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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PUBLICATION FUND.
XXV.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS.
EDWARD F. DE LANCEY, DANIEL PARISH, Jr., CHARLES ISHAM.
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COLLECTIONS
OF THE
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOR THE YEAR
1892.
PUBLICATION FUND SERIES
NEW YORK: PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY
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NEW- YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PUBLICATION FUND.
XXV.
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS
ON FILE IN THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE, CITY OF NEW YORK
VOL. I.
1665-1707.
INTRODUCTION.
THIS volume^ the twenty-fifth of tlte iSeries pub- lished xmder the provisions of the Publication Fund of the Society^ consists of abstracts of wills recoi^ded in the Surrogate's office of the County of Nexo Yorlc.
In the preparation of tlie abs<Pi'axits^ no proper names have been omitted^ nor has anything xohich throws light upon genealogy or real estate. W her e^ for any reason it has been deemed advisable to give tlie exact words*of the will^ the same has been indicated by quo- tation marlcs. All other original documents found in the records of wills have been added. In the original boohs of willSj th£re are a large number of marriage licenses. As tliey have all been printed in a volume of ^^ New Yorh Marriage Licenses^''* and are readily accessible to all readers^ they are omitted here, with the exception of a few persons ^oho are prominent in our early history.
This volume is the first of a series to be devoted to hitherto unpublished records of the Surrogate's offi^e^ which are so rich in material for the genealogical student and those interested in the early histary of New Yorh.
The copy toith notes^ is by Mr. William S. Pelletreau. The index by Mr. Robert H. Kelby, Librarian of the Society.
NEW- YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PUBLICATION FUND.
XXV.
ERRATA.
Page 102, 13th line from top, for Cornells Jansen Secum, read
Cornells Jansen Vanderveer.
Page 150, 6th line from bottom, for P. De Lancey, read P.
Delanoy.
Page 168, 15th line from bottom, for P. De Lancey, read P.
Delanoy.
Page 188, 11th line from top, for 1861, read 1691.
Page 219, 9th line from top, for Geetie Jansen, read Geertie Jans.
Page 219, 20th line from top, for Grovas, read Grau.
Page 226, 9th line from bottom, for Kiept, read Kieft.
Page 238, 4th, 5th and 7th lines from bottom, for Lewis Row
read Louis Rou.
Page 275, 6th line from bottom, for Sarah Hanner, read Sarah
Hanmer.
Page 340, 8th line from top, for Francis Lambert, read Frances
Lambert.
Page 340, 12th line from top, for Francis Brinkman, read Frances
Brinkman.
Page 340, 18th line from top, for Fcancis, read Frances.
Page 350, 2d line from top, for P. De Lancey, read P. Delanoy.
Page 357, 4th line from bottom, for Cornelius Law, read Cor- nelius Low.
Page 451, 2d line from bottom, for Susannah Grant, read Susan- nah Groot.
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS
ON FILE IN THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE,
CITY OF NEW YORK.
LIBER 1-2.
Page 1. — William Ludlam, Southampton. Leaves to his son Anthony "all ray housing and lands at the old ground," and a £50 right of commonage in town of Southampton. Leaves to his son Joseph " my new dwelling-house with two acres of land ad- joining, and thirty acres of land adjoining to the mill and mill pond, on the east side of the mill river ; and a £50 right of commonage." Leaves legacies to daughters Grace, Frances, and Mary, also to " eldest child of my son William," " my son Henry's child," "my daughter Grace's child," and to " the eldest child of my daughter FrancevS." Mentions " a covenant be- tween me and Samuel Davis " concerning use of land. Makes his son Htmry executor, and he is to build up the mill, and he is to have half the mill, and his brother Joseph the other half. Also leaves to Henry thirty-six acres of land at the head of the mill pond.
Dated April ye 27, 1G65. Witnesses, John Howell, John Cooper. Proved at the Court of Assizes, No- vember 2, 1667.
[Note. — William Ludlam came from Matlock, in Derbyshire, Eng., and was in Southampton as early as 1653. His eldest son, William, went to Huntington, L. L, and died there in 1668.— W. S. P.]
Page 2. — Mary Gardiner. *'I, Mary Gardiner, of Maidstone, alias East Hampton, upon Long Island."
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Widow of Lion Gardiner, " I give my Island, called Isle of Wight, alias Monchonock, to my son, David Gardiner, for life." Then to hia next male heire. If he die without male issue, then to the male heir of my daughter Mary. If she die without male issue, then to the heir male of my grandchild Elizabeth Howell, " and to be entailed to the heirs male of my deceased husband, Lion Gardiner, never to be sold, but to be a continuous inheritance forever." Leaves to daughter Mary Conckling " my whole accommodation at East Hampton." Mentions sons-in-law Jeremiah Conckling and Arthur Howell. Makes Mr. Thomas James, " minister of the Word of God," Mr. John Mulford and Mr. Robert Bond, all of East Hampton, the overseers of will. They are also the witnesses.
Dated April 19, 1664. Codicil, dated January 15, 166|^, mentions same persons and witnesses. Proved June 6, 1665. Letters of Administration granted to son, David Gardiner, October 5, 1665.
[Her maiden name was Mary Deurcant.]
Page 4. — Laurence Ellison, of Hempstead, died intestate, and his sons Richard, Thomas, and John petition for Letters of Administration, which were granted January 2, 166|.
Page 5. — Roger Goodspeede, of Barnstable, Massa- chusetts, had wife Alice, who was sister and "next heire" of John Lay ton, "lateof Middleborrough, alias New Towne, upon Long Island." Upon application of their son Nathaniel Goodspeede, Letters of Admin- istration were granted to his parents January 2, 1665.
Page 6. — Daniel Denton, of Rustdorpe, alias Jam- aica, Long Island, and Henry Pearsall, of Hempstead, were appointed executors of the will of Nicholas Tanner, dated September 2, 1658. Having faithfully performed their ctuties, a Quietus was granted by Gov. Richard Nicoll, June 23, 1666.
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P«ge 7. — Francis Crp:gier " dyed lately intestate at New Castle, in Delaware Bay." lietters of Ad- ministration granted to his father, Martin Cregier, and brother-in-law Laurence De Silles, July 10, 1666, by Gov, R. Nieoll.
Page 8. — Quietus granted to Henry Ludlam, of Southampton, as executor of will of his father, William Ludlam, October 5, 1666.
David Carwitiiy, Southold. "Mr. Carwithy being visited with sickness, desires to set things in order, ]>eing weake in body, but in perfect memoiy." Leaves to son Caleb " my best suit of clothes and a bed blanket." To daughter Martha a scythe and a Bible. To daughter Elizabeth Crowner £d sterling. " As for my son David I left him his portion when I came from him," but adds 20 shillings. Makes daughter Sarah Curtis sole executrix.
Dated August 30, 1665. Witnesses, John Conckling, Sr., Simon Grover, Jacob Conckling. Proved Nov. — , 1665. Sarah Curtis, "of Hashamomack, neare South- old," is confirmed as executrix, and Quietus granted October 5, 1666, by Gov. Nieoll.
[Note. — This name, after many changes, is now Corwith, and the family are numerous on Long Island.]
Page 10. — CiiAMiON Arundell, of the Island of Tortugas, makes " my loving wife Elizabeth Arundell, my Attorney irrevocable," to collect all debts, sell chat- tels, etc. "And if it shall please God I shall decease in this my intended voyage," I appoint her sole ex- ecutrix oi this my will, of all my estate.
Dated August 26, 1659. Witnesses, Elias Watt, Wm. Salisbury, Peter Throppe.
Elizabeth, the widow of Chamion Ainindell, married Wm. Saltsburg, of Flushing, and they made proof of will at Court of Sessions, in June, 1666, and they were appointed executors February 4, 166^. Mat- thias NicoU, Secretary.
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Page 12. — Charles Darriel, New York, "Mer- cliant." Appoints his " loving and affectionate friend, Timothy Biggs, of New York, Merchant," his executor. Leaves to Mr. Wm. Browne, of New York, " a morning gown and other wearing apparel," and "silk stockings as are in our trunk, in custody of Mr. May of Boston." To Mr. Cadd, of Boston, a piece of eold. To '* my loving brother Richard Darriel, my silver hat band." To " my sister Jane Darriel, two gold rings with stones set in them."
Dated October 10, 1666. Witnesses, James Willett, Samuel Wheate. Proved October 30, 166(). Quietus granted to Timothy Biggs, executor, November 2, 1G66.
Page 14. — Edavard Jkssup, Westchester. "Being slcke and weake," leaves to daughter Elizabeth Hunt 20 shillings, " besides what I have already given her." To daughter Hannah Jessup j635, to be paid when at age of 18. Legacies to son Edward, to grand- child Mary Hunt, to cousin Johana Burroughs, and to Derrick Garrison. Makes wife, Elizabeth, sole executrix, and leaves her all lands, houses, and goods, and " she is to bring up my two children in the fear of God." "I appoint my well beloved friends, Richard Cornhill, Justice of the Peace, Mrs. Sarah Bridges, my brother-in-law John Burrows, and Ralph Hunt over- seers of my will, and to be assistants to my execu- trix."
lAated, August 6, 1666. Witnesses, William Gould- stone, John Richardson, Richard Horton. Proved at Flushing, Novem])er 14, 1666. '*This will was proved at Sessions, by the Governor's special order." Witness to Inventory, Thomas Hunt.
Page 16. — "John Concklin, Jr., of Hashamomack, neare Soutliold, in the Kast Riding of Yorkshire," hav- ing married Sarah, '^ late widow of Wm. Salmon, who liad then divers young children, of whom he hath had greate care, and been at considei'able expense in bring-
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in£^ them up," Letters of Administration on estate of William Salmon were granted to him in November,
1665, and confirmed March 19, 1666.
Whereas, John Concklin, Jr., of Hashamomack, did intermarry with Sarah, widow of Wm. Salmon, late of Southold, with whom he left six children, four of which he had by Katharine his former wife, and the other two by his wife Sarah, the said Katharine hav- ing^ formerly been the wife of one Matthew Sunder- land, a seaman, who formerly improved some part of Hashamomack, as an agent of Mr. James FaiTett, deputy to the Earle of Stirling, of whom he purchased several tracts of land — one on the east side, another on the west side of Oyster Bay, and also an Island not far from the same ; all which fell to his said wife Katharine, for her maintainance, having very little to leave to her for her lively hood ; and forasmuch as Hashamomack aforesaid being the place of their resi- dence, and never under any Jurisdiction until his Maj- esty's late Letters Patent given to His Royal High- ness James Duke of York, were published in this Isl- and ; Therefore the said John Conckling in the right of Sarah his wife, and the said six children, petitions this Honourable Court for Letters of Administration.
Petition granted at Court of Sessions in Southamp- ton November 16, 1665. Jonas Holdsworth, Clerk of ye Sessions.
At a Court of Sessions held at Southold June 5,
1666, Whereas John Conckling, Jr., of Hashamomack, near Southold, petitioned to the Court of Sessions in November last, concerning the settling of the es- tate of Wm. Salmon to Saiah, his relict, and six or- phans, i.e.y one son and five daughters; and four of the overseers of Southold — namely, BarnaV)as Wines, Thomas Terry, Richard Terry and Thomas Ilutchin- s^m — were desired by the Court to take an inspection into said estate, and after they had perused the Inven- tory then taken found tliat the eldest son's portion came to £31 lis. 4^., and the other five children's
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portions were each jE15 15s. 8d.; they did not allow anything to said Conckling for bringing up the young children, but left it to the Court ;
It is ordered that the said John Conckling, Jr., give good security to the next Justice of the Peace, to pay to five of the children, namely, John, Sarah, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Hannah Salmon, the sum of £84 as fol- loweth : To John £28 when he comes of age, and to each of the aforesaid daughte]*s £14 when of age ; the eldest daughter, Mary, having already received her portion. And when they arrive at the age of twenty- one yeai"s, they are to discharge him from all claims, and in the meantime they ai'e to continue in obedience to him and his wife. By order of Court, Jonas Holds- worth, Clerk.
Page 20. — Upon the i*equest of John Richbell, of Mamai'oneck, that he might in behalf of Joanna Davi- son, widow and executrix of Nicholas Davison, and Richard Russell, of Charles Towne, in Massachusetts, take Lettei-8 of Administration of estate formerly of Samtkl Andrews, deceased, in Oyster Bay and Horse Neck, upon Long Island ; the same was granted No- vember 4, lfi67.
Wheixjas, Nicholas Davison, of Charles Town, in Mas- sachusetts, merchant, was made Administrator of estate of Samuel Andi-ews, merchant, who being indebted to Riohaixi Russell, of Charles Towne, a certain sum whioli was allowed by the Court, held at Cambridge April 30, 1660; and as a considerable part of the estate i>f said Samuel Andrews lies at a certain place upon Li>ng Island, called Oyster Bay, and Horse Neck neaiv adjacent^ the said John Richbell is appointed Administrator with full power to settle all claims, etc. November 6, 1667. Matthias NicoUs, Secretary.
rair*» 21. — TiirRSTOx Raynor, Southampton. "I, Thurston Kaynor, being in perfect memory, yet stricken ill agt», and * not knowing how long my dayes shall
ABSTRACTS OF WILL&-LIBER 1-2. 7
continue in this world, do make this my last will and testament." Leaves to son Joseph 28 acres of land *' coming to me from the Towne," upon the last Di- vision, which is already laid out to his own propor- tion in said Division. To son Jonathan one-half of all housing and lands, when he comes to the age of twenty- one. Leaves to wife, Martha, the use of the other half for life, and then to go to his son Jonathan. Leaves i£10 each "to my other five children" {not named). Makes wife sole executrix, and "request my dear friends, namely my brother-in-law Samuel Clarke and my cousin Mr. John Howell to be overseers of my will."
Dated July 6, 1667. Witnesses, John Howell, Henrv Pierson. Proved November 4, 1667.
Page 23. — Henry Peausall, Hempstead. "This being the last will and testament of Henry Pearsall, Hee being in his nght senses, notwithstanding very weake in Body." Leaves to Joseph Williams "a pair of oxen I bought of Mr. Fordhams," also some land upon ye north side lying in the New Field. Makes wife sole executor, and mentions " the four youngest of my children." "I desire at the death of my wife the housing and land should be left to my son Nathaniel."
Dated July 24, 1667. Witnesses, Joseph Sutton, Clerk. Thomas Rushniore, Timothy Halstead. Proved March 1668.
Page 24. — Wee, John Williams, Joseph Williams, and Timothy Halstead, do acquit and discharge our late father-in-law {step-father) Henry Pearsall, his heirs and executors, from all demands of houses or lands, and all other goods that formerly were of our owne father Michael Williams, deceased.
Dated July 28, 1667. Anne Pearsall is appointed executi-ix of the will of her late husband Henry Pear- sall, deceased.
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Page 25. — Robert Coe and Daniel Denton, of Jamaica, Long Island, are appointed Administrators of the estate of Thomas Stevenson, and guardians of his children. July 9, 1668. Ri. Nicolls.
Page 26. — Robert Coe resigns his appointment as Administrator of estate of Thomas Stevenson July 9, 1668, and Anthony Waters, of Jamaica, is appointed in his place. August 15, 1668.
Page 27. — Capt. Thomas Exton, New York. " Be- ing sick and weak." Appoints his loving friends Capt. Sylvester Salisbury and Mr. John Rider, Gent, executors. " I leave seven Beavers to buy wyne for ye officers and Gentlemen who accompany my Corps to the Grave." " I leave six choice Beaver skins to be paid to Capt. Thomas Breedon, of Boston, to satisfy a credit. Captain Thomas Delaval gave to Mr. Isaac Bedloe." To Mr. Matthias Nicolls ''my fine new Holland shirts which lye in my Black Trunk." To Abigail, wife of Mr. Matthias Nicolls, " my silver boat, a silver meat fork, and a silver spoon." To Richard Nicoll, son of Mr. Matthias Ificoll, "my gold seale ring." To Capt. Sylvester Salisbury a pair of Haire coloured silk stockings and a pair of gloves. To Capt. John Manning "my belt embossed with silver and gold." To Mr. John Rider and wife ten Crown pieces, to buy them a piece of plate. To Mr. Thomas Tiddman, "my Gray Beaver Hatt." To Mrs. Anna Broadhead, widow of Ca])t. Daniel Broadhead, " a gold ring with this Poesie on it, * God's Providence is our Inheritance.'" To Sergeant Patrick Domlell *' my Gray French hatt." ''My Scarlett coat laced with gold and silver lace, and other coats to be sold, and 100 guilders of the money to be paid to UfBraw Wessells, and the remainder to ])e spent among my fellow souldiers of the garrison of Fort James." To Henry Conolley a suit of clothes. To Richard Ilaymei-, two goats. "To Kiehard
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 9
Charlton for his payues iu writing this will, four pieces of eight."
Dated September 23, 16G8. Witnesses, Brian New- ton, Thomas Diuely. Proved October 7, 1068.
Page 29. — Capt. Robert Seeley of this city died intestate. Letters of Administration granted to his wife Mary, October 19, 1668.
Charles Morgan, Gravesend. Makes wife Kath- ai-ine sole executrix. Leaves to son Charles the lot or Plantations recorded to him in the Towne Books of Gravesend. To my other three sons, Thomas, John, and Daniel, the lana and Plantation I now live on, and the barn that was formerly Slynihah Loias. Ilis wife is to have the use of the said premises, " to dwell in soe long as shee shall keepe herself a widow. All this is my mynde and will soe to be." Mentions daughters Mary, Rachel, and Susannah.
Dated "Thirteenth day of 7th month 1668." Wit- ness Wm. Goulding, Sam'l Spicer. Proved Oct. 7, 1668. Inventory mentions a v^ery large number of articles of domestic use, and 6 acres of wHieat, 5 acres corn, 4 acres Oats, 2 acres Rye, 7 acres Peas.
Page 32. — Laurence Turner, of Westchestei*, died intestate. Letters of Administration granted to wife Martha, in 1668. Children mentioned but not named.
Page 33. — Richard Everett, of Jamaica, died in- testate. Abraham Smith aj)pointed administratoi*, Sep- tember 4, 1668. Children mentioned but not named.
Daniel Whitehead, of Maspeth Kills, in New- towne, left will, and made his wife (not named) ex- ecutrix. She renounced the I'ificlit, and Letters of Administration were granted to Stephanus Van Cort- landt, March 31, 1669.
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Pa^e 34. — Cornelis Beackmax, New Utrecht. *^ Being ??icke in his bed, di?5po!?es hi^ estate as fol- lows.^ First, he, the said Comelis Beackman, and hid wife Marihe Cornelis " do break and anidl their first Contract of Marriasre,'' and do declai*e that of all they have in this world the said wife shall have one half, and his daughter Mellitie the other half. But if his wife should die l^efore the daughter is twelve vears of age, *' which Goil forbid/' the testator ap|>oint< Lucas Dirckse and John ye Ccx>|>er, Jr., to be tutoi-s of said child, they being brith inhabitants of New York.
Dateil March 4, 166f. Witnesses, Jan Tommasen Vandyes, Jacob Lieters. This is the mark [X] of Cor- nelis Beacknian, with his own hand. This is the mark [O] of Marihe Gomel is. Proved April 3, 1669.
Tianslated from the Dutch language into English by me, Thomas Ix>vell. Inventory taken by John Thom- masen and Jacob Lieters. Mentions house and 50 sutreH of land and meadow at Canarsie. Also a list of debts due to the followinsr persons: Lucas Dicksen, CoenraetTen Eyck, Hendrick Kip, Jr., John Guisberts, Gouveiii I»ckermaiis, Mr. Hans, Jan Jansen, Keynier Williamse, Cornells Clopper, Isaac Be<lloe, Laurence Vander Spiegel, Hermanns Wessels, John Tommasen, Kut Joosten.
Pag(j .'{S. — RoBEKT Fecks, of Flushincr, died intestate. His wife Sarah was appointed administratrix, efune
19, \rm.
Eliza HKTH VAiniuuaK, of Flushing?. Leaves i»ne fourth of estate '*to all my gmiicbthildren ecjually.'' The rent "to all my crhihlren equally." Makes "Mr. EliaM Dou^^hty, <»f PlushinJ.^" ex(*(Mit<>r.
Dah'd Miiy *j;i, l^UV.K VV^ritteii at order of Elizabeth Paitridge l»y me, Afithoiiy Waters, Clerk. Proved June 0, HW,K l)r]ilH mentioned as owing to her from KolM'rt Feekn, FnineiM ye Carpenter, Nicholas Davis, John (ionin.
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Page 39. — Thomas Pell, Westchester. " It hath pleased ye all wise God many years to exercise me with much weakness of body, and having lately taken to Himself my l^eloved wife Lucy," "I give my body to a comely burial, that it may be decently buried in such a comely manner, that God may not be dishon- ored." Leaves all real estate to " my nephew John Pell, living in ould England, the only sou of my only brother John Pell, Doctor of Divinity, he had by his first wife." Legacies to Abigail, wife of Daniel Burr, Nathaniel French, Elizabeth AVhite, Mury White, and Nathaniel White. Leaves '* to my son Francis French all my Tobacco, growing or not grow- ing." Remits debts due him from "these four poor men, Joseph Patton, James Evens, Thomas Bassett, Roger Percy." Makes Daniel Burr and John Bankes, executors.
Dated September 21, 1669. Witnesses, Nathan Gould, John Cabell. Proved September 30, 1669. Inventory mentions "The housing, lands, barnes, and Islands ad- joining, from Hutchinson's river westward, and so far eastward as were Mr. Thomas Pell's just and law- ful right." £500. The inventory, very extensive, amounts to £1,294 146?. 4^(1^ and taken by John Rich- bell, Wm. Haydon, Samuel Drake.
Page 46. — Daniel Burr and John Bankes, of Fair- field, Conn., admitted as executors of the will of " Mr. Thomas Pell, of Ann Hook's Neck," October 13, 1669.
Quietus granted to Sylvester Salisbury and John Ryder as executors of Captain Thomas Exton, Novem- ber 24, 166W.
Page 47. — Inventory of estate of Elizabeth Part- ridge, taken by Wm. Laurence and Eyrke Jacobs, overseers chosen by the Constable," October 18, 1669. House and lot, £45. Apraisal made l)y John Bowne, Wm. Noble, and John Hinchman. James Clement, Clerk.
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Page 49. — George Jewell, of Maspeth Kills, died intestate, and Richard Panton, of Westchester, " being nearly related to the children of said deceased," was appointed Administrator , July 1, 1670.
Page 50. — Richard Townsend, of Lusum, in Oyster Bay, died intestate, and Letters of Administration were granted to wife, Elizabeth, September 23, 1G70. Chil- dren are mentioned but not named.
[Note. — '* Lusum," supposed to be a contraction of Lewisham, is now Jericho.]
Jacob Woolpherts Coaveniioven, of New York, died intestate, and Johanes Van Bi'ugh, Paul us Leendertsou Van der Griff, and Isaac Greveratt were appointed administrators by Court of Mayor and Aldermen. April 21, 1G70. Wife and children mentioned, but not named.
Page 51. — Anna Hall, widow of Thomas Hall, of New York, was made executrix of his will, and con- firmed March lo, ICff.
Francis Lovelace, Esq., &c. Wherea.^, Mr. Thomas Pell, late of Owckway, alias Fairfield, in Connecticutt, deceased, by his will dated September 25, 1069, made his nephew Mr. John Pell, only son of Dr. John Pell of ould Enij:land, his heir, and '' havinii: received testi- monials out of England under ye hands of Persons of Eminence and Quality " that Mr. John Pell lately arrived here. All persons having any relations to the same are to deliver to him quiet possession of the same. October 7, 1(570.
Page 52. — Balthazar de Vasch, of Amesford, hav- ing absented himself from his habitation, and is gone out of the country, Capt. Elbert Elberts and Mr. Jacob Strycker, of Midwood, are appointed Trustees of his estate to take possession. October 21, UV70.
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Page 53. — ^Thomas Ireland, Hempstead. Leaves to eldest daughter Jaue, one Cow, ana £10 when slie is 18. To son Thomas "all Housing and lauds," to youngest daughter Elizabeth j620 when 18. Makes wife (fiot named) executrix.
Dated September 30, 16G9. Witnesses, Jonah Foi'd- ham, John Smith, Sr.
Page 54. — John Marshall, Flushing. " I give to ye Lord my Soule, who gave it mee, and my Body to ye Eartn from whence it came. I give unto my wife Angle Marshall, my whole estate, to be i)utt at her own disposall after my decease.
As witnesse my hand this 23d of October, 1G70.
Witnesses :
lii« the mnrke of
Robt. X Teriey John X Marshall."
nmrkc
John Hinchman Proved January 3, 164^, Anthony Waters, Clerk. [The above will, w^hicli is given entire, is the shortest as recorded.]
The petition of Joseph Palmer, Benjamin Palmei*, Samuel Palmer, Obadiah Palmer and Tliomas Palmer, sons of William Palmer of Westchester, and Martha Palmer, his widow, to Gov. Francis Lovelace, states '* that it hath pleased God to take away our fathei* lately, with a sudden blow of death, and without sickness, only a distemper he hath had on him many years, which wee could not conceive to be mortal. And left no will Vmt verbally stating that having but little propei-ty he intended it to go to his wife, in respect she was stricken in years." They i*equest that their mother be made administratrix. Which was granted April 2G, 1670.
Inventory taken by Consider Wood and Francis Feahs, mentions 20 acres of ui)land, 16 acres of meadow, 1 House Lot 2^ acres.
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Page 56. — Abraham Jossling, Nashua. "Being very sick." Leaves to wife (7iot named) one bouse in Nashaway, with land thei'eto belonginjj, To eldest sou Abraham, "one farm that Goodman Kittle lives on." " And Good wife I would not have you remane where you are with any of my chihlren, l>ut my desire is that my children may be put out to Trades where they are." Leaves to son Henry 20 shillings, " and I desire him to be kind to his brothers, and to take one of them to himselfe to learn his trade, as he hath promised me."
Dated March 16, 1669. Witnesses, Christopher S|>encer, Thomas Spicer.
" Whereas Abraham Jossling dyed not long since at sea, off from ye coast of Virginia, in ye shipp ye GocmI Fame, of New York," the will having been ]>rove<l is confirmed, April 7, 1670.
Page 57.~JoHX Larrison, Sr., New Town. "My will is that \Vm. Ileyward be disposed of by my daughter Abiirail until he be 21." Leaves to son John 55 bushels of 'wheat, due from John Cleve of Utrecht. Kest of estate fe> son John and daughter Abigail. Leaves to wife {not named) 20s. and makes her ex- ecutrix.
Dated December 5, 1670. Witnesses, Wm. Love- ridire, Gei-sham Mooro, John Ramsden. Inventory taken September 7, 1671, by John Burroughs, Thomas Lawrence, and Ralph Hunt, mentions " House and land £75."
Page 50.— John Stevensep^, Newtown. Leaves to sister Ma: y, wife of Patrick Hai-ris, house and land, with a share of salt meadow lying by John Borroughs. "The rest of the upland and the meadow at j;e bouth Sea, to mv brother, Edward." ^ To brother Thomas, ; my meadow before John Lorrisou's." Makes brother
Thomas executor. ^ „-.^ t?„«„«;c,
Dnte<l December 13, 1670. Witnesses, tranci.
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Doughty, Sam'l Moore. Thomas Stevens confirmed as executor, March 2, 16^^.
Page 60. — *' Whereas Sa3il Mayo (or Majo) who had sometime an estate in Oyster Bay, did leave a lot of land he had there in the hands of Anthony Wright, as secuiity for a sum of money and is since deceased intestate. And the said Anthony Wright hath made no improvements, although it hath been in his hands severall yeares, as no legal conveyance has been made to him, and as he is the only creditor to the deceased in these parts." The said Anthony Wright is made the administratoj*, February 2, 1670.
Page 61. — John Marston, Flushing. "I will that my two sons, John and Coinelius, shall live with my well beloved friend John Hinchman and to be wholly at his disposall till they come of age, and he is to have the oversight of all my estate." Leaves all to his two sons when of age. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth a gold ring, and to daughter Katherine a silver thimble. "This is my full will and my sons' desire, as witness our hands this 14th February, 16|f."
Witnessei^, Robert Teiry, Joseph Tlioine, John Marston, Sr., John Maiston, Jr., Coinelius Marston.
Page 62. — Whereas John Makston, of Flushing, in the North Riding of Yoikshire, upon Lon^ Island, dyed in ye month of FeV)ruary last, and made a will wherein he leaves John Hinchman of the same place to be the guardian of his two sons. Which will ac- cording to ye usual custom of the Law ought to be proved at ye next Court of Sessions, and it soe falling out that noe Court is to be held until the month of June during which time the estate may be impaired." The said John Hinchman is confiimed as administra- tor, April 6, 1671.
" Whereas John Hawkins, late resident in Elk River, in ye Province of Maryland, did appoint his
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well Wloved wife residinsr in New York, to be his true and Liwfiil attorney. And there being credible infor- mation bn>U£:ht hither that the said John Hawkins is not loner since deceased, intestate." The said widow Sarah Hawkins, is appointed administratrix, March 30, 1671.
Page ♦'.S. — ^Thomas Sayre, Southampton. "In the Name of GoiL Amen. I ,Thomas Sayre, of Southamp- ton upon Long Island, being in perfect strength of memorw blesseil bee ye Lord for it, but weake in B^hIv.'*' Leaves to son Francis two acres' of land '* next unto his owne in Captains Neck, in ye Great Playne, and 2 acres more lying in ye 8 acre Lots in ye said Great Play ne," also "a Pewter flagon, a Pewter IkuvI and a irreat Pewter Platter." To son Daniel " 2 aoivs of land lying next ye above said 2 acres, in ye 8 aci"e lots, and 3 acres more in the Ten acre Lots, and one great Pewcer Platter.^ To son Joseph £40 Stirl- ing, £1<» a year, " to begin five veal's after my decease, to l>e paid in good merchantable shoes, or otiier pay that will procure hides towards his setting up a Tan- nery.'' To daughter Damoris At water, 40s. To daughter Mary Price 40s. To daughter Hannah Sayre, £20 at the day of her marriage, or when eighteen. Leaves household goods to sons Job and Joseph and daughter Hannah. Makes son Job exec- utor.
Dated September 6, 1669. Witnesses, Obadiah Rogers, John Laughton. Inventory taken by John Howell, Henry Pierson, Thomas Cooper and John Jennings', July 10, 1670, mentions "Housing, lands and Tan vats" £150.
[Note. — The house of Thomas Sayre is still stand- ing in Southampton, and is now the oldest dwelling in the State.]
Page 65. — Teiomas Mokell, Staten Island. Leaves to Robert Semson, of Gravesend, Long Island, " a colt.
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now in ye hands of Christian Woolf of Gravesencl." To Mr. Nicholas Still well, of Staten Island, " all other things and goods that belong to me."
Dated May 2, 1670. Witnesses, Obadiah Holmes, John Kingdom.
Page 66. — " Wheieas John Daverell of this city dyed in ye Province of Maryland intestate." Mrs. Sarah Hawkins of this city, widow, '* the naturall mother of him the said John Daverell," is appointed administratrix. Given under our hand and seal at Fort James, May 12, 1673. Francis Lovelace.
Page 67. — Whereas Jan Everts Bout, late of Brooklyn, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, did in his will appoint Adrian He^geman of Flatbush, alias Midwout, his exe^cutor ; and there being no Court of Sessions until the month of December, he is confirmed as executor, September 27, 1671. Francis Lovelace.
Page 68. — Whereas Jean le TELiER,of New Utrecht, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, did by his will leave his Avife Christina sole executrix. She is confirmed as such, September 12, 1671.
Whereas Thomas Robinson, late of Newtown, died intestate, leaving two sons, his only children, namely, Thomas and Josyas, the care of whom for the present is committed by the* oflScers of the town to Jacob Reade, their uncle. He is appointed administrator, September 23, 1671.
Page 69. — JouN Woodruff, Southampton, L. I. Leaves to his eldest son, John Woodruff, of Elizabeth- town, New Jersey, " a half Crown Piece, in full of all portions and patrimony to be expected of me." To daughter Anne Woolley, £iO. To daughter Elizabeth Dayton, £10. Leaves rest of estate to wife Ann and youngest son John Woodruffjand makes them executors.
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Dated May 4, 1670. Witnesses, Christopher Fos- ter, J<»hn Laugh ton.
Know all men by this, that the above written will is of my own handwriting, and I saw ye said John Woodiuff sett to his marke, and take off ve seale or stamp from ye wax. As witness my hand.
John Laugh ton.
Proved at Court of Sessions at Southold, July 1, 1670. Inventoiy made May 24, 1670, amounts to £122 7.^. Sd. "One half of ye Land and Housing and accommodations is already clearly by deed of Gift disposed to his son John, the other half we apprize at £55.
Jolin Howell, Henry Pierson, Edward Howell, John Jennings.
[Note. — John Woodruff married Anne, daughter of John Gosmer, one of the original "Undertakers" of Southampton. He adopted his oldest grandson John Woodruff, and went to New Jersey about 1600. John Woodruff, Sr., also named his youngest son John. He remained in Southampton. His homestead was pur- chased in 1726 by Francis Pelletreau, and was stand- ing till recent years. It was the last house on Long Island that retained the old-fashioned rhomboidal pane's of glass, and was known as the " House with diamond windows."]
Page 72. — Thomas Jones, Huntington, L. I. " His will is that his three youngest sons may have 20 sJiil- lings each." Leaves same sum to " my eldest sons." Todaughter Martha, £10. "To my eldest son Thom- as my best cloak. To my son John my watch," and make my wife executrix. Februai-y 16, 1669.
Witnesses, Samuel Titus, Thomas l*owell. Sworn to by witnesses, February 26, 1669. Jonas Wood.
Proved at Court of Sessions held at Southampton, March 2, 1669, and his wife Katharine Jones, was confirmed as executrix. Henry Pierson, Clerk.
Inventory, J6195. House and Lands, £35. Samuel
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Titus, Thomas Scudder, Joseph Bayley, Thomas Brush.
Page 75. — John White, Southampton, L. I. Leaves to only son John all houses and lands. " If he die without issue then to my daughter Elizabeth. If she die without issue then to my wife Hannah, for life, and then to the eldest son of my brother James White. If he die without issue then one half to my two nephews, John Topping and Thomas To]^ping. The other half to be divided amongst my four young- est sisters" [not nam^d]. Wife to have use of prop- erty till son comes of age. Makes wife Hannah ex- ecutrix, and " my loving friends, Francis and Daniel Sayre, and my brother-in-law, Thomas Topping," over- seers and guardian of children.
Dated May 9, 1670. Witnesses, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Cooper, Jr.
The execution of will was confirmed May 30, 16T0, before us, Henry Pierson, John Jessop, Richard Howell, Isaac Halsey. "Thomas Toj)ping, of South- ampton, testifyes that tlie will is, and was, the very will of John White, deceased, and that hee, this de- ponent, wrote ye said will for him, and see him sign and scale ye same, as is also testifyed by ye other wit- nesses, July 1, 1070. Henry Pierson, Clerk of Court of Sessions."
