Genealogy collection, 1844-1983, 1955-1983 (bulk).

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Genealogy collection, 1844-1983, 1955-1983 (bulk).

Notebooks on the genealogy of Yorktown families, containing typescript genealogies; transcripts of family Bible records, deeds, obituaries, and other genealogy sources; miscellaneous programs, correspondence, and pamphlets; and photocopies of articles, letters, clippings, and vital records. Family names include Bishop, Caldwell, Dean, Holmes, Purdy, Roake, Squire, Strang, Tompkins, and Townsend. Also, a photocopy and typescript of the diary of Augustus H. Sands of New York City, 1844-1845, concerning his work in a store, visits and errands around New York City, cultural events, female friends, and summer trips to the country.

10 linear ft.

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Town of Yorktown Museum (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.)

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Collecting area: History of the Town of Yorktown, N.Y. From the description of Repository description. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155541608 ...

Sands, Augustus H.

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