Van Rensselaer-Fort papers, 1708-1885.

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Creator

Van Rensselaer family.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1.5 linear feet (5 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence, accounts and land papers of the Van Rensselaer, Fort, Van Veghten, and otherNew York State families. Correspondence, 1729-1885, concerns business, social, family, and personal matters. Also, land papers for various towns and counties, local histories, and materials pertaining to boundary disputes, sale of slaves, servants bonds, and wills.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Van Rensselaers and Forts were land-owning families ineastern New York State during the 17th century.

Controlled Access Terms

• Dow family.
• Fort family.
• Ten Broeck family.
• Van Rensselaer family.
• Van Veghten family.
• Wendel family.
• Real property -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Real property -- New York (State)
• Slavery -- New York (State)
• New York (State) -- History.

Additional Creator Names

• Fort, Abram.
• Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778.
• Richards, John, 1765-1850.
• Van Rensselaer, Henry.
• Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah.
• Van Rensselaer, Peter.