Dutchess County, New York

History

In 1683, New York State established its first twelve counties. Dutchess County was one of them. Its boundaries at that time included the present Putnam County, and a small portion of the present Columbia County (the towns of Clermont and Germantown).

Related Topics:
1683 - Putnam County - Columbia County

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Until 1713, Dutchess was administered by Ulster County.

Related Topics:
1713 - Ulster County.

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In 1812, Putnam County was detached from Dutchess.

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The patents

In the twelve years 1685-1697 lawful patents had been

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granted securing for their purchasers every foot of Hudson River shoreline

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in the original county.

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Three additional patents, to 1706, laid claim to the remaining

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interior lands.

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• 1685 Rombout, or Fishkill
• 1686 Minisink
• 1686 Kip
• 1688 Schuyler (Poughkeepsie)
• 1688 Schuyler (Red Hook)
• 1688 Ærtsen-Roosa-Elton
• 1696 Pawling-Staats
• 1697 Rhinebeck
• 1697 (Great) Nine Partners
• 1697 Philipse
• 1697 Cuyler
• 1703 Fanconnier
• 1703 Beekman (Back Lots)
• 1706 (Little) Nine Partners

1719: The wards

1731: The oblong

1737: The precincts