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'''The Town of Westerlo, one of four [[Albany County Hilltowns| Albany County, NY  Hilltowns]]''', is on the south border of Albany County.  The other Hilltowns are [[Berne]], [[Knox]], and [[Rensselaerville]].
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'''The Town of Westerlo, one of four [[h:Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY| Albany County, NY  Hilltowns]]''', is on the south border of Albany County.  The other Hilltowns are [[b:Berne|Berne]], [[k:Knox|Knox]], and [[r:Rensselaerville|Rensselaerville]].
  
 
[[Image:Westerlo1854LargeWeb.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>The map is a portion from a larger map of the Town of Westerlo; 1854 survey by Jay Gould of Roxbury, NY.</center>]]
 
[[Image:Westerlo1854LargeWeb.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>The map is a portion from a larger map of the Town of Westerlo; 1854 survey by Jay Gould of Roxbury, NY.</center>]]
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*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Westerlo&state=NY&country=us Here] is a current map from MapQuest.
 
*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Westerlo&state=NY&country=us Here] is a current map from MapQuest.
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=='''[[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Westerlo Biographies]]'''==
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Hilltown [[Bio:Hilltown Biographies|Westerlo 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]]''' ==
 
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[[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]]''' ==
 
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Westerlo's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].'''''
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[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]]Westerlo's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for '''''[[History|more information]].'''''
  
 
== '''[[Military History]]''' ==
 
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From the beginning residents of Knox have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''.
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From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for '''''[[Military History|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Family Histories and Genealogy]]''' ==
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[[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]]'''''.
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*[[Tompkin's Family]]
  
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== '''[[Farms and Lots]]''' ==
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[[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]]'''''.
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== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' ==
 
== '''[[Historic Homes]]''' ==
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[[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]]''' ==
 
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Hilltown [[Churches|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches|here]] for '''''[[Churches|more information]]'''''.
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[[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]]''' ==
 
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Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries|Go to Cemeteries]]Hilltown [[Cemeteries|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries|here]] for '''''[[Cemeteries|more information]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Schools]]''' ==
 
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[[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]]''' ==
 
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Hilltown [[Organizations|organizations]] united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click [[Organizations|here]] for '''''[[Organizations|more information]]'''''.
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[[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]]''' ==
 
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Westerlo [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''.
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[[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]]Westerlo [[Businesses|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses|here]] for '''''[[Businesses|more information]]'''''.
  
 
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[[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]]'''''.
  
 
== '''[[Photo Gallery]]''' ==
 
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[[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]]'''''.
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[[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]]'''''.
 
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*The Manuscripts and Special Collections unit of the New York State Library owns an extensive collection of land records covering the Rensselaerwyck Manor, an area that once included large portions of Albany and Rensselaer counties. The [http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc7079l_a_l.htm Rensselaerwyck Manor Papers] at the NYS Library has a partial index of some of the tenants and the lots they leased. There is much more information available at the Library itself.
 
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::[[1787 survey map| Click here for the full story of the 1787 survey map]]
 
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::[[1787 map of Westerlo| Click here for the 1787 survey map of the area that is now the town of Westerlo.]]
 
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Like all of the Albany hill towns, Westerlo is known for its natural beauty: pastoral rural countryside, rolling hills, meandering creeks, waterfalls, forest land.
 
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Westerlo was formed in 1815 from parts of the Towns of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans] and [[Rensselaerville]].  It is named after Domine [http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research_collections/research/history/albany/bios/w/ewesterlo.html Eilardus Westerlo].
 
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The [[Town of Westerlo Then and Now]] booklet was distributed in 1976 and contains information on the hamlets of Westerlo including some history and historic homes and businesses.
 
