Felters as Huguenots?
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Re: Felters as Huguenots?
I don't know actual connections, but among the personal papers archived at the Huguenot Historical Society (in New Palz, New York) are three receipts tied to the Felters. The first (1738) is to Joseph Crawford from Johannes Felten (Felty) for "work done to him." The second (1751) was a receipt for payment made by Johannis Felton to Evert Wynkoop (written in Dutch). The third (1790) was a receipt made by Petrus Felton to Peter Van Gaasbeek written in English. Both receipts reflect payment in pounds and shillings. Van Gaasbeck is a name that appears in other Felter receipts and transactions, many of which I have in my possession from the 1700s.
You can also see a home built by the original immigrant, Johannes Velde at http://threerivershms.com/hvvanews6-9.htm
You can also see a home built by the original immigrant, Johannes Velde at http://threerivershms.com/hvvanews6-9.htm