Hamilton (N.Y.) -- Genealogy

Scope and Contents The Colgate family papers contain documents by and about the Colgate family created between 1808 and 1974. It includes copies of documents that date from as early as the 1600s. The largest series, Correspondence, consists mostly of letters sent between members of the Colgate family in the nineteenth century. A large portion is correspondence between James B. Colgate and Susan Colby Colgate, also referred to as Mrs. James B. Colgate. There are also a number of letters to...

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The Hamilton families collection was compiled by Special Collections and University Archives personnel sometime prior to the mid-1990s, and contains historical and genealogical materials relating to select Hamilton families.

Scope and Contents Volume begins with statement dated March 3, 1853, by William Rhoades, giving land to his children, J.W., G.M., B.A., C.F., B.T., and F. Christian (husband of Anzalette), with a description of the plots each will receive. Includes notes about his wife Betsy's land, and how it will be distributed at her death. Ledger pages begin in 1834 and appear to record purchases and other transactions. Diary of days is interspersed with ledger notes. Note dated January 1856, on fourth to last pages of...