William Floyd
William Floyd was born at Suffolk county, Long Island, State of New York on the 17th of December 1734. He was the son of Mr. Nicoll Floyd and the grandson of Richard Floyd who came from Wales in 1680 and settled at Setauket, Long Island. His father died before William beccame of age.He was an active and zealous member of the Congress of 1774.
Mr. Floyd had command of the militia of the county in which he lived. When the British attempted to land at Gardner's Bay he promptly assembled the yeoman troops and repelled the invading foe. In 1775 he was again at his post in Congress working on important committees.
The British Seize Connecticut
During his absence the enemy obtained possession of Long Island and compelled his family to flee to Connecticut for safety. His property was materially injured and his house converted into a military barrack and for seven years. As a result, he was deprived of all resources from his farm. In 1776, he was an advocate of the Declaration and with great satisfaction placed his name upon that sacred instrument. In 1777, he was elected to the first Senate of the Empire State convened under the new order of things.In January 1779, he again took his seat in Congress and in August of that year resumed his seat in the New York Senate. On the 3d of December he was elected one of the Board of Admiralty and on the 13th a member of the Treasury Board; took his seat in Congress in 1780. Floyd owned a large tract of valuable wild land upon the banks of the Mohawk River he commenced gradual improvements upon it and in 1803 removed there.