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Revd David Gibson from Newark on Trent, UK wrote on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 9:16 am
I have a photograph, possibly early 20th century, showing a township street crossing a railroad track, with various wooden buildings and people going about their business. The front building has a window blind advertising New York Restaurant, and above the roofline is a large hoarding saying THE WORLD-FAMOUS J.T.BUEL TROLLING BAITS, INVENTED & MFGD WHITEHALL, SOLD EVERYWHERE. FISHING TACKLE-GUNS AND AMMUNITION-TALKING MACHINES. I couldn't find a way of sending you a copy of the photo, but wonder if it is indeed taken in Whitehall. I guess all the buildings, being wooden, will have been replaced in the succeeding century, but when looking on Google Street view for Whitehall I found a place by your small Amtrak station platform, where an old road might at one time have crossed the railroad at an angle. It looks as though a bypass road has been built in later times which cut off this old one.
I have a photograph, possibly early 20th century, showing a township street crossing a railroad track, with various wooden buildings and people going about their business. The front building has a window blind advertising New York Restaurant, and above the roofline is a large hoarding saying THE WORLD-FAMOUS J.T.BUEL TROLLING BAITS, INVENTED & MFGD WHITEHALL, SOLD EVERYWHERE. FISHING TACKLE-GUNS AND AMMUNITION-TALKING MACHINES.
I couldn't find a way of sending you a copy of the photo, but wonder if it is indeed taken in Whitehall. I guess all the buildings, being wooden, will have been replaced in the succeeding century, but when looking on Google Street view for Whitehall I found a place by your small Amtrak station platform, where an old road might at one time have crossed the railroad at an angle. It looks as though a bypass road has been built in later times which cut off this old one.
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Yes, that photo is of Whitehall. The same (or very similar) photo appears in the book Day Before Yesterday by Doris Begor Morton (Whitehall historian for many years). And you deduced correctly that the photo was taken near the present Amtrak station. The railroad and street configuration underwent major changes in 1932. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Whitehall. 😊
Yes, that photo is of Whitehall. The same (or very similar) photo appears in the book Day Before Yesterday by Doris Begor Morton (Whitehall historian for many years).
And you deduced correctly that the photo was taken near the present Amtrak station. The railroad and street configuration underwent major changes in 1932.
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in Whitehall. 😊
Nancy J Adomeit from Roseville, MN wrote on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:55 pm
My 3rd-great-grandparents were residents of Whitehall (Thomas Bigelow 1769-1843). I would be interested in any direction you can give as to finding more about their life in Whitehall. Especially any part they had in the Revolutionary War. Nancy
My 3rd-great-grandparents were residents of Whitehall (Thomas Bigelow 1769-1843). I would be interested in any direction you can give as to finding more about their life in Whitehall. Especially any part they had in the Revolutionary War.
Nancy
Joanne Kerby from Tucson, Arizona wrote on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 9:31 pm
My mother and her family were born in Whitehall. Making a memory book for Uncle W. Terry who will be 90 this year. I would like a picture of the schools in the 1920-30 years.
My mother and her family were born in Whitehall. Making a memory book for Uncle W. Terry who will be 90 this year. I would like a picture of the schools in the 1920-30 years.
Deborah Ann Puglisi from Edison, NJ 08817 wrote on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 4:23 am
Steve and I took a detour here and fell in love with the place! Forget Virginia! Lyon Mountain is for lovers! I won't tell you what happened over by the wall; although Steve certainly got a kick out of it. I guess we'll save that story for another time!
Steve and I took a detour here and fell in love with the place! Forget Virginia! Lyon Mountain is for lovers! I won't tell you what happened over by the wall; although Steve certainly got a kick out of it. I guess we'll save that story for another time!
Ted Trevail from Lyon Mountain and Cadyville, N wrote on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 11:05 pm
Your website is great and a valued public service. As the new pastor at Lyon Mountain Memorial Methodist Church, I would appreciate leads to any information on the history of Lyon Mountain and our historic church. Thank you! Ted
Your website is great and a valued public service. As the new pastor at Lyon Mountain Memorial Methodist Church, I would appreciate leads to any information on the history of Lyon Mountain and our historic church. Thank you! Ted
Christopher J. LaForce from Taylors, SC (born in Massena, wrote on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:13 am
I REALLY enjoyed your Hal Smith serialized biography! I am writing my second biography at the moment, about boxing champ and legend Tommy Ryan, born 1870 in Redwood, NY. He, like Hal, moved to the Van Nuys, CA area in later years, where he became a successful real estate speculator and businessman.
I REALLY enjoyed your Hal Smith serialized biography! I am writing my second biography at the moment, about boxing champ and legend Tommy Ryan, born 1870 in Redwood, NY. He, like Hal, moved to the Van Nuys, CA area in later years, where he became a successful real estate speculator and businessman.
David Waako from Born and raised in Uganda. wrote on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 1:47 am
A good friend of mine, Pastor Pamela Bolton, invited me to your town for the first time on the 30th of March 2018 to speak at her Church. I truly enjoyed my visit to Whitehall town. I was particularly blessed to learn that your town is the birthplace of the US Navy, and that in 1776, way back then, that the first navy fleet were built from your town. I was much impressed and touched by the wealthy of history your town has. I hope to plan a trip in the future to visit the different offices in your to learn more about the history of you town and what you've done over the years to develop. Thank you for all your endeavours in educating the young generation and transforming your communities. I would love to learn more. Thank you. David Waako.
A good friend of mine, Pastor Pamela Bolton, invited me to your town for the first time on the 30th of March 2018 to speak at her Church. I truly enjoyed my visit to Whitehall town. I was particularly blessed to learn that your town is the birthplace of the US Navy, and that in 1776, way back then, that the first navy fleet were built from your town. I was much impressed and touched by the wealthy of history your town has. I hope to plan a trip in the future to visit the different offices in your to learn more about the history of you town and what you've done over the years to develop. Thank you for all your endeavours in educating the young generation and transforming your communities. I would love to learn more. Thank you.

