Lyon Mountain Bulletin Board
Go to Page 1 of The History
of Lyon Mountain.
Go to Page 2 of The History
of Lyon Mountain.
Go to Page 3 of The History
of Lyon Mountain.
Go to Mining History for
The History of Mining in the North Country.
Go to Page 5 of The History
of Lyon Mountain.(for article on Lyon Mt. and Mineville)
Also Mining for Souls 1, and
St. Bernard's
1..and Oral History of Levi White,
Also see: History of Mining
of Chateaugay Ore and Iron Company
Also see: Lyon Mt. Sketch
page 1and The Town that
refused to die
New Books available..... " Out of the Darkness": In Memory
of Lyon Mountain Iron Men
More from Larry Gooley covering the mining
accidents and the men who died in the iron mines of Lyon Mountain, NY
"Lyon Mountain: The Tragedy of a Mining Town"
You've done an incredible
job with your site, and with spreading the word on North Country history.
Many of the oldtimers that I've become friends with in Lyon Mountain
don't have computers, so I have to tell them about it or print samples
to show them. They are really proud of their heritage, so they
love hearing that their hometown is known on the internet. We've
been deeply involved in the village for some time now. Along with
publishing our two Lyon Mountain books, we added a site dedicated to the
village of Lyon Mountain, and so far it has raised well over $1000 in
donations towards their Mining and Railroad Museum, which should be opening
sometime in 2007?.
We had previously provided
a link to your site among our links on the Lyon Mountain pages, and
if you're at all interested, we'd be pleased if you decided to add us
to your links. Our main site is www.bloatedtoe.com. My
partner is in the process of adding Whitehall, N.Y. pages, and possibly
increasing our Lyon Mountain pages.
We handled the publishing of Whitehall's
history book, which is officially being launched on November 10, and
we are beginning to offer our publishing services to others via a unique
partnering arrangement.
Thanks,
Larry Gooley <goolyman@charter.net>
This
is an aerial view of Lyon Mountain, taken by The Herald American
in 1967.(This photo must have been taken earlier, but published in
the paper in 1967)(see below)
You notice
the mine and slag hills in the upper left. This was Republic Steel
then. Also notice the High School in the lower right, now a minimum
security prison.(see below)
Subject:
Lyon Mountain NY
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 03:51:49 +0000 (GMT)
From:
dvandenbroek55@optonline.net
My dad and mom Rev. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanden Broek served the Methodist
Church in Lyon Mountain in 1945, when I was born. He was instrumental
in getting the Memorial Methodist Church foundation built.
Donald L. Vanden Broek
Subject:
Lyon Mountain
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007
From:
" tntbodyworks@juno.com "
Dear Mr. Bigelow,
I grew up in Lyon Mountain. It's such a beautiful place.
When I go back to visit, I am amazed at the fact that growing up, I never
appreciated the beauty.
My grandfather was quite involved in the mines.
My father recently passed away. He was born and raised in Lyon
Mountain. He was in his 80's. His heart was failing, but his
mind
was still very sharp. He told me a story about a murder in Lyon
Mountain when he came out of the service, which would have been
around 1945-1949. I have never heard about any murders in Lyon
Mountain. Unfortunately, it was getting late and he said he would
finish the story tomorrow. The next morning he passed away.
Since you have done such a wonderful job with the history of Lyon Mountain,
I wonder if you have come across any information regarding
a murder there. If you have I would be interested in knowing the
details. When my father started telling us, he was very upset and
said it was someone very close to him. Lyon Mountain is such a
small town and when I was growing up, everyone knew what everyone was
doing, so it's hard to imagine something that large never being spoken
about.
I'd appreciate it if you would look into it and let me know.
Thank you,
Janet
Date: 03/18/2007
From: Christine T. Wolfe (Dashnaw)
whitewolfe55@aol.com
I was looking thru history of Lyons Mt. My dad was
born there in in 1926. My grandmother was of the Pelkey family.
I believe my dad worked in the mines there, also believe my biological
grandfather was named Alexander Garrow. Later gram was to meet up
with Jim Dashnaw, who also worked the mines, and my aunt and uncles were
born when they moved to Scranton, PA.
I am trying to find out how I can get any info on my biological
grandfather, I believe gram (since passed away at the age of 99 3/4yrs)
said Alexander worked in the mines. Dad never knew his father, but I am
trying to find if there is anyone who can get me this information--I was
at Lyons Mt several years ago, spoke with a gentleman who lived at the
top of the hill going to the mines, he resided on the left hand side, he
remembered some information on my grandmother, but I was so excited to learn,
that I forgot half of what he had told me. Can I find out if Alexander
Garrow did work at the mine in Lyon Mt.--possibly a photo of what he would
have looked like back then, I believe he passed on in 1971 and is buried
in Plattsburgh, but I keep running into dead ends, and dad will not talk
about it, dad is now 81 yrs old...I am just trying to find out alittle
about my biological grandfather, thats all. Do not want to start
up any hard feelings with an yone, just trying to see if I can get a photo
of him possibly. My grandmother was also married to
a gentlemen named Gokey, before she had my dad, she had a son, Donald
"peanuts" Gokey. If you can help me or put me in the right direction to
find out anything I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you.
Christine T. Wolfe (Dashnaw)
email address whitewolfe55@aol.com
From: Bill Farrell jcfarrell@epix.net
03/30/2007
Dear Sir,
My name is
Bill Farrell and I have been researching New York communities for over
a decade. I am working on my second book, Places and
Faces in New York State: Origins, Histories and Meanings,
and would appreciate your help with Lyon Mountain.
Is there a brief history on the community? Is there a picture of
Nathaniel Lyon? And is Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum a reality?
Thank you
for your help.
We will be returning to Fayetteviile,
New York, on April 1 after wintering in PA.
My email address in Fayetteville is wrfarrell@twcny.rr.com
Please contact me there from now until next November.
Respectfully,
William R. Farrell
Date: 01/10/2007
From: Byron Drake < bdrake@cfl.rr.com
>
My name is Byron Drake and I grew up in a house on Chazy Lake right
next to Curly Chase’s home (they owned a Gas Station in the town) and
attended elementary school for 6 years in Lyon Mountain (which I heard
is now a prison). Back in the 1970’s as a kid I used to play on the hills
of iron ore sliding down from the top and exploring the mine areas which
was an adventure, a young person’s imagination is unlimited. Seeing pictures
of the power house and others brought all that back. I was friends
with Timothy La Fountain and Troy Atkinson and reading the names of the
yearbook from the 50’s, a lot of the last names were the last names of kids
I went to school with so evidently people who live in the town stay in the
town.
Du Brey, Cayea, Farrell, King, it goes on and on my kindergarten
teacher’s name was Mrs.
Petrashune.
Everybody did know everyone and they probably still do. If anyone happens
to read this and would like to e-mail me back please feel free…
Subject:
Lavigne/Perras
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:52:36 -0700 (PDT)
From:
JAMES PERRO < jperro6@yahoo.com >
Rod
I was searching for St. Bernards and found your web site. I recently
found out that my great-grandparents
were married in St. Bernards.(1891) They were Louis Perras from
Hemmingford and Rose Lavigne. I haven't
been able to find out where Rose is from or anything regarding her family.
I have found that her sister
was baptized in St. Edmunds in Ellenburgh in 1873. I was wondering if
you would know anything about the
Lavigne family? Jim
Subject:
Italians at Lyon Mountain
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:24:58 -0400
From:
ManfredReinnarth@aol.com
Dear Rod,
I had had a look on the passenger-records of Ellis Island on the internet
and found that my great-grandfather and at least one of his brothers in 1904
travelled to "Lyon Mountain N.Y.". With them were a dozen of other italian
labourers of the same little town next to Reggio di Calabria in the south
of Italy. My grandfather, 87 years old, has no idea what his father was
doing in the states.
My great-grandfather arrived at the 30th of March, 1904 at New York.
Please contact me, if you have any information on Italians working at
Lyon Mountain in 1904. The same, if there setteled Italians from Reggio,
Gallina, Cataforio o altri paesi dalla Calabria (the most southern part
of Italy, next to Sicily) thanks a lot and compliments for your interesting
homepage,
Manfred Reinnarth
Germany
My homepage:
http://hometown.aol.de/ManfredReinnarth/index.htm
Subject:
Mining For Souls
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:48:22 -0400
From:
Mary and Rib < marimel@westelcom.com >
About 3 years ago, I wrote and asked you how to access the "Mining for
Souls" web site. I have tried to access this site recently to no
avail.
Would you please advise me if this site is still accessible and, if so,
how
I can bring it up?
I was born & raised in Lyon Mountain and still reside there.
My
grandchildren are interested in looking at this site - hopefully, it's
still
available. I found it extremely interesting.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Mary (Grogan) Pageau marimel@westelcom.com
see http://bigelowsociety.com/history/souls/souls1.htm
Date: 11/30/2006
From: Stephanie Revely < revely_s@adelphia.net
>
I was fascinated by your web site with all the wonderful historical
photos of Lyon
Mountain.
I was wondering if you knew,
that photo of the Methodist
Church, was
that a recent building? My great grandparents were married in Lyon Mountain
in 1892 at a Methodist
Church.. I was just
wondering if that could be the same building.
Thanks,
Stephanie Revely
See: http://bigelowsociety.com/history/souls/meth18.htm
Subject:
Lyon Mountain
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004
From:
RuthyAshline@aol.com
Hello
I got a computer for Christmas and I have been learning to use it.
