Comments for Schenectady County Historical Society

Comment on Faces of Schenectady: The Mabee Connection by schenectadyhist

schenectadyhist — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:44:25 +0000

Oh, please visit! The portraits are beautiful but we also have Anna Beck’s Day Book which were her accounts with many of Schenectady’s early residents. As part of the exhibit, we also have a full color catalogue available for sale which includes both portraits and images of the Day Book.

Comment on Faces of Schenectady: The Mabee Connection by Sean Peterson

Sean Peterson — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:57:00 +0000

As a direct descendant of Caleb and Anna Beck, I look forward to seeing these portraits that I did not know existed.

Comment on About by schenectadyhist

schenectadyhist — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:18:37 +0000

Dear Tristan,
We have wonderful resources at our Grems-Doolittle Library for researching your family’s history. We also own the Mabee Farm Historic Site located in Rotterdam Junction that was owned by the Mabee Family from the early 18th century until the late 20th century. This home is the oldest structure in the Mohawk River Valley and has a wealth of archives and artifacts pertaining to the Mabee Farmily. Feel free to check out our website http://www.schist.org or our facebook page for contact information on either the MFHS or our library!

Comment on About by Tristan Mabee

Tristan Mabee — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:09:59 +0000

Growing up, I heard my parents often talk about my father’s family being involved in the second witch trials. It didn’t make sense to me until, I read this article and wondered if this was the connection. My dad was apparently of Dutch descent his surname was Mabee, which could have evolved from Maybe. His fathers name was Hubert Mabee. Could you direct me as to if, any Mabee or Maybe families were at one time located in Schenectady.

Tristan Mabee

Comment on The Veeder Homestead: A History Re-Visited by Cynthia Seacord

Cynthia Seacord — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:05:56 +0000

I think you might be right. That would be in Rotterdam Junction, I think – not far from the Woestina Church, Route 5S, before you get to Pattersonville. In fact, if it is one of several houses I think it could be, it might be owned by someone my mother knows. I’ll check with her about it when I see her 2/8. Cynthia

Comment on THE TRUE BLUES OF SCHENECTADY by FRANK TAORMINA

FRANK TAORMINA — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:21:04 +0000

Nice job Kate -

Comment on Jewish Buisnesses in Schenectady by Joanne DeVoe

Joanne DeVoe — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:54:15 +0000

What a wonderful article and great series. Schenectady is so rich because of its people! Thanks for putting this up.

Comment on Jewish Buisnesses in Schenectady by Sylaen

Sylaen — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:18:23 +0000

This is a really good read for me, Must admit that you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative article.

Comment on by Stacy Heller

Stacy Heller — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:41 +0000

I can’t wait! It’s always a lot of fun!

Comment on Death in Transition: Early 19th Century by Laura Schermerhorn

Laura Schermerhorn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:46:18 +0000

My grandmother, J.A. Kirtland was born in Schenectady, N.Y. in 1897. She said the practice of putting bows on the front doors of homes where someone had died was a popular practice. Also, different colors of bows were used to describe the deceased (ie: young or old)