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Rensselaer Co. GenWeb is dedicated to providing researchers with online information, not just references to where information can be found. We endeavour to present our informaiton in an organized, easy to use format. We have purposely avoided frames and graphic-laden pages in order to decrease download time, and we use a larger font so that our senior visitors will find our pages easier to read. In order to continue to meet the needs of our visitors, we'd like to know what you think of our website! 
From: Barbara S. Hergesheimer (bcook@alaska.net) Best web site I have seen so far. Am looking for a John Hergesheimer who made a church banner for Ray Baines in 1981 in the Santa Ana District. If you see this please email me.  From: g clark (clarkarosa@hotmail.com) nice site, easy to navagate!! good information found records of gr grandmother from a link from your site to the irish genology site thanks From: William D. Woodburn (woodburn2546@msn.com) Fround your site while researching George Woodburn who died in 1802 and buried (?) Petersburg, New York. From: Wes Jones (wesjones412@yahoo.com) Fantastic site! I wish all states and counties had it together like Rensselear County. All your hard work is very much appreciated. I'm new at this and have just started tracing my Dad’s side of the family. So far I’ve traced family from Pittsfield, MA to Hoosick Falls, NY to Berlin, NY. I’m trying to find information on Fred Jones or his parents George and Lydia Jones. Thanks Wes From: Phil Gibbs (phill.gibbs@comcast.net) I really appreciate your GenWeb. My Gibbs ancestors came to Pittstown in 1794/95 and built their home on Groveside Road. they are buried in the Gibbs Cemetery on Groveside Road. In May of 2009 some 20 descendants of Job & Louisa cleaned up the family cemetery. We are featured in the Pittstown Historical Society Fall Newsletter. Looking for burial place of Cyrus spicer. From: Kathy Fomuk (k.fomuk@hvcc.edu) Wonderful!! Born & raised in Troy (still live in Troy) and it nice to see the amount of time and effort in preserving the history of Troy. Any chance any photos of School #2 in the early 1960's? Thank you again for this site.... From: William J.Simmons (ny2nh1@yahoo.com) I am looking for the orgin of Simeon Simmons born abt.1815 Sand Lake,N.Y and his father and mother Moses and Mamry Simmons born abt. 1780. Does the Simmons family of Renss. county have connections to New England Simmons family 1621 (Fortune) Plymouth colony ? From: Lora (lpainter57@sbcglobal.net) Great site, especially the cemetery database! Lots of actual online records. I have the tangled Cronkhites and Surdam/Van Surdam lines. This has helped a great deal in sorting at least some of them out. From: Pat Blanchard (jblanch@windstream.net) I started my 'quest'' in Cayuga Co., NY via a news articles link. The Rensselaer Co. area was mentioned and I have found more info. and active participation from this area and am extremely appreciative. Am still searching for more Anchthorn/Horn records. Hope to travel there from KY. From: Greer (greermorgangroup@hotmail.com) Did all you Dunham lineage through Jonathan Singletery Dunham and Mary Bloomfield know that Barak Obama is your cousin? There are quite a few of you in Rensselaer Co. From: Christine Fomuk (kearychr@hvcc.edu) A great site, kudos. Looking for info re: the Country Grove Inn property on Vandenburgh Ave. (which was the home & business of my grandmother,Catherine Fulita). The property was part of the Vandenburgh estate and the home still has the original slate roof displaying a date on it from the 1700's. I would like to find out which Vandenburgh lived there, etc. Thank you. From: Donna Rae Lipert (olerae@aol.com) Really great site. Looking for the Minard or Mynard family. Benajah born in 1772 Ct. One of his children Maria born in Rensselaer in 1816. From: Liz Bednar (bookseller53066@hotmail.com) Have posted a comment but it is printed incorrectly. I am seeking WREN info not 'Eagle'...................in the Sand Lake area. My grandfather is Frank WREN and his father was Patrick WREN and mother was Catherine REDMOND. From: Bradley Thomas (nw1957@msn.com) Great site! I'm looking for the family of Samuel TURNER who left the County around 1850 after the death