Van Siclen family papers circa 1770 to 1988

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Van Siclen family papers, circa 1770 to 1988

Title

Van Siclen family papers circa 1770 to 1988

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http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/bhs/arc_110_van_siclen/arc_110_van_siclen.html

Abstract

The Van Siclen family papers date from circa 1770 to 1988 and contain materials relating to family members residing in the New Lots district of Flatbush in Kings County, and family members residing in the town of Gravesend in Kings County (who often spelled their surname as ). Items include land deeds and other legal documents, financial records, military commissions and discharges, certificates, wills, photographs, and genealogical notes. Van Sicklen

Extent

0.11 Linear feet; in five folders.

Holding Repository

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6329040

Related Entities

There are 25 Entities related to this resource.

Van Sicklen, Anna Elisabeth, 1863-1946

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New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 14th.

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The 14th Regiment of the New York State Militia (fl. 1838-1863) was an American military outfit based in Newburgh, New York during the 19th century. The regiment was part of the 34th Brigade, 5th Division of Infantry of the Militia of the State of New York. From the guide to the New York State Militia, 14th Regiment Records, 1838-1863, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Suydam, Mary Van Sicklen

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New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 1st

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The development of state militias stemmed from the passage of the first and second Militia Acts of 1792, drafted by George Washington and his Secretary of War, Henry Knox. New York boasted the largest state military force in the nation. Under the General Orders of 15 March 1826, the 1st Brigade of Horse Artillery and the 6th Brigade of Artillery were organized as the First Division of New York State Artillery. As the country was not at war during the era these documents were maintained, the acti...

Van Siclen, Phebe

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Van Sicklen, Anna Maria Robe, 1840-1909

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Van Sicklen family

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The Van Siclen (also spelled Van Sicklen ) family resided in the New Lots district of Flatbush in Kings County (present-day Brooklyn), and the town of Gravesend in Kings County. The family was descended from one of the first Dutch families to settle on Long Island in the 17th century. Little is known about the individuals most prominent in this collection. Materials pertaining to the branch of the Van Siclen family residing in Flatbush indicate that Abraham Van Siclen (d...