Lindley Presho Genealogy and History Blog

If you are like I am, you are tired of looking at snow so -- I thought I'd share a touch of color from a corner in our sunroom to help brighten a yucky day -- Enjoy - Orange -Clivia(Amaryllis family), Red- Impatiens, small yellow -Primrose, a Snake Plant, a Shamrock in bloom and a couple artificial "daffydils "and a pink something or other to add color. Can you tell my green thumb is itching for warm days ?

Thanks to donations and proceeds from Old Home Day, a second bench has been purchased for the Lindley Town Hall lawn. "Once weather permits", the new bench will be located on the Post Office side of the lawn. A list of all who helped make this possible has been posted on the bulletin board by the Town Clerk's Office. Again,--Thank You-- Everyone (I hope no-one's name was missed). In conjunction with this, the Lindley Town Board has passed a resolution making the lawn a Memorial Park . Also,enough money was raised that a special fund to be used for future beautification needs of the lawn has been established by the Board. You may have noted that the Memorial Chair for Ammon Titus formerly located at the Lindley-Presho School has been relocated to the Town Hall . Ammon served in various offices of the Town of Lindley for 40 some years; so it seemed appropriate to move the chair to the Memorial Park when the school closed. Bic Van Duyne and Joe Connelly were enjoying th

Reminder- This Thursday-- March 24, 2011, the Lindley Presho Historical Society is presenting a program -- Our Civil War Veterans 7 P.M. At the Lindley Town Hall. Clayton's Steuben County History names 125 men from Lindley who served. Older Lindley names such as : Col.Morgan (Morgan Creek Road), Riffle, Herrick, Gordon ,Lindsley, Mulford, Seelye, Cook -(Cook's Creek-Tannery Creek) , Westcott,Watson (Watson Creek Road),Tremain,Thurber(Thurber Road-Caton) ,Vastbinder,Wheeler, Harrower, Hovey are just a few . Descendants of some of these men still live in the area. Are you one of them? I will have a notebook with names and information on many of these men available for reference . Many of these men are buried in the Lindley-Presho and Lawrenceville Cemeteries . Those attending the meeting are encouraged to share information on their Civil War ancestors. Also,of interest is the fact that the Corning monument celebrates 100 years in 2011 . Uri Mulford - descendant of our early M

"May Your Pockets be Heavy and Your Heart Light. May Good Luck Pursue You Each Morning and Night." An Irish Blessing

The Lindley-Presho Historical Society meetings will resume on March 24th at 7 P.M. at the Lindley Town Hall on Rt. U.S. 15. In recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War ,the program will be Our Civil War Veterans. Those attending are encouraged to bring photos, records,memorabilia and stories about their ancestors who served in the war. The historian's office will have information available on at least 125 men from Lindley who served in the Civil War

I really appreciate the newspaper archives on line from Green Library in Wellsboro, Penna. They are a great source of information to fill the gaps in Lindley history. As I read this, I had to chuckle not only at the language they used then but at the similarity of the present I99 financing .. just goes to prove history does repeat. As I look out the window, I think the trusty old Woodchuck's crystal ball failed him this year. Photos of future I99 were taken from former Glick Road near Presho- Sept 2010

Deepest Sympathy extended to all those that have lost family and friends. So go free and run with the angels Dance around the golden clouds For the Lord has chosen you to be with him And we should feel nothing but proud Although he has taken you from us And our pain a lifetime will last Your memory will never escape us But make us glad for the time we did have Your face will always be hidden Deep inside our hearts Each precious moment you gave us Shall never, ever depart So go and run free with the angels As they sing so tenderly And please be sure to tell them To take good care of you for me - Author Unknown Clayton H. Bronson www.the-leader.com/deathnotices/x1174963900/Clayton-H-Bronson Joseph D. Connelly www.the-leader.com/obituaries/x407381790/Joseph-D-Connolley Diane K. Wilson www.the-leader.com/obituaries/x639358594/Diane-Annie-Kay-Wilson Glenn L. Kollhoff www.the-leader.com/obituaries/x287446412/Glenn-LeRoy-Kollhoff James N. Nevins www.the-leader.com/obituaries/x1922000824/Jame