We are happy to announce that we have added volumes 12-14 to the Dutchess County, NY: The Settlers of the Beekman Patent database. This series of books is an invaluable resource for researching the early settlers of Dutchess county, New York. These volumes add 54,178 names, 54,642 records, and 3,370 pages to the database.
Please note that this database has a name only index, derived from the book index itself. Search terms should be focused on first and last names. You may select a specific volume to restrict your search results. The printed index is also available at the end of this volumes.
The Settlers of the Beekman Patent series, by Frank J. Doherty, contains data on over thirteen hundred families who settled in the Beekman Patent, an original land grant given to Col. Henry Beekman in 1697 by the English Crown and the second largest patent in present-day Dutchess County, New York. Many emigrants from New England lived in and passed through the Beekman Patent on their way west. Others, such as the Palatines and Quakers (almost all from New England), were early settlers and remained for several generations or more. Mr. Doherty has published a total of 14 volumes in this series, we are now adding volume 12-14 in accordance with our agreement to make them available as searchable database after 7 years have passed.
Please note: This database is available to Individual-level and above American Ancestors members only. Consider membership.