Adolphus Philipse

Adolphus Philipse (1665–1750) was a wealthy landowner of Dutch descent in the Province of New York. He owned part of the original Manor of Philipsborough (later, the common spelling would change to "Philipsburg") in Westchester County. In 1697, he purchased an extensive tract of land along the east bank of the Hudson River stretching all the way to the Connecticut border. Then known as the "Highland Patent," it would later be referred to as the Philipse Patent. After his death, the Patent was inherited by his nephew, Frederick Philipse II, his only heir-at-law, who became the second lord of Philipsburg Manor. He held important positions in the government of the Province of New York, serving as a member of the Governor' Council and as Speaker of the General Assembly.