Benjamin F. Thompson collection, 1806-1956.

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Benjamin F. Thompson collection, 1806-1956.

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Correspondence, photographs, research notes, genealogy, clippings and other material of and about Benjamin F. Thompson and his family, including his wife, Mary Greene Thompson, and his father-in-law, the Rev. Zachariah Greene. Correspondence includes family letters to Thompson's son, Edward, and others; and letters concerning research for his history. Correspondents include Henry P. Dering, Henry Floyd Jones, M. Dickerson, Samuel D. Greene, John L. Lawrence and John M. Williamson. Genealogical material includes information of the Thompson, Green, Woodhull, Howard and Vanderhoef families. Other items of note include an autograph book of Mrs. B.F. Thompson, 1828-1840, with sketches by William Sidney Mount; receipts for printing the "History of Long Island;" will and probate of B.F. Thompson; and letters of Zachariah Greene to his children.

.2 cubic ft.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Howard family.

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Williamson, John, -1840

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John M. Williamson of Tioga County, New York. From the description of Account book, 1835-1877. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58660364 New York State Assemblyman, judge. From the description of Papers, 1821-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617611 ...

Fones, Henry Floyd.

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Thompson, Mary Greene.

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Woodhull family.

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Thompson, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1784-1849

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Benjamin F. Thompson, a historian, wrote "Thompson's History of Long Island". From the description of Thompson, Benjamin F., letter, 1813. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 77076088 Benjamin Franklin Thompson (1784-1849) was a doctor, lawyer and historian; his "History of Long Island" was published in 1839. From the description of Benjamin F. Thompson collection, 1806-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155555606 Benjamin Franklin Tho...

Dickerson, Madelynn

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Raymond, E. T., 1872-

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John McComb (1763-1853) was a New York City surveyor. From the description of Two maps of property on the East River, New York City, New York, 1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122573954 ...

Dering, Henry

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Collector at U.S. Customs House, Sag Harbor, N.Y. From the description of Letter, 1810 October 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122314873 Epithet: 2nd son of Sir Edward, 1st Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000355.0x0000cb ...

Thompson family.

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Lawrence, John L.

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Greene family.

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Vanderhoef family.

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Greene, Samuel Dana, 1839-1884

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Samuel Dana Greene served as USS Monitor's only executive officer, assuming command after Captain Worden was wounded in the engagement at Hampton Roads with CSS Merrimac on March 9, 1862. Between 1866 and 1884, he served in various capacities at the U.S. Naval Academy. From 1868 to1871, he saw service with the Pacific Squadron aboard USS Saranac under the command of Admiral Turner to Chile; commanded the USS Juniata of the European Station in 1875-1876 and the training ship USS Monongahela off t...

Greene, Zachariah, 1760-1858

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Zachariah Greene (1760-1858) was a Presbyterian minister who served congregations in North Stamford, CT, as well as the towns of Cutchogue and Setauket in Long Island. After serving on the American side during the Revolutionary War, from which he was discharged after being wounded, Greene attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church after completing his studies. From the guide to the Zachariah Greene ledger and service program, 1797-1934, (B...