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Annette J. Besha

Female 1854 - 1934  (~ 79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annette J. Besha was born Nov 1854, Jefferson County, New York, USA (daughter of Joseph Victor Bichet and Almira Sixbury); died 1934; was buried 1934, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Julia A. Besha
    • Reference Number: 426
    • _UID: 89E6AEB9E64C45EDB73A59047BE5C4C26E63
    • Census: 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Census: 1860, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1870, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 21 Jun 1875, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1920, LeRay, Jefferson, New York

    Notes:

    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Census:
    Role: Household Member


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Victor Bichet was born 7 Jun 1815, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France (son of Claude Francois Bichet and Jeanne Marie Vaugier); died 24 Nov 1883, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Nov 1883, Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bisha
    • Name: Joseph V. Besha
    • Occupation: LeRay, Jefferson, New York; farmer
    • Reference Number: 129
    • Residence: Pleasant Valley, in the Town of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
    • Residence: LeRay, Jefferson, New York; Road 8
    • _PPEXCLUDE: k
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 8B2725177EE3486E8C82B752101114B506A3
    • Emigration: 15 Mar 1828, Mozer, Maine, de la Commune de Rouchamp, France
    • Immigration: 30 Jun 1828, New York, New York, New York, USA
    • Residence: 18 Jul 1828, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 15 Jul 1850, LeRay, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Census: 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Petition: 20 Jan 1859, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York; filed a petition to probate the estate of Francois Bichet
    • Census: 19 Oct 1860, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1870, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 21 Jun 1875, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Residence: 1878, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: Jun 1880, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: Jun 1880, LeRay, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Alt. Death: 1892

    Notes:

    (Research):-----------------------------------------------------

    Create new 1880 census source citation
    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ8D-VVQ


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    Bichet properties:
    1828 - Claude Francois Bichet - A2, 603
    1839 - Claude Francois Bichet - G3, 76
    1840 - Francois Bichet - N3, 117
    1847 - John Bichey - 84, 440
    1849 - Jean Bichet - 94, 78
    1855 - Joseph Bichet - 121, 165
    1859 - Joseph Bichet - 137, 328
    1861 - Joseph Bichet - 147, 479
    1866 - Joseph Bichet - 167, 57
    1867 - Joseph Bichet - 171, 31
    1870 - Joseph Bichet - 183, 283
    1883 - Joseph V. Bichet - 234, 172
    1883 - John Bichet - 234, 250


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    Joseph Bichet and wife Almira Sixberry purchased the James Ward house.

    http://old-houses.nnyln.org/old-houses-%200276.pdf


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    A store was opened by Tomas Ward, near the residence of Joseph Bichet. It is unclear (from the source) to which Joseph Bichet is being referrred to, since there are two Joseph Bichet's, Jr. and Sr.
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    Passenger list note for the ship: "C. Amelia" or "Amelia":
    See http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/mfests.htm

    "1826
    Aurelia/Amelia
    Note cited as Amelia in transcription of Teare's rememberances - the handwritten manifest could be interpreted either way.
    Arrived New York c. 14 June 1826 (ref #338), 216 tons burthen,William McTaggart Master
    William Tier [Tear], 40, Fisherman, (b. c.1783); wife Joaney Gawne Tear,40; children Judy (16), William (13), John(12), Thomas(7), Margaret(3) [and James (7 weeks) - not on manifest] + father John Tear, (65)
    John Gawn [Gawne] , 34, fisherman, (first cousin of Joney Gawne), wife Ann Gawne, 30 and children: John, 9; Eliza, 7; Daniel, 4. [according to Thomas Tear there were 4 children - possibly a babe in arms was not included as for James Tear above ?]
    Peter Howland, 25, Tailor, is also shown as from Isle of Man but this could be an error in filling out the manifest as the next passenger is from Ireland.
    See account in chap 14/17 of Manx, Isle of Man History of Manx People who came to America Lake County Genealogical Society (ed L McNaughton) 1991
    Thomas Tear quoted William Tear, jnr, as 15 but did say that at that time the Manx did not pay great attention to birthdates, and that Joaney Gawne came from Jurby; the IGI lists a marriage William Tear and Joney Gawne at Andreas 24 Mar 1808; their eldest son William was christened on 28 March 1813 at Andreas.
    This William Tear is the author of two letters that helped spark the migration - see letter of Nov 18th 1826 and that of 25th December 1826 .
    The Gawnes are I think John Gawne and Ann Sansbury, married 30 March 1815 at Kk Christ Rushen where son John was christened 10 Jan 1816.

