The Town of Forestburgh was formed in 1837; taken from the towns of Thompson and Mamakating. The township of Forestburgh contains these hamlets: Bamms Station Forestburg Fowlerville Gilman's Station Hartwood Hartwood Club Merriewold Merriewold Park Oakland Valley Saint Josephs Town Historian: Peggy Abdoo 60 Forestburgh Rd. Forestburgh, NY 12777 Please note: town historians often DO NOT have access to genealogical files, but can be helpful in relating geographic and place name information about the township and its historic development.