The Clarksons of New York, a Sketch, Volume 1Bradstreet Press, 1875 - Crests |
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... Removed to Holland . LEVINUS , born 1740 ; mar- : ried 1763 ; died 1798 . MARY VAN HORNE . 1. SAMUEL . 2. DAVID . 3. CHARLES 4. KEMBLE . ELIZABETH VANDERBILT . 5. MARY . 6. HENRIETTA FREEMAN CLARKSON . 7. CORNELIA . 8. WILLIAM .
... Removed to Holland . LEVINUS , born 1740 ; mar- : ried 1763 ; died 1798 . MARY VAN HORNE . 1. SAMUEL . 2. DAVID . 3. CHARLES 4. KEMBLE . ELIZABETH VANDERBILT . 5. MARY . 6. HENRIETTA FREEMAN CLARKSON . 7. CORNELIA . 8. WILLIAM .
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... removed to the quiet city of York , where her will was dated in 1648 . We have not been able to ascertain any facts in regard to the later years of Robert's mother . His brother Tristram and his sisters all married and had issue , but ...
... removed to the quiet city of York , where her will was dated in 1648 . We have not been able to ascertain any facts in regard to the later years of Robert's mother . His brother Tristram and his sisters all married and had issue , but ...
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... removed to Yorkshire , when he was presented with the living at Adel , which had just become vacant by the death of his uncle William Clarkson . He was not long , however , to enjoy this benefice , for Dr. Hick , rector of Guisely ...
... removed to Yorkshire , when he was presented with the living at Adel , which had just become vacant by the death of his uncle William Clarkson . He was not long , however , to enjoy this benefice , for Dr. Hick , rector of Guisely ...
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... removed from Little Horton for any great length of time . When he had recovered from the effects of the toil at Green- wich , he fitted up a room for his study in the old Hall , into which he placed every description of astro- ROBERT ...
... removed from Little Horton for any great length of time . When he had recovered from the effects of the toil at Green- wich , he fitted up a room for his study in the old Hall , into which he placed every description of astro- ROBERT ...
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... fellows , besides scholars . The inmates of Clare - Hall were subjected to the common inquisi- tion , and Dr. Paske was removed from the master- ship and seven others were ejected from their fellowships . 74 THE CLARKSONS OF NEW YORK .
... fellows , besides scholars . The inmates of Clare - Hall were subjected to the common inquisi- tion , and Dr. Paske was removed from the master- ship and seven others were ejected from their fellowships . 74 THE CLARKSONS OF NEW YORK .
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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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