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1790 Census, State of New York

First Census of the United States, 1790 - State of New York Heads of Families. This census lists free white males, females, other free persons, and slaves. Some African-Americans would be listed as "other free persons." (Census Collection. Westchester County Historical Society. Elmsford, NY) (1.3MB)
Naturalization Petition, 1936. The application for U.S. citizenship of a British citizen from Antigua, Richard Piggott. While the original application was made in Queens and notes he is married, the final papers indicate they are living apart and he is now resident in Yonkers. (Naturalization Petitions (1895-1979). Westchester County Archives. Elmsford, NY) (962K)
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