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1778-1803 Baptism Records
by Rev. James Dempster
Warrensburg Church
Florida Montgomery County, New York


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Marriage and Birth Records as Recorded by Rev. James Dempster, 1778-1803, by Robert M. Hartley
Marriage and Birth Records as Recorded
by Rev. James Dempster, 1778-1803
by Robert M. Hartley

As stated above in the sketch of Rev. Dempster, Robert M. Hartley, the Dempster Records were almost Lost to public use. They had been published many years ago by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and are a part of their files. They are also to be found in the New York State Library. But the resting place of the original book was known only to a few. The book was in the possession of Norman Smith of Lassellsville whose wife is a descendant of Rev. Dempster. E. J. Sheehan, county archivist and Mr. Hartley visited Mr. Smith last summer and readily obtained consent to make a copy which was done and the record is now on file in the old court house in Fonda, N. Y. It is from this source that the accompanying transcription is made. That many people will find the records of value goes without saying. Rev. Dempster covered a considerable territory, considering the roads and means of travel. One entiy is of historic interest. "Stephen Van Rensselaer to Margaret Schuyler, Dau. of Gen. Schuyler of Saratoga, Friday 6th June, 1783." A laconic entry but filled with romance and tradition. The wedding was between Stephen Van Rensselaer who was to become a general in the War of 1812 and Margaret, daughter of General Philip Schuyler of Revolutionary War fame. Probably in the fine Saratoga home of General Schuyler rebuilt directly after the Battle of Saratoga at which time it was destroyed by the enemy. Other entries hold similar interest.


Baptism Records by Rev. James Dempster, 1778-1803

A register of baptisms of New York, Montgomery County, 1778