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Monthly Archives: April 2013

OVER 259-260 Examinations of Charles Lee & Lucinda Gannice Dec 28/29 1812

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Ordered that the Overseers allow $3 p month for the support of Devereux Milburn from the 5th inst__ Devereux Milburn place of residence uncertain – see his examination the 2nd […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 257 Examination of Deverix Milbur Nov 2 1812 (& Sylvia Cooke)

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Dutchess County fs The Examination of Deverix Milbur taken upon oath before us the 2nd November 1812 Says he is past 57 years of age. his Father was a slave […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 256 Examination of Robert Newkirk Oct 27 1812

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Examination of Robert Newkirk (black man) Dutchess County fs. The examination of Robert Newkirk taken upon oath before us the 27th October 1812. says he is between 50 and 60 […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

Over 254 Examination of Jonathan Ward Sep 4 1812 (Sylvia Cooke)

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Examination of Jonathan Ward Sept 4 Dutchess County fs. The examination of Doctor Ward taken upon oath before us the undersigned. the 4th Sept 1812 respecting Sylvia a black woman […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 247 Examinations of Leonard Williams & Elizabeth Kipp May 7/8 1812

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Leonard Williams ^ black man being examined, says he is near thirty years of age. His wife lissa is the same age has 3 children. Simon is about 6 or […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 245-246 Examination of Charles Lee

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Charles Lee, being examined respecting the settlement of Philemon Lee _ says his Father Philemon Lee lived formerly in Rhynbeck and came to Poughkeepsie about the year 1797. hired a […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 233-234 Examination of Rachel Pride Feb 18 1812

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

At a regular meeting of the Justices + overseers of the poor at the office of Esqr Emottthe 18 Feb 1812. PresentWilliam EmottThomas Nelson}overseerPeter RMaisonJabez [Bosworth]} Justices The examination of Rachel […]

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Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 223 Cuff the slave of the late Aaron Low

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

The board took up the case of Phebe Swart an applicant for relief from the town for herself and three children_ _ Ordered that the overseers [????] with the Attorney […]

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Death Notice, Manuscript Records, Overseers of the Poor

OVER 218-219 Examination of Jane Thorn Nov 22 1811

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

218Examination of Jane Thorn Nov 22 1811Dutchess County fs. The examination of Jane Thorn blackwoman taken before us the 22 Nov 1811 – says she was born at Flushing Long Island […]

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OVER 212 Examination of Amy Lewis – Oct 5th 1811

April 15, 2013by Levi Leave a comment

Examination of Amy Lewis – Oct 5th 1811 Dutchess County fs. of Amy Lewis taken on oath before us the 5th day of October 1811 says she was ^born in […]

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