I was happy to find several things that interest me, including all the
info on Lyon Mountain and also my families family tree. My Mom and
Dad were Allen and Bertha Caswell and Allen (Bud) is my brother.
He and my sister Betty graduated from LMHS. I attended there until
I was in 8th grade and then the families in High Banks consolidated with
Saranac. I would like to see something about the deaths in the mines
as I remember my father working around the clock searching for the deceased.
Is there any record of those fatalities? Hoping to hear from you soon.
Sincerely
Ruth Caswell Ashline
More:
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:21:50 EDT
From:
RuthyAshline@aol.com
Hello, My sister Betty Caswell graduated from LMHS in 1944, my brother
Bud graduated either in 1948 or 1949. I do see some of the old gang
from LMHS even though I didn't graduate from there, I love to hear about
the old days. Thanks for writing. Ruth C. Ashline. P.S.
I married a guy from Dannemora and we now live in Beekmantown.
Subject:
lyon mountain ore mines
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:45:05 EST
From:
Spinergy2002@aol.com
My name is Joe Begor, I'm
a geology student at PSU. I was going over your web pages on the lyon
mountain ore mines and i was curious if you had any further pictures from
the late thirties, early forties of the mining operation. i am currently
working on sediment research for my bachelors degree, and i have always
been interested in this area. My grandfather, Fred Begor worked and was
killed in these mines. It is too bad there is not more sites such as yours
this is a very important history.
I have enjoyed reading your page.
sincerely;
Joe Begor
SUNY Plattsburgh.
Subject:
St. Bernard Church
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 15:06:58 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Kathleen Thornton <kath818@yahoo.com>
Hi,
Would you have any info on birth and death records or where to direct
me. My French Canadian greatgrandparents had 17 children and we've
accounted for 13 still missing 4, several of their children were born
in Lyon Mountain. Would you know what kinds fo records St. Bernard's
Church might have?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kathleen Thornton,
Pomfret, CT
Date: 10/03/2004
From: Alice Robinson allie-girl < maytagteller@juno.com
>
Mr. Bigelow, my name is Alice Robinson and I grew up in Lyon Mountain..My
Dad Roy Robinson worked the mines for YEAR !!!! until they closed..I
would love to see OLD pictures of the mines and if you have ANY of my
Dad...I'm 49 now and I think we moved away in the 60's..We lived on Phillips
Court, second house on the left next to Donald Marcoux?? the picture
you have posted of people are people I KNOW!! I remember them as a child
coming to our house...I loved that little town and the beauity of it...My
sister and brothers would say I was CRAZY !!! being there was NOTHING to
do in that little town...then again I was the baby of 8 kids....I have
brought both my boys( 24 & 21) to Lyon Mountain to meet some neigbors
that stillare alive and see where there Grandpa worked and I played as
a child...I was "disappointed" to see the spring water "pipe" changed
to a faucet!!!! and the big old house looked SO SMALL!!!!!
Alice Robinson "On both sides of the ray, life and love are
eternal. Oh, thank you , GOD. Thank you. Thank you......
Date: 09/21/2004
From: Vicki Bernica Fulmer VAF730@aol.com
I emailed you last February and also mailed information to the
Catholic Church in Lyon Mountain, NY trying to find out about my family
history. I know you emailed me back to say you were in Florida and
then I never heard from you and I forgot for awhile. I still have
not heard from the church and still would like some answers. Here is part
of the letter I sent to St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Feb, 2004.
Unfortunately our family name was changed by teachers in Omaha, Nebraska
around 1910 so I can only give you as much information as I know.
My great grandfather came from Poland to work
at the mines around 1895. A couple years later he brought his wife
and daughter over. Here is the information I know.
My grandfather was born July 8, 1902
in Lyon Mountain. His name was John Edward Burnejka(?) now Bernica.
His Mother was Josephine Rawniski
His Father was Adam Burnekja(i)
He died probably early 1904 in the mines. A tomb stone in the area
found by relatives about 20 years ago shows an A. Bournako(?) who died
in 1904. Not positive if that is him.
My grandfathers siblings were:
Christine born in Poland probably about
1893
Michael born in Lyon Mountain about 1898/9
Joseph born in Lyon Mountain about 1899/1900
Helen born in Lyon Mountain about 1904
after her father died.
All of these people are deceased at this time.
We have tried to find them on the 1900 Census and other documents to
no avail, partly because we do not know the correct spelling. If
you have any records I would like a copy of anything you may have.
I will list my address, phone number and Email address below. Thank
you so very much. God Bless you on this day and always.
Sincerely,
Vicki Bernica Fulmer
1924 SW Arnold Ave.
Topeka, Kansas 66604
785-354-1469
VAF730@aol.com
Any information you can help me with would be appreciated.
Thanks.Vicki A. Bernica Fulmer
Date: 09/04/2004
From: RMacWat@aol.com
Greetngs: I have just discovered your Lyon
Mt. website with its message board for which I have an inquiry:
I believe my great grandfather T. Philemon Fifield was a hotelkeeper
at Lyon Mt in the late 1800s. I wonder if there is any information re: him
or the hotel. I know that at one time he also ran a hotel in Mooers
(the old Fifield block) but family forebears also mention Lyon Mt.
Any referral or information would be greatly appreciated. Bob in
CT
Sunday 10/03/2004 7:53:56am
Name:
Alice Robinson
E-Mail:
maytagteller@juno.com
Location: Spartanburg,SC
Comments: I grew up in Lyon Mt. and found this web site...it
blew my mind...the OLD pictures are of people my Dad worked with...if
anyone has OLD pictures of the mines and my Dad (Roy Robinson) I would
love to see them...I'm 49 years old now if that helps...lol...
thanks so much-feel free to e-mail me...
Subject:
Lyon Mt.
From:
Lou Ann <bernice@nycap.rr.com>
Date: 07/10/2004
Rod
I have just been to the Lyon Mtn site you
have. I found it very informative. I do have a question. It seems
that you have been doing a large amount of research. In your search
for the history of the town and the mines have you come across anything
about something that occured on Dec 24th 1908?. I have a great uncle
whose tombstone reads. Died in Talksville Mine, Lyon Moutnain NY Dec
24th and the date is either 1907 0r 1908? I have not been able to find
any old new articles etc.
Thanks for reading this even if you haven't.
Lou Ann
______________________________________________________________
Subject:
Lyon Mt.
Date: 29 March 2004
From:
Robert Armstrong < theboobis@hotmail.com
>
I JUST SAW THE SITE ABOUT LYON MT. IT SEEMS
PRETTY INFORMATIVE. TONY SHUSDA IS MY LATE GRANDDADDY'S BROTHER.
(CHARLIE) MY GRAND-DAD USED TO TELL ALL KINDS OF STORIES ABOUT GROWING
UP AND THEY WERE ALWAYS ENJOYABLE.
IT IS GOOD THAT THIS INFORMATION IS UP ON THE WEB TO LET
PEOPLE SEE WHAT AND WHO BUILT THIS COUNTRY TO WHAT IT
IS.
BOBBY ARMSTRONG , BRUNSWICK GA
Subject: Adirondack Iron Mining
Date: 10 Apr 2004
From: Ed Cavallerano <petros103@yahoo.com>
Hi Rod - I just found your webpage
and was very impressed with the
photographs and history of Lyon MT. Until recently, I
had been at St
Lawrence University working on a geology degree, but
am now at U of NC.
While I was at SLU I had been collecting information
on the geology and
mining history of the Adirondacks. Sort of a hobby I
guess. Needless to
say your page is quite a resource! I've never seen first-hand
accounts
from ADK miners - very interesting to read. I was curious
to see if you
had any accounts / pics on the other mines in St. Lawrence
County, esp.
Clifton and/or Benson.
Additionally, I wanted to ask if you would try emailing
me a higher
resolution copy of Levi White's sketches. I'm having
trouble reading some
of it on the computer.
If you have a chance to get over to the SLU campus anytime
soon, there is a fantastic journal in the special collections at
ODY - it is a November 1943 issue of
Mining and Metallurgy
devoted entirely to the Adirondack Iron Industry that may be of
interest to look at. They do a run-down on all the mines that were open
in the 1940's, and there are some great pics/info. If your super interested
I've come across some other articles that may be of interest.
Thanks so much
Ed Cavallerano
Date: 15 Dec 2003
From:Gary Lafontaine <GaryLafontaine@skylinedisplays.com
Great to see all the comments and inquiries about Lyon Mountain.
My parents owned a camp on the Upper Lake of Chateaugay Lake. they bought
the property from Mr. Blackmar. It was located on what was apparently a
parcel of land previously owned by Seth Thomas. My parents names are Dan
and Charlotte LaFontaine. we were among a number of Canadians that bought
cottages on the lake. The last time I drove there, I saw that the Orban's
still are there. Supleys grocery store still stands. I don't remember if
the Owliout tavern was there or not. What ever happened to Trudy Kelly with
the cardboard belly (thats what we called her) who lived in Lyon Mountain?
Henry See Jr.? Penny Chase? Rose Chase? Babe Kavanaugh? Babe and Jimmy
had a daughter, I can't remember her name but I wonder what ever became of her.
How about the Terasavages? I remember the hotel in Lyon Mountain and the little
variety store. Jackass pond.
I hope to hear from some who might know the wherabouts of some of the folks I
remember way back when (late 1950's to 80's)
Thanks
Gary LaFontaine
Subject: Merrill , NY
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 19:42:12 -0400
From: JB <dog.yankee@verizon.net>
I am
tring to find out my family in that area. Blanch , is our
last name. I am Jerry Blanch , and believe I am the last one, I have
no brothers or sisters. I would like to know where to find this information.
