William Nicoll land grants
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Abstract
This collection contains 11 grants issued to William Nicoll for land in the Province of New York, many relating to the town of Islip in Suffolk County.
Biographical Note
William Nicolls (1657-1723) was a lawyer and politician. He was appointed Queens County Clerk in 1683 and became Attorney General of the Province of New York in 1687. In 1701 he represented Suffolk County in the Assembly and in 1702 became Speaker.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 11 grants issued to William Nicoll for land in the Province of New York, many relating to the town of Islip in Suffolk County.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); William Nicoll land grants, 1974.029, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Frances A. Johnson and Mrs. William G. Nicoll, 1922.
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