History Of The Land Titles In Hudson County New Jersey 1609-1871 (1872)

History Of The Land Titles In Hudson County New Jersey 1609-1871 Is A Historical Book Written By Charles Hardenburg Winfield And Published In 1872. The Book Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Ownership And Transfer Of Land In Hudson County New Jersey From The Earliest European Settlements In 1609 To The Year 1871. The Book Begins With An Overview Of The Early History Of Hudson County Including The Arrival Of The Dutch And English Settlers The Establishment Of The First Land Grants And The Growth Of The Region'S Economy And Population. It Then Delves Into The Complex Legal And Administrative Systems That Governed Land Ownership And Transfer During This Period Including The Role Of The Colonial Government The Creation Of Townships And Municipalities And The Development Of Property Law.Throughout The Book Winfield Provides Detailed Accounts Of The Many Individuals And Families Who Owned And Controlled Land In Hudson County Over The Centuries Including Prominent Figures Such As The Van Winkles The Vreelands And The Stevens Family. He Also Describes The Many Legal Disputes And Controversies That Arose Over Land Ownership Including Conflicts Over Boundaries Title Disputes And Challenges To The Validity Of Land Grants.Overall History Of The Land Titles In Hudson County New Jersey 1609-1871 Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History Of Land Ownership And Transfer In The United States As Well As For Scholars And Researchers Studying The Legal And Administrative Systems That Governed Early American Society.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.