""Papers of the Lloyd Family of the Manor of Queens Village, Lloyd's Neck, Long Island, New York, 1654-1826"" (Volume 1) offers a detailed and scholarly window into the socio-economic and political development of colonial and early national New York. This extensive collection of primary documents, meticulously edited by Dorothy C. Barck, captures the personal and professional lives of one of the region's most prominent landed families over the course of nearly two centuries. As proprietors of the Manor of Queens Village, the Lloyd family maintained significant influence, and their preserved records provide essential insights into the manorial system, agricultural administration, and commercial trade on Long Island.
The volume includes a diverse array of correspondence, legal deeds, and business accounts that span from the mid-17th century through the American Revolution and into the early 19th century. These materials serve as an invaluable resource for historians and genealogists alike, documenting land transactions, domestic life, and the broader historical transformations that defined the Middle Atlantic region. By presenting these original records, the work illuminates the daily realities and public responsibilities of the colonial elite, offering a comprehensive look at the foundation and growth of American society through the lens of a single, influential family estate.
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