In 1720, New York City’s population was 7000. #Tottenville #history #18th Century https://angiemangino.com/

In 1709 the first paper currency increases commerce. #Tottenville #history #18th Century https://angiemangino.com/

Disosway’s was the only grist mill to serve Tottenville for over 200 years, begun around 1700 by Cornelius Disosway. #Tottenville #history #18th Century https://angiemangino.com/

“As a symbol of the new United States, Americans chose the eagle clutching a bundle of arrows. They knew that both the eagle and the arrows were symbols of the Iroquois League. Although one arrow is easily broken, no one can break six (or thirteen) at once.” Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen #Tottenville #history #18th Century https://angiemangino.com/

As the southernmost point of New York State, Tottenville is the site of quite a bit of history for a residential section of Staten Island of approximately 1.7 square miles bordering on the Outerbridge Crossing to New Jersey. #Tottenville #history https://angiemangino.com/

Through history we learn to discern from the events in the past to make better judgments now and in the future. Only when we learn from history can we make a better future for ourselves and for future generations. #Tottenville #history https://angiemangino.com/

Meet the wife of Captain Christopher Billopp
To sample a taste of her life gives us a taste of the history of this area in New York City as well as insight into the lives of 17th Century women here in the colonies.
https://medium.com/@AngieMangino/who-is-katherine-ann-farmer-billopp-dcbae4248746
#History #Billopp #New York City #Tottenville History #Books #Writing

https://medium.com/just-like-new/the-book-that-earned-me-verified-author-status-4e8e98179001 #Book #Tottenville #History

Do you live now or have you ever lived in Tottenville? Or are you just interested in learning its history and how it impacted far outside its boundaries? Subscribe to the Tottenville History quarterly blog. #TottenvilleHistory #Tottenville #History
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Did you know?

Once upon a time the tiny community of Tottenville began with people just like you: the Lanape Native Americans who built their homes on the beautiful shore of Raritan Bay.

https://medium.com/@AngieMangino/the-story-behind-writing-a-book-series-on-tottenville-a0b79ad17ec1
#History #Books #Writing #Tottenville History