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| + | |[[Image:Flansburgh, Garrret Lot 510poster.jpg|400px|thumb|right|<center>Garret Flansburg farm, Berne, [[Lot 510]]; taken August 11, 1911.<br>Photo posted by Darin Flansburg<b.>'''This image was designed as a poster. We encourage people to copy it and post it on local community bulletin boards and in libraries and historical centers.'''</center>]] | ||
| + | '''Berne, one of the four [[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY|Albany County Hilltowns]],''' is at the west border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are [[k:Knox|Knox]], [[w:Westerlo|Westerlo]], and [[r:Rensselaerville|Rensselaerville]]. The town of Berne (originally spelled "Bern") was created in 1795 from part of the [[r:Rensselaerville|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the north half of Berne was spun off to form the new Town of [[k:Knox|Knox]].According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 64.8 square miles. The west town line is the border of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoharie_County,_New_York Schoharie County], New York. | ||
| + | *'''Maps''' - Click the following link to view various [[b:Berne maps|Berne maps]]. | ||
| + | *'''Census records''' for the following years have been transcribed and posted on the [[Berne Historical Project]] site: 1790, 1800, 1840, 1850, 1855, 1860, 1865, 1865 Additional, 1905, 1915, 1925 | ||
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| + | =='''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Berne Biographies]]'''== | ||
| + | [[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Go to Biographies]] | ||
| + | Hilltown [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Berne Biographies]] will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|here]] for '''''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|more information.]] | ||
== '''[[Maps]]''' == | == '''[[Maps]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps|Back to Maps]] | ||
Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''. | Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for '''''[[Maps|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[History]]''' == | == '''[[History]]''' == | ||
| − | Berne's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].''''' | + | [[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]]Berne's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].''''' |
== '''[[Military History]]''' == | == '''[[Military History]]''' == | ||
| − | From the beginning residents of Berne have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History|Back to Military History]]From the beginning residents of Berne have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''. |
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| + | == '''[[Bicentennial Celebration]]'''== | ||
| + | Applying for and receiving recognition as a Bicentennial Community | ||
| − | == '''[[ | + | == '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' == |
| + | [[File:FamilyLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Family Histories and Genealogy|Go to Family Histories and Genealogy]]Hilltown [[Family Histories and Genealogy|Family Histories and Genealogy]] provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit [http://www.bernehistory.org/FamilyFiles/default.aspx www.BerneHistory.org] for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click [[Family Histories and Genealogy|here]] for '''''[[Family Histories and Genealogy|more information]]'''''. | ||
| + | == '''[[Farms and Lots]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:FarmLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Farms and Lots|Go to Farms and Lots]]Hilltown [[Farms and Lots|Farms and Lots]] mirror the history of the people and area. Click [[Farms and Lots|here]] for '''''[[Farms and Lots|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' == | == '''[[Historic Homes]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:HomeLogo.jpg|87px|right|link=Historic Homes|Go to Historic Homes]]Hilltown [[Historic Homes|historic homes]] range from grand estates to humble homes. Click [[Historic Homes|here]] for '''''[[Historic Homes|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[Churches]]''' == | == '''[[Churches]]''' == | ||
| − | Hilltown [[Churches|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''. | + | [[File:ChurchLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Churches|Go to Churches]]Hilltown [[Churches|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''. |
== '''[[Cemeteries]]''' == | == '''[[Cemeteries]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries|Back to Cemeteries]] | ||
Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''. | Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Schools]]''' == | == '''[[Schools]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools|Back to Schools]] | ||
Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools|schools]] scattered to be near population centers. [[Schools|school]]. In 1932 [[b:Berne|Berne]] and [[k:Knox|Knox]] joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the [[h:Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] or BKW. Click [[Schools|here]] for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''. | Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools|schools]] scattered to be near population centers. [[Schools|school]]. In 1932 [[b:Berne|Berne]] and [[k:Knox|Knox]] joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the [[h:Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] or BKW. Click [[Schools|here]] for '''''[[Schools|more information]]'''''. | ||
== '''[[Organizations]]''' == | == '''[[Organizations]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:OrganizationsLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Organizations|Go to Organizations]]Hilltown [[Organizations|organizations]] united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click [[Organizations|here]] for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[Businesses]]''' == | == '''[[Businesses]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]]Berne [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' == | == '''[[Hamlets and Communities]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:HamletLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Hamlets and Communities|Go to Hamlets and Communities]]Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small [[Hamlets and Communities|hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses]]. Click [[Hamlets and Communities|here]] for '''''[[Hamlets and Communities|more information]]'''''. | ||
| + | == '''[[Berne - Then and Now]]''' == | ||
| + | Places how they were then and now! | ||
== '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' == | == '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' == | ||
| − | + | [[File:PhotoLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Photo Gallery|Go to Photo Gallery]]Hilltown [[Photo Gallery|photos]] record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click [[Photo Gallery|here]] for '''''[[Photo Gallery|more information]]'''''. | |
== '''[[External Links]]''' == | == '''[[External Links]]''' == | ||
| + | [[File:ExternalLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=External Links|Go to External Links]][[External Links|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links|here]] for '''''[[External Links|more information]]'''''. | ||
| + | =='''[[Berne Today]]'''== | ||
| + | [[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Berne Today|Go to Berne Today]] | ||
| + | [[Berne Today|Berne Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Berne Today|here]] for '''''[[Berne Today|more information]]'''''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 17 January 2017
 Photo posted by Darin Flansburg<b.>This image was designed as a poster. We encourage people to copy it and post it on local community bulletin boards and in libraries and historical centers. Berne, one of the four Albany County Hilltowns, is at the west border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Knox, Westerlo, and Rensselaerville. The town of Berne (originally spelled "Bern") was created in 1795 from part of the Rensselaerville. In 1822 the north half of Berne was spun off to form the new Town of Knox.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 64.8 square miles. The west town line is the border of Schoharie County, New York.
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Berne Biographies
Hilltown Berne Biographies will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click here for more information.
Maps
Numerous maps have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click here for more information.
History
Berne's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.
Military History
From the beginning residents of Berne have served in the military. Click here for more information.
Bicentennial Celebration
Applying for and receiving recognition as a Bicentennial Community
Family Histories and Genealogy
Hilltown Family Histories and Genealogy provide details beyond the usual genealogy chart. Visit www.BerneHistory.org for complete genealogies of most Hilltown residents. Click here for more information.
Farms and Lots
Hilltown Farms and Lots mirror the history of the people and area. Click here for more information.
Historic Homes
Hilltown historic homes range from grand estates to humble homes. Click here for more information.
Churches
Hilltown churches formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click here for more information.
Cemeteries
Hilltown cemeteries range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click here for more information.
Schools
Hilltowns had numerous one-room schools scattered to be near population centers. school. In 1932 Berne and Knox joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the Berne-Knox-Westerlo or BKW. Click here for more information.
Organizations
Hilltown organizations united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click here for more information.
Businesses
Berne businesses thrived for generations. Click here for more information.
Hamlets and Communities
Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses. Click here for more information.
Berne - Then and Now
Places how they were then and now!
Photo Gallery
Hilltown photos record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click here for more information.
External Links
External Links to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click here for more information.
Berne Today
Berne Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.
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