This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ShelleyD39 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/6133.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - wow..you posted this question in 2005...let's see if the quote, "better late then never" applies. I purchased an 1850 farmhouse about 5 years ago, rented it for 2 years, started to remodel the house in 2005, moved in in 2007, and have started gradually investigating the history of this old charmer. Although this processes has just begun, I am hopeful I will be able to acquire more information and photos to add to the already intriguing finds. I did come across the following .... Deed from Coursen H. King and Marcella C. King to Isaac Burdick, recorded Dutchess COunty Clerks office 4/26/37 in Liber 559 of deeds - pg. 114 If the birth of Coursen was 1864 - the 1937 date seems feesible. AOD @ 73 years. I welcome any info you have on this couple who are obviously a part of my home. Thanking you in advance -md 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.