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    Amelia, built 1826, brig, 1840 sold to Jameson & Co, Kirkcaldy. 200 tons
    Source: http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/bibby.html
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    An account of what it was like aboard the Amelia. Taken from:
    http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/voyages.htm

    The account left by Thomas Tear is probably much more typical of the type of conditions encountered by the the 'middle class' Manx emigrants of the 1820's and 1830's.
    We were finally put on board a small brig, if I remember rightly, of 200 tons, but seems wrong, to me, as she had on 200 passengers, mostly Irish [ see Act of 1819 which limited passengers 2 per 5 ton burthen]. Her name was Amelia of Liverpool, at the helm was, Captain Tagert. They had no such accommodations, as they advertised. We occupied what was called the second cabin, with some English people, and a few better class Irish, on the opposite side of the cabin. But It was not separated from the steerage, as I think it was called, by any door, which was on the same deck, and just forward of us, and was filled with Irish. It was separated from the cabin by a rough board partition, with cracks that the children could peek through.
    The passenger quarters had three rows of berths all around, and there were two low benches, which was all the furniture there was in our part. There were two hatches over the passengers, affording all the light and ventilation that passengers had, and if It was rough, these were partly closed. There was a coal fire, in a grate on deck for the passengers to cook by. One man died on the passage, but to me, the wonder, is that half of them were not dead. The scent down there in that dirty, ill-ventilated hole, was anything but sweet. Mother was sick all the way, also Mrs. Gawne, but the rest, stood it well. The burden of cooking fell on my oldest sister, but she seemed to benefit by it. The passengers carried and cooked their own provisions, and as the fire would not accommodate them all at once. This made considerable dissatisfaction, eating was done, without setting of tables, and just as you could catch it.
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    The following is some info. I found on the net some years ago.
    Take it with a grain of salt. ;-)

    Fax: (416) 926-0839
    E-mail to: dvb@interlog.com
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    _TODO:
    1. write email to Mary C. Smith, Town Clerk, inquire as to death certificate

    Joseph married Almira Sixbury 4 Feb 1841. Almira (daughter of Robert Sixbury and Elizabeth Hoover) was born 16 Mar 1817, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was christened 24 Jan 1818; died 9 Mar 1906, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Almira Sixbury was born 16 Mar 1817, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was christened 24 Jan 1818 (daughter of Robert Sixbury and Elizabeth Hoover); died 9 Mar 1906, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Almira
    • Name: Almira
    • Name: Almira
    • Name: Almiry
    • Name: Besha
    • Reference Number: 132
    • _PPEXCLUDE: k
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 3552097A17234006811F44DC1AEF062D864C
    • Baptism: 24 Jan 1818, German Flats, Herkimer County, New York; German Flats Dutch Reformed Church
    • Census: 15 Jul 1850, LeRay, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Census: 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1860, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1870, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 21 Jun 1875, LeRay, Jefferson, New York

    Notes:

    _TODO:
    1. write a letter to St. Mary's cemetery regarding death record of Almira Besha (Sixbury). Almira would have died after 1890, since she appeared as a 'widow of Joseph' in CHILD'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY which was published in 1890.
    'Bisha, Almira, (Evans Mills) r 35, widow of Joseph.'
    Jospeh died in November, 1883.