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Image:TA024WesterloSchoolHouse.jpg|<center>Westerlo School house - Courtesy Timothy j. Albright</center>
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Image:Myers 1.jpg|<center>This is Samuel & Margaret Stevens daughter Reta M. Stevens (Fahey) born 1908.  This is when she worked at Shepards reresort, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:TA025SouthWesterloMillDamColor.jpg|<center>South Westerlo Mill Dam - Courtesy Timothy j. Albright </center>
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Image:Myers 2.jpg|<center>My Great Grandmother Margaret Lounsbury Stevens helping out in the field, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:TA026WesterloMainStreetB.jpg|<center>Westerlo - Main Street - Courtesy Timothy j. Albright</center>
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Image:Myers 3.jpg|<center>This is the church my great grandparents attended in Westerlo, Samuel was a deacon there for a time, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 4.jpg|<center>This one I don't know but it is in their Westerlo photo album.  Sam & Margaret Stevens lived in thier house and passed it on to their son William Stevens who lived there until his death.  All three are buried in the Westerlo graveyard not far away.  Bill worked for Fort Orange Feed as a feed salesman to farmers, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 5.jpg|<center>This is Margaret Stevens family, the Lounsbury's who also lived in the hilltowns.  Sam & Margaret were married in 1905, her parents Phillip Lounsbury of Rennselearville & Francis Russell of Livingstonville were married in 1881, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Margaret.jpg|<center>Margaret Lounsbury (Stevens) seated, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 6.jpg|<center>This is my Grandmother Reta M. Stevens Fahey at Indian Ladder when there was a ladder.  Sam & Margaret Stevens daughter, photo ourtessy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 7.jpg|<center>Samuel Stevens center Christmas 1949 county public works, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 8.jpg|<center>Samuel & Margaret Stevens center, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 9.jpg|<center>  Samuel & Margaret Stevens lived on Switzkill Road right next to the creek. I don't see a year on the photo but this flood is their barn and back yard, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 10.jpg|<center>This is another view of the flood in their backyard,  I'm assuming it would be 1914-15 after the deep snow, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 11.jpg|<center>My Great Grandparents lived in Westerlo, Samuel & Margaret Stevens & she was from Livingstonville (Lounsbury), photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 12.jpg|<center>Creamery fire, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:Myers 13.jpg|<center> Samuel & Margaret Stevens lived on Switzkill Road right next to the creek. I don't see a year on the photo but this flood is their barn and back yard, photo courtesy of Steve Myers</center>
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Image:westerlo 1.jpg|<center>Chesterville, Westerlo</center>
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=='''[[Westerlo Today]]'''==
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[[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Westerlo Today|Go to Westerlo Today]]
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[[Westerlo Today|Berne Today]]  offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Westerlo Today|here]] for '''''[[Westerlo Today|more information]]'''''.
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 21 March 2017

The Town of Westerlo, one of four Albany County, NY Hilltowns, is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are Berne, Knox, and Rensselaerville.

The map is a portion from a larger map of the Town of Westerlo; 1854 survey by Jay Gould of Roxbury, NY.

Geography and Demographics

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles.

Maps
  • Here is a current map from MapQuest.

Westerlo Biographies

Go to Biographies

Hilltown Westerlo Biographies will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click here for more information.

Maps

Back to Maps

Numerous maps have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click here for more information.

History

Go to History

Westerlo's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.

Military History

Back to Military History

From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the military. Click here for more information.

Family Histories and Genealogy

Go to 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

Go to Farms and Lots

Hilltown Farms and Lots mirror the history of the people and area. Click here for more information.

Historic Homes

Go to Historic Homes

Hilltown historic homes range from grand estates to humble homes. Click here for more information.

Churches

Go to Churches

Hilltown churches formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click here for more information.

Cemeteries

Go to Cemeteries

Hilltown cemeteries range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click here for more information.

Schools

Back to 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

Go to Organizations

Hilltown organizations united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click here for more information.

Businesses

Go to Businesses

Westerlo businesses thrived for generations. Click here for more information.

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, villages, communities, and just groups of houses. Click here for more information.

Photo Gallery

Go to Photo Gallery

Hilltown photos record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click here for more information.

  • This is Samuel & Margaret Stevens daughter Reta M. Stevens (Fahey) born 1908. This is when she worked at Shepards reresort, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • My Great Grandmother Margaret Lounsbury Stevens helping out in the field, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • This is the church my great grandparents attended in Westerlo, Samuel was a deacon there for a time, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • This one I don't know but it is in their Westerlo photo album. Sam & Margaret Stevens lived in thier house and passed it on to their son William Stevens who lived there until his death. All three are buried in the Westerlo graveyard not far away. Bill worked for Fort Orange Feed as a feed salesman to farmers, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • This is Margaret Stevens family, the Lounsbury's who also lived in the hilltowns. Sam & Margaret were married in 1905, her parents Phillip Lounsbury of Rennselearville & Francis Russell of Livingstonville were married in 1881, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Margaret Lounsbury (Stevens) seated, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • This is my Grandmother Reta M. Stevens Fahey at Indian Ladder when there was a ladder. Sam & Margaret Stevens daughter, photo ourtessy of Steve Myers
  • Samuel Stevens center Christmas 1949 county public works, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Samuel & Margaret Stevens center, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Samuel & Margaret Stevens lived on Switzkill Road right next to the creek. I don't see a year on the photo but this flood is their barn and back yard, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • This is another view of the flood in their backyard, I'm assuming it would be 1914-15 after the deep snow, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • My Great Grandparents lived in Westerlo, Samuel & Margaret Stevens & she was from Livingstonville (Lounsbury), photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Creamery fire, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Samuel & Margaret Stevens lived on Switzkill Road right next to the creek. I don't see a year on the photo but this flood is their barn and back yard, photo courtesy of Steve Myers
  • Chesterville, Westerlo

External Links

Go to External Links

External Links to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click here for more information.

Westerlo Today

Go to Westerlo Today

Berne Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.

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82 articles containing 398 images.

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