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1686 charter for Albany, New York
The Dongan Charter is the 1686 document incorporating Albany, New York, as a city. Albany's charter was issued by Governor Thomas Dongan of the Province
Dongan_Charter
Irish military officer and colonial administrator (1634–1715)
in the Province of New York and granted the colony's first charter of liberties. Dongan's negotiations and subsequent alliance with the Iroquois brought
Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick
Thomas_Dongan,_2nd_Earl_of_Limerick
American commemorative coin (1936)
The Albany Charter half dollar, also known as the Albany-Dongan half dollar or Albany half dollar, is a commemorative half dollar struck by the United
Albany_Charter_half_dollar
Former subdivisions of New York City
were authorized to elect one alderman and one councilman each. The Dongan Charter of 1686 confirmed these wards, and granted them the ability to elect
Wards_of_New_York_City
Capital city of New York, United States
seat. Albany was formally chartered as a municipality by provincial Governor Thomas Dongan on July 22, 1686. The Dongan Charter was virtually identical
Albany,_New_York
Scotland. The city was officially chartered in 1686 with the issuance of the Dongan Charter, the oldest effective city charter in the nation and possibly the
History_of_Albany,_New_York
Family name
Of this family was Thomas Donegan or Dongan Earl of Limerick, framer of the celebrated New York Dongan Charter of 1686. His elder brother the first Earl
Donegan
Landfilling of Lower Manhattan, NYC
lots encouraged commercial land growth through the Dongan Charter of 1686 and the Montgomerie Charter of 1731. By the 19th century 137 acres (55 ha) of
Land reclamation in Lower Manhattan
Land_reclamation_in_Lower_Manhattan
rights for the colonists. The colony operated under the Charter until May 1686 when Thomas Dongan, the governor of New York, received instructions from
Charter of Liberties and Privileges
Charter_of_Liberties_and_Privileges
Historic pass in Brooklyn, New York
between the Towns of Brooklyn and Flatbush in Kings County under the Dongan Charter of November 12, 1685. Earlier, Governor Lovelace mentioned the pass
Battle_Pass_(Brooklyn)
Waterway in upstate New York, U.S.
of the canal between Albany and Schenectady. Other railroads were soon chartered and built to continue the line west to Buffalo, and in 1842 a continuous
Erie_Canal
seat. Albany was formally chartered as a municipality by provincial Governor Thomas Dongan on July 22, 1686. The Dongan Charter was virtually identical
History of Albany, New York (1664–1784)
History_of_Albany,_New_York_(1664–1784)
Colonial patroonship and manor in New York
Aforesaid. One year later in 1686, Albany was chartered as a city under the Dongan Charter, authored by Governor Dongan. During Kiliaen's tenure as patroon, he
Rensselaerswyck
Neighborhood in New York, United States
Route 9. It was outside Albany's first boundaries as set up in the Dongan Charter of 1686. The original name of the area was Colonie (which is applied
Arbor_Hill,_Albany,_New_York
Former island in Albany, New York, US
Island was called "Rensselaersburgh" and was established in 1630. The Dongan Charter of 1686, which incorporated Albany as a city, defined the City's southern
Castle_Island_(New_York)
Navigable tidal strait in New York City
up and unload their goods, from 1686 on – after the signing of the Dongan Charter, which allowed intertidal land to be owned and sold – the shoreline
East_River
Places with city status outside the UK
were formally given city status using a legal instrument such as a city charter and later using letters patent. Certain overseas territories such Ireland
British_overseas_cities
Mayor of New York City from 1685-1686
one year. As a member of the governor's council, Bayard drew up the Dongan Charter that was granted in 1686. In 1688, he received, at the head of the regiment
Nicholas_Bayard
Arbor Hill was outside Albany's first boundaries as set up in the Dongan Charter of 1686. The original name of the area was Colonie. Incorporated as
Neighborhoods of Albany, New York
Neighborhoods_of_Albany,_New_York
Hamlet in New York
located further west upriver, also on the south side of the river. By the Dongan Charter, the city of Albany acquired the right to own 1,000 acres (4.0 km2)
Fort_Hunter,_New_York
Manx and Irish bishop
John Dongan [Donegan, Donnegan, Donkan, Duncan] (died 1413) was a medieval Manx prelate. After holding the position of Archdeacon of Down, he held three
John_Dongan
south and the patroonship of the Van Rensselaers to the north per the Dongan Charter. It was renamed in honor of DeWitt Clinton as Clinton Avenue. In the
Streets_of_Albany,_New_York
establishment of city flag and update of city seal 1686, April 27: Dongan Charter Date marked on 1686 seal establishment of first locally-approved city
