Person:Almira Van Benschoten (1)

From "The Long Papers, Historical Sketches of The New Kingson Valley" by Lincoln R Long (1861-1927) first published in Catskill Mountain News in 1925 "William was born in 1800. He inherited the homestead and to him were born seven children. The eldest, Jacob, was the father of William Van Benschoten, who lived on the turnpike near Dunraven; Alexander who lives below the village of New Kingston; and Almira, the widow of James A Scott. "

Catskill Mountain News 11/10/1916 Notice to creditors:—Pursuant to an order of Lewis F. Raymond, Surrogate of the County of Delaware, and according to the Statute for such case made and provided, notice is given to all persons having claims against James A. Scott, late of the town of Middletown, In said county, deceased, that they are required to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, the executors of the said deceased, at New Kingston, N. Y., on or before the 1st day of April next. Dated September 23, 1916. Almira Scott. Gllfred A. Scott, Executors Andrew C. Fenton. Attorney for Executors, Margaretville, N. Y.

2/10/1922 - New Kingston Mrs. Frances VanBenschoten returned here Tuesday to help care for Mrs. Almira Scott, who remains about the same.

2/2/1923 - New Kingston Mrs. Frankle VanBenschoten, who has been away for the past month, returned Saturday to her duty of caring for Mrs. Almira Scott.