This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carolannemoriarty Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/4935.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: All deeds are kept at the Real Property Tax Office in Hudson, NY. That's the county seat. Phone # is 518-828-7334. For historical information in Canaan, you should call the Canaan Town Hall 518-781-3144 and she can put you in touch of the historian. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.