Answer:

patroons

AnswerCrossword Clue
PATROONSSome Dutch colonials
PATROONSDutch aristocrats of old New York.
PATROONSEarly Dutch settlers on the Hudson.
PATROONSEstate holders in early New York.
PATROONSLords of the manor.
PATROONSEarly American landlords
PATROONSNew Netherland landowners