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Frederick Philipse II
American merchant, landowner, and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Philipse II (c. 1698 – July 26, 1751) was a merchant, landowner, and politician in British America. He was the only son of Maria Sparkes, daughter of the Governor of Barbados, and Philip Philipse, eldest son of Frederick Philipse I, 1st Lord of the Philipsburg Manor. Philip predeceased his father, and family lands passed on to younger son Adolphus Philipse. Upon his uncle's death Frederick II inherited his share of Philipse lands and commercial interests, thereafter becoming the elder Philipse male and 2nd Lord of Philipsburg Manor.
Frederick Philipse II | |
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2nd Lord of Philipsburg Manor | |
In office 1749–1751 | |
Preceded by | Adolphus Philipse (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Frederick Philipse III |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1698 Barbados, Great Britain |
Died | July 26, 1751 (aged c. 53) New York, Great Britain |
Spouse |
Johanna Brockholst (m. 1726) |
Children | Frederick, Philip, Susanna, Mary, Margaret, 3 other daughters and 2 other sons |
Parent(s) | Philip Philipse Maria Sparkes Philipse |
Relatives | Frederick Philipse (grandfather) Adolphus Philipse (uncle) |
Occupation | Landowner, merchant |
He also inherited the Highland Patent (later called the "Philipse Patent"), a 250 sq mi (650 km2) parcel of land on the east bank of the Hudson River spanning the northern Westchester County line clear to the Connecticut border.
Frederick II represented Westchester in the New York Assembly from 1724 to 1751. Upon his death in 1751 his eldest son, Frederick III, became the 3rd and final Lord of Philipsburg Manor.