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John R. Couwenhoven papers

Call Number

1973.167

Date

1783-1812, inclusive

Creator

Couwenhoven, John R.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet in one folder

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

The John R. Couwenhoven papers span the period 1783 to 1812 and consist of a single bound account book and several loose handwritten documents.

Biographical note

John R. Couwenhoven was a resident of Brooklyn and a member of Brooklyn's prominent Couwenhoven family (alternate spellings include Cowenhoven and Kouwenhoven), whose common ancestor, Wolphert Gerritson Van Kouwenhoven, emigrated from the Netherlands to the town of New Utrecht in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (later New York) in the 17th century.

Scope and Contents

The John R. Couwenhoven papers span the period 1783 to 1812 and consist of a single bound account book and several loose handwritten documents. The account book lists monetary transactions for goods and services dated 1783 to 1789, and account for the sale of Couwenhoven's estate, including five enslaved African-Americans, during the period 1798 to 1812. The loose papers are dated 1797 to 1812 and record further transactions related to the sale of Couwenhoven's estate.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); John R. Couwenhoven papers, 1973.167, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William R. Vanderveer, date unknown.

Collection processed by

Matthew Gorham

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Language: Engilsh

Note Statement

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0003 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201