Dutch Americans Dutch West India Company of about twelve miles, extending as far inland as the owner wanted. These landowners were called patroons and had complete jurisdiction over their domains as well as extensive trading privileges. They also received these rights in perpetuity. In this way, a form of feudalism, which had vanished in the Dutch Republic, was introduced in North America. The Patroonships were not a success; by 1635, the Dutch West India Company had bought back four of the five patroonships originally registered in Amsterdam. The Native Americans were, at this time, no longer consulted or offered/asked to sell their
Native Sons (lacrosse) the previous season defeating the Redhawks in a four-game sweep. That earned the Native Sons a berth to the President's Cup. Native Sons would go 2–1 in Pool play and earn a spot in the President's Cup quarterfinals where they would defeat Calgary Mountaineers. A semi-final loss to St. Albert Miners would send the Sons to the Bronze Medal game where they were defeated by Brooklin Merchants. Native Sons (lacrosse) The Native Sons Lacrosse Club are an American and Iroquois Senior "B" box lacrosse team from Irving, New York. The team play their home games at Cattaraugus Community Center and