[AT] OT Rödja - The blacksmiths shop fireplace

[Bob McNitt]

Steve -

The name on the stone is "John McNitt." b: 25 April  1749 d: 13 April 1835. 
Yes, I'm familiar with the Lippitt House, and when I'm there next time, I'll 
think of your Mom. Thanks for that. Ironic that when you mention 
Cooperstown, nearly everyone thinks of the Baseball Hall of Fame, but only a 
few know about the Farmer's Museum, the Fenimore House or even Leathstocking 
Country (Last of the Mohicans). Lots of historical farming equipment on 
exhibit at the Museum. Nice golf course nearby as well, and good fishing in 
Otsego Lake. Something for everyone. Better stop ... I'm starting to sound 
like a tourism promoter.

Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve W." <falcon at telenet.net>
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Bob,
 Which one is his? I visit there a bit to assist the medics when they
have busy days. One of the houses (Lippitt House) they have there is one
that my Mom used to play in and later took care of the kids and
livestock at.

charliehill wrote:
> Nope not me.  I've never been in NY State but 3 times in my life and those
> times were just passing through.
>
> My folks were around during the Revolution too.  My mothers name was Moore
> and her dad was born just up the road from a place called Moore's Creek
> Battleground in S/E NC.  We used to have family reunions at the
> battleground.    I forget the exact history of the Moore's creek battle 
> but
> apparently the local boys took up the bridge boards and just left the 
> poles
> which they didn't bother to tell the Red Coats they had greased with lard.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob McNitt" <nysports at frontiernet.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT]OT Rödja - The blacksmiths shop fireplace
>
>
> Charlie -
>
> You reminded me ... have any of you ever visited the Farmer's Museum and
> grounds in Cooperstown NY?
>
> My great great great great great paternal grandfather's headstone is there
> in the cemetery there. Because he was a Revolutionary War hero, the NYS
> Historical Society asked permission to restore & relocate it there, and
> placed a marker on his real gravesite which is about three miles from 
> where
> I live now.
>
> Bob in CNY
>



-- 
Steve Williams
Firefighter, EMT, Fire Police
Van Hornesville Vol. Fire Dept
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