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 »
"The position is the "life blood" for those not resident nearby for research assistance. Address; Zip Code 641Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335"
"agreed Address; Zip Code 12569"
"Descendant of a Quaker Hill resident Address; Zip Code 19465"
"Every county needs a Historian. This is extremely important to all of us researchers. Address; Zip Code Kiskatom, Town of Catskill, Greene County, NY12414"
"Although I do not live in Dutchess county, I am an avid genealogist and believe there is a need for a county historian. Address; Zip Code 52 Harriet Av, N Quincy, MA 02171"
"Dutchess County has too much history to go without a historian. Address; Zip Code 7 S. Randolph Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601"
"We need a historian! Address; Zip Code Jackman Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY"
"WOULD SIGN TWICE IF POSSIBLE Address; Zip Code 12603"
"beacon has a 150th birthday in 2013. Address; Zip Code 154 chelsea rd., wappingers falls,ny 12590"
"I support this petition Address; Zip Code 27 Kent Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590"
"Although I'm not a resident, I have many ancestors that resided in Dutchess County. I support all efforts to safeguard and make available historical and genealogical records. Address; Zip Code 9833 S. Predsidential Dr., South Jordan,UT, 84095"
"This is a very important position Address; Zip Code 3425 Shadow Brook Lane Vero Beach FL 32966"
"As a local history volunteer , I feel we need the leadership of a County Historian to pass on the history of Dutchess County to future generations. Address; Zip Code 12571"
"Susquehanna Historical Society Address; Zip Code Warren Center, PA 18851"
"As President of Dutchess Co Genealogical Society and Managing Editor of "Historic Towns of Dutchess County" I do wholeheartedly agree that the Historian must be appointed immediately. As a researcher and long time admirer of the work of Ginny Beuchele, I "
"My Grandfather Gabriel Bishop enlisted in George Washington's army in Dutchess County and lived there. Address; Zip Code 78624"
"I feel this is important Address; Zip Code 12601"
"dutchess needs a county historian Address; Zip Code 206 Mill Road, Rhinebeck, 12572"
"I am a descendant of the Husted family Address; Zip Code 80601"
"have ancestors from Dutchess co. neeed to research Address; Zip Code 6509 Baylor Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006"
"those who forget history are doomed to repeat it Address; Zip Code 5 Adrienne Ct., Wantage, NJ 07461"
"I am not a resident of Dutchess Co, but because 3 major branches of my family have roots there, a county historian and proper care of the county's history and documents is of great importance to me and my group of researchers. One, a resident of Michigan,"
"My Davis family roots are in Poughkeepsie, Millbrook & Pleasant Valley. Historical records are vital to us all. Address; Zip Code 1200 Rolling Ln Casselberry, FL 32707"
"Respect for and awareness of the rich history of Dutchess County starts with leadership by the County Executive through the appointment of a County Historian. Address; Zip Code 29 McIntosh Drive, Poughkeepsie"
"A County Historian should have been hired ASAP when Mr Mersand retired- ASAP especially with this Bicentennial year ahead--now over half over. Please act Now. Address; Zip Code 25 Quinlan Rd., Poughquag, N.Y.12570"
