Palatine Families of New York (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

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2 vol; 684pp & 690pp. 45 illus. 30,000 entry Every Name index plus German place name index. 2001 (1995)(1985).

Now in its third printing, this classic two volume set is a mainstay of all New York Germanic research, as well as much of New Jersey's! In the decade since winning the prestigious Jacobus Award the author has spoken before many societies and conferences, and is widely known and admired for his work on German immigrants to colonial America.

Hank Jones' massive two volumes fully document the account of all 847 Palatine families who came to colonial New York from Germany in 1710. The volumes trace the American descendants of many of them down to the American Revolution.

Also included is the German ancestry, often back into the 17th century, for over 500 of the 847 families! Much of the German research was done by the late Carla Mittelstaedt-Kubaseck, working from the original records in Germany which have never been microfilmed.

Any student of the great Germanic migrations needs this large and meticulously compiled two-volume set.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 673 pages
• Publisher: Picton Press (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096138882X
• ISBN-13: 978-0961388829
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #840,356 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hank Jones and the Palatines, July 7, 2001

By	marlena amalfitano "mamalfitano" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

One of the most useful books for genealogist who have Palatine ancestors in New York. Can't praise it enough.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rosetta Stone of the German Famlies of 18th Century Hudson River Valley, April 27, 2008

By	D. Luce (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have German ancestors in the Hudson River Valley prior to 1800 this is one of the most detailed and comprehensive books available. Over 800 familes included often with 3-4 generations of information including orgins back in German often with 2-3 more generations of information. One of the best sourced books available. Henry Jones is to be commendend for this important work. I have at least 12 family groups listed in this book and was lucky to have it provide in two volumes a huge amount of information directly to related to me. Others may not have so many connections here but if you believe you have even one or two this book will most certainly provide you much information. It also is a valuable read just for the introduction which provide many good tips on researching German famlies in the area and in Pennsylvania.