Family papers, 1774-1844.

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Family papers, 1774-1844.

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Deeds, correspondence, releases, a will, property maps, accounts, memoranda, court papers, etc. (1774-1844) which involve Colden, his brother Alexander (d. 1796), his mother Henrietta Maria Colden, and his wife Eliza. Most relate to property litigation, title, and sales of land in Newburgh, Lansingburg, Pittstown, and Cambridge, New York. Also included is a receipt book of Alexander Colden, a ship captain of New York City, recording expenses of his ship "Active" for May 1794-April 1796. In addition there are several later receipts pertaining to the settlement of his estate, Henrietta Maria Colden, executrix.

ca. 110 items.

New-York Historical Society

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Colden, Alexander, -1738

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Alexander Colden, the son of Cadwallader Colden, was deputy surveyor general. From the description of Survey map of the south side of Stony Creek, Schoharie County, New York granted to Michael Byrne and others. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122520175 ...

New York and Vermont Northern Association.

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Colden, Henrietta Maria.

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Colden, Eliza.

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Active (Ship)

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Cole, Aaron, surveyor.

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Colden, Cadwallader R., 1774-1839

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Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York. From the description of Family papers, 1774-1844. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58661255 ...

Colden family.

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Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842

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