Harlem papers, 1660-1879 (bulk [before 1800]).

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Harlem papers, 1660-1879 (bulk [before 1800]).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58757750

Deeds, wills, indentures, voorlezer's lists, accounts, receipts, releases, inventories, transcripts, instructions from the mayor of New York, and other legal papers concerning the early history and families of Harlem, New York (1660-1879, bulk before 1800). Most pertain to members of the Adriance family, especially Isaac Adriance, or members of the Waldron family. In addition there are papers related to the Benson family, Rachel McCoy, and four deeds signed by Peter Stuyvesant. Many of the Dutch documents have been translated. The collection also includes ca. 400 p. of transcripts of miscellaneous Harlem records, mostly from the period 1661-1725.

2.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

New-York Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7769643

Related Entities

There are 6 Entities related to this resource.

Waldron family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c34cdq (family)

Adriance family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p654d1 (family)

Adriance, Isaac.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w759x1 (person)

Benson family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65r4c01 (family)

McCoy, Rachel.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nd4rf9 (person)

Stuyvesant, Peter, 1592-1672

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qr58p3 (person)

Governor of New Netherlands (colonial New York). From the description of Grant and commission of Peter Stuyvesant, 1646-1852. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71065643 Governor of New Amsterdam. From the description of Thanksgiving proclamation, 1662. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451597 ...