List of New York City historical anniversaries
List_of_New_York_City_historical_anniversaries
Borough and county in New York, US
features: the 5,100-acre (21 km2) manorial estate of colonial governor Thomas Dongan in the northeastern hills known as the "Lordship or Manor of Cassiltown"
Staten_Island
Historic site in Albany, New York
as part of the bicentennial of Albany's incorporating document, the Dongan Charter, the city erected a bronze metal engraved tablet at the site of the
Fort_Orange_(New_Netherland)
County in New York, United States
Albany. Albany was established as a city in 1686 by Governor Dongan through the Dongan Charter after the English took over the colony. Schenectady to the
Albany_County,_New_York
Historic district in New York, United States
Park has been public property since the Dongan Charter was granted to Albany incorporating it as a city. The charter specified that all land not privately
Washington Park Historic District (Albany, New York)
Washington_Park_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
North-south avenue in Manhattan, New York
vacant, unpatented, and unappropriated lands" as a result of the 1686 Dongan Charter. The city's Common Council came to own a large amount of land, primarily
Fifth_Avenue
Region in New York, United States
and the Champlain Valley.[citation needed] Through the Dongan Charter, Governor Thomas Dongan granted Albany the right to purchase 500 acres (2.0 km2)
Capital_District_(New_York)
Street plan of Manhattan
fact that the city's charters over the decades – the Dongan Charter (1686), the Cornbury Charter (1708) and the Montgomerie Charter (1731) – supported by
Commissioners'_Plan_of_1811
Port in United States
important exports while European people and goods were shipped in. The Dongan Charter, which established Albany as a city, made Albany the exclusive market
Port_of_Albany–Rensselaer
as mayor for the third and last time, and 11th overall. 1686 – The Dongan Charter establishes the municipality of New York City. 1691 – Fish market established
Timeline_of_New_York_City
Historic house in New York, United States
originally beyond the city limit of the city of Albany as established by the Dongan Charter at Clinton Avenue, which was Patroon Street at the time. In 1812 the
Quackenbush_House
of New York, per the provisions of the original city charter, issued by Governor Thomas Dongan. From 1779 until 1839, mayors were chosen by the New York
List of mayors of Albany, New York
List_of_mayors_of_Albany,_New_York
Municipal government building in New York
Administration Building. The Stadt Huys officially became city hall when the Dongan Charter incorporated Albany as a city in 1686. A 1695 engraved map of Albany
Albany_City_Hall
quo warranto proceedings were begun against the Connecticut charter in 1686, Gov. Dongan sought to have Connecticut subsumed by New York instead. Despite
Border disputes between New York and Connecticut
Border_disputes_between_New_York_and_Connecticut
Landholder in New Netherland
Pieter Schuyler (Albany and Saratoga County) Castleton Manor – Thomas Dongan – now Dongan Hills, Staten Island Morrisania – Lewis Morris Jacob Leisler and
Patroon
Neighborhood in Albany County, New York, United States
area north of the original city limits of Albany as delineated by the Dongan Charter was referred to as the colonie. In 1825 the Erie Canal was built linking
North Albany, Albany, New York
North_Albany,_Albany,_New_York
of festivals and artistic events in the city, including a year-long Dongan Charter tricentennial celebration in 1986. Whalen is credited for an "unparalleled
History of Albany, New York (1983–present)
History_of_Albany,_New_York_(1983–present)
under the Dongan Charter, the early municipal Charter of the City of New York, granted by Governor Thomas Dongan on July 22, 1686. The Charter provided
New York Court of Common Pleas
New_York_Court_of_Common_Pleas
Urban park
held in Lincoln Park in 2002. As part of the 300th anniversary of the Dongan Charter incorporating Albany as a city, Lincoln Park was the site of a hot-air
Lincoln Park (Albany, New York)
Lincoln_Park_(Albany,_New_York)
Historic area of Albany, New York
Netherland in 1667. It formally became a city with the grant of the Dongan Charter in 1686. Then, and for many years after, it was confined to the fort
Arbor Hill Historic District–Ten Broeck Triangle
Arbor_Hill_Historic_District–Ten_Broeck_Triangle
Historic church in New York, United States
the capital of the Province of New York. Its founding document, the Dongan Charter, gave the church title to the pastures then south of the city as partial
First_Church_in_Albany
Historic district in New York, United States
stockaded settlement became a city with the granting of the Dongan Charter, the oldest city charter in continuous use in North America. It fixed Albany's initial
