I am looking for infornation on my family
from Dutchess County, particularly, my
g-g-g- Grnadfather - William Burnett,
born, Nov, 1790 in Duthcess county, later married
Mary Couchman of Albany Couunty and moved to
Schoharie County about 1820.
I would appreciate any information on resources
available. I only recently learned of Williams birth
County from the 1865 NY State Census. I the
short time I have been looking/researching
the Dutchess County Burnetts, I have found
many. There seems to have been a "Dutch" Burnet(t)
family and perhaps several others, I don't know yet.
Ultimately, I would like to know where these families
came from, etc. How did they aquire their land
around the late 1700s early 1800s, important
transportation routes, etc.
Thanks your help.
Mike Burnett
MWBURNE@aol.com