Gravesend Fishery case records circa 1644 to 1843
Description
The Fishery Case involves a dispute regarding the rights to land between the inhabitants of Gravesend and certain property owners stretching from 1643-1843 (with gaps). The accession consists of original documents, such as receipts and legal documents, and certified copies of documents such as original land patents. Some of the documents have been backed with silk in a process called French Veiling. Detailed information on the case can be found in the accession record. Arranged numerically.
Extent
0.50 cubic feet
Dates
1643-1843
Record Groups
Names
Creators
Source
- St. Francis College (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
Creator
- Kings County (N.Y.). County Clerk (Organization)
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