Anything would help. Thank you for reading this. I am living in plattsburgh
, now.
Subject: Conroys on Lyon Mountain
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:53:54 -0400
From: W. Keith Conroy kconroy@twcny.rr.com
Rod-
I've been researching Conroy genealogy and I have a
great uncle Martin
Conroy who lived, at least during the 1950s, on Lyon
Mountain. I know
very little about him except his wife's name was Grace,
and I believe
they had no children. Martin died in a car accident
around late 50s or
early 60s at the age of about 60. I believe he may have
been employed at
the iron mine. I vaguely recall visiting them when I
was a child in the
1950s. I have good information on his parents and siblings,
but nothing
on him except the above. I would like to know
where he and Grace are
buried, and whether or not they had children.
Any information you can offer would be appreciated.
Reply please to
kconroy@twcny.rr.com.
Thank you.
W. Keith Conroy kconroy@twcny.rr.com
Subject: Chazy Lake 5
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 09:14:54 -0400
From: Lorraine McIntosh <lakesideboatworks@westelcom.com>
Dear Rod,
I just found your web site and am very impressed and
pleased to have a connection to it. I am the Town of Dannemora
Historian at present,but I need help to celebrate the
150th aniversary of the town's founding next year, which includes
all
of the areas of your research. Plus, I have an interest
in finding information on the boats that were on the lake and if
any
one remembers about the YMCA boys camp located on the
lake.
If anyone would want to volunteer for next years activities
for the 150th please contact me at (518) 492-7010 or to assist
me in my research on the Lyon Mountain Baseball field
and stadium built in 1932.
Thanks again for your web site!
Lorraine McIntosh
68 Garmish Street
Chazy Lake
New York 12935
Subject: GARROW
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:50:03 -0400
From: "Donna Sanchez" <dsanchez@scandirect.com>
I DROVE THROUGH LYON MT. YESTERDAY, SO MY
MOTHER COULD SEE WHERE HER GRANDFATHER WAS FROM.
SHE NEVER MET HIM, NOR DID HER FATHER, HIS SON. HER
GRANDFATHER'S NAME WAS ALEXANDER GARROW. HE WAS A MINER. MY GRANDMOTHER
GREW UP THERE AS WELL, THEN MOVED AWAY WITH MY GRANDFATHER AND ALEX
STAYED IN LYON MT. DO YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO MAY HAVE A PHOTO? OR
INFORMATION ON HIM?
SEVERAL PEOPLE IN TOWN I SPOKE TO, KNOW MY GRANDMOTHER'S
FIRST SON "PEANUTS"(HIS NICKNAME) AND HER AND HER SIBLINGS, SOME
REMEMBER ALEX TOO.
THANK YOU
DONNA SANCHEZ
Subject: FW: Chazy Lake and Lyon Mt. inquiry
Date: 11 Feb 2003 07:31:40 -0800
From: "Linda Smith" <lingara@rockisland.com>
Rod, my father was born and Christened in St. Bernard's
in Chazy
Lake in 1906. I am very interested in purchasing
a book about the history
or the families of Chazy Lake. My relatives names
were 'Varin'.
My grandparents were married in Lyon Mt. on Jan
1, 1900. They
were Henry Varin and Ida Dubrey.
Also, can you tell me how I can get records of Christenings
in St. Bernard's? Do they have e-mail or would
you have an address
or some way I could contact them? I am also interested
in census records
before 1900. There were so many Henry Varins,
I am having a huge problem
figuring out which Henry Varin was my grandfather and
g-grandfather.
I do have photos of several Henry Varins, though.
My grandfather,
Henry Varin changed his name to 'Vaughn' after moving
to Saranac Lake
around 1909.
I live clear out on an island (San Juan Island) off
the Pacific
Coast of Washington state or I would go there myself.
I still have family
in Saranac Lake that I am occasionally in contact with.
I just
started genealogy about 3 years ago. I wish I
had been more into it
when I was in New York in 2000. I would have spent
some time visiting
Chazy Lake.
I am also in touch with Clyde Rabideau who used to be
the mayor
of Plattsburg and has written the Varin history.
Neither of us
can figure out our exact relationship. Any info
you might have or any
book I might purchase could possibly give me a clue.
Also, any records from
St. Bernard's Catholic Church could lead to some info.
I have enjoyed your website very much and forwarded
the link
to my family ancestry site for them to view. Great
job!
thank you
Linda Vaughn Smith
"A friend walks in when the rest of the world walks
out."
Subject: Need your help
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:09:54 EST
From: RCasavant@aol.com
Hello Mr. Bigelow
I have been searching
for ancestors who lived in Lyon Mountain, NY. The name of the
father was Trefile Gibeault (Gibault) (Gebo). His wife's name
was Marie, but no maiden name was given. They had a son Edward
who was born in Lyon Mountain circa 1892-1898. Can you tell
me where I may call in Lyon Mountain, for this birth information?
I cannot find a town hall or town clerk listed. Perhaps I may
find this information through the Catholic church located there.
Can you tell me where I might call to obtain the information I am looking
for.
Thank you for you help.
Roger Casavant
Westminster, MA
By the way, you have a great and interesting web site.
Subject: Your Web page
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 02:47:42 +0000
From: "wendy smith" <wjsmith90@hotmail.com>
Hi Rod:
Visited your Lyon Mountain web page and related sights.
Our family had a cottage on the Lower Lake
(Chauteauguey (sp?)). I was wondering if you had any
information about, what we called, "The house
of five chimneys." It was abandon and as I recall, not
far from the sandbar. Everyone claimed that it
was haunted (back in the late 60s). I was wondering
what the history of the place was?
The other ruin, was across the street from the Narrows
bridge across a field and in back in the wood. It
was another old abandon house, with an amphitheater
in the yard. That too, we claimed had a grave in
the middle. I was wondering if there is a web page or
a book about the old homes that were on the lake,
and the spooks that come with them.
As I recall, the last time I was at the lake. I spoke
with a lady (who I want to call Cameron), but I think
it was another family who had a nice cottage on the
Upper lake. Anyway, she was gathering information
about the lake and I never found out if she put a book
together (maybe her name was McKinnon).
Well, all this to say that I really enjoyed your web
page keep up the great job.
Sincerely,
Wendy Smith (Camp site was Birchwood the Smiths) We
were beside Lloyd and Claire (kids Steve and
Elaine) Bailey's old Camp back in the 60s and early
70s.
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:56:38 EST
From: WilsonWilfam5@aol.com
Hi Rod!
I'm a fourteen
year old who lives in Lyon Mountain. I would like to thank you
for doing such a great page on my
hometown. There is a lot of useful information. It's
nice to know that somebody actually cares about it's history.
But I would like to know if you had any other older
pictures of Lyon Mountain and the Mines. I can't seem to find
any and I'm very interested! I would greatly appreciate
it if you could send me some! Thank You very much and
wonderful Job on the page!! keep it up! -Krista
Subject: iron mt.
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:53:36 EST
From: Bob Lord RLORD333@aol.com
Hi,
what a site,,just found it ,
first time i ever saw the name olyer in print. my family
lived in the iron mountain area and went to Spring cove n.y they
were involved with lumbering.
Phillip olyer bn 1822 mar. Lucretia Leach and there
children including probably the henry olyer you mention . I have
a
lot on the olyer line posted at rootsweb.com worlconnect
but of course i do not have enough do you know of any church records
in the area.
my mother was born in spring cove 1904 so the family
stayed in the area for quite some time.
i never knew were they lived in iron mountain but have
visited the ruins at spring cove near tupper lake, not much
there, just stone footings and the camp spring.
i am sorry just happy to find the olyer name some place
other than our own records.
thank you,
bob lord
Johnstown,n.y.-Alva,Fal.
rlord333@aol.com
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 23:28:07 -0500
From: Robert McDonald <robantq-robmac@northnet.org>
Hi Rod;
I live in Brainardsville and was wondering were I might
get a yearbook
from Lyon Mountain School from 1963. I purchased
a Lyon Mountain ring
that has the initials BJB etched on the inside.
Any Information would
be appreciated.
Thanks
Robert McDonald
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:40:42 -0700
From: "Scott Zimmer" < zimcon44@yahoo.com >
I noted posting on the Lyon Mountain Bulletin Board mentioning Bernard
Rolich and Don Tolosky. I was born in
Lyon Mountain in 1944 - my father (Paul Zimmer) was
the geologist at the mine and both my maternal grandfather and
uncle (Jack Scott Sr. & Jr.) also worked there.
I happen to have the Lyon Mountain High School yearbook for 1950, which
was the graduating year for both Bernard
Rolich and Don Tolosky. I have had the entire
yearbook scanned (60 pages plus the cover). I have cropped
two
pages (to get reasonable file sizes for emailing) to
show the entries for your grandfather (?) and uncle and the two
resulting jpeg files are attached.
I was in the kindergarten class in 1950 and we moved shortly thereafter,
so I remember very little of Lyon Mountain.
However, at the 1950 May Ball, I was one of two "Crown
Bearers" and I distinctly remember being absolutely terrified
when standing on the stage in front of all those people
in the audience. Barney Rolich was the King and he put his
hand on my shoulder and whispered sufficient encouragement
to get me through the presentation without an accident.
There is a picture of the May Ball in the yearbook showing
king, queen, and court (including yours truly).
If interested, I would be happy to burn a CD and
send the entire yearbook via snail mail.
