Thomas Van Tuyl account books

Collection — Container: 1-4

Identifier: 2024-023

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1849-1852

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Van Tuyl was born in Jerusalem N.Y. on April 7 1816 to Abraham and Rachel Van Tuyl. Thomas married his wife Survina in 1840 and the couple decided to move to Prattsburgh shortly after. Thomas opened a few shops in Prattsburgh and used the Erie Canal to travel back and forth from N.Y.C. to trade twice a year. Thomas passed away on December 24th 1888 in Prattsburgh N.Y.

Extent

4.0 Volumes (4 bound volumes) : Paper bound, leather corners. ; 7 x 16 in.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 4 boxes. [List out series, if present.]

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15603334/thomas_j-vantuyl: accessed July 11, 2024), memorial page for Thomas J VanTuyl (7 Apr 1816–24 Dec 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 15603334, citing Prattsburgh Rural Cemetery, Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York, USA; Maintained by Carol Phillips (contributor 47873903).

“Dec 25, 1888, Page 3 - Democrat and Chronicle at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle archive from 1871-2024 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Archive. Accessed July 11, 2024. https://democratandchronicle.newspapers.com/image/135112937/?match=1&terms=%22thomas+van+tuyl%22.

“Thomas van Tuyl 1816-1888.” The Historical Society, March 12, 2013. https://historyofprattsburgh.com/2013/03/thomas-van-tuyl-1816-1888/.