I need to find a birth record for Reuben Wight born 1788
Reuben Wight 1788-1834 L71Q-2BV born 16 May 1788 thought to be born in either Connecticut or in Fairfield New York. His parents are Betsey Robinson and John Wight who moved from Massachusetts to New York. Also looking for burials for both John Wight and his wife Betsey.....Betsey died 1 Aug 1858 at her son's house in Fowler, St Lawrence, New York. John died 25 Sept 1808 Fairfield, Herkimer, New York. I haven't been able to find any probate records on John Wight 5 of his 9 children would have been underage.
The whole reason I am looking for this information is to be able to do a DAR application for my 87 year old grandmother.
Thank you in advance
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There won't be a birth record in that time frame. You might find a church record (Baptism), or perhaps marriage for Reuben showing when he was born. There may be a book which shows baptismal records (more like an expanded index) which DAR will accept.
If there were minor children, you may find a guardianship file for John.
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I haven't been able to find any guardianship records for John. Trying to figure out which county to look in or if I should look at state level?
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Cori; The link at the top right of this page for New York may help you in your search.
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