Abraham Brinkerhoff
Abraham Brinkerhoff | |
|---|---|
 Contemporary depiction of Brinkerhoff | |
| Member of the Committee of One Hundred | |
| In office May 1, 1775 – May 23, 1775 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1745 New York City, Province of New York |
| Died | March 7, 1823 (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Abraham Brinkerhoff (1745 – March 7, 1823), also known as Abraham Brinckerhoff, was an American trader, merchant, and patriot, known for supposedly being a member of the Committee of One Hundred. The Committee, composed largely of New York traders and merchants, was established in 1775 for the sake of organizing resistance against British rule during the Revolution.[1][2]
Background
[edit]Abraham Brinkerhoff was born in New York City in 1745, being baptized there on July 24, 1745. His parents were Joris Brinkerhoff and Maria Van Deusen (or Van Deursen); Abraham's great-great-grandfather, Joris Dircksen Brinckerhoff, was a Dutchman who settled in Brooklyn in 1638.[1]
Committee of One Hundred
[edit]A passionate advocate for the rebel cause, Brinkerhoff was said to have been a member of the Committee of One Hundred. As a well-established trader and merchant, he joined this group of likewise people aimed at "taking possession" of New York City to promote American independence. Their first actions included seizing ships and weapons in anticipation of the impending conflict. The Committee also implemented measures to disarm Loyalists with commercial ties.[1]
Later life and death
[edit]In 1815, Abraham had $50,000 in personal property taxed, which increased to $60,000 in 1820. The tax records from 1822 indicate that he resided at 34 Broadway, where his house was valued at $11,000 and his personal property at $60,000.[3]
He died on the morning of March 7, 1823, at his residence in New York—aged 78.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c admin (2024-05-24). "Revolutionary War Biographies". Green-Wood. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ a b "DIED". The Evening Post. March 7, 1823. p. 2.
- ^ Lanier, Henry Wysham (1922). A century of banking in New York, 1822-1922. Internet Archive. New York, George H. Doran Co. p. 97.
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