South End–Groesbeckville Historic District
South_End–Groesbeckville_Historic_District
English regional government in America, 1686–1689
negotiated in 1677 while he was governor of New York. New York Governor Thomas Dongan appealed for help, and King James ordered Andros to render assistance. James
Dominion_of_New_England
Park in Albany, New York, USA
Albany's 300th anniversary of becoming a city incorporated under the Dongan Charter. Originally Corning Park behind City Hall was to carry the Tricentennial
Tricentennial Park (Albany, New York)
Tricentennial_Park_(Albany,_New_York)
royal estate of Upper Ossory in County Laois. Charter of Waterford (revoked in 1618) is restored. Willam Dongan, 1st Earl of Limerick 22 September – Hugh
1626_in_Ireland
remained the 16-mile (26 km) limit from the Hudson River as stated in the Dongan Charter, in this year the limit is reduced to five miles (8 km), where Magazine
History of Albany, New York (1860–1900)
History_of_Albany,_New_York_(1860–1900)
Opening paragraph of the Dongan Charter creating the city of Albany, New York, the oldest municipality in New York's Capital District
Timeline of town creation in New York's Capital District
Timeline_of_town_creation_in_New_York's_Capital_District
the city was incorporated by provincial governor Thomas Dongan in 1686 under the Dongan Charter, it was empowered to have its own seal: The said Mayor
Coat of arms of Albany, New York
Coat_of_arms_of_Albany,_New_York
Historic district along street in Albany, NY, USA
Theatre at that same intersection. In 1686, when Albany received the Dongan Charter from the British, the future route of Clinton was set as the city's
Clinton Avenue Historic District (Albany, New York)
Clinton_Avenue_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
Park in Albany, New York, United States
Avenue in July, 1867. In 1986 as part of the 300th anniversary of the Dongan Charter incorporating Albany as a city, the Bleecker Park fence enclosure received
Bleecker_Park
Former county in the United States
including the Charters of the Duke of York, the Commissions and instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler
York_Shire
Hamlet on Long Island in the United States
1686, Governor of New York Thomas Dongan issued a patent creating the governing system for East Hampton. The Dongan Patent extended from "bounds beginning
Montauk,_New_York
Former county in New York that became part of the state of Vermont
including the Charters of the Duke of York, the Commissions and instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler
Gloucester_County,_New_York
British colony in North America (1664–1776)
including the charters to the Duke of York, the commissions and instructions to colonial governors, the Duke's laws, the laws of the Dongan and Leisler
Province_of_New_York
Scottish-born merchant, slave trader and government official (1654–1728)
brother-in-law, Pieter Schuyler, persuaded Governor Thomas Dongan to grant Albany a municipal charter like that awarded to New York City a few months earlier
Robert_Livingston_the_Elder
Dutch politician (1623–1707)
66–67. Brodhead 1871, p. 375. Wilson 1892, p. 403. "Thomas Dongan and the New York Charter 1682-1688". The National Magazine. 16 (4): 373, 376. August
Wilhelmus_Beekman
Aspect of law in the colony of New York
including the charters to the Duke of York, the commissions and instructions to colonial governors, the Duke's laws, the laws of the Dongan and Leisler
New_York_slave_codes
New York City government agency
control following the Third Anglo-Dutch War, New York's Governor Thomas Dongan created the Office of Recorder of New York City in 1683 to serve as legal
New_York_City_Law_Department
Early laws in the Colony of New York
including the Charters of the Duke of York, the Commissions and instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler
The_Duke's_Laws
Land in the Province of New York granted to Robert Livingston the Elder
Livingston through the influence of 5th Governor Thomas Dongan, and confirmed by royal charter of George I of Great Britain in 1715, creating the manor
Livingston_Manor
Colonial fort on Manhattan, New York (1625–1788)
replace Edmund Andros. Dongan organized the first representative assembly of New York Province at Fort James, on 14 October 1683. Dongan had served in the
Fort_Amsterdam
New York City DOE Regions. Some charter schools are included throughout this list; others may be added to the charter schools section at the end of the
List of public elementary schools in New York City
List_of_public_elementary_schools_in_New_York_City
State repository of the Commonwealth
Archived from the original on June 11, 2004. Retrieved August 5, 2010. Dongan Acts Restored; Papers of New York's Colonial Days Returned to the State
Massachusetts_Archives
