Papers, 1756-1846.

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Papers, 1756-1846.

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Correspondence, receipts, accounts, indentures, deeds, agreements, military commissions, appointments, and other miscellaneous papers of James Clinton, James G. Clinton (1804-1849), Alexander Clinton, DeWitt Clinton, George Clinton, Charles Clinton, and other family members. Correspondents include Simeon DeWitt, Moses DeWitt, Robert B. Norton, and Samuel L. Norton. Subjects include land transactions, land surveying, business and financial matters, political appointments, and family matters; Robert B. Norton's letters to James Clinton, 1798-1805, concern farm and garden instructions, hiring workers, shipping livestock and other products, and family matters. There is also some research and genealogy material on the Clinton family.

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Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

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DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist who served as a United States Senator, Mayor of New York City and sixth Governor of New York. In this last capacity, he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal. Clinton was a major candidate for the American presidency in the election of 1812, challenging incumbent James Madison. A nephew of long-time New York Governor George Clinton, DeWitt Clinton served as his uncle's secreta...

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

Clinton, James Graham, 1804-1849

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De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834

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Served as surveyor general of New York State from 1784 until his death in 1834. From the description of Letters : to Augustus Porter and Major Donald Fraser, 1828, 1832. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 57182677 Surveyor; graduated from Queens College (now Rutgers University), 1776; served as Assistant Geographer of the Army, 1778-1780, and as Chief Geographer of the Army, 1780-1783; served as Surveyor General of New York, 1784-1834. From the descrip...

DeWitt, Moses, 1766-1794

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Ezra L'Hommedieu (1734-1811) was a New York State Senator and agriculturist who resided in Suffolk County, New York. The surveyor, Moses DeWitt (?-1794), resided in Herkimer and Onondaga Counties and was the cousin of New York State Surveyor Simeon DeWitt. From the description of Survey map of Ezra L'Hommedieu's land at the south end of Seneca Lake, Schuyler County, New York, 1789. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122629627 ...

Clinton, Alexander, 1793-1878

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Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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American soldier; father of DeWitt Clinton. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Camp Cannajoharie Creek", to Henry Glen in Schenectady, 1779 June 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904334 From the description of Autograph letter signed : White Plains, to his wife, 1778 Aug. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904336 Revolutionary War General, brother of Governor George Clinton. From the description of Letter, 1800 February 14. (Unknow...

Norton, Samuel M. G.

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Clinton family.

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James Clinton (1736-1812), a civil engineer, surveyor, and Revolutionary War officer, was married to Mary DeWitt. Their sons were Alexander, DeWitt, and Charles Clinton. Robert B. Norton and Samuel L. Norton were James Clinton's sons-in-laws. Dewitt Clinton (1769-1828) was mayor of New York City, governor of New York, and a United States Senator. His sons were Charles A. and DeWitt Clinton, Jr. George Clinton (1739-1812) was governor of New York, 1777-1792, a...

Clinton, Charles, 1859-1936

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Dr. Charles A. Clinton was born in Ireland and came to the San Francisco in the early 1870s. He served on the Board of Education, City Board of Examination, Board of Health, and Board of Supervisors. As a supervisor, he was chairman of the Committee on Water and Water Rates. In his medical practice he was known for treating epilepsy. From the description of Scrapbook of clippings on Charles A. Clinton and San Francisco water rates, 1893-1898. (California Historical Society). WorldCat...

Norton, Robert Francis, -1934

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