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Guide to the William A. Eardeley Genealogical Notes
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Eardeley, William Applebie, 1870-1935 | |
| Title | William A. Eardeley Genealogical Notes, | |
| Dates: | 1900-1927 | |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of perhaps several thousand manuscript sheets of notes, measuring by and large 5 ½ x 8 ½, strictly genealogical in nature -birth dates, death dates, etc. References to page numbers are found on some of the sheets, and perhaps this may indicate that said notes were to be used in a genealogical work{s) Eardeley may have been contemplating. The following families are covered by these notes: Bedell, Carman, Conklin, Cornell, Davis, DeMott, Foulke, Hewlett (empty), Hicks, Hulse, Hendrickson, Lamberson, Langdon, Miller, Osman, Pettit, Remsen, Rhodes, Roe, Sourthard, Thorne, Tuthill, Weeks-Wicks, Wiltsie. | |
| Extent: | 4 boxes, 6 reels of microfilm, 1.6 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | E-3 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
This collection measuring about one foot consists or unbound genealogical notes written and arranged by William Applebie Eardeley (1870-1935) a native of Brooklyn, and a genealogist of note. His focus was Long Island genealogy and was noted for making transcripts of various vital records, as well as writing brief histories of a few communities. Some of his work was never published in the sense that it was printed, but rather typescripts exist only. He is well-represented in the card catalog of the Archives at Queens Library.
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Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of perhaps several thousand manuscript sheets of notes, measuring by and large 5 ½ x 8 ½, strictly genealogical in nature -birth dates, death dates, etc. References to page numbers are found on some of the sheets, and perhaps this may indicate that said notes were to be used in a genealogical work{s) Eardeley may have been contemplating. The following families are covered by these notes: Bedell, Carman, Conklin, Cornell, Davis, DeMott, Foulke, Hewlett (empty), Hicks, Hulse, Hendrickson, Lamberson, Langdon, Miller, Osman, Pettit, Remsen, Rhodes, Roe, Sourthard, Thorne, Tuthill, Weeks-Wicks, Wiltsie.
Some families contain a relatively large number of notes, others but a few. In one instance, an envelope existed for the name in question, but there were no notes in it whatsoever. The covers of the original envelopes have been mounted and filed with the notes since some of them contained some kind of writing on them, and perhaps may provide some clue.
It would appear though that at some time in the late or early 1940’s, the Archives at Queens Library perhaps tried to work on the notes or prepare some typescripts, and that the notes were not placed in the envelopes by Eardeley but rather arranged by some Archives at Queens Library staff members. Probably, Eardeley himself researched and wrote most of these notes ca. the 1920’s.
In addition to the above, the collection also consists of a dozen manuscript soft bound note books (ca. 7x8 ¼ with one smaller one only ca. 7x4). Most are rather full volumes, but rather difficult to decipher since they all appear to be very rough notes. Most of the books appear to be devoted to listing tombstone inscriptions.
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Arrangement
During the summer of 1982, the William A. Eardeley Genealogical Notes were microfilmed. This collection in microfilm form consists of six rolls, three of which are negative and three of which are positive. They are arranged as follows, Bedell to Pettit, Reel 2 of 3, Remsen to Wiltsie Reel 3 of 3, Notebooks Reel 1 of 3.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. The William A. Eardeley Genealogical Notes, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770.
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Eardeley, William Applebie, 1870-1935
Subject Places:
- Long Island (N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
