Posted on: Columbia County NY. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Columbia/1690 Surname: BABCOCK, ORMAN, LEE, STOWELL, MAXWELL ------------------------- I have been looking for records on my gggGrandfather, Charles Babcock and his family, who resided in Hillsdale (Nobletown) Columbia Co., NY about 1780-1797. I was under the impression that the records from that time burned, but if some of those old records are among the Rensselaer Manor records they might have some information that I have been looking for. Could you tell me where those records might be located. Also someone recently said (because of the changing boundaries at the time) that some records might be in Massachusetts. Thanks to all of you who participate in this email listing. I've gained much valuable information from you contributions. Laurien Babcock Fan