By The New York Historical Society, Pub. To obtain this right one either served as an apprentice for a certain time or paid money and had to have the approval of the corporate authorities. This custom was carried to New Amsterdam by the early settlers. The records were kept in the town records. This book is a transcription of these early records.
Information includes date, name, and occupation.
The Burgher Right of New Amsterdam. Documents and meetings concerning the right and priviledge to conduct business. There are dates and names in this section. An index is included on the fiche. There are 622 pages plus the index on 1 microfiche.