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 »
"Please fill this position Address; Zip Code 10907 Holly Springs; Houston, TX 77042"
"Long ago I moved to WA but return to Dutchess county each year in search of my family roots. It is vital for the citizens of the county to preserve the records of those who came before us. Address; Zip Code 2212 Queen Anne Ave N #265, Seattle WA 98109"
"Please do so. Address; Zip Code Poughkeepsie 12602"
"As a resident of Dutchess County, I feel blessed by its treasured resources and history. Many outstanding artists, writers and statesmen have lived here and we should preserve their legacies through the work of a historian Address; Zip Code 12564"
"We need to understand better the intricate and fascinating history that defines Dutchess County. And we can't preserve the history that we don't understand. It is so important to have a County historian. Address; Zip Code 12524"
"Don't let the future gnerations not have a history of Dutchess County, it has such enruching history and should continue with a historian recording it. Address; Zip Code Dutchess, NY 12601"
"Dutchess County is my ancestral home and I have a lot of research to do there. I plan a visit soon. Please help all of us out by appointing a much needed county historian . There are such treasures there to be preserved and made available. Address; Zip C"
"We need a county library for our records Address; Zip Code Wappingers Falls 12590"
"The post of County Historian is important for many reason, not the least of which is geneological reseaerch. History of a region gives its citizens a sense of pride and identity which spills over into community service. I would advocate for the immediate "
"My Ancestry is with Dutchess & Putnam counties. I am a descendent of the French Huguenots. Ms Buechele belongs to the DAR and was a great help to me when I was trying to prove my patroit. Thanks to Ginny, I succeeded. She more than qualifies for the p"
"I feel that regardless of where we live, we should have access to the records of our Dutchess Co. ancestors! We need a County Historian in place to make that happen. Address; Zip Code P.O. Box 121, Scandia, Minnesota 55073-0121"
"I was born in poughkeepsie and lived more than half my 57 years in Dutchess County. Now living in Putnam for some years and tracing my Dutchess County ancestors, I am disappointed that Dutchess lacks a Historian while putnam has one. Address; Zip Code 41"
"joel is right on this matter. Address; Zip Code 154 chelsea rd.,wappingers falls;ny 12590"
"Dutchess County has a very rich history (even the spelling of the county name is historical!). We have gone too long without a County Historian! Address; Zip Code Fishkill, NY 12524"
"All counties need a Historian Address; Zip Code San Antonio, TX 78227"
"none Address; Zip Code 6 timberiline drive, poughkeepsie, 12603"
"Please preserve a County Historian Address; Zip Code 95816"
"The history of Dutchess County is monumental and must be preserved. Address; Zip Code 98 Jackson St, Fishkill, NY 12524"
"The Officials must do their job or resign Address; Zip Code 751 Valley View Dr. #205, Ionia, MI 58846"
"we need this Address; Zip Code 17 meetinghouse rd 12564"
"We are in desperate need of a County Historian! Address; Zip Code 305 Cedar Heights Road, Rhinebeck 12572"
"Dutchess County's present foolish economy is costing us our valuable history. Address; Zip Code 19 N. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603"
"Very important position. Address; Zip Code Hyde Park, NY. 12538"
". Address; Zip Code Poughkeepsie, Ny 12601"
"save dutchess county history :) Address; Zip Code 46 van wyck drive poughkeepsie ny 12601"