David Waako.
Mrs Miner from Chico, CA wrote on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 9:05 pm
genstudier - I think we are in the same Miner/Hunt family line.
genstudier - I think we are in the same Miner/Hunt family line.
Sue Hines from Albany NY wrote on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Have many wonderful memories in Whitehall spenting times with the Columbs!!
Have many wonderful memories in Whitehall spenting times with the Columbs!!
Donna Edwards from Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 wrote on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 2:50 am
Enjoyed your site. The grandparents and great grandparents are from Whitehall, Israel and Mary LaFlower. Thanks Donna
Enjoyed your site. The grandparents and great grandparents are from Whitehall, Israel and Mary LaFlower. Thanks Donna
Guyle Plude lll from Schuylerville, NY 12871 wrote on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:32 am
Hello whitehaller's just looking.....
Hello whitehaller's just looking.....
Earl Ray Cisco from Calif wrote on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 6:04 pm
Biography: Hendrick "Johannes, Henry, Old Henry, Fighting Henry, Hendrick, Henry, Henrik, Henrick" Francisco aka Sisco, Fransoy was my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Uncle. He was born 11 June 1686 in France. Or he was born in Essex, France,or he was born Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He married Leventje Vandercook about 1723. He married Ruth Fuller in 1766 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York. I would love to update and give you the Family History of Old Henry Francisco .
Biography:

Hendrick "Johannes, Henry, Old Henry, Fighting Henry, Hendrick, Henry, Henrik, Henrick" Francisco aka Sisco, Fransoy was my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Uncle.

He was born 11 June 1686 in France. Or he was born in Essex, France,or he was born Bordeaux, Gironde, France.

He married Leventje Vandercook about 1723.

He married Ruth Fuller in 1766 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York.

I would love to update and give you the Family History of Old Henry Francisco .
Mary from United States wrote on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Looking for original information regarding early residents of Skenesborough. There must be records that Philip Skene kept regarding his tenants - or were they all burned when his property was confiscated?
Looking for original information regarding early residents of Skenesborough. There must be records that Philip Skene kept regarding his tenants - or were they all burned when his property was confiscated?
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Hi, Mary. It just so happens we have been working with the Historical Society of Whitehall to make the book, "Philip Skene of Skenesborough" (1959) by Doris Begor Morton, available again. The book does contain a list of Skene's tenants (not all, but around 200) and discusses some of his agents as well. We expect the book to be available for sale later this month. You can view it here: http://books.bloatedtoe.com/philip-skene-of-skenesborough/.
Hi, Mary. It just so happens we have been working with the Historical Society of Whitehall to make the book, "Philip Skene of Skenesborough" (1959) by Doris Begor Morton, available again. The book does contain a list of Skene's tenants (not all, but around 200) and discusses some of his agents as well. We expect the book to be available for sale later this month. You can view it here: http://books.bloatedtoe.com/philip-skene-of-skenesborough/.
Paul Peterson from Iowa wrote on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 8:06 pm
how far is whitehall from angelica NY
how far is whitehall from angelica NY
Admin Reply by: Bloated Toe Enterprises
Between 300 and 350 miles, depending on the chosen route: https://goo.gl/maps/jHcKiZUpjHR2
Between 300 and 350 miles, depending on the chosen route: https://goo.gl/maps/jHcKiZUpjHR2
Theresa babb from swanton,vermont wrote on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:53 pm
very nice site
very nice site
Bernard McGrehan from New jersey wrote on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 9:18 pm
Have followed ancestry lead here on possible relative, Cornelius Henry McGrehan and wife Anna H.. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the Champlain Silk Mills in 1918.
Have followed ancestry lead here on possible relative, Cornelius Henry McGrehan and wife Anna H..
He worked as a mechanical engineer in the Champlain Silk Mills in 1918.
Robert Dewey from Rutland, VT wrote on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:31 pm
I grew up in Whitehall, and was in the first class 1964 to graduate from the Buckley Road school.
I grew up in Whitehall, and was in the first class 1964 to graduate from the Buckley Road school.
Shari Lybrink from Florida wrote on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm
Henry Franciso is an ancestor. Abu
Henry Franciso is an ancestor. Abu
APRIL HABIB HOWARD from United States wrote on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 11:39 pm
I OWNED THE J.T.BUEL CO FROM 1959-1964. I SOLD IT TO EPPINGER. THE APRIL DAYE SPINNER WAS NAMED AFTER ME. I AM A FORMER DANCER AND OWNED AND RAN THE J.T.BUEL CO WHEN MY HUSBAND PREFERED TO PLAY CARDS FOR A LIVING. ANTIQUE COLLECTION OF SALES SAMPLS WENT TO EPPINGER. MY NAME IS APRIL HABIB
I OWNED THE J.T.BUEL CO FROM 1959-1964. I SOLD IT TO EPPINGER. THE APRIL DAYE SPINNER WAS NAMED AFTER ME. I AM A FORMER DANCER AND OWNED AND RAN THE J.T.BUEL CO WHEN MY HUSBAND PREFERED TO PLAY CARDS FOR A LIVING. ANTIQUE COLLECTION OF SALES SAMPLS WENT TO EPPINGER.
MY NAME IS APRIL HABIB
bert fafard jr. from methuen MA wrote on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Great site home away from home. Enjoy visiting relatives and my birth place.
Great site home away from home. Enjoy visiting relatives and my birth place.
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