In the mid 1700's, my ancestor, Joseph Sherwood, lived in Oblong. He was a Pvt. in Capt. Uriah Drake's Company of Minute Men in Ulster County during the Rev. War. He died sometime after 1760. Do you know where I can locate Rev. War records listing his Regiment and the battles they fought? And, what town is Oblong now? Thank you for your assistance. meyberse@comcast.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ohioweaver Surnames: Kelly, Jones,Criss, Strock, Miller,Curren,Rowley, Pendrick,Gardner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9687/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Searching for others who belong to this particular family? John married Hannah (unknown) and their first child of 10 children was David Kelly b. abt 1780. I believe all children born in this area of Orange Co. including the town of Newtown (now called Monroe, NY). They are then enumerated in 1803 in land purchase in Newtown, Tioga co., NY. (that portion now known as Southport, Chemung Co., NY. I hope to find others who are in this family line to exchange data that I have on my family after that date and that you have prior to 1780? Thank you 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.

Please send other papers with names I am still looking and researching. I just came across this old email. Danielle ----- Original Message ----- From: cheap@simon.com<mailto:cheap@simon.com> To: MORGAN-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:MORGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: NYWESTCH-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:NYWESTCH-L@rootsweb.com> ; NYDUTCHE-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:NYDUTCHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 2:37 PM Subject: [NYDUTCHE] Will Package of Joseph Morgan 1861 - Poughkeepsie NewYork This is from the Will Packet of Joseph, his acticule will is missing but the other papers include many names, I would be happy to send the rest if asked. Will of Joseph Morgan, dec’d. No. 5190 Very fragile paper, crumbling: In the matter of proving the last Will and Testament of – Joseph Morgan deceased To the Surrogate of Dutchess County: The Petition of Nancy Morgan sole Executor named in the last will and testament of Joseph Morgan deceased, Respectfully represents, that the said testa died on or about the 16 day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one in the City of Poughkeepsie in the County of Dutchess, having first duly made a last will and testament relating to personal estate in and by which, he appointed your petitioner Nancy Morgan Executrix thereto. That at, or immediately previous to his death, said testor was an inhabitant of the County of Dutchess, or has left some goods, credits, chattels, estate or effects which at the time of his death were or have since come within said County of Dutchess, by reason of which, as your petitioner, has been informed and believe the aid Surrogate of said County of Dutchess has the sole and exclusive power to take the proof of the said last will and testament. That the said testor has left Nancy Morgan his Widow, Reuben Morgan a son, Nancy Harrison wife of CB Harrison all residing City of Poughkeepsie, Mary Cole residing Jersey City – Morris Co. State of New Jersey and Elizabeth Frear residing Washington Dutchess County daughters an children of His surviving, and has left no other heirs or legal representatives entitled to any interest in his estate (unless by said will) to the knowledge and belief of your petitioner And your petitioner Being desirous that the said last will and testament should be duly Proved and established as a will of personal estate Your petitioner therefore pray that such proceedings may be had as are by law required to enable all the parties in interest to appear before this Court at such time and place as this Court may appoint, to oppose or support, as they may see fit, the probate of said last will and testament. And your petitioner will ever pray, &c. Dated this day of 186 (Signature) Nancy Morgan Dutchess County, ss: I Nancy Morgan The above petitioner being duly sworn say that the matters set forth in the preceding Petition are true to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. This day of 186 before me. (Signature) Nancy Morgan (Signature) Peter Dorland, surrogate Thanks, Carol L. Heap ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDUTCHE-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:NYDUTCHE-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDACKOEHLER Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9686.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Unfortunately, the 1855 state census for the county of Dutchess is missing. Linda 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lschulenberg724 Surnames: Davis - Bellamy Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know if there is a record of a Census for the Town of Washington for 1855? I have found the 1865 Town of Washington Census at the Dutchess County Historical Society, but now wondering if there is one from 1855? Looking for Wm Davis and wife Margaret (Bellamy) 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BarbaraDowling15 Surnames: Park/Parke/Parks Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9684.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks very much for the information!!! 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: canis1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9684.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can order it from the NYS Vital Records: www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/genealogy.htm 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marnyismyname Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pat, Now you have gone and done it. Once my mother hears about this, we (the people with shorter second toes in the family, will never hear the end of it. It's ok, my Father and I will still chuckle in the corner. 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.

