The 2009 Petition for a Dutchess County Historian

"My ancestors were residents of Dutchess County. I'd like to be able to contact a historian there. Address; Zip Code 12500 Jasmine Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312"

"History is a glue that connects us. Significant work must be done and this position must be filled. Address; Zip Code Staatsburg 12580"

"We need history to know who we are Address; Zip Code 11232"

"Need to save our past for the future!! Address; Zip Code 38 Stetson Place, Danbury CT 06811"

"We have a right to search our ancestors Address; Zip Code 46051-0227"

"As an amateur genealogist I have come to appreciate the vital importance of maintaining the integrity of documents for the use of future generations. We cannot only be concerned with today, but also with yesterday and what we will want to know about it to"

"We Need a County Historian AGAIN and NOW - We took one step forward in 2006 and now we've taken 18 steps backward to where we were in 1991 - This is NOT Acceptable. Address; Zip Code 12601"

"Our Charter requires us to have one. Address; Zip Code 10 Hausner Drive, Hopewell Jct, NY 12533"

"I agree we need this Address; Zip Code poughkeepsie, ny 12603"

"A historian should be hired now. Certain areas of the county have experienced rapid growth. Who knows what potentially historic sites may have already been lost without being properly documented. Address; Zip Code 29 Colburn Drive Pok. NY 12603"

"We critically need to correct this gross oversight of the importance of the historical records in the current custody of Dutchess County. As a genealogist, historian, researcher, and 1710 Palatine descendant, I cannot understand the Third World thinking, "

"This position is NEEDED Address; Zip Code 145 Academy Street Poughkeepsie NY 12601"

"Many of my ancestors lived in Dutchess Co. Address; Zip Code 5555 Montgomery Drive G-3, Santa Rosa, CA"

"I support the petition Address; Zip Code 76 Tobin Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021"

"Please fill lthe position ASAP Address; Zip Code 137 Academy st, Poughkeepsie,NY 12601"

"It is difficult enough researching family genealogy. I am a very late signer of this petition; just finding it. I have been researching for 40+ years and so sorry that Dutchess County is so far behind in this. I hope by now my vote is needless and the cou"

"We definitely must have a county historian! The job has been vacant long enough. Address; Zip Code 12533"

"I support Ginny; historians like her produce and strengthen our personal links to the County as a whole. Address; Zip Code Denver, Colorado, 80209 (Formerly Wappingers Falls, Stanfordville, and Walden, NY)"

"Unthinkable that Dutchess County doesn't have an official historian as required by law. Address; Zip Code 18431"

"we need a county historian to help those of us who live out of state. Address; Zip Code 4750 SE Bywood Ter Stuart FL 34997"

"I agree that it's critical to have a county historian for Dutchess, and one needs to be appointed as soon as possible Address; Zip Code 11 Alley Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540"

"I support this petition"

"It is extremely important for all eligible Dutchess County residents to follow the rules of the Dutchess County Legislature with respect to the appointment of a County Historian as soon as possible, since we are in the final phases of the celebration of t"

"Because I am Hyde Park Town Historian, I need to contact the county. At the present time and during this important year, there is nobody to call. Address; Zip Code 6 Main Street, Hyde Park, NY"