Click on this link to print a fill-in-the blanks family tree for free: Family Search Family Tree Chart. It would be wonderful if for those of you Marlboro Library Patrons who do fill out a family tree, could then make a copy of it for our local history collection.
Our town
October 13, 2009
This passage about Marlborough is from the “Ulster County Tercentennial” published in 1983. It states, “The Town of Marlborough, which includes the Hamlets of Marlboro and Milton, is thought to have been named in honor of the Duke of Marlborough, although some suggest that it may have been indirectly so, after Marlboro in Massachusetts. It is the Center and principal Community of the Hudson Valley Fruit Industry, with all other industry being thus oriented. The area abounds in Historic, Romantic and Traditional Tales.” This passage was written by the town historian at the time, John Matthews.
Upcoming Local Event
September 15, 2009The Marlborough Playgrounds’ Committee is hosting a Quadricentennial Event Oct. 4th at the Cluett Schantz Park during the Bounty Festival.
Celebrating Marlborough Farming
September 3, 2009In Celebration of the Marlborough Farm Trail’s official recognition by New York State, here is an old photo of the “Farmerettes” picking grapes during WWI:
John and Mary Pizzo picking currants, July 1949.AncestryLibrary.com
August 26, 2009When at our Library, check out AncestryLibrary.com on our website (in-library use only) by typing into the web browser, www.ancestrylibrary.com
Search historical records, stories, publications, photos and maps at AncestryLibrary.com which also features the complete 1930 U.S. Federal Census. For now, this collection can only be searched by computer on-site at the following libraries: Ellenville Public Library and Museum, Kingston Library, Marlboro Free Library, Elting Memorial Library (New Paltz) and Woodstock Public Library. Bring your library card and your family research.
Back to School is Approaching…
August 21, 2009Here is a 1937 photo taken by R.P. Young of the Marlborough Central High School, which is now where the Marlboro Middle School is located.
The Hudson Taylor
August 10, 2009
The Hudson Taylor served as the daily boat to Poughkeepsie in the early 1900s.
