Richard Floyd (1731-1791)

Richard Floyd, of Mastic, Suffolk County, New York

Spouse
Arabella Jones (1734-1785)
Children
Elizabeth Floyd (1758-1820)
David Richard Floyd-Jones (1764-1826)

Associated Houses

Fort Neck House

Massapequa Park

He was a first cousin of William Floyd who signed the Declaration of Independence. He was well-known for his generosity and was said to have kept one of the most plentiful tables on Long Island. He was a Loyalist, and like his brother-in-law had his property confiscated and was expelled from America.
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 02/01/2020 and last updated on 02/01/2020.