Distinguished Families In America: Descended From Wilhelmus Beekman And Jan Thomasse Van Dyke (1912)

""Distinguished Families in America: Descended from Wilhelmus Beekman and Jan Thomasse Van Dyke"" is a book written by William Benford Aitken and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive genealogical study of the descendants of two prominent Dutch settlers in America - Wilhelmus Beekman and Jan Thomasse Van Dyke. Aitken meticulously traces the family trees of these two families, highlighting their notable achievements and contributions to American society. The book is divided into two parts, one for each family, and includes detailed biographical information on each individual, as well as illustrations and photographs of important family members and historical documents.The author's research is thorough, and he provides detailed accounts of the family's history and their connections to other notable families in America. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy, American history, or the contributions of Dutch immigrants to American society.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.