Scott Zimmer
1719 West Hudson Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(dtolosky.jpg) reduced
(brolich.jpg) reduced
Scott Zimmer wrote:
I have had some interaction
with Tom Fortier, John Gadway, and Joe Yanulavich. I sent them
several pages of the yearbook photos, each, and have gotten some
in return.
Below is a list
of all the names in the 1950 yearbook pictures. Again, if
anyone is interested, I would be happy to pass the images along.The
Lyon Mountain High School yearbook for 1950 contains pictures of:
Faculty and staff (group pictures):
Jeanne Tolosky
Ina Gregory Roy Christen
Mary Susnosky
Mary Foran John Hamilton
Patricia
Rolich Joseph Kaska
Myles Lawlor
Rita Gonyea
John Dennin Bernard
Harrica
Vivian Butler
Ann Tompkins Jean Hamelin
Margaret
Kaska Janet Noel
Winifred Petrashune
Marion Ryan
Cecile Langey Senior Class:
Joseph Alexander
Estelle Kline
Mary Pegeau
Douglas Carron
Elinor La Duke
Myrtle Pageau
Allen Caswell
Betty Jean La Mountain Royce Rodriquez
Farley Chase
James La Mountain
Bernard Rolich
Victor Du
Brey Raymond
Lancto
Felix Siskavich
Elaine Gregory
Betty Martin
Teresa Supley
Theresa Hicks
Clarence Martin
Donald Tolosky
Doris Kelley
Willaim Mincker (sp?)
Junior Class:
G. Brooks
(f) Thomas Fortier
(m) J. Olivan (f)
M. Burgoyne
(f) D. Gadway (m)
June Osborne (f)
B. Carron
(f) G. Gadway (m)
H. Shutts (f)
J. Collins
(m) C. Lancto (m)
Joan Collins
(f) M. LaDuke (m)
Sophomore Class:
W. Bracy
(m)
M. Gonzales (f)
Freda Sutton (f)
Gail Bruso
(f)
N. Kelley (m)
S. Varin (f)
W. Canning
(f) N. La
Mountain (m) J. Welch
(f)
B. Collins
(m)
J. Linney (f)
J. Wells (f)
C. Defayette
(m) A. Pageau (m)
K. Wilson (f)
F. DuBrey
(m) C. Powers (m)
William Durnin
(m) Barbara Rolich (f)
Freshman Class:
I. Benjamin
(f) E. Gillett
(f)
Geraldine Pageau (f)
Galen Bruso
(m) C. Hicks (m)
G. Rodriquez (f)
F. Cayea
(m)
R. Lancto (m)
E. Secore (m)
Roger Cayea
(m) S. McKenna (f)
C. Varin (m)
Melvin Collins
(m) C. Minckler (m)
E. Vernosky (f)
M. Durnin
(f)
N. Osborne (f)
L. Wells (f) Eighth
Grade (group pictures):
Y. Ashline
A. Farrell
D. Secore
H. Begor
J. Getavesky R. Siskavich
J. Begor
M. Grogan
B. Smart
J. Benware
T. Grogan
G. Varin
V. Bruce
A. La Duke R.
Varin
C. Bruso
R. Linney
P. Wells
R. Butchino
J. Perry
R. Whitney
C. Carron
S. Pivetta
S. Woodward
J. Carron
S. Rodriquez
J. Evertsen
M. Stevenson Seventh
Grade (group pictures):
H. Alexander
H. King
M. Pereiro
T. Alexander
A. La Duke G.
Powers
M. Barber
N. La Mare K. Rebideau
(sp?)
W. Burgoyne
J. McCasland M. Reed
P. Corral
J. McKinney J. Supley
M. Defayette
W. Marshall M. Tarasavage
A. Ducharme
A. Martin
C. Umber
S. Ducharme
C. Nephew J. Varin
R. Gregory
L. Osborne C. YasmentSixth
Grade (group pictures):
E. Barber
M. Kowalowski
C. Rabideau (sp?)
M. Bracey
S. La Duke
C. Shusda
R. Butchino
A. La Mountain D. Sutton
N. Canning
S. Lancto
B. Varin
J. Carron
S. Marshall
J. Varin
R. Corral
L. Nephew
A. Whitney
R. Evertsen
C. Olivan
C. Wilson
K. Gregory
S. Osborne
A. Yanulavich
B. Islas
B. Pageau
P. Kerttu
L. Parnell Fifth
Grade (group pictures):
J. Bingel
S. Gonyea R. Minckler
R. Caswell
D. Gonzales B. Nephew
J. Cayea
J. Gregory R.
Pageau
H. Charland
R. Gregory G.
Parnell
S. Charland
B. La Duke A.
Pivetta
S. Chase
R. La Duke J.
Powers
L. Collins
M. Lancto
M. Rodriquez
R. Collins
R. La Point C. Rounds
P. Drasco
J. Linney
T. Rounds
R. Evans
D. McKinney P. Supley
J. Farrell
J. McKinney M. Umber
R. Farrell
T. Marshall G. Wilson
M. Getavesky
(sp?) D. Minckler
W. YanulavichFourth Grade (group pictures):
J. Ashline
R. Kaska
A. Osborne
P. Begor
D. Kline
G. Pageau
C. Blaise
T. Kline
P. Parnell
R. Butchino
C. La Duke C.
Powers
M. Canning
H. La Duke
R. Powers
F. Carron
R. La Duke
E. Siskavich
T. Carron
S. La Duke
J. Siskavich
F. Cayea
J. La Fountain P. Sutton
S. Collins
S. La Mountain J. Umber
E. Defayette
G. La Point
W. Wells
W. Gadway
B. Lancto
B. Whitney
H. Gillette
J. Lawrence
M. Vernosky
T. Gonzales
J. Lawrence
R. Wilson
J. Grew
L. McCasland S. Wilson
P. Grogan
D. McKinney J.
Yasment
V. Healey
A. Minckler
J. Islas
P. Minckler Third
Grade (group pictures):
T. Begor
R. Collins
M. La Duke
G. Benware
P. Compeau
C. La Mare
R. Butchino
W. Dashnaw
W. La Point
D. Bruso
L. Farrell
D. Marlow
J. Cayea
B. Fifield
J. Morse
W. Canning
P. Gadway
C. Rodriquez
B. Carron
S. Getevesky (sp?) J. Rollier
R. Carron
T. Golovach
B. Von Wald
P. Chase
D. Gonzales
P. Wilson
R. Chase
R. Gregory
D. Woodward
L. Collins
T. Kowaloski Second
Grade (group pictures):
D. Alexander
L. Gregory A.
Robinson
J. Ashline
G. Gregory L.
Rollier
M. Benjamin
R. Healey
F. Shusda
C. Benware
E. Islas
R. Umber
J. Bracy
F. Kelley
D. Vidal
K. Canning
L. La Duke J.
Woodward
R. Charland
C. La Fountain K. Woodward
A. Chase
A. La Point M.
Whitney
B. Collins
F. La Point
J. Corral
P. Pageau First
Grade (group pictures):
N. Bassett
M. DuBray
S. La Point
R. Benware
J. Facteau S.
LeBlanc
R. Bingle
S. Fifield
J. Osborne
J. Bosjolie
A. Gadway T. Nelson
I.
Boyea
R. Gillette
T. Rodriquez
G. Caswell
J. Gadway G. Sutton
H. Chase
M. Gregory C. Wilson
P. Chase
P. Kerttu
M. Wilson
M. Collins
P. King
L. Wood
R. Defayette
B. Kline
L. Dickerman
T. Kowalowski Kindergarten (group pictures):
M. Benjamin
M. Facteau
R. Peters
P. Benware
D. Fifield
R. Petrashune
A. Bingel
R. Golovach J.
Robinson
S. Bracy
W. Gonzales E.
Rollier
D. Brooks
E. Gregory
G. Sutton
R. Butchino
B. Healey
A. Thompson
J. Carron
T. Kelley
R. Umber
R. Chase
B. La Duke
L. Woodward
E. Dashnaw
J. Olivan
R. Yanulavich
W. Denney
F. Pageau
S. Zimmer
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:46:24 -0800 (PST)
From: Jessica Cayea <jjcayea@yahoo.com>
Dear Rod,
I spent alot of my summer years on
first street
right across from the sand piles with my aunt whom
lived to be in her mid-nineties (Mrs Clifford (Freda)
Cayea). The area is so rich in history and the stories
my aunt used to tell me were very interesting to me.
I
was very suprised and happy to see that someone else
enjoyed that little community or at least cared enough
to learn about it. Thanks Rod.
Jessica J. Cayea 181/2 Main Street; Massena, NY
Subject: History of Lyon Mt. & Dannemora
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 13:24:57 -0400
From: "Pat Breen" <Pbreen@pomfret.ctschool.net>
Dear Mr. Bigelow -
My son, Gregg, who lives in Arlington, VA recently sent
me your website which I found very
interesting.
My husband, Michael Breen is formerly from Dannemora
and I was from Lyon Mountain - my maiden
name was Patricia Grogan. We have been in CT since
1967 - moving here as a result of a transfer with
Montgomery Ward Co.
Mike graduated Dannemora High in 1956 and I graduated
Lyon Mountain High in 1958. We have 5
children and 8 grandchildren.
Mike's parents were Leo & Dorothy (Keenan) Breen
and lived in the three story yellow/cream colored
house across from the prision. The house is now
vacant an in great disrepair. He has one brother
Timothy who now lives in So. Windsor, CT.
My parents were Dan & Lucille (South) Grogan and
lived near the bridge in Lyon Mt. I have one
sister, Mary Pageau who still lives in Lyon Mt. and
two brothers Bernard & Jim Grogan who also still
live in Lyon Mt. Jim just retired from the prison.
