This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RevSteward Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/671.672.674.986.1018.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pelletreau "History of Putnam county" makes mention of the Bargers in several places and describes them as being a very old family in Putnam Valley area likely originating from a German Family Barager that settled in close proximity to the Indians of the area in pre- British era. The Tompkins families were also in the area during the early settlement times and several Tompkins leased lands directly from the Wappinger Indian groups and were involved in the legal tangle with the Philipse, Cortlandt et. al. who claimed ownership of the land. Smith's likewise appear to have been settled in Putnam Valley and Kent area during this period. 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.