Inventoiy taken by John Howell, Henry Pierson, Edward Howell, John Jennings. House and £bO ; allotment, £o5.
Page 78. — ^Thomas Foster, Rustdorp, L. I., " being on bed of sickness." My will is that my son Thomas shall have that mare that is at Nissaquage, and if the child, my wife now goes withal, shall live, that child shall have a share in it." "My children are to be taught to read English well, and my son to write, when they doe come of age." " And if my wife should
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marry or remaine as she is, and not teacb ye children as aforesayd, then my will is that two cows more be layed out lor y t end, to give ye children learning." Mentions "my brother" {not ruimed)^ ^^ my cousin, Henry Foster," wife (not wam^'fi?), my friends, Thomas Benedict, Wm. Foster, and Daniel Denton, to dispose of estate."
Dated May 22, 1663. Witnesses, Wm. Hallett, John Boylee. Approved by the authorit)^ of Rust- dorp [Jamaica], on Long Island, and recorded by their order June 10, 1663. Anthony Waters, Clerk.
Page 79. — Thomas Hood, New York. "I, Thomas Hood, lately a souldier in ye Gairison of Foi-t James, being since my arrivall taken sick," makes loving friends, Richard Patuni and John Bugby, execu- tors, and leaves them " my share of Log wood in the Ketch, * Society,' now riding at anchor in the n>ad oi New York, of which Tliomas Edwards is mas- ter." '' I give ye summe of 300 guilderja, wampum, or ye value thereof, to be spent among my fellow-souldiers in the Garrison of Fort James." Legacies to friends Jolni Clarke and Richard Charlton.
Dated October 7, 1671. Witnesses, Francis Yates, Jolm Laiuvson. Above executoi^s were confirmed October 14, 1671. States that he had "formerly be(»n a soldier, but had lately come from the West Indies, in the ketch, 'Swiety,^ and had a share of log wood, a chest of silks, and some other things."
.louN II APOKN, Jamaica, leaves to Captain Matthias NiooU ** \\\\ liiM^se in the liands of Mi's. Marshall." To IVttM' Smitli, of Jamaica, a horse. To John, son of Wwx, and Mariraiv Meritt, £10, "to be paid to his
KMclianI l>i>\v, ''io Margaret Wei ham, servant of Wm.
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Merritt, foi* care and trouble in taking cai'e of me in my sickness, ^^0 shillings," to loving Iriend, Benjamin Coe, £o. Makes Elias Doughty, of Flushing, and Anthony Waters, of Jamaica, executors.
Dated October 11, 1671. Witnesses, Otto Gerritts, James Matthews, Cohnraet Ten Eyck, Proved October 27, 1671.
Page 83. — John Hart, of Maspeth Kills, L. I. "A little before his death made a nuncupative will * after this manner.' Gives to eldest son (not named) one shilling, he having already received his poition. To son William one Hog, and to his daughter Sarah an- other. Leaves the Plantation and i*est of goods to his two sons Samuel and William and his two daughtei's Sarah and Su:?an.
"In presenceof Thomas Wandell, and Anne his wife, Humphrey Clay and Sarah his wife, and also other neighbors then present."
Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Hart father of said John Hart, ,1671. Francis Love- lace.
Page 84. — " Whereas Captain John Julius, late commander of the ' Loyal Dorothy ' of Nevis, now at anchor in this port, dyed here, and left Mr. Gabriel Mimeveille, of this city, merchant, his sole executor." He is confirmed as such. " Having due regard to the orders given to said Captain John Jxilius by feii* Charles Wheeler, Governor General, of the Leeward Islands, to whom and his friends the gieater pai't of the cargo doth belong." September 20, 1671. Francis Lovelace,
Whereas Mr. Balthazar De Hart, of this city, mer- chant, did in his will appoint Jan Hendricks Van Bom- mell, Jacob Teunison Kay, and Mons. Jacques Cous- seau his executors, they are confirmed. July 24, 1671.
Page 86. — Thomas Wicks, Huntington. Leaves to wife (not named) the use of one-third of "accommoda-
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tioiis I now live on,"' for life, then to son John. To son Thomas the lot that was John Lewis', and " a lot of meadow I bought of Noah Rogers," also "Nayles to fitt up his house.'' To son John " tlie other two thinls of aceommodations where I now live." Legacies to daughters Rebecca and Martha, and their children (not najntil ). Rest to wife and " four of my cljildren namely: John, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah." Makes Isaac Piatt and Thomas Powell executors.
July o, 167U. Witnesses, Samuel Wood, Caleb Wooil.
Letters of A<lministration granted to "widow Wicks," March \\\ 167L
Page S7. — JoxAS Bowek, Southampton. Leaves to st>u Jose]>h seventeen acres of land at Flying Point, and thive acres in the last Division to be taken at the east i*nd next to Robert Woolley's, one half my meadow on the beach, one half my meadow in Quaga- nantuck, a £' oO right in the ox pasture, and a £50 right of Commt »nage. To son James his portion in cattle. '^ I leave it tt> my wife's liberty to pay to my son Jonathan his portion as she shall see meet." Leaves to wife Hannah u<e of house and land till son Jonah comes of age. If he die undei* age, tlien to go to my son Isaac. If Jonah lives, then Isiiac is to have thirty-one acres of land Iviuir bv Thomas Halsey's, Mentions daughters ynof mimul i Makes " my cousin John Howell, Rich- ard Pv»st and John Jessup executors.
Dated November IS, 1670- Witnesses, John Howell, Jolui Ji-ssup, Proved June 6, 167L
Pa^.,. Si).—- Whereas ^fr. Petrus Stuyvesant, here- tofore iiovernor of these parts, for the States Generall, of the Tnited Pmvinces, and West India Company, de- ceiwisl, did in his last will and testament declaie and apiH.int Mi-s. Judith Bavard, his widow and Relict to be hi^ whole and sole executrix." And the said will having' Iwn pi-esented in ye Mayor's Court, and proof
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made according to Law, the said Judith Bayard is con- firmed, March 7, 167^.
James Naybor, Huntington, " Cooper." Leaves to youngest daughter, Martha, " my Great Trunk and best chest with linnen and woolen clothes." ^'Tomy grand- child, Mercy, when 21, £10, to be raised out of my house in Boston," which I leave to my five daughters, Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Martha. Makes his daughter Martha executrix, and Mr. Wm. Barthole- mew and Goodman Sundall, both of Boston, executors in trust. '* I desire Thomas Scudder and Joseph Bay- ley, of Hunttington, to be helpfull to my daughter Martha as executor."
Dated January 27, 1671. Witnesses, Matthew Owen, Peter Floyd, Joseph Bayley. Proved at Court of Sessions, Southampton, and confirmed March 19, 1G71.
Page 91. — John Hicks, Hempstead, ^' Being weak in body but sound in understanding," makes son Thomas executor, and " he is to pay to my wife Rachel, £100 in cattle, according to wheat at 5 shillings a bushell." Leaves to wife household utensils, " besides her own wearing clothes, and what goods my said wife brought with her to me." I leave to each one of my daughter Haviland's children, a colt." Leaves to daughter Hannah £100, one-third in horses and two- thirds in cattle. Legacies to " children of my son Thomas," and to " my son-in-law Josyas Starr."
Dated April 29, 1672. The will is also sij^ned by his wife Rachel, " in token of her satisfaction. Wit- nesses, Jonah Fordham, Richard Valentine. Pi'oved at Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, June 14, 1672. Anthony Waters, Clerk. Letters of Adnjinistration granted to Thomas Hicks, June 17, 1672.
Page 93. — Inventory of estate of Walnovep.s Lktin, of Dovei*, Staten Island, who hath lately deceased.
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taken l»v Gideon Marlett, Constable, in pi-esence of Pett-r Belew, Simeon Come, Tys Barenson, "and many others then present/' Januar\''l6, 167^. One lot and h.>using, £L000. WTiole is £2,592.
XicHOLAS Stillwell, Staten Island, "Husband- man/' - being weak and sieke," leaves to youngest son Jervmiah an in>n gray mai*e. Leaves to " well l>eloved and afft^^tionate wife Anne '' all lands, houses, and es- tate, autl makes ht- r exeeutor.
Date^l DeoemWr 22, 1671. Witnesses, Nicholas De Meyer, Riohanl Charlton. Letters of Administration graiitnl to wifv Anne, June 17, 1672.
Page ?4. — '• Whereas Claas Mklisk, late an inhabi- tani of thisoity, was by an unhappy accident, returning in h:> sl»v>j\ fi\>ni Virginia to this city, struck over- N^ar\^ into ye sea, by which means he is departed this natriml life/* '^'t^*^ request of his widow, Gretie Av.or.s. that John Poppers anil Hendricks Van Bom- u;r/, miirht W apjx>inteil the administratoi's, they ,^rv ><> ov>nl5n«r^l, Jnly 12, 1672. Children are ineu- tv^:;eA but i;ot nameil.
Px^- ii A— Whereas Gabriel Lyxch, late of New- : >\r.o:t>l ir. testate, his widow Margaret Lynch is a-:v ::::tM administratrix, Septemln^r 3, 1671.
Tac: 5*t*- " WWivas Thomas Ft>STER, heretofore of
K :<: v-rk .J,V.i-< Janwiosi. u[H>n Umg Island, did in his w" s-n;V>-::: h?s widow exeouirix. and she having "\v •t'^* J.>^':»:i ThunsiiHk" they are confirmed as , vv-::oW A;:iriJst 5. I^n. Widow's name not given.
W'-t r> A-^ Jo\ iTMAX Maksii. of Westchester, died in- • -%s V s"d Captain John Plott hanng marrieti his ;, :.K «; t::v>tt iH-mk^n the said Cantain John Plott and '; < XX .tV Anite arv apiH>inteil admuustratoi-s, May 6,
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Pa^e 97. — " Whereas Captain Richard Morris, of this city, merchant, died intestate, leaving a considera- ble estate behind him, and whereas his brother. Colonel Lewis Morris, hath a great interest for the protection of the estate, it is judged requisite that some extraor- dinary cai'e -should be taken." I have thought fit to appoint Mr. Matthias Nicoll, mayor of this city, Cap- tain Thomas Delavall, and Captain Coi*nelius Steen- wych of tlie Council to His Royal Highness' Govern- ment^ Captain John Berry and Mr. Inomas Gibbs to be administrators, this September, 1672. E. Andross."
Page 98. — John Williams, New York. Leaves to Anthony Jansen Turk, '^ all my tools in the house of Henry Morris in New Jersey, as also whatever I have in the house of Anthony Jansen, or elsewhere." And all my land in New Jersey according to the records of Elizabethtown, and he is to pay to Henry Morris a debt of 40 shillings and the funeral charges. Makes Henry Morris executor.
Dated October 10, 1672. Witnesses, Otto Gerritse, John Sharpe. Letters of administration granted to Anthony Jansen Turk, October 15, 1072.
Thomas Terry, Sr., Southold. "I, Thomas Terry, Sen., of Southold, being very sicke and weake." Leaves to beloved wife {not named) fifteen bushels of corn yearly, during her life. Ten bushels to be paid by my son Daniel, and five by my son Thomas. Also house- hold goods and four bushels of apples yearly. "And if my son Daniel marry, and they doe not like to live together, then my son Daniel shall l>uild my wife a convenient house for her comfortable living." To daughter Elizabeth a cow when she marries or comes of age. Legacies to daughter Ruth and daughter Mary Reeve. To son Daniel " my house and accom- modations within ye old bounds, and one half my land at Ackabache." To son Thomas all my land at Cutch- ock, and one half my land at Ackabacke.
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Dated November 26, 1671. Witnesses, Barnabas Wyndes, Barnabas Horton, Thomas Hutchinson, Mar- tha Hutchinson, John Elton. Proved at Court of Sessions, Southold, July 5, 1672. Letters of admin- istration granted to son Daniel, October 15, 1672.
Page 101. — Letters of administration granted to Marj' Dickinson, relict of Philemon Dickinson, late of Southold. *' She beins: made sole executrix in his will, which was proved at Court of Sessions in Southold in Julv last." October 28, 1672.
" Whereas Thomas Badgord, late of this city, mer- chant, died intestate, leaving an estate behind him," Mr. Matthias Xicoll, Mr. John Ryder and Mr. Wm. Critchlow are appointed administrators. October 15, 1072.
Page 102. — John Sticklin, of Jamaica, "Being in gieate paine." Leaves to daughter Loanus £10. " To my daughter Mathew's youngest child " 40 shillings. To Jonathan Mills, one" cow. To eldest daughter of John Loanus, one cow. Rest of estate to his daugh- ter's children {not nafned). Makes '^my son John Smith, mv s; n Saml Matthews," John Foster and Ben- jamin CiH\ oxecutoi-s, '' It is to be understood that the 2 cows mentioned to John Loanus' daughter and to Jonathan Mills wei-e mv wife's, and she gave them as she saw jrtHHl I havin<r*proniised to perform her will."
Pa ti^r^Sept ember 5, 1672. Witnesses, John Fos- ter, Benjamin Coe. Pi-oved and confirmed January 22, 1(>:2,
P-i^^e 104 —''Whereas Xiciiolas Davis, late of KluHle Island, meivhant, dyed intestate leaving an es- tnte upon the which Sarah his relict hath refused to admiiuster or to intermeddle therein. Mr. Jeronymus KlOun- of this city, merchant, DrHenr^i Taylor of thi^ oitv and Mr. John Bound of Flushing, creditors,
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are appointed administrators, February 20, 167§. Thomas Gibbs is appointed instead of Jeronymus Ebbing.
May 13, 1673.
" Whereas Hope Barrints, a carpenter, died intes- tate at Breucklyn upon Long Island, and leaving no relations of wife, children, , or other kindred," Mr. Allard Anthony, Slieiiff of New York, is made ad- ministrator, Febiiiary 28, 1671. Francis Lovelace.
Page 105. — Latimer Sampson, Oyster Bay. "I Latimer Sampson of Oyster Bay, being intended (God permitting) to travel to Barbadoes, and well knowing the Casualty of man's life." Leaves all estate to Grizzell Sylvester, eldest daughter of Nathaniel Syl- vester, of Shelter Island, and makes them executors.
Dated in Shelter Island the 16th day of the month called February in the year 1668. Witnesses Chris- topher Fostei", John Youngs, Isaac Arnold.
Page 106. — Jonathan Davis, Jamaica. ^' Wee un- derwritten coming to ye house which was Jonathan Davis deceased, to make inquiry according to Law, whether he had made any will or no. Answer was made that he had made no written will, only in the hearing of Zacharias Mills and Abigail Darling hee did desire that what estate he left behinde should l)ee for his wife Sarah. And also in regard of his wife's inability to manage her business herself, he desired that his brother Samuel Davis and Nehemiah Smith should be assistants to her and be her Overseeis. The which two men in our hearing did manifest that they was very willing to answer the desire of the party de- ceased, and bee helpfull to the widow as they could. And alsoe for some reasons best known to hei'self, the widow Sarah desired to have a third person added to the other two, which was Wait Smith, unto which all Partyes agreed. Witness our hands, February 8
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1(574. Nathaniel Denton, Constable; John Oldfield, John Bayler, Overseers.
Page 107. — Roger Townsexd, Westchester, '^Be- ing veiy weake and sicke/' leaves to wife Mary all foods and chattels. To my three sons Mordecai, 'honias and John Bedient £10 each. "I reqnest Captain Wni. Lawrence and Mr. Richard Cornell to be overseeis of this my will. That my wife may not in the leaset be prejudiced or injured in any of my estate.'' '• I also give unto ni}' two overseei'S all my tract of Land which I now live upon, which belongs to my Patent, if they please to accept of it at my de- cease. Oidy they shall give unto my three sons be- fore named the sum of £20 apiece, to be paid within a twelve month and a day after my decease." If they refuse to accept it, then it is to go to my said three sons equally.
Dated May 7, 1674. Witnesses, Henry Taylor, Robeit Darkins, Robert Rider. Proved and confirmed April 15, 1(>75. E. Andross.
Page lOS. — John Gerland, New Yoi-k. Leaves to **dear wife Susannah, my riding hoi-se, all other goods except as follows.'' To my son Sylvester " my Sword Pistolis and furniture to them belonging." Leaves leiracies to second son, Matthias, and to Gulian Van leaver, ^*a son by my wife's former husband." "Earn- estly desiriuiT that ray Trusty and well beloved brothei- Mr.' (lulian Ver Planck, and my well beloved friend Francis Rumluuit to be the executoi-s of this will."
Dattnl July lo, 1673. Witnesses, John Carr, Wm. Tom. Kdwani Cant well, Ralph Hutchmson.
** Utvonled for Mr. John Sharpe, who desired to be Administrator,'' etc, February 2(5, 1674.
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upon the request of his daughter Hannah, and son Gideon Wright, the said Gideon Wiight is appointed administrator.
April 12, 1075. E. Andross.
Page 110. — Sarah Davis, widow of Jonathan Davis, late of Jamaica, is confirmed as executor of the nun- cupative will of said Davis, April 1, 1675.
Gulian Ver Planck and Francis Rumbout having renounced the executorship of the will of John Ger- LAND, " publickly in the Mayor's Court." His widow, Sarah Gerland, is confirmed as administratrix, April 15, 1075.
Page 111. — Whereas Philip Johns, late an inhab- itant of this city, died intestate. His widow, Mary Johns, is made Administratrix, April 15, 1675.
Pao^e 112. — "Whereas Anthony Waters, late of Jamaica, upon Long Island, died intestate." His wid- ow Rachel Waters, is appointed administratrix. April 15, 1675.
Page 113. — "Whereas Samuel Lane, late a Soul- dier in this Garrison, died intestate, having no i*e- lations or kindred in these parts." Alexander Ward- rappe, " one of his fellow souldiers," is appointed as administrator. April 26, 1675.
John Elton, Southold. " Being veiy weake." Leaves one half of movable estate to wife, the other half to Isaac Ovei'ton. Leaves to wife one half of lands and houses during life. After her decease the whole to go to Isaac Overton, " my sister's son." To daughter in law, Anna Nicolls, £10, in cattle. Makes his "trusty and well beloved fi'ieuds," Mr. Joshua Hobert and Mr. Thomas Hutchinson executors, and they are " to use all decent means to promote the wel-
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far^f of inv estate, and to counsel an<] direct mv dear wife and kin<*niaii, a.s may be mo<t to God's gloiy, and their own irood."
Dated April 11*, 1675. Witnesses, Mary Wells, P)lizahetli Claike. Proved at Court of Sessions, held at Southold, June 3, 1675. Inventory taken amount- ing to £123.
I'a^'e 114. — "Whereas Isaac Bedloe of this citv, merchant, died intestate, in or aUout the month of Fehjuary, 1675- Who having V)een intrusted with great sums of money, and considerable quantities of grKirls by the late Governor, Colonel Francis Lovelace, aH his factor ; he was thereby involved in many and great accr>unts, And his widow ElizaV>eth Bedloe having been sued by some of the creditors.^' Ujwn her applicatiiiu she is appointed administratrix, Au- gust i)j 1675.
Page 116. — "Whereas Balthazar de Hart, by his last will, did appriint Jau Hendricks Von Brommell, Jacob Teunison i)e Kay, and Juc<pies Cousseau as his executors, and whereas his brothers and heii-s, Daniel, Matthias and Ja(robus l)e Ilart have petitioned that they nuiy have the administrati^m of his estate." It is granted August S), 1675.
Page 1 1 7. -" Whereas Roger Rugg, merchant, of this (^ity, (ly(*d lately without making any formal will, yet by a nuncupative will, l)ef()re sufficient testi- mony, Honu*, short time before his decease, bequeathed his (istate to Mr. John Rider and his wife of this city, and desiring Captain Nathaniel Davenport to be as- sisting nnto tln»m, and having made proof of the will before the Court of Mayor and Aldermen." The said John IThh'r is nnnh^ n<lministrator, August 1>, 1C75.
MiillhiaM |)e Hart and Jac()l>us De Hart, petition thill IIh' ndniini^l ration of the estate of their deceased
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brother Balthazar De Hart, may be granted to their brother, Daniel De Hart alone, August 5, 1675.
Page 118. — "Whereas Edmund Farrington, of Flushing, upon Long Island, in his will appointed his wife Dorothy his executor, and the original having been transmitted to the Office of Record, where it now remains." The said Dorothy is confirmed as executrix, July 1, 1675.
" Whereas Matthias De Hart, late of this city, merchant, did in his will aj)point Mr. Peter Stouten- burgh, Mr. Samuel Edsall, and Mr. Hendricks Will- iams, as administiatois in Trust." They are confirmed, September 1, 1675.
Page 119 — Joshua Hubbard and Thomas Hutchin- son were confirmed as executors of the will of John Elton, late of Southold, September 10, 1675.
Page 120. — "Whereas Francis Mtinsy, late of Se- talcot, upon Long Island, died intestate." His wife Hannah is appointed administratrix, September 10, 1675.
" Whereas Thomas Brush, late of Huntington, upon Long Island, died intestate." His son Thomas is made administratoi', September 10, 1675.
"The apprizemeiit of the inventory amounts to £306 128.J as returned to the Court of Sessions."
Page 121. — "Whereas Captain John Underuill, late of Killingworth, within the jurisdiction of Oyster Bay, upon Long Island, did in his will bequeath his whole estate to his wife Elizabeth, during widowhood, and did appoint his eldest son John, with othei's, to be trustees for his children," and the said Elizabeth has since deceased, the said John Underhill is made ad- ministrator, November 4, 1675.
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Page 122. — "Whereas Mr. John Winder, mer- chant, and Alderman of this city, deceased, did make a nuncupative \rill, and did leave his whole estate to his wife Sarah, and proof having been made," she is made admini^^tratrix, September 29, IriJo.
Nuncupative will of John Winder. " 1 leave my whole estate to my wife, and to her disposing.^ In presence of us undersi<i;ned witnesses, September 27, 1675. Anthony Brochuolst, John Laurence, Sr.
Page 123. — Hexry Perrixg, Brookhaven, *' Beinc** weak in Inxly," directs his Ixxly " to be decently buiied in the Burval Place of Brookhaven." Leaves to wife Hannah all lands and goiwls in Brookhaven, or else- whei*e, durincr her life or widowhood. Leaves to son- in-law Joseph Longbothem, 40 acres of land as fol- loweth, namelv, 9 aci-es in the old field of said town, whei-eof 3 aci-es joins eastwaixl on Andrew Miller's lot, and west on Gixxlman Riggs, 6 acres at the rock, formerlv belonirinii: to James Cook. Also 9 acres of my Home lot, 5 acres at Newtown, joining west on G^xxlman Fancy's lot, and east to the commons, and 3 acres more at Newtown of the last division betwixt Mr. WomlhulPs and Gomlman William's lots. Also 14 acres at the old man's, when the division shall be made. Leaves to son-in-law Jacob Longbothem, and
of the mill durinir her life," *'and she and her children arc to be Toll free,'' " my dauorhtei-s-in-law Joana Smith an;l Judith Lonirbothem shall be Toll free at said mill." Li'avesti> son-in-law Jacob Longl)othem one half acre of land '' adjoining my orchard." Makes Jonathan Smith, of Smithfield (Smithtown), and Wm. Satterly, of Hri>okhaven, executors.
1 »ated December 1, 1074. That the piemises are the iv^\] will and testament of Heniy Perring is deposed bv Nathaniel Bi-ewster before me. John Woodhull.
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Letters of administration granted to Hannah Perring February 1, 1675.
[Note. — ^The term "sons in law" in above will probabl}^ means stepsons. " Old mans " is now Port Jefferson.]
Page 125. — "The deposition of Katharine Fancy, aged about forty-eight. That she being at the house 01 Henry Perring about a week before he dyed, she heard the said Henry Perring say that he would give his daughter Hannah Perring all his own accomoda- tions belonging to him in the Towne, and at the South wdth the three islands that was given to him l)y the Towne, and the ground that did adjoin to his son Joseph Longbothem's lot, for which she was to give to said Joseph as much at the upper end of his lot. And the said Perring's wife being by he told her she should have the management ana disposal of all his estate dur- ing her life, unless his daughter Hannah should marry, and after his death his daughter Hannah should have half, and after his wife's death the other half."
Sworn to before me, June 28, 1674. Mathias NicoU.
Inventory taken by Richard Woodhull, John Tuckei*, John Jenners. Mentions dwelling house, barn, orchard, two accommodations of upland and meadow. No prices or valuation given.
Page 127.— Wm. Beti's, Yonkers. "The Twelfth day of the Twelfth month 1673."
" I William Betts of the Yonckers Plantation, in the Jurisdiction now of New Oranc^e so called." Leaves to wife Alice, "house, barn and home lot, and meadows that are lying l)y my house lot," also one third of my lot in the Planting Field, during her life. Also leaves her household goods. Leaves to son Samuel Betts, after his wife's decease, the said house. Home lot and mead- ows, and one third of all lands in the Yonckers Plan- tation. Also a Home lot next to the home lot of Good-
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man Xewman, in the To\vn of Westchester. Also six acres of niea^iow next to Samel Barrets, in the west meat low of Westchester. Leaves to son Hopestill Betts, one third of his lands in the Planting Field, and one third of the rest of his lands in the \onckei*8 Planta- tion. Also '' eight acres of fresh meadow lying to the west of Long neck in Westchester." Leaves to son John Betts, one third of land in the Planting Field and one thii-d of land in the Yonckers Plantation, also two six acre lots of meadow in the west meadow of Westches- tt'i*, next to Consider Woo<]s, and six acres I bought of C'regit^r, next to Consider Woods, and the other six acre lot Ivina: between the meadow of Edward Walters and meadow of Joseph Hunt, of Westchester. And he is to live with his mother during her life, and manage her farm and stock. Also leaves to son John, " my house and orchard and two home lots next to the orchard, and eleven acres of upland bv the west meadow and one and a quarter acres of salt meadow on the south enil of Quimby's neck, all of which lie in the bounds of Westchester." Leaves to daughter Mehitabel Tippetts 20 shillings. To John Barrett, son of Samuel Barrett, twenty acres of upland, eastward upon the hills by Eastciiester path in the Yonckei-s Plantation, and one acre in the west meadows, '' my meadow at Yonckers which hath been wrongfully taken fi-om me," if lecov- ered is left to his thi-ee sons.
Witnesses, Francis French, John Barrett. Wife Alice Betts is confirmeil as executrix, January 2, 1675.
Paire i;^0.— Letters of Administration granted to Captain Xathaniel Svlvester and Grizell Sylvester, on the estate of Latimer Sampson, February 18, 1675.
•• Whei-ea^ Captain Iiiomas Carle, of Hempstead, upi>n Lon^- Island, dieil intestate, upon the petition of his widow, Sarah Carle, that Letters of Administra- tion mi^-ht l>eirrauteii to her, and that her father James Ilalstea^l, audVr brother Timothy Halstead, of Hemp-
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stead, might be made overseers." It was gi*anted March 25, 167f
Page 131. — Samuel Moore, " merchant," New York. Nuncupative Will. " I leave my whole estate to my ^vife to be at her disposal!. " In presence of us under- writtei's. January 2 1 , 167|^. Nicholas De Myer, Dan'l De Hart. Sworn before me June 21, 1675.
Page 132. — The inventory taken by Peter Jacobs Manus and Jacobus Vandewater is veiy extensive, and enumerating all kinds of woolen and linen dry goods. Amount not given.
Page 134. — " Whereas Samuel Moore, of this city, merchant, dyed, without making any formal will, yet did leave a nuncupative l>efore sufficient testimonies." His widow, Naomi Moore, is appointed administratrix. March 25, 1676.
Page 135. — Inventory of estate of George Tippetta, of Yonckers, late deceased, taken September 29, 1675, by Thomas Hunt, Sr., of Westchester, Wm. Hayden, of Eastchester, and Edward Griffing, of Flushing. "Tract of land and meadow be purchased of Elias Doughty, with the new dwelling house, orchard and barn." £100.
Debts owing to Captain John Manning, "Blyden- burgh of New York," Kobert Story, Thomas Pritchard, John Cooley, Timothy Wintei-, Westchester, Thomas Fari-ington, Westchester, John Hadding, John Baker, of Fordham, John Veale, of Westchester.
Page 136. — " Whereas Lewis VixTREr, of the Yonckers, died intestate." His widow, Mehitabel, is made administratrix. March 25, 1676.
Page 137. — Richard Terry, Southold. Leaves to wife, Abigail, during her life, " the acconimodations in
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Town, and house and lot that properly l>elong8 to the house, that is the 4 acres joins to the house, with the orchard. And 8 acres of land that lyes at the North Sea, and 2 acres in Calves neck, and 1 acre in the old field, and 2 acres of meadow in the Great meadow at Catch- ache." Leaves to son Gei-shom, " one half of my wckhI land at Catchache." To son Samuel the other half, "and a piece of meadow that was my brother Thomas Terry's." Leaves to daughter Abigail 20 acres of land lying in the Fort neck to her and her heii's, " that is to say, Thomas Rider's heirs." Leaves to si)ns Nathaniel and Richard, "my house and the lan<l which I live uj)on here at Squash neck," with the meadow in Fresh meadow when Richaid is twenty-one. Leaves to son John, after his wife's decease, " the house and accommodations in Towne." "I leave all my children to be at mv wife's command, to be educated and l)i-ought up, both for the good of their Souls and Bodys,'' till the sons ai'e twenty-one and the daughters eighteen. Leaves to son Samuel two acres of meadow at Ackal)ache. Not dated. Makes wife and son Ger- sliom executors. Witnesses, Barnabas Wyndes, Sarah
Wyndes.
" PosTSCRiiT. — When my wife see cause to live in the Towne, my three eldest sons are to fitt and repair her house in a habitable and comfortable manner."
The will having been j)roved at last Court of Ses- sions in Southold, the executors were confirmed May 13, \iuC>.
Pa^^e 13*.). — The testimony of John Clarke of West- chester concerning Tho3Ias Skabrooke. Aged about twentv-nine years. This deponent sayeth, that when theie was an Alarm of Indyans, being at Castle Hill loaded with ammunition, last summer, the deponent was then a sojourner within the home of Thomas Sea- brooke was commanded among others to go to Cap- tain Osborne's hou^e. And at his gomg away, he the said Thomas Seabrooke, took his wife, the now j)resent
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Widow Seabrook by the hand in the door as he was going out and said, Wife I am going out. I know not but I may be knocked on the head. If I never come again I give all I have to thee, meaning his wife. And further said to this deponent. Pray take notice what I say. And further sayth not. May 15, 1676. Sworn beiore me. John Pell.
Page 140. — The testinjony of Penelope Cook, aged about fifty years, concerning Thomas Seabrooke. This deponent saith that Thomas Seabrooke of Westchester, being some time last winter at Consider Woods, he did declare that hee was going over to Long Island, and at the same time did say, that whensoever he did dye he would make his wife full and whole executor, and give all to her, his wife and nobody else should have anything to do with anything he had, but his wife. And further sayeth not.
Sworn before me, John Pell. Westchester, May 15, 1076.
Inventory of estate of Thomas Seabrooke, who "dyed at Westchester the 17th of December 1675. One House and home lot. 9 acrea in the Field. 12 acres of meadow. £90. Total £146.06s. Edward Waters, Thomas Mollinex, Nicholas Bayley.
Page 141. — His widow Mary Seabrooke appointed administratrix May 20, 1676.
William Purrier, of Southold, " In perfect health of body," makes his grandson James Reeve, "now liv- ing with me," his sole executor, and desires him to take his mother, my eldest daughter Mary Reeve, into his family and provide for her during life. If she re- fuse, then he is to pay her 20 Nobles yearly. '*I leave to my two youngest daughters, Sarah Mapes and Martha Osmun £20 each." To "Isaac Reeve who now lives with me," two oxen. To my grand
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child Mary Wyndes, one cow. To Thomas Terrill who mairied my gi'and daughter Mary Reeve, two acres of land by his dwelling house. To gi-and son James Reeve all my dwelling house, lands and mead- ows. Dated December 13, 1671. Witnesses Nicholas Eades, John Youngs. James Reeve is confiimed as executor May 13, 1670.
Page 144. — "Whereas Roger Townsknd, late of Westchester, did appoint Richard Cornell and Captahi Wm. Lawienee as liis executors. They were dismissed, with their consent, and Captain Richard Osborne, who married Maiy the widow of said Roger Townsend, was appointed administrator May 25, 1676.
Paire 1 45. — Margaret Toe, Newtown. " Widow." Leaves *' to my two sons Jacob Reder and Isaac Redei-, my dwelling house and land and orchard, and lot containing about 7 acres. All of which is in the bounds of Newtown," bounded south by the street, east by John Reder^s lot, north by the cart way that goes up into the lots. Also a parcel of land, 15 acres frontincr the hififhwav on the north side of the Town, the rear joining Smith's meadow, the south east side joining JSaml Mooi-e's Lot. Leaves to her three sons Jacob, Isaac and Jeremy Reder, a "parcel of salt meadow on the east siJe of the towne, between two pieces of meadow belonging to Thomas Stevens, front- ui^r to the Commons, the rear by Flushing creek. Also 6 acres of Fresh meadow joining the east end of Traines meadow. Also 3 aci-es of meadow joining the west end of a necke commonly called Seller's neck. Also 3 acres joining the south side of a ueck called houix Neck.
Dated February 22, 1675. Witnesses, Joseph Re- der, Daniel Phillips. Lettei-s of Administration granted to the three sons, July 18, 1876.
Paire 147, — " Whei'eas Edward Rawlins of this city, meivhant, was lately unfortunately drowned, and
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died intestate." Having goods, etc., in partnership with Isaac Continho, Isaac Perero, and Abraham and Aaron Parveh, to the amount of £277, as appeals by an inventory made by John Innyan, Cornelius Steen* wych, Nicholas Bayard, and Nicholas Blashe. ITie said Isaac Continho is made administrator October 20, 1G76.
Page 148, — To the Rt Hon. Edmund Andross Esq. Lieutenant and Governor-Generall, under His Royal Highness James, Duke of York and Albany, of all His Majesty's Territories in America, &c.
" Wee the Mayor and Aldermen of this city of New York, Hereby certify that whereas there was several goods and merchandizes in company with Isaac Perero, Abraham and Isaac Parveh, which said goods were consigned to Isaac Continho and Edward Rawlins, in Company. And the said Edward Rawlins being lately drowned, and an Inventory thereof of the estate so consigned in company was made the 17th of this instant Octobei', under the hands of Cornelius Steen- wych, John Innyan, Nicholas Bayard and Nicholas Blaske, amounting to £277, 19s., 6d. Reference thereto had may appear. And the said Isaac Continho having not only exhibited the said Inventory unto the Court, and also given sufficient Security to our Sover- eign Lord the King, Charles the 2nd &c. in the sum of £500 to answer the same. Therefore hereby prays your Honour that you will \)e pleased to grant him Letters of Administration of the said estate in com- pany."
