Jen Dragon had located early artifacts and ledgers pertaining to Asa and his era. There are many early 19th century tools inscribed with the "Bigelow" surname as well as a  Record Book from 1828 that details the transfer of goods from local farmers and tradesmen to the sloops that would sail with the corn, bluestone and wheat down the Hudson River to New York City.
   The Misses Eristoffs (sisters-in-law Anne and Anne, guardians of the Homestead) attended. Holly George-Warren who has just completed a manuscript about Poultney Bigelow and his life. Ms. George-Warren read from her manuscript and said a few words about John and Asa Bigelow. She is a knowledgable source given that she has been immersed in the research of their lives for the past 5 years.