    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Children:
    1. Louis J. Besha died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Victorine Besha was born 1842, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died , Croghan, New York.
    3. Sarah Jane Besha was born 1844, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died , Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York.
    4. Melinda M. Besha was born 3 Jan 1846, Jefferson County, New York; died 17 Nov 1920, Jefferson County, New York; was buried 1920, Wilna, Jefferson County, New York.
    5. Joseph L. Besha was born 1848, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died , Detroit,.
    6. Charles Edward Besha was born 17 Jul 1850, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York; was christened , Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York; died 11 Aug 1918, Carthage, Jefferson County, New York.
    7. Ferdinand A. Besha was born 4 Oct 1852, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; died 25 Feb 1933, Carthage, Jefferson County, New York; was buried 1933, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York.
    8. 1. Annette J. Besha was born Nov 1854, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died 1934; was buried 1934, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    9. Peter Joseph Bichet was born Cal 1857, Jefferson County, New York; died 3 Aug 1893, Detroit, Michigan.
    10. George A. Besha was born 7 May 1859, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York; died 1941, Jefferson, Colorado; was buried 1941, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado.
    11. William M. Besha was born Cal 1862, New York; died 1937; was buried 1937, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Claude Francois Bichet was born 5 Sep 1786, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 5 Sep 1786, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France (son of Jacques Bichet and Marie Ang Poivey); died 15 Jan 1859, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jan 1859, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Claude Francis Bichet
    • Name: Francis Bichet
    • Name: Francis Bisha
    • Reference Number: 229
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 26397AE5AE4648AF80A7E9ACE56C5DA2B5BC
    • Alt. Birth: 1786, Vesoul, , Franche-Comt
    • Alt. Birth: 1786, dept de la haute Saone, France
    • Alt. Birth: 1786
    • Occupation: 27 Jun 1809, Ronchamp, Ronchamp, , Franche-Comt; tissier (clothier)
    • Emigration: 15 Mar 1828, Mozer, Maine, de la Commune de Rouchamp, France
    • Immigration: 30 Jun 1828, New York, New York, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 30 Jun 1828; farmer
    • Property: 18 Jul 1828, Wilna, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1830, Wilna, Lewis County, New York
    • Naturalization: 3 Dec 1833, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
    • Census: 1835, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1840, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Property: 17 Sep 1842 or 1843, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Religion: 1847, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York; trustee of St. Michael's (Catholic) Church
    • Census: 1850, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Residence: 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Will: 2 Jun 1856, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Probate: 14 Mar 1859, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA

    Notes:

    (Research):Bichet properties:

    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99W5-X2TD?i=143&wc=M7CC-PNB %3A358135401%2C360076301&cc=2078654

    x 1828 - Claude Francois Bichet - A2, 603
    1839 - Claude Francois Bichet - G3, 76
    x 1840 - Francois Bichet - N3, 117
    1847 - John Bichey - 84, 440
    1849 - Jean Bichet - 94, 78
    1855 - Joseph Bichet - 121, 165
    1859 - Joseph Bichet - 137, 328
    1861 - Joseph Bichet - 147, 479
    1866 - Joseph Bichet - 167, 57
    1867 - Joseph Bichet - 171, 31
    1870 - Joseph Bichet - 183, 283
    1883 - Joseph V. Bichet - 234, 172
    1883 - John Bichet - 234, 250


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    Claude Francois Bichet was the godfather of his sister's (Jeanne V

    Occupation:
    A 'tissier' (French word) means clothier.
    tisseur = weaver (of fabric)
    tissier = not in my dictionary, but must be related to woven material

    Source:
    http://frenchcanadianfamilytrees.blogspot.com/2008/08/french-to-english-translations-of.html

    Census:
    The 1840 census also reveals that a female between the ages of 50 to 59 was living in the same household. This would most likely be his first wife, Jeanne Marie. This assumption is made because his second wife Susan appears in the household in the 1850 census.


    Residence:
    Lived in LeRay for 20 years
    Residence Surety:3

    Will:
    Leaves LeRay farm to son Joseph Bichet (102 acres) He also left $500.00
    to his son John Bichet (Rich folks!)

    Probate:
    Joseph Bichet petitioned the court on Jan. 20, 1859

    Claude married Jeanne Marie Vaugier 27 Jun 1809, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France. Jeanne (daughter of Francois Joseph Vaugier and Elisabeth Laurent) was born 12 Mar 1782, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges (Lorraine), France; died 10 May 1842, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , LeRay, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jeanne Marie Vaugier was born 12 Mar 1782, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges (Lorraine), France (daughter of Francois Joseph Vaugier and Elisabeth Laurent); died 10 May 1842, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jeanne Marie
    • Name: Jeanne Marie /Guille Guillerey
    • Name: Joanne M Quye
    • Name: Marie Jeanne Marguerite Gillet
    • Name: Mary Bichet
    • _UID: 9D2E80E84D60424481D737DD019500147C59
    • Alt. Birth: 1783, Lorraine, France
    • Occupation: 27 Jun 1809, Rhien; manouvier
    • Emigration: 15 Mar 1828, Mozer, Maine, de la Commune de Rouchamp, France
    • Immigration: 30 Jun 1828, New York, New York, New York, USA; brig C. Amelia

    Notes:

    (Research):1. The sibling relationship between Jeanne Marie Vaugier and Jean Joseph Vaugier has been established by the marriage record of Jeanne Marie Vaugier and Claude Francois Bichet. That marriage record states that Jean Joseph Vaugier is a "fr

    Occupation:
    http://www.genealogie.com/v2/genealogie-en-ligne/ancien-metier.asp?id_metier=68
    (a page on old French occupations).

