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TitleTown and Corporation of Bargin [Bergen], 1727 : survey map of land granted the Freeholders of Bergen by Phillip Carteret, beginning at the great rock above Weehawken through the woods and meadows above the island of Secaucus, along the Hackensack River to Bergen Point, then along the Kill Van Kull to Constable's Hook, and from thence all along the Hudson River and the west of Pavonia to the Great Rock again.

Date Created1727

DescriptionColonial era map showing what would become Hudson County, and a portion of Staten Island. Title text refers to the British regranting of the Dutch township titles. Geographic details include Snake...

Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763)

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TitleRelease and Receipts, Settlement of Estate of John Van Winkle, 1844-1851

Date Created1844-1851

DescriptionDocument closing the settlement of the estate of John Van Winkle, and receipts of payments to heirs from sale of two properties. Two of the six heirs sign with an "X" mark, indicating the level of...

Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)

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TitleDeed for three lots purchased at auction, 1827

Date Created1827

DescriptionDeed for three lots sold at auction by order of the Orphans Court, to furnish funds for the settlement of the estate of Aaron Devoe, who died intestate. Lots were purchased by Jacob D. Van Winkle....

Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)

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TitleSubscription of Freeholders, Report of Expenses, and Apportionment of Costs for Political Work in Trenton

Date Created1812

DescriptionAgreement of Freeholders of Township of Bergen to send John Van Horne and Peter Sip to Trenton for unspecified legal work, with signatures with subscribed amounts donated. Report on the actual...

Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)