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by William Benford Aitken (Author)
""Distinguished Families in America: Descended from Wilhelmus Beekman and Jan Thomasse Van Dyke"" is a historical and genealogical book written by William Benford Aitken and published in 1912. The book traces the lineages of prominent families in America who are descendants of Wilhelmus Beekman and Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, two Dutch settlers who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 17th century. The book provides detailed information on the ancestors, descendants, and marriages of these families, including the Beekman, Van Dyke, Schermerhorn, and other prominent families. It also includes biographical sketches of notable individuals from these families, such as William Beekman, the first mayor of New York City, and James Schermerhorn, a successful businessman and philanthropist. Overall, ""Distinguished Families in America"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing their family history or learning about the influential families who helped shape American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
