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The Great Rebellion of 1766 – Tenant Farmers Riot Against Landlords
On-Demand Sessions
Use this thread to discuss The Great Rebellion of 1766 – Tenant Farmers Riot Against Landlords, presented by Pam Ricciardi Paschke.
Session Description
The Colony of New York issued patents to large landowners who rented farm lots to tenants. Conflicts between tenant farmers and proprietors (landlords) culminated in a rent riot in 1766. Learn the causes of the conflict, how it affected migration in and out of Dutchess County (in particular), and clues to determining if your ancestor participated.
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