Here's a site I ran across this evening. Hopefully it'll be of assistance to someone: http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/genealogy/focusongenealogy.pdf Tim Stowell Chattanooga, TN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pata41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marny, Your mom`s talking about the "Celtic Toe" That`s where the "big" toe is the same length or shorter than the second toe. I have that feature! My ancestors were from Scotland. This article is helpful. The reference to the Celtic toe is in the 7th paragraph. http://tinyurl.com/28lftg Also, check the Fulton History site. Put Kimlin in the search box. There are quite a few articles from a Poughkeepsie newspaper that mention members of the family. http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html Pat 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marnyismyname Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe you are correct about the Kimlahan. Then there is always the outrageous claim of my mother's - if the second toe is longer than the big toe then you are of Irish Aristocracy. I think it is just my mother's excuse for having a long toe. :) I know there is a jail in Ireland which has a Kimlin like sound to it. I have to look it up and pass that information on to you. 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.

Interesting articule, my Mother whose family was from southern Germany, had the second toe longer than the big toe and I inherited it. She always said that it was because the southern mountain people had to be able to wrap their toes around the rocks to climb the mountains. The articule says the Celts started out in southern Germany. Thanks, Carol L. Heap

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: abracadabra243 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are very welcome Marny - I have quite a bit of information I collected on the family while researching the Cider Mill - you can always e-mail me privately and ask away with a specific question and I will see if I have anything else in my notes that may help you. Yes the names did get repeated - it was very confusing trying to sort the Kimlin's out - It seems there were two Richard James Kimlins both born in Ireland - one born abt. 1821 and on b. abt. 1842 - if I recall correctly I think the one born in 1842 married his cousin, a daughter of the one b. in 1821. The Richard James b. 1821 also had a son Richard James b. abt. 1846. Anyway I understand that the name may have originally been Kimlahan. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marnyismyname Surnames: Kimlin, Stickles, Kerley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow, again thank you. If my dates and names are correct I believe the Robert Kimlin who made the will is the Uncle? of my great grandfather. There were a lot of repeated names within the family. They must have had nicknames or something to differentiate who they were talking about at the time - geesh. I have to ask my mother if she happens to remember Ralph Kimlin. She was 21 at the time and still lived in that area. All this information is outstanding. Thank you so very much! 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.

