Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892.

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The Ludlam family had a long history as surveyors for the village, city, and borough of Brooklyn. Stephen Ludlam was the first, being appointed in 1809. He was followed by his son Silas in 1834, and succeeded by grandsons and great-grandsons into the 20th century. Silas Ludlam (1806-1892) was born in New York City and began working as a surveyor in Brooklyn around 1827. He surveyed farms and estates--such as those of the Duffield, Middagh, Remsen, Pierrepont, and Jackson families--as Brooklyn grew into a village and city. Silas lived and worked in the neighborhood now known as Brooklyn Heights; at the time of his death, he lived at 176 Remsen Street. Isaac Ludlam (1800-1880) was born in Oyster Bay, N.Y. and lived in New York City. He served as City Surveyor for almost 40 years and regularly surveyed properties in Brooklyn.

Sources "Death of Isaac T. Ludlam." New York Times, December 28, 1880. "Silas Ludlam Dead." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, November 3, 1892, 12.

From the guide to the Isaac and Silas Ludlam papers, 1826-1839, (Brooklyn Historical Society)

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creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. Map of lot known as No. 207 on a Map of property of the heirs of Matthias and Nicholas Van Byke, sold at the Merchants Exchange on the 22d Novr. 1834, filed in the Register's Office of the County of Kings / compiled by Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of 3rd Ave. and 12th St.] / surveyed by Ludlam & Stuchfield, city surveyors. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of area bounded by Fulton St., Henry St., and Middagh St.] / surveyed by Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. Map of lots in the Seventh Ward belonging to the Corporation of the City of Brooklyn / surveyed by Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of Dean St. and Brookyln Ave.] / surveyed by Ludlam & Stuchfielde [sic], city surveyors. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of area bounded by Joralemon St., Clinton St., Livingston St., and Sidney Pl.] / surveyed by Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Isaac and Silas Ludlam papers, 1826-1839 Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map showing the Brooklyn Heights Reformed Church] / surveyed by Ludlam & Stuchfield, city surveyors. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of area bounded by Hicks St., Luquer St., and Hamilton Ave.] / surveyed by Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. Columbia Street & shore / by Ludlam. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
creatorOf Ludlam, Silas, 1806-1892. [Map of area bounded by Rapelyea St., Hamilton Ave., and Hicks St.] / Silas Ludlam, city surveyor. Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
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Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (New York, N.Y.)
Fort Greene (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Carroll Gardens (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Carroll Gardens (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Gowanus (New York, N.Y.)
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Birth 1806

Death 1892

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