    Journalier, manouvrier, brassier are apparently the same occupation, just called differently in different areas.
    It appears that it can cover various things, depending on locality. It seems to suggest a "daily" worker - if in a rural area, someone who helped out at the harvest and otherwise took odd jobs here and there working for farmers, perhaps also having a small amount of land to work themselves, or another secondary job such as weaving to cover the winter months. If in a town, someone who took jobs by the day as and when they came up.

    Children:
    1. Jean Baptiste Bichet was born 13 May 1810, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 18 Feb 1886; was buried Feb 1886, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    2. 2. Joseph Victor Bichet was born 7 Jun 1815, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 24 Nov 1883, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Nov 1883, Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York.
    3. Marie Florentine Bichet was born 20 Feb 1819, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Marie Rose Bichet was born 25 Jun 1822, Ronchamp, , Franche-Comt; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Robert Sixbury was born 6 Mar 1763, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York; was christened 1765 (son of Sixbury); died 23 Oct 1873, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried 1873, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Anecdote: 1867 ?, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; right leg amputated after sleeping too close to the fireplace. He apparently had a few too many drinks after coming home from a long hunting trip
    • Anecdote: Theresa, Jefferson County, New York; Sixberry Lake
    • Anecdote: LeRay, Jefferson, New York; Sixbury's Lively Ride
    • Name: Robert Sixberry
    • Name: Robert Sixberry
    • Name: Robert Sixby
    • Occupation: LeRay, Jefferson, New York; hunter and a trapper
    • Reference Number: 131
    • _PPEXCLUDE: I
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 12F57541DBE347ABA44D7FC7D1C3B09A829B
    • Alt. Birth: 7 Mar 1763
    • Alt. Birth: 1765
    • Alt. Birth: 4 Mar 1768
    • Residence: 1799, Oneida County, New York
    • Residence: 1803, Evans Mills, Oneida County, New York; Daniel Coffeen purchased property
    • Residence: 1803, LeRay, Oneida County, New York; Joseph Child, Thomas Ward, Daniel Coffeen and John Petty
    • Property: 1804, Evans Mills, Oneida County, New York
    • Travel: Jun 1804, Alexandria Bay, Oneida County, New York; member of a surveying party
    • Anecdote: Jul 1804, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York; were employed by Ethni Evans in the clearing of land, construction of a log house, the construction of a dam accross the creek, and the construction of a saw-mill and a grist-mill
    • Anecdote: 1805, Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York; purchased land
    • Census: 1810, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; US Federal
    • Military-Beg.: 1812
    • Military-Beg.: 4 Mar 1813
    • Milit-End: 22 Mar 1813
    • Milit-End: 26 Mar 1813, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Military-Beg.: 29 May 1813, Sacketts Harbor,
    • Property: 18 Aug 1813, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; real property; Address:
      n/a
    • Military-Beg.: 10 Oct 1814, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Milit-End: 8 Nov 1814
    • Census: 1820, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York 1820 Census Index and Census
    • Census: 1825, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Census: 1835, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Census: 1840, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Residence: 1850, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Anecdote: 15 May 1851
    • Census: 18 Jun 1855, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; New York State
    • Anecdote: 20 Sep 1855
    • Census: 1860, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 27 Jun 1865, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Census: 1870, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Birthday: 7 Mar 1872, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; celebrated his 108th birthday
    • Obituary: 1873, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Alt. Death: Nov 1873, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    • Anecdote: 11 Feb 1874; Nevada State Journal
    • Anecdote: 1 Apr 1879, Carthage, Jefferson County, New York; Sixbury's Lively Ride

    Notes:

    See attached sources.

