Here is a copy of the email I sent to Dutchess county regarding Capt. Comfort's will, and their response: I am trying to obtain a complete copy of the file for the will below: COMFORT LUDINTON (LUDINGTON), Fishkill, farmer Dated September 12, 1805; recorded October 1, 1805 This is for genealogical purposes. Can this be done through this department? Thank you for your time, Rachel Bryan Full source: COMFORT LUDINTON (LUDINGTON), Fishkill, farmer Dated September 12, 1805; recorded October 1, 1805 Mentions: Hizekiah Peck (or Peek) Joseph White Thomas Ludinton Zalmon Ludinton Cumper Ludinton my daughters: Mary Carly Elinor Dab Elizabeth Moony Charlotte Dab Ann Smith sons: De LaFayette and wife Elizabeth Zebe daughter Senith Executors: friend Stephen Hoyt, Esq. and my son Zalmon Ludington Witnesses: Hezekiah Peek Ezekiel Griffin, Jr. Benjamin Hopkins Signed: Comfort Ludington, his mark Source: Abstracts of Wills of Dutchess County, New York 1742-1839 by M Cohen, originally published in 1939 page 553 Their reply: Dear Ms Bryan, The County Clerk's Office has almost everything except wills. You will need to contact our Surrogates Court in writing. The address is: Dutchess County Surrogates Court 10 Market Street Poughkeepsie NY 12601 There is a fee of $30.00 if the will is less than 25 years old and $90.00 if it is 26 years or more. Please include a check made out to DC Surrogates Court and a stamped self addressed envelope. The Surrogates Court phone number in the event that you have additional questions is (845)486-2239 Sincerely, Andee Fountain Supervisor, Record Room