Martha Bradstreet papers, 1772-1868.

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Martha Bradstreet papers, 1772-1868.

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Papers, 1774-1868, mainly consisting of correspondence and legal documents relating to Martha Bradsteet's attempts to regain title to land in Utica (N.Y.), which was originally part of the property of General John Bradstreet, the stepfather of Bradstreet's father, Samuel. Title to the land became confused by a poorly drafted deed of sale to Peter Schuyler in 1793, and Martha Bradstreet's claim to the land was further complicated by the terms of the will of her aunt, Elizabeth Livius. Because Bradstreet married Matthew Codd in 1799 without the approval of Charles Morgan, the executor of the will, her share of the property reverted to her brother, Samuel Bradstreet. When Morgan approved the marriage in 1801, she found much of the land had been sold, and her litigation, in a case which was finally decided against her in 1831, was an attempt to cancel the sales and regain possession of the land. Bradstreet spent a a good deal of time in England and Ireland, and conducted the litigation through lawyers in London, Edward Bell and C. Bedford. Her Irish cousins, Simon, Edmund, and John Bradstreet, are represented in the correspondence. John Bradstreet was particularly involved in her affairs. The correspondence contains some personal letters, but is mainly concerned with the case; the bulk of it dates from 1815. There are also wills, leases, powers of attorney, and other miscellaneous papers and bills.

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Morgan, Charles, 1795-1878

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Schuyler, Peter, 1710-1762

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Bedford, C., lawyer.

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Livius, Elizabeth, d. ca. 1794

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Bradstreet, Edmund.

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Bradstreet family.

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Bell, Edward, lawyer.

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Bradstreet, Simon

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Bradstreet, John, farrier

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Bradstreet, John, 1711-1774

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Epithet: Captain British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000473.0x000337 Army officer. From the description of John Bradstreet correspondence, 1763. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451224 John Bradstreet (1711-1774), a soldier who served with the British and colonial forces, 1735-1774, gained recognition for his extraordinary abilities with that class of irregulars known as "battoe-men." Governor ...

Bradstreet, Martha, 1780-

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Martha Bradstreet (1780- ). From the description of Papers, 1838-1862. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191317041 Claimant to land in Utica (N.Y.); member of a family which was prominent in Ireland and New York State. From the description of Martha Bradstreet papers, 1772-1868. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475985026 Martha Bradstreet (1780-1871) was the step-granddaughter of Major General John Bradstreet (1714-1774). She ...