In the 1924 Poughkeepsie City Directory the following are listed: Charles, salesman, h 24 Fountain P Cornelius, foreman,h 36 Cottage Duane, plumber h, 24 Fountain Pl Edgar, emp Smith's h 112 Smith Edna D., clerk h 14 May St. Fred, emp Goas Co., h 69 Cottage Gladys, presser h 69 Cottage St John, plumber h 7 Hamilton St. Leslie R., carpenter h 199 Winnnikee Ave Lillain, wid of Sturart h 38 S. Bridge Marion, stenographer, h 9 Reade Pl Mary, wid of William R. h 26 Holmes St. Millard, clerk, h 24 Fountain Pl Ralph R. farmer Cedar Ave, Arlington Robert farmer h Cedar Robert J. tool grinder h 9 Reade Pl Stuart 38 S Bridge Susan A. Mrs. h 24 Fountain Pl William gardener h 48 Glenwood Ave Arlington William T. police lieutenant h 11 Hooker Ave Hope this helps **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 4soldz Surnames: Boothe/Woolridge Brewster/Asbury Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/5382.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks - I do have that information. I just forgot to list it. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: abracadabra243 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Kimlin Dutchess County Surrogate File #9601 Will made 15 Feb. 1881 Proved 28 December 1881 Recorded Liber 7 of Wills Page 416 [Copyrighted Transcription by Ginny - ginnyflies@usa.net - Poughkeepsie, NY] I, Robert Kimlin of the town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, N. Y., do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, viz.: First: I direct the payment of my funeral expenses and of all my just debts. Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my wife Margaret Kimlin all my real and personal estate during her life, she to have the management, use and control thereof, with full power to lease, mortgage and sell and convey the same - to use the income for her support - and if said income is not sufficient for her comfortable support and maintenance then to use whatever portion of the principal may be necessary for such purpose. Upon her death, I give, devise and bequeath all the remainder then left of my said estate to my children viz: James Kimlin, Thomas Kimlin, Robert T. Kimlin, Benjamin C. [or E. ?], Richard C. William H. Mary E., Maggie and John C. Kimlin to be divided among them equally. In case of the death of either or any of my said children before the death of my said wife, then upon the death of my said wife, the share which said deceased child (or children) would have had in said remainder if he, or she had lived, shall go to his or her lawful issue and lineal descendants per stirpes. But if said deceased child (or children) leave no lawful issue or lineal descendants surviving my said wife, then the share or shares of said deceased shall be divided equally among my children then surviving. Third: I hereby nominate nad appoint my two sons Robert T. Kimlin and Richard C. Kimlin to be the Executors of this instrument - to carry out the provisions hereof relating to the division of my estate upon the death of my wife. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifteenth day of February, 1881 Robt Kimlin [his signature] [seal] In presence of Alex H. Coffin Lewis H. Vail The above instrument was, on the date thereof signed, sealed and published and declared by the said Robert Kimlin as and for his last Will and Testament, in presence of us, who at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Alex H. Coffin, Pokeepsie Dutchess Co. NY Lewis H. Vail Pokeepsie Dutchess Co. N. Y. ----------------------------------- Probate Petition filed by Robt T. Kimlin 17 Oct. 1881 Robert Kimlin, a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie d. 17 June 1881 at the Town of Poughkeepsie. he left him surviving. His widow Margaret and his children James Kimlin Thomas Kimlin Benjamin C. [or E?] Kimlin Wm H. Kimlin Mary E. Kimlin Maggie Kimlin and John C.. Kimlin and your petitioner and his co-executor Richard C. Kimlin his only children & Heirs at law & next of kin him surviving. All residing in said town of Po'keepsie except Benj. C. [or E ?] who resides at Cherry Valley, Ill. All said children are unmarried except James whose wife's name is Mary J. Kimlin, all are of full age except Mary E. Maggie and John C. who are minors over 14 years of age and neither of which have any general guardian. And that there is no other person entitled to any interest in said estate to the knowledge or belief of your petitioner. -------------------------------- Not my family but came across this while researching the Kimlin Cider Mill in Poughkeepsie. Not sure exactly how Robert was related to the Cider Mill Kimlins but I have the distinct felling he was. ---------------------------------- Poughkeepsie Journal Page 2D Sunday May 4, 1969 RALPH KIMLIN DIES at 82; WAS WELL-KNOWN SPORTSMAN Ralph Richard Kimlin died Saturday at the age of 81, after a long illness. Born in a 200 year-old building at the end of Cedar Avenue and Cider Mill Road, Town of Poughkeepsie, Mr. Kimlin lived in the homestead all of his life. Mr. Kimlin had a museum in his home. A cider mill which he operated is located nearby. An avid collector, he had gathered some 100,000 items, most of them Americana, for his museum. Generally regarded as one of the county's best athletes, he enjoyed participating in all sports over a 45 year period. An outstanding baseball player, he also excelled at football, ice hockey, wrestling and golf. Mr. Kimlin was educated at Poughkeepsie High School and the Eastman Business College. While in high school he was an outstanding football player. He played on the 1907 team that won the Hudson Valley championship. >From 1918 to 1924 he captained the YMCA baseball team, which boasted some of the county's finest players. He also won the YMCA wrestling crown on three different occasions during that period. In 1967, Mr. Kimlin was honored for his part in establishing the Basketball Hall of Fame at the YMCA. Born in 1887, he was the son of the late Richard James and Marsha Matilda Kimlin. He was married to the former Laura Augusta Furstenow, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Ralph Robert, and a daughter, Mrs. Marsha Richter, both of Poughkeepsie, and four grandchildren. Funeral Services, under the direction of Schoonmaker Funeral Home, will be conducted at Christ Church at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Rhys Williams officiating. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schoonmaker Chapel, today 7 to 9 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marnyismyname Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so very much. I felt I had hit a brick wall with this family. You just opened it up again! 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pata41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9685.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have access to the census records,etc. on Ancestry.com? On the 1920 census in Poughkeepsie Donald Kimlin, 4, is with parents Robert J. & Sarah. Robert J. is age 40. Robert J. Kimlin, 20, is on the 1900 census in Poughkeepsie with father James Kimlin, 52, who is a widowed carpenter. In 1880, James Kimlin, 33, a carpenter, is in Poughkeepsie with his family which includes 7 month old Robert James. This family is indexed as K...Lin for some reason. On the actual page the name looks like Kimlin to me. On the 1850 census in Poughkeepsie the only James Kimlin is a 4 yr. old in the household of Robert Kimlin, age 20, b. Ireland who is next door to the William & Mary Kimlin family. William is age 42, b. Ireland. The name Kimlin is not common. I think all the Kimlins in Dutchess co. are probably related. This database at Rootsweb does not mention Robert Kimlin but does have William & Mary Kimlin. You might want to contact the submitter. http://tinyurl.com/2eooed Pat R. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryAnnRobinson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/5382.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The borough of Bridgeport, CT wasn't chartered until 1800. It was part of Stratford. 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.