Van Schaick family papers, 1732-1846.
Collection Number: 393

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Van Schaick family papers, 1732-1846.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
393
Abstract:
Correspondence, accounts, receipts, deeds (including deeds for the sale of slaves), wills, inventory, and other papers pertaining to land transactions and other activities of the van Schaick family, including Anna, Anthony, Christina, Gerrit, Jacob, John, Henry, and Gerard van Schaick. Also, a map for the village of Oswego, New York.
Creator:
Van Schaick family.
Quanitities:
.2 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Correspondence, accounts, receipts, deeds (including deeds for the sale of slaves), wills, inventory, and other papers pertaining to land transactions and other activities of the van Schaick family, including Anna, Anthony, Christina, Gerrit, Jacob, John, Henry, and Gerard van Schaick. Also, a map for the village of Oswego, New York.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Van Schaick family papers, #393. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Van Schaick, Anna.
Van Schaick, Anthony.
Van Schaick, Christina.
Van Schaick, Gerard.
Van Schaick, Gerrit.
Van Schaick, Henry.
Van Schaick, Jacob.
Van Schaick, John.
Places:
Oswego (N.Y.) -- Maps.
Subjects:
Slave records.
Real property, Exchange of.
Form and Genre Terms:
Wills.
Inventories.
Deeds.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
1732-1748
Box 1 Folder 1
1 Deed, sale of a negro woman, about 18 - July 7, 1736 - Albany, Koenvaet Ten Eyck to Anthony van Schaick, 38 pounds.
1736
2 Land Deeds
Box 1 Folder 1
1735-1736 - Elisabeth van Corlaer and Anthony van Schaick, Albany Co. - 16 pounds
1735, 1736
Box 1 Folder 1
1747 - John J. Schalenbeck, Cogshagkie, and Wm. van Styck and Jacob van Schaick, Albany - 40 shillings
1747
5 Receipts
Box 1 Folder 1
1744, Sybrant van Scharyick to Raphael Goilet
1744
Box 1 Folder 1
1745, 1747, Brandt Schuyler, Peter Schuyler, George Lieber, Rood to Jacob van Schaick.
1745, 1747
Box 1 Folder 1
1 Letter - 1746 - Levinius van Schaick, New York, to Charles Town, South Carolina, demanding payment of a bill.
1746
Box 1 Folder 1
1 Letter in Dutch - 1742 - Levinius van Schaick, N. Y. to Jacob van Schaick
1742
1750-1760
Box 1 Folder 2
1 Letter in Dutch - 1753 - Theod. Vanwyck, N. Y. to Jacob van Schaick
1753
Box 1 Folder 2
1 Letter to Jacob van Schaick, Albany - 1760 - from George Lieberrood, N. Y., order for goods - wishes to have goods before "river freezes" - speaks of diversity of prices
1760
Box 1 Folder 2
Copy of letter to John Halnbeek, unsigned from Albany - 1755 - concerning possession of "the island"
1755
Box 1 Folder 2
5 Receipts - to Jacob van Schaick - 1754 - 1760 - from H. Gansevoort, Grant Vanhorne, George Glentworth of the Royal Hospital, Dirck ten Broeck, D. Schuyler
1754, 1760
Box 1 Folder 2
1 Deed, sale of a negro woman, about 21 - July 8, 1758 - Garrit Stothoff, to Jacob van Schaick, Albany - 55 pounds
1758
Box 1 Folder 2
1 Account of barrels of cider bought by Jacob van Schaick - 1757 - signed by Wm. Vanderson
1757
1762-1775
Box 1 Folder 3
3 receipts to Jacob van Schaick - 1762, 1765, 1766 - from Tho. Franklin, John McCregs, Jacob G. Lansingh
1762, 1765, 1766
Box 1 Folder 3
1 List of goods received by J. Roorback from Jacob van Schaick -
1763
Box 1 Folder 3
1 Letter to Jacob van Schaick, Albany - 1762 - from P. Livingston, N. Y. - acknowledges receipt of power of attorney for collection of a bill
1762
4 Letters to Jacob van Schaick, Albany
Box 1 Folder 3
1771 - from Thomas Harris, London - Feb. 9 - sends bill of lading for gunpowder which is not on boat due to an accident -"this is an article which by law is not to be kept in any particular quantity near the city, and is always kept ready on boats about 10 or 15 miles down the river to put on board when the vessel comes down" by some neglect, the powder missed the boat.
1771
Box 1 Folder 3
1771 - from Thomas Harris - Mar.
1771
Box 1 Folder 3
1771 - from Pink van der Hayden, London - speaks of the death of Thomas Harris - "after a short illness of a violent fever"
1771
Box 1 Folder 3
1775 - copy of a letter from John Blackburn, London - quotes prices of wheat, flour.
1775
Box 1 Folder 3
1 Letter to Jacob van Schaick, Albany 1769 - from his nephew, G. van Schaick.
1769
1780-1784
3 Letters to Jacob van Schaick, Albany
Box 1 Folder 4
1780 - from Peter Livingston, complaining of too high rates charged by van Schaick for storing pearl ash bought by Livingston - answer on same letter stating that the bill was a mistake and giving proper rate.
