Simon boerum biography

American politician

Simon Boerum (February 29, 1724 – July 11, 1775) was a farmer, miller, and political leader from Brooklyn, New York.

Simon Boerum Biography

He represented New York in the Continental Congress in 1774 and 1775. He signed the Continental Association.

Boerum's family settled on Long Island when it was a part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. His parents were William Jacob Boerum (1687–1766) and Rachel (Bloom) Boerum (1690–1738), who farmed in the town of New Lots, in Kings County, New York, which is now part of Brooklyn.

Simon was born there on February 29, 1724, and was baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church on March 8.

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He attended and graduated from the Dutch school in Flatbush. Boerum farmed and operated a mill in Flatbush. In 1748, he bought a home and garden at what is today the southwest corner of Fulton and Hoyt streets in downtown Brooklyn. On April 30, 1748, he married Maria Schenck (1726–1771), and the house became their home for the rest of their lives. Simon BOERUM, Congress, NY (1724-1775) - Infoplease CYRIH