Thank you for all the work you put into creating the
website - a lot of valuable information. I do have
the "Mining for Souls" book but did not have anything
on the history of Lyon Mt. so found that very
interesting.
NOTE: Ex. 1 Home of Mrs. Mary Cordick in St. Bernard's
Church - Catholic "Early Life in Parish" -
Mrs. Cordick is my great grandmother; James & Minnie
my grandparents ; Catherine & Charlotte my
father's sisters.
GREAT! Thanks again.
Subject: Sequel to "Haunted Northern New York" -
Clinton County Stories
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:06:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Cheri Revai <hauntedny@yahoo.com>
My name is Cheri Revai, and I’m the author of
“Haunted Northern New York,” published last year by
North Country Books, Inc. “Haunted Northern New
York” has been incredibly successful—going into
a second printing after just three months of being released
and remaining in the #1 spot at Massena’s
Waldenbooks (as well as other local book stores) for
more than 7 months STRAIGHT. It’s being very
well received, and the manager at Plattsburgh's Borders
has asked me to return for a second signing
because the book is doing so well there.
I’m currently writing the sequel
to that one—which is my third book—and I’m looking for
stories in your area that I
can research and include. My first book included stories from
Franklin, St. Lawrence &
Jefferson Counties, with just one or two from Clinton County.
I’d like to include many more
Clinton County stories in this one.
Are there any haunted homes
or businesses in your area that you have heard of? If so,
please let me know who I would
contact to get more information, or send me the
documents (i.e. newspaper clippings,
etc.) you have on file, and I will gladly reimburse you
for the cost of photocopying/
postage. I will also include you in my Acknowledgements
section for your assistance.
Please let any hesitant homeowners know that they can remain
anonymous in their stories
(as well as their address), if they desire. Businesses, on
the
other hand, always enjoy an
increase in business when they “go public” with their tales of
hauntings…..people are drawn
to them out of curiosity; and this was proven by the
publicity they received
I’m looking forward to hearing
from you. I’m hoping to send my final manuscript for the
sequel to the publisher by
the end of April, so please reply as soon as possible. Thank
you
so much for your time.
Please check out my links below for more info about "Haunted
Northern New York."
Amazon link to book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0925168459/qid%3D1027602303/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-1708509-8471801
Web site: http://www.hauntedny.com
Adirondack Life Magazine review:
http://adlifedev.4lane.com/template/OnlineFeatureDetail?assetid=15281&preview=true
Subject: Inquiry
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 12:43:38 -0500
From: Rib and Mary <marimel@westelcom.com>
A while back, I discovered a site called "Mining
For Souls" which had
numerous photos and history of Lyon Mountain.
I tried to access this site
again recently only to find it no longer exists.
I was under the impression
that you created this site. I am interested
in gaining access again because pictures and articles
pertained to my
family. I would like to show these pictures to
my grandchildren.
If you are able to direct me
to this site, I would appreciate it.
Thank you!
Mary (Grogan) Pageau
Lyon Mountain
E-Mail - marimel@westelcom.com
Mining for Souls 1, and
St. Bernard's
1.........................ROD
Subject: Mining for Souls
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:22:14 -0400
From: "Paul Blair" <pblair681@netzero.com>
Hi Rod and Greetings from Syracuse, New York,
My name is Paul C. Blair. I happened
to stumble across your web-site recently. And quite frankly I bookmarked
it and went back to it a few times. Excellent site!!
My father was born in Standish, New
York (1913). And obviously the earlier generations of my family were
one of many who worked the mines and/or timber trades throughout Clinton
and Franklin County from the 1870's right on up to the 1930's.
What really grabbed my eye was the
segment on St. Bernards, and St Michaels Churches (Mining for Souls).
To make a long story short I am particularly
interested in the period between 1880 and 1900. I have a good
portion of the generation from that period that just seemed to
disappear from the face of the earth. As we all know there does
not seem to be much in the way of Federal or State Censuses for that
time period. And the churches have been somewhat helpful. So it was
nice to see your article on St. Bernard's and St. Michaels Church.
I have two basic questions that maybe
you can shed some light on. (1) Is there any literature or books
that would cover the history of Assumption of Mary Parish in Redford,
New York? I do have a copy of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, from 1853
to 1923, along with the Baptisms from 1853 to 1910. It has been rather
invaluable to me in piecing together some of the earlier generations of
my family line.
Question (2) would be, prior to 1900,
would there possibly have been two townships of Saranac? One located
just up the road from Redford and the one just below Dannemora. Or
were they both one in the same.
I'm sure I could go on and on. But
I think I have rambled on enough for now.
Paul C. Blair
Syracuse, New York
Subject: Lyon Mountain history wanted
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:33:38 -0500
From: "Mary & Richard Ducharme" <m.a.ducharme@rocler.qc.ca>
Dear Rod Bigelow,
I was looking today at your Website for Lyon Mountain
and found it enjoyable. I was wondering if you may
have a previously unpublished article about that community that you
would submit for consideration in The Antiquarian which is produced
by the Clinton County Historical Association --of which I am editor.
Space in the 2003 edition is already committed but I still have space
for 2004 and I am interested in the heyday of mining there and
the multicultural nature of the village that resulted. A friend of mine,
Patricia (Gonzales) Vorabetz, once lived there, and I know her father died
in a mine accident, leaving his wife and nine children without support.
I also know that the effects of the 1918 Spanish Flu were particularly
devastating there. You probably know of many similar human interest stories
that would illustrate the everyday life of this small mining town.
You are also invited-- along with anyone else--
to submit an article about Lyon Mountain to the McMasters History
Writing Competition which has a deadline of May 1. The prize
for first place is $500.00 plus a framed certificate awarded at
a special event at the end of May. I can send you further information
if you are interested.
Also would you consider a linkage to the CCHA Website
which is just getting on its feet? We are looking for quality Clinton
County information like yours.
Please let me know.
Mary Anne Ducharme
too late I know, but write to her if you have
something to submit...............ROD
website: info@clintoncountyhistorical.org
Email: craigallen@westelcom.com
Subject: Inquiry
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 12:43:38 -0500
From: Rib and Mary <marimel@westelcom.com>
Mr. Bigelow
A while back, I discovered
a site called "Mining For Souls" which had
numerous photos and history of Lyon Mountain.
I tried to access this site
again recently only to find it no longer exists.
I was under the impression
that you created this site. I am interested
in gaining access again because pictures and articles
pertained to my
family. I would like to show these pictures to
my grandchildren.
If you are able to direct me to this site, I would appreciate
it.
Thank you!
Mary (Grogan) Pageau
Lyon Mountain
E-Mail - marimel@westelcom.com
see http://bigelowsociety.com/history/souls/souls1a.htm
Subject: hi!!!
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 01:13:41 EST
From: Cardeadragon19@aol.com
I am an 19 female Plattsburgh NY and I am 1 out
of a
group of 8 people that are interested in ghost hunting.
We heard stories about lyon mountain, about it being
haunted. We want to know if there are stories about
haunting in this area and we would love to read them.
please e-mail me back asap and let us know. thanks alot
anybody?................................ROD
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:57:10 EDT
From:Erin Rolich Kjrolich@aol.com
Dear Mr. Bigelow
I am 12 years old. My father was born in Lyon Mountain.
My grandfather and
Uncle both worked in the mines. There name are Bernard
Rolich that is my
grandfather and my uncle who is more known is Donald
Tolosky. But alot of
people know him as Pickles. That is in fact his nick
name that most people
from Lyon Mountain have.
Sincerely
Erin Rolich
Pickles Tolosky has been of great help in talks
with Don Jackson and John Schaeffer, about Lyon Mt...................ROD
Subject: a question about merrill
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:55:38 EST
From: Twizzler42884@aol.com
my name is ashley i am doing a research paper about merrill for my college
english class and was wondering if you had
any information. i am looking for information about
the amphitheater, the founders of merrill, and the owly out, i
had
heard that it used to be a department store for merrill
and lyon mountain. if you have any information that might help
me
in my research project please let me know. thanks.
Twizzler42884@aol.com
see Souls 1,.................................ROD
Subject: Carter - in Lyon MT in 1906
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:32:19 EDT
From: Dahlman1@aol.com
I am searching for my Grandfather's family. He was born in Lyon
Mt in1906.
His father was Adelbert Carter - Mother Elizabeth Gregory.
His name was
Thomas Earl Carter. Any help you could provide
would be great. They don't
appear to be in the area by 1920
Thanks
Sheri
Subject: Standish Blast Furnace
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:10:42 -0400
From: dsmith@lasalle.edu
Dear Mr. Bigelow,
I have greatly enjoyed your pages on Lyon Mountain and
the surrounding area. I am beginning construction of an N-scale
railroad layout based on what the Chateauguay RR might have looked
like, if it had continued operating in its entirity into the late 1950's.
One of my first projects is construction of the Standish Blast furnace
complex. I am wondering if you have either additional references
on the complex or suggestions as to people or organizations that I
might contact.
I have already done the easy background research - a
thorough seach of the web (how I found your site and photos at the
NEB&W site) and reading Kurdish's excellent book on Railroads of
the Adirondacks - but I would really like photographs or drawings of
the structures associated with all of the smokestacks to one side of
the blast stoves, any views from the side oppossite the skip loaders
and highline, and any information on how the pig iron from the furnace
was cast/transported.
I note that you have done some research at the Adirondack
Museum, which was on my list of places to check out. Does
your web site contain all they
have or would it be worth my while to go there and dig
more?