1780
Box 1 Folder 4
1780 - from Livingston, acknowledging receipt of new bill which is acceptable
1780
Box 1 Folder 4
1783 - from Ph. Schuyler, N. Y. - says his son will be "liberated immediately" - and he has instructed one of "the general's aides de camp to advance your son 5 or 6 dollars and recommend him to come up home"
1783
Box 1 Folder 4
1 Receipt - 1784 - to Jacob van Schaick to Corns. Ray.
1784
Box 1 Folder 4
Will of Anthony van Schaick, Albany,
1781
2 Land Deeds
Box 1 Folder 4
1784 - Christina van Schaick, Isle Cohoes, Albany Co., and Stephen Wyle, Half Moon, rental of property - 6 pounds a year for 50 years
1784
Box 1 Folder 4
1785 - Maria van Schaick, Albany and Conrad Ruby of Colony of Renselaerwyck - rental of property, 40 shillings a year for 15 years
1785
1786-1799
3 Receipts
Box 1 Folder 5
To Jacob van Schaick from Wendell's Hat Manufactory -
1786
Box 1 Folder 5
1798 - Aaron Dericklane to Christina van Schaick
1798
Box 1 Folder 5
1799 - Mary Stymets from Mrs. Van Schagh
1799
4 Accounts and receipts
Box 1 Folder 5
1788 - Shoemakers account of Mrs. van Schaick
1788
Box 1 Folder 5
1786 - Jacob Pruyer - Dutch
1786
Box 1 Folder 5
1798 - Dr. Henry to Mr. van Scoyke
1798
Box 1 Folder 5
1798-1799 - Anna van Schaick from Aaron Dericklane
1798, 1799
Box 1 Folder 5
Last will and testament of Goose van Schaick (1736-1789) - 1786 - fair copy.
1736, 1789, 1786
Box 1 Folder 5
1 Deed, sale of a negro woman, about 30 - Oct. 11, 1787 - James Bleecker to Jacob van Schaick - 75 pounds.
1787
1800-1819
5 Deeds
Box 1 Folder 6
1806 - James Cameron and Gerrit van Schaick, Albany - $480. 00 -mortgage on property to be paid before
1806, 1811
Box 1 Folder 6
1809 - Lewis Fortner and James McElheeny, Cayuga Co. - $450.00 -150 acres (autograph of Derick Sutfin, one of founders of first Pres. Church, Dryden)
1809
Box 1 Folder 6
1811 - Gerrit W. van Schaick and Peter Wendover
1811
Box 1 Folder 6
1813 - Anna van Schaick, Albany Co. and Peter Steenbergh, Saratoga Co. - rental, 35 years - $12.50 year
1813
Box 1 Folder 6
1819 - Deed in partition - Gerrit Peebles and Christina, Gerard, Anthony, Henry, Wessel van Schaick
1819
4 Accounts
Box 1 Folder 6
1800 - Anna van Schaick with Aaron Dericklane
1800
Box 1 Folder 6
1804 - Maria van Schaick with John van Schaick
1804
Box 1 Folder 6
1818 - Henry van Schaick to the estate of Gerrit van Schaick, deceased.
1818
Box 1 Folder 6
Liquidated book account between heirs of Anna van Schaick
Box 1 Folder 6
2 Receipts - 1806 Last will and testament of Christina van Schaick - 1808 Map of one square in Fox street, by J. Barclay -
1806, 1808, 1802
1820-1846
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Bill of sale - 1820 - Daniel van Leukam, Anthony van Leukam to John van Leukam, Saratoga Co.
1820
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Bill and receipt - 1821-1822 - Dr. Eansworth - 1 account of Dr. Peter Pausevoock with certain tenants
1821, 1822
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Bill in account with Gerrit Peebles - 1826 -
1826, 1828
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Account - 1822 - Gerard van Schaick to the estate of Anthony van Schaick
1822
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Receipt - 1822 - Henry van Schaick to Nicholas Trumpbour
1822
Box 1 Folder 7
2 Letters - 1822 - Thos. Gardner, Great Limbaugh, to Gerard van Schaick, Waterford
1822
Box 1 Folder 7
1821 - Gerard van Schaick, Waterford to Henry van Schaick
1821
Box 1 Folder 7
List of contracts and unsold lands of Gerrit van Schaick, deceased,
1823
Box 1 Folder 7
2 Specifications for a "double dwelling house, 39 ft., 10 inches front and rear, divided into two stories" - 1826 - for Henry van Schaick, Albany, N. Y.
1826
Box 1 Folder 7
1 Receipt - 1846 - Moses Woodaux to W. W. Baldwin
1846
Undated
Box 1 Folder 8
1 Bill of damages sustained by Henry van Schaick "by means of the State dam below Lansingburgh in town of Watervliet"
Box 1 Folder 8
Inventory of goods in possession of Lucinda van Schaick
Box 1 Folder 8
1 list of lots
Box 1 Folder 8
1 Plan of Oswego
3 letters, Albany, N.Y.
Box 1 Folder 8
1 to Jacob van Schaick from Hendrick Cuyler (in Dutch)
Box 1 Folder 8
1 to Jacob van Schaick from J. N. Bleecker
Box 1 Folder 8
1 from Matthew Harrison to Mrs. van Schaick about boarding her daughter, Christina