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 »

200 signatures Goal: 100
All Signatures (200 total)
126.
Cyndy B 19 July 2011

"we need a historian !!! Address; Zip Code beacon ny"

127.
P Ic 14 July 2011

"This is important to searching my grandmother's Mosher [Elijah] family Address; Zip Code 232 Yankee Rd.,Lot #61, Quakertown, PA 18951"

128.
Margaret S 13 July 2011

"Dutchess Co needs an historian topreserve the history and information of the county Address; Zip Code 89 Robinson Lane Wappinger Falls NY 12590"

129.
Ann L 6 June 2011

"Why the hesitation? Address; Zip Code 14 Clove Road Fishkill NY 12524"

130.
Thomas B 2 May 2011

"We need to not have a gap in our County History Address; Zip Code 19 North Street, Beacon NY 12508"

131.
Brian C 30 March 2011

"Please do not underestimate the importance of this position, both now and in the future. Address; Zip Code 131 Academy St. 12601"

132.
Carl Svanw 26 March 2011

"An Ulster County resident with 250 years of ancestors in Dutchess. Failure to implement this program is not an option. Address; Zip Code 32 Barbara's Court, Saugertties, NY 12477"

133.
Susan Ketchamh 14 February 2011

"I spend many hours every day researching my family, and am appalled to find that this Dutchess County collection has become unavailable! Please appoint a qualified replacement quickly. Address; Zip Code 48103"

134.
Julia E 14 February 2011

"Although I'm not a Dutchess County resident at this time, I am the descendant of various resident lines, including the Skinners, Kinneys, Johnsons, Northrups. I cringe to see their beloved County ignoring it's legal and ethical responsibility in this matt"

135.
Mark F 13 January 2011

"Many of my ancestors resided in Dutchess County, and I believe that it is in the public's interest to have the preservation and access of ALL historical documents. This can only be achieved by have a full time professional county historian in place, that "

136.
Dara B 23 December 2010

"So vital now adays to have a historian. Especially will all of us trying to connect to our roots! I just found this petition and don't know the current status but wanted to sign anyways. Address; Zip Code 9121 Mace Arch Norfolk, VA 23503"

137.
Shirley R 13 December 2010

"No wonder I've had so much trouble researching in Dutchess County! My ancestors were there by the middle 1700's, and I can't find much at all on them despite many hours of effort and two trips to Albany from Colorado. PLEASE FILL THIS OFFICE! Address; Zip"

138.
Steven M 4 December 2010

"We need this appointment made NOW!!!! Address; Zip Code 43 North Loop, Rhinebeck, NY 12572"

139.
Dennis A 28 November 2010

"Let's make this happen! Address; Zip Code 43 North Loop, Rhinebeck, NY 12572"

140.
Didi B 29 October 2010

"We need to put a spotlight on Dutchess County's rich history. Address; Zip Code 12545"

141.
Rod D 23 October 2010

"For the Little Nine Partners Historical Society Address; Zip Code PO BOX 118 / HYDE PARK / NY /12538"

142.
Ruth Eg 19 October 2010

"Absolutely essential ot maintain our Historic Archives for future generations. Address; Zip Code 97504"

143.
Duane Aw 3 October 2010

"There should be a Historian for Dutchess County . Address; Zip Code 5 Somers Drive, Rhinebeck NY 12572"

144.
Joseph B 28 August 2010

"I believe we should have a County Historian Address; Zip Code 73 Fulton Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508"

145.
Kurt H 22 July 2010

"Dutchess County's history needs to be documented, as it dates back to before the Revolutionary War. Stop the foot-dragging and excuses, hire a County Historian in 2009 ! Address; Zip Code 12601-1409"

146.
Doris W 19 June 2010

"Visitors to the Hudson Valley must be horrified by the lack of interest shown in our county (compared to Ulster County, for example). I hope you will begin to acknowledge the importance of our county history by appointing a county historian to protect thi"

147.
Bruce Ms 17 June 2010

"I have deep roots in early Dutchess Co and want continued preservation & access to the records Address; Zip Code P.O. Boc 505, Bayside, CA. 95524"

148.
Wanda Gr 14 June 2010

"If we do not learn from History we are doomed to repeat our mistakes Address; Zip Code 12585"

149.
Arthur Jsiroisprespleasantvalleyhistoricals 29 May 2010

"It is imperative that a qualified DC Historian be appointed. We need someone who knows the difference between being a genealogist and someone who can care for the historical archives of DC. In addition, the Historian must respond to the public enquiries i"

150.
James K 26 May 2010

"Not having a Dutchess Historian leaves a big hole in the Hudson Valley's rich historical sources...get one now! Address; Zip Code Box 660 Cuddebackville, NY 12729"

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