Nathaniel's parents, Giles and Mary (Arnold ) Sylvester, emigrated to the Netherlands in the early 1600s. Contributor: Donna Hasbrouck (47491143).
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Kay writes: Nathaniel Sylvester arrived from Barbados, where he was a sugar merchant, with slaves in 1652.
Nathaniel's parents, Giles and Mary (Arnold ) Sylvester, emigrated to the Netherlands in the early 1600s. Contributor: Donna Hasbrouck (47491143).
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Kay writes: Nathaniel Sylvester arrived from Barbados, where he was a sugar merchant, with slaves in 1652.
Inscription
To NATHANIEL SYLVESTER
First Resident Proprietor
of
The Manor of Shelter Island
Under Grant of Charles II
A. D. 1666;
[Arms]
An Englishman
Intrepid,
Loyal to Duty,
Faithful to Friendship,
The Soul of Integrity and Honor,
Hospitable to Worth & Culture,
Sheltering ever the Persecuted for Conscience' Sake;
Family Members
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