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Zaborowski, a Lutheran, was born in 1638 in the Prussian town of Angerburg (Węgorzewo).
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Albrycht Zaborowski
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After escaping from military service in the Prussian army, he decided to emigrate to America, as one of the pioneers of European colonization within the area of present-day New Jersey. In 1662 "Albert Saboriski, from Prussia" arrived on board the Dutch ship De Vos to (present-day New York City). Due to his good knowledge of Native American languages, he became a translator and mediator in negotiations between the colonists and Native American tribes.
He came into possession of a large estate within the Province of New Jersey and built a family residence in Hackensack.
He also served as Justice of the Peace in newly established Bergen County. Albrycht died in 1711 and was buried in Hackensack.
He originated America"s Zabriskie family, which produced many eminent descendants, such as businessman Christian Brevoort Zabriskie (for whom Zabriskie Point in Death Valley is named) and actress Grace Zabriskie.