" Whereas Samukl Boory, late of Jamaica upon Long Island, died without making any formal will, yet before sufficient testimony, as his nuncupative will de- clared his mind and will to be, that the four persons hereinafter named should be overseers or Trustees to take charge of his children, namely John Buys and Dirck Storm of Bruyklin with Titus Serix and Minnie
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Johauis of Flatbush, which tioist they have accepted, and Elizabeth Boory has consented thei-eto." The same are a]>pointed adniinistratoi*s in Trust August 13, 1G75.
Page 149. — ''AVhereas John Lane, late of New- castle, in Delaware, died intestate, leaving no foimal will, yet as a nuncupative will, did, l>efore sufficient testimony, appoint George Moore of the same place, to be his executoi-, of the which proof has l)een made before the Court at New Castle." The said Geoi-ge Moore is made administrator, September 19, 1679.
Page 150. — " Whereas Richard Stretton, late of East Hampton, uiK)n Long Island, did in his last will appoint his wife Elizabeth to be his executor, and
t)roof having been made at the last Court of Sessions leld at Southol<l,.the original will having been trans- mitted to the office of Records in this place." The said Elizabeth is confirmed as executiix October 2, 1076.
"Whereas Mr. Robert Sandford, of the Island of Barbadoes, merchant, by an unhappy accident came to be drowned in the harbour near this city, and died intestate." Upon the petition of his uncle. Captain Wm. Sandford, that he may have Letters of Adminis- tration. They are granted October 1>, 1G76.
Paoe 151. — *' Whereas Paulus Richards, late of Staten Island, dyed, and in his will bequeathed the greatest part of his estate to Paulus Richards of this city, merchant, his friend and countryman, and thei-e not being any of his near relatives in this countiyr," upon his j)etition, the said Paulus Richards is made administrator, November 8, 1670.
"Whereas Fkancis Bloodgood, late of Flushing, upon Long Island, in his last will left all estate to
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bis wife iilizabeth Bloodgood, and made her execu- trix, which having been proved, is transmitted to the office of Records. And the Constable and over- seer» having taken security from said Elizabeth," she is confirmed January 13, 167^.
Page 152. — "Whereas Juffrow Antonio Slaok- BOOM, late of Schanectade, near AH an}', is lately dead, and in her will did appoint William Beekman, Sr., of this city, her executor." Upon his petition Letters of Administration weie gi*anted January 15, 167^. (She was aunt to the wife of Wm. Beek- man.)
Page 153. — " Whei'eas Richard Gibbs, late of this city, felt maker, died intestate, and his widow Eliza- beth having taken an inventoiy into the Mayor's Court," upon her petition Lettei's were granted February 24, 167f
Ralph Hunt, Newtown. ''It is my will to have my son Edwai'd sole executor, and he is to give to his other three brothejs as they come of age, their portions by equal divisions." "As for my daughter Mary, I doe give her two cows, six sheep, and the feather bed I now lye on." "As to my daughter Annans three children I give to each of them a sheep." This will of mine being writ when I had my perfect memory, although very sicke and weake. Captain Betts and John Burroughs I do desire to be overseers with my son-in-law Theophilus Phillij)s." Dated January 12, 167^. Witnesses, Edward Stevenson, John Hayter, Thomas Morell.
Codicil January 13, 1<57^, "my daughter Anna shall have as good a portion with that she hath al- ready as any of the rest of my children. And as for the red coat she now has in possession, it is to be valued and one-half given to my daughter Mary."
Witnesses, Joseph Burroughs, Edward Hunt. Ad-
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ministration granted to son Edward February 26, 167f
Page 1 55- — " Whereas Wm, Pigeon, late of Flush- ing, upon Long Island, did m his will appoint Captain Win, Laurence to be his executor." Upon his ap- plication Letters of Administration are granted March 19, 167f
"Whereas the petition of Margaret Backer, re- ferred to the Court of Mayor and Aldermen, setting forth that her husband Jacob Backer, about eight years since, departed from her leaving her with three small children, in a very poor condition, without making any provision for payment of his debts or for the maintenance of his family, and that now Mr. Geritt Van Tright, one of ye creditors hath sued her for his debt, which will undoubtedly provoke the rest of ye creditors to doe ye lyke." And that " she very much doubts of his life, not having in several years had any letter or advice from him, but various reports of his death, since his departure from Holland to the Fast Indies." Upon her petition Letters of Administration were granted July 27, 1677.
Page 156. — "Whereas John Cooper, of Southamp- ton, upon Long Island, died intestate, and Sarah his widow hath petitioned to me, by reason of the great distance of the Court of Sessions, for Letters of Ad- ministration," they are granted July 8, 1677.
Page 157. — Whereas Philip Lane, of this city, chirurgeon, died intestate, and Mary his wife having petitioned for Letters of Administration, they are granted August 15, 1677.
Entered for Thomas Bonnett, the following Pro- bate September 12, 1677.
" Barbadoes. By His Excellency. Know yee that .
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upon the 30th day of October, in ye yeaie of our Lord God, 1676, and in ye eight and twentieth year of the reigne of our Sovereigne Lord, Charles ye Second, Etc. Before me the last will and Testament of Thom- as Bonnett of this Island, Gent, deceased was duly proved and allowed, and Thomas Bonnett, Jj*., son to ye said deceased is admitted and allowed as executor. Given under my hand ye 15 day of June, 1677. J. Atkins. Edwin Stede, Dep. Sec.
Page 158. — "Whereas Anthony Jansen of this city, died intestate, upon the petition of Mattice Grevenrat, his widow, she having produced an inventory, and likewise produced a contract made between her said husband and herself before marriage, that the longest liver of them should remain in full possession of all the estate during the survivoj's life." Letters of ad- ministration were gj'anted to her March 25, 1677.
"Southampton, March 8, 167 J. An Appjizal of the estate of late deceased John Cooper, taken this day out of the account formerly taken by ye overseers appointed by the Five men chosen to it by this pres- ent Court of Sessions." Land at North Sea, £50. The Last Division at Meacocks, £60. The Close in Great Plain, £40. Several Parcels of land and mead- ow in Shinecock Plains, £40. 10 acres by the ox Pasture gate, 12 acres layed out north of John Jag- ffers Close, 150 acres at Southold, £40. House, Home lot, barn, all buildings and fences, £380. Commonage, £100. Taken by Edwai'd Howell, John Jessup, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Topping, Obadiah Rogers. Debts due to Ellis Cook, Henry Piei'son.
Page 161. — Inventory of estate of Mr. John Winder taken by John Lawrence, Sr., and Richard Mann.
[This inventory is of great lengtli, covering several pages, and mostly composed of diy goods in woollen
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and liwen. A very long list of debts due from a great multitude of people, including it would seem almost every business man in the citv.]
Page 185.— "Agreement made this 26 November, 1674, between Mr. Joseph Fordham, and his mother, Mi-s. Elizabeth Foi-dhara, of the one part, and Mr. Jonah Foixlham by his agent, Lieutenant Edwai-d Howell, and Edward Howell himself and wife Mary, and respecting John Fordham and Mrs. Hannah Clarke, daughter of Mr. Robert Foi'dham, deceased. Which Agreement is a Total and final Conclusion.
'* Fii-st Tliat Mr. Joseph Fordham with his moth- er, Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham, shall bee lawfully pos- sessetl as executors of the estate of said Mr. Robert Foixlham.
'* Second. That the said Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham shall have one third of the movable goods as apj)rajzed. "Third. That the said Mr. Joseph Fordham shall have for him and his heirs the <£250 alotment now in his possession, and part of his father's accommodations in this Towne, with two-thirds of the movables.
'* Fourth. That John Fordham shall have 45 acres of land which were his father's, and is lying at Meac- cocks within fence, with a Home Lot in the Town Plot adjoining to Mr. Robert Fordham's home accommo- dations commonly calleil Jonas his lot, being 3 acies. Also £75 in cnrrent pay.
•* Fifth. Jonah Fonlham shall have £100 of the livin<r stocks which is of his deceased father's estate. Also^the lKH>ks bequeathed to him by his father in his life time. Also 50 acres of land foi-merly laid out to Mr. Rol>ert Fonlham, lying asfainst the mill path be- tween the Towne and the ifollow commonly called Little worth, and £50 of commonage. Also a little par- cel oi laud, 3 acivs, lyinff in Captains Neck between John WiHHlrulF and "^ Ellis Cook. Also 4^ acres of land in the Little Plain and one Home Lot, 3 acres, which Mr. RoWrt Fonlham bought of Mr. Bjowne.
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'* Sixth. Lieut. Edward Howell and wife Marv shall have 40 acres of land at Meacocks unfenced or not yet layed out, and 20 acres in the next division, where Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham shall appoint, and a £50 right of commonage. Also 2 lotments of meadow in Shine- cock neck, and £iO of the living stock.
"Seventh. Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham shall satisfy her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Clarke, for what is due her, out of her third of the estate.
"Eighth. H John Fordham become chargeable to them with whom he may dwell, it shall be made up out of his estate. Elizabeth Fordham, Joseph Ford- ham, Edward Howell, Mary Howell.
"Witnesses, John Howell, John Youngs, Henry Piei*-
son."
Page 188. — "Whereas Robert Fordham, of South- ampton in the East Riding of Yorkshire, upon Long Island, minister, dyed in or about the month of No- vember, 1674, leaving no formal will in writing, yet as a nuncupative will before sufficient testimony did de- clare his will to bee that Joseph, his son, should have his House and Land, at Southampton. Aftei- which an Agreement was made by said Joseph Fordham and his mother Elizabeth, on one part, and the rest of the brothers and sisters, on the other part, by which each has quietly possessed his proportion, and ju-oof of the said nuncupative will having been made at last Court of Sessions held at Southampton, March 8 last, the said Joseph and Elizabeth Fordham ai*e confirmed as administrators. March 25, 167|. By order of Coun- cil. Matthias Nicoll, Sec."
Page 189. — The deposition of Captain John Howell, aged al)Out forty-eight years, being deposed saith, ''that three or foui* days before Mi*. Robert Fordham died, being sent for to Mr. Robert Ford ham ^s house, hee went into Mr. Fordham's new room. Mr. Ford- ham lay sick upon ye bed, this dej)oneut asking him
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how he did. Mr. Fordham answered hee was ill. This deponent thereupon moved him to set his house in order, and used some arguments to persuade him. Mrs. James bein^ present did persuade him to the same purpose, and finding that nothing would prevail, Mrs. Fordham being present desired this deponent to ask Mr. Fordham who should have his house and land. He answered, Joseph. Then this deponent asked him what hee would doe for his son Jonah, and Mr. Ford- ham answered, a small matter. Twenty pounds. This deponent told him it was a small matter, indeed, and said hee was his son. Said Mr. Fordham, a rebel ious son, and said hee had given him many twenty pounds and he had wasted them, and he was not bound to give to rebelious children. And further mention being made about his son John, Mr. Fordham asked who it was best John should be left withal, and this deponent answered he thought with Joseph, and Mr. Fordham said hee thought soe too. Mrs. Katharine James at- tests to the truth of what is above mentioned (only as to the many 20 pounds given Jonah) and they both testify that to their apprehensions Mr. Fordham was in his right mind."
Taken upon oath the 27th November, 1674, be- fore me. John Youngs.
[Note. — The lands mentioned in the foregoing docu- ments are all in the town of Southampton, and for theii' location the reader is i*eferred to tne Printed Town Records. Mi*s. Katharine James was the wife of Kev. Thomas James, of East Hampton, W. S. P.]
Page 190. — George Cook, New York. "I George Cook, Gent, being sicke." Leaves all his estate to " dear and loving wife " (not nanied)^ and makes her executrix. January 28, 1677.
"The 28, Jan. 1677. I doe hereby desire and ap- point my loving friends John Pell, Esq., Mr. Francis Runibout and Mr. Nicholas Bayard and Mr. Johanes Van Br ugh to be overseers."
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Samuel Leete, Gent., aged thirty-nine or thereabouts, makes oath that on the 28th of January last, being sent for to Mr. Geoi'ge Cook's deceased to make his will, which he did, as the same is hereto annexed, and read the same to deceased, who approved and liked of the same, and desired him to leave the same with him. And the next day being the 29th of Jannaiy, this de- ponent came to the testator's house, he being in bed, and asked him if he had signed the said will. He answered in presence of Mr. Abraham Corbett, noe, but all the goods and estate I leave to Martha, my wife. Samuel Leete.
February 11, 1677.
Abraham Corbett aged sixty, who says that on Jan- uary 29th last, he heard Mr. George Cook in his pres- ence. Ml'. Samuel Leete being by, say that all estate I have what soever I give unto Martha my wife.
February 11, 1677. Abraham Corbett.
Inventory of estate taken by John Lawrence, Nicho- las Bayard, Johanes Van Brughen, Abraham Corbett. Amounts to £96, 18s, 6d.
Page 192. — Letters of Administration granted to Mrs. Martha Cook, February 15, 1677.
Page 193. — Whereas Wm. Browne, heretofore of Gravesend, upon Long Island, and late of Middleton in New Jersey, died intestate, and John Brown of Mid- dleton his eldest son having made application for Let- ters of Administration, they were granted January 21, 1677.
Page 194. — Whereas Cornelius Dircksen, late of this city died intestate, and Gretie his widow hath made application to the Court of Mayor and Aldermen, for Letters of Administration, they are granted May 9, 1678.
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"Whereas Carsen Jans Eggert of this city did in his last will bequeath his estate pai't by way of legacy, and the rest to be disposed of by way of gifts to his next relations, that is to say the sum of 500 guilders, wampum, to the Lutheran Church, as a legacy, and to his sister Greetye Jans, wife of Jacob Petersen, 150 guilders, wampum, the rest to be divided equally be- tween his brothel' Dirck Jansen De Groot, his sister Greetye Jansen, and Bruyn Ages, the son of his other sister, Annatje Jans and Bruyn Ages, both deceased, making Hendrick Williams and David Westells execu- tors, as in said will, and additions the 7th and 19th of April last. The same was confirmed May 9. 1678.
Page 195. — Whereas Simon Drovin, of Flushing, in his will made Magdalen Ledowychs his widow, the ex- ecutor and to possess his estate for life, and she at the Court of Sessions held at Jamaica the 13th of this month made proof of the same. The same is confirmed June 24, 1678.
Page 190. — Whereas Dorothy Farrington, widow and executrix of the will of Edmund Farrington, late of Flushing, died intestate, and her eldest son John Farrington making application, on the 13tli of this month, for Letters of Administration. They were granted, June 24, 1678.
Whereas Ambrose Sutton of Staten Island, did in his last will, make Obadiah Holmes, of the same place, his executor, and proof having l)een made at Court of Sessions held at Gravesend, in June last. The same is confirmed July 8, 1678.
Page 197. — Whereas Mary Jansen, widow of Gou- vert Lockermans, did in her will appoint her kinsman Mr. Jolianes Van Brugh and Mr. Francis llumbout, one of the Aldermen of this city, lier executors, in Trust. Said will being dated May 7, 1677, with a
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codicil November 1, 1677. They are confirmed June 8, 1678.
Page 198. — Whereas Malliard Jourd, late of Sta- ten Island, in his will, gave all his estate to his wife, Elizabeth Daman, for the maintenance of herself and children, and nominating David Demarest and Joast Van Oblinus, as executors in Trust. " And it soe hap- pening that the said Elizabeth hath since joyned her- self in marriage to another person upon Staten Island." And the said executors have neglected their duty in regard to said estate, of which complaint was made to Court of Sessions at Gravesend in June last, who ap- pointed Mr. Paulus Richards, merchant, and Obadiah Holmes, of Staten Island, to be executois. They are confirmed July 8, 1678.
Page 199. — Thomas Halsey, Southampton. ''I Thomas Halsey, being in a right mind and sound judg- ment," leaves to wife, "one woollen wheel and one lin- nen wheel, my little Iron Pott, and a Yellow Kugg, and one white Dutch blanket, and 4 bushels of wheate to be paid yearly, as long as she liveth, and 4 sheep." Leaves to son Thomas, " my house and home lot, and the beach lot, and the Little Plain close, and the little close on the south side of Mr. Raynor's, commonly called Troublesome, and the close at the mill neck called Pe- ter's close, and the lot I had in the last Division at Meacocks." Leaves to son Isaac, " my close at the head of the creek, and 5 acres adjoining, and o acres in the Great Plain in the ten acre lots, and 3 acres at the town pond, and 10 acres in the ox pastui-e, and the Gin lots, and 4^ aci*es in the Little Plain, and 20 acres in the next Division, and he is to have his choice out of my £300 of Commonage in lieu of the land at Sagapanack." The remainder of all Divisions is to be divided equally between my sons Thomas and Daniel, and Hog neck to be divided also. Isaac is also to have the lot of meadow at Seponack
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on the north side, and one acre at Halsey's neck, and half the meadow on the south beach, the other half to my son Daniel. Leaves to son Daniel, one lot of mea- dow at Seponack, and the eastermost two acres in the Little Plain, and the home lot I bought of Mr. Smith, my land at Quogue and Noith side, and Hog Neck, to be divided equally between my sons. Legacy to daugh- ter Elizabeth, wife of Kichai^d Howell.
Dated July 2^, 1677. Proved March, 1679. Wit- nesses, Richard Bari'ett, John Else. The sons Isaac and Thomas were confirmed as executoi^s July 8, 1679.
Page 200. — Inventory not on record, but mentioned as amounting to £672.
gAMUEL Clakkk, Southampton. "After my wife's decease, all my lands and meadows, to be equally di- vided among my two sons Samuel and Edmund. What I have given to Samuel is to be part of his share, only Samuel is ti> have the home lot, housing and orchard. The land calletl Homesis I cfiveto my son Edmund for his home lot. If my son Edmund settles here, then Samuel is to allow him towards his building the sum of £15. My mill is to be divided between Samuel and Edmund, and the latter is to have a £50 right of Ci»mmonage. leaves a sheep to each of his daughters, Sarah, Marv, Susannah and ^lartha. Makes his wife {not namcJ) and his sons executoi-s.
Pattnl Mav II, 167o. Witnesses, John Howell, I'harles Sturinv, John Laughton. Pi-oved February 24, 1678.
Paire 202. — Inventory taken by Obadiah Rogers Johu'^Je.Jup, Thomas CJooper and John Jagger :
The OKI House half the barn and Home Lot, £40, mt^ndo w, 1 4 acres, £H0. The Clay Pitts ^ acres, £ 1 5 ; 20 aiMvs at Meacocks, .£14 ; a £50 right of Commonage, 1*24 : one home lot lying at Uoraesis, £6. The whole invontorv amounts to £384 Us. . o .i
r\oTK.— There weiv two Samuel Clarkes, m oouth-
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ampton, one known as Samuel Clarke of Old Town, the other as Samuel Clarke of North Sea. The latter is the testator of the above will. — W. S. P.]
Page 203. — John Jennkrs, Bi'ookhaven. " I John Jenners of Brookhaven, aliuH Seatalcutt, on Long Island.'' Leaves to wife Alice the use of house and all accommodations during life, '' and if my wife judge it fitting she may sell the same. It is my intention that my children may hei'eby stand the more obliged to carry themselves dutifull to their mother, soe that in soe doing she may be induced, of her motherly affec- tion to preserve the said accommodations, for their future good," and that my thiee sons Thomas, John and Joseph may share equally af tei* my wife's decease. Legacies to his daughters Elizabeth, and Mary wife of Wm. Satterly of Setalcot. "Whatever rights are due me in the Plantation of Stratford in the Colony of Hartford, I leave to my wife and son John." Makes son Thomas executoi'.
Dated March 7, 1674. Witnesses, Nathaniel Bi'ews- ter, Sarah Brewster. Pj-oved at Court of Sessions at Southold June 5, 1G79.
Page 204. — Inventory by Richard Waring, Thomas Thorpe. House and accommodations £100. The whole is £202 13s.
Page 206. — Samuel Holmes, Gravesend, makes his ^^afe Alice sole executrix. " In case she many againe she is to give unto my children every one of them a cow three years old." Leaves to sons Samuel and Joseph "all my wearing clothes and carpenter tools." Legacies to daughters Anne, Katharine and Mary. " If either of my sons doe marry bef oj*e the decease of my wife, then the lot or Plantation I bought of Thomas Delavall, they shall have for their use between them." Makes his loving brothers and friends Richard Still-
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well, Jonathan Holmes, Obadiah Holmes, John Browne and Samuel Spicer, Ovei^seers and guardians of his children.
Dated 28th of 2d month, 1679. Witnesses, John Tilton (or Tillon) Towne Clerke, John Emmons. Proved in the Secretary's office before the Goveinor, by John Tillon and Samuel Spicer, July 25, 1679.
Page 207. — Ellis Cook, Southampton. Leaves to son John, when twenty-one, '* if he behave himself well to his mother, and live civilly in convensations in the judgment of my friends, whom I appoint overseeis of this my will, either my housing and land at Mecox or my housing and accommodations at the Towne, which- ever may l>e meet in the judgment of my wife." I-ieaves to son Ellis *' the other half of my land and accommoilations after my wife's decease, if he be twenty one.** Leaves to his servant Thomas Stephens, one heifer at the end of his apprenticeship, if he cany himself as he ought in his place, during his teim of service. Leaves to daughters Elizabeth, Mary and Martha each £30. Makes his wife Martha executoi', and '' my bi-othei-s John Cooj>er and Thomas Cooper, overseenL" *' And soe I comitt my Body in God's ap- jXHutetl time, to be decently buried in the Earth, fjoni which it was fii'st taken."
Dateil Septeml>er 5, 1663. Witnesses, Henry Pier- SiMi, Thomas Dimon, Gei>rge Harris.
Paire 208.— Inventory taken February 26, 167|. The oKl House and Home dose, about 20 acies, £230. The Little cU>se next to Arthur Howell's, £21. The two former Divisions, about 45 acres^ £20. A £150 riirht of C'ommonage with 20 acres already laid out, £8(>. The land at the Towne, the Home lot, the land in the Plains and meadow, £100. Total amount,
£11S4, 10s. llKl . o .1 11 • AT 1.
IVneil at C'ourt of Sessions m Southold m March last, and ct>ufiruied July 8, 1679. E. Andross.
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Page 211. — John Graves, Newtown. "I, John Graves, of Newtown, alias Middleboroiigh, upon Long Island, being sicke and weake." Leaves to his father, Wm. Giaves, all liouses and land, and makes him ex- ecutor. " If my sister Hannah or her children survive my father, then the same to go to her or her chil- dren." Legacies to Mary, wife of Thomas Case, Mary, wife of Jonn Scuddei*, and Elizabeth, wife of John Alburtus of said town.
Dated July 11, 1679. Witnesses, David Vicki*ee, Mary Scudder. Inventory taken June 13, 1679: 10 acres of upland, £20, 3 acres of meadow in Ti'ains meadow, £02. Total amount, £90.
Page 212. — Wm. Graves, Newtown. Leaves lega- cies to Abigail, Mary, Hannah and Rebecca, the daughters of Joseph Phillips, of said town, all under age. Also to Joan Madock, widow to David Vickree, " now in the house with me." To Nicholas Elder, Mary Case, wife of Thomas Case, Mary Scudder, wife of John Scudder. Leaves to his daughter, Hannah Graves, six acres of upland next to the old house in Newtown. Also a cove of meadow near my creeke, and to extend from a certain white oak tree down the said creek to Captain John Coe's creek. Leaves all rest of land and goods to " the little children of my daughter Hannah Gi'aves," and to " my grandchild, Abigail Dibble, now living in Connecticutt." Makes daughter Hannah executor, and Mr. Robert Field, Sr., and Lieut. Gershom Moore executors in trust. Leaves to Mr. Robert Field " my best suit of clothes, and to Lieut. Gershom Moore my beaver hatt, my pipe and my boots which were my son John's, and to George Wood, Sr., my cloak."
Dated July 13, 1679. Witnesses, Thomas Eshring- ton, Nicholas Fades.
Page 214. — Inventory. Housing, upland and mea- dow, £130. Total amount, £219 9s. 8d.
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Page 215. — Whereas John Graves, of Newtown, did in his will give to his father, Win. Gi-aves, all his land, but if his sister Hannah or her children should survive him, then the said lands were to go to them. And whereas tlie said Wm. Graves, the father, not long after likewise departed this life before the will of his son could be proved, and in his will did appoint his daughter Hannah his executor, with Kobert Field, Sr., and Gershom Moore executors in trust, since w hich his daughter Hannah has likewise departed this life, the said Kobert Field and Gershom Moore are con- firmed as executors. July 8, 1679.
Page 216. — Henry Clarke, of Poynig Creek, Virginia, May 26, 1679. *' I, Henry Clarke, of New Yoi*ke, late come from Virginia, being sicke," my will is that the money in my Ijest pocket being 3 shil- lings and a pair of large buttons shall be put in the pocket of my best suite, and sent home to England to my brother-in-law John Harwood, his eldest son, living in Islington." Dii*ects Mr. Thomas Clarke and Abraham Corbett shall see my negro Fi-ancis, de- livered unto Captain John Palmer, of Staten Island, and he is to pay £33, Boston money for him. "x\nd they shall see me decently buried in the church in New York." After debts ai'e paid all the rest is to go to the eldest son of his brother-in-law John Harwood. " I appoint Mr. Samuel Leete, Abraham Coi-bett, Henry Filkin, John Coi'bett, and Richard Walsh, to carry me to my ijrave, and to have scarves and gloves, accord- ing as the usual custom is.
'Witnesses, Henry Filkins, Thomas Davis, George Jewitt. Proved hily 19, 1679. Inventory by Thom- aston and Wm. Boy all. Total, £44 18.v. i^d. Money in his pocket, £2 3s. lOcl. One negro man, named Francis, £33.
Pui^e 218. — The above-named executois are con- firmed July 20, 1679.
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Page 219. — John Burrough, Newtown. Leaves to son «tolm "my new dwellinghoiise and orchard, and out-housing, with all the land from my house north- ward to the highway which goes through the field, with all my meadow befoie my house at the south side of the highway. Also a small island of salt meadow lying by the upland, about 20 acres with a ditch on one side and the cjeeke on the other, lying in Foster's Neck.^' But the said lands are to remain in the hands of his wife till his son John is twenty -one. If he die they are to go to sons Jeremiah and Joseph,' but they are not to be sold during his wife's widow- hood. "But if she marry again, then her husl)and must provide for her as I have done." Leaves to son Jeremiah all land on the north side of the highway, going across the field, " and my right of meadow at the south of Seller's neck." Leaves to son Joseph " my 20 acres of land on the east side of the highway going along outside the field, and another piece of 7^ acres at the rear of the field/' with all my salt meadows, except the island I have given to John. It lyeth at Foster's neck, between Caleb Leveritts and Sai*ah Haise. Legacies to daughters Joanna, Reder, and Mary Burroughs. Makes son Jeremiah executor.
Dated July 2, 1678. Witnesses, Gershom Moore, Thomas Pettit, who are also made overseers. Inven- tory, August 29, 1G78. Land not specified. Total, £297 14^.
Page 224. — Son Jeremiali is confirmed as executor, " proof of will having been made before the Justice of the Peace in Newtown." October 10, 1G78.
Elizabeth BuRRoroiis, Newtown, leaves to son John, "all that his father John Burrouijhs 2:ave him in his will, and the feather bed I now lie on," also all kitchen utensils. " Mv will is that the housinoc and lands which my husband gave to my son John Bur- roughs, be improved to best advantage, and the profits
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to be equally divided between all my childi-en, viz. : Joseph Reed, John Reed, Mary Moore, Sarah Reed, and John Burroughs, until he is of age. Leave to sister Hannah Pettit a sei-ge lined coat and my petti- coat. "I leave my wearing clothes to my two daugh- ters Mary Moore and Sarah Reed.'' All remainder to my sons Joseph Reed and John Reed, and to my daughters Mary Moore and Sarah Reed. Makes her son-in-law Samuel Moore, of Newtown, executor.
Dated November 25, 1678. Witnesses,. Nicholas Eedes, Jonathan Howard. Letters of administration granted to Samuel Moore November 20, 1675).
Page 226. — Whereas Bastian De Winter, late of Albany, did in his will appoint the Deacons of the Re- formed or Protestant Church there to be his executors, and proof having been made before the Commisaryes at Albany, the same are confirmed May 23, 1678.
Page 227. — Whereas Nicholas Snethin, late of Flushing, in his will did appoint Mary his wife his sole executor, and proof having l>een made at the Court of Sessions held m Jamaica on December last. She is confirmed as executrix September 16, 1678.
Whereas Wm. Mandevil, of this city, mei-chant, l)eing lately al)out his occasions at the Town of Set- alcot, dyed there intestate, and Elizabeth his widow, having j'ecpiested that she bee made administrator of lier husband's estate, a great part of which lyes in said Town of Setalcot, Letters of Administration are granted October — , 1675).
Page 228. — Whereas Wm. Rodney late of this city Cient. and Surveyor of C/Ustoms, l)eing bound for this place from the island of Nevis, dyed on l)oard a ceitain vessell named '* Lovell " in the Sound near unto New Haven, and leaving no will in writing. Yet as a nuncupntive will did declare that he left the care of
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his concerns in these parts to Captain John Fowler, of Staten Island. Upon application Letters of adminis- tration were granted to him January — , 1678.
Page 229. — Dirck Areson, Flushing. "This first day of Octobei', 1678." Leaves to his wife Mary all lands and goods, during widowhood. If she remany, then one half of the estate is to be divided among his seven children {yiot named). Makes Captain Thomas Willett and Mr. Elias Doughty the overseers of will. " The estate which is in Holland," if recovei-ed, is to be divided among his seven childi'en.
Witnesses, James Clement, Wm. Ward.
"An account of what debts Dirck Areson owes, taken from his own mouth in his greatest extremity."
To John Garhson 600 lbs of Tobacco, £6 55
Thomas Styles 400 4 4
Mr. Steenwyck 800 8 8
Mr. Bridges 005 0 lOj
Deljts due to him from Richai'd Stockton, Henry Cornells, Mi*. Osborne, John Van Clem 3 deer skins, Henry ye Shoemaker, 1 pair of shoes for a boy and 2 pairs for a woman. Adam Mott. Elias Doughty.
Know all men whom this may concerne, that Mi*. Doughty of Flushing, hath given security to us for and in behalf of Mary Areson, widow woman of Flushing, tliat she shall not Imbezzle her state that her liusband left in her hands. Thomas Wiekes, Rich- ard Cornell. July 2;^, 1678.
Administration granted to her February 21, 167f.
Page 231. — "Whereas David Lane of Setalcot, having been conunitted as a prisoner to the Common Gaol of this city, in the time of my predecessor, Gov- emor Lovelace, upon accusation of a rape committed by him on his owne daughter, but bi'eaking prison made his escape, and having since l)eeu convicted of the same at the generall Court of Assizes held in the month of October, 1675, and his estate foi-feited to the
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King. Yet upon application of Katharine his wife, in the behalfe of her children for tlieir relief and sustenance as also toward satisfaction of the creditors, said for- feiture was remitted as it had before been ordeied in the time of the late Dutch Governor, Anthony Colve, and that one half thereof V)e given to the use of the said wife and children and the other half to be divided among the creditoi's. But nothing hitherto having been done in eifect, sue that the estate and houses go to decay." Mr. Samuel Edsall is ap- pointed administrator February 10, 1678. E. Andross.
Page 232. — Whereas Samuel Clarke of Southamp- ton, did in his will appoint his wife Susanah Clarke, and his sons Samuel and Edmond to be executors, and proof having been made at the Court of Sessions in Soutliampton in March last. They are confirmed July 8, 167l>.
Page 233. — Whei'eas Mr. Nicholas Van Rensel- LAER, late of Albany, died there intestate, and Eleanor his widow, having requested to be made executor, Let- tei^of administration were granted in 1679.
Whereas Annetje Claas Cressens, late widow of Daniel Litscho of this city, deceased, did in her last will give to riermanus Jansen, her son by a former hus- band" the sum of 400 guilders " sewant," and unto Annie Litscho her daughter by the latter the like sum, and havinij disposed of the remainder of the estate that she died possessed of to the children of her said son and daughter during their lives and then to their children. And did a})point Mr. Thomas Lamberts of Bedford uj>on Long Island, carpenter, and Mr. Asser Levy of this city, merchant, executors, and having made proof of the will, which remains in the Secretary's office. They ai-e confirmed May IG, 1679.
Page 234. — Whereas Samuel Holmes, late of Gravesend upon Long Island, did in his wilKappoint
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Alice Holmes, his wife, to be sole executor, and desiring his loving brothers and friends Richard Stillwell, Jonathan Holmes, Obadiah Holmes, John Bowne, and Samuel Spicer, to be overseers. They are confirmed, June 25, 1679.
Page 235. — Balthazar De Hart, of New York. *' In tne name of the Lord Amen. By these presents be it known to any which shall see these wrigh tings or shall read the same, that in the year of our Lord 1672, the 4tli day of January on Thursday, in the afternoone, about 3 of the clock, I Wm. Bogaidus, notarie Pub- lick in New York, admitted by the Hon. Col. Francis Lovelace. . . . Conies as witnesses those that have these underwritten, unto Balthazar DeHart, mer- chant and Inhabitant of this city, a man well known to the witnesses and mee. Being sickly of body nev- ertheless having his memory and speech as well as formerly. Soe as outwardly did appear." He doth bequeath unto his natural son Matthias DeHart, 2,000 guilders Holland money, which shall remain put and secured upon the house and lot of said DeHart where hee for the present dwelleth, lying within this city be- tween the house of Mr. John Lawrence and the widow of Daniel Litsche, until he comes of age. And he is to have maintainance with reasonable vittles, and clothes, and likewise to be teached to read and write, and in a trade also that thereby he may help himself. He leaves to his natural son Daniel DeHart, . . .
a certain house and lot, as
likewise the lot that came of Robert Baulands, Ijclong- ing thereto, lying within the city upon the Heere
Gracht, where Elias
Provoost, smith, for the present doe dwell. Likewise 2 great stilling kettles, and {\0 guilders wampum yearly
until he is of age. Also leaves
. . . . a certain cedar chest with all that may be found therein, and a negro woman named Sarah with her 3 children. He doth make as a gift to his brother
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Jacobus DeHart all the land in Haverstroo, purchased by the testator of the Indyans, and a Patent granted by the Governor, Philip Carterett. He leaves the re- mainder of his estate to his true brothers Daniel, Matthias, and Jacobus DeHart, and to the children of his sister Willennyntie. And that this may be done in the uprighteousest and truest manner, he appoints Hendrick Van Bomell, Jacob Teunison Kay, his good and acquainted friends, to administer this will and es- tate, and Jacques Cousseau is to take an exact in- voice of goods. Dated and past in the house of the testator, being present Mr. Hans Kierdstede, Chirur- geou, and Timon Van Borsum as desired witnesses, which with the said DeHart and mee Notary being subscribed the original heieof the day and year above written.