of his parents. HE married Grace MCLAUGHLIN of Washington Co. around 1850. They left NY and went onto WI. and MI. Lokking for any connection in New York. From: Lora Painter (lpainter57@sbcglobal.net) Great website. You've succeeded in having lots of actual information on individuals, not just information on finding it, like you said. Surnames I'm searching in the area are mainly Cronkhite (Krankheid, Cranckheyt, etc.) and (Van) Surdam (Sedam, etc.). Thanks. From: Diane Elmer (diane23@charter.net) I'm reasearching the YAUGER FAMILY..found ADAM, CARAD,HELMUS,SOLOMON on the 1810 census....hope someone can help me....other YAUGER families relocated in ONEIDA CO,NEW YORK. From: Bruce Witbeck (stoneman0118@aol.com) Thanks for the updater you did got me thru a wall in Witbeck line keep up the great work From: Connie Cartwright (cartwright974@aol.com) Great site, I am looking for information on ANY Bass family from this area, if you can help, please e-mail me. Connie From: Anisah David (anisahdavid@sociologist.com) I'm trying to track down information of Harry R Goodermote, the father of Deane M Goodermote. Harry was from Wisconsin but we're more interested in bits about him personally. He is my husband's biological grandfather, who was never given a chance to be in the life of his son or three grandsons. My husband is interested in learning more about his paternal side of the family if we can dig out details. Deane's mother remarried to someone by the surname Wenger, and changed her sons last names at that point. No documents now exist that tie Harry R Goodermote to his son Deane Wenger, from this end of things. So we're hoping that perhaps from the Goodermote side, there is info. From: larry usher (lush105@msn.com) Deborah Case, if you monitor this board, I am related to Winfield Usher, husband of Charlotte, please email when you see this! Larry Usher ps Winfield Scott Usher, son of John & maria Usher, siblings, Bloomfield, John Henry, Amelia & Martha. Have lotsa info on Albany area Ushers. From: Liz Bednar (bookseller53066@hotmail.com) Terrific free site. Seeking info on Patrick and Catherine Wren who lived in Sand Lake area with daughters, Annie and Libby and sons, George, Frank and John. Thank you. From: Sharon Hollister (lhollister50@peoplepc.com) I was very impressed with your County genweb.Thank You. From: Joan Devore (mjdevore33@verizon.net) Looking for any information tidbits about my father James R. Welcome and his family. So far I have not found anything on your site, but still need to look further. From: Gillian Wilson (Jilly21747@aol.com) I have found cemetery records on my family the Barbers and all related to them on this site. Although I live next door in Washington County this site has been a big help. From: Gail Harrington (gharrington@sympatico.ca) I am looking for information on Benjamin Harrington b. Feb. 1762. His wife is unknown. I only have information on one son, Abraham b. June 1783 Greenbush, Rensselaer co. He married Roxiana Jaquas in Aug. 1801. Benjamin's brother was Abraham who married Mary Coons. I'd like to learn more about Benjamin's family. I do know they came to Ontario Canada in 1803. From: Andrea Girdwood (AndreaGirdwood@aol.com) Noticed the name Verlow and as this is my mums name I was wondering if anybody could tell me what the name means and where it originated from From: Cliff Campbell (cliffhere.4u@juno.com) Great job and Free, that's a plus for us senior citizens on SS. From: Virginia Marcellus (vjmarcellus@verizon.net) The site is fabulous and long overdue, but please put more about the Italians who lived there mid 1800's through mid 1900's! From: Hoshi Moyer (Hoshi@TexturedPavement.com) Crazy. Though I've not found much on my own family history, the Hallecks, (After being born and raised in Central Texas), I love just sifting through the records of old. Awesome information here! =^_^= From: Barbara Jordan (laquanda10@lycos.com) In researching the Goodermote name I discovered this site From: Rene duShay (rene20030@lycos.ocm) Very nice site- easy to navigate. From: Eldora Kroon (eldora@lr.net) What a great site. I was lookig again for the From: Jo Ann Burke (joann@soundmarketing.com) This is a great site, but my problem is you have very little information on the early 1900 Italian settlers to