Map of Kiskataminiska granted to H. Beekman and G. Livingston

Item — Case: Flat File Drawer 14

Identifier: MAP 2019.0010

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Scope and Contents

This map shows a survey of the Kiskataminiska [Kiskatom] Patent originally granted in 1719 to Hendrick [Henry] Beekman and Hubertus [Gilbert] Livingston. The survey shows subdivided and leased lots as they appeared in 1771. Included on the map are the names of those living within and around the patent showing the locations of their homes. From the north end of the survey proceeding southerly appear the homes of Jacob Layman, Henry Schram, Cornelius Schermerhorn, Andrew Sharp, and Christian Myer. A large tract laid out for Jacob Schermerhorn wit no home on it also appears. Geographic features include the Kaders Kill [Kaaterskill Creek] and the roads to Freehold and Catts Kill [Catskill].