Translated out of Dutch into English ])y me, Thomas Lovell.
Page 239.— Mary Jansen, New York, May 7, 1679, widow of Gouvert Lockermans. This will is written in the Dutch fashion by Wm. Bogardus, Notary Pu]>- lic. Leaves to Cornelius, Timothy and Margaretta Van der Veen, children of her daughter, Elsie Leisler, by Peter Cornelis Van der Veen, each 100 guildei-s, in Beavers at 8 guilders a piece. To Anna Bogardua, daughter of Win. Bogardus, 50 guilders. Leaves the rest of property to her children Elsie Tymans, mar- ried with tJacob Leisler. Cornelis Dirchsen married with Gelise Hendricks and Jacob Lockermans not married yet. Makes her cousin, Mr. Johanes Van Brugh, and Mr. Francis Rumbout, alderman of this city, her executors.
Dated May 7, 1677. Witnesses, John Dervall, Cornelis Cregier.
Codicil, November 1, 1677. leaves to son, Cor- nelis Dircksen, a negro boy. To daughter, Elsie Leisler, a golden ear ring, made of gold, wliioh was partly given to her by her grandmother. To son.
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Jacob Lockermans, her diamond rose nn^. To son, Cornelis, the Great Bible, and to his wife 3 silver spoons. To Mary, daughter of Johanes Van Brugh, a silver V)odkin. To her grand daughter, Margaret Van der Veen, a silver chain Avith keys. To grand- daughter, Susanah Leisler, a silver chain with a case and a cushion.
Witnesses, her neighbors, Mr. Carsten Leai'sen and Ml*. John Cavilleer.
Approved, July 22, 1678, By Mathias Nicoll, Sec.
Page 243. — Whereas CiiinsTopiiER Hunloch, late of this city, merchant, died intestate, upon application of his wife Mary, Letters of ailministration were granted September 17, 1679.
Colonel SouTHEY Littleton, Virginia, September 16,1679. "I, Southey Littleton, oi Virginia, being sicke and weake." Leaves to eldest son, Nathaniel, a ti'act of land upon Magathlie Bay, in Northampton County, Virginia, containuig l,()o() acres, for life and then to his heirs male. To daughter Esther, a neck of land at Pingstiog, called Kings neck, bounded by Swanrihott creek, and the two main branches that make the Kings neck, to the head of said branches, and then by two parallel lines to the land of Captain John Robins. To grand son, Southey Littleton, my plantation at Nandove in Ackomac County containing 2,270 acres. To John Rust 200 acres in Somerset Co., Maryland, where he now lives, and all the rest of the lands in the neck to his daughter Gertruyd Littleton. To Francis Wilkins 300 acres in Somerset Co., Maryland, bounded between the necks of John Rust and Kings neck. The rest of the neck up to Captain Robins line to his daughter, Elizabeth Little- ton. All the rest of the land at Grange neck in Som- erset Co. to his son, Botman. To daughter, Sarah, 600 acres at Pock a nock, in Acomack Co. To Nathaniel Tunnell all mv land at Ackocomson in Ac-
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oiiiack Co., Virginia. To Wm. White, planter, 155 acres in Aconmck at the head of the bi'anches of Pungstio^. Rest of estate to his four daughters. He desires his daughter Esther to be left at his sister Robin. Sarah with MrS. Bridget Foxcroft. Eliza- beth with Mrs. Anne Jenifer, and Gertruyd with Mr. Richard Bayleys. His son Southey is to be left for four years with his nurse, Nicholas Taylor's wife. Makes Mr. Thomas P. Clark, Colonel Wm. Kendall, Major Edmund Bowman, Captain John Rolins, Captain Daniel Jenifer and Mr. Richard Bayley ex- ecutoi*s.
Done at Albany upon Hudsons river September 16, lf)79. Witnesses, John Willett, Thomas Eayres, Robert Livingston, Sec.
Page 244. — Whereas Walter Wharton, of New Castle, in Delaware, died intestate, upon request of his wife Mary, that Edmund Cantwell might be made ad- ministrator. It is granted, November 10, 1679.
Page 246. — Whereas John Jahmyn, of Staten Isl- and, blacksmith, died intestate. Upon application his wife Anne is made administrator, November 20, 1679.
Inventory : Bellows and anvil, £4 5^., J of House and plantation, £6.
Page 248. — Whereas Danikl Olborne of East- chester, belonging to the Jurisdiction of Westchester in the North Riding of Yorkshire, died intestate. Upon application, his wife Abigail is made adminis- trator, November 10, 1679. Inventory, taken by Wm. Hadden, Nathaniel Tompkins, Samuel Drake. House, land and meadow, £70. Samuel Drake, Dep- uty Constable, makes oath to same.
Page 250. — Whereas Wm. To3r, late of New Castle, died intestate, upon application of Captain Edmund Cantwell, as creditor. Letters of Administration are granted to him, November 16, 1679.
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John Shackerly, New York, July 23, 1679, " mer- chant." Leaves to wife Sarah '* one half of all my right to a Plantation at St. Johns creek, and a Planta- tion at Mispellin creeke in Delaware." The other half to his two children Elizabeth and William, both under twenty-one, makes his wife executoi', and Mr. Wm. Merritt and Mrs. Elizabeth Bedloe overseers.
Witnesses, John Coler, Andrew Boucher, Richard Walsh and John West. Upon petition of creditors Mr. Cornelius Steenwyck is made administrator, December 25, 1G79.
Page 250. — Samuel Leete, New York, July 23, 1679, *' Gentleman." Makes this " will as a codicil to my former will made in England, August 26, 1673." The Trustees herein named, are to collect all dues, and pay all debts. Remainder of property is left to his wife Christian. Leaves to Abraham Corbett, " all my household goods in part payment of what I owe him for meate and drinke." If any thing is left after pay- ment of debts it is to be sent home to his wife by Abraham Corbett. Makes Mr. John West and Abra- ham Corbett Trustees.
Witnesses, Thomas Bauman, Matthew Tyler.
Page 257. — Inventory made by Mr. Jacob Leisler and Mr. Paulus Richards. Total £23, 10s. "38 books, great and small," £5, 16s.
Thomas Riciiauds, Newtown. Leaves all uplands and meadows to his children Elizabeth, John, Thomas, Edmund, and Jonathan, to be divided between them when they come of age, " that is, the maids at the age of 18, and the boys at the age of 21." '*And whereas my wife is now bigg with child, he or she is to have an equal share." Wife Susanah to have the use of all property during children's minority.
Dated October 16, 1679. Witnesses, John Ere, Nicholas Eades.
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Inventory: October 21, 1679. House, upland, and meadow £50; 1 Horse, £4; 4 cows, £16; 0 swine, £4 ; 10 sheep, £3, 68, 8d. Total £97. Lettei^s of Administration to wife Sarah, January 20, 1679.
Page 259. — Inventoiy of estate of Natil\n Whit- man of Staten Island, made August 28, 1679. A House and land and 4 Erves, joining to the house, and 40 acres of land in the Old Town, 27 acres of land in the Close laid out by the Survey oi*, and 8 aci*es of Bogg meadow, adjacent to the Erves, and 10 acres of mea- dow at the Great Killes, £75.
Page 260 — Whereas Nathan Whitman, late of Staten Island, husbandman, was about ye 28th of August accidentally drowned, and died intestate, leav- ing a wife and 6 children behind him. Upon applica- tion his wife Sarah is made administrator, January 26,
Whereas Joseph Winsloe, late of Boston, merchant, came into these parts with his wife and children, bring- ing some goods and merchandize, with intent to set- tle here, but soon after died intestate. And his wife Sarah having afterwards married Charles Salters, her father. Captain Thomas Laurence, with their consent, is made administrator, Januaiy 2<», 16^|^.
John' Richardson, Westchester. Leaves to wife Martha, *' all my housing; and orchard and all move- ables, without and withm, and all my land and mea- dow in the Planting neck, and all the Long Neck, that runs southward from Thomas Hunt's new dwelling house, to the Sound. During her life." Leaves to sou in law Joseph Hadley, a pasture of 8 acres at or about the first sj>ring. " To my 3 daughters, Bethia, wife of Josenh Kett^ham, of Newtown, Mary, wife of Joseph Iladh^y, and Elizabeth, wife of Gabriel Leggett, all the meadow that is already divided, on this side of the
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river, above the Planting neck." Leaves to Joseph Kichardson, " my brother s son," in England, 100 acres of laud, if he come within the space of one whole year. If he does not come, then it is to go to his wife Mar- tha. Leaves rest of estate to his three daughters. Makes VVm. Richardson, and Richard Panton of W^est- Chester, and Jonathan Hazzard of Newtown executois. Dated November 16, 1679. Witnesses, Walter Webly, John Laurence, Thomas Hunt, Jr., Edward Walters.
Page 262. — Robert Callwell. The 31st day of August, 1679. The last will of Robert Callwell, an Inhabitant of Maspeth Kills, within the Jurisdiction of Newtowne. I will my Soule to God, my Body to the Dust, and as for the rest of my estate I will it all to my wife and my child which I had by her, except four or five pounds, which I will to my son, and soe much to my other daughters. Robert Callwell.
Witnesses, Wm. All)urtus, Herman Petei'sen.
Inventory : £58. Letters of administration to wife, January 27, 16||.
Page 2(U. — Whereas Samuel Leete, Gent., late Clerk of the C'Ourt of Mayor and Aldermen, and Alderman of this city, did in his will appoint Mr. Abraham Cor- bett, Mr. Thomas Coler and Mr. John West, executors; They are confirmed, January 3, 16^.
Paore 265. — Hannah Titus, Hunttincrton. Leaves to son Content Titus, house and land, and he is to pay to his })rother John JBIO. To son Edmund a horse, and to son Samuel a cow. " To my son Samuel's wife my warming pan. To my son Abial's wife, my smoothing irons. To my son Content's wife, my skimmer. To my daughter Susannah, my serge hood."
Dated May 14, 1672. Witness, Richard Williams, Thomas Skidmore. Inventory taken March 24, 167f, £52 13s. 6d. Administration granted to sou Content, March 1, 16||.
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Whereas Rui'Ger Aerts, an Inhabitant of the Towne of Albany, did, in his will appoint his brothers and sisters or their children executors. That is, his brother John Sholden, living at Trent, in Denokamp in Hol- land. The children of his brother Lambert Aerts, de- ceased, and the children of his brother Aloff Aerts, deceased, and his sistei-s Rebecca and Aeltie, and mak- ing Adrian Gerrits Van Popersdorf executor in Tiust, and the will having been proved November 4 last, the same was confirmed January 14, 16|^.
Page 2«7. — Capt. Silvester Salisbury. "This 26 day of August, 1679.'' Leaves to his well beloved wife Elizabeth, who is made executor, and she is to hold in possession all lands and property, with this '* proviso and restriction, viz. to bring up the three children namely, Francis Salisbuiy, aged 9 years, Sil- vester Salisbury, aged 6 yeais, and Mary Salisbury, aged about 13 months, in good education and learning, and further to do what is fitting for ffood and Religious Parents to do for their children, and when each comes of age, then each to have his just one third." Appoints as Assistants to his wife, " the Rt. Hon. Edmund An- dross and my well beloved brother Peter Jacobs Marius, and my loving friend Jacob Tunison Kay, to look after the education of my children and the management of my estate."
Witnesses, Johanes Wendell, Robert Li vingston, Sec.
Page 269. — Whereas Captain Wm. Laurence, late of Tues neck in Flushing, one of the Justices of the Peace of the North Ridmg, died intestate, leaving a considerable estate, and divers children. And Eliza- beth his wife, and his eldest son William by a former marrijige, having made application for Letters of Ad- ministration, and having brought in an inventory, they were api)ointed Mareh 25, 1G80.
Whereas Captain Silvester Salisbury late Com- maii'loi- of xllbttiiy, did in his will appoint his wife Eliz-
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abeth to be sole executor, and made his brother in law- Peter Jacobs Marius and Mr. JacoV) Tunison Kay, overseei-s, tbey are confirmed March 12, 1(380.
Page 270. — John Leggett, Westchestei*. " I John Leggett, now of Port Royal in the Island of Jamaica, mariner, being veiy weake and sicke in body." Leaves to his well belov^ed son John all that one half of the Ketch Royall, of New York, and one negro boy, now on board the same, one hogshead of sugar, one barrell and eleven gallons of rum, two gallons of lime juice, etc. Rest of property to his wife Anne. ' And " unto the child she now goes withal, £30, if it lives to the age of two years." Makes my good fi-iend Mr. Fred- erick Phillipse executor, and " I desire him to take care of my son John, and bnng him, or cause him to be bred up to the sea, for his livelihood."
Dated October 2, 1079. Witnesses, Anthony Swimer, Miles Grant, Charles Dawson, Thomas Colewood, Sr.
Whereas John Leggett, late of Westchester, mariner, departed this life, at the Island of Jamaica, and in his will did appoint Mr. Frederick Phillipse executor. He is confirmed, February 2, 1680.
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Page 272. — Know all men by these Presents that for as much as John Palmer, Gent., who hath intermar- ried with Sarah, the widow of John Winder, late of this city, merchant, did administer upon the estate, and having well and truly administered according to law, a Quietus is granted, November 8, 1 683. Thomas Dongan.
Page 273. — Know all men by these presents, that whereas John Vincent, did administer upon the estate of Jacques Cousseau, and being informed that the said John Vincent hath well and truly administered according to law, a Quietus is granted, Maich 23, 168i.
Thomas Dongan.
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Wherea.< Mr. Nicholas Kexsellaed, late of Albany, dyed there intestate and Alida his widow having re- questeil of me that she may be made administrator. She is (Ninfirmed as such, November 30, 1678.
E. Andross.
Page 274. — Wee underwritters appointed and sworn by thtf WorshipfoE Court of Albany to appraise the estate of the decreased Dom. Nicholas Van Kensellaer, ac»»rdicg t-> insimotions by the Commissioners, upon the 16 of Jai^uarv, 167f . So it is that we have apprized and valued said estate, except his possessions in the Colonv, aeoordin<r to our best knowledije in manner following. IX^ne in Albany 9 December, 1680. Hen- driok luylt-r, Jaco)> Sandenrloine, Johanes Wendell.
The house and lot stanilliug in Albany, near the hill. 1.2CK) guilder?: 50 beavei-s, 400 guilders; 13 pict- ui-es with the King's Arms and an Almanack, 80^. AKuit 200 lHX>kes* quarto and octavo, the most of them in Strainge Languajres : and a brass pocket wati-h out of order, 20o<^ "fotal, 4,344 guildei-s. The widow Alida marrieii Kobert Livingston. " Funeral ohaives as j^r accounts rendered, 131 guilders."
Apprv»veil Deceml>er 30, 1680. Martm Gerritsen. Johanes Pi\nxx>st-
Page 277---Whery\Hs Robrrt Livingston, husband of Alida Si-huyler, late widow of the deceased Dom Nicholas Van Rensselaer, hath, by \nrtue of Letters of Administration granteil to his wife by Sir Edmond Andivss NovemWr 30, 1678, shown a general account iN^uvvrning the administration, with an inventory showing the amount to l>e 3,440 guilders, 3 sty vers, in In^avei^ charging the estate with money paid to cixslitors, Iving 2305 gnildei's, 4 styvers, sewant, and o.o4vy»* 4 styvers, K^avers, as by accounts, all of
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Upon application of Robert Livingston, the account is approved December 30, 1680. Martin Gerritsen. Johnes Provoost.
Page 279. — Thomas Dongan, Lieut.-General and Governor and Vice-Admirall, under His Roj^al High- ness, of New York, cfec. To all to whom this shall come or may concerne, knoAV yee that on the day of tlie date hereof, the last will and Testament of Joost Adrians, deceased, was proved, and Jan Joosten being therein appointed as tutor or overseer, he is confirmea as such. Done at Fort James the 17 day of October, 1083. Thomas Dongan.
Whereas Job Sayre, of the Town of Southampton, did, at the last Court of Sessions held in that town, make proof of the last will of Thomas Sayre, his father, wherein the said Job was made sole executor, the original will remaining in the office of Records. He is admitted and confirmed, April 1, 1671.
Page 280. — Whereas Burger Joris, late of Maspeth Kills, did in his lifetime make his last will wherein he left his wife An^eltie Mans his sole executor, if she should survive hun. She is hereby admitted and con- firmed, April 25, 1671.
[Note. — Burger Joris, whose name very frequently appears in the earliest New York deeds, owned a lot on the corner of Pearl Street and Hanover Square, where the Grace Building now stands. In front of this he opened a narrow lane, running to the river, and called Burger Joris Path. His wife Engeltie Mans Avas born in 1624, and lived to an advanced age. — W. S. P.]
Page 281. — An Act of the Governor's Council, the sentencing and confiscating ye land, houses, and estates of the subjects belonging to the States of Holland which shall be found within these His Royal High- ness's Territoryes.
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Whereas the States of the United Belgick Provinces have begun and continued a warr against His Majesty's our Dread Sovereign, his Realms and Dominions, as well in Europe as upon His Majesty's foreign plantations, to the great effusion of Christian blood, and the de- 8 ruction of commerce. In which cases it is not only customaiy but consonant to the Law of Nations to make seisure of and confiscate ye estates of the subjects of these Powers or States against whom warr is de- clared. Now Forasmuch as divers pei'sons of the Dutch Nation, residing near the Dominion, and being the subjects of the said States of the United Belgick Pj*o- vinces, and not under oath or obligation or allegiance to His Majesty, have and do enjoy within this Govern- ment, to their use and behooie, several houses and lands, the full discovery of which cannot at present be found, and in respect of the several private Convey- ances, Letters of Attorney, Deputations, Procurations and the like. Therefore the Governor by, and with the advice of his Council, have thought fitt to enter upon the Records (without making publication thereof, for reasons and considerations satisfactojy to themselves). And bee it entered upon the Recoras, that from and after the date hereof, all the lands and houses lying and being within the Territoryes of His Royal High- ness James, Duke of York, <fec., which did formerly belong, or, anywavs now may appertaine to any of the subjects of the said States or any of the inhabitants under their Dominion, (who are under no oath or ob- ligation of Allegiance to His Majesty,) are and doe stand sentenced and confiscated to His Majesty's use. To the end that the rents, pj-ofits, and emoluments, arising from the confiscation of the said lands and houses, together with the rents, profits, and emolu- ments ivceived and remaining in any other hands, by a Procuration or otherwise, may render some support to the charge of the Government. And it is further ordtMHMl and declared that the entry of this resolution of the Governor and Councill upon the Book of Re-
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cords shall stand true and valid to all intents and purposes, notwithstanding the formality of the Publi- cation is omitted. And the execution of this decree and order shall and may be lawfully put in practice at all or any time from and after the date hereof, as fully and effectually as if the same had been published, de- clared and manifested. Given under my hand, this 10 day of October, 1663, in James Fort. Richard Nicolls.
The Condemnation of the Vessell or Galliott
Called the Hope.
Upon hearing the case of John Poppei^s, late master of the vessell or Galliott, called the Hope, now under arrest and riding in the Haibour. And having received the allegations on both parts, that is to say from Mr. Thomas Delavall, Plaintiff on the behalf of his Majesty, and from Mr. John Rider in behalf of the Defendants, and having perused the several examina- tions upon oath, as well as of the said John Poppers, as of all the seamen who sayled from Curacoa hither. We find according to the Laws of the Admiralty in the like cases, that the vessell or Galliott called the Hope is a lawful Prize, for that she hath (contrary to his Majesty's laws and Ordinances) now in the time of Warr, been in a Dutch Port and hath taken in goods there and traded for and with the King's open and professed enemies. Wherefore she ought to be confis- cated. Wee doe hereby decree that the said vessell, with all her loading, etc., is confiscated. Done at Fort James, this 22 September, 16ii6. Richard Charlton, Clerk.
Page 283. — Whereas the Galliott the Hope, whereof John Poppers was mastei*, is adjudged to bee a good and lawiull Pnze, and therefore confiscated to his Ma-
{'esty's use, these are to require and authorize you, i^etrus Leandertson, Thomas Hall, Isaac Bedloe and Samuel Edsall, to view and apprize the' said Galliott as also her lading, ete., according to best knowledge.
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Given under our hand at Fort James, New York, the 9 day of October, 1666. Richard Nicolk
Page 283.— Whereas the Galliott called the Hope was heretofore seized by order of the Kt. Hon. Colonel Richard Nicolls, Governor, etc., and the said Galliott being on the 22 day of September last condemned, as a lawful prize, together with her rigging, etc. Now know ye that Colonel Richai-d NicoTl and Captain Philip Carterett, bein^ appointed a sub commission for the disposing of all piizes, etc., as by their said com- mission bearing date the 28 February, 1664. Have according to form, at a Publick sale or outcry bargained and sold unto John Poppers of this city, mariner, to have the said Galliott, together with all her rigging, etc., for the sum of £117 good and lawful money. The receipt of which is acknowledged. To him the said John Pop|>ers as a free vessel! to goe or come trade or traffick in any port. Done at New York on the Island of Manhattan,* November 1, 1666. Richard NicoU, Philip Cai-terett.
Sentence of tlie Court Marshall against Richard Williams, held at Fort James, the 13 Februaiy, 1665. The Governor General and officers, having taken under consideration the Riotous Insolence and assault made by Richard Williams, souldier, against John Van Gee, Burger of this city, upon the 10 of this instant February, and that the said Williams, without any cause or occasion given by the said John Van Gee, did strike and affront the said John Van Gee, whereupon much blood might have been spilt, and the Peace be- tween the Inhabitants and souldiers endangered, which is never to be done without severe punishment. Have thought fitt to give sentence against Richard Williams. That for his insolent and riotous behaviour he shall re- main in the Dungeon till to-morrow, being Friday, the KUh instant, from whence he shall be brought at one of the clock by the mai-shall, and set upon the Wooden
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horse till the Guard is relieved. And further and in consideration of this and diverse other his former crimes, his next misdemeanor shall be punnished with running the Gauntlett, and lannishment. RoV)ert Need- ham, Richard NicoU, John Manning, Silvester Salis- bury.
Page 285. — The proceedings against Richai'd Rus- sell, John Matthews and Thomas Weale, souldiers, ac- cused of felony. Deposition taken before the Gov- ernor in Fort James this 9th of Novembei*, 1666. The Deposition of Mark Dale. That Richard Russell, Thomas Weale and John Matthews, being all three together in company, in some part of the house where he now dwelleth, he and his wife bought of them, or some of them, two Iron Potts, two Hoes, one pair of Shears, and three quarters of a Firkin of soape. But cannot precisely remember what part of ye house it was in, or what day of the week it was, or what time of the day, or what was paid for the same. But af- firmeth that hee and his wife treated with them, all three together al)out their having of the goods, afore- said, and further deposeth not. The Deposition of Anne, the wife of Mark Dale, upon oath. That Rich- ard Russell, Thomjia Weale and John Matthews, did sell unto her husband and herselfe, two Iron Potts, two hoes, one pair of Shears and about three quarters of a Firkin of soape, for 72 guilders wampum. And that the greatest part of the said sum was told by her, and divided into three parts which she delivered unto Thomes Weale for the use of himselfe, Richard Russell and John Matthews discounting with each of them what was due to her from them. But what day it was upon, she cannot remember, only that it was in the forenoone. She further deposeth that Richard Russell told her in the backyard of the dwelling house where she now lives, that he or they were offered 72 guilders for the afoi'esaid goods by another and had refused it. Whereupon the deponent said, If you were
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offerer! so much by another, I will give you as much for them, and so the bargain was concluded, and further this deponent says not.
Richard Russell and John Matthews stated in their Justification and deny the theft, but Thomas Weale confesseth as follows, namely. That he together with Richard Russell and John Matthews, did steale the aforesaid Goods out of Captain Carterett's cellar, which goods were by them sold unto Mark Dale and his wife.
Thei'eupon thejr were all three by the Governor'^s order committed mto the Mai^shall's hands, and after shut up close prisoners in the Hole. In the evening of the same day, being Friday, the Governor ordered some peisons to go to the Prisonei's, and to advise them to prepare for another world, for that one of them should dye ye next daye.
November the 10th (being Saturday) in the fore- noone the three piisoners being brought into the Gov- ernor's lodgings, they drew Lotts for their lives and the fatall lot fell to ihomas Weale's shaie.
By the lequest of the Court of Aldermen, the con- demned prisoner was reprieved until Monday. Sun- day, November the 11th, in the evening, a company of the chefe women of the city, both English and Dutch, made earnest suite to the Governor for the condemned man's life.
Monday the 1 2th, in the morning, the same women who came the last night, with many others of the bet- ter sort, and a greater number of the ordinary Dutch women, did again very much importune the Governor to spare him. Then all the souldiei*s did unanimously with one consent join together in a petition to ye Governor, in the behalfe of their fellow souldier, and chose Sarjeant Thomas Exton and Corporal Zachary Barnes to deliver it, but Captain Needham took it and presented it for them. The Tenour of the Pe- tition is as follows, viz. : To our Rt. Hon. Governor, Colonel Richanl Nicolh.
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The Humble Petition of your Honour's minor officers and Souldiersin the Garrison. That they doe all ac- knowledge your Honour's Constant Clemency towards severall of us in passing over our misdemeanoui's, and your just intention to make a sore example at this time of our fellow so'uldier, Thomas Weale. But we are not without hope that your Honour will extend mercy considering his youth and sti*ength may be for the future employed in a Reformation of his life to doe his Majesty faithful service in his calling. And that your Honour may be the rather inclined to par- don a fellow souldier whose sentence alone will strike as great a Terror in us and detestation of such evil practices as if he suffered death. We promise that we will never conceal any theft or thievcjs, but doe and will discovei' any such pi'actices or persons to your Honour, which each of us en- gage to doe upon the faith and word of a Souldier. Willingly submitting to be punished with death when any of us siiall breake this solemn engagement, and desire that this Petition may i*emain upon Record against the first offender. Thereupon all the Souldiei'S 01 the Garison being drawn - up in the Fort, owning the Petition and promising future amendment, the Governor pardons the condemned person and releases him and all others in prison, upon this or the like ac- count, and restored them to their arms without any further punishment.
Page 287. — The Decree and order of the Governor and Council about the wampum stolen from Emity. Whereas it appears uj)on examination and confession of John Woolstoncraft and Thomas Brown, that they together with Thomas Bennett stole from the dwelling house of Emity at Albany by computation the sum of 1,000 guilders wampum, which they three divided amongst themselves. However, it appears that John Toovey had part of the stolen wampum for a bribe not to reveale the same. It also appeared that John
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Woolstonci'aft drew the latch of the door and let in the aforesaid Brown and Thomas Bennett, his part- ners. And the theft being detected, Captain Baker seized upon some part of the stolen wampnni, which by the computation of Thomas Rogers, John Schute and John Woolstoncraft, was 400 guilders in Vjlack • wampum, which said Captain Baker took into his cus- tody, soe computed, and sealed the bag. After which time Captain Baker opened the bag and put into it another parcel of the same wampum found in the hands of John Toovey, which was counted and found to be 45 guilders.
1 he Governor and Council order that Captain Baker shall make good to Emity the full sum of 400 guilders and the 45 guilders he had from Toovey. That 115 guilders shall be deducted from Thomas Bennett's pay and 100 from Thomas Brown's, and that John Wool- stoncraft as the chief actor make good the remainder. And that Mr. Delavale is ordered to stop payment upon all bills due him April lOtli, 1667.
Decree of Governor and Council about Wool-
stoncroijt GivfNG Satisfaction to
Captain Baker.
Whereas John Woolstoncroft hath wrongly de- famed Captain Baker for concealing and embezzling several goods belonging to Captain Abraham Staats, thrown by the inundation upon a part of the Fort : and hath further accused John Shute, John Gifford and Wm. Nottingham to have received each nine Beavers for their part of the 8})oyle. And it appear- ing that after a strict examination that neither Captain Baker nor the said souldiers were in the least guilty, but that the accusation is false and scandalous. The said John Wolstoncroft is to make publick satis- faction, and the manner and measure is to be put to the discretion of Captain Baker. Dated April 10, 1667.
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Page 289. — The sentence of the Governor against Albert Heymans, Arent Albertsen, Anthony D'Elva and Cornells Borensen, who stand convicted upon oath and affirmance for taking of arms in a riotous and illegal manner upon the 16th of February, 16t)6, to awe terify and suppress his Majesty's English Gar- rison established at Esopus.
That the aforesaid persons have deserved to be put to death. However the Governor with advice of Council, inclining to mercy, at the humble petition of the rest of the inhabitants, will not at this time inflict the risfour of the law.
Albert Heymans is sentenced to bebannished out of this Government during life, and he is to have 48 hours to transport his estate, and that a fine of 100 bushels of wheat or value thereof be levied on his es- tate in the Esopus for charges of Court, etc.
Arent Albertsen, his son, is sentenced to be banished for one whole year and a day, and he is to have 40 days to remain in the Esopus for the disposal of his and liis father's affairs.
Anthony D'Elva is to be banished for three years, giving him liberty to sell his estate at the Esopus. And Cornel is Borensen lias the same sentence.
May 3, 1(>07. Richai-d Nicolls.
Upon the petition of Albert Heymans, the Gov^ern- ment remits one half of the time, and he may remain in any part of the Government except Esopus, New York and Albanj^, and that his son may remain till his corn be husked, threshed and disposed of, May 9, 1667. Upon petition of Anthony D'Elva he is allowed 40 days to dispatch his affairs. May 10, 1667: Which time is increased thirty days more.
Page 2\)0. — Wm. Collard and Anthony Snooks, be- ing condemned to die for deserting and running away from their colours. Whereupon the following peti- tion from their fellow souldiers was presented by the company.
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Page 291. — In this Petition the soldiers admit that the raen have deserved an ignominious death as runa- ways from his Majesty's service, but think it was from their folly or ignorance. They I'ecall the fact *• that of your Honours last mercy shown to Thomas Weale, hath wrought so much goinl upon him and all of us in General^' and hopes his Honour will be pleaseil to use Clemency, etc.
The sentence against William Bishop of Flushing, for uttering seditious words. The Governor being in- formeil that one Wm. Bishop had spoken seditious woitls at a publique meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Flushins:, before his Honour on the third of this instant month. Captain Betts deposed that at the time and place above mentioned after the Governor among others told the people there met together that he would furnish them with powder for tlieir present occasions, and would be content to receive fii'ewood for it, the said Wm. Bishop spoke these words aloud, viz. that '* there was another cunning trick." Upon which Captain Betts told him that if he had anything to say in answer to what had been proposed by ye Governor he had best to speak it to ye Governor him- self who was hard by, and not to mutter such words among the people. To which he made answer, " It is very like that he hath sett you heare to hearken to what we say, that you maj tell him." Whereto Cap- tain Betts ivplyed that it was not so, but since he thought so, he should take fui'ther notice of what he said." Then Bishop returned answer " What have I said." '*I said nothing but, there is another cunning trick." July S, 1667. The above being read and at- te.-teil in the presence of the said Wm. Bishop, it was likowist* bv him confessed, Jul^ 9, 1667.
For Seduious woiils, Wm. Bishop is sentenced to be made fa^t to the whipping post, there to stand with i>h1s fasteiKHl to his back, during the sitting of the i ourt of Mayor and Aldermen, and from thence to be ivmovod into the Common Gaol till further order.
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Page 292. — An Act of Governor and Councell about Wni. Teller and his children. January 30, 1G67. It was then agreed upon by the Governor and Coun- cell, Mr. Cornelia Van Ruyven and Mr. Johanis De Brugh being present, in the matter between Wm. Teller and the children he had by his former wife, as follows.
Wm. Teller shall within twenty days pay unto his daughter 85 Beavers for her portion, without pretence of debt due to him from hei' deceased husband ; and to see that the said beavers are to be used only for her own use and her children by her husband, deceased. That for securing the portions allotted to the four younger children, two houses which said Wm. Teller hath in Albany ; that is to say the house he dwelleth in, and the house where his son Andeas now liveth, shall be mortgaged to the Overseers of Orphans till satisfaction be given.
As to Wm. Teller's other two children, it being al- leged that they are already agreed with. If so tnere is no furthei* care to be taken. By order of the Gov- ernor.
Page 293. — Answer to Letter from ye schout and Commisaryes at Albany, touching sentence against Emity.
" 1 have received your advice and the account of your proceedings against Emity, and have seen and heard what she can say for herself, and find no cause to differ from the sentence, except that ye do not place your execution upon the dwelling-house of her husband and her, but that she may give all her satisfaction ac- cording to law, I think it reasonable that Emity should, in your presence, aske the Dominie Schout s forgiveness for what is past.
'' I am your very loving friend, Richard Nicolls."
Page 294. — The examination of severall pei'sons concerning ye knocking down of Serjeant Dondell in
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ye quarters, and at a Court Marshall held the 7th day of December, in Foil; James, 16(»7.
Present, the Governor, Captain Needham, Captain Manning, Ensign Salisbury. Serjeant Dondell says that Roger Purchase told him that ne should not come into the Quarters, but di'ew his sword and bid him come in if he durst, and that with several great oathes. And further, that he heard Purchase swear to a man (whom he knows not) that if he did open the door he would pin him to the wall. That at his fii-st cominor he had two musketeers and at the second time he had four, and demanded entrance, but being refused he broke open the door, and was struck down at his entrance. He thought it was one John Kingdon who gave him the blow.
Anthony Snooks says the Serjeant told him he was the Kound. Roger Purchase said noe common officer shouhl come in, and bid him enter if he durst, and the like at his second coming with two musketeers, and he saw a sword drawn but in whose hands he knows not.
Richard Perrott, Henry Jansen, and Richard Levy all say the same.
Thomas Walton about 8 o'clock at night came into ye roome, says that Roger Purchase denied the serjeant entrance. That Wm. Fisher, Roger Purchase, and John Kingdon held the door. Purchase had a drawn sword in his hand, Kingdon had an iron fire fork, that Wm. Fisher had no weapon, that he would have opened the door to the serjeant, but Purchase would not suffer him.
Page 295. — Proceedings of a Court of Admiralty about the ship Cedar and ye Privateer, after their return from the Fi'ench port in Accadie.
Monday, April 13, 1668, before noon. Present, Colonel Richard Nicolls, Governor, Colonel Francis Lovelace, Mr. Thomas Delavall, Mr. Ralph Westfiehl. and Mr. Matthias Nicoll, Secretary.
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Captain Thomas Salter, of Port Koyall, by Mr. John Rider, Attorney for Samuel Mosely, on behalf of said Salter, Wni. Smith, Abraham Keeling, Thomas Davis, Samuel Smith, Thomas Barnes, John Heyter, and Symon Jones, Master and company of ship Cedar. Captain Richard Morris, their security, bi'ings them into Court.
Mr. Rider puts in an allegation for Captain Samuel Mosely, Attorney for Captain Salter against Wm, Smith and Company.
Thomas Barnes excepts against his hand and seale but his mark is proved by the lyke which he makes. Abraham Keeling moves for security of Mr. Rider for prosecuting him.
