Beekman family
The Beekman family (sometimes spelled Beeckman) is a family of Dutch descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the state of New York. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society.
| Beekman | |
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| Country | United States |
| Place of origin | Netherlands |
| Connected families | Livingston family Stuyvesant family Van Cortlandt family Bayard family |
| Motto | Mens conscia Recti |
| New Netherland series |
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| The Patroon System |
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| People of New Netherland |
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| Flushing Remonstrance |
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