chapter on two famous expeditions. Also included are many illustrations and maps of the region.
Volume Two begins in the summer of 1752, when the Marquis Duquesne arrived from France to assume the daunting task of governing Canada. There is a great deal of information on the Campaign of 1754, including the Albany Conference, the meeting of Joncaire and Washington, Ben Franklin's "Join or Die," Chautauqua and Presqu' Isle, De L�ry's graphic chronicle, the portage routes, and "A romance of the wilderness." The rest of the book is a complete account of the area's conflicts between England, France and America during the remainder of the 1700s, Fort Niagara being a key component. The last three chapters relate the ill fortune of Chabert, beginning with "Losses of the master of the portage," his time of administration ("the greatest transportation monopolist in America"), and finally his imprisonment in the Bastille and subsequent return to America. This volume is also copiously illustrated, including diagrams of Fort Niagara and Fort Frontenac. There is an appendix with supplementary facts and an original index. Originally published by the Buffalo Historical Society and compiled from rare sources, this two-volume set is essential for historians of early America. Look for more of these rare books in the future! (1917) reprint, 921 pp., 2 vols., illus., maps, append., original fullname and subject index, paper, $64.00 #ZS182
Studies of the Niagara Frontier - Frank H. Severance. What distinguishes this book from most regional histories is the compilation of literary narratives from various early visitors, giving it an artistic vitality. The first third of this volume is the Niagara region as seen through the eyes of poets, writers and artists. Of course, to get a more scrutinizing view of the area, one must next see it through the eyes of scientists, geographers and geologists. The last third of the book is a series of narratives of 18th-century visitors and explorers, which givesone a well-rounded impression of the Niagara. (1911) reprint, 437 pp., illus., fullname plus subject index, paper, $32.00 #ZS181
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History of Scholarie County and the Border Wars of New York, containing also a sketch of the causes which led to the American Revolution and interesting memoranda of the Mohawk Valley - Jeptha R. Simms. A highly readable and informative history. Some contents: Origin of Schoharie, Schoharie Germans, Groat family in the Mohawk Valley, the Vrooman family, Burning of the Gaspee, Indian treaty in Schoharie, A female spy and Maj. Tallmadge, Murder of Durham, Schoharie Fort, Timothy Murphy. (1845) reprint, 691 pp., 1 vol. in 2, illus., paper, new index, $44.00 #ZS357
Social New York Under the Georges, 1714-1776 - Esther Singleton. The period sometimes known as "The Golden Age of New York" extended from the accession of George I till the outbreak of the Revolution. This is a book of facts originally published in 1902, which tries to show the opulence and fashion of Manhattan�s wealthier denizens without the hampering effect of political criticism.
It�s the Eighteenth Century. Where do I go to procure cockfighting supplies? When is the next bull-baiting? How do I join the Macaroni Club? What exactly is "the English love of horseflesh?" All these questions and hundreds more can be answered in this informative text, which can provide the researcher with missing details about customs, habits and ways of life in early New York. The original sources may well be long gone or misappropriated; therefore, this book is an essential reference guide!
A colorful picture evolves as we read about "the descriptions of the houses they lived in, the contents of their various rooms, their plate, glass and china, the delicacies with which their tables were supplied, the gardens and domains in which they took their pleasure, the clothes they wore, the music they sang and played, the plays, exhibitions and shows they attended, the public and private f�tes, balls, dinners, and assemblies at which they gathered, and the field-sports in which they indulged." This material was compiled and organized by the author from a good many sources, such as letters and diaries of descendents; wills; inventories; and colonial newspapers.
Each part of the book contains many photographs to accompany the text. Part One describes the aspects of a small town, such as land, houses, fires, farms and city-street life. (It�s hard to imagine New York with only 21,000 people, like it had in 1773!) Part Two describes the luxurious houses and furniture. Next we discover the fine dining habits, cutlery and tableware of the upper class. Then there is a detailed look at the costumes and habiliments of men and women: wigs, hats, clothes, gloves, toiletries, shoes, adornments, etc. Part Six is a description of popular distractions of the day, such as sports, theater, music, balls, shows and exhibitions. The final part illustrates the manners, food and culture of the sophisticate. Food, food markets, cooking, fashion, extravagance�each of these arts was being finely and distinctively honed into its own American style at this time before the Revolution. In reading about these early affluent New Yorkers, you will find the curious, mundane and sometimes ludicrous accounts of extravagance and excess of a society that no longer exists. The depictions are impeccably detailed and will certainly shed light on this outlandish culture of early America. The original name and subject index is retained for this reprint. (1902) reprint, 407 pp., illus., original everyname plus subject index, paper, $31.50 #ZS352
Genealogical Gleanings Abstracted from the Early Newspapers of Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, 1823-1833 and 1841-1855
A History of the City of Brooklyn, Including the Old Town and Village of Brooklyn, the Town of Bushwick, and the Village and City of Williamsburgh. Volumes I, II, and III. - Henry R. Stiles. This three-volume set, originally published between 1867 and 1870, starts at the very beginning, with Hudson's first visit to Manhattan, the formation of the Dutch West India Company, the establishment of New Netherland as a province, the first land purchases made, etc., to the history of the Consolidated City of Brooklyn up to 1869 (the year this volume was published). All three volumes are illustrated with a total of more than a hundred engravings depicting more than three hundred years of history. (1867- 70) reprint, 1462 pp., 3 vols., illus., maps, index, paper $88.00 #ZS734
Staten Island Church Records - Tobias Alexander Wright. This rare volume, originally printed in a limited edition of 100 for the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, includes some very old and useful material: "Records of the Dutch Reformed Church of Port Richmond, S.I.: Baptisms from 1696 to 1772. United Brethren Congregation, commonly called Moravian Church, S.I.: Births and Baptisms, 1749 to 1853; Marriages, 1764 to 1863; Deaths and Burials, 1758 to 1828. St. Andrews Church, Richmond, S.I.: Births and Baptisms from 1752 to 1795; Marriages from 1754 to 1808."
Baptismal records contain date of baptism and names of parents, child and witnesses or "sponsors." Some baptismal records also contain date of birth. Occasionally there are notes which tell who performed the baptism or where the ceremony took place, if not in the church. Marriage records simply give date and names of bride and groom. Death records give date of death, age, and sometimes also the name of parents and/or spouse, and names or number of children and their ages. Other information may include cause of death, whether or not the deceased was baptized, and place of burial.
Also included are some old sketches of the churches. An everyname index facilitates the search for names in this work. (1909) reprint, 335 pp., illus., everyname index, paper, $27.50 #ZW633
History of Chautauqua County, NY, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time; with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches - Andrews W. Young. The first 200 pages of this work provide a history of the region and county, while the balance consists of histories of each town in the county. The town histories include numerous biographical and genealogical sketches. The portraits have been omitted. (1875) reprint, 2 vols., 740 pp., new index, paper, $42.00 #ZY595
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