Upon request of the prisoners that they might have 48 hours' time to give in their answer, the Court gave them till Thursday next, at 10 o'clock. Upon Abra- ham Keeling pleading for himself divers thmgs were objected to against him, and testimony of several per- sons upon oath, viz. : Wm. Meritt as to his common discourse against the Laws and-the Justice of the Gov- ernor. Philip Johns and Ned SchoUet as to their being threatened to be thi'own overboard by him.
Page 2y7. — A petition was presented by the prison- ers acknowledging their erroi-s, and putting all the fault of their acts upon Abraham Keeling, and threw themselves on the mercy of the Court
Then being demanded by the Couii; how Keeling come to be or their eomj)any, they replied that three of them went from Wm. Smith, their master, to treat with Keeling and Throckmorton to goe along with them, they being in want of provision, and did pro- pose an equal share.
Page 300. — ^The Privateers now present a new Peti- tion to the Governor, requesting to be freed from an'est in the suit of Captain Salter.
Captain Thomas Salter of Port Royall appoints his
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trusty friend Samuel Mosely, mai-iner, his attorney, September 16, 1667.
LBrrKu FKOM Samuel Mosely to John Rider.
Dated BoHton, September 1, 1667,
Sir. As I am unacquainted, I most kindly salute you, being informed by my good friend Captain riiomas Breeding that you are related to the Law, have taken the boldness to acquaint you of a business that was conunitted to my care by Captain Thomas Salter of Jamaica, conunander of a Private man of war, who it seems took a SpamuRh vessell, laden with Campeachy wood, and made one William Smith master of her with orders to bring the said prize to Jamaica, but contraiy to his ordei's hath brought said prize to your port I give you full i)ower to sue the said Smith and Com- pany in case they have disposed of any of the cargo.
Page J)0»3. — Articles of Agreement between Wm. Smith, Commander of the good ship " William," now in the bay of Cam[)eachy, and Foregift Frogmorten, Thomas Barnes, Symon Jones, Samuel Smith, Thomas Davis, John I lay tor and Abraham Keelings.
Ist. Kaoh man is to luive his proper share of the vessoll, and eacli shall have his ])roportionable share of tht» (^ampoaohy wood now on board, and the Captain to havo two shaivs.
No i>ne is to sell liis share except to some one of the othors.
If any ono desert the shi[>, he forfeits his share.
All prices to be eqmdly divided, except that the (\iplaiu shall have two shaivs.
Pnu:t> iUK^. Potltii>n of John De Decker of Amster- dam, Into of the Ci>uueill in thi^ service of the West India Tompanv* for New Netherlands.
Shew e( Ik 1'hat a little befon^ your Iloyall High- he«*« fleet nppt'aiNHl in New Netherlands, there were wntvod two hundi^tul negit>es or miu^e, to ye account of
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the Dutch West India Company, of which twenty were granted to your petitioner, by the Governor and Coun- cill, on account of his monthly Sallary, and were ac- cordingly received, and ten of them transfered by him to ye tort Orange, now called Newe Albany, intending to sell them there, and leaving the other 10 in New York, (now so called) in custody of one Resolved Waldron to dyet and keepe them for your petitioner. The reduction of New York to your obedience hap- pening in the mean time, one Thomas Delavall, whom your petitioner supposed to have been appointed by Colonel Richard Nicoll the Governor, seized these ten negroes as negroes belonging to the Dutch Company, but indeed were not so. The petitioner therefore im- plores the benefit of the Ai-ticles of Capitulation.
Article 3. Every one shall be and remain a free citizen or denizen and retain their lands, houses goods ships, etc.
Page 306. — Memorandum. That on Thursday the 20th September, in the 35th year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, Charles the Second, etc. At the City Hall in New York, a Special Court of Oyer and Ter- miner was holden, by virtue of the following Commis- sion.
Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant and Governor Generall and Vice Admirall under his Royal Highness, of New York and dependencies, in America.
Whereas his Royal Highness James Duke of York and Albany, etc. hath by his Commission dated at St James October 3, 1682, made and constituted me his vice Admirall of New York, and hath authorized and impowered me to appoint a Judge, Registei*, and Mar- shall, of a Court of Admiralty. I therefore appoint you, Lucas Santen, Es(j., Judge of said Court. And Wm. Beekman Deputy Mayoi*, John Laurence and James Graham aldermen of this city, of New York. Mr. Cornelius Steenwyck, Mr. Nicholas Bayard, Mr.
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Wm. Pinhoni and Mr. Jacob Leysler, and yon, or any six of you to hear and determine any or all Treasons, felonies, RoV>eries, murdere, manslaughtei-, confedera- cies, breaches of Trust embezelling goods or other transgressions, done and committed on board the ship Camelion, of London, Nicholas Clough, Commander, I also appoint Wm. Nicolls to be Registei-, and John Col- lier to be Mai*shall of this Court. Given under my hand Septeml>er 15, 1683. Thomas Dongan.
The prisonei's brought to bar were, Edward Starkey, Robt. Oockrain, John Dorvall, Heniy Lewin, Daniel Kelly, Robt. Dawson, John Moiine, Arthur Davis, Thomas Dickson, and John Hallemore.
You are indicted. For that the ship Cameleon of London, Nicholas Clough, master, did in the year 1682, make a voyage on account of the Royal African Com-
{)any, from the river Thames, in England, to Old Cal- abar in the Bite, on the coast of Africa, to land Ne- groes and other goods, and pioceed to the island of arbadoes, then to sail to Montserat, one of the Cari- })ee islands, to take in her loading and thence to Lon- don. And the ship arrived at the island of Nevis in June last and there took in her loading of sugar, etc., to be delivered at London. And that you not uaving the fear of God before your eyes, but being wickedly moved by the instigation of the Devill, on the 24th of June, near the Island of Nevis upon the deep seas, did with force and arms piratically enter, and the said ship did take, and the coui'se did change and alter, piratically, designing the ship and hei* loading to spoyle with other false pirates. And on the 30tli of June the day following, did conspire to share and divide the same, m the following manner.
Articles of agreement between us on board the ship Cameleon, Nicholas Clough Commander.
All goods to be disposed of, and each man to have his share. The Commander to have two shai'es and a linlf, and the mate to have one share and a half, as for the Doctor one share and a half. And the better to
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cam'' out your piratical designs you did take the ship to the island oi Bonaire and Curacoa, and there did sell part of the cargo, and about the 23d of August did take the said ship to a certain place called Sandy Point in the maritime Jurisdiction of New York, Against the Peace of our Lord the King, etc.
Jury impanelled. Andrew Boon, John Inians, Rich- ard Martin, Wra. Merritt, Wm. Cox, Edward Read, John Rich, John Robinson, John Thurber, Paul Rich- ards, Robert Schuyler, Jacobus Van Cortlandt.
Adjourned to next day.
Edward Starkey brought to bar, the rest remanded.
Nicholas Clough, sworn says, that he never saw the prisoner but twice before he came on board. First at one Mi's. Eversons, and when he was going to the Gov- ernor for his Pass. That he never invited him, nor knew when he came on board, being drunk, says that Starkey was made Quartermaster, and that lie the said Clough took the Sword into his hand as Captain, in- tending to discover the piracy at the first Port, That Daniel Kelly brought him the writing to sign. Threat- ening him if he would not. That he sailed on June 2*Jth about 4 o'clock in the afternoone, but knows not when the prisoners came on board, nor who altered the courae.
Being asked by the Prisoner, whether he did not send his boat ashore for them. He answered " Noe." The prisoner said that Nicholas Clough, the master, conspired with several to come on board, and told them the ship and cargo was his own, and bargained with the prisoners on shore on the 28th or 2!)th of June, that they should go along with him, and that Daniel Kelly came on shore and fetched them on board, and that Clough made the agreement with all of them at Ever- son's, and welcomed them on board,
Samuel Haywarr, sworn, says. That on the after- noon they sailed from Nevis, the master sent his boat ashore, the master said for some linnen, and at her re- tuiTi the pnsoners and the rest came on board, but can-
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not say that they brought any arms. That the master told him, that when the ship came to a place where it would be a prize he would complain against the pris- oners. That the prisoners ordered him to draw the agreement, but he refused, and that John Copping drew them, and he was forced by fear to sign them. That he saw Starkey on shore in the master's company, at Everson's. That he was in the cabin when the pris- oners came on board, and the master was on deck, and no opposition was made by the master. And that at Curacoa the master did propose to dispose of the sugar and did dispose of same.
John Griffin, sworn, says that he desired Captain Clough to give him a passage home to England, That the boat was sent on shore by the master, and when she returned the prisoner was one that came, and the master welcomed them. He owns to his hand to the writing, but says the master was with his sword in his hands and threatened those that did not sign it. That at Cuiacoa, a Jew came on board and took a sample of the sugar.
Nicholas Dumaresq, sworn, says, that being at Cura- coa the master told him that he found himself at sea, the next morning after he went from Nevis, with more men on board than he expected, and that he had a mind to get a sloop and send them back, and that he told him he intended to go to Jamaica, but Daniel Kelly told him they were bound for London, but put into Curacoa to stop a leak.
John Watkins, sworn, says. He knew of no agree- ment between those men and the master. That he was sent on shore in a boat with the Doctor, John Kelly, for what he knows not, and that when they came to the ship, the master was on the Quarterdeck, with most of the company.
Wm. Heath, says that the master sent the boat on shore, and when the prisoner and the rest came on board he welcomed them. That Henry Lewin pulled him out of his cabin to sign the agreement, and the
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master threatened to set them on shore on an uninhab- ited island if they refused, and that the sword was put into the master's hand by John Kelly.
Albert Lawson says. That 3 fowling pieces, two swords and a rapier were brought on board in the boat when the prisoner came with the rest, and that he was forced to sign the agreement by the master.
Wm. Strother says, That he was sent on shore with the boat, but knows of no agreement before with the prisoner.
John Copping owns that he wrote the articles, by the Captain's order, in the Cabin.
John Reginald says that they were sworn by Cop- ping.
George Petersen says, Nicholas Clough swore the men, ana had the sword in his hands, and that at Cura- coa the mastei* ordered him to make a leak in the ship, and that Heath advised him to it.
On Friday, September 20th, the Jury bring in a verdict of not guilty.
Page 315.— Wm. Heath gives a bond foi- £2,000, to take the ship Camelion to London, and to give true infoi-mation against Nicholas Clough. The accounts of the ship are examined and approved.
Page 317. — Court of Admiralty held on Thursday, October 11, 1683, to determine the case between Ja- cob and Isaac Melyn and Stephen Crego.
The complaint is for 22 pounds, 5 ounces of plate, their share on board the sloop Pemaquid, of which said Crego was master, in a late voyage to the Span- nish wreck lying near the Bahama Islands.
The answer is that they came on boaid for a passage to New York and never were a part of his company, and denies that he is the detainer of the said plate. Judgment of this Court, is that the defendant pay to the plaintiffs four pounds of plate, and costs of Court.
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Page 318. — Complaint of Frederick Phillipse against John Cornelisen. That on December 4, 1682, an agreement was made between him and James Loper, Jacob Melyen, Isaac Matyne and John Comellisen about a voyage to be made to a wreck on the Ba- hama Islands, with a brigantine called " Delaware Merchant." It was agreed that Frederick Phillipse should fit out the vessell with sufficient sails, anchors, etc., and he was to have one fifth of what was got- ten. Pursuant to this he fitted out the vessell and made John Cornelisen master. It was also agreed that whoever furnished provisions, etc., should have twenty-four per cent, of what he expended. Frederick Phillipse furnished the same to the amount of 11,413 guilders. But the said John Cornelisen " having got and acquired great profits " refused to pay the said twenty-four per cent. He demands 2,285 guilders, 2 sty vers.
The defendant denies all claim, and says that he has paid to said Frederick Phillipse 145 pounds of plate with which he acknowledged himself fully sat- isfied. Complaint was dismissed. The complainant to pay costs.
Page 320. — Fi'ederick Phillipse enters another com- plaint against John Cornellisen, complaining that he had sold certain anchors and cables to the amount of £45, and refuses to account for the same.
In answer John Cornellisen says that he admits that he went as master to the Spannish wreck, and after he and his company had labored many days and became very weak, and wishing to come away, he did sell a certain old cable and anchor to a master of a sloop then in company, for the reason that he and his company by reason of their labor were so weak that they " could not in no wise," get up the anchor. But he denies that he got £45 for it. Or- dered by the Court that the defendant pay £24 and costs.
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Pa«?e 322. — Will of Jean Machet, New Rochelle. Written in the French language. " Notre ayde soit au nom de Dieu, qui a fait La Ciel et La Terre." " I Jean Machet, ship carpenter, born in the \allage of Tiiibelcoll, and dwelling at Bourdeaux," " the said Ma- chet being a fugitive from persecution, with his fam- ily consisting of himself and Jeanne Thomas his wife, and his childi^en Pierre, Jean, Jeanne, and Mariame, having abandoned all their goods for their Religion which they profess." He commits his soul to God the father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth, and makes his wife sole executrix and guardian of the childi'en, with full disposal of all property " which we have gained together with the labor of our hands and the sweat of our brow," and when the daughters come to marriageable age the mother is to arrange with them what is proper without constraint.
Dated April 17, 1694. Witnesses, Thauvet G. Cathoneau, Daniel Strang, Justice of the Peace. Proved November 10, 1699.
Page 324. — Johanes Vai^ Bkugh, New York, "Mer- chant," " Being weake in body," leaves to wife Cath- erine for life or during widhowhood, all estate real and personal. But she is not to sell without the con- sent of the children, or the greater part of them, and he makes her sole executor. " And whereas our daugh- ter Elizabeth Rodenbergh, now wife of John Donald- son of New Castle in Delaware, has due unto her out of my estate the like proportion as her sister Lucretia Rodenbergh has received in full of her proportion of the estate of her father Lucas Rodenbergh, the ex- ecutor is directed to pay the same, to be paid accord- ing to the terms of a marriage settlement made be- tween the said John Donaldson and Elizabeth his wife, February 24, 169J. And whereas I have purchased for my son Peter, a tract of land on Delaware river next to the land of John Donaldson, the same is left to him. He also leaves him £5 " in consideration
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that he is my first bom son." After his wife's de- cease the property is to go to the children, Elizabeth Donaldson "my wife's daughter by a former hus- band," Helena, wife of Tennis DeKay, Anne, wife of Andrew Graven raedt, Peter, Catharine, wife of Henry Rensellaer, Johanes, and Mary wife of Stephen Rich- ards. (No witnesses.) Proved , 1699.
Page 326. — Inventory of estate of Gerritt Jansen Roos. Taken by Daniel Provost, Sr., and Abraham Gouverneur, at request of Johanes Van Gelder and Mr. Jacob Boelen, executors, September 15, 1698. 17 pieces of 8 at 17 pennyweights, £26 6^. 6d.j 14 pieces of 16J pennyweights, £15 5^. 1^^, 19 Lyon dollars, £5 ^s. Gd.
Page 327. — Inventory of estate of Fredrick Hen- dickson De Boogh. Taken by order of Court of Mayor and Aldermen. February 12, 168^^ " One old decayed house, with lot thereto belonging, being the corner house and lot on the street called fleere Gradt."
[Note. — The above lot is the south corner of Broad and Beaver streets. — W. S. P.]
Page 328. — Henry Crevenraedt. March the 11, 1699.' Blewfield in Jamaica (West Indies). "I Henry Cravenraedt considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, doe leave and bequeathe unto Sarah my wife all that I have in this world, till my children come of age." Then two thirds of the estate to go to them. Leaves to son Isaac a seal ring with a black stone in it, marked H. G. Hopes that his wife "will be kind to the children and not rong them, but doe by them us she will answer to God Almighty." (No
witnesses.)
John Nanfan, Esq., Lieutenant and Governor-Gen- eral and Commander in Chief of the Province of New York, etc. ** Know yee that at New York the first
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day of 1699, before me the will of Heniy Crev-
enraedt was proved and allowed."
Page 329. — Memorandum of the Goods and cliattels found in being at the decease of Jean Maciiet, late ship carpenter of New Rochelle,' and left by him to Jeanne Machet his widow as executor. 200 acres of land, part of it low land, with 2 houses, one of them built of stone, and the other is a frame house, -both standing by the water side. 1 ship upon the stocks which was not finished, by which the said Jeanne Ma- chet has received £25 of Colonel Caleb Heathcote. One half of a sloop then at sea, which was sold at her coming back, to Francis Vincent, by Peter Machet, the son of Jean Machet, who received for the same the value of £80.
Account of goods sold by Jeanne Machet. To An- thony Lispenard a young negro boy £12. A negro man £60. A negro woman £40. Account of some that Peter Machet has received since the death of his father Jean Iflachet, for which he is accountable. From Francis Vincent for ^ the sloop £80. ^ of the cargo of Brazil wood £66. Rent ot house and yard 3 months at £3 per month. Barrel of Tai* 15s. Paid for John Machet Jr. since the death of his father, to Lewis Guion £5. To John Manning for charges in the sickness and at the burial of said John Machet de- ceased in Jamaica, Long Island £13.
Page 330. — Jacobus Ver Planck, New York. " I Jacobus Ver Planck of the city of New York, mer- chant, being sound in health. Leaves to eldest son Gulian £5 when he is of age. Leaves one half of all estate, houses and lands to his wife Margaret, the other half to his sons Gulian and Philip Ver Planck. Makes his wife executor. '' I appoint my brother Ste-
{)hanus Van Cortland t and my brother Brandt Schuy- er. Trustees of my estate." Dated November 27, 1695. Witnesses, Gernt Van
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Inbrongh, Andrew Lawrens, Benjamin Wynkoop. Proved before the Govei*nor, John Nanfan, November 10, 1699.
Pa^e 332. — Jasper Smith, Flushing, "on Long Island, alias Nassau. My wife is to have a comfoi't- able living out of my estate for life, but if she remarry then she shall have only £20." After the death of his wife he directs his Plantation be sold, and the entire estate to be divided among his three children John, Judith and Hannah. " My will is that my son John be careful and diligent and seeke to please his mother and goe forth in her business and not gneve her." If he does so he is to have £10 more than the rest, but if not, " and he bee careless and disobedient," then he is to have £10 less than the rest. Makes his wife Mar- garet, and his friends Hugh Cowperthwaite and Sam- uel Bowne, executoi's, and John Wey and George Langly ovei^seers.
Dated *' 1 7th day of the Eleventh month called Jan- uary," 1695. Witnesses, John Ervine, Edward Bur- roughs, Wm. Fowler. Proved before Thomas Weekes, Judge of Court of Common Pleas, and Daniel White- head and Thomas Stanton Justices, March 16, 169|-.
Page 333. — Ralph Cordkll, Gravesend. " I Ralph Cordell, of Gravesend, yeoman, have by this Instru- ment of Deed of Gift, of the cordial love and nat- ural affection, I beare unto my wife Elizabeth, doe by these presents absolutely deliver and fi-eely give all my estate, real and personal, to her and her heirs after my decease. I engaging not to sell or diminish it witliout the consent of Mr. Samuel Willsou of New York, merchant, and Mr. John Ryder of Mas- peth Kills, Gent." Done in my dwelling house in Gravesend, June 10, 1669. Witnesses Dirck Jans Vandervliet, Jane Rider, Theophilus Turford.
Acknowledged by the witnesses befoi-e John Spragg Sr. December 7, 1683.
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Page 337. — Gabriel Leggett, West Farms, April 16, 1697. "Being very sicke," Leaves to wife Eliza- beth all household goods. To son John Leggett " my house, outhouses, orchards, lands and meadows in the Planting neck, and is that messuage that Thomas Williams dwells upon, and was formerly my father in law John Richardson's." Also 50 acres of woodland. To son Thomas Leggett " my new dwelling house and orchard and outhouses, with the upland and meadow I bought of John Fei'geseu Sr. and Robert Manning, and 50 acres of woodland lying within the bounds of our Patent, and is J of 100 acres with his brother John. To son Wm. Leggett, 100 acres of woodland and 50 acres of meadow lying behind the field within the bounds of our Patent, with all the undivided meadow that shall fall to my share, and also my house and home lot, with the orchard thereon in the town of Westchester. Makes his wife executor. Legacies to daughters Martha, Mary, Sarah, Alice, and Elizabeth. Estate to be under the care of his wife dunng life, "due care being taken that nothing be Avasted." Makes his friends Samuel Haight of Flushing and Samuel Palmer executors in Trust. Leaves to son John " 30 acres of pasture adjoining the orchard I have left to him."
Witnesses, Wm. Barnes, Joseph Haviland, Edward Collier. (Proved but no date given.)
Page 338. — Whereas John Wessells, of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of Administration are granted to his widow, Francentie. July, 1700. John Nanfan, Governor.
JoiiANEs Van Brugh, Sr., New York, December 22, 1696, merchant, "being weake in body," "calling to mind that all Flesh must yield unto Death." Leaves all estate to wife Catrina during her life or widow- hood. Whereas our daughter Elizabeth Rodenbergh, now wife of John Donaldson, of New Castle in Dela- ware, has due unto her the like proportion as her
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sister Lucretia Rodenbergh, as by her jointure of mar- riage with said John Donaldson dated March 29, 1691, the same is to be paid. Leaves to son Peter Van Brugh, a tract of land he has purchased for him, on Delaware river, next to John Donaldson's, also £25 as his first boi-n. Rest of estate to children, Elizabeth Donaldson (his wife's child by a former husband), Helena, wnfe of Tennis De Kay, Catrina, wife of Heniy Renssellaer, Anna, wife of Andrew Gravenroet, Jo- hanes, and Mary, wife of Stephen Richards. Proved , 1700.
Page 341. — Richard Hawkins, New York, "mar- iner," " being in perfect health, but being bound for a voyage to the Island of Barbadoes, and considering the various accidents of life and the perils of the sea.^' Leaves to " my loving friend Thomas Harwarden, of New York, mei'chant," all estate and makes him ex- ecutor.
Dated July 2. 1698. Witnesses, Anthony Brock- hoUs, Michael Hawdon, Matthew Plenor, John Taylor. Pix>ved , 1700.
Page 342. — Robert Codenham, " Late of Shadwell, England, but now of New York, mariner." Leaves to his wife, '' now living at Shackley Wells in Shadwell," all estate for her own use and the education of the child ivn. Makes Richaixi Jones, of New York, sole exei*utor.
Dateil November 23, 1688. Witnesses, George Heath- oote, Thomas Clark, Edmund Buckmaster, George Bi-ewerton. Proved at Court of Record, New York, Deoeml>er 4, 1G88.
Inventory of estate of Robert Codenham, late mas- ter of ship "Charles,'' January 28, 168|. Cash,
£14. 14. r.
Piige 344.— Robert Glover, Antigua, "mariner," bein<' very sick. Leaves to his two sons, Robert and
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Thomas, " all my silver and gold, coyned and in dust." To son Charles m Jamaica, £50. Makes Captain John Perry, of Antigua, and Robert Allison executors, to whom all the rest is left for the use of the children.
Dated at "Island St Mary, nigh to the Island of Madigascar," September 5, 1697. Witnesses, Samuel
Taylor, Thomas Hall, Wm. Durhans. Proved ,
1700.
Francis Bassett, New York, " saylor," " being in good health." Makes wife Mary Magdalen sole ex- ecutor. If she marry she is to have half of the estate, the other half to the children {not iiamed)^ the oldest to have £10 more than the rest.
Dated January 2i^, 166I-. Witnesses, I. Vincent, John Hain, John Davis, Giles Gaudineau. Proved , 1700.
Page 345. — Jacob Smith, New York, " Turner," be- ing by God's blessing in bodily health. Leaves to wife Mary " my house and ground within this city, on the east side of said city." As to my sons Michael and Jacob, I leave to each of them 12 pence. To my daughter (not named^^ 12 pence. Makes wife sole ex- ecutor.
Dated August 10, 16S6. Witnesses, Johanes Myer, Wm. Robinson. No date of proof.
Page 346. — John Coesart, New York. "I, John Coesart, merchant, and having the effects of my own estate and others at a great distance from my own kindred." Makes Mr. Duzell Van Seriton executor, to dispose of all my goods and to return the proceeds to the executors oi niy former will (evidently made in England).
Dated April 25, 1700. Witnf^sses, Gerrit Van Hoorn, Daniel Jamieson. Codicil, dated July 20, 1700, makes Jacob Van Cortlandt executor. Witnesses, Wm. Aerts, Daniel Jamieson, Richard Earl of Bello-
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mont Captain General and Governor, etc. To all to whom tbt-se presents shall come, know yee that at Fort William Henry, in New York, the 30th day of July, l>efore me the last will of John Coesart, late of this citv, merchant, was proved and allowed, etc. July 30, 1700.
Page 347. — Richard Earl of Bellomont, Captain Gen- eral and Governor, etc. To Captain John Corbett, of New York, mariner. " Whereas Thomas Milt^m, late of New York, merchant, did in his will appoint his wife Christian (now also deceased) his executor. And whereas the said Christian has since the death of said Thomas Milton, intermarried with you," the said John Corbett is made administrator. September 28, 1 700.
Page 348. — Inventory of estate of Frederick Hen- dricks De Boog. Presented by Wm. Beekman, Octo- ber 13, 1700. Total, £91 6s. Richard Earl of Bello- mont, Governor, etc. Know all men, that on the 25th of July, 1700, came before John Harman, Esq., one of the Justices of the Peace in the County of Ulster, John Lawi'ence, administrator of the goods late of John Evans and John Bosch, deceased, and did exhibit a full account, etc Quietus granted November 13, 1700.
To making ye grave JB2 2a 2 coffins £9 lis. 6d. To Bier £S 8s,
John Laurence for seeking and burial of the dead at his house with loss of time £10. 6 old Roman Cath- olick Books, 9s. 1 Bill of 136 Guilders £S 8s.
[Note. — The al>ove named men appear to have been divwneil at the same time. W. S. r.]
Page 350. — John P^lletrbauJ New York. In the Name of God, Amen, the 10th day of December in the vear of our LoixJ 1697, and in the 10th year of his ^Iaje8ty's Keign. I, John Pelletreau being sicke of
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body but of sound and perfect memory, Praise therefor given to Allmighty God, do make this my last will and testament. Touching the disposition of all such temporall estate as it has pleased Allmighty God to bestow upon me. First I will that all my debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged. I leave to the poor of the French Congregation of New York the sum of £4. To Mr. Petei* Foyer, Minister of the French Club the sum of £4. To Elias Pelletreau, my nephew, all the tools that are employed about candle making and whalebone cutting. To John Pelletreau, my nephew, £25. To Esther David, my niece, £25. I leave all the rest of goods, houses, and lands to my be- loved wife Magdalen Pelletreau, alias Magdalen Vin- cent, whom I make sole executor.
Witnesses, Augustus Grassett, P. Legrand, G. Gau- dineau, Richard Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. Know ye that on the 10th day of November, 1700, the last will and testament of John Pelletreau, was proved, etc.
Page 351. — Account of estate of Edward Action, Apiil 21, 1700, by Nicholas Jamain. \ brigantine "Antigua" £400. Discharge granted to Nicholas Jamain, December 18, 1700.
Inventory of estate of Sarah and Cornlis Jacobs, upon request of Sarah Van Vendon : 33 Spanish Pis- toles at •i4s, £40. 2s; 2 Guineas at 28s, £3 lf»s ; '1 Ara- l)ians at 12s, £1. 4s ; 23 Arabian pieces of silver at 18d each ; 54 Hank Dollars, (>s 9d each ; Gold, £5 per ounce ; Wrought plate, 7s per ounce ; 1 Watch, £4; Silver hilted sword, £3. 10s Total, £1,953 19s. August 25, 1700
Page 352. — Probate of Will of Adrian Van ScHAACK, January 12, 170^
Page 353. — Inventory of estate of John Coesart, December 23, 1700. By John Barberie, Stephen De-
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lancy, Rip Van Dam. Total, 9,196 guilders. A very long list of ^oods of all sorts, and very long list of debts due to him.
Page 357. — Adrian Vax Schaack, New York. See Appendix.
Pa^ 350. — Stephaxcs Van Cortlandt, New York.^ "' In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these* pi-esents that I Stephanus Van Cortlandt, of the city of New York, merchant, l>eing distempered in body, but of gooil sound and perfect memory. Leaves to his eldest son, Johanes Van Cortlandt, " all that neck and part of my land on the east side of Hudson's river at the entering: of the Highlands over against a certain place called Haverstroo, and is known by the Indian name of Menagh. Being separated fi-om my other lands on that side of the river, called Appamapagh by a certain creeke calleil Menagh, and bounded on the other side by that creek that runs between my said laud and the land of Ryck Abramse and others to- iTt'ther with the meadow on said neck, and all the buildings." All the rest of my houses, lands, meadows, etc. aiv to W divideil among my 11 children, viz. Jo hanes Margaivt, Ann, Oliver, Mary, Philip, Stephen, Ucrtrude, Elizalvth, Katharine and Cornelia. He loaves to each of his children who are not already pro- vidt\l for in that manner, a lot of ground in the city of New York, for the buildinir of a convenient dwell- ihiT houst\ and to each of his t^ildren not already pro- viiUnl for, i- 150, Makes liWral in"Ovision for support of his wife Gertrude, and makes her executor. Makes ^^ Mv bi\>ther Jawbus Van Cortlandt, my bi-other Rob- ert Schuyler, and ivusin Wm. Nicolls," guardian? of
chilvhviK •
IXitisl April 14, iriHX Witnesses, Rip Van Dam John AUvl Kichaixl Staatn, Andrew Teller, Jr. Proved, January 7* I70J^
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Page 3(»2. — This Indenture, made this 23d of Sep- tember, 1G97, between Shuart Olpherts and Ilelike Clopper, widow of Cornelius Clopper, late of this city, blacksmith. The said Shuart Olpherts agrees that he will, before the first day of October next, " marry and take to wife, the said Helike Clopper, if the law of the Church will permit the same, and she the said Helike Clopper shall consent thereto." And the said Helike Clopper also agrees to marry the said Shuart Olphei'ts. In consideration of this, he agrees that if she survive him, his executors shall pay to her £150, in full of all dower rights. And she grants to him during his life, "a certain house and lot of ground on which she now dwells, being the corner of Maiden Lane fronting to Queen street, and ranging with Maiden Lane as far as the west side of the next lot adjoining to her garden." If he remarries then the house and lot shall go to her children. And she is to retain full control of all the rest of her property, and to dispose of it by will or otherwise.
Page 363. — Helike Clopper, New York, October 14, 1700. Helike Clopper *' late widow of Cornelius Clopper ; being sicke." '' Whereas my husband Shuart Olpherts hath with me signed certain deeds, at my in- stance, for the better satisfaction of purchasers and ray children, my children are to give him security to be held harmless in the same." Leaves all the rest of estate to her children or their heirs, namely ^ to the 3 children of my eldest son Johanes Clopper, Eightie, Cornelis and Anatjie. \ to my son Cornelis Clopper. ^ to my daughter Margaret, wife of Olphert Shuarts. I to Catalina^ wife of John Stevens. ^ to Peternell, wife of Albertus Van de Water. ^ to Dinah, wife of Wm. Cooley. My son in law Olphert Shuarts is to have the ground adjoining his lot as far as Nicholas Autom Bogart's land extendeth. Proved , 1700.
Witnesses, Zacharias Sickles, Wm. Huddlestone.
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Inventory of estate of Helike Petei's, wife of Shuart Olpherts. Gold £48, 8, 7^.
Page 366. — Anne Richbell, Maiuoroneck, '* Gentle- woman " " My body to be buried in decent and comely burial, at dij*retion of Gol. Caleb Heathcote and Mr. Richbell Mott and Lieut. John Horton, whom I make executors. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth £H0 and my gold ring with an emerald stone in it. To daughter Annie £(50, and gold chain. To my three grand daugh- ters, Ann Gedney, Maiy Williams, and Mary Mott, each £40. To grand daughter Mary, my biggest gold ring. To son in law, James Mott, £10, and to his son James Mott, Jr., £15. To the rest of my gi*and children, by my two daughters Mary and Elizabeth, not above named, £10. Mentions '* my grand children, James and Adam Mott."
Dated April 1, 1700. Witnesses, John Worham, Jonathan lluestis, Obadiah Palmer. Proved, Febru- ary 19, 170f
Page 368. — James Gratiam, Westchester, June 12, 1700. "My body to be decentl}- buried in the New York burying place, by my deceased wife," at the dis- cretion of my loving friends, Mr. Robert Livingston and Mr. Thomas Codrington, whom I appoint execu- tors. Directs all debts to be paid, " esj>ecially one leg- acy of £50 given to my son Augustine by his grand- father, and £50 given to my daughter Isabell by her grandmother, having been received by me." Gives full j)ower to executors to sell houses and lands. Rest of estate to children Augustine, Isabel, Mary, Sarah, Margaret and John.
witnesses, James Emott, Wm. Vesey, Philip French, James Inyan.
By the Hon. Wm. Smith, Esq., President, Peter Schuyler, Abraham De Peyster, Sanuiel Staats, Robert Livingston, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, of our Council, on whom ye Administration of ye Gov-
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ernment is devolved upon ye death of ye Earl of Bello- inout, and ye absence of ye Lieutenant Governor.
Whereas at New York, on the 3d of April instant, the will of James Graham was proved and allowed. The above named executors are confii*med, April 3, 1700.
Page 369. — Inventory of estate of Joseph West. Cash, gold and silver, £4:J9. Plate 25 ounces sold at 6s 6d per ounce. 50 ounces of plate sold at 6s per ounce. Funeral expenses, £24. 4s. Total inventory, £813.
Page 370. — Papers recorded at request of Rev. Wra. Vesey. 1st Certificate in Latin, from Henry, Bishop of London, stating that on August 2, 1697, he ordained Wni. Vesey as Deacon. 2nd, Certificate in Latin, that on August 2, 1697, Wni. Vesey was ordained as Pres- byter. 3d, That on the same date, the said Wm. Vesey took the oath to conform to the Liturgy of the Church of England. 4th, Certificate of Governor Benjamin Fletcher, that on March 13, 1698, Kev. Wm. Vesey de- dared in Trinity Church his assent and consent to all things in the Book of Common Prayer.
These documents are printed in full in the " Histojy of Trinity Church Parish " by Rev. Morgan A. Dix, to which the reader is referred.
Page 371. — By Hon. Wm. Smith, Esq., President and Council. Whereas at New York on the 9th of May last, the will of John Morse was presented, and John and Peter Berrian being made executors. They are approved and confirmed, 1700.
John Morse, Newtown. " Being sicke and weake." Leaves all estate to his youngest brother Seth Morse of Dedham. Makes John Brian and Peter Berrian ex- ecutors.
Dated October 16, 1700. Proved before John Coe, Samuel Edsall, Content Titus May, 5, 1701.
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Page 372. — John Nanfan, Lieut. Governor, Com- mander in Cbief, ^tc Know ye that at NeAv York on the 22d day of May, 1 701, the last will of Jelus Man- DEViLLE of New York was presented and proved.
