Mechanicville Family Day 2016
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Possessions of an 1840 Family Farm – by C. Kelley
Let’s look at the probate file of John Baucus, who died in 1832 at 59. He was a farmer who lived near the current town hall. He and his family attended the Lutheran Church, and he is buried in the cemetery at the junction of Melrose-Valley Falls Road and North Line Drive. In the 1830 census for Schaghticoke, John, age 50-59, had a wife the same age plus one son from 10-14, two from 15-19, one from 20-29, and two daughters from 10-14.
Article in the 04-28 edition
The Express Newspaper April 28, 2016
The Great Flood of 1913 – by Sandy McBride
A few weeks ago, David Leggett gave us a very old photo album that his late mother, Eleanor, had kept with her family artifacts. Eleanor, whose passion for family history was well-known to her McBride relatives, treasured every link to the past she could lay her hands on.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 5th edition.
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 pm
SACC Paint and Sip
STILLWATER - The Stillwater Area Community Center is partnering with Saratoga Paint and Sip to bring you a new, fun way to help us raise money for the development of our Arts Programming here at the center! Grab your friends and join us.
Friday, Oct. 2 12-6:00 pm and Saturday, Oct. 3 10-4:00 pm
Art and Craft Show
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information contact Jane Morrison applace@aol.com or 518-928-2655
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 8-11:30
All You Can Eat Breakfast ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The event will at the firehouse on Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. Tours of the fire trucks and equipment will also be given to all who attend as we also kick off National Fire Prevention Week which is October 4th to 10th, with fire safety information.
Sunday, Oct. 4th from 7:30-11:00 am
Monthly Breakfast ($)
JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, French toast, pancakes, hash browns, fruit, juice, coffee omelets, sausage and toast. Cost adults 13 up $7 children 5-12 $4 Bring your returns or sign up to volunteer and help your community
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Wednesday Oct. 7th
WATERFORD - Join the Waterford Museum & Cultural Center on Fall Bus Trip. Return at 4:30 – 5 pm. For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.
Saturday, Oct. 10 4-6:00 pm
Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner (Take-out Only) ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge on Route 67. The menu will feature pulled pork in a large bun with special sauce plus Cole slaw, baked beans, applesauce, and brownies. The public is invited to enjoy their meal at the lodge. Refreshments and entertainment are being planned for those who decide to eat at the lodge. Reservations can be made by calling 753-0406.
Monthly Breakfast ($)
VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Aux 1938 located on Poplar Ave, will be having their monthly breakfast Sunday Oct. 11th 8-11 AM. Menu consists of eggs made to order, French toast, pancakes, toast, hash browns, bacon, sausage juice, coffee and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost $7 for 13 and up children 5-12 $4. Rada knives for sale.
Thursday, Oct. 15th from 5-6:30 pm
Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner ($)
STILLWATER - The Women’s Association of Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave., in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets contact the church office 664-7984. Tickets may also be at the door. The historic designated church is handicap accessible.
Friday, Oct. 16th 10-2:00 pm
Round Table Discussion -The Industrial Revolution in the Champlain Canal Region
SCHUYLERVILLE - Roundtable discussion. Stories gathered at the roundtable will be used to develop exhibit panels for the new Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center in Schuylerville. The Saratoga Town Hall is located at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. The workshop is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for a FEE. Registration is required, please contact Margaret Gibbs at mgibbs@lakestolocks.org.
Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6:30
A Walk Back In Time Dinner
MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St. Cost: $7.00 Per person. Turkey Stuffing and all the fixings. Speakers on local history: Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, Linda Palmeri, Stillwater Town Historian and Curator for Stillwater Blockhouse.
Saturday, Oct. 17 4-7:00
Annual Turkey Dinner ($)
VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 children ages 6-12 and under 5 free may be purchased at the door. Reservations not needed. Featured as always will be the bake sale of home made cakes, cookies, brownies and fruited breads.
Saturday, Oct. 17th Starts at 8:45 am
October Genealogy Conference ($$)
SCHUYLERVILLE - Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, (12 Spring St. Included in the cost is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits.. For information and registration - call 518-587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol
Monday, Oct. 19th Starting
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Monday Night Rehearsals ($$)
SARATOGA - Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19-December 7th, 7:00-8:15 pm. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women's 4-part a capela harmony and be a part of our " a ca CELEBRATION!" Show pm December 7th to benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 & 6:30 pm
Roast Pork Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian Church Call Sylvia 753-4545 for reservations.
Sunday, Oct. 25 1-4:00 pm
Saratoga County 4-H Offers Horse Club Open House
BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga County 4-H offers the First Annual “4-H Horse Open House” at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. This event is open to the public and seeks youth ages 8-18 with an interest in horses. You do not need to own a horse to attend! Come check out what we are all about. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please contact Carter at the Saratoga County 4-H Office at co263@cornell.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 5th 10-4:00 pm
Bridge Tournament ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament at The VISTA Restaurant in Clifton Park The event will benefit Care Links, a program which supports senior citizens by linking them with volunteers in the community for non-medical assistance. To register, please call Francine Rodger, at 518-331-4011 before November 1st.
Baker Family 150th Reunion – By Sandy McBride
James Baker was just a boy of 11 when the American Revolution broke out in the colonies. With the flaming rhetoric of patriots inspiring them to take up arms, men of all ages joined the Continental Army and local militia companies to fight for freedom from the oppressive British crown. Three of James’ brothers joined the army. Brother Peter served four years, and was at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. Both he and William also served in the War of 1812.
James was the seventh child of James Baker, whose great grandfather, a Puritan, had emigrated from England in the 1630’s to escape religious persecution. His mother was Jemima Kirk Baker, a Quaker preacher in the colony of New York. The Bakers had thirteen children. When the British invaded Long Island, the family moved to Dutchess County.
Read the entire article in the Aug. 31st issue of the Express.
Mott Families’ Halfmoon Roots – By Lynda Brian
Halfmoon – “Let us be known by our deeds.” That was the family motto. Often when we think of billionaire families, we might think of the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, Fords and Carnegies. Their history of wealth and power transcend not only generations but entire eras of history. The Mott family, among the first self-made billionaire families in the US, is an exception to that rule. Early in our nation’s history, the Mott family was just regular farmers. Zebulon Mott owned a farm deeded in 1795 at where Farm and Market and Pruyn Hill roads meet.