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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) | 2 | 2 | Browse | Search |
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. | 1 | 1 | Browse | Search |
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Vanderheyden , Dirk 1680 -1738 (search)
Vanderheyden, Dirk 1680-1738
Land-owner; born in Albany, N. Y., about 1680; was an inn-keeper and engaged in land speculation.
In 1720 he secured a grant of 490 acres at an annual fee of four fat fowls and five schepels of wheat.
Later the grant was called Vanderheyden's Ferry, till 1789, when it was named Troy.
In 1725 he built upon this site the Vanderheyden mansion, one of the best samples of Dutch architecture at that period in New York State, which was constructed with bricks imported from Holland.
He died in Albany, N. Y., in October, 1738.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Westerlo , Eilardus 1738 -1790 (search)
Westerlo, Eilardus 1738-1790
Clergyman; born in Cantes, Holland, in October, 1738; graduated at the University of Groningen; was pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Albany in 1760-90; sympathized with the colonies during the Revolutionary War, and when Washington visited Albany in 1782 he made the address of welcome.
He died in Albany, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1790.
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., Distinguished guests and residents of Medford . (search)