Van Wyck family papers
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Abstract
The Van Wyck family papers contain four wills and one estate inventory, primarily related to Huntington, Long Island.
Biographical note
The Van Wycks were an aristocratic family originally from Holland who were a prominent part of New York history. Members of the Van Wyck family served in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and also held both local and national political positions.
Source:
- "The O'Donnell Site: Anthropology research." New York State Museum, c. 2011-2016. www.nysm.nysed.gov/research/anthropology/crsp/projects/odonnell.html
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The Van Wyck family papers contain four wills and one estate inventory. This branch of the family lived primarily in Huntington, Long Island. The wills are for Theodorus (1844), Elizabeth (1822), Richard (1837), and Abraham (1809) Van Wyck. The inventory is of Abraham's estate.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Van Wyck family papers, 1978.064, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Robert Bowen.
About this Guide
Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and described by Dee Bowers in 2023.
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