This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KrisMorison Surnames: Head, Heady, Hedden, Dingee, Rhoads Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2288.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Head family of Carmel, Putnam County was supposedly Native American also. Samuel and his alleged brother Hosea Head show up in 1840 in the census in Carmel in their 40s, but supposedly they were born in the area. Have never been able to prove the Native American legend. Have tracked many descendants, and most state that they know they are of Native American descent. If you do a search on the internet for Wappinger Indians and Ramapough you will find more information on the tribe that lived in the area. Kris 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.