Former county of New York
including the Charters of the Duke of York, the Commissions and instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler
Cornwall County, Province of New York
Cornwall_County,_Province_of_New_York
County in New York, United States
Dutchess County, New York Hudson Valley "When, in 1682, Colonel Thomas Dongan was appointed Governor of the Province of New York, he was instructed to
Dutchess_County,_New_York
1683, during the governorship of Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick, which passed an act entitled "A Charter of Liberties" that decreed that the supreme
List of speakers of the New York General Assembly
List_of_speakers_of_the_New_York_General_Assembly
Including the Charters to the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to the Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of Dongan and Leisler
Timeline of town creation in New York's North Country
Timeline_of_town_creation_in_New_York's_North_Country
Including the Charters to the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to the Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of Dongan and Leisler
Timeline of town creation in the Hudson Valley
Timeline_of_town_creation_in_the_Hudson_Valley
American religious persecution
Thomas Dongan, an Irish Catholic nobleman, adopted the Charter of Liberties, which proclaimed religious liberty to all Christians, although this charter did
Catholic Church in the Thirteen Colonies
Catholic_Church_in_the_Thirteen_Colonies
Town in County Kildare, Ireland
population was 102 and the Dongan family were in possession of all the land in Celbridge. Killadoon House was the home of John Dongan's brother in law Richard
Celbridge
English soldier and colonial governor
negotiated in 1677 while he was governor of New York. New York Governor Thomas Dongan appealed for help, and King James ordered Andros to render assistance. James
Edmund_Andros
Including the Charters to the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to the Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of Dongan and Leisler
Timeline of town creation in Downstate New York
Timeline_of_town_creation_in_Downstate_New_York
Including the Charters to the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to the Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of Dongan and Leisler
Timeline of town creation in Central New York
Timeline_of_town_creation_in_Central_New_York
Passenger ferry service in New York City
39th Street each received one class of three new boats. The boats in the Dongan Hills class were delivered from 1929 to 1931 for the 39th Street route,
Staten_Island_Ferry
Place
Staten Island, including the neighborhoods of New Dorp, Midland Beach, Dongan Hills, South Beach, Arrochar, Bloomfield, Bulls Head, Castleton Corners
New York City's 50th City Council district
New_York_City's_50th_City_Council_district
City in New York, United States
Cornwall-on-Hudson now stands. Around 1683, provincial governor Thomas Dongan purchased the land from the Woaranek people. The first settlement was made
Newburgh,_New_York
community in which to establish a college. In 1686 Governor of New York Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick unsuccessfully petitioned James II of England for
History of Columbia University
History_of_Columbia_University
those duties. This system was affirmed by charter granted to the City of Albany by Governor Thomas Dongan in 1686. In 1696, Governor Benjamin Fletcher
Commissioners for Indian Affairs
Commissioners_for_Indian_Affairs
of New York was divided into twelve counties by New York Governor Thomas Dongan, and New York County (Manhattan) was created, with the same border in use
Flags_of_New_York_City
Town in New York, United States
East-Hampton Pattent or Dongan Patent. The 1686 instrument granting the Town of East Hampton to its new proprietors was signed by Thomas Dongan, then Governor
East_Hampton,_New_York
Upper house of province of New York
1683 during the governorship of Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick, which passed an act entitled "A Charter of Liberties" that decreed that the supreme
New_York_Executive_Council
City in New York, United States
National Register of Historic Places listings in Poughkeepsie, New York Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick Notes Buff, Sheila (April 1, 2009). Insider's guide
Poughkeepsie,_New_York
English history, earldoms have always been created by letters patent or charters, and the volume of earldoms has long exceeded the number of territorial
List_of_earldoms
Borough and county in New York, US
Including the Charters of the Duke of York, the Commissions and Instructions to Colonial Governors, the Duke's Laws, the Laws of the Dongan and Leisler
Queens
Street in Manhattan, New York
