William Floyd
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William Floyd in a 1792 portrait
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Floyd's signature
William Floyd (December 17, 1734–August 4, 1821), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New York.
In honor
There are several places and institutions named after William Floyd, they include:
- the William Floyd School District in present-day Brookhaven Town, which includes William Floyd Elementary, William Floyd Middle School and William Floyd High School.
- William Floyd Parkway in the Town of Brookhaven.
- The town of Floyd in Oneida County. General Floyd moved into the present day hamlet of Westernville, Oneida County before his death. His final resting place in the Westernville cemetery is marked with a simple stone plaque.
- the General William Floyd Elementary School in the Holland Patent School District, Onieda County. [1]
Among his descendants are cinematographer Floyd Crosby and rock singer David Crosby. A second cousin twice removed was Abraham Lincoln.
William Floyd Media
- William Floyd House.JPG
The William Floyd Estate.
- Mrs Benjamin Tallmadge and son Henry Floyd and daughter Maria Jones 1790.jpeg
Portrait of Mrs. Benjamin Tallmadge with son Henry Floyd and daughter Maria Jones 1790
Portrait of Benjamin Tallmadge with son William 1790
References
- ↑ "General William Floyd Elementary School - GWF Home". Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-11-22.