Monthly Archives: April 2012

Rensselaerswyck-My Dutch ancestors’ “Ellis Island”

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

A short history (not too dry!)–In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed up the river which today bears his name.  Records indicate his ship, The Half Moon, reached an island at the mouth of the Mohawk River where it joins the Hudson River.  … Continue reading →

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