this area. My mother's family both from maternal and paternal settled in Rensselaer in and around 1907 thru 1911 and remained in the Albany/Troy area for most of their lives. Their names were Marchese and Valenti or e depending on how you spell it. Would love to see more info on the Italians that became shop owners, butchers, business owners in this area of NY as they were important to the development of this area at that time. Thank you! From: Jennifer Martino tnks From: J. Brown (brown.jb@sbcglobal.net) I found important info in your baptisms. Info was on my great great grandmother. Coming up to Stephentown historical society on Friday. Need more info on others I cannot seem to locate. Thank you. From: John Hergesheimer (hergwerk@earthlink.net) The finest county website I have seen yet on GenWeb. I am working on my Hogle ancestors. From: John Kornegay (kornegay@rcn.com) Wonderful site, full of information I'd never have guessed was available with only a few mouse clicks! I've been researching my mother's family since recently discovering some family records. Searching for any information regarding parents and siblings of Cornelia A. Schermerhorn - born in Schodack in 1813, married in Illinois in 1864 and lived in Dubuque IA till her death in 1912. From: Ted (frising52@hotmail.com) Really enjoy the site. Looking for any information on Ebenezer Rising married to Polly Kronk Late 1700's to mid 1800's. Also Aaron Rising I beleive to be the aforementioneds son, married to Deborah Joslyn early 1800's. Thank you for all your work. From: Deborah Case (debbel@sbcglobal.net) This is trully a remarkable site! Very good job with everything! I am looking for anyone related to Charlotte Graves- Usher, married to Winfield Usher, 1880 found on census....I have found so much, thanks thanks thanks!!!! Can't say it enough! From: Liz (Lbed@voyager.net) Thankful for the work you have done. Seeking info on James and Letitia Wren whose son, William was born 1830 and came to Wisconsin. Appreciate any help. From: B.C. (b.crittenden@sbcglobal.net) outstanding historically! Am interested in Alexander Brown of 180o's in Rensselaer Co, born in No. Kingstown, R I 1770-his brother Christopher born in No. Kingstown R I 1772 also in Renesselaer Co , looking for wives and childrens names.etc. Grateful for any information. From: Anne Marshall (mgmarshall@qwest.net) Just discovered my Hoosick connection and your webstie. One of the best I have seen. Keep up the good work!! From: Mike (info@dyplom.pl) nice site... i wish you all the best ... greetings From: Christina Yunck (lathamgal@mac.com) Best site on the web for ancestry search in NYS RENSSLAER CO From: David Carpenter (daviddianna46307@yahoo.com) Great site, I wish all the states this much info and layed out as great as you have done From: Mary Eagle Yates (troyeagle42@yahoo.com) In some of the old newspapers, mention is made (circa 1860) of the Wide Awake Club. Just curious- does anyone know what exactly is was, its origins ??? Mary Eagle Yates From: Mary Eagle Yates (troyeagle42@yahoo.com) What an exciting site. I'm new to genealogy and am working to trace the Eagle family of Troy ( my Dad's side) from their arrival in Troy to the present. Then, of course, I'll try going back to the "old country". Will appreciate any and all info. Keep up the good work. Mary Ragle Yates From: Sam Leonard (samflhomes@aol.com) My 4th Great-Grandfather is Justus Leonard of Stephentown died 1840. Hoping to find more information about where he came from and any family information such as parents or brothers and sisters. Thank you. From: Richard Peterson (r218pete@msn.com) What happened to the Sand Lake Cen. list that I could look up family makeup. A couple of years ago found my Great Grandfather when he was brought up by another family. Do not see where this might be now. Please helppppppppppp From: Merri Humel (ladnmerri@hotmail.com) I cannot believe how great this site is. I'm new to all of this. My great,great grandparents were from Troy. Joseph & Sarah Phillips Watson. Found her Bible dated 1862. My great grandmother & her family is from W. Sand Lake, Charlotte Mohle. Thanks for all this great info. This is going to be fun. What do you think of the Rensselaer Co. GenWeb? |
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