William W. Groesbeck

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William W. Groesbeck was born in September 1784. He was the youngest of the six children of Albany residents Willem and Catharina Van Deusen Groesbeck. His father was a Revolutionary war veteran and Foxes Creek leatherworker who died in 1802. This sometimes puzzling individual often has been referenced as "William W. Groesbeck."

In 1810, the Albany census first configured the household of "William W. Groesbeck." It included a couple (aged 26-45), three children, two young women, an older woman, and a free unrelated boarder.

In 1813 and afterward, the city directory identified him as a merchant living at 4 Fox Street perhaps with a store at 95 then 400 North Market Street. During those years, the Fox/Market Street locale was the home of a number "Groesbeeck "- named businesses - perhaps including that of his brother.

An assessment roll for 1809, valued his two stores and lot on Market Street substantially.

About 1816, he appears to have joined his brothers in a petition presented to the New York State Senate.

Burial information tells us that his wife was Ann Willett and perhaps one Lucy Groesbeck as well. Their children were interred in the Dutch church cemetery in 1833. Family based material provides family information for William W. Groesbeck who married Elizabeth C. Hagerman in the Albany Presbyterian church in September 1809. Those parents christened six children in Albany and New York between 1810 and 1820.

This Albany native appears to have had a productive career over several decades. Perhaps he relocated to New York City about 1820. Thus (or) however, for practical/logistical reasons we must move on for now.

"Formerly of Albany," William W. Groesbeck died "suddenly" "at his residence St. Clements Place" in New York City in January 1854, He was seventy-years old.

biography in-progress - 2017


notes

the people of colonial Albany Sources: The life of William W. Groesbeck is CAP biography number 3389. This sketch is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources.




first posted 5/20/18