Found these items in Dutchess Co. court records. Does anyone know the child's name? >From "Ancient Documents of Dutchess Co., NY 1721-1862; LDS film #0925820 Document #9947 - 22 March 1776 Samuel BURDICK of Pawling's Precinct and Robert BURDICK of the same place. Tax of 100 pounds levied on Samuel Burdick and 50 pounds levied on Robert Burdick; Condition - if the said Samuel Burdick shall appear before said court....and do what shall be enjoined him concerning a bastard child by him begotten on the body of Sarah COVEY, single woman, of Pawlings Precinct, which when born is likely to become chargeable to said precinct, then the recognizances shall be void. ---------------------------------------- Also from "Ancient Documents" on film #0925803 #3058 16 Oct 1753 John BRINCKERHOFF charged with perjury in regards to remarks made concerning an assault that Dennis KELLEY made on the body of John COVEY at Rombout Precinct on 13 Aug. Susan Valis