After American Revolutionary War
History of old Bogardus Tavern, Source: Beekman Arms/ Delamater Inn, Village of Rhinebeck, New York. Excerpt of this record shown here:
Bogardus Tavern, as the inn was known during the last third of the 18th century, helped host the American Revolution. The 4th Regiment of the Continental Army drilled on its front lawn before the war, in 1775. The tavern never closed its doors. It was on the main road through the Hudson Valley, and its neighbors played major roles in the creation the United States. A sturdy time and stone building originally built to withstand possible Indian attacks, the Bogardus Tavern served similar purposes - plus rum toddy - against the vicissitudes of waging war on the British Crown. George Washington, Philip Schuyler, Benedict Arnold and Alexander Hamilton slept here, and ate and drank and argued and laughed here during the Revolutionary War. The townsfolk took refuge in the inn while the British burned the state capital, Kingston, across the river.
By 1785 the King’s Highway had become the new nation’s Post Road. In 1802, Asa Potter bought the inn from Everadus Bogardus. The year 1804 saw an intense race for the governship of New York State. Both candidates had headquarters in Rhinebeck-Gen. Morgan Lewis here in Potter’s Tavern, and Vice President Aaron Burr down the street at the Kip Tavern. By July of that year, Burr had killed Lewis’s friend and Schuyler’s brother-in-law, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel over quarrels some say began in this town, in these rooms.
A list of landmarks in Rhinebeck, Source: Raymond C. Houghton. A list of landmarks in Rhinebeck, New York to include the old Bogardus Tavern, now Beekman Arms Inn. Here is an exerpt from their webpage: In June 1775, Henry Beekman Livingston formed a company of local militia. The company drilled on the lawn of the Bogardus Tavern, today’s Beekman Arms, the oldest, still active tavern in America. In August, General George Washington came to inspect the company and the area’s defenses. Washington had just been appointed commander of the Continental Army and he suspected that the British would try to control the Hudson valley. Legend has it that he stayed at the Bogardus Tavern.
Jacob Bogardus- Revolutionary War Pension Application, Source: Annette Campbell
Phillip Bogardus: Historical Fiction, Source: Marike's World by Catherine M. Rae.
A history of Syracuse Source: City of Syracuse. Excerpt of this record shown here: Before Syracuse was known as Syracuse, it was called Bogardus Corners because the first building in the area was an inn owned by Mr. Bogardus. The inn was sold to Mr. Cossit, and the name of the area was changed to Cossit's Corners. The community was growing and wanted a post office and a new name. John Wilkinson, the man who was to become the Village of Syracuse's first postmaster, suggested the name "Syracuse". He had read about a city in Sicily called "Siracusa" that sounded a lot like Cossit's Corners. So Cossit's Corners became Syracuse, and Syracuse became a village, just in time for opening of the Erie Canal.
Henry Bogardus- enlisted; 18 Mar 1838, Source: Rootsweb.com, Excerpt of record shown here: BOGARDUS, Henry; ONONDAGA CO. NY; lived Fishkill when he enlisted; 18 Mar 1838, Mary Bogardus of DE WITT ONONDAGA CO. NY; age 66; widow of Henry Bogardus; married 8 Jan 1793 by Rev. Mr. Bassett in Albany; before married both lived Bethlehem Albany Co.; husband of Dutch origin; formerly written Hendrick; he died DeWitt 24 June 1841; Henry B. Bogardus lived with them, nephew of Henry Sr.; bible records Hendrick Bogardus born 11 Dec 1763; Mary Badgley born 10 Oct 1776; married 28 July 1793; David Merrill born 25 Jan 1779; Abiah Badgley born 3 Apr 1787; David Merrill and Abiah Badgley married 15 Mar 1804; Daniel Dudley Merrill born 22 Feb 1806; Martin Merrill born 31 Mar 1808; Daniel Dudley Merrill died 27 Dec 1812. Born Fishkill Dutchess Co.11 Dec 1763; moved to Albany Co. after the war; from there to Schoharie; and then to Manlius; lived there 27 yrs. Enlisted 1777.