If you have any material which you would be willing
to share, I would happily pay for any costs associated with duplicating
or mailing.
The Lyon Mountain mine complex is next on my list, so
I would also be interested in additional information on it.
Sincerely,
Dave Smith
David Lee Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Geology, Environmental Science,
and Physics
La Salle University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA 19141
http://www.lasalle.edu/~dsmith
dsmith@lasalle.edu
Subject: Standish
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 00:05:54 -0000
From: Brian La Fountain <
Marilynl@tds.net >
Dear Mr. Bigelow:
I have written you before and forwarded old photos
with your family name to you and you were
very happy to see them. I wonder if you might
be able to post this letter on your very detailed
site. I am from Standish, N.Y. and went to school
in Lyon Mountain, as did many of my relatives
and parents. All of my family names (La Fountain,
King, Rascoe and Barber) are still living in the
Clinton county area and generations before carried these
names in the same towns their families
live in today. I am very proud of my life there
in the 60's and 70's and now live in Virginia (Hot
Springs). I am on a mission to see old photos
(1960's and before) from Standish. I lived on Front
Street when it was a pristine and warm community of
manicured lawns and people walking to
church every Sunday. Everybody worked hard and
shared their lives. You knew everybody and
everybody was family regardless of name. My parents
were wed in Lyon Mountain and had their
reception at the Standish firehouse. It is so
very important to me to obtain photos taken in this
town and if anybody can help me, I will be more than
grateful. I hope somebody shares my
passion about this once beautiful and somehow forgotten
town where my heart resides.
Thank you so much,
Brian La Fountain
P.O. Box 149
Hot Springs,
Virginia
24445
Subject: Pashow Family History
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:57:38 -0500
From: "Colleen Richardson" < crichar4@twcny.rr.com
>
Dear Mr. Bigelow: I found your page from a simple
search on the surname "Pashow" and was wondering if you have any
other details on the Pashow's mentioned here.
I'm uncertain as to what town this is about as I know nothing of
Mining,
just interested in finding ancestor connections to a
"Mary (Molly) Pashow (1723-1807) of Norton Mass. She married
Richard Eason and they had 10 children. The couple
both died in Franklin Co.
Any info you have would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Subject: Present day ownership of the Mineville property.
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:54:14 -0500
From: "Les Heymann" < lheymann@mail.transdata.ca
>
Dear Rod,
I am doing some work to see if I can get someone interested
in reprocessing the tailings area at Mineville. I came across
your article on the web and thought that you might be
able to help me. I need to know where the mining lease records are
kept in that part of New York. Have you any idea?
Best regards,
Les Heymann
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:32:34 -0500
From: "Helen Hossley" < HelenH@Ensave.com
>
Hello Mr. Bigelow,
My name is Helen Siskavich Hossley. I currently
live in Burlington, Vermont and I am in the process of doing some
research on my hometown of Lyon
Mountain. Don't you just love the internet?
I want to thank you for doing such wonderful research. You've
given me a jumpstart on my research.
Why am I researching? 1) Because I have a love
of history and 2) I want to be able to better understand this dying
town.
As a matter of interest, my brother David has leased
the sand pile and the old mining buildings. He is building
a processing plant for the sand
to be used in various applications -- sand blasting,
pool filters, etc. His web-site is LyonBlast.com.
I forgot to mention: one of many things I found
interesting was the fact that George Collins was given credit
for finding the ore near Lyon
Mountain. My great-aunt Mabel born in 1899 near Chateaugay
Lake was a Collins. She lived to be 95. She worked for Mr.
Linney (apparently one of the managers of the mines) and then went
to work for the school as a cook until she was forced to retire at
the age of 70.
Sincerely,
Helen
Subject: Question
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:38:58 EST
From: HambisCA@aol.com
I am doing a research paper for an Anthropology class at Plattsburgh
St. about Lyon Mountain and the Iron industry....the
people, the life,
the dangers....how the area grew around it...all kinds
of angles. Is
there any information that you can point me to or do
you know anything that may
help?
Thanks
Mark Hamilton
Subject: PALMER HILL MINE
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 11:13:22 -0700
From: "Bill Franklin" <wdf@home.com>
I just ran across your web site today and was really interested in
the Iron Ore mining history. Great job!
My GG Grandfather came from Cornwall England and apparently
migrated
to the area about 1871 and left around 1879. I'm
assuming he worked at the
Palmer Hill Mine as records I have for his children
indicate they were born
at Palmer Hill. Can you recommend a local historical
society, and/or
Methodist church I could contact in the area as I'm
trying to obtain birth
records, photos, maps, nearest town to Palm Hill, etc.
I had no idea there were Iron mines in the area and
hope one day to
visit for a first hand look. Just wish I lived
closer so I could make
Motorcycle trip of it as I hear your part of the country
is quite beautiful.
Thanks, Bill Franklin
Subject: LYON MOUNTAIN
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 20:41:45 -0400
From: "Lyon, Rock H. GS (NAS Oceana)" <
lyonr@nasoceana.navy.mil >
Mr. Bigelow,
My name is Rock Lyon. I currently reside in Chesapeake
VA., but most of my family lives in north central Kansas.
For years I listened to my father talk of Lyon Mountain
and how he would like to visit the area and learn more of the history,
especially how it may pertain to our family. Unfortunately
he passed away before he was able to
visit the area.
I was hoping you would be able to provide me with more
information about Nathaniel Lyon or tell me where this information
may be found.
Any help you may provide will be greatly appreciated.
V/R,
Rock H. Lyon, Battalion Chief
Navy Regional Fire Rescue, Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach Fire District, Dam Neck Site
lyonr@nasoceana.navy.mil
Subject: Weed
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 16:19:01 -0700
From: "Veeser Bobea" <bobea.veeser@codetel.net.do>
I am preparing to publish a manuscript with Columbia University Press
that includes several chapters about Smith M. Weed's investments in the Dominican
Republic. I would like to illustrate the book with a
portrait of Weed like the one included on your interesting website
about Lyon Mountain.
Do you remember where you found the picture of Weed
and whether or not it is still in copyright?
Thanks very much for your help.
Cyrus Veeser
Assistant Professor of History
Bentley College
Waltham, MA
Subject: Lyon name
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 13:57:27 EDT
From: Carol Doyle
Cd5758@aol.com
Rod,
I know I have asked before but I was wondering if anyone
has found out any
family information on Nathaniel Lyon, for whom the Mt.
is named after. He is
my great great great grandfather. I still have
been unable to find anything
on his. I know that his daughter Martha married
a man named Eli Bates and I
can work my way to the present from there. I can't
find out Nathaniel's
wife's name or his ancestors. Thanks, Carol
Doyle
Subject: Mining for Souls
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 19:27:39 -0500
From: Darleen March < darleen@netheaven.com
>
Dear Rod,
I've enjoyed your posting on the History of Lyon Mountain.
I came to research your site due to my desire to obtain the original
owner of my
current homestead. I have been trying
to find the residence of Andrew Williams (founder of Chateaugay
Ore), or a Smith Weed, Nathanial Lyons
(when he was in Saranac), Mr. John Moffitt who earned
the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Parsons (both Jackson,
George or son Edmund.)
or others who might have built such a wonderful home.
Could you research the archives of your mind if any
of the below sounds familiar? It is probably a long shot,
as your studies are more on
Lyon Mountain; but I thought it worth an e-mail, plus
I wanted to express my pleasure in reading some of your work.
Thank you.
My home is a wonderful old 3-story field stone house
in Saranac on the Saranac River, near the old Hamlet of Russia (or
named Moffittville in
honor of John Moffitt. In the roof rafters, a
Duncan Murphy wrote his name lavishly in the roof rafters.
In a book called "The Saranac Valley" by Sarah Baker, Duncan was
described as the President of the Boomer Union, and probably just
a boarder in one of Mr. Parson's many boarding homes, or perhaps a
visitors with a sense of character as he seems to be described as in
the articles I've read. This stone house is the only one in Saranac
NY, hence it must of cost of fortunate (at that time to build); hardy
not the stature of a labor union president; but probably someone thinking
he deserves notoriety. Hence, I have concentrated my efforts
on people who might of had some importance to them. I have check
with the local town historian and she could not help me; however, asked
me to keep her informed of any findings as this house always interest
her as well.
A plague just down the road reads: 1845-1892 Hamlet
of Russia, Ironworks of Jackson Parson, Bowen-Williams, Cording
Mill, Shingle
Mill, Starch Factory, Company Store, 1/2 mile west of
High Falls. Moffittville or Russia (one in the same) had the force
of Bowen & Signor, plus a saw mill of D.H. Parsons and a starch-factory
of Lyon & Vose owned by Parson & Justin.
In some of the text I've read there was a homestead
named "The Notch House" which is on the south bank of the river
in Russia.
As you can sense, I'm confused. I have yet gone
to the county records; but fear the deeds probably don't go back
that far. I have only
recorded down five levels of ownership.
If you have any knowledge, or find this as a brain teaser
as I do, I appreciate any relavant help. Thank you in advance.
Darleen March
87 Soper Road
Saranac, NY 12981
darleen@netheaven.com
Subject: Robert J. Linney
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:48:56 EST
From: Jennifer L. Schendel Tiggerz1820@aol.com
I am the granddaughter of Robert J. Linney, brother
of William Linney profiled in page three of your website.
