William Livingston with William Earle of Stirling, March 22, 1764

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Description

This legal document, between William Livingston of New York City and William, Earle of Sterling (aka William Alexander, Lord Sterling), for land in the Orange County, NY, called Cheescocks. Names included: Anne Bridges, Henry Ten Eyck, Dirk Vanderburgh, John Cholwell, Christopher Denne, Major Lancaster Syms, and John Merit, as well as surveyor Charles Clinton. The indenture was signed by William Livingston ("Governor of New Jersey" written later in pencil) and was signed in the presence of Evert Bancker Jr. and Gerard Bancker.

Author/Creator

William Livingston (1723-1790), William Alexander, also known as William, Earle of Sterling, and Lord Sterling (1726-1783)

Creation Date

3-22-1764

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

New York, New York

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

103 C

Recommended Citation

Livingston, William, and William Alexander. William Livingston with William Earle of Stirling, March 22, 1764. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1760s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1760s/2

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This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University