Andrew J. Provost collection of Bushwick, N.Y., family papers 1709-1859

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Andrew J. Provost collection of Bushwick, N.Y., family papers 1709-1859

http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/bhs/arms_1977_180_provost_bushwick_families/arms_1977_180_provost_bushwick_families.html

The Andrew J. Provost collection of Bushwick, N.Y., family papers includes documents compiled by Provost and his son likely in connection, at least in part, with their genealogical research and writings. The documents include deeds, indentures, wills, and property maps ranging from 1653 to 1835, some with certifications and other official notations ranging to 1859. The earliest original document is 1709; documents dated from the 1600s are nineteenth century certified copies. The materials concern Bushwick (Kings County, N.Y.) families and property, including that in the Greenpoint section (now part of the New York City borough of Brooklyn). Surnames appearing in the collection include Arundius, Bennet, Calyer, Cappoens, Meserole/Miserol, Praa, Provost, and Volckertsen, among others.

1.6 Linear feet; in two folders and one oversize flat box

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6329467

Related Entities

There are 6 Entities related to this resource.

Meserole family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wz32qx (family)

Praa family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w53f8q (family)

Provost family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6209pdh (family)

Bennet family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6g02vf3 (family)

Calyer family

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tg5g9t (family)

Provost, Andrew J., 1834-1925,

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cp4m6s (person)

Andrew J. Provost (1834-1925) was the descendant of David Provost, mayor of the town of Brooklyn (or Breuckelen) from 1698 to 1699, and for whom Provost Street in Brooklyn was named. Andrew J. Provost married Harriet Titas (1835-1910) in 1856 and eventually resided at 403 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. He was Vice-President of the Citizens Committee of Greenpoint, which aided families of soldiers in the Army. From the guide to the Andrew J. Provost letter, 1898, (Brooklyn Historical ...