I am writing to you to inquire about my grandfather. I would
like to know if you have any articles regarding my grandfather, or
perhaps his father, and Lyon Mountain and the mines. I would
appreciate any information that you might have.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Schendel
Tiggerz1820@aol.com
Subject: Nathanial Lyon
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 03:47:23 EST
From: Carol Ladue Doyle
Cd5758@aol.com
I am looking for any ancestor information you may have available on Nathanial
Lyon. My gggg grandfather is Nathanial Lyon, through his daughter
Martha
Lyon and her husband Eli Bates. Eli and Martha
had a daughter Martha bates who married Charles Mason, Charles was
the Father of Katherine Mason who
married Joseph Ladue. Any help on this mans ancestors
would be appreciated. Thanks, Carol Ladue Doyle
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 11:28:09 -0400
From:Chris Granger chris.granger@sympatico.ca
Your web site looks good. I was wondering
what type of information youmay have on the Chateaugay Railroad
that ran through there. My specialty is the New York Central's
Ottawa line (near you and I), but I use to stay with my grandparents
on Lyon Mountain in their cottage long ago in summer. I saw the
old rail bed and I would like to add that line
to my files.
Chris Granger
Cornwall, Ontario
Subject: Info on Miners?
Recommend contacting Don "Pickles" Tolosky, who lives
in Lyon Mt. Phone number is 518-735-4348. Don is a great resource
regarding Lyon mountain town and mining operation history. Sorry no
email.
also Don Jackson:
StoneyD33@aol.com
and John Schaefer
Subject: Request for any information on Gordon Family
of Standish, NY
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2001 07:01:47 EDT
From: C.J. Foster Chunfa@aol.com
Dear Mr. Bigelow:
I have been researching my family tree and it
seems my great Grandfather, Alexander Gordon either lived or was
born in Standish. His father was Peter
Gordon and his mother, if I read his death certificate
correctly was Catherine or C. Munsen.
My grandfather Herman Gordon is listed as having been born in Standish.
Alexander is known to have enlisted in the 65th NY Vols during
Civil War.
I will be traveling to Standish today to look around, but if during your
research, you came across this family anything you have would certainly
help my
quest.
I may be reached email at Chunfa@aol.com. Or via
mail at: Clayton J. Foster, 8 Evergreen Drive, Bow, NH 03304.
Thank you in advance for anything you can provide.
C.J. Foster
Subject: Remillard
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:03:39 -0400
From: "Edna Gray" < EdnaGray@msn.com
>
I am searching for information on Olivette H.
Remillard, daughter of Virginia Remillard, born in Lyon Mountain,
New York around 1889. Any information you can provide would
be appreciated. Thank you, and I really enjoyed your site.
Edna Gray
Subject: Regarding the web page you set up for St
Bernards
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 16:10:36 -0500
From: "nancy deluise" < ncossart@hotmail.com
>
I was looking at your web page for St Bernards hoping
to find some family history as both of my parents are deceased as
well as all of my
aunts, uncles and grandparents. I was very surprised
to find a picture with
my grandmother(Charlotte Grogan), my great-grandmother(Minnie
Grogan)
and my great-great grandmother(Mary Cordick) when I
first looked at your sight.
Thank you very much. I wanted to know if it would
be possible to get a good copy of the picture for my self? It would
mean a great deal to me
and my family. My mother was Julia Stacavich, Anthony's
and Charlotte's daughter.
Thank You,
Nancy (Cossart) DeLuise
need help on pictures...........................................ROD
Name: Jenn Lafountain
E-Mail: jenn398@webtv.net
Location: Upstate NY
Comments:
I am doing research on Lafountains who settled in Lyon
Mountain to work the mines. If anyone knows anything Please let me
know! Great site!!
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:13:10 -0600
From: "Jan Couture" < chipmunka@westelcom.com
>
Dear Rod--
My name is Jan Couture and I'm the sister-in-law
of Earl and Clem Couture. Dave is my husband. I'm the
historian for the town of Saranac and I also do a little searching for
my own fun as well as for others. I have been asked to find out
about a dairy that was in Lyon Mountain. It had guernsy cows and
was called CAMP AIYUKPA (the spelling is
correct). I remember a big barn with cow stanchions
(was it green?) on the Sunset Rd. Could this have been it????
Have you ever heard of this? How about any of
your friends???
Thanks, Jan
I was talking to Roger Lafontaine today and asked
him about the dairy. He said the dairy was owned
by a Williams, and was immaculate. It was on Sunset
Rd. Besides milk, they also made very creamy ice cream. The ice
cream was called AIYUKPA and was delicious. They sold it in Dannemora
at Manions pharmacy (later Collins and now Frennette's store).......................ROD
Subject: photo info
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:18:16 -0700
From: "Fortier, Thomas H."
Love your site on Lyon Mountain.
My father's family is all from that town.
On your website you have a photo of his father, Henry Fortier. It
was under "Mining for Souls" page 46=71. Thanks for the work you put
into your site, it was a great trip into the past for all of us.
Tom Fortier
Subject: Lyon Mountain Powerhouse
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 20:44:06 +0000
From: John Park stonerosepub@att.net
Dear Mr. Bigelow
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is
John Park, and I wrote/publish a book on mining heritage
sites
called "A Guidebook to Mining in America". You
might like to look at my webpage
http://stonerosepub.home.att.net.
By accident, I found your site http://pages.slic.com/bigelow/mine1.htm
and associated pages, and found them very interesting.
Since most mining history sites have been oblitherated, I make a point
of only including existing sites in my "Guidebook".
However, I'll use any excuse (such as a historical marker) to include
an interesting site and present its history.
If you know of any other sites that you think I should know about, I'll
appreciate the info.
Best Wishes,
John Park
Subject: memories
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 23:50:44 EDT
From:Sandra [ Gregory ] Crum RWCUST8576@gateway.net
I really enjoyed your web site, i grew up in ellenburgh
center on the bradley pond road,my father was a fur buyer for many
years and when he retiered we moved about 5 miles away to lyon mt.
We lived at the top of what is now today called mine hill. i
was showing my children pictures of what is was like there many years
ago, they have been to lyon mountain many times over the past 5 or 6
summers and they are fascinated with the old mine buildings and the
iron ore piles.we now live in myrtle beach sc. and we go to lyon mt. every
year to visit my fathers grave at ST. Bernards cemetary. I've been
away from lyon mt. for about 16 years now and it really
hasn't changed a whole lot, there are a couple of car dealers now
and chases garage has gotton
bigger and johnny joes junkyard is now gone and apartment
buildings are in it's place.but other parts of the town are still
the same ,it's like going
home to a familiar place that i loved as a kid. one
of my relitives ran greg's taveren for many years that is now gone
from what i have seen from my
last visit. but the old railroad station is still there.things
are slowly changing and lyon mt. is far from being dead. it will
continue to survive as
long as there are people who love it. sincerely,
Sandra [ Gregory ] Crum
Subject: Lyon Mountain in 1900?
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:02:15 -0400
From: Sharon Allen
< msjallen@mediaone.net >
Would you happen to know how Lyon Mountain is listed on the 1900 census
- or what town it might be part of? I've been going crosseyed
looking at the online census images trying to find my great-grandparents
and/or the
boarding house where they met (owned by a man named
Dragoun or Dragounas).
Lyon Mountain is not listed by that name on the census...I
can only assume it was part of another town at that point in time.
Any ideas?
Love your website!
Sharon Allen
Town of Dannemora.......................ROD
Subject: Lyon Mountain, NY
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 20:12:49 EDT
From: Matthew Hladik
Bombardier720@aol.com
I am a geology student at Old Dominion University
in Norfolk, Va. I am currently working on a research project
about Lyon Mountain's iron ore. I found an article, "The Town
That Refused to Die" on your web page and was wandering if you have
any further information about Lyon Mountain or know of any place that
I can get more information. If you can be of any help at all it
would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
Matthew Hladik
see Lyon Mt. page 1 for
more links................................ROD
Subject: Miner Ancestor
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 00:11:15 EST
From: William J. Marsden, Jr.
WJMARSDEN@aol.com
Enjoyed your website. I have an ancestor
who I think may have worked in the mines around Port Henry in the
mid to late 1800s but I have had trouble confirming this. My
ancestor, William J[ohn?] Rosborough was probably an Irish immigrant,
though he may have come to the Port Henry area via Canada. Was there
an influx of Irish immigrants to work in the mines in the 1800s?
Do you know of any good genealogical contacts in the Port Henry/Mineville
area? Any information you can provide will be appreciated.
Thanks.
William J. Marsden, Jr.
marsden@fr.com
Subject: Tahawus ghost town
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 05:46:27 -0500 (EST)
From: SHAWNFromNY@webtv.net (SHAWN
REILLY)
Could you please send me any information on this
abandoned town. Also its location from Saratoga NY . My mailing
address is 208d turf trailer park, Clifton Park NY 12065, or e-mail
me. Thank you
Subject: Father Lorrain of Lyon Mt.
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 09:20:50 -0500
From: "TJ" < thowell@maine.rr.com
>
I was wondering if Father Lorrain had any relations and who they are.
I am trying to trace my grandparents
Subject: Web Page re Bigalow
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 12:14:29 -0500
From: "John F. Johnson"
< j.johnson@UPS.COM >
Hi, Was just reading your page about Lyon Mountain
and was very interested. As a young boy I used to visit my great aunt in
Lyon Mountain. They lived about 100 yards from the slag pile in what
I presume was a company house. Her name was Louise Umber (nee Caswell).
Later on, I heard that the slag pile had eventually swallowed up the house
and the family moved to Peru.
My Great grandfather, George Davies
was a manager at the old Chateguey Ore Company and lived in Standish.
