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Rosanna Newman
Settlement
The Bight
Grants
D-36 (47 acres, 14 Jul 1788)
Rosanna Newman. Origin: Old Family Name
Rosanna was granted 47 acres in The Bight, Long Island on 14 July 1788. She may be related to John Newman also granted land on Long Island who was married on New Providence in 1765. The surname “Neuman” is listed in the Book “C” Census (about 1740), Nassau, New Providence. On an indenture dated 1793 she is listed as widowed.
Reference: DR, Book “C “Census
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