Beekman family
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The Beekman family (sometimes spelled Beeckman) is a family of Dutch descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the state of New York. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society.
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Beekman | |
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Country | United States |
Place of origin | Netherlands |
Connected families | Livingston family Stuyvesant family Van Cortlandt family Bayard family |
Motto | Mens conscia Recti |
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