He passed away in 1905. My grandfather was a station master
for the D&H in Standish, Lyon Mountain, Saranac Lake, and Au Sable
Forks. My uncle Don Davies, who also worked for the D&H
at one time, was a salesman for Metropolitan Life in Danemora. He lived
across the street from the prison on the top floor and we could see some
of the grounds of the prison from their window. My paternal grandfather
George Johnson, was a manager for Chateguey in the 30's and 40's in Standish
and later was transferred to a plant in Pennsylvania. Several years
ago I visited Standish and was told the old train station was torn down
and was rebuilt into a house on the corner (the only corner in Standish).
I spoke to the owner who knew all my relatives, and even remembered me,
although I had not lived there in 55 years and was a boy of about 4 when
we left for Pennsylvania.
I was born in Plattsburgh, but my
folks were living in Standish at that time. One time when
I was 40ish living in New Jersey, I ran into quite
accidentally, the brother of the doctor who brought
me into this world (Doc Kaiser of Standish). Small world.
I will delve further into your pages.
Thanks for the insight on Lyon Mountain. I will put a link to you
on my web page, which I use for mostly
family pictures... John Johnson, Valrico Florida
web page:http://www.geocities.com/ausable37/
Subject: John Gadway VII [?]
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:28:42 -0400
From: "John F. Gadway" <gadway@earthlink.net>
I stumbled across your page while looking for my own 'footprint' in cyberspace.
I believe I am the
same John Gadway who is supposed to be a doctor with
a practice in the Miami area. I earned a
Ph.D. from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1972,
so some people call me "Dr. Gadway," but I am
not a medical doctor.
I was born in Homestead, Florida on February 14, 1943, only son of John
Herbert Gadway, son of
John [M?] Gadway, of Chateaugay Lake, who had
some kind of store in Merrill, I believe, back in the
20's. I didn't really get to know my father, who
died June 23, 1947, in Homestead, but his sister, my
aunt Esther Gadway Shutts, used to tell me that I was
the "seventh oldest son of an oldest son named
John." In 1978 I passed through Malone, NY, on
my motorcycle, and found a Jim Gadway in the
phone book. His wife invited me out to their place
south of town for supper, where I met Jim. His
wife, it turns out, was also a Gadway, and their family
bible showed Jim went descended from a John
Gadway three or four generations back. So we were
some kind of cousins. They were the first--and
so far--only Gadway's I have met in my 58 years who
were not part of my immediate family.
I recognize my father as a sixteen-year-old in the picture of "Bands"
by Joseph Kaska in Mining for
Souls, page 37, even though he is partly obscured by
the person in front of him, because I have a
picture of him from that time. I don't recognize
him in the picture on the next page, which was from a
year earlier.
John Francis Gadway
Subject: miner's
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:17:43 -0800
From: "pierre collette" < pierre@surfglobal.net
>
Dear Rod
My name is Carol Ann Brill.I lost my father Raymond
Lavarnway in the mines. In 1951 I was only one year old when he
was killed. My mother never talks about my father's side of the famialy.
I was wondering if you knew him or would know if he had brother's
or sister's living in the Mineville area? If you can't help me maybe
you know somebody that can. Any information
will help. Thanks for your time. I will be using my
boyfriend's e-mail addresss. We both live in Vergennes, VT. Thanks
again carol!
pierre@surfglobal.net
Subject: Lyon Mountain
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 09:05:06 -0400
From: "Bob Scott" < bob.scott@mindspring.com
>
On the Index of Mining for Souls, all entries for St.
Bernard's and United Methodist Church.
Thought you might like to know. We have the book,
but would enjoy seeing it online.
Bob Scott
PS: I married the granddaughter of Catherine Ryan from
Lyon Mountain. Owens Dale Grogan is Catherine's nephew.
I knew Doc Keysor very well. A friend of mine forwarded the
URL to me.
Subject: map
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:50:57 -0500
From: "dennys001" < dennys001@email.msn.com
>
I'm looking for a map of the mines at Lyon Mountain
(underground)........ do you have one or do you know
where to obtain one?.........I read your article about lyon mountain
that
was printed in 1967.....enjoyed reading it.........I
also got your oops notice.......
Answer back at denny@001msn.com
denny@capital.net
thankyou
no maps, but have sketches. see Sketch1..............................ROD
Subject: Info on Miners?
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:15:46 -0500
From: "Deborah Garrand" < dgarrand@primelink1.net
>
My name is Deborah ( DeCoste ) Garrand. I live
in Mooers, NY, Clinton County. My Grandfather worked for Republic
Steel and a few Uncles. Do you have any specific information about
any of the workers?
My Grandfathers' name is Fred A. Boyea from Ellenburg,
NY---Other names ---Wesley Boyea---Edward Secore--Fred Roland Begore
and son Lee Begore who both died in the mines. If you have any info
and would share it with me, I would appreciate it. I have copies of two
pictures of groups of men who worked in this mine that I could send to
you if interested.
Thank You, Deborah Garrand
Subject: Lyon Mountian : the town that refuses to
die.
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 22:05:36 -0400
From: "Frank Caswell" < frankcas@northnet.org
>
Hi Rod,
My name is Frank Caswell, I am one
of the sons of Allen Caswell in the article written in the November
5, 1967 Hearld
American. My dad and I were going through some old boxes
at his house and found the same article as is posted here on the
internet. I told him I would try to find the article on the internet,
and thanks to you I did.
I noticed you live in Massena, well
both dad and I live in Balmat N.Y., just south of Gouverneur on S.R.812.
Dad retired 2 years ago from Gouverneur Talc Co. a talc mine here in
Balmat. I work at Zinc Corp. of America, a zinc mine, also here in Balmat.
I guess, it's reasonable to say that mining runs in our blood.
What is your connection to Lyon Mountian?
Thanks for the great site.
Frank Caswell
see: http://bigelowsociety.com/history/empire/empire1.htm
Subject: Can you help me?
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 15:55:23 -0800
From: "Janet M. Collins" <
jc71363@northnet.org >
Hi,
I'm an eleventh grade student and for an English
project I choose to do a feature article on Mining in Lyon Mountain
and I was wondering if
you could send me some information. Thanks so
much.
Sincerely,
Billie Jo Collins
Subject: Lyon Mountain, NY
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:11:11 EST
From: Sonia Medika
Smedika@aol.com
Is there anywhere I can locate information on Lyon Mountain, N.Y. My grand-parents
setteled in this area in the very early 1900's (1902-1911) John
was an iron worker. I am attempting to find information on a church
in that area that many of the Polish/Russiian immigrants may have attended.
Any infomation regarding this area may be very helpful
for me in my research. Thanking you in advance,
Sonia Medika
smedika@aol.com
see Mining for Souls 1a Index
.................................ROD
From: Joe Yanulavich
E-mail JoeSeadog@fan.net
Reply-To: jyanula1@nycap.rr.com
Being from Lyon Mtn and looking at your pictures, I question
the year on the aerial photo on page 2 of the photos. It says 1967
and it is definitely late 40's if not before. As you travel north
in the picture just past the row houses after going up the big hill
(Sweden)that runs paralel to the sand pile, Philips Court should be
on the right. That development must have 25 or 30 houses in it that you
can see from my fathers homestead
(last house in left going north). Its definitely
not in that photo. Lyon Mountain is not as nice as it once was when
I was a kid. Many proud people lived there and kept their houses up,
knowing the blood sweat and tears that went into every stitch of the
town. My Mom's father, George Bassett would be appalled if he saw his
old house and the
condition it is in. Despite the constant pounding
of ore sand the houses took, his place was always neat as a pin.
If you hung laundry out for more than a couple hours, it came back
with a black tinge in ore sand. Your pictures show a Lyon Mountain
that I loved when I was a child growing up. We lived in Denver Colorado
then, but traveled back to Lyon Mountain every summer to visit. Thank
you for your pictures of Lyon Mountain..............joe
Subject: your website "LYON MTN"
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 05:27:46 -0500
From: "P.Anthony McLeod" < TonyMcLeod@worldnet.att.net
>
CC: "Joe & Debbie" < JoeSeadog@fan.net
>
Hello, Rod:
I agree with my cousin Joe Yanulavich (your page two
entry)... my mother was his father's sister so we have a lot of the
same family memories.. the picture is older than 1967, because, in
the 50's the houses were well along in years, so your picture was probably
taken in the late 30's or early 40's....AND the ore sand pile is "WAY"
smaller than I remember it!
Good to see someone is working on keeping the history
alive! Tony McLeod
Subject: Lyon family
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 22:16:35 -0800
From: Drew Roberts < kyack1@ibm.net
>
Hello,
I am trying to locate a geneology for General Nathaniel
Lyon. The reason being, my gggg grandfather, Josiah Osborn's wife
was "Annie LYON" who was supposedly a "Cousin" of Gen. N. Lyon.
Any direction or info you can point me to would be much
appreciated.
I know nothing else about Annie Lyon.
Josiah Osborn was born May 1, 1881 in either Connecticut
or New York.
Best Regards,
Drew Roberts
kyack1@ibm.net
Roberts-Osborn Family Home Page:
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Subject: Rogersfield
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:13:36 -0500
From: "Michael Gadoury" < budman@cyberzone.net
>
I am looking for a place called Rogersfield, New York.
All I know is that the deceased relatives mentioned Dannemora Prison
as being in the area. I believe Rogersfield might be a village name
in a town near the prison. Can you help?
Thank you Bonapart
Sources:
Adirondack Museum photos, Blue Mountain Lake, NY;
History of Clinton County, New York;
Rod Bigelow
Box 13 Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929
rodbigelow@netzero.net 
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