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Thomas Swartwout was the eldest son of Roelof Swartwout and Eva Brandt de Hooges and grandson of Tomys Swartwout.
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Which is current day Deerpark, New York and Orange County, New New York There lands extended into present day New Jersey and the Delaware River and formed what is referred to as the Minisink Angle. The current borders of Ulster and Orange County, as well 3 state lines.
"forth this request of the settlers in the Minnessinck" valley: "Whereas, some differences do arise between the county of Orange, within this province, and the province of East-New Jersey, therefore humbly pray your excellency to take into your consideration the settling of the bounds between the province and the said province of East-New Jersey." The same indefinite knowledge regarding the position of the boundary line between Orange and Ulster counties existed.
The boundary between the two provinces was surveyed and documented in 1769.
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On November 1, 1700, the members of the House of Representatives collectively sent a petition to his Excellency Richard the Earl of Bellamont, governor of the province, setting.
