Letter of recommendation written by the "leaders" of the French Church in Frankenthal, Germany, on behalf of Louis Bevier and his wife, Marie LeBlanc, recognizing the couple as members of the church in good standing.
Military commission to the position of Ensign in the company of Captain Zacharius Hoffman, given to Louis Bevier of New Paltz, NY, signed by New York Colonial Governor, Robert Hunter, 1711.
The first of three last wills and testaments written by Louis Bevier, Huguenot refugee and one of the founders of New Paltz, NY. Of particular interest are the provisions made for the testator's disabled son, Andries.
Mary E. Bevier VanDyck Scott and her husband T. Seymour Scott are posing for a full length portrait. Mr. Scott is looking away from the camera. Mary was the daughter of Maria Hasbrouck Bevier (1807-1866) and the Reverend Cornelius L. VanDyck...
Will of Philip Dubois. In his will he leaves all of his slaves, stock of horses, and money to his daughter, Esther, and five grandsons, Philip, Cornelius, Isaac, Jacob, and Ludewick.
Detailed account book kept by Ann DeWitt Bevier after the death of her husband, Philip DuBois Bevier. The majority of the entries fall between the years 1802-1805. The account book shows that she was part of a network of farmers, laborers, and...
List of articles and enslaved Africans belonging to the late Abraham Bevier used during a public auction of his estate on April 27, 1774. The names of the purchasers and the price paid for each item and slave are included.
List of articles and enslaved Africans belonging to the late Abraham Bevier used during a public auction of his estate on April 27, 1774. The names of the purchasers and the price paid for each item and slave are included.
Rachel Westbrook and Ann Bevier, members of the Reformed Dutch Church of Rochester have written to the Synod in Albany requesting their help in deciding the fate of their minister, the Reverend James Murphy. The two women, along with help from some...
Bill documenting the sale of an eleven year old female slave named Gin, dated March 16, 1790. She was sold from John De Witt to Ann Bevier for twenty-five pounds.
Bill documenting the sale of a 24 year old slave named Ben dated March 28, 1785. He was sold from the Van Bunchoten family, from Dutchess County, to Philip Bevier, from Ulster County. Ben was sold for 100 pounds.
An agreement made between Margrietje Bevier and her son, Solomon Bevier. Solomon is required to care for his widowed mother as well as her slave Molly and her three children; Jack, Jinny and an unnamed young child.
Schedule 2 - Enrollment List of all persons of Class 2, subject to do Military duty in the New Paltz Sub district of the 18th Congressional district, consisting of the Counties of Ulster, and Green in the state of New York, enumerated by Daniel...
