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Subject: Re: [NY-IRISH] Conn/NY border
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:11:30 EST
My grandmother lived in Sherman CT, a mile from the NY border. Her next
door neighbor was Amy Herrick who died probably in her late 80s in the 1970s.
That was also a farming town until recently.
So check out that. Sherman town clerk has been helpful with records when
I've asked.
Erica
In a message dated 11/15/08 7:47:21 PM, writes:
> If the messages regarding towns/cities on border of NY and Conn. are
> answers to my query about any knowledge of farming areas, I thank you,
> altho only on person answered me direct. I will have to get out atlas
> and see where these towns are.
> The Herrick family had little money from what I know and had saved for
> years for the trip Patrick Herrick made with his son Owen in 1883 to
> buy a sheep farm /the family of Patrick including himself, sons, John,
> Owen, and daughter Mary all worked in a cotton factory from age 10-12
> in various jobs there. Basic immigrants with a dream.
> Would anyone have address of the Town clerks for Sharon or any other
> community that might have had sheep farming in the late 1800's.
> Thank you
>
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