This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMHaring Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9701.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There probably isn't any connection, but I couldn't help but notice this - the oldest house in Rockland County is the DeWint house in Tappan, with the date 1700 written right on it. It was built by Daniel DeClark who married Grietje Cosyns, the widow of Jan Pietersz Haring. By the time of the Revolution it belonged to John DeWint, a planter from the West Indies. 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.