The Clarksons of New York, a Sketch, Volume 1Bradstreet Press, 1875 - Crests |
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... wife to WRIGHT , of Egman- ton , county of Not- tingham . 2. ALICE , wife to LUKE , of 3. ANNE , wife to HARRISON , a Coun- cellor of Law . ELIZA , daughter of ROBERT WIL- LIAMSON , of East Markham , county of Nottingham , Esq . 2. JOHN ...
... wife to WRIGHT , of Egman- ton , county of Not- tingham . 2. ALICE , wife to LUKE , of 3. ANNE , wife to HARRISON , a Coun- cellor of Law . ELIZA , daughter of ROBERT WIL- LIAMSON , of East Markham , county of Nottingham , Esq . 2. JOHN ...
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... wife ) , upon which stood a pair of high candlesticks ; on the lower shelf were arranged the ewer and basin , the cups , spice plate and comfit boxes . Every article of luxury that the house could boast was 3 ROBERT CLARKESON . 21.
... wife ) , upon which stood a pair of high candlesticks ; on the lower shelf were arranged the ewer and basin , the cups , spice plate and comfit boxes . Every article of luxury that the house could boast was 3 ROBERT CLARKESON . 21.
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... wife , Mr. Clarkeson married Hester , widow of Ezekiel Tailer . There were no children by the second marriage . It is a noticeable fact , says Mr. Holroyd , the able antiquary of Yorkshire , that in the parish books the earlier and ...
... wife , Mr. Clarkeson married Hester , widow of Ezekiel Tailer . There were no children by the second marriage . It is a noticeable fact , says Mr. Holroyd , the able antiquary of Yorkshire , that in the parish books the earlier and ...
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... wife , " Mr. Clarkeson made no bequests , as we have seen , out of his realty , but he provided that she might occupy the residence which his son Robert inherits ; and he leaves to her of the personal estate , " such part or portion ...
... wife , " Mr. Clarkeson made no bequests , as we have seen , out of his realty , but he provided that she might occupy the residence which his son Robert inherits ; and he leaves to her of the personal estate , " such part or portion ...
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... wife was Eliz- abeth , a daughter of Thomas Sharp , of Little Horton , and sister of John Sharp , the Parliamentarian . Elizabeth died on the 6th of May , 1650 , without issue . His second marriage was with Frances , a daughter of Mr ...
... wife was Eliz- abeth , a daughter of Thomas Sharp , of Little Horton , and sister of John Sharp , the Parliamentarian . Elizabeth died on the 6th of May , 1650 , without issue . His second marriage was with Frances , a daughter of Mr ...
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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 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...
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