Jellis Mandeville, New York. '*I, Jellis Mande- ville of Greenwich, in the city of New Yoik, being of sound and pei-fect health.'' Leaves to wife Elsie all es- tate daring widowhood. " I give to my son Hendrick Mandeville, in preference to all other gifts and in regard of his being my eldest son, all that my farm in Queens County, m the jurisdiction of Hempstead," with houses, barns, etc. To son David, in consideration of his great services, my negro Peter and £50." All the rest of estate is left to his children. Hendrick, David, Tryntie, wife of Cornells Jansen Secum (?),• Helike, wife of Lawrence Johnson, Geritie, Avife of Peter De Milt, and Gertrude, wife of John Meetham. I specially command that my farm or Bowery at Greenwich be sold with the horses, etc., to the highest bidder of my children and the money to be divided. Makes wife Elsie, sole excutor.
Dated September 15, 1696. Witnesses, Symon Brestede, Samuel Bayard.
Page 374.— Wm. Teller, Sr., New York. " Mer- chant." This 19th day of March, 1698. Leaves to his eldest son Andrew, £500, in considei-ation of his birthright or primogeniture. To son William, 20 merchantable beavers at 12 shillings each. To Anna Margartie, the daughter of my son Jacob, deceased, 20 shillings, and no more, "for good and sufficient reasons I have for soe doing." To daughter-in-law Susanah Brockholst and to my daughter Janake Schuyler, of their mother's jx)rtion, the quantity of 85 ])eavers at 12 shillingvS each. Leaves to children Andrew, Helena Rumbout, the two children of my daughter Mary Van Allen, deceased, Elizabeth Van- der Pool, William, John and Janake Schyler, all the
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wrought silver which my present wife found at the time of her mairiage. Legacies are to be paid after the death of his wife Mary, and the rest of estate to be divided among the persons above named. Mentions former conveyance of a piece of land in New York, to his son Caspar, which he repudiates, and any of his children claiming under it, are to be cut off from inheritance. Makes son Andrew executor.
Witnesses, Johnes Kip, Peter Rychman, Johanes Kierstede. Proved, May 23, 1701.
Page 376. — Nicholas Dumaresq, New York, "Mari uer." Leaves all estate to be divided among his chil- dren Sarah, Nicholas, Jacob and John, and especially that estate which is due me from my father, Peter Du- maresq, and mv mother Mary in the island of Guerne- sey, in the parish of St. Saviour's, Children all under age. Makes Thomas Noel, Jacobus Van Cortlandt and Jacob Moyle executors. Eldest son Nicholas to have JB50 more than the rest.
October 21, 169S. Witnesses, Samuel Myndert, Adrian Hooglant, John Stevens. Proved, May 30, 1701.
Page 377. — Inventory of estate of Joseph Holt, £56.
Inventory of estate of Daniel Hooper, Barbadoes. February 22, 1700. Captain Jeremiah Tothill, ad- ministrator.
Henry Ryche, Kin^s Co. Leaves to eldest son Jacob Ryche, "12 shilhngs in lieu of his double por- tion, anci in consideration of several benefits alreadv received.'* To daughter Gertrude, "a double poj'tion in consideration that sue is defective and simple in mind." To wife Yda, all goods, houses and lands, but she is bound to maintain the children. After her decease all to go to children, Jacob, Hendrick, Ryche, Yda, Ger- trude and Janetie.
Dated December 13, 1689. Witnesses, Englehardt Lott, Jacobus Van Ecklen, Peter Delaney. Proved, June 26, 1701.
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Page 380.— Tnventoiy of estate r.f Wm. Teller. Taken by his wife, Mary Tellt-n August 1, 1701. "45,537 guilders, 7styvers. Wampom value, which be- ing reduced to English money amounts to £113S, S*, S*/'
Page 387. — Inventoiy of estate of Johx Oesart. December 23, 17(K).
Page 391. — Joseph Smith. X^rw Y«>rk. Leaves ^ of hir5 pn:»|»erty to wife Mary, atj the other half to daughter Ann.
Dated May ±4. 17vL Pn.vel April 14, 1702.
Lge v^V*2. — luvt-LV-ry -f c>taie of J axes Itraham, at M'.»r!nsa.TjiiL Ajiril :^\ I7»'l. ma»!e by Captain Brandt SfLuTjt-:. WiL. M-rcrn *^«i J'»Ln Buskins:.
Pitc^ '>vf» — IxT-i;. .Ty .>f estate of Captain Xicuo-
PiUTf ;:^*-. — r.:;n<xi«i A&dn.>55S. E<q^ Governor, etc. 'Wriir'.r?^i4> '. • inir-s Jjf-i.<«5«i, ha^l at the time of his -trj'^^i. ^ •'%f^^ iii*i riiArelX eto„ his wi^l-^w Christian Vjii o-r rerr;. > :uii»i* :^imini>trai«>r, X->vrail>er 20,
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Tx?? ?'s^ -Xj.r:£Ay:£L SiLVESTEJt. Siielter Island.
\Y'i^.-^?fc< I sjL T;i»r irjjr vT»T>rr of tMJe half of all that
.^;i.i»\ vit'-^* •! ! TCir v^wrlLl-^nurriy calle^l Manhan-
V -v At*-. iiv-siT* iT£iA:i. ai>iJ &i^w Shelter Island, and
.hi; u\.z z ^ It *•:• i: >iA-l. 3>r^vsw eic.. and also one !.!.'' r al!» ca*^c >..i:o rtll^i R^Vifc? isIauiL I herebj- i* i/nM - m -^".^ Gr»C! Sclveswr, Francis Brinly, .\i.m- >^' V ^-s^iJk.^ ArtK-vi Iwewfe Mvwis and Daniel - a .% :i^ >5fcS.: .-flw idut v>f the island. Also the c !* • )j^^ c ssurJ T*^:t? *? »»v be due me from my .^ . ,...- ^\n:>c*xi Sc^wcw aihl iTiomas Middleton, by
- vs .1 : :t*i rrviAi ,3i*«r«nents made by me, and by
- *.^M ;: u« A iT.*»rtiTN>n *^lf ^^"^ h-^'^ *he island by the V- .> Tfiar .^ W*n ai^l the bill of sale given to me.
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The said Commander sending one of his men of War to Shelter Island, where the Captain landed, with about fifty soldiers, taking possession of the one half claimed by Constant Silvester and Thomas Middle' on. And to strike the greater dread in my family, they beset my house, the better to obtain the money, which they forced from me and my wife.
The same is given in trust for the benefit of his wife during life, to enjoy the dwelling house with the gar- dens, etc., and about 40 acres of land bounded with the creek on the west, north by a gully and spring of meadow. Also £100 yearly as settled upon her by a deed, left in the hands of my brother Wm. Codding- ton of Rhode Island. She is to take care of the chil- dren and they are to be dutiful! to her. Leaves the Planting field behind the orchard, 40 acres, and the Planting field called Mananduck, 25 acres, "to all my sons." Rest is left to his son Giles Silvester. Makes arrangement that his brother Joshua Silvester shall be properly maintained. Legacies to son Nathaniel, daughters Patience, Elizabetn, Ann, Mercy, and son Benjamin. To son Peter land at Tom's Creek and mill. To son Giles all land at Plum Gut. To sons Nathaniel and Silvester " my 3 shares of land in the new country near New Jersey to the westward." To sons Constant and Benjamin the land and orchard which I have at Southold, and my land on Block Isl- and, Makes wife Grizell, brothei-in-law Francis Brinly, sonin-law James Floyd, my cousin Isaac Arnold, Lewis Moms and Daniel Gould executoi*s.
Dated 19th of the month called March, 1698. Witnesses, John Collins, Ann Collins, Peter Aldrich, Jacques Guillitt.
Page 400. — Anthony Wright, Oyster Bay, makes his sister Alse Cral)b, of said town, executor and leaves her his whole estate except the following Leg- acies. To his brother Nicholas Wright 5^. and to bis wife Ann the same, and to his son Caleb 2^. 6d. To
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Rebecca Frost, Sarah Lattin, John Wright, Gideou Wright, Elizabeth Wright his wife, Adam Wright and his wife Mary, Job Wright, Mary Andrews, Jacob Townsend and wife Elizabeth, Li^ia Wright, Kichard Crab, 2^. (id. each. To Isaac Doty, a cow.
Dated 20th of 3d month (May), 1673. Proved at Court of Sessions at Jamaica, December 8, 1680.
Page 401. — Richard Crab, Oyster Bay. '• Oyster Bay this 5th day of l^econd month 1680." " This de- clai'es unto all that it may in any way coucerne, that I Richard Crab of Oyster Bay, being sicke and weake, and know not how the Lord may deal with me. Therefore while my undei-standing may remain, for settling my estate in Peace." Leaves to his daughter in lawLide Wright, *'my house and Home lot on the east side of Samuel Andi^ews house lot," the way being l)etween, and all the common rights that belong to said house lot, with one shai'e of meadow in Great Meadow. To John Townsend, son of James Town- send, of Oyster Bay, my whole shai-e of Land on Hogg Island. Leaves the I'est of his estate to his wife Alse Crab, anil makes her executor, and Matthew Ryer and Henrv Townsend, Sr., overseers.
witnesses Anthony Wright, John Johns. Proved at Court of Sessions held in Jamaica, June 9, and con- firmed, IVivmber 30, 1680. E. Andross.
PniT^* 402» — tloHN Skidmore, Jamaica. "The last will and Testament of John Skidmore, who through (?t>d's meivy having my sences |>erfectly about me, yet not knowing how it may please God to deal with me, 1 iH>mmit mV soul to Gc'hI, and for preventing of future danger tlo tfisjH^se of my estate^ as folio weth." Leaves to his :* ohilili\»n all his estiite both in the town of JauKHica, and f 50 given by my father Thomas Skid- moiv of FairfieUl in New England, and gives his eld- est sou John full power to recover the same. Men- tit>ns ** my two youngest children Joseph and Abigail."
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" The black horse given by my wife to the 4 boys, to be equally divided between them " {;wife deceased^ iiame not given). Makes Joseph Smith, Sr., and Daniel Whitehead, overseers.
Witnesses, Samuel Kuscoe, Edward Borrows. Proved at Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, July 9, and confirmed December 30, 1680. E. Andross.
Inventory taken by Robert Ashman and Thomas Oakley, July 7, 1680. The Housing and land at home £60, the land and meadow at Hayters, £20. The 10 acre lot and other land £20. Joseph Smith, Daniel Whitehead. John Hinds.
Page 402. — Sybout Claasen, New York. [This will is written after the ancient Dutch form.] On the 10th day of February in the year 167f appeared be- fore me Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, Sibout Claasens being sick, and his wife Susannah Jans, of indiferent health, but both of perfect memory. Both declare that " of real love and affection during the time of their matrimony shown to each other, and by the blessing of God yet to be shown." Each be- queaths his share of the estate to the survivor. They leave to the Deacons of the Dutch Chui'ch for the poor, 1000 guildei's, wampum value. After their death the estate is to go to her two children by her late husband Arent Teunisen, viz. Susannah, wife of Reynier Williamson, and Weyntie, wife of Simon Barentz.
Witnesses, Ev^ert Petei-sen, Sybert Jansen. Trans- lated from the Dutch by Nicholas Bayard. Proved at Court of Record, New York, February 8, and confirmed and administration given to Susannah Jans the sur- vivor, February 16, 1680. Anthony BrockhoUs.
Page 404. — Gertie Rutgers, New York. [Dutch form.] Before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary. On the 11th of June in the year 1680, appeared Gertie Rut- gers, wife of GeiTitt Huygens De Kleyn, being sick.
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She makes her son Rutgers Geritts Huygens, to be her sole and iiuivei-sal heir. Her husband is to have the use of estate for the maintenance of her son till he is of age. Makes her husband, Huygen Barents De Kleyn, her father-in-law, and Leander Huygens, her bi-other- in-law, ovei^seei's.
Witnesses, Warner Wessels, Dirck Teunisen, Henry Cariner. Translated by Nicholas Bayard. Pi-oved, July 18, 1080.
Page 405. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Lawrence, Flushing. The neck of land calleil Tews neck, with housing, oi-chards and meadows, £1,250. Two 50 acre lots at Whitestone, £tt0. 50 acre lot, No. 13, £20. The 50 acre lot in Newtons neck J615. 10 4 aci^e lots lying at the Town, with all housing, orchards, et<\, £60. 640 acres lying adjoining to Sunk meadows, eastward, and also running west to the Fresh Pond, and north to the Sound, and south to the path that goes to John Goldin^s house, £150. i share of salt meadow at Towns end, and 2 shares of fi'esh meadow, one at Gmvss and the other in the middle meadow, £10, 1 share of salt meadow at Terry s Point, £30, 6 shares of meadow at West- chester. 3 shares of mejidow in the New Found Passage, £3. 3 sharvs of meadow in Hunt's cove, £16. 1 share of salt meadow at Head of the bay, £16, one nei:rv\ John, £5*^ iiegrv> Andrew, £40. 10 nefi^s in alf. l>ne Ew^Ksh boy ealkd by the name of Bishop, for a year aiki ^mu^' moiilks service, £5. 32 oxen, £ltU\ * 4^ ovn\^ K HoiT^s.
The inveut<M-Y is \>frv k^tt^liv, showing great wealth and hi^h s..vial siaiKHL iT^^al £4,032. Taken by Rioharvl Cv>rti^Il Jokn Bo^Tie, John Lawrence, Abm. Whtwiv. KliiaMh Lawrwur^ and Wm. Lawrence, avuu:u:siratvv^ nw^W oath to the same in presence of iJv^to^ aiiNl i\Hi!KtL XowmWr IS, 1680,
l^k^ 41L— Rnr MoYXK, Xew York. ^Of the IVtjsK v>4r Ask im iW 0>unty of Kent, England.
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Mariner." Leaves legacies to Jonathan Woods of Port Royal. Joan Wills, wife of Samuel Wills of Wap- ping docks, London. Adiy, wife of John Sharpe of New York and Mary Johnson, her daughter, for care taken of him in sickness, and Thomas Lewis. Rest of his estate to his mother Elizabeth Moyne widow of his father, Thomas Moyne, but if not living then to his brothers and sisters {not named)^ " my sliip called the "Brothers Adventure."
Dated August 20, 1679- Witnesses, Wm. Berham, JohnTudoi.' Proved 12th of , 1681.
Page 412- — Sigismuxd Lucas, New Yoik (Dutch form). Before me Wm. Bognrdus, Notary, on Septem- ber 17, 1673, on Sunday evening about 8 o'clock, ap- peared Sigismund Lucas, and Gertrude van Bulderen joined in mairiage. '''The testator being sick in bed but with his wife being sound in body and walking up and down." He leaves to his daughter Maria Lucas begotten by Engelbertie his former wife, 400 guilders, wampum value. Of the rest of the estate he leaves one half to his wife, and the other half to his daugh- ter, who is under age. Makes Barent Carten and Ray Crosvelt " his neighbors and good friends " overseers.
Witnesses Jacob Abramse, Hendrick Hendrichs Van Reegnau. Proved before Capt- Wm. Dyer and rest of Council, April 26, 1681.
Letters of administration, on estate of Obadiah Palmer of Westchester. Granted to " his brothers John Palmer and Wm Barnes," May 27, 1681. Speaks of him as '' their late brother."
Page 413. — Letters of administration on estate of Peter De Nys of New York, granted to Greetie his wife, July 15, 1681.
Letters of administration on estate of Robert Ryder of New York, granted to Cornelius Hendrichsen and
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Abraham Corbett and James Matthews, as principal creditors, July 18, 1681.
Page 414. — Letters of administration on estate of Thomas Lovell of New York, granted to Cornelius Hendricks, principal creditor, August 30, 1681.
Will of Stoeffel Johnson Abeel and Heeitie his wife, of Albany. (Written in Dutch form.) December 4, 1678, appeared before Adrian Van Elpenden, Notarj'^ Pul>lic, resident in New Albany, Stoeffel Johnson Abeel, and Heeitie Johnson joine<l in matrimony, be- in fj^ both in irood health. All estate is left to the sur- vivor for life, and then to chddi^en Magdalen aged 17, Maria aged 14, Johanes Abeel aged 11, and Elizabeth aged 7. ** The said Magdalen being already married," and lias had given to her, one bed and 50 whole Bea- vei*s. Iliey exclude the Loitls Orphan Masters from all management, and " do not desire them to meddle with the^overnment of the children." The survivor and their brothers in law Cornel is Van der Pool, and Adrian Gerritts Popendorf, are made overseers.
Witnesses, John Verbeck, Leendert Philipsen. Proved October 14, 1681.
Pa<re 416. — Letters of administration on estate of Richanl Hall, ^' lately di-owned."" Granted to Hanah Hall, widow. November 2, 1681.
Letters of administi-ation on estate of Thomas Pal- mer ^* lately drowned.'' Granted to Thomas Olive, Novenil>er 2, lt>81.
Pa«^e 41 r.— Barjtabas Hobton, Southold. " I Bar- nahaC" Ilortou of Southold, finding many distempers dailv «»iv\vin? upon me." Leaves to eldest son Joseph 10 <li.vn to what he formerly had as his full portion. To ^.-ooud son Benjamin, 10 sheep, to what he formerly had. as his full jwrtion. To eldest daughter Hannah Trevalle, 10 sheep as her full portion. To Joseph
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Conckling, son of my daughter, Sarali Conckling, 5 sheep, lo ray 3d daughter Mary Bndd, 5 sheep. To my third son, Caleb 1 norse and ^ of all my right in Aceabauk to what he hath in possession at Coichaug for his full portion. To my fourth son Joshua, all my house, land, and meadows, orchards, and Commons of pasture which was mine and is now in his possession, and ^ of my meadow and upland within the bounds of Aceabauk, and all my meadow at Oyster Ponds. To my fifth son Jonathan, all my dwelling house, bara, home lots and meadow and all the rest of the real estate, except that the new house shall be for the use of Mary, my wife, during her life, and she is to have the third bushel of all grain, and he is " to winter and summer for her four cows." To youngest daughter Mercy Youngs 4 cows and bed and bed clothes. Makes wife Mary executor.
Dated May 10, 1680. Witnesses, Jonas Holdsworth, Richard Benjamin. Proved at Court of Sessions held in Southampton March 4, and confirmed November 18, 1681.
Inventory. Land and Housing £200, 7 oxen, £30, 5 cows, £12, 16 horse kind, £24, 90 sheep, £35. Total amount £405. Taken by John Corwin, John Carey, Benjamin Youngs.
Page 418. — Letters of administration on estate of Thomas Topping of Southani])ton. Granted to wife Hannah, November 18, 1681.
Inventory taken. May 6, 1681, by John Jessup, Ed- ward Howell, Samuel Johns and John Howell. Home lot 20 acres, £100, Housing, £70, 7 acres of land in Great Plain, £14, 6 acres at Captain's Neck, £21, 6 acres at Halseys neck and 1 acre in Captains neck, £37, 3 acres in Coopers neck, £10 10s. 2r> acres at Little Worth, £62. 40 acres at Sagapanack, £70. Meadow at Quaquauantuck and Seponack, £23. *' 1 Hour glasse." Total amt, £703 14. 6 Approved at Court of Sessions held in Southold June 8, 1681. John Howell, Clerk.
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Page 419. — Letters of administration on estate of Henry Pierson, Southampton, granted to his widow Mary Pierson, November 18, 1681.
Inventory. Wearing aparall, £21. His books, £6 19s. House and land adjoining, £350. Close at Old Town, £100. Close at Littleworth, £120. Land in Great and Little Plains, £66. Land in Hog neck, £13. Total amt,£1276.
[Note. — Henry Pierson was Town Clerk of South- ampton for many years. His house lot is where the Presbyterian Church now stands, and it extended east to Old Town street or leme. W. S. P.]
Page 420. — Letters of administration on estate of Thomas Harrls, Boston, granted to Adam Winthrop, and John Foster of Boston, merchants, and Isaac Arnold of Southold, as attorney for the rest of the creditors, January 9, 1681- Page 421. — John Adams, New York, "merchant^' Leaves all of his estate to his "loving kinsman Rich- ard Carr," in care of his executors, till he comes of age. Makes John Delavall executor.
Dated October 10, 1681. Witnesses, Cousseau, Francis Duval, Wm. Haines. Proved, Febiiiarv 14, 1681.
Inventory of estate of Nathaniel Silvester, Shel- ter Island. 1?80 pounds of Pewter, £14. Turkey wrought (»ari)et, £1 lOs. i of Shelter Island, £700. HoUHiiiii:, £150. Farm at Plum Gut, £30. 6 acres on Block Island, 12s. Pair of mill stones, 10s. Total amt, CiaUS. Taken by John Budd, John Tuttle, JamcH lloldsworth, John Booth.
Pag(^ 423. — Letters of administration on estate of Assku Levy, ijrnnted to Maria his widow April, 24, 1682.
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Letters of- administration on estate of Obadiah Smith, of Smithfield (Smithtown), granted to his father Richard Smith, April 24, 1682.
Inventory. Farm on west side of Nissequogue river, £100, 5 cows, 2 oxen £22, 10s Total, £143.
[Note. — Obadiah Smith was the youngest son of Richard Smith the Patentee of Smithtown.]
Letters of administration on estate of Daniel Hal- SEY of Southampton, granted to Joanna, his widow, April 24, 1682.
Page 424. — Inventory. Land at home 52 acres, £208; House and barn, £140; Wood close toward Cobs Pound, 20 acres, £44 : Smith's lot at the Town, £40 ; Land at Sagaponack, 33^ acres, £66 ; 1 acre at Halseys neck, £5; 2 Gin acres, £4, 9*; 25 acres at Seven Ponds, £37, 10^ 20 acres at Scuttle Hole, £20 ; Meadow at Quaquanantuck, Seoponack and on the Beach, £5. Total, £9U4.
Page 425. — Wm. Russell, Southampton. "Being in perfect strength." Leaves to his two sons, Oliver and William, all lands and meadows in Southampton and a £50 right of commonage. Makes wife Elizabeth executor, and " my beloved brother Obadiah Uogei's," overseer, and " to see after my children and their land."
"A jury impanelled for inquest upon the death of Wm. Russell, are as followeth, Mr. Joseph Fordham, Arthur Howell, Mr. Eedes, Obadiah Rogei's, John Foster, Thomas Cooper, Edward Howell, Isaac Wil- man. Job Sayre, Wm. Hackelton, Obadiah Rogers, Jr., and Francis Sayre. In the behalf e of the Con- stable, the verdict of the jur}^ is that the water is the cause of his death. He was drowned, and noe other raeanes but by God's Providence, he came thereby to his ende."
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Page 426.— Wm. Fithian, East Hampton. " Beinj of perfect mind." ^akes his wife Margaret, executoi Leaves to eldest son, Enoch, " my close east of tKe Towne, next to Wm. Barnes lot." Also a Seven acre lot on the Eastern Plain, by Hook Pond, also my lot at Indian Well, and the J of my last Division of land lying northwest from the Town, being wood land. Also a j>iece of meadow at the north west, and 1 piece of meadow at Accobonack by John Toppings, on one siile and gooilman Bishops on the other, and | of my Commonaore both at Town and at Montauk.
Leaves to son Samuel, "mv House lot in Town wheiv I live, with all the housing," also my 7 aci-e lot on Western Plain, also 14 acres bein^ J of my last Division, lyiuij north west from the fowne, on the south east side of said lot, also my piece of meadow lying si>uth of the lot I gave to my son Enoch, and a piiHV of meadow lying east of the Great Creek at AivalH>nack^ and ^ of my Commonage at Town and at Montauk. Leaves the remainder of estate to his \viie iluring life and to children, Enoch, Samuel and Hannah, and to my gi-andehild, the daughter of my \r daughter Martha, deoeas-jeil, if she wntinue with my "-^ wiftX ('Makes si>n Samuel, exeoutorjand 3Ir. Thomas Baker and Mr, Thomas James, oveiwei s.
Daitnl DtH.vmlvr 11, 167S, Witness, Thomas Rnker.
Pa^rt^ 437, — Inventory, Taken by the Constable and Oven^^i^ House aud buildings, £78. Out land, 40 aore3s i*SO, Total annmnt, £215. Benjamin i onokling. Oonst4ible. Jeremiah Conckling, Thomas l>slH>nu\ John SirelUHU Ovi
Pa^^ 4 5^ I^uersi of administration on estate of Kvii^i Hi^mx^^x. ijnmteii to Wm. Darvall and Jamt>s Mauhexrs. IViueiual oreilitors, June 20. 1682.
Wr.l of KjiIjA Hutehiu^Mu Newcastle, Delaware, L^^x^4 to iW wife of Captain Nicolls, a bill due him
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from Daniel Sullivan of Fairfield. Leaves small legacies to Peter Alrich, Wessell Alrich, John Ogle's two sons, James Willis, Thomas Wolaston, John Darby, the daughters of Mr. Semphill. Leaves to his brother Robert Hutchinson, land at Poplar neck. Leaves to his imcle, John Redford, 4,000 pounds of toV>acco, and a plantation at Christian creek, for use of his sister, if not sold. Leaves to his brother the rest of the Patent that is assigned over to me from Benjamin Nettleship, purchased out of Major Fen- wicKS Colony. In case of his death it is to go "to my brother and sister in Old England." M^mtions father and mother, but not named. Makes Peter Alrichs, James Williams and Thomas Wolaston, exec- utors.
Witnesses Wm. Still, Tyman Slider, Ph. Peacock.
Page 429. — Letters of administration on estate of Wm. WiLLsoN of New York, granted to his widow Catharine, Jiine 22, 1682.
Page 430. — David Jochemsen, New York. (Made in Dutch form.) Before Matthias DeVoz, Notary Public, on the 20th of July, 1682. David Jochemsen and Christian Cappoens, his wife. He leaves to her all of his estate, and makes her his sole executor. She leaves to him one half of her estate and the other half to her daughter Maria Hays, " begotten of her former husband Jacob Hay." The husband is to remain in possession of the whole till the daughter is of age. The husband is to have the household effects, and one gold chain and two gold rings.
Witnesses, Nicasius De Sille, Abm Slatter. Proved, July 7, 1682, and Letters of administration granted to the widow Chiistians Cappoens, July 8, 1682.
Page 432. — Letters of administration on estate of Jacob Wood of Southampton, granted to wife Mary, July 8, 1682. Inventory taken by Samuel Johns,
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Elnatlian Topping, Shamgar Hand and Henry Pier- son. House and 20 acres of land, £120. Total, £155.19«.
Page 433. — Letters of administration of estate of Anthony Ludlam of Southampton, granted to wife, Sarah, July 8, 1682.
Inventory taken by Samuel Johns, Constable, and Edward if o well, John Howell and Nicholas Eedes. Land at home 39^ acres, £197; the dwelling house and all the housing, £130; Land at Kellys pond, £80 ; land in the ox pasture, £3.10*; land at Little Hog neck, £7; a £50 right of Commonage, £5. Total amount, £398.8.12. March 22, 168^.
Page 434. — Letters of administration on estate of Joseph Taylor, Southampton, granted to wife Mary,
pasture gaU
the ox pasture, £8 ; 20 aci'es behind widow Coopers lot, £20 ; 20 acres yet to be laid out, £20 ; 40 acres in Scuttle Hole Division, £40; 20 acres at Hog neck, £15; £150 right of Commonage, £10; Library of Books, £50. Total amount, £407. 8. 8.
[Notk. — Rev. Josej^h Taylor was the Presbyterian minister in Soutliampton, and his tombstone may still be seen in the old South end burying ground in that villacre.— W. S. P.]
Page 435. — Cai)tain Thomas Delavall, New York. Leaves to his son-in-law, Wm. Darvall, "all his lands in the bounds of Harlem, uj)on the island of New York, and also all that Island called and known by the name of Great Barnes Island, \\\n^ near Harlem." Also his mill at the Esopus. Leaves to his son John Delavall, "all my house and land at the Esopus, ex- cept the mill." lie also leaves to him all debts due to
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him before 1664 ; tlie debts that are due to liini since that time, are left to his son-in-law, Win. Darvall. Leaves to daughter Margaret Coddington, £50. To his sister Ann Corn well, £5 per annum, after Her death this is to go to her daughter Ann. " My son John is to provide for my brother-in-law Edward Dyer, meate, drink and aparall during his life." "If any of my daughters should come to want, my son John is to relieve them." " What is due from me to my sonin-law Thomas Coddington on account of his wife's portion, is to be paid." Makes son John execu- tor.
Dated June 9, 1682. Witnesses, Cousseau, John Tudor.
Codicil. Leaves to son John, "all my part of the mill, called the Yonkers mill, lying in Hudsons river." To son-in-law Thomas Coddington all my land and houses at Gravesend, Long Island. Money due to Mr. Samuel Swineck of London, to be paid. Leaves " to my grand daughter Francis Darvell, my piece of land lying beyond the Smiths Vly, in the City of New York called by the name of the Cherry Gardens."
Dated July 10, 168*2. Witnesses, Edwaid Dyer, John Tudor.
[Note. — Esopus in Ulster County was the original name of Kingston. The piece of land called the Cherry Garden is the tract at the corner of Pearl and Cherry Streets in New York, and shows the origin of the name of the latter. — W. S. P.]
Page 437. — Letters of administration on estate of Robert WiLLiA3ts of Oyster Bay, granted to Samuel Spicerand John Bowne, August 5, 1682.
Charles, Absolute Lord and Proprietor of the Pro- vince of Maryland and Avalom, Lord Baron of Balti- more, etc. To all to whom these presents shall come, Know yee, that searching the records of Our Court of Probate, kept at St. Mary's before our dear Uncle
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Pliilij) Calvert, Esq., our Judge, etc., for the Probate of wills; the last will and testament of Robert Williams of Long Island was Proved, April 23, 1682.
Will of Robert Williams, Oyster Bay, " know yea that I Robert Williams of Long Island near Oyster Bay, now being sick." Leaves to his wife Sarah, " all my Plantation, with orchards, pastures and what wood land she may make use of, dui'ing her life, if she keepe herself a widow." Leaves to son John Williams 100 acres of land, more than I have given him already. To my grand son, Robert Williams, 40 acres of land in some convenient place. "If my daughters marry and they want land, if their husbands will come and dwell upon mine, they shall goe to my overseers, and they shall give them land to live on, for them and their heirs." "If any of my sons or daughters doth walk disorderly, accoi'ding to the truth ; they shall have no part or parcel in this my will." Makes his wife Sarah, and Samuel Spicer and John Bowne over- seers. Leaves to his son Hope Williams, 100 acres of land, which he hath ali'eady.
Dated December 2, IGSO. Witnesses, John AVintei*, Richard Kempton, R. Hawes.
^ Page 489. — Will of Charles Bridges, of Flushing. "1 Charles Bridges, and Sarah his wife, taking into consideration their great and decaying age, and know- ing that tlie hour of death is near, and not willing to depart this world before having disj)osed of their worldly goods." AVe leaving unto our son Thomas Wil- lett one half of our land lying in Newtons neck, as by deed of gift may appear, the rest shall remain for us and the survivor. If I come to depart fii'st, my brother
Thomas Bridges is to have Pounds, the rest to
remain as above written.
"This will was written by said Chai-les Bridges, in- tending to sign it, but by a sudden change and depart- lU'e from this life was prevented. The same was found
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after his decease, all of his own handwriting, but not signed or sealed. But being produced before the Gov- ernor and Council, several persons of good faith and credit, stated that some short time before his death they heard him say that he had made his Avill, to the effect of the said writing." It was allowed and pi'oved August 28, 1(>82, and lietters of administration were granted to his wife Sarah Bridges.
Page 440. — John Lawrence, Jr., being sworn says : That in or about June or July last, being in discourse with Mr. Charles Bridges, between the I'own of Flush- ing and his house, walking to the Town, the said Charles Bridges said, that he had arranged it as his will, that the longest liver of him or his wife should take all the estate, only he intended a small legacy to his brother Thomas, about four or five pounds. And that the will produced is in the said Bridges hand.
John Smith, Rock, being sworn says : That about the beginning of July last, being in company with Charles Bridges at his house, and walking in the yard, he the said Bridges told him that his wife and he had concluded to keep what they had as long as they lived, and that when either died, the longest liver to
have all. ' marke
John X Smith, Rock.
Myndert Courters sworn, says : That on the 13th June last, he being in discourse with Charles Bridges of Flushing, he heard him say, that he had made his will, so that the one that lived longest of himself or his wife, should have all the estate, and that the will pro- duced was in his handwriting.
Letters of administration on estate of John Forbes of Flushing were gi*anted to his wife Margaret, August 28, 1682.
John Forbes, Flushing. " I John Forbes of Flush- ing, do appoint my wife Margaret to l)e my sole heir and executor, to all estate, houses and lands."
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Dated August 20, 1066. TTitnesses, Charles Bridges, John Lawrence, Jr.
Page 442. — Joseph Rayxer, Southampton. "I Joseph Rayner of Southampton, being by God's Provi- dence l>ound off the said Island, to Boston in New England, and not certainly knowing how the Lord in his Providence may dispose of me." Leaves to his son Thurston Raynor, ''all my land in the ox pasture, and A of my land in the Great Plain, and all my meadow in Shinnec<x*k Great neck, and ^ of my Commonage after the next Division is laid out.'' Leaves to his S4ins Isiiac and John •• all mv lands at AVickapogue, and the Division that was laid out last year at Mea- cocks and the next Division that shall be laid out, and 4 of my Commonaire after the next Division is laid out/' Leaves all tlie rest of his houses and lands to his wife Marv, durinir her life, and then to his son Joseph Raynor, and makes his wife executor. Leaves to his dauirhters Marv and Hannah each £50, and to his dauirhter ElizaWth, two cows.
Datetl >[ay S, 167S. (No witnesses.) Proved, Oc- toin^r 2S, 10>2.
Inventory taken June 12, 16S2. £150 Commonage £15. Home lot and land adjoining 33 aci-es, £165. IIousiniT and barn, £00. 2i acres in Little Plains, i*:>4. ir acivs in Great Plains, £57, meadow at Shine- v\vk iirear ami Little nei^k and Seponack, £25. iM50 riirht i^f meadow at Qnaquanantuck, £15, 20 aoivs at ^lillstone bi\H>k and the orchard land, £29. t>S acrt»s at Wiohai>ogue, £204, 20 acres at Mecox, £30 2'» aortas aK^e Scuttle Hole, £30. 20 acres at Hog n^vk. £2«\ •> oxen, £:U>. Total amount, £963.
Pace 44;>. -^IiLKs Oakly of Westchester, having ditil Tntostate, Lettei-s of administration granted to witV Man, November ^^, U»>2.