    (Research):Van Brocklin & Sixbury in business together
    http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn83031789/1862-10-22/ed-1/seq-3/

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    Mention of a younger brother of 102 years old.
    Utica Daily Observer
    March 9, 1872

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    October 23, 2012:
    The War of 1812 pension file of Eleazer Boardman make mention (on page 25) of Robert Sixbury. See full pension file here:
    http://www.fold3.com/image/#1|295693249

    -----Original Message-----
    From: JoForLife@aol.com [mailto:JoForLife@aol.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:37 PM
    To: rootsdigger05@comcast.net
    Subject: LeRay

    Paul,
    I have a scan of a pamphlet about towns & their origins from the genealogy dept. of the Flower Memorial Library that I got from Bill Freeman. It says the origin of LeRay was Brownville (1806) and the original of Brownville was Leyden (1802).

    The Town of Leyden was established March 10, 1797 according to this website: http://www.towpathinn.com/history.htm

    Hope that helps. I learned a lot researching this question. :)

    Jo
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    http://www.hopefarm.com/genealog.htm#ulster2
    _____

    Christened:
    Catskill Mountains, Near the Hudson River, New York

    _TODO:


    -----Original Message-----
    From: Paul Kelly [mailto:pkelly@ca.astound.net]
    Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 8:33 PM
    To: 'syecies@imcnet.net'
    Subject: Dr. John Grafton and Robert Sixberry

    December 20, 2004

    Susan R. Yecies - Executive Secretary
    MEDICAL SOCIETY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
    531 Washington Street, 3rd Floor
    Watertown, New York 13601


    Dear Susan Yecies,

    I am writing to you in hopes of finding more details of an event which took place many years ago.

    In particular, the event was a rather gruesome one, however it involved one of my ancestors, Robert Sixbury. What does the name Robert Sixbury have to do with your organization?
    Let me explain....(See references noted below)

    Dr. John Grafton, a former member of your organization (1),(2) was called to the home of my ancestor many years ago (exact date uncertain). His purpose was to amputate (if necessary) the right leg of Robert Sixbury who had fallen asleep in front of his fireplace, apparently with his right leg a bit too close to the fire. (3) After the successful amputation, he lived many more years, (approximately to the age of 110).

    I am hoping that you could lead me to the source of additional information about the specific date of the amputation/operation of my ancestors right leg.
    Does your organization have any records about the appointments kept by Dr. John Grafton from the "4 Iron Block" location (4) in Watertown, New York?
    If not, is there another source of information which could lead me in the right direction?

    Your kind response would be much appreciated.

    Sincerely,


    Paul F. Kelly



    (1) 1874. -- The sixth annual meeting was held January 6, 1874, at the court-house. The president being temporarily absent, on motion of Dr. H. G. P. Spencer, Dr. W. C. Bailey was elected chairman pro tem. Members present, 20: absent, 22; new members, J. R. Sturtevant, Theresa; D. E. Pierce, St. Lawrence; John Grafton, Watertown; and E. Sill, Dexter, now of Watertown. Election of officers: William C. Bailey, president; J. M. Crawe, vice-president; C. M. Johnson, secretary; E. B. Pratt, treasurer; Drs. H. G. P. Spencer, E. Sill, F. Bott, N. O. Bemis, and J. H. Miller, censors.
    Source:
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs2000/medicalsociety.html

    (2) "Special meeting, October 12, 1880: Meeting called for the purpose of attending the funeral of the late Dr. John Grafton. Meeting called to order by the president, Dr. L. E. Jones. On roll-call the following members were present: Drs. William R. Trowbridge, J. Mortimer Crawe, George N. Hubbard, Ira H. Abell, E. A. Chapman, C. M. Johnson, E. Sill, A. R. Rudd, N. D. Furguson, H. H. Deane, J. E. Kelsey, L. E. Jones, S. L. Parmelee, and K. Hannahs. Reading of minutes dispensed with. On motion president appointed Drs. Abell, Furguson, and Parmelee a committee on resolutions, who reported the following preamble and resolutions: --
    Source:
    http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs2000/medicalsociety2.html

    (3) Sixberry Watches Doctor Cut His Leg Off With Saw -- Old Man Tells Young Physician Instrument Is a Bit Dull After Operation is Performed -- Burned Leg in Fire After Return From Long Hunting Expedition. By Ernest G. Cook, Watertown Daily Times, Saturday September 21, 1929, Watertown Daily Times.
    "When the doctor arrived, driving by horse and buggy from Watertown to the Sixberry home, it was found to be a young man who had but recently opened his office in the city. His name was Dr. Grafton and he was sure he could give proper aid to the suffering man. He advised amputation at once, taking his leg off just below the knee."

