The 2009 Petition for a Dutchess County Historian
Last fall (2008) Dutchess County Historian Stanley Mersand retired for medical reasons. It is now almost a year later-- yet inexplicably our County Executive has refused to hire a new County Historian... continue reading »
"Our past is our greatest asset. Address; Zip Code 12580"
"Good Luck Address; Zip Code 12564"
"Charlotte Address; Zip Code NC 28226"
"The public needs access to well maintained records always! Address; Zip Code 14360 Meadowlark Lane, Brighton, CO 80601"
"Many of us who live in Rhinebeck go to great lengths to preserve our local history and we try hard to make it accessible to the public. The absence of a county historian to work with us and with other local history groups from around Dutchess County troub"
"Please maintain the County's history by appointing a historian. Address; Zip Code 16860 Daza Drive, Ramona, CA 92065"
"THIS IS A MUST - please act now!!! Address; Zip Code 5 Wells Manor Lane, Rhinebeck 12572"
"This is a critical step. Address; Zip Code 30079"
"The walkway over the Hudson is not the only bridge to the future. Address; Zip Code 131 Academy St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601"
"We need the Historian, now! Address; Zip Code 12538"
"I support this effort. Address; Zip Code 2002 New Hackensack Rd. 12603"
"This is an important issue that deserves more of your time and attention! Address; Zip Code Box 8271, Rochester, MN 55904"
"Don't forget the Fishkill Supply Depot Continental Army Burial Ground accross from McDonalds in Fishkill. The Melzingah Chapter put up a marker identifying the site in 1897 with great fanfare. Later, local Republican officials moved the stone to the Van W"
"We NEED a County Historian Address; Zip Code 12508"
"History needs to be preserved Address; Zip Code 12601"
"This position is critical to the current residents as well as those whose ancestors migrated from Dutchess County. Address; Zip Code 13 Cayuga St., Union Springs, NY 13160"
"Fiske Genealogical Library supports this petition. Address; Zip Code 2520 70th SE; 98040"
"Keep history! Address; Zip Code 289 Country Club Rd 12533"
"This is NOT a local failure: the failure to appoint an historian/archivist affects all descendants of this COUNTRY whose ancestors lived in Dutchess County. Address; Zip Code 14610"
"Dutchess County was the home to many persons recorded in the Sprague Database; Continued access to such records if very important to understanding our heritage Address; Zip Code 45 E Knollwood Way, Platteville, WI 53818"
"We need to hire a County Historian, there are significant events to record this year and documents and pictures from the past that need to be preserved. Address; Zip Code Dover Plains, NY 12522"
"I have come to Dutchess county for research and been frustrated by the lack of accessibility to the county's historical records. I sincerely hope that the county will move forward to fill the post of county historian and embark on a records preservation p"
"I agree that Dutchess County is in need of a qualified Historian and support the nomination of Ginny Buechele . Address; Zip Code 117 Valley View Rd. Pleasant Valley , N.Y.12569"
""Let's get it on, BEFORE we're just dust in the wind!" Address; Zip Code 12601"
"I am a descendant of many early NY families. It is essential this office be filled. Address; Zip Code 81432"