The Clarksons of New York, a Sketch, Volume 1Bradstreet Press, 1875 - Crests |
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... " such part or portion , according to the course of the lawes of this realm and custome in the Province of Yorke . " He also gives to her the rest of the plate . after leaving a dozen silver spoons and one or more ROBERT CLARKESON . 27.
... " such part or portion , according to the course of the lawes of this realm and custome in the Province of Yorke . " He also gives to her the rest of the plate . after leaving a dozen silver spoons and one or more ROBERT CLARKESON . 27.
Page 70
... provincial school to a University like that of Cam- bridge must have been an event of the greatest interest . It was while quietly pursuing his studies at col- lege that the political troubles , which gave rise to the great rebellion ...
... provincial school to a University like that of Cam- bridge must have been an event of the greatest interest . It was while quietly pursuing his studies at col- lege that the political troubles , which gave rise to the great rebellion ...
Page 103
... Ireland . " The person here referred to , was not Mr. Clarkson , of Dublin , but his brother , Matthew , later , the Secretary of the Province of New York . Dunton further writes : " My Lady Sands is a 12 REV . DAVID CLARKSON . 103 .
... Ireland . " The person here referred to , was not Mr. Clarkson , of Dublin , but his brother , Matthew , later , the Secretary of the Province of New York . Dunton further writes : " My Lady Sands is a 12 REV . DAVID CLARKSON . 103 .
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... Province of the accession of the Prince of Orange . The proclamation was made on the 22d of June , 1689 , and in August he sailed in the " Bordeaux Merchant " with Captain Studman . Such then , in barest outline , is the view which is ...
... Province of the accession of the Prince of Orange . The proclamation was made on the 22d of June , 1689 , and in August he sailed in the " Bordeaux Merchant " with Captain Studman . Such then , in barest outline , is the view which is ...
Page 115
... to his future life . It was not very long after his return , encouraged perhaps by the recom- mendations of friends , that he preferred a petition to the King for the office of Secretary of the Province MATTHEW CLARKSON . 115.
... to his future life . It was not very long after his return , encouraged perhaps by the recom- mendations of friends , that he preferred a petition to the King for the office of Secretary of the Province MATTHEW CLARKSON . 115.
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acquainted affairs already America Anne appear appointed arrival became born Bradford brother called cause church close colonies continued Council daughter David Clarkson dear death died early Elizabeth engaged England enjoy established esteemed event father February five Flatbush four Freeman French give Governor hand Henry Holland Horne Horton interest issue James John John Sharp July June King known lady land late later learning leaving letter Levinus living London Lord March marriage married Mary Matthew Clarkson merchant mother never occasion occurred parish person Peyster Philip possessed Present owner probably Province received remained removed residence respect returned Robert says Secretary sent Sharp side sister sons soon street subsequently Thomas town widow wife wish writes York young
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Page 122 - Philip and Mary, by the grace of God King and Queen of England, France, Naples, Jerusalem, and Ireland ; Defenders of the Faith ; Princes of Spain and Sicily ; Archdukes of Austria ; Dukes of Milan, Burgundy, and Brabant ; Counts of Hapsburg, Flanders, and Tyrol...
Page 253 - June, 1776, he submitted a resolution, declaring, -" that the United Colonies are and ought to be free and independent States ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown ; and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
Page 123 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
Page 245 - Confiding in you, sir, and in the worthy generals immediately under your command, we have the most flattering hopes of success in the glorious struggle for American liberty, and the fullest assurances that whenever this important contest shall be decided by that fondest wish of each American soul, an accommodation with our mother country, you will cheerfully resign the important deposit committed into your hands, and reassume the character of our worthiest citizen.
Page 220 - Let not the rich man glory in his riches, let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, for in these things do I delight, saith the lord.
Page 104 - In humility and modesty he greatly excelled. These noble qualities led him to conceal his name from the public, in some excellent publications, which discovered his learning and judgment. He was well satisfied to serve the church, and illustrate the truth, while he remained in his beloved secrecy. His temper was calm, not ruffled with passions, but gentle and kind; and in his controversial writings, he displayed an equal tenor of mind. In his conversation a comely gravity, mixed with an innocent...
Page 93 - ... was raging, London suffered two great disasters, such as never, in so short a space of time, befell one city. A pestilence, surpassing in horror any that during three centuries had visited the island, swept away, in six months, more than a hundred thousand human beings. And scarcely had the...
Page 205 - will these American children, planted by our care, nourished up by our indulgence to a degree of strength and opulence, and protected by our arms, grudge to contribute their mite to relieve us from the heavy burden under which we lie?
Page 281 - He held many offices of trust and honor under Dutch and English Colonial rule, and took a prominent part in public affairs.
Page 104 - divine of extraordinary worth for solid judgment, healing moderate principles, acquaintance with the fathers, great ministerial abilities, and a godly upright lift'.