P:»i.v 444. — (. OKXELir!: VAX BiRSAM, New York. Loaves to ilauiihter Anna " the pa>|ier portion of a
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child." Rest of estate to his wife Sarah, " and she is to maintain my daughter Anna decently, and cause her being taught reading and writing, and a trade, by which she may live." '* My negro girl Elizabeth is not to be sold, but to remain in the service of my daughter Anna." Mentions " my wife's daughter Ra- chel Kierstede." If his daughter Anna dies, then his brother, Timon Van Borsum, is to have "50 whole Beavers, at 8 guilders apiece or their value." Makes wife Sarah, executrix.
Dated June 16, 1680. Proved, September 25, 1682.
Page 446. — Letters of administration on estate. of Henry Mott of Hempstead, granted to his wife Han- nah, November 13, 1682.
" Inventory of estate of Henry Mott who died 21 November, 1680." House and 17^ acres of land.
Page 447. — Letters of administration of estate of Jacques Cousseau of New Yoik, merchant, granted to John Vincent, carpenter, November 13, 1682.
Page 448. — Wm. Ruscoe, Jamaica, L. L " Being in reasonable health of body." Leaves to son John, now living in Norwalk, in New England, 58. To the children of my daughter Sarah £20, among them when of age. To Alice, the daughter of my son Samuel, 1
1)ewter bason, 3 pewter platters and 1 silver seal, weaves to son Samuel all lands, houses, etc. Makes his wife executor (not named).
Dated August 5, 1680. AVitnesses Peter Smyth, Wm. Creed, Thomas Williams. Proved December 13, 1682.
Page 449. — Nicholas Wright, Oyster Bay, April 10, 1674. " Aged 65 or thereabouts. Makes his wife Ann executor, and leaves the use of all houses and lands during life, except a part of my home lot from the north side of my orchard to the highway, next to my sister Crabbs, which I have given to my son Caleb."
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After the death of iny wife the house, lot and rest of lands are to go to my son Caleb, with a riglit of Com- monage. And my land on Hog Island is to go to my 3 sons Caleb, John and Edmund, also a right of mead- ow at South, also my meadow on the east side of Beaver Swamp creek, and my share in the Home meadow, and my share of meadow on the west side of Beaver Swamp River. Leaves to sons John and Ed- mund tliat lot lying by Joseph Weeks home lot. And my land that lies by the way to Robert Williams' Plantation, with privileges of Commons, I leave to my 3 sons. " And the piece of land lying before my home lot that was given to my son John by the Town, is to be my son Edmund's in lieu of that piece I had
f;iven to my son John." Leaves to son John the piece of and where he now lives. And my piece of swamp in the mill river swamp to my sons Caleb and Edmund.
AVitnesses, Thomas Towusend, Gideon Wright. Proved, December 13, 1682.
Page 451. — John Bayles, Sr., Jamaica, October 18, 1682. Makes wife Rebecca executor. Leaves to son John 5s. Leaves to son Elias the meadow at fui-thest east neck, with the orchard, and 3 acres at the lower end of Great meadow. To sons Thomas and Jonathan all the rest of houses, lands and meadows. To daus^hter Elizabeth Hubbard £10. Legacies to daugliter Mary Hewlett, I)ainoris'T«yns, Abigail Smith, Ruth and Re- becca. Leaves to Elias, son of Nicholas Stilwell and my daugliter Rebecca, j£10. Leaves to his wife Re- becca household goods. Mentions grand child, John Bayles. Not witnessed. Proved December 13, 1682.
Page 452. — John Cranch of AVestchester made a nuncupative will. Letters of administration granted to \Vm. Richardson, February 3, 1682.
Page 453.— December 18, 16<s2. "Then appeared before me, Mary the widow of Miles Oakley, and
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made oath that John Cranch died intestate. That it was his will that if he dyed that Mr. Win. Richardson of Westchester should dispose of all of his estate for his wife and children, and that 24 houi's before his decease he spoke these words in the deponents house where he dyed." John Pell.
Matthew Pugsley testifies th^ same. He died Oc- tober 24, 1682. Inventoiy amounts to JBII.
Page 454. — Francis Yate«, W-estch«ster. " I sur- render my spirit to God who gave it." " 1 will and bequeath to Mr. Wm. Richai'dson my five children, viz. Mary, John, Dinah, Jonathan and Dorothy, for him to keep so many of them as he sees fit. The rest to be put out to whom he thinks fit, but not to any of my own kindred, or kindred of my wife." After pay- ment of debts, the rest to go to his children.
Dated November 29, 1682. AVitnesses, Edward Walters, John Jennings. Proved, February 3, 1682.
Inventory. House and Home lot with orchard £40. Total amount, £83.
Page 456. — Letters of administration on estate of Tyse Baknse of Staten Island, granted to Paulus Richards, February — 1682. His widow Scytie hav- ing refused.
Inventory of estate of Jacques Couseau, January 31, 168f, by order of Mayor's Court. "House and lot sold at vendue to Cornel is Van Bursum, lying in the Pearle street," 5850 guildeis; 1 House and lot upon the Lords Gi'acht (Broad street), 8,000 guilders. " Some writing books, accounts and papers, which we leave to the cieditors, and we have valued at 000." Total 14,026 guilders. B. Bayard, Adolph Peters, Abraham Jansen, Paul Richards.
Page 457. — Inventory of estate of Asskr Levy of New York, February 9, 168f. Lot and building at the
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water gate, £218. Slaughter House and pen without the gate, in company with Gerritt Janse Roos, with all privileges according to Patent, £18. Total, £558. Taken by Cornelia Steenwyck, John Lawrence, N. Bayard, Thomas Coddington.
[Note. — The Water gate was at the foot of Wall street. The lot and building were on the south west corner of Wall and Peai-1 streets, the slaughter-house and pen were on the north side of the street. — W. S. P.]
Page 459. — Inventory of estate of Sigismundus Lucas, carman, 2 houses and grounds, £33. Taken October 17, 1681, by Simon Romaine, Dirck Janse de Groot, John Cooley, Jacob Abrahamse Santvoort.
Page 461. — Inventor}^ of estate of Wm. Willson, Jr., •New York. 3 negro men, £40; 3 negro women £42. July 1, 1682, Taken for his widow Catharine, by Richard Cheeseman, her attorney.
Page 462. — Inventory of estate of Anthony Wright of Oyster Bay, May 18, 1682. Home lot 6 aci*es with right of Commonage, £30 ; Meadow in Home mea- dow at the Plains and at South, £30. Land at Hog island, £12. Taken by Matthias Harvie, Nathaniel Collet.
Page 4G3. — Inventory of Richard Crabb, Oyster Bay. Home lot of 6 acres with right of Commons, £15; meadow, £10; Right on Hog island, £12. May 18, 1682.
Letters of administration on estate of Hermanus Casparus Rynerman, granted to Jacol) T^ysler, mer- chant. May 12, 1683.
Page 464. — Letters of administration on estate of John Fokdiiam of Southampton, granted to Edward Howell and Jonah Fordham. July 26, 1683.
[Note. — John Fordham was an imbecile son of Rev.
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Robert Fordham, minister at Southampton, Long Island.— W. S. P.]
Inventoiy mentions 45 acres of land at Mecox, £180. Home lot 3 acres, £24; £100 nght of Commonage with increase of wood land, £63. Total, £342.
Pa^e 465. — Robert Ashman, Jamaica. Nuncupa- tive Will. Joseph Smith, Jonathan Wellman and John Colman, declared that some shoit time before his death, Robert Ashman being in perfect senses ; they heard him declare as his will, that he gave all the estate to his wife for her life and then, to be divided among his children. Only Thomas Flewellen was to have a double portion, if he was a dutiful and good child to his grand mother. This they heard him declare the 13th of March la^t. Letters of adminis- tration weie granted to his widow (9iot ndrried). July 26, 1683.
" Nicholas Evertse, Constable, with Thomas Smith, Samuel Smith and Nathaniel Denton, oveiseei^s, com- ing to the house of Mr. Robert Ashman, who died the 15th of this instant, March. Made an inventory." Dwelling House, small barn, home lot and orchard, meadow 10 acres, and other upland 30 acres, and part of a 10 acre lot.
Page 468. — Arthur Howell, Southanipton. March 28, 1683. " Being sicke and weak," Leaves to his eldest son Elisha, when of age, one half of my dwell- ing house and home lot and one half of my land at home adjoining my dwelling house and after the decease of my wife Hannah, he is to have the other half.
To my sdn Lemuel, all that my parcel of land lying and adjoining eastward to Ezekiel Sandfords home lot, and that piece of land lying near Hackeis Hole, and that parcel of land at Swan creek neck, which my son Arthur deceased gave him. And all my piece of
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land at Mecox plain after my wife's decease. All other lands with a £100 right of Commonage are left to his sons Elisha and Lemuel. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth Loper, £5, "she having received most of her portion already." Leaves to his six other daughters, ELannah, Abiah, Martha, Eleanor, Thomason and Penelope each £20, when 18 years of age. Arranges for the com- fortable support of his wife Hannah, and makes her executor, and she has the use of one half the house and lands. Mentions an expected child. Leaves to his two sons his windmill. Makes Job Say re, John Howell, Jr., and Mathew Howell, Supervisors of his estate.
Witnesses, Job Sayre, John Howell, Jr. Proved at Court of Sessions, held at Southold, July 5, 1683.
Page 470.— Inventory. Taken May 15, 1G83. Land at Home 43 acres with house, etc., £335 ; 10 acres on Mecox Plains, £30; 20 acres by Ezekiel Sandfords, £40; 28 acres at Sagg Pond, £42; 10 acres by Hackers Hole, £68. Land at Hog neck, £19; Windmill, £20. Total, £887.
[Note. — Arthur Howell was one of the sons of Edward Howell, the Founder of the town of South- ampton, Long Island. His fii-st wife Elizabeth, was the daughter of Lyon Gardiner of Gardiner's Island, the daughter Elizabeth Loper was her only child. The homestead of Arthur Howell was at Meacox near Bridge Hampton, and on the south side of the road runnmg east to the bridge over Sag Pond, the other lands are in that vicinity. — W. S. P.]
Page 473. — Richard Ellison, Sr., Hempstead. Leaves to wife Tamison £10. Leaves to son John 150 acres of land "lying at the bottom of the Hevill," also "a lot of meadow which was John Smithes, Blue," ly- ing lit new bridge. Leaves to son Richard " 50 acres of bind at the bottom of said Beville." To son Thomas ** T2 atJies of land, delivered to him by John Tredwell,
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and one acre had of Jonathan Smith, Rock." To son in law Joshua Janock, 10 acres " in lieu of a cow James Pine left for his wife, which cow is long since dead." Rest of estate is left to his wife for lire and then to his sons Richard and Thomas, and his daugh- ter Rachel. (Not dated.)
Witness, Joseph Smith. Proved June 13, 1S63.
[Note. — ^The allusion to Jonathan Smith, " Rock," and John Smith " Blue," may be explained by the fact that at a very early date there were in the town of Hem})stead three or more distinct families of Smith, and distinguished by as many different nick names. The " Kock Smiths," derived their name from the tradition that their ancestor used a large rock for the back of his fire place. The " Blue Smiths " were so called because their ancestor wore a coat of that color. ~W. S. P.]
End of Liber 1-2.
LIBER 3-4.
Page 1. — Hans Kierstede, New York. ^'IHans Kierstede of the City of New York, Chirurgeon, being sick and weak." Makes his wife Jannette, sole exec- utor, and leaves to her the use of all lands and goods and houses, during her life. Then the entire propei'ty is to go to his children Ariantie, Hans, Cornelius, Ja- cobus and Maiia.
Dated April 20, 1 691. Witnesses, Adolph Peters De Groot, Jeremiah Tothill, Andrew Gravenradt.
This will was duly proved, and the widow having died without having administered upon tlie estate, the elder son, Hans Kiersted, is appointed administrator. (No date.) Robert Hunter, Governor.
[Note. — Sarah, the first wife of Di-. Hans Kierstede,
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was the daughter of the famous Anake Jans, by her first husband.]
Page 2. — Wm. Hollyoake, Southold. " In the name of God, Amen. To all Christian People Greeting. Know you that I William Hollyoake, being througn God's blessing of sound memory." Leaves to his be- loved wife Margaret Hollyoake, " all that my third lot in the Town Plot next to Tooker's land, with the meadow called Booths meadow, with all the Common- age thereunto belonging, during her life and noe longer." Only she is to give my son William liberty to set up a house in some convenient place and sucn other benefits from said lands as she sees fit. Also one third of the profits of my land now improved in my lot at Accobauk, where I now dwell, on both sides of the lane or way that divides it, with full power to dwell in my said house at all times she pleases. Also leave her 4 cows and all the working cattle and all household goods, during her life. Leaves to son Thomas Hollyoake, all the land except the swamp lot, on the west side of the lane or way, by my dwelling house, as it now runneth, which shall always remain in common foi* the two parcels of land. But the rest of this lot and the south and north end, is to be equally divided between my two sons Thomas and Peter. After the death of my son Thomas, the land is to go to his heir. " And so to descend fi'om heir to heir for ever, without any power of sale or alienation." He also leaves him one half of my three pieces of meadow, " one of them is on the east side of Booths meadow, being the piece I exchanged with Capt. John Youngs." " The other j)iece lyeth l)etvveen Cases mead- ow and Mr. AVells meadow and which I bousfht of Samuel King. The third piece lyeth on the west side of Deep Ci'eek, being the Second lot. One half of these three pieces, I leave to my son Thomas and his heirs, the other half to my son William upon the same conditions. " Always provided that if my sons Thomas,
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Peter or William, or any of their succeeding heirs, whether sons or daughters, whom I doe constitute my heirs, shall Apostate from the Protestant Doctrine or faith of the Church of England as it is now by law estaljlislied, and if they or any of them shall at any time hei-eafter, take upon him or them, any profession of such Doctrines and faith whereby they shall be drawn away from attendance upon the JPublick AVorship of God, practiced in this place, and warranted by the Holy ocriptures ; and if they shall neglect or contemn the said publick Worship ; and if the said Thonms or any of them shall at any time espouse and contract marriage with any Quaker, or to the son or daughter of aiiy Quaker as they are now called ; It is my posi- tive will that thev shall be utterly disinherited and disowned." And 1 bequeath the lands so forfeited bj' such wicked practices, to the next lawful heir." He leaves to his son Peter the land on the east side of the lane or way, by my dwelling house at Accobauk, and the Swamj) lot to him during his life and then to heii'S, with entailment. He leaves to his son William, " All that my thiid lot in the Town Plot, which lies next to Tookers land, after my wife's decease, with the meadow called Booth's meadow, and a parcel of meadow on the east side of Quash neck, and all the right of Com- monage belonging thereto." To him for life and then to his heirs, as in former articles, and with the same conditions. Leaves legacies to daughters Mary, Mar- tha, Sarah and Elizabeth. Makes his wife sole exec- utor and desires his two neighboi^s James Reeve, and Caleb Horton to be assistants. *' I leave to my son John who as an obstinate Apostate I doe reject and de- prive of all other parts of my estate, yet I doe hereby give him, my Second lot at the Wading Creek, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging.
Dated February 10, 1G84. Witnesses, Stephen Bayley, John Mapes, Jr., Joshua Horton, Jonathan Horton, Abraham Carey. Proved in Court of Ses- sions October 21, 1684. John Howell, Clerk.
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Page 7. — Inventory. Lands and meadow not ap- praised. Total amount, £188, 17^.
John Budd, Southold. " I John Budd of the Town of Southold, being at present weak in body." " My mind and will is, and I doe hereby bequeath to my wife Mary Budd, two cows, a bed, and all household goods, and the negro woman called Catharine and her child." And she is to remain in my new dwelling house, and my eldest son John shall maintain her with victualls during her widowhood. And anything more for her comfort shall be at the discretion of my executoi'fl. I also leave her one piece of gold, value 21 shillings." He leaves to his eldest son John, all his accommodaticms of land and meadow, and commonage lying between the Fresh meadow and Plum Gut, as will appear by Record, with all Housing and farming imj)lements. Also 4 oxen, 3 cows, 6 horses. " If he manies without the consent of my executors, then he is to have only two-thirds of what is here left to him. And he is to make no sale or Trucker of any part of his estate without the consent of my executors until he come to the age of twenty-five years." He leaves to his son Joseph, "all my right and interest in a neck of land in Westchester, which lieth between Blind Brook and Mamaroneck Rivei*, and an island of mead- ow" l)elonging thereto (except 1 00 acres of upland and i acres of meadow), and all my housing anci improve- nients on said land." He leaves to his daughter Mary, wife of Christopher Youngs, one half of his right of land and meadow at A(»col)auk. To daughter Hannah wdfe of Jonathan Hart, 100 acres of land, and 4 aci*e8of meadow in the neck called Mensarninck lying between Joseph Budds and Langleys. To daughter Ann, one half of his right of land and meadow at Accobaiik, and £15 ; to daughter Sarah £30, when she arrives at the age of eighteen ; makes his " resj)ected friends and neighbors,^' John Tuttle, Sr., and Isaac Arnold his executors, and leaves to each of them "50 shil-
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lings to buy what they shall best like to remember me by."
Dated October 27, 1684. Witnesses, John Budd, Ann Budd. Proved at Court of Oyer and 1 erminer, in Southampton, November 12, 1684.
Inventory, taken November 5, 1684: 11 oxen, £33, 14 cows, £28 ; 12 two-year-old cattle, £12 ; 158 sheep, £43; 10 horses, £16; 27 pounds of . Powder, £2 ; 20 pounds of shot, 6^ ; 50 pounds of shot, 14^. Inventory of property at Rye, £ 1 34.
Page 15. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor and Vice Admiral. To all, etc. Know ye that at the Court of Sessions held at Southold, Oc- tober 21, 1685, the last will and Testament of W3f. Edwards of East Hampton was proved, and his wife Ann was confirmed as executor, Januaiy 27, 1685.
Page 16. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, etc. To all to whom these may come. Know ye that whereas John Youngs of Southold died intestate, leaving goods and Chattels. His widow, Mary Youngs, is appointed administrator, January 27, 1685.
Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant - General and Gover- nor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at the Court of Sessions in the Town of Albany, held on Tuesday, March 2, IG'i^ the last will of Jacob Sanders Glen was proved and Lettei's of Administration were granted to his wife Catharine Glen and the will was confiiTned April 1, 1686.
Page 17. — Jacob Sanders Glen, Albany. (Will written in Dutch form.) "On August 14, 1685, be- fore me, John Becker, residing in Albany, Notary Public, appeared Jacob Sanders Glen, living in Albany, sicke and being a bed, but fully using his understand- ing. He makes his present wife Cathaiine his sole heu* and executor, of all lands, money, gold and silver,
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'' coyned and uncoyned," jewels and precious things. " And although he hath four children begotten by his said wife, viz., Johanes, aged about 10, Anake, 8, Jacob, 6, and Helena, 2 years, and his wife being with child of the fifth." It is his will that his wife be not troubled by the orphan masters. Trustees, Constables, the Court of the Town, or any other in power, or any Court or Judge that they shall not (excepting the re- spect due to them) in no ways to intermeddle with tne children or estate. But she may not sell the lands, and when the children come of age she shall fit them out comfortably. His lands at Schenectady and the house where he now lives are to remain for his children. The lands at Schenectady are mentioned as in possession and under the care of his two brothers Sander and Johanes Glen.
AVitnesses, Dirck Wessels Ten Broeck, John AVen- del, Robert Livingston.
Page 20. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, etc. To all etc. Know ye that at the Court of Sessions held at Albany on March 2, 1685, the will of Sybrant Van Schaick, of Albany, was duly pioved, and his wife Elizabeth was confirmed as executor, April 1, 1686.
Page 21. — Sybrant Van Schaick, Albany. AVrit- ten in Dutch form. " On the 6th day of August in the year 1683, appeared before me Robert Livingston, Secretary of Albany, Sybrant Van Schaick, indis- posed in l)0(ly but fully using his senses." "Who con- sideiini^ the shortness of the life of man." He and his wife Elizabeth make the survivor of them the sole heir, to all the estate. " But the survivor is to divide among their children which they have at present, and during their wedlock by God's grace may have in the future," one half of the property. The survivor is to have the other half. The children are to be "exercised in the fear of the Loi'd and instructed in reading, waiting and
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Arithmetic, and such art or trade that they in time may decently live in the world."
Witnesses, Adrian Gerritsen Van Popendorf, Philip Schyler. " Done at the house of the testator at noon about 12 o clock." Translated by P. Delanoy.
Pao^e 23. — Thomas Donecan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Records in New York, on September 14 last, the will of Thomas Lewis was proved, and his wife Gussie Lewis was confirmed at executor, April 1, 1686.
Page 24. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Anow ye that at the County Court or Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, October 13, 1683, the will of John Rhodes of Jamaica was proved, and Nehemiah Smith and Nathaniel Denton, Sr., were confirmed as executors, January 23, 1685.
Page 25. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York, April 27, 1686, the will of Lawrence Zacharius Sluys was proved, and his wife Annatie was confirmed as executor. May 12, 1686.
Page 26. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Genei'al and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York, April 27, 1686, the will of Peter Vandewater was proved and his wife Anna Duycking was confirmed as executor. Done at Fort James, May 12, 1686.
Page 27. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record in New York, on Tuesday, July 8, 1684, the will of DiROK Jansen Vandewater was proved, and Dirck Van Clyffe and Peter Stoutenber^jh confirmed as executors, July 18, 1686.
Page 28. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and (jovernor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
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Recoid held in New York, on Tuesday, March 16, 1G85, the last will of James Matthews, late of this city, was
a'oved. His wife Mary was confirmed as executrix,
leptember 20, 1686.
Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Sessions held in Westchester, June 16, 1686, the last will of Samuel Drake was proved, in which his son Joseph was made executor, and Samuel and John Dj-ake were appointed overseers. The same is confirmed, November 20, 1686.
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Page 29. — Samuel Drake, Eastchester. " In the Name of God Amen, I Samuel Drake of Eastchester being sicke and weake." Leaves to wife Ann all household goods, " except one bed with furniture suffi- cient to keep warm in winter, and some pewter, and a kettle, a warming pan and a bed pan," which are to be delivered back at her decease, and if she remany, then security to be given for them. Also j£4 which is in the hands of my son John Drake. Part of it is to be paid by my son Samuel Drake of Fairfield, Connecti- cutt. " And £3 a year so long as she remains my widow, and noe longer." Leaves her some cows "and
frasse to winter five head of cattle." The dwelling ouse is to be put in repair for her use. Leaves to son Samuel Drake, " my best horse that is in Fairfield County, and my branding iron." To son John " my bed pan, to be delivered after my wife's decease." Leaves to (laughter Mary, £25 to be paid at Fairfield by my son Samuel, and one cow when she is married, and 2 ])ewter platters and four Pori'ingers. Leaves to his son in law Joseph Jones 5 shillings. To sons in law Lofels and Slatter 5 shillings. To son in law Richard Headley 5 shillings, and the same to grand children Samuel and Robert Head ley, Joseph and Samuel Jones, Mary and Hannah Jones, and Martha and Elizabeth Slatter. " My lot of upland, and my lot of meadow at Cornel is, with one half of my home lot in Eastchester," are to be security for the })ayment of
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above legacies. Leaves the remainder to Lis son Joseph Drake, and makes his wife executor.
Dated May 3d, 1686. Witnesses, John Tompkins, Richard Shutt.
Page 31. — *' Hej'e follows an Inventory of the goods and estate of Samuel Drake, who deceased on the 15th of May, 1686." "One half of Home lot containing 5 acres and the barn, j£20. 6 acres of meadow ana 8 acj'es of upland, £28. 2 oxen and 4 cows, £22. Total amount, £170. Taken May 21, 1686.
Page 32. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York, November 2, 1686, befoi'e Nicholas Bayard, Esq., Mayor, the Inventory of the estate of Dirck Clasen was brought into Court by his wife Mattie, and Letters of administration are granted to her November 20, 1686.
Page 32. — Dirck Clasen Pottbacker. Agreement. Ap|)eared before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, residing in New York, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Ed- mond Andross, Knight and Lieutenant-Governor, etc., under his Royal Highness, James Duke of York and Albany, etc. Dirck Clasen Pottbacker, widower of Amertie Dircksen, on the one part. And John Rea, as being married Clarision, the daughter of the first wife of the said Dirck Clasen, viz. Wyntie Roelofs, and giv- ing him power, also for Janetie mairied with Cornelis Dircksen, and Gretie married to Barent Christians. As also of John Everts being a son of his second wife, Amertie Dirckse, being assisted by Mr. Boele Koeloff- sen, and Hugh Barents de Cleyn, requested in this same, and also by desire to speak for Gisbertse, a maid under age, of the afoie said Dirck Clasen, procreated by the aforesaid Amertie Clasen, " they all declaring that they have agreed in friendly love with each other as follows,"
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The said widower Dirck Clasen Pottbacker, sliall have possession of the whole estate, and after his decease, the three first children of said Wyntie Roel- ofFs ai'e to have one lialf, which shall be in common with his present wife, Mettie Elberts, and the afore- said children shall have 300 guildei's, wampum value ; the remainder is to go to the children of the second wife, Amertie Dircksen, namely John and Gisbertse. "And thev are to have each one half of a certain cornel* called Pottbackers corner, with all that is depending thereon ; being situated near the out water ing of the Fresh water into the East river, and next into Henry Breasier's."
The girl is to remain in her father's house, till she is married, and John is to remain in the service of his father for six months. They all agreed and sign this document, March 15, 167f.
[Note. — "The corner called the Pottbackers cor- ner" was a small point of land at the present south corner of Cherry and James streets, New York, the stream which was the outlet of the Fresh wat'Cr (or Collect Pond) ran into the river at this point. This stream was the boundary between the Montgomery Ward and the Out Ward. In 1794 this stream had been filled in and so completely obliterated, that its original location was unknown, and an Act was passed establishing a new boundary between the wai'ds. The land of Henry Bieasier was on the north side of Cherry street between Roosevelt and James street. — W. S. P.]
Page 34. — "Appeared befoi'e me Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, Dirck Clasen Pottbacker, bi'idegroom, and Mettie Eli)eits l)ri(le to be, assisted by Bay Cros- velts and Cornells Vanderburgh her chosen overseers. Agreeing by God Allmightys permission to many each other. They also agree that each party shall bring in all theii- goods and personal property, none excepted, with which the All mighty God has blessed
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them, and the profits and losses are to be to them equally. And after the decease of either, the survivor shall have one half, and the heirs of the deceased to have the remainder." March 15, 167f.
Page 35. — We Nicholas Delaplaine, Boele Roelofsen, Theophilus Turford and Hendrick Jansen, in obedience to an order of the Court of Mayor and Aldermen, dated the lS)th of October, 1686, to make an inventory of the estate of Dirck Clasen, etc.
" The lot of ground with the old house thereon situ- ated and lying in the Heer Gracht," j£75. "The lot of ground and old house, situated in Petticoat Lane, j£25. Total amount, £126. Sworn to November 1, 1686.
[Note, — The house and lot on the "Heere Gracht," is on the east side of Bi-oad street, about 30 feet south of Beaver street. It was previously the house of Nicasius De Sille. Dirck Clasen Pottbacker (or the Potter) was an old resident of New Amsterdam. " Petticoat Lane," is now Marketfield street.]
Pa^e .*57. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York on Tuesday, September 27, li)8i}, the will of Robert Shaw was proved, and Michael Harding and Wm. Rubothem were confirmed as executors, October 26, 1686.
Page 38. — Robert Shaw, New York. "September 4, 16^6. I, Robert Shaw, carpenter, being sicke and w^eak." Leaves all his estate to his wife Elinor Shaw, of the city of London, but if she should die before entering into possession, then the estate is to go to the children " of my sister Frances, wife of Henry Dent of Warcopp in the County of Westmoreland in England." Makes Michael Hardinor and Wm. Rubothem executors.
Witnesses, Thomas Cokei*, Syman Rumay, The- ophilus Tuiford.
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Page 40. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Geueral and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York on Tuesday, December 14, 1686, the Inventory of estate of Geobqe Masters was presented, and his wife Mary was confirmed as execu- tor. January 29, 1686.
" Houses and ground belonging to them," £250, " one Ledger beginning with Governor Edmund Andross, 1676, and ends with Stephanus Van Cort- landt, 1686."
Page 42. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc, to all whom it may concerne. Wheieas Cuarles Conner, of this city, died intestate, leaving goods, etc. Letters of administration are granted to Robert Hammond, February 18, 168f
Page 43. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Couit of Record held in New York on Tuesday, March 15, 1686, the will of Judith Stuyvesant, widow, was duly })roved, and Nicholas Bayard and Mr. Nicholas Stuyvesant were confirmed as executors, April V, 1686.
Page 44. — Judfih Stuyvesant, N. Y. " Bee it knowne unto all People, that T, underwriten Judith Stuyvesant, widow of Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, deceased, on the 2l)th day of January last past, being of perfect health and in full senses of memory and understand- ing, have made my last Will and Testament. And for some weighty reasons have caused the same to be inclosed and sealed up, declaring by these presents that the tenor thei'eof is my last will and Testament, willing and desiring that the same may be of full force and effect, and that immediately after my decease, that my testament may be opened in due manner, and the contents thereof, with all the articles and clanses therein, may be duly fulfilled and observed. In wit- ness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and scale
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in New York, on the Island of Manhattan, in America, this 15 day of February anno 167f.
Witnesses, Wm. Beeknian, Johanes Van Brngh, Nicholas Bayard.
"In the Name of God, Amen, know all People whom this may concerne that I, underwritten Judith Stuyvesant, widow of Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, deceased, do confirm and ratify my last will and testament, made the 29th day of January, 167f and lies inclosed.
Whereas, by the Laws of this Government, all lands are declared to be lands of inheritance, except other- wise disposed of by will. My will is that all lands and real estate which shall be left by me, shall be held and deemed as chattels, and my heii*s and executoi-s shall have power to dispose and make sale thei*eof as they shall judge best, and that the division of the same shall be I'egulated by the inclosed will. And I do, ])y the form of a legacy, give and grant to the Reformed Nether Dutch Church, or congregation of the City of New York, my church or chapel, situated on my Boweiy Farm, with all profits forever. With power, if they see fit, to demolish the same and apply the materials to make use of as they see fit. It is ex- pected and required that the vault or tomb which was built by my deceased husband in said church shall be preserved. I leave to my son Nicholas Wm. Stuy- vesant, my great and best case or cupboard, exclusive of what might be found therein. I leave to my said son and his daughter Judith, and to the two children of my eldest son, each an equal part of my linnen, the share of Judith is to be kept in care oi her grand- father Mr, Wm. Beekman, and the share of my eldest son's children to be in the care of my cousin Nicholas Bayard. I also leave to the said Judith all my wear- ing apparell of silk and woolen, and 1,000 guildei^s, wampum value, when she is of ajje. I leave to my son Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant all the china and earthen ware except three great pots. I leave to my cousin Nicholas as an acknowledgment from myselfe my black
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cabinet of ebon wood, with the foot or frame belong- ing to it, and the three great China Pots befoie named.
Makes her son Nicholas Wm. Stuy vesant and Nich- olas Bayard executoi-s. But if her said son opposes the will and does not rest satisfied mth it, then Nich- olas Bayard is to be sole executor.
Dated December 1, 1684. Witnesses, Wm. Beek- inan, Johanes Van Brugh, N. Bayard.
Pai^e 46. — "Translation of will that was sealed up." " In tlie name of God, Amen. Be it known by these
i)resents, to all whom these presents may concerne, that [, underwritten Judith Stuy vesant, widow of Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, and residing in the Island of Manhattan. I leave to my son Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant or his children (in consideration of the portion and other ex- traordinary gifts and benefits heietofore received by my eldest son Balthazer Lazar Stuyvesant, deceased) all my gold and silvei* coined or uncoined, consisting of jewels oi* otherwise. Also my best case oi* cupboard standing in the house of Mr. Johanes Van Brugh, with all the china and earthen ware locked up in said cup- board." Leaves the rest of her estate to her son Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant, and to the children of her deceased son Balthazer Lazar Stuyvesant, Judith and Catharine. Makes her son Nicholas Wm. and her cousin Nicholas Bayard executors. She also leaves to Nicholas Bayard and his wife each a burying place in the tomb or vault of my late deceased husband, Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, in the Chapel or Church in my Bowery, and if the Church decay or be demolished, then from the materials a cover shall be made to the said vault.
Dated January 29, 167|-. Judith Stuyvesant. Witness, N. Bayard.
Page 44. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant - General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record, held in New York, on Tuesday, April 5th,
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the will of Anna Medford was proved, and Humphrey Undeihill, being next of kin, was made administrator. April 11, 1687.
Page 50. — Anna Medford. In the Name of God, Amen, know all men that on the 31st day of August, lG6i>, about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Anna Medlord, widow of Thomas Hall, did appeare before me, Nicholas Bayard, Esq., Secretary of the Worshipfull Mayor's Court, being sickly and weak in body." She leaves all her estate to the two cousins of her deceased hus- band Unfree Underbill and .Mary Undei'hill, wife of Richard Hicks. She makes free her negro man named Frans, on account of his true services, and the desire of her late husband, and gives him " a small parcel of ground lying about the (jreat Kill, on the Island of Manhattan." Makes Cornelius Steenwyck, Johanes Van Bruixh, and John Lawrence '' Old Aldermen of the City, ' executors. Witnesses, Lambert Huyberts Moll, Abm Ver Planck, W arner Wessels.
Page 52. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Sessions held in Albany on March 1, 1G86, the will of Peter Jacobs Boontame, of the village of Schenec- tady was proved, and Adam Voorman and Joris Aei'ts Van der Voert, wei^e apj)ointed overseers of his five children, viz., Anna, Marty e, Catharine, Fytie, and Cornelius. Confirmed April 13, 1687.
Peter Jacobs Boontame, Schenectady. '' Being an Inha])itant here and at present being sick abed, but having and using his sences." Leaves all his estate to his five children, Anna, Mai'tye, Catharine, Fytie and Cornelius, lands and goods, and money gold and silver coined and uncoined, '' accoi'ding to the tenour of a certain Testament made before me Clerk and witnesses April 18, 1684." Actum in the village of Schenectady in Ameiica, the 18 day of October, 1686,
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in the morning at the house of the testator, and in the presence of Jfohanes Pootraan, Reynier Skaats, Liido- vicus Coler.
Page 54. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Records held in New York on Tuesday the 1 1 of May, 1686, the will of Christopher Hoogland was proved, and his wife Catharine was confirmed as administra- trix, April 14, 1687.
