Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York Genealogy

''United States' 'New York' 'Dutchess CountyTown of Poughkeepsie

Historical Facts
Nicknamed Pokespsie and often listed as such in probate records.

Was the 2nd capital of New York because it was spared from the battles of American Revolution War. It was here the state ratification convention was held which included Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and George Clinton, to ratify the United States Constitution and with the ratification of it, New York entered the union as the 11th of original 13 states.

The city and town are considered one and the same.

Archives, Libraries and Museums
Poughkeepsie Public Library District

Town Clerk
Sue Miller Town Offices 1 Overocker Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-485-3620 Email: [mailto:smiller@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov smiller@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov]

Town Historian
Jean C. Murphy 2451 New Hackensack Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-485-3646

Church Records

 * The Records of Christ Church: Poughkeepsie, New York. 2 vols. Poughkeepsie N.Y.: F.B. Howard, 1911-1916. Digital version at Ancestry ($).