New Amsterdam and New York City 1675-1866 History Genealogy Burghers Freemen

Description: The Burghers of New Amsterdam and the Freemen of New York 1675-1866Collections of the New York Historical Society 1885 Reprinted for the Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1997. Four different sections, or 'heads' (headings): I. Documents and official papers of the Director General and Council of New Amsterdam, and of the Burgomasters and Schepens, establishing the Great and Small Burgher Rights in that city, with their respective privileges, powers and duties.II. Roll of Freemen of the city of New York 1675-1776. Gives the names, occupations and employments of the free inhabitants of New York during the century preceding the Revolution. III. All persons, officials, and others, who for any reason, during the period 1675-1776, who were voted "Freedom of the City". IV. Portion of the Apprenticeship Registers from 1694 -1708. One of each indenture is printed in kind for comparison, and abstracts are given with names and occupations of the parties. They are of great interest, showing who and what the masters and mistresses were, and cast a bright light on the business and trade methods of New York under William and Mary and Queen Anne. 8 X 5 inches, 678 pp. Softcover in Very Good condition, see photos.Light cover shelf wear.Solid binding - no cracks or loose pages.Stained on bottom edge of text block but does not penetrate into the pages.Otherwise clean. Photos are of the actual item - not generic "stock" photos. Save on shipping! Free local pickup. Catamount Books is a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association. 9/21/24,10/1,10/6P2409-001

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