CiiRTSTOPHER HooGLANj>, New York. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men, who shall see this Publick instrument, that in the year after the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 1676, the 12th day of March, on Monday in the afternoon about 5 o'clock, did appear in their own persons before me Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, lesiding in New York, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Lord Edmund Andross, Governor-General, in the behalf of his Royal Highness, James Duke of York and Albany, etc., and in the presence of the underwritten witnesses. Mr. Chris- topher Iloogland and Mrs. Catharine Cregier, joined in marriage, living within this city and both well known to me and to the witnesses, the testator being sickly, and the testatrix going and standing and sound of body, but both using fully and absolutely their sences, memoiy and speech." They have nominated and instituted their children, Dirck, Harman, Martin, Christopher and Frances DeGroot Hoogland, and the children which they may by the blessing of God get in the future, their lawnil descendants and heirs ecjually and that the eldest son shall not pretend any pi'erogative therein. And further the testators out of special love and natural affection in matrimony re- ceived, and if God pleases to be received, declare that the whol(} estate shall go to the survivor for life. If the survivor I'cniary, an equal division is to be made between the children, and they are to be caused to
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learn to read and write, and a trade by m hicli they may live, and when they come of age they shall re- ceive their portions and the survivor is not to dimin- ish the right of the children but rather to help and assist them. And it is their will that the survivor shall not be obliged to give any account of the estate to the orphan masters of this city " or where the fu- neral house may be," or to the testator s friends, ex- cluding them, " All Laws and Statutes to the contrary notwithstanding." Done at New York in the house of the testators in the presence of Mr. Fi-ancis Rum- baut and Paul Richards, merchants. Translated from the Dutch, by P. Delanoy.
[Note. — The house of Christoi)her Hoogland was the south corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane. — W. 8. P.]
Page 57. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, etc. Know ye that at the Court of Record held in New York, April 5, 1687, the will of Coen- RADT Ten Eyck, of this city was proved, and his sons Dirck, Tobias, Coenradt, and Henry Ten Eyck were confirmed as executors, April 26, 1687.
Page 58. — Coenradt Ten Eyck, New York. " In the Name of God, Amen. Know all men whom it may concern, that I, Coenradt Ten Eyck, considering my present weakness," I confirm that matrimonial condition made with my present wife, whereby she was to have 2,000 guildei's, of which I have paid to her creditors the sum of 1650 guilders, by which there remains the sum of 350 guilders. I leave to my son Matthias 2,000 guilders, wampum value, to be paid out of the sum which shall come from the sale of my houses, and to make his profit therewith without pay- ing any interest for the term of four years, and then he is to bring it into the common estate. My son Tobias is to have one year's rent of my two houses, because my other children have a long time had the
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}>eni^fit of my money and have made their profit there- with. And touching the tannery, my three sons, Dirck, TiAnas and Coenradt, shall have the j)reference thereof before othei-s, on condition they pay for the same a rea.sr>nable and civill price upon the estimates of indifferent T)er8on8. I appoint and make my sole and universal heirs my children, Morice, wife of Wes- sel Ten Broeck, Jacob, Dirck, Tobias, Coenradt, Hen- drick, and Matthias, gotten by my deceased wife Maria Boise, " head for head, and each in equal pro- portion." I leave to my eldest son for his })rivilege 100 guilders or 12 pieces of eight. Makes his sons Dirck, Tol)ias, Coenradt and Hendrick executors.
Dated Sej)tember 4, 1 686. Witnesses, Wm. Bo^ar- dus, P(!ter Stoutenburgh, Hendrick Jansen Van Vir- den. Entered in the Record for John West, Clerk.
[NoTK. — The houses of Coenradt Ten Eyck were on the north side of Pearl street, next west of Staat Huys lane, which I'an between it and the old City Hall. He also owned the water lots, opposite, on the south side of Pciai'l sti'eet, and on the east side of Coenties slip.]
Page 60. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Sessions, held in Westchester, November 18, 1684, the will of John Hoit, of Rye, was proved, and his wife Mary was confirmed as executor, April 26, 1687.
Pagr, (U.-JoHN Hoit, Rye. "The last will and TcHtainent of John Iloit of Rye who commits his body to tli(^ ground, and his spirit to God who gave it." L(^av(iH to his vvif(^ Mary one third of all movables, and my lioUHc* and orchard, and four acres of land lying bnhiiid ihi* orchard, and one acre of salt meadow lying }}y thn bridgi?, during her life, and then to go to my two younger sons John Hoit and Simeon Hoit. If she remains a \vi(h)W she is authorized to sell some part of \\\r HiiUiCi foi* h(^r comfort. I leave to my two sons John and Sinuion, all my lands and rights of land in Rye,
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Leaves to his daughter Mary Brown and Rachel Nor- ton two thirds of the movables.
Dated August 29, 1684. Witnesses, Walter Haitt, Thomas Betts. Makes his wife Mary, executor, and Joshua Hoit, Samuel Haitt and John Bondry, overseers.
" These may certify that Walter Halt, aged about 65, and Thomas Betts, aged about 68, appeared before me in Faii-field the 7th of November, 1684, and did both of them take oath that the written will of John Hoit of Rye was drawn in their presence, and was de- clared by said John Hoit to be his will, and that they are the witnesses thei'eto. Nathan Gould, Assistant in his Majesty's Colony of Connecticut.
This will and Testament is Recorded in the Reofister of the Co. of Westchester, in Liber No. 4, in Folio 80- 81, per me, Joseph Lee, Register.
Page 62. — Inventory made September 15, 1684. 1 sword, 1 gun, 1 belt, £1.2s. 4 skips of bees, £2. 2 Books, one the Comentary on . the Revelations, the other the Christian Watchfullness, 10s. 2 oxen, £11. The House and land which he hath bought, with the twelve acres of out land which he bought of Thomas Statham, which lyeth on the west side of Blind Brook, £180. 1 parcel of land Iving in the neck in the Town Field, £55. 2 parcels ot meadow, one lying in the Town Field, ana the other by the side oi the Blind Brook. Total amount not given. Taken by Francis Brown, Caleb Hait, Thomas Meritt. Sworn to by Thomas Meritt, constable of Rye, Caleb Hait, Com- missioner, and Francis Brown, Joseph Horton, Justice of Peace.
Page 65. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a court of Sessions held in Albany, June 7, 1687, the will of KiLMAN Van Rensselaer, of the manour of Renssel- laerwyck, in the County of Albany, was proved. His wife Anne was confirmed asexecutoi*, September 2, 1687.
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Pacre 66. — Killiax Van Rensselaer. " In the name of God, Anieu. Be it known to all men it may conceme, that in the year 1*'>8^, on the 22 day of the month of FeV>ruarv, about 12 of the clock at night, l>efore me John Becker, Notary- Piiblick, admitted by His Excelency, Thomas Dungan, Lieut. Gen., Governor, etc. Killian Van Rensselaer, Patroon of the Lordsliip and manor of Rensselaerwyck dwelling there at Water- vliet, being sick on bed, but using and having his senses.'^ He bequeaths his soul into the hands of Goil, and appoints his wife, Mrs. Anne Van Rensselaer, his executor, and his only and universal heir of all his goods and chattels, whether in this countiy or upon the sea, in Guilderland or elsewhere, without being obliged to give an account to the oiphan masters or to his kindred. But his wife shall suffer his sister Nellie Maria, born at Newkirck, and now dwelling at Amsterdam, to have and enjoy one-half of the property, in which is included the Testatoi's part of the entailed estate lying beyond .sea, in Guilderland. And also concerning the money that his father, deceased, hath disbursed for the Lordship and manor of Rensselaer- wyck, upon which an award is made and confirmed by the Testator and Mr. Richard Van Rensselaei*, and a true account is to be delivered to his sister, and his sister shall do the like to his wife, for the estate beyond sea in the Netherlands. The land that is lying in the Lordship and manor of Rensselaerwyck, belonging to the Testator, shall l)e divided ; and the
£art that has come to him by inheiitance shall go to [endrick Van Reuvsselaer, son of his uncle Jeiemias Van Rensselaer, but one-half of the profits shall go to his wife for life. And of the lands he has by purcliase, his sister is to have one-half the profits for life. If she die without issue, then to go to the children of Jeremias Van Rensselaei', son of John Baptist Van Rensellaer, and the children of Dr. Johanes C'orlinus. The Testator's part of the ground or Toft of land in Klein Overshurst, being in the ampt, Van Bornvelt,
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in the Nofell Van Voorthuysen, and his division of the house and toft of ground lying at Newkeick, by the stone bridge, between the houses of Tunis the Cooper and Roelof>', shall be left as a legacy to all the heii'S of his blood excepting those of the family of Jeremias Van Rensellaer, the son of John Baptist Van Ren-
sellaer and Dr. Johanes Corlinus. The aunt of the
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testator, Petronella Van Twiller, dwelling at Newkirck is to be maintained.
AVitnesses, Martin Geritsen, Justice, Wm. Hendricks Van Ness, Old Commissary, Mr, Jacob Studts, Chirur- geon, in the city of Albany. This was done at Water- vliet, in the Loi'dship and manor of liensselaerw3-ck, February 22, 1687.
Page ()9. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York, August 20, 1G87, the will of Randolph Evans was proved, and his wife Margareta Avas confirmed as executor, Septem])er IP, 1G87.
Randolph Evans, New York. " Tn the Name of God, Amen, to all Christian People, Greeting. Know ye that T, Randolph Evans, of the city of New York, Innholder, do make this my last will and Testament." Leaves to his daughter Elizabeth, "the child of Mar- tha, my second wife," £20 when of age, "which is to be paid out of the money which may be got from my house at Brookland," when the same is sold. And "a gold ring which did belong to her mother, the Poesie whei'eof is, A vertuous wife preserveth life," and 2 silver spoons. Makes his friends Richard Elliot and John Crocker her guardians. Rest of property to his wife and two sons Wm: and John.
Dated March 12, 1687. Witnesses, A. De Mill, George Walgrave, James Hutchison, James Perdine. Entered in the Records of the City of New York, the 23d of August, 1687. John Knight, Clerk,
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Page 70. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General aud Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that on Tuesday, Au- gust 23, 1687, before Nicholas Bayard, Esq., Mayor, the will of Mary Matthews was proved, and Robert Darkins, Thomas Robeits, Hendrick Jacobse were con- fii'med as executoi-s October 4, 1687. By command of His Excellency, John Knight, Sec.
Page 71. — Mary Matthews, New York. "In the Name of God, Amen. I Mary Matthews widow be- ing sick of body." As for the lot of .ground lying at the upper end of the street commonly called the Sheep Wey, and one great black walnut cupboord standing in my dwelling house I leave them to my grand child Hester Ervin. And concerning one half of the lot of
f round lying on the east side oi the city of New York, leave it to my grand child Margaretie Gisbertse, and the other half to my grand son James Seabrook. I leave to my son Peter Stevenson 6 shillings only, the rest of the property is to be divided into seven snares, one to Lucas, Elizabeth and Mary, the children of my son John Stuyvesant, deceased, one share to Johanes and Jacob the children of my son Gallus Stuyvesant, deceased, one share to my daughter. Christian Dor- kins, wife of Robert Dorkins, one share to Rynstie Guysberts my daughter, wife of Guisbert Guysbertse, one share to my son Isaac Stuyvesant, one share to my daughter Janitie Roberts, wife of Thomas Roberts, and one share to my son Hendrick Jacobs. Makes Robei-t Dorkins, Thomas Roberts and Hendrick Ja- cobs executors.
Dated June 10, 1687. AVitnesses, John Wessels, Nathaniel Marston, Hendrick Jacobs.
Page 74. — New York, September 14, 1687, Jero- ninus Jansen came before me and made oath that he saw Maiy Matthews scale and deliver the above in- strument, as her act and deed, and that she was of perfect senses, etc. N. Bayard.
On Tuesday the 23d of August, 1687, at the Court
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of Record held for the city of New York, this will was approved and confirmed. John Knight, ClerV.
Major Anthony Brockholls and the rest of the Hon. Council of the Province of New York, to all to whom these Presents shall come or may concern, Gi-eeting. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in the city of New York on Tuesday the 29th of November, 1687, Samuel Burt of the city of New York, merchant, the only brother of Kichard Burt of the City of London, mariner, lately drowned, in his voyage from London to this Port, was admitted to be administrator of all the goods, etc., of said Richard Burt. In Testimony whereof the said Anthony Brockholls of the Council hath hereunto set his hand, and caused the aeale of the Province to be hereunto affixed, the 1st day of December, 1H87, and the 3d year of his Majesty's Reign. Anthony Brockholls.
Page 75.— New York the 26 November, IG87. Tn- voyce of several goods and merchandizes, upon the account of the ship Robert (Richard Burt, master). [This gives a long list of ai'ticles shipped on board the ship on her voyage from London to New York.] 2 Barrels of Figs, 10 half ban-els of gunpowder, 1 bar- rel of wrought pewter, 40 dozen candles, etc., etc.
Page 76. — Inventoiy of personal property of Ricu- ARD Burt. 1 cloth suit, £2, 3^. ; 2 stuff coats, £2, 28. ; silk waistcoat, 6^.; 1 set of calico curtains for a sea bed, 125.; 6 shirts, £2, 10.^.; 1 Blunderbuss, £->; 2 Pistols, loA?.; 1 cutlass, 65.; 1 Dirk, Is.] 1 Periwig, £1; total, £28, 17^v. ; the goods belonging to ship Robert, £280; the money which did appear to us was 6 gold guineas, £4 I2s. sterling in money. Taken, Novembei' 24, 1687, by John Delaval, A. DePeyster, Edward Kings. The above Inventory was sworn to in Court of Record, November 29, V)^7. John Knight, clerk.
Page 78. — Thomas Dongan, Captain General and Governor, to all, etc. Whereas, Isaac Swinton, late
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Deputy Secretary of the Province of New Yoik, died intestate. Wm. Nicolls, as principal creditor, was ap- pointed administrator, October 29, 1687.
Thomas Dongan.
Page 79. — Major Anthony Brockholls and the rest of the Council. To all, etc. Know ye that in the Court of Record held in New York, on the 7th of February, 1688, Pieter De Reimer was made adminis- trator of the estate of Elizabeth Graveratt, widow of Dr. Samuel Diisius, late deceased, and was con- firmed February 13, 1686. George Brewerton, Clerk.
Page 79. — Elizabeth Graveratt, N. Y. (Wiitten in Dutch form.) In the name of the Lord, Amen, know all men who shall see this present Publick Instru- ment, that after the Nativity oi our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1684, the 4th day of July, did appear before me, Wm. Bogai'dus, Public Notary, in New York, admitted by lit. Hon. Thomas Dongan, Captain- General, etc., together with the underwritten witnesses : Mi-s. Elizabeth Gi'averatt, late widow of Dr. Samuel Drisius, deceased, in his life-time minister of that place. Being sickly but having perfect use of her senses, and disposes of her temporal estate in manner following. She leaves all of her personal estate to her children Mrs. Margaret Steenwyck, wife of Cor- nelius Steenwyck, Machtell, widow of Nicholas Gou- veriieur, Peter De Reiner, and to the two childi-en of her deceased son Hubei't De Reimei*, Isaac and Eliza- beth "gotten by Catharine."
Witnesses, Martin Cregiei*, Hendrick Jellison.
New York, January 5, 168|^, entered in the Records of the City of New York, per ine, Gus. Kingsland, Deputy Clerk. Ti-an slated by P. De Lanoy.
Page 81. — Thomas Dongan, Captain-general and Governoj*. To all, etc. Whereas, David Tassacii MiNiRiRD, of Ulster County, died intestate, Major
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Patrick Magregorie being nearest of kin, is appointed administrator, Apiil 28, 1688.
Thomas Dongan, Captain-Geneial and Governor. To all, etc. At a Court of Record held in the City Hall of this City, on March 20, 168|, the will of Gideon Petitt, son of Alexander Petitt of Rochelle, merchant, was proved, and Peter Salvey is confirmed as executor. May 2, 1686.
Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and Governor. To all, etc. A\Tiereas, on Tuesday, July 19, 1688, at a Court of Record held in New York, the will of Matthew Tayler, merchant, was proved, and Richard Jones and Thomas Phillips, merchants were appointed executors. But Thomas r hillips having since deceased, Richard Jones is made sole executor. Done at Fort James, this 30 July, 1688. Thomas Dongau.
Page 83. — Matthew Tayler, N. Y. " In the name of God, Amen, ye 20th day of February, anno dom, 168|. I, Matthew Tayler, of the City of New Yoik, although sicke and weake in body." He leaves " to Captain John Maiming, of Manning's Island, near New York, 20 shillings to buy a ring," and he also releases all claim against him. All the rest of his estate is left to his loving brother Samuel Taylei*, now of Lon- don, for life, and then to his son George Tayler. Makes Richard Jones and Thomas Phillips executoi'S, and leaves to each of them £10 " to be disposed of as they shall deem fit." lie also leaves to each of them 20 shillings to buy them a ring.
Witnesses, Itobert Lecock, George Brewerton.
Entei'ed in the Records of the City of New York ye 7 day of March, 168|. By John Knight, Clerk.
Page 85. — Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and Govei'uor. To all, etc. Whereas, at a Ccmrt of Sessions, held in Kingston, in the County of Ulster, on March 7, 108^, the last will of Matthew Blanchan
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was proved. His son Matthew is confirmed executor, July 30, 1688.
Matthew Blanciian, Kingston. "In the Name of God, Amen. We, Matthew Blanchan and Magdalen Goove his wife, at present in good health," malxC this will. " If Matthew Blanchan happen to dye first, his wife shall continue in possession of all the property so long as she lives," and if the wife happens to die first, then her husband is to remain in possession for life. If either i-emarry, then he or she shall deed to the children one-half the estate. Upon the death of both, their son Matthew Blanchan shall have the farm at Huj'ley, with the house and 4 horses and 4 cows. The rest of their pioperty, both in England and America, is to goto their 5 children, Katharine, Maria, Magdalena, Elizabeth, and Matthew.
Dated at Kingston, Au^^ust 22, 1671. Witnesses, Thomas Chambers, John Williams, Cornelius Barents. Attested by De La Montague, May 18, 1679.
Page 86. — Thomas Davids, New York. '* To all Christian People: to whom this Present shall concern. I, Thomas Davids, of ye city of New York, widower of Anna Scheats, deceased, send Gi-eeting." He makes his sole heirs, his two daughtei^s, '' gotten by my said wife," Aeletie and Angeineltie. ''And whereas Benony Van Cuilaer, the son of my said wife Anna, hath been adopted by me as a child, but whereas he hath been to me very disobedient and stuboi*n, committing acts and words against me, I have thought best that he shall have no more than 3 shillings in silvei* money." He makes " mv vei'v urood friends Peter Jansen Messier and Peter Simkau)," executors and tutois of his children.
Witnesses, Joost Paldinck, P. DeLanoy. Proved at Court of Record held in New Yoik in the City Hall on Tuesday, August 21, 1688. J. Nicolls.
Page 88. — At a Coui-t of Record held in the City Hall in New York, on Tuesday, Septembei' 4, 1688.
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Present, Stephanus Van Cortlandt, John Lawrence, Francis Rumbout., Paul Richaids, Johanes Kip. Whereas Mr. John Delaval and Mr. Richard Jones were formerly appointed appraisers of the estate of Thomas Phillip, and the aforesaid Mr. Delaval being absent, and Mr. Richard Jones taken sick. Upon I'equest of the widow, Mr. Christopher Goove, Samuel Burt and Philip Richards, are appointed appraisers.
J. Nicolls.
Page 89. — Inventory: 44 China Carpets, £11 ; 7 yards of Silk Crape, lis; Money and Plate, £70. Total, £541.17.
Page in. — At a Court of Record held in the City Hall in New York, December 10, 1689. Present P. De Lanoy, Mayor, Johanes De Bruyn, Cornelius Plu- vier, Robert Waltei's, Hendiick Van Feurdon, John Shutt Alderaien. Peter De Mill appearing before the Court broufi^ht in the will of his father Anthony De Mill, pi'oved before Mr. Francis Rumbout and John Lawrence, Justices of the Peace. Also an Inventory appraised by order of said Justices, by Mr. Peter De Lanoy and Geritt Duyckinck, amounting co £I*.)2.7". Letters of administration weie granted to him. Abra- ham Gouverneur, Clerk.
Page 92. — Inventory: 2 great chairs, 4"; 1 Looking Glass o". '^ A parcel of ground lying between the lana of Barent Coerten and Hendrick Bosch in Beaver street, £22." Total £192. Taken by Martin Ch)ck, Constable, Cornelius Duyckinck and Albert Clock, October 1, 1689.
Recorded by me, Abraham Gouverneur, Clerk. December 12, 1689.
Page 96.-^Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant Governor and ('ommander-in-chiefe, etc. To all to whom these Presents shall come. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York, December 10, 1689, the
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last Will of Anthony Dr Mill was proved, and Isaac De Mill and Isaac Kip were confirmed as executors, January 4, 1689. Jacob Leisler, Jacob Milborue, Secretaiy.
Page 97. — John Vigne (or Vin^e), New York. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, that I, underwritten John Vigne, dwelling within this city of New York, considering the moital- ity of men." 1 leave to my cousin Geri'itt Jansen Roos, £56 as a legacy before any division is made. "I leave to Emmerantie Provost, daughter of Elias Pro- voost, procreated by Cornelia Koos, a parcel of ground, lying without the Wall of this city, in ye New Lots in ye streete called Thienhoven street, whei'eof I have sold the first lot to Johanes Ellsworth, the second to Peter Pangl)orn, and this lot being the third lot in order and must be broad in front at the sti'eet and after, 25 Dutch wood feet, and long to the ground, granted to the late Governor Thomas Dongan." With this ex- press condition that if she die m her minority, then it is to go to her sister Aeltie, and if she die, then to her brother Johanes. -If he die, then to his brotlier Geritt, and if he die in his minority, then to his mother Cornelia Roos, who has power to sell it. The I'e- mainder of the estate is left in 6 shares./ To the chil- dren of my deceased sister Maria Ver Planck, the children of my deceased sistei' Christina Dircksen, the childien of my deceased sister Rachel Van Thien- hoven, Harnie De Wolf, the children of Claas Wou- terse Visser and the children of Aeltie Laml)erts Wolf, on the expi'ess conditions that the three last shares, viz. Ilarme De Wolf, and the children of Claas Wouterse Visser, and the children of Aeltie Lamberts Wolf, shall be in room of 100 guilders made to them by the testament of my deceased wife, Emmerantie van der Sluys, in case they will accept for it, which is left to their free choice. I leave to my cousin Isaac Ver Planck, my black cloth coat, and to my cousin
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Johanes Roos, my coat with silver button?. And to the end that this my last will may be better per- formed, I have nominated and appointed my three cousins, Geritt Jansen Roos, Lucas Van Tienhoven, and Johanes Roos, executoi's. "These presents I declare to be my last will and testament, desii'ing ye same may be irrevocable. J. Vinge."
Witnesses, Johanes Kip, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public.
Recorded in the Book of Wills, Per me Abraham Gouverneur, Clerk.
[Note. — Jan Vigne (or Vinge) owned land which is now the most valuable in New York. The lot left to Emmerantie Provost, is now No. 61 Pine Street. The lots mentioned as sold to Peter Pangborn and Jo- hanes Ellsworth, are Nos. 63-65 Pine street. The term '' cousins " in this will means nephews. The Dutch language seems to have had no terms of distinction between these relations.]
Page 99.— City of New Yoj-k. At a Court of Rec- ord held at the City Hall, of said city on the 7th of June 16f|^ before P. Delanoy, mayor, John Spi'att, Cornelius Piuvier, Henry Van Feurdon and Johanes Van Cowenhoven. The last will and testament of John Vigne being brought into the Court was then proved and confirmed by oath of Wm. Bogardus, No- tary Public, witness thereto. Per curiam, Abraham Gouverneui', Clerk.
Lettei's of administration were granted to the ex- ecutors, January 7, 16|-g^.
Page 100. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant - Governor, Commander in Chiefe, etc. To all to whom these presents may come, know ye that at a Court of Re- cord held in New York, December 10, 1089, the will of John Vigue was proved, and Gerritt Jansen Roos, Lucas Van Tienhoven and Johanes Roos were con- firmed as executors, January 18, 16f|^. Jacob Leisler.
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Thomas Wandell, Maspeth Kills. " The last will and Testament of Thomas Wandell of Maspeth Kills in the bounds and limits of Newtown upon Long Isl- and ; being subject to sudden sickness and knowing the certainty of death." Leaves all estate, except the following legacies, to his wife Audry Wandell, and makes her his sole executrix. I leave to my cousin Richard Alsop, the piece of salt meadow tliat lieth within his fence, that incompasseth his dwelling house. Also 2 steers and a case of pistols already in his pos- session. To Richard Alsop's son Thomas 2 heirers. To my grand son Johanes Lowerison's son, 1 heifei'. To Theophilus Phillips 1 heifer. To my sister in law Sarah, wife of Humphrey Clay, the value of £'10. " This I ye said Thomas Wandell do owne to be my full desire, by setting to my hand and scale this 2\) November, 1()88."
Witnesses, John Sharpe, Theophilus Phillips.
Page J 02. — Codicil, confirms the above will, and expressing great love and affection for his wife Au- drv.
Dated January 12, 1688. Witnesses, John Low- erie, George Ilexton. Proved at Court of Oyer and Terminer in Queen's Co., January 29, 1689.
At a Court of Sessions held in Jamaica, February 4. Kvgg, Mr. Samuel Edsall, President, Matthias Harvey, John Seaman, Nathaniel Denton, John Ti'edwell, Jus- tices, Mrs. Audry Wandell presenting to ye said Court, an account of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, held in Queens Co., January 29, 1689. She was recom- mended to api)ly for Lettei-s of administi-ation to the honored Lieutenant-Governor, Jacob Leislei*, Esq.
Daniel Denton, Clerk.
Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, Commander in Chief, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminer in Queens Co. on the 29th day of January last, the will of Thomas Wandkll was proved. Letters of adminis-
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tration are gianted to his widow, Audry Wandell, April 4, 1690.
Page 104. — Jan Schouten, New York (written in Dutch form). "In the Name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present PuV)lick Instrument, that on March 9, 168|^, befoi*e me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan ; Jan Schouten and Sarah Janse, mari'ied and now living in this city well known to me and to the witnesses. Being l)oth in good health." They leave all their estate to " the longest liver of the two." If either remarry then one half is to go to the childien. Their son Lucas is to have a double share. Their daughter Janetie, wife of Peter Stevenson, is to have only the use of her part, " so long as she is bound to him, her said husband," and is to descend to her son Johanes. "Other children" mentioned but not named.
Witnesses, Nicholas Delaplaine, Jacob Boelin. Trans- lated by P. DeLanoy. Pi-oved at Court of Records, March 15, 1690. Confirmed at Fort William in New York, May 2, in the second year of his Majesty's Reigue, 1690. Jacob Leisler.
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Page 108. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant - Goveinor, Commander in Chiefe of the Province of New Yoi'k under his most excellent majesty William of England, cfec. King, Defender of the Faith, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at a Coui-t of Sessions-, in New York, held the first Tuesday in August, 1689, the will of William Cox, merchant, was proved, and Richard Jones and John Mayle are confirmed as executors. Given under my hand and sealed with the Scale of the Province at Fort William, in New York, this 10th day of May, in the second yeare of his Majesty's Reigne, 1690. Jacob Leisler.
Page 109. — Wm. Cox, New York. "In the name of God, Amen. I, William Cox, merchant." I be-
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queath to my well beloved servant, Jacob Mayle, £100 in money, to see my books and accounts settled, and make him one of my executors. I leave to my loving friend, Richard Jones, £20, and make him ex- ecutor. I leave to my mothei', Alice Cox, alms Bone, £500, to Dorothy Lee, £10. " I ^ive and bequeath to my dear and loving wife Sarah, which house she pleases to have, to her and lieirs. I give and be- queath to Samuel Bradley, my brother in law, my other house which T bought of Mr. John Robinson, or that liouse I now live in, my wife taking her choice." "If God send my brother in law an heir, he shall call his name Cox Biadley and his children after him the same name." I leave to Henry Bradley all my I'ight to a piece of land at the mill, and all things thereon, and £100 when of age. Rest of property is left to his wife Sarah and his brother in law Samuel Bradley. " My desire is that this house where I now dwell should be for my brother Samuel, as abov^e ex- pressed, for reasons of fulfilling an oath, formerly sworn to my mother, she forcing me to passion ; in fulfilling whereof I desire that tnere may be no con- tention afte]* my decease."
Dated July 15, IfiSS). Witnesses, Jacob Mayle, Henry Mayle. Pi'ov^ed in Court of Sessions, held the first Tuesday in August, 1689.
Page 111. — Inventory made September 11, 1689. 21 \ gallons of sweet wine, £8. 9s., 5 gallons madeira wine, ir)S. This inventory is very lengthy, covering several i)ages, and amounting to some thousands of pounds, showing plainly that Wm. Cox was one of the wealthy merchants of his day.
[NoTK. — AVni. Cox is said to have been drowned in the bay off Staten Island, in August, 1689. The house he lived in, which was the one chosen by his wife, is now No. 56 Wall Street. The house bought of Mr. John Robinson is No. 129 Pearl Street. His wife Sarah afterward married John Oort, and after
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Ins death she marrietl the famous Captain William Kidd.]
Page 127. — ADA3r Moit. "March 12, 168^, T, Adam Mott, being aged 60 or thereabouts, now veiy sicke, do now declare this to be my last will and testa- ment." He leaves to his eldest son, Adam, 50 acres of land that is yet to be taken up, and 5 shillings in money. Leaves to son James 2 cows and a Hollow lying bj^ the Harbor path. To his daughter Grace 4 great pewter platters and those Hollows lying be- tween the Great Run and Tanders Hook, those two hollows which lyeth upon ye left hand of said path, going to ye Towne, from Madnan's Neck. And 3 Hollows, one lying and next to the other side of the Great Run. Leaves to his son John, my lot of meadow at Whale Neck and my Hollow by the Harbor path. To son Joseph, 100 acres of land, where he shall see good, to take up for his use, and a Hollow which ly- eth by the west Hollow in the Sandy Hollow, which is a great Hollow. To son Gersham, 5 cows. To son Heniy, 3 cows and 2 heifers. Leaves to his wife Elizabeth, and the children I have by her, my house and lot upon Madnans Neck and all the rest of the estate not above mentioned, only my house and orchard and out houses in Hempstead, the main Hollow in particular, I do give to my youngest son Adam. But if my wife see cause to marry, then the estate which I have given to her and her children shall be divided into four parts. She is to have one part and the rest to the children. As to the four Proprietor I'ights which I have in the town of Hempstead, my wife is to have her choice of two, and the i*est is to go to my four eldest sons.
Dated March 22, 168^. Witnesses, Joseph Sutton, Sr., Wm. Peatte, Joseph Sutton, Jr.
Page 128. — Inventory of estate of Adam Mott, taken by Jonathan Smitn, Sr., and Jonathan Smith, Jr., Hempstead, 5, 1690. Total amount, £182.
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Jacob Leisler, Esq., Lieutenant-Governoi*, Com- mander in Chief, etc. To all to whom these })resents shall come, know ye that at the Court of Sessions in Queens Co., held April 8, the will of Adam Mott was proved. The same is confirmed and Letters of Ad- ministration are granted to his widow Elizabeth Mott, May 12, 1690.
Paee 129. — Joseph Throckmorton. '• Know all men by these presents that, I, Joseph Throckmoi'ton, mariner, being about to go to sea, and being uncertain of my return. He leaves all real estate, " anywhere in all the World," to the heir male of John Throck- morton of East Jersey, namely Joseph Throckmoi'ton, and to his heirs male forever. And mv personal property to be disposed of according to the laws of the i)laces where it may be. Makes his brother John executor.
Dated December 2, 1689. Witness, Wm. Biles, Pat Kobinson, Edward Smouch.
Page l.-U). — Whereas, Joseph Throckmorton, de- ceased, by his last will, bearing date December 2, lfi89, did make John Throckmorton, of Middleton, in East Jersey, his executor and guardian to his sou Joseph, and the said John being since dead, before Letters of Administration wei'e taken, and by his will ma<le his wife Alice his sole executor. Letters of Ad- ministration are granted to her, October 13, 1690.
Jacob Leislei*.
Page 131. — Whereas, at a Court of Kecoid held in the <Mtv of New Yoi*k on the 2nd of November, the oritjjinal will of IIenky CoYLERwas produced hj the widow, now know ye that by virtue of the authority to me given, I^e^tters of Administration are granted to his widow, Aniui Coyler, this 17 November, 1690.
Jacob Leisler.
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Page 132. — Henry Coyler. "In the name of ye Lord Allmighty, By ye tenour of this Publick Instru- ment, be it known to all men that Heniy Coyler, on the 21 day of March, 1691, being fully resolved to make a testament while I was in health." He leaves all of his estate to his wife Anna so long as she re- mains a widow, none of his property excepted. If she remarry then she is to give my eight children, John, Abraham, Sarah, Delia, Rachel, Maria, Henry and Eva, two thirds of the estate, and " she shall be obliged to cause the under-aged childi-en to learn reading and writing decently." My first born son is to have £10 for his birth right. My younger son is to have my gold ring, my seal, and one silver spoon.
Witnesses, Captain Gerardus Duyckinck and Ensign Peter De Mill. Ti'anslated by order of the Court, November 17, 1690. Abraham Gouverneur.
Page 134. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, Commander in Chief, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that Whereas Jan Jansen Schepmose, of this city, de- ceased, did in his life time possess goods, etc., and Abraham, Dirck, Anna, Sarah, Aeltie and Joaptie Schepmose have requested for Letters of Administi'a- tion. Letters are granted to them, January 29, 169^, namely to Abi-aham, Diick, Anna, widow of Henry Coylei', Sarah, wife of Johanes De Wandeloer, Aeltie, wife of Johanes Van Giesem, Sarah, wife of Dirck Jansen, and Joaptie, wife of Geritt Hortenburg.
Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Govei*nor, etc. To all to whom these presents shall come. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York on January 7, 16 11^, the will of Thomas Koohb was proved, and Letters of Administration are granted to his wife Hornsie, February 7, 16, 1690.
Page 135. — Thomas Kooke, New York. "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to everyone whom
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it shall or may concerne, that T, underwritten Thomas Kooke, living within the city of New York, Do make this my last will and Testament." He leaves to his wife Harmsie, the entire use of his estate for life, or so long as she remains unmarried. If she re-mar- ries then she is "to give to my children, Wm., Dirck, Sarah, and the children yet to procure by her," one half of the estate. The eldest son is to have 40 guil- ders, wampum value, for his birth right. Makes his wife executor.
Dated September 20, 1689. Witnesses, Adolph Peterse, Jacob Van Gezel. Pioved in Mayor's Court, January 7, 16|^.
Page 137. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc., to all to whom these presents may come. Where- as at a Court of Record held in New Yoi-k, Decembei* 24, last, the will of AVm. Kookk was produced, and Harmsie Kooke, widow of Thomas Kooke, son of paid Wm. Kooke having requested Letters of administration they are granted, , 1690.
Page 138.— Wm. Kooke, New York. "In the name of God, Amen. July 17, 1688." He Leaves all estate to his son Thomas Kooke, "procured by my Avife Sara Kooke deceased." Signed at the house of Dirck Jansen Wooertman, within the jurisdiction of Brooklyn in Queens Co. AVitnesses, Dirck Janse Waitman, Jacobus Vandewatei'. Proved at Court