Person:Abram Staats (1)

!Schuyler Colonial New York Vol. II p. 171 N.E.Gen & Hist Record Vol 2p. 140, Staats Family B19 A112, B13, B1, Family Group sheet in poss.of Kathryn H. Powell 2200 E. 3205 S. SLC Ut 84109 New York Genea. &Biog. Record vol 1-2 p 140-141. Major Abram STAATS (Abraham) (Staes)came to Rensselaerswyck in 1642. In 1643 became one of the council ofcolony. His profession was a surgeon. He entered trade, planting andfreighting between New York & Albany. Dealt in real estate in Albany.Owned a plantation in Claverack. His house-lot was part of presentExchange block, fronting on Broadway. Left four sons; Jacob, Abraham,Samuel and Jochem.