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'''The Town of Westerlo, one of four [[Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY| Albany County, NY Hilltowns]] | '''The Town of Westerlo, one of four [[Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY| Albany County, NY Hilltowns]], is on the south border of Albany County. The other Hilltowns are [[Berne|Berne]], [[Knox|Knox]], and [[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>]] | ||
==Geography and Demographics== | ==Geography and Demographics== | ||
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles. | According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles. | ||
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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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== Westerlo Biographies == | == Westerlo Biographies == | ||
[[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link= | [[File:BioLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Hilltown Biographies|Go to Biographies]] | ||
Hilltown [[ | Hilltown [[Hilltown Biographies|Westerlo Biographies]] will not appear on a search on this part of the site. Click [[Hilltown Biographies|here]] for [[Hilltown Biographies|more information.]] | ||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
[[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps|Back to Maps]] | [[File:MapLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Maps (Westerlo)|Back to Maps]] | ||
Numerous [[Maps|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps|here]] for | Numerous [[Maps (Westerlo)|maps]] have been found, some dating back 250 years. Click [[Maps (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]]Westerlo's [[History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History|here]] for | [[File:HistoryLogo.jpg|71px|right|link=History|Go to History]] | ||
Westerlo's [[History (Westerlo)|History]] appears in many publications. Click [[History (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==Military History== | ==Military History== | ||
[[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History|Back to Military History]] | [[File:MilitaryLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Military History (Westerlo)|Back to Military History]] | ||
From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the [[Military History|military]]. Click [[Military History|here]] for | From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the [[Military History (Westerlo)|military]]. Click [[Military History (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | ||
==Family Histories and Genealogy== | ==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 | [[File:FamilyLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Family Histories and Genealogy (Westerlo)|Go to Family Histories and Genealogy]] | ||
Hilltown [[Family Histories and Genealogy (Westerlo)|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 (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
*[[Tompkin's Family]] | *[[Tompkin's Family]] | ||
==Farms and Lots== | ==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 | [[File:FarmLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Farms and Lots (Westerlo)|Go to Farms and Lots]] | ||
Hilltown [[Farms and Lots (Westerlo)|Farms and Lots]] mirror the history of the people and area. Click [[Farms and Lots (Westerlo)|here]] for 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 | [[File:HomeLogo.jpg|87px|right|link=Historic Homes (Westerlo)|Go to Historic Homes]] | ||
Hilltown [[Historic Homes (Westerlo)|historic homes]] range from grand estates to humble homes. Click [[Historic Homes (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==Churches== | ==Churches== | ||
[[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 | [[File:ChurchLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Churches (Westerlo)|Go to Churches]] | ||
Hilltown [[Churches (Westerlo)|churches]] formed and often merged, divided, and disbanded, so tracking churches can be a challenge. Click [[Churches (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==Cemeteries== | ==Cemeteries== | ||
[[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 | [[File:CemeteryLogo.jpg|39px|right|link=Cemeteries (Westerlo)|Go to Cemeteries]] | ||
Hilltown [[Cemeteries (Westerlo)|cemeteries]] range from tiny, hidden family plots to huge cemeteries. Click [[Cemeteries (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==Schools== | ==Schools== | ||
[[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools|Back to Schools]] | [[File:SchoolLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Schools (Westerlo)|Back to Schools]] | ||
Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools|schools]] scattered to be near population centers | Hilltowns had numerous one-room [[Schools (Westerlo)|schools]] scattered to be near population centers. In 1932 [[Berne|Berne]] and [[Knox|Knox]] joined the form the Berne-Knox Central School District. Westerlo joined later the make the [[Berne-Knox-Westerlo|Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] or BKW. Click [[Schools (Westerlo)|here]] for 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 | [[File:OrganizationsLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Organizations (Westerlo)|Go to Organizations]] | ||
Hilltown [[Organizations (Westerlo)|organizations]] united residents and provided services the made life in the Hilltowns more enjoyable. Click [[Organizations (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==Businesses== | ==Businesses== | ||
[[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Businesses|Go to Businesses]]Westerlo [[Businesses (Westerlo)|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses (Westerlo)|here]] for | [[File:BusinessLogo.jpg|74px|right|link=Businesses (Westerlo)|Go to Businesses]] | ||
Westerlo [[Businesses (Westerlo)|businesses]] thrived for generations. Click [[Businesses (Westerlo)|here]] for 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 | [[File:HamletLogo.jpg|56px|right|link=Hamlets and Communities (Westerlo)|Go to Hamlets and Communities]] | ||
Each of the four Hilltowns covers a large area. Early settlers joined together to create small [[Hamlets and Communities (Westerlo)|hamlets, villages, communities, and just groups of houses]]. Click [[Hamlets and Communities (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
==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 | [[File:PhotoLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Photo Gallery (Westerlo)|Go to Photo Gallery]] | ||
Hilltown [[Photo Gallery (Westerlo)|photos]] record the people, places, and things through out the years. Click [[Photo Gallery (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
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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> | 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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==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 | [[File:ExternalLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=External Links (Westerlo)|Go to External Links]] | ||
[[External Links (Westerlo)|External Links]] to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click [[External Links (Westerlo)|here]] for more information. | |||
== Westerlo Today == | == Westerlo Today == | ||
[[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Westerlo Today|Go to Westerlo Today]] | [[File:TodayLogo.jpg|50px|right|link=Westerlo Today|Go to Westerlo Today]] | ||
[[Westerlo Today|Berne Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Westerlo Today|here]] for | [[Westerlo Today|Berne Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Westerlo Today|here]] for more information. | ||
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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. Geography and DemographicsAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 square miles.
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Westerlo Biographies
Hilltown Westerlo 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
Westerlo's History appears in many publications. Click here for more information.
Military History
From the beginning residents of Westerlo have served in the military. Click here for more information.
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. 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
Westerlo 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.
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
External Links to other web sites can bring you to valuable sources of information. Click here for more information.
Westerlo Today
Berne Today offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click here for more information.