    (4) NORTHERN NEW YORK BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1867-68 WAITE BROTHERS & CO. WATERTOWN, New York, Compilers Lyttle, Hanford & Company. Printers, Book Binders, and Blank Book Manufacturers. 1867-1868 "Grafton John, physician and surgeon, 4 Iron Block"
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/buswatn1.htm





    Census:
    Appears in the New York 1820 Census Index

    Anecdote:
    This paper writes of Robert Sixbury, "Temperance lecturers are indebted to Jefferson County, New York, for the latest awful example, which his name, Robert Sixbury. He used to be an indian fighter, but he chewed, and smoked, and drank till even his constitution gave way under it."

    Anecdote:
    A tale of Sixbury's ride with a wild deer.

    Died:
    Died at age 109.

    Robert married Elizabeth Hoover 1799, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Hoover and Elizabeth Frank) was born 1777; died 10 Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Hoover was born 1777 (daughter of Henry Hoover and Elizabeth Frank); died 10 Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betsey
    • Name: Betsy Hoover
    • Name: Elisabeth Huber
    • Name: Sixberry
    • Name: Sixbury
    • Reference Number: 134
    • _UID: 337B6730837F4E59B4BC8661802923BDCE88

    Notes:

    Elizabeth must have been born sometime between August 6, 1777 and January 1778.

    Birth:
    born in the fall

    Notes:

    Alt. Marriage:
    Surety:1

    Alt. Marriage:
    Surety:2

    Children:
    1. John Sixbury was born 1800, Herkimer, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Jacob Sixbury was born 9 Jan 1803, Riemensneider's Bush, Town of Manheim, Herkimer County, New York; was christened 23 Jan 1803, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York; died 16 Jun 1892, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jun 1892, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    3. Betsey Sixbury was born 19 Nov 1804; died 12 Dec 1893, Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, New York, USA; was buried , Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, New York, USA.
    4. Mary Sixbury was born 1810, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Alexander Sixbury was born 16 Mar 1810, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York; was christened 24 Jan 1818, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York; died Between 1843 and 1845; was buried , Jefferson County, New York, USA.
    6. Annie Sixbury was born 24 Mar 1810; died 24 Oct 1874, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried 1874, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    7. Isaac Sixbury was born 25 Jan 1815, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was christened 5 Mar 1815; died 5 Mar 1893; was buried Mar 1893, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    8. 3. Almira Sixbury was born 16 Mar 1817, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was christened 24 Jan 1818; died 9 Mar 1906, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacques Bichet was born 23 Dec 1740, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 23 Dec 1740, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France (son of Jean Claude Bichet and Claude Marie Poivey); died 5 Sep 1809, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jacobus Bichet
    • _PPEXCLUDE: k
    • _UID: F86C06E548D140C6914409C4903B85046407
    • Alt. Birth: Cal 1740
    • Alt. Birth: Cal 1740-1741, Le Rhien
    • Occupation: 9 May 1786, le Rhien, Ronchamp, Lure, Haute Saone, France; laborer
    • Occupation: 27 Jun 1809; plowman or farmer

    Notes:

    (Research):user Grisou1955 on http://www.delcampe.net/ now owns this letter which has names of Bichet and Poivey ancestors.

    http://www.delcampe.net/page/item/id,246753567,var,70-Haute-Saone--Champagney-Ronchamp-inteacute;ressante-lettre-posteacute;e-de-Philadelphie-Etats-unis-1827-,language,E.html

    I sent this person this note on 5/26/2016

    Hello,

    My name is Paul Kelly. I have been conducting my family history research for more than 30 years.

    I was quite disappointed to discover that this item had already been purchased (by yourself):
    http://www.delcampe.net/page/item/id,246753567,var,70-Haute-Saone--Champagney-Ronchamp-inteacute;ressante-lettre-posteacute;e-de-Philadelphie-Etats-unis-1827-,language,E.html

    From the description of this letter, I think it contains the names of two of my ancestors: (Jacque Bichet and Marie Angelique Poivey).

    I would very much like to have a digital copy of this letter.

    Would you be so kind as to provide it to me? I would be very grateful to you if you did this.

