Rhinebeck, New York Couple Honored for Genealogy Research

The Dutchess County (New York) Historical Society has bestowed its highest research award on Arthur and Nancy Kelly of Rhinebeck for their "meticulous search for historical truth." The Helen Wilkinson Reynolds award has been granted to only six previous recipients. In addition to the award, the Kellys each received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for "outstanding and invaluable service to the community."

The Kellys live in Rhinebeck at the Sepascot Farm, which has been in their family for 100 years. The couple founded and currently operate KINSHIP, a book publishing business that has grown out of their genealogical research that serves families throughout the U.S. and Canada.

You can read more in an article by Jan Larraine Cox in the Gazette Advertiser's web site at: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19069012&BRD=1702&PAG=461&dept_id=69079&rfi=6.

Comments

[Doris Wheeler]

Thanks, Dick, for bringing this to our attention. I can't begin to thank these two enough for their work. I doubt that I would have become involved in genealogy -- certainly not to the extent that I am now -- if it were not for them. They have sought out and uncovered records that would very likely have been lost forever if not for their diligence.
Doris

[Donna]

I can only echo what Doris had to say. I could not have done my work on the Lossing family without the records they have published. I have met them at several conferences, and they have always been very helpful. They have even provided me with materials from their files that either had not yet been published or which were too scanty to make up a book. The Kellys certainly are most deserving of this award.

[liz]

I have used the Kelly's material for years. They have been a real boon to NY researchers. They are most deserving of this fine acknowledgement.

[Mary Emma Allen]

Congratulations, Arthur and Nancy! This is wonderful recognition for your many years of diligent research and helping so many people with their roots.