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 »
"Yes to the historian Address; Zip Code 57 Sutton Park Rd. Poughkeepsie, N.Y.12603"
"I am descended from the Wilbur/Wilbore family. I have been learning about my heritage and someday hope to visit where they lived in the 1700's. I'm sure there are many more descendants of this family & other families who would someday like to do this."
"Lemuel Wheeler, 1752-1839, my great-great-grandfather and his family lived in Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY, in the 1820s. I would like to have access to learn more from your newly appointed Dutchess County Historian about him and others in my family and "
"One of the major jobs of the county historian is to coordinate the activities of the various municipal historians in the County. This is most essential during an historical event year such as this one. Address; Zip Code 18 Valley Drive, Pawling, NY 12564"
"We have a rich history in Dutchess County , it must survive and thrive. Address; Zip Code 27 Ninham Avenue, Wappingers Falls, New York, 12590"
"Our History is our Heritage, please fill this office Address; Zip Code 202 S Cleveland Church Rd, McDonough, GA 30253"
"Holbrook, Coffin, Lyman, Wetmore Families Address; Zip Code PO Box 303, Torrington CT 06790"
"Don't let current history become future lost memories Address; Zip Code 12 Montrose Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-6036"
"The history of our communities is too important not to accesible and cultivated. Please consider our need to learn from the past. Address; Zip Code 48 Oakwood Dr. Winfield PA 17889"
"now is the time Address; Zip Code 4 East Stone St., Newburgh, NY"
"I have ancestors from Dutchess County, NY and would love to be able to travel there to do research. Address; Zip Code 60640"
"The lack of attention to any and all preservation laws regarding historic resources in the county is a direct reflection of why the U.S. Department of the Interior has recognized the County and the region as being endangered for sometime now. This is rath"
"Trying to doreseardh and can use all the help historical people can give me Address; Zip Code 151 Sandy Drive Clinton PA 15026"
"Joel Tyner is the right person to be elected for historian. He is dedicated and concern about whats happening in Dutchess County and beyond. Address; Zip Code 12601"
"We need one Address; Zip Code 526 Ridge Road Dover Plains, NY 12522"
"keep history alive Address; Zip Code 5 forest glen road valley cottage ny 10989"
"x Address; Zip Code 1476 Route 82, Hopewell Jct. 12533"
"My husband and his ancestors came from New York including Dutchess County. I hope that you will fill the vacant position of Dutchess County Historian so that all can access your county's historical and genealogical (family history) records for all of us d"
"Information will be lost forever. Something has to be done right away! Address; Zip Code 31 Wilcox Drive, Durham CT 06422"
"I have deep roots in Duchess County although I now live in British Columbia Canada. Because of my distance, I must do my genealogical ressearch online. Having a County Historian would be invaluable, not only to me, but to all researchers Address; Zip Code"
"I support this need wholeheartedly. Address; Zip Code Po Box 476,convent Station, NJ 07961"
"My WINN ancestors appear on the Muster Rolls for the Revolutionary War out of Dutchess County. My roots go deep in Dutchess soil. Preservation of the records, and access to them as required by law, is vital. Please hire a County Historian now. Address; Zi"
"i am related to many dutch, french, english, german ancestorso the 1600.s in new york 7new england. i was born in ny state, keep geneology free-we have a right to know. Address; Zip Code 6720 anecia ave. cocoa, florida 32927"
"we need a historian Address; Zip Code 59 old pawling road pawling,ny 12564"
"Ancestors from Dutches Co. We Need those RECORDS!.Researching: VanWagenen(VanWagnen),Cooney,Bailey,Heap,McKone Families Address; Zip Code 12180"