Governor Thomas Dongan may have issued the first official designation of Wall Street in 1686, the same year he issued a new charter for New York. Confusion
Wall_Street
Place
2025. Due to redistricting and the 2020 changes to the New York City Charter, councilmembers elected during the 2021 and 2023 City Council elections
New York City's 35th City Council district
New_York_City's_35th_City_Council_district
American merchant and politician
father was downriver in New York engaged in persuading Governor Dongan to grant a city charter to Albany. Philip was named for his maternal grandfather Philip
Philip_Livingston_(1686–1749)
1776 battle of the American Revolutionary War
with a brass plaque affixed, and another marker lies near the road for the Dongan Oak, a very large and old tree felled to block the pass from the British
Battle_of_Long_Island
Neighborhood in New York City
band chief, Tackapoucha, and the English governor of the province Thomas Dongan through an official royal land grant agreed to sell the Rockaways to a Captain
Far_Rockaway
LGBT Community Center opens. 2010 – Population: 468,730. 2011 – Mosque (Dongan Hills) opens. Arthur Kill Correctional Facility closes. 2012 – October:
Timeline_of_Staten_Island
Rapid transit line in New York City
to its Department of Rapid Transit on July 26, 1993, and that year the Dongan Hills station became accessible, making it compliant with the Americans
Staten_Island_Railway
Library". The New York Public Library. Retrieved March 14, 2019. "About the Dongan Hills Library". The New York Public Library. Retrieved March 14, 2019. "About
List of New York Public Library branches
List_of_New_York_Public_Library_branches
Day of the year
published material. 1686 – Albany, New York is formally chartered as a municipality by Governor Thomas Dongan. 1706 – The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by
July_22
18th-century skirmishes on the New York–New Jersey border
Pasting together a rough picture, it seems as though Governors Thomas Dongan of New York and Gawen Lawrie of New Jersey, along with their respective
New York – New Jersey Line War
New_York_–_New_Jersey_Line_War
American politician
Governor Thomas Dongan appointed him Magistrate Commissary, and later Envoy to Canada. In 1686 he was a signatory of the "Charter of Beverwijck." After
Dirck_Wesselse_Ten_Broeck
Government agency
of Apartments Date of Completion Date of Demolition Notes Berry Houses Dongan Hills 8 6 506 October 30, 1950 Cassidy-Lafayette Houses Randall Manor 4
New York City Housing Authority
New_York_City_Housing_Authority
Former legislature of the province of New York
1683, during the governorship of Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick, which passed an act entitled "A Charter of Liberties" that decreed that the supreme
New_York_General_Assembly
American politician (1735/36–1790)
Commonality of the Town of Kingston—an organization chartered by colonial governor Thomas Dongan to provide for the free education of Kingston's children
Jacob_Rutsen_Hardenbergh
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Male
Irish
Contracted form of Irish Gaelic Comhghán, COMGAN means "born together."
Boy/Male
Irish
Brown.
Male
Serbian
(Serbian Драган): Slavic name derived from the word drag, DRAGAN means "dear, beloved." In use by the Croatians, Serbians and Slovenes.
Boy/Male
Irish
Surname.
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Doran, DORRAN means "gift."
Boy/Male
Irish
Swarthy.
Female
English
 Welsh name, derived from ancient Celtic Morcant, probably MORGAN means "sea circle." In use by the English as a unisex name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Donat.Possibly a respelling of French Donné, also a variant of Donat.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh, DUNCAN means "brown warrior."
Male
English
Welsh name, derived from ancient Celtic Morcant, probably MORGAN means "sea circle."Â In use by the English as a unisex name.
Boy/Male
English American Greek
Descendant of Dorus. Dorian was a character in Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray who...
Male
Polish
Polish form of Roman Latin Longinus, LONGIN means "long."
Female
Persian/Iranian
Persian name MOJGAN means "eyelashes."
Boy/Male
Irish
Swarthy.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dubhghall, DOUGAL means "black stranger."Â
Male
English
English name coined by Oscar Wilde for a character in his novel The Portrait of Dorian Gray, 1891. Probably derived from Latin Dorianus, DORIAN means "of the Dorian tribe."
Female
Scottish
Feminine form of Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, DONNAG means "world ruler."
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
A Dorian
Female
Arthurian
, Morgan the fairy.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Doreen, DOREAN means "gift."Â
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