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Account Book of Mary Catherine L’Hommedieu
Violet (1741-1831)
Violet was born in Southold, Long Island in 1741. Her mother, Judah, was enslaved by John Corey, a prominent member of the Southold community. Violet and her sisters, Dorcas, Matilda, Thankful and Shuboul, were born into that…
Violet was born in Southold, Long Island in 1741. Her mother, Judah, was enslaved by John Corey, a prominent member of the Southold community. Violet and her sisters, Dorcas, Matilda, Thankful and Shuboul, were born into that…
Birch Tree in the Woods
Hope and Isabell
Hannah, alongside her husband and daughter, Hope, were the first enslaved African family on Shelter Island. Although Isabell was born on the Island at about 1665, there is little information as to Hope’s age when she arrived the…
Hannah, alongside her husband and daughter, Hope, were the first enslaved African family on Shelter Island. Although Isabell was born on the Island at about 1665, there is little information as to Hope’s age when she arrived the…
Diary of Cornelia Horsford
Cornelia Conway Fenton Horsford (1861-1944)
Cornelia "Nellie" Conway Fenton Horsford was an 8th generation descendant of the Sylvester family. During her lifetime, Sylvester Manor served as a summer home for the family -- a drastic change from…
Cornelia "Nellie" Conway Fenton Horsford was an 8th generation descendant of the Sylvester family. During her lifetime, Sylvester Manor served as a summer home for the family -- a drastic change from…
Draft of Play About Sylvester Manor
Patience L’Hommedieu (née Sylvester) (1664-1719)
Patience was the second daughter and fifth child of Grizzell and Nathaniel Sylvester. As is the case with her mother, surviving documentation of her life is scarce. However, we can assume that their…
Patience was the second daughter and fifth child of Grizzell and Nathaniel Sylvester. As is the case with her mother, surviving documentation of her life is scarce. However, we can assume that their…
Inventory of Books Belonging to Mary Catherine Havens L'Hommedieu
Mary Catherine Havens L'Hommedieu (1765-1843)
Mary Catherine Havens L'Hommedieu was the daughter of Sarah Fosdick and Nicoll Havens. She was born on Shelter Island, NY on September 25, 1765. On June 15, 1803, Mary Catherine Havens married Ezra…
Mary Catherine Havens L'Hommedieu was the daughter of Sarah Fosdick and Nicoll Havens. She was born on Shelter Island, NY on September 25, 1765. On June 15, 1803, Mary Catherine Havens married Ezra…
Photo of Sylvester Manor
Matilda (c. 1748-1818)
Matilda was born in Southold, Long Island circa 1748. Her mother Judah, was enslaved by John Corey, a prominent member of the Southold community. Matilda and her four sisters, Dorcas, Violet, Thankful and Shuboul were born…
Matilda was born in Southold, Long Island circa 1748. Her mother Judah, was enslaved by John Corey, a prominent member of the Southold community. Matilda and her four sisters, Dorcas, Violet, Thankful and Shuboul were born…
Photo of Sylvester Manor Grounds
Judah
The earliest information about Judah is traced to a 1751 baptismal documentation found in the records of Presbyterian Church in Southold. Judah and her five children, Dorcas, Matilda, Violet, Thankful and Shuboul, were in the enslaved to…
The earliest information about Judah is traced to a 1751 baptismal documentation found in the records of Presbyterian Church in Southold. Judah and her five children, Dorcas, Matilda, Violet, Thankful and Shuboul, were in the enslaved to…
Sketch of Girl with Practice Penmanship
Mary Catherine L’Hommedieu Gardiner (née L’Hommedieu) (1806-1838)
Many wealthy white women in the 19th century saw their worlds increasingly enriched by art. Mary Catherine L’Hommedieu Gardiner, the likely artist behind this sketch, was one such…
Many wealthy white women in the 19th century saw their worlds increasingly enriched by art. Mary Catherine L’Hommedieu Gardiner, the likely artist behind this sketch, was one such…
Slave Burying Ground
Hannah
Hannah was an enslaved woman who was brought to Sylvester Manor by Grizzell Brinley. Along with Hannah came her husband, Jacquero, and her daughter, Hope. Hannah gave birth to another daughter, Isabell, while living at Sylvester Manor.…
Hannah was an enslaved woman who was brought to Sylvester Manor by Grizzell Brinley. Along with Hannah came her husband, Jacquero, and her daughter, Hope. Hannah gave birth to another daughter, Isabell, while living at Sylvester Manor.…