GreenerPasture.com

Sign In



FREE ancestry since 1999 - History belongs to all of us!

Add YOUR Family To This Page

flag  History of Pawling, New York, USA

Journey back in time to Pawling, New York, USA

Visit Pawling, New York, USA. Discover its history. Learn about the people who lived there through stories, old newspaper articles, pictures, postcards and ancestry.

Follow us on Instagram      Subscribe to our Youtube channel      Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com Visit Our Old Newspaper Blog Visit Our Life Blog

Do You Have Pawling Roots? Share Your Ancestral Story!

Pawling, New York, USA - Dutcher House and Grounds, Pawling, N. Y.

Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA

Pawling is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The town is named after Catherine Pauling, the daughter of Henry Beekman, who held the second largest land patent in the county. A misprint caused the U to change to a W and the name stuck. wikipedia




There is MUCH more to discover about Pawling, New York, USA. Read on!

Pawling Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards


Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Dutcher House and Grounds, Pawling, N. Y.

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Dapplemere Farm. Residence of Thomas E. Dewey, Pawling, N. Y.
Read more about Thomas Edmund DEWEY photo of ancestor

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Catholic Church

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Club House, Lake Hammersley

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Railroad Street, 1906

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Chapman House

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
The Lake, Green Mountain Lake Farms

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
The Library, Aikins Hall, Quaker Hills, Pawling, N.Y.

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
View toward Railroad Station

Pawling, New York, USA

Postcard
Pinterest
Pawling Fire Department

Discover Pawling: History, News, Travel, and Stories

Add informationAdd History/News/Story
  • 1742 - (Pawling) - Quakers establish Oblong Meeting House in 1742

    pawlingny.virtualtownhall.net
  • 1767 - (Pawling) - The Quakers of the Oblong Friends Meeting abolished slavery

    pawlingny.virtualtownhall.net
  • 1778 - (Pawling) From September to November 1778, General Washington resided in and used John Kane’s house in Pawling as his headquarters.

    www.pawling-history.org

    Read more about George WASHINGTON photo of ancestor
  • 1788 - Town of Pawling founded

    wikipedia.org
  • 1807 - Part of Pawling is taken to create town of Dover

    wikipedia.org
  • 1848 - The New York and Harlem Railroad reached Pawling on December 31, 1848

    pawlingny.virtualtownhall.net
  • 1854 - Pawlings
    Pawlings, a post-township forming the S. E. extremity of Dutchess co., New York. Population, 1720.

    Pawlings, a post-village in the above township, on the Harlem railroad, 67 miles N. N. E. from New York. It contains a bank and several stores.
    A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
  • News  1871 - Circus Riot
    The hitherto quiet village of Pawling, New York, has been the recipient of an excitement that had more pain than pleasure. A circus company that was appropriately named O'Brien's menagerie visited the village and announced a performance. Somehow, contrary to all precedent, the amusement did not take. A beggarly account of empty benches rewarded the performer's exertions. Irritated by this neglect the circus employees proceeded to 'clean out the town,' to use a California phrase. They entered dwellings and carried off clothing, food and everything they could lay their hands on. The villagers 'went for' their spoilers, and a general riot was the consequence, which was not quelled till assistance arrived from other towns. The results are stated as follows:

    POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Sept. 16. - Dispatches from Pawling to-day show that no one was killed in the riot there last night, though several persons were seriously injured. Crane's Hotel was cleaned out by the mob, and the baggage car... Read MORE...

  • 1895 - Pawling
    Paw/ ling, a post-village of Dutchess co., N.Y., in Pawling town-ship on the New York & Harlem Railroad, 65 miles N. by E. of New York, and about 24 miles E. by S. of Newburg. It has 4 churches, a national bank, a news paper office, the Pawling Institute, and a flour-mill. Pop, in 1890, 630; of the township, 1949. A quarry of marble has been opened in the township.
    Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
  • 1906
    Pawling, a banking post-village of Dutchess co., N.Y., in Pawling township (town), on the New York Central and Hudson River R. (Harlem Division), 24 miles E. by S. of Newburgh. Pop. in 1900, 781 ; of the town, 1921. Marble is quarried in the town.
    Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

  • 2023 - Pawling has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Pawling, New York:
    Pawling Nature Reserve: Start your visit with a peaceful stroll through the Pawling Nature Reserve. This 400-acre preserve offers hiking trails that wind through forests, wetlands, and open fields. It's a great spot for birdwatching, nature photography, and simply enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors.

    Appalachian Trail: Pawling is the only town in New York where the Appalachian Trail passes right down the main street. If you're up for a hike, you can join this iconic trail, even if it's just for a short section. The views from the summit of nearby mountains are breathtaking.

    Mizzentop Day School Farm: If you're traveling with kids or have an interest in agriculture, check out the Mizzentop Day School Farm. They offer tours and educational programs about sustainable farming practices. It's a great place to learn about the importance of local food production.

    Daryl's House Club: Music lovers shouldn't miss a visit to Daryl's House Club, owned by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates... Read MORE...

Discover Your Roots: Pawling Ancestry

Ancestors Who Were Born or Died in Pawling, New York, USA

We currently have information about ancestors who were born or died in Pawling.

View Them Now (sorted by year of birth)



male ancestorThomas CORBIN (26 June 1693, Woodstock, Connecticut, USA - 18 June 1771, Pawling, New York, USA)
female ancestorSarah EASTMAN (3 April 1694, Salisbury, Massachusetts, USA (Salisbury Beach) - 20 December 1742, Pawling, New York, USA)
male ancestorWilliam RUSSELL (20 December 1708, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) - 6 March 1793, Pawling, New York, USA)
male ancestorBenjamin DAVOL (DEVOL) (26 January 1709, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) - 19 January 1792, Pawling, New York, USA)
female ancestorSarah MOSHER (9 June 1714, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) - 19 January 1792, Pawling, New York, USA)
female ancestorSarah DAVOL (1722, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) - 1809, Pawling, New York, USA)
female ancestorHannah WING (28 December 1745, Pawling, New York, USA - , )
male ancestorDavid ARNOLD (25 April 1769, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA (Esmond) (Georgiaville) - 19 September 1831, Pawling, New York, USA)
male ancestorHenry BURCH (16 June 1771, Pawling, New York, USA - 27 April 1840, Johnsonville, New York, USA)

Ancestors Who Were Married in Pawling, New York, USA

We currently have information about ancestors who were married in Pawling.

View Them Now

male ancestorSamuel TRIPP (6 April 1794 - 21 March 1872) and female ancestorAlpha ARNOLD (7 January 1797 - 1 November 1881) married 15 March 1821
Not the place you are looking for? Try again!

Search for Your Family by Place

To search for a place, specify place name below. Choose name from the list. Then SEARCH.
*Place Name:

Who Are You Searching For?

Search for Your Family by Name

NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.

First Name:
*Last Name:
Gender:
Born (+/- 2 years):
Died (+/- 2 years):
Match all terms exactly:

Updated: 9/20/2023 2:20:07 PM

Pawling Ancestry Tales: Share Your Unique Story!

If you'd like to be contacted by others who have ancestors from Pawling, leave a message here!
The comments you read here belong only to the person who posted them. We reserve the right to remove off-topic and inappropriate comments.