VAN HORNE, Abraham
Descended from a New Netherland family, he established himself as a merchant in New York, where he married Maria Provoost in 1700. His business activities were of an extensive character and he acquired a large estate. His daughter married Governor Burnet about 1721. Mr. Van Home was appointed a member of Burnet's Council in 1723, which position he held until his death in 1741. His will left a lot and house to his son David, which is now the east part of the Custom House, and includes Hanover Street, south of Wall Street.
