Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY - Revision history

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	[[Hilltowns Today\|Hilltowns Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Hilltowns Today\|here]] for more information.		[[Hilltowns Today\|Hilltowns Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Hilltowns Today\|here]] for more information.
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	==Biographies and Stories==		==Biographies and Stories==
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	==Biographies and Stories==		==Biographies and Stories==
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	*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.		*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.
	*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].~~<br>~~		*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].
	*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of ~~'''~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]~~'''~~ and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].~~<br>~~		*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans] and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].
	*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].~~<br>~~		*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].

	Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville		Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville

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	"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.		"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.

	From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of ''[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.		From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.

	'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''		'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''

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	[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]		[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]
	"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, ([[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~, [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~, [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~, and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~,) in the hills of western [[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]]~~'''~~ above the [[Helderberg Escarpment]]~~'''~~ in the [[Helderberg Mountains]]~~'''~~, the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for [[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]]~~'''~~, a close neighbor.		"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, ([[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]], [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]],) in the hills of western [[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]] above the [[Helderberg Escarpment]] in the [[Helderberg Mountains]], the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for [[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]], a close neighbor.

	"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.		"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.

	From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of ''[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~ which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.		From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of ''[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.

	'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''		'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''

	*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~, [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~, and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~ in 1815.		*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.
	*[[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].<br>
	*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].<br>
	*[[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~ - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].<br>

	Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]]~~'''~~ in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville		Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville

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	[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg\|71px\|right\|link=History (Hilltowns)\|Go to History]]		[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg\|71px\|right\|link=History (Hilltowns)\|Go to History]]
	'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See [[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]]~~'''~~ from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].		'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See [[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]] from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].

	Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.		Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.

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	[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]		[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]
	"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, (~~'''~~[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]''', ~~'''~~[[Berne\|Berne]]''', ~~'''~~[[Knox\|Knox]]''', and ~~'''~~[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''',) in the hills of western ~~'''~~[[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]]''' above the ~~'''~~[[Helderberg Escarpment]]''' in the ~~'''~~[[Helderberg Mountains]]''', the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for ~~'''~~[[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]]''', a close neighbor.		"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, ([[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]''', [[Berne\|Berne]]''', [[Knox\|Knox]]''', and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''',) in the hills of western [[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]]''' above the [[Helderberg Escarpment]]''' in the [[Helderberg Mountains]]''', the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for [[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]]''', a close neighbor.

	"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.		"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.
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	'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''		'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''

	*~~'''~~[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]''' - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of ~~'''~~[[Berne\|Berne]]''', ~~'''~~[[Knox\|Knox]]''', and ~~'''~~[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]'''. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of ~~'''~~[[Berne\|Berne]]'''. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of ~~'''~~[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''' in 1815.		*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]''' - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]]''', [[Knox\|Knox]]''', and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]'''. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]'''. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''' in 1815.
	*~~'''~~[[Berne\|Berne]]''' - formed in 1795 from the northern part of ~~'''~~[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]'''. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of ~~'''~~[[Knox\|Knox]]'''.<br>		*[[Berne\|Berne]]''' - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]'''. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]]'''.<br>
	*~~'''~~[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''' - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of ~~'''~~[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]'''.<br>		*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]''' - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]'''.<br>
	*~~'''~~[[Knox\|Knox]]''' - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of ~~'''~~[[Berne\|Berne]]'''.<br>		*[[Knox\|Knox]]''' - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]]'''.<br>

	Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby ~~'''~~[[Gallupville\|Gallupville]]''' in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville		Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]]''' in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville

	==This Web Site==		==This Web Site==
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	[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg\|71px\|right\|link=History (Hilltowns)\|Go to History]]		[[File:HistoryLogo.jpg\|71px\|right\|link=History (Hilltowns)\|Go to History]]
	'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See ~~'''~~[[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]]''' from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].		'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See [[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]]''' from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].

	Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.		Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.

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	[[Hilltowns Today\|Hilltowns Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Hilltowns Today\|here]] for ~~'''''[[Hilltowns Today\|~~more information~~]]'''''~~.		[[Hilltowns Today\|Hilltowns Today]] offers many activities for visitors and residents. Click [[Hilltowns Today\|here]] for more information.
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	*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.		*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.
	*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].~~<br>~~		*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].
	*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of ~~'''~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]~~'''~~ and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].~~<br>~~		*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans] and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].
	*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].~~<br>~~		*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].

	Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville		Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville

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	[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]		[[Image:1866AlbanyCounty.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|<center>The four Hilltowns cover the western 40% of Albany County - 1866 Beers Map - Click on the graphic to enlarge it.</center>]]
	"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, ([[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~, [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~, [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~, and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~,) in the hills of western [[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]]~~'''~~ above the [[Helderberg Escarpment]]~~'''~~ in the [[Helderberg Mountains]]~~'''~~, the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for [[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]]~~'''~~, a close neighbor.		"The Helderberg Hilltowns" is a local term for the four towns, ([[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]], [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]],) in the hills of western [[wikipedia:Albany_County,_New_York\|Albany County, New York]] above the [[Helderberg Escarpment]] in the [[Helderberg Mountains]], the northern most part of the Allegheny Plateau. We also have a page for [[Main Page (Gallupville)\|Gallupville]], a close neighbor.

	"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.		"Below the hill" is a local term for the eastern half of Albany County below the Helderberg Escarpment where the "Flatlanders" live. This land is in the Hudson River Valley.

	From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of ''[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~ which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.		From 1790 - 1795 the four hill towns were one; all part of the newly formed Town of ''[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] which covered the western portion of Watervliet in the Western Manor of Rensselaerwyck.

	'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''		'' '''NOTE: Blue words are links. Click on the name of your favorite Hilltown to go directly there. Other links may be to appropriate web sites''' ''

	*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~, [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~, and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~ in 1815.		*[[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]] - formed in 1790 from part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watervliet,_New_York Town of Watervliet]. At that time it included all of what are now the Towns of [[Berne\|Berne]], [[Knox\|Knox]], and [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]. In 1795 the northern part of the town became the new Town of [[Berne\|Berne]]. Additional territory was taken from the eastern part of the town upon the formation of the Town of [[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] in 1815.
	*[[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Berne\|Berne]] - formed in 1795 from the northern part of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]. In 1822 the northern half of the town became the new Town of [[Knox\|Knox]].<br>
	*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]]~~'''~~ - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Westerlo\|Westerlo]] - formed in 1815 from the western part of the Town of '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeymans,_New_York Coeymans]''' and eastern part of the Town of [[Rensselaerville\|Rensselaerville]].<br>
	*[[Knox\|Knox]]~~'''~~ - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]]~~'''~~.<br>		*[[Knox\|Knox]] - Knox was formed in 1822 from the northern half of [[Berne\|Berne]].<br>

	Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]]~~'''~~ in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville		Although not officially a Helderberg Hilltown, nearby [[Gallupville\|Gallupville]] in Schoharie County is included on the web site. Many families have branches in Gallupville

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	'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See [[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]]~~'''~~ from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].		'''Helderberg Hilltowns''' - an illustrated history is available now. Visit [http://www.BeebeFarm.info www.BeebeFarm.info] to order signed copies with a dedication of your choice. See [[Pictures tell the stories of the four Helderberg Hilltowns]] from the July 12, 2012 [[Altamont Enterprise]].

	Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.		Town sites have many links to local [[History (Hilltowns)\|histories]]. Other reference books cover the entire Hilltowns. Click [[History (Hilltowns)\|here]] for more information.