    Please visit my genealogy web site to view the details of my Bichet/Poivey ancestors here:
    http://www.rootsdigger.org/familygroup.php?familyID=F626&tree=tree1

    Please respond to my email: rootsdigger05@comcast.net

    Thank you!

    Paul Kelly
    Mount Vernon, WA
    USA

    Jacques married Marie Ang Poivey 5 Sep 1775, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comt. Marie (daughter of Jean Poivey and Claude Fran Parisot) was born Cal 1754; died 6 Jan 1800, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Marie Ang Poivey was born Cal 1754 (daughter of Jean Poivey and Claude Fran Parisot); died 6 Jan 1800, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ang
    • Name: Ang
    • _UID: 47B950EDF5604C039ED77A0DBB864E15817C
    • Residence: 6 Jan 1800, Ronchamp, Ronchamp, , Franche-Comt

    Children:
    1. Jean Jacques Bichet was born 17 Oct 1776, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 18 Oct 1776, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Marie Catherine Bichet was born 5 Apr 1778, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 5 Apr 1778, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Lucinne Bichet was born 13 Mar 1780, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 13 Mar 1780, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 5 Jun 1781, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, France; was buried 18 Jun 1781.
    4. Aimable Andr Bichet was born 19 Oct 1781, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 19 Oct 1781, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 13 Jun 1783, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was buried 14 Jun 1783, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.
    5. Pierre F Bichet was born 14 Jan 1783, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, France; was christened 14 Jan 1783, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 15 Jan 1786, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, France; was buried 16 Jan 1786, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.
    6. Jeanne V Bichet was born 20 Aug 1784, Le Rhien, Haute Saone, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 4. Claude Francois Bichet was born 5 Sep 1786, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was christened 5 Sep 1786, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 15 Jan 1859, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jan 1859, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    8. Marie Joseph Bichet was born 20 Aug 1788, Ronchamp, , Franche-Comte, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Aimable Hypolite Bichet was born 12 Aug 1790, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; died 19 Feb 1792, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France; was buried 20 Feb 1792, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.

  3. 10.  Francois Joseph Vaugier was born 26 Dec 1752, Ronchamp, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France (son of Urse Vaugier and Anne Marie Grisey); died 7 Jan 1786, Fresse, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comte, France.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Francois Vaugier
    • _UID: A66716F0C2594B97B85351A8D070905C4034

    Francois married Elisabeth Laurent 16 Jan 1776, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, France. Elisabeth (daughter of Jacques Laurent and Elizabeth Aguier) was born 18 Nov 1749, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; was christened 18 Nov 1749, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; died 28 Oct 1796, Servance, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comt. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elisabeth Laurent was born 18 Nov 1749, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; was christened 18 Nov 1749, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France (daughter of Jacques Laurent and Elizabeth Aguier); died 28 Oct 1796, Servance, Haute-Saone, Franche-Comt.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EB83034A8C3642D3BB059653A8C720541ED1
    • Alt. Birth: Cal 1751

    Notes:

    (Research):Contact this person:
    http://gw.geneanet.org/cazeinromary?lang=en;pz=claude+georges+albert;nz=cazein;ocz=0;p=elisabeth;n=laurent;oc=4


    1. Birth record: Elisabeth fille legitme de Jacques Laurent Jean et Elisabeth Arguiler

    http://www.archives-recherche.vosges.fr/ark:/50275/vta528b5fec8ac27/daogrp/0/layout:table/idsearch:RECH_d478fedf8909bcd67574fc06d114eff7#id:388484145?center=1181.1218465084614,-1080.983900030153&zoom=6


    2. 2nd Marriage - Garnier
    http://www.remiremont.fr/archives/fond.php

    Children:
    1. Jean Joseph Vaugier was born 7 Aug 1778, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; was christened 7 Aug 1778, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Marie Therese Vaugier was born 21 Apr 1780, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; died 11 Mar 1781, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France.
    3. 5. Jeanne Marie Vaugier was born 12 Mar 1782, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges (Lorraine), France; died 10 May 1842, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried , LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    4. Brice Vaugier was born 14 Nov 1784, Fresse, Sur-Moselle, Vosges, France; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Sixbury died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BB163D6BB7F749DD867AB791497DAD192142

    Children:
    1. 6. Robert Sixbury was born 6 Mar 1763, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York; was christened 1765; died 23 Oct 1873, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried 1873, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    2. Sixbury was born 1770; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 14.  Henry Hoover was born 1744, Switzerland (son of Huber); died 14 Sep 1823, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Heinrich Huber
    • Reference Number: 345
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _UID: 9D91CC77959A4961965C41C7BA7749450320
    • Military Service: 1776 to 1779, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York; Lieutenant and Captain in the Militia, under the command of General Nicholas Herkimer
    • Prisoner: 1777, Oriskany, New York; taken prisoner
    • Military Service: 23 Jun 1778; 1st Lieutenant in Captain Severinus Casaelman's Company
    • Military Service: 1781-1784, Tryon County, New York; Captain in Col. Peter Bellinger's 4th Tryon County regiment in the Revolutionary War; Address:
      n/a
      http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/militia/tryon4.html
    • Military Service: 1781-1784, Tryon County, New York; company commander of Fourth Regiment
    • Census: 1790, Herkimer, Montgomery County, New York
    • Census: 1800, Manheim, Herkimer County, New York
    • Property: 1813, Fairfield, Herkimer County, New York
    • Residence: 1813, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York; north side of the Mohawk river
    • Will: 23 Jul 1813, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York
    • Church: 9 Oct 1821, Manheim, Herkimer County, New York; promise to pay
    • Alt. Death: 30 Sep 1823, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York
    • Anecdote: 13 Jun 1840, Lenawee County, Michigan; Michael Keyser files for pension

    Notes:

    (Research):

    _TODO:
    Order COMPLETE and LEGIBLE copy of Henry Huber's Probate record Dated June 18, 1824, in Book D, Page 142, 143, 144, and 145?

    _TODO:
    Wrote an email to Little Falls Historical Society asking if they will review paper copies of People's Friend newspaper, 1823
    P <1823:4:16-1825:1:26> <1825:8:24>

    See below web page for more details of locations paper copies/microfilms for other time periods of this newspaper:
    http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/all/422.htm


    Buried:
    It is possible that Henry Hoover/Huber was buried in the Calvary Cemetery of Herkimer, New York. According to Steven Knight, there were two stones in that cemetery with the name "Hubert" inscribed on them, nothing else.

    Hubert
    Two stones with only the word "HUBERT". No other data.


    Source:
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/cemeteries/calvary1.html

    Henry married Elizabeth Frank 27 Mar 1774, German Flats, Montgomery, New York. Elizabeth was born 1751; died 7 Mar 1839; was buried Mar 1839, LeRay, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Elizabeth Frank was born 1751; died 7 Mar 1839; was buried Mar 1839, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Hoover
    • Name: Huber
    • Reference Number: 352
    • _UID: 36D7E707BFFD4E68B5EA9207F5DD41C880CF
    • Property: 5 May 1829, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Pension: 1831-1836; 'Ledgers of Payments'
    • Pension Application: 7 Apr 1837, LeRay, Jefferson, New York
    • Pension: 19 Jan 1838, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; Certificate of Pension
    • Will: 28 Jun 1838, LeRay, Jefferson, New York

    Notes:

    See attached sources.

    (Research):
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    Surname

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reverend Abraham Rosencrantz performed the marriage ceremony between Henrich Huber and Elizabeth Frank.

    Children:
    1. Henry Huber was born 15 Jan 1775; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Elizabeth Hoover was born 1777; died 10 Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Jul 1848, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    3. Jacobus Huber was born 14 Feb 1779, Little Falls, Tryon County, New York; was christened 6 Mar 1779, Little Falls, Tryon County, New York; died Between 1801 and 1813.
    4. Anna Huber was born 16 Mar 1781, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York; was christened 1 Apr 1781, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. David Hoover was born Aft 1781; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Captain John Hoover was born 10 Mar 1783; was christened 21 Apr 1783; died 8 Dec 1855; was buried , Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York.
    7. Adam Huber was born 1786, Herkimer, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Peter Huber was born 1788, Little Falls, New York; was christened 12 Feb 1788, Little Falls, New York; died 19 Feb 1879, LeRay, Jefferson, New York; was buried Feb 1879, LeRay, Jefferson, New York.
    9. Richard Huber was born 21 Jul 1791; died 18 Aug 1872; was buried Aug 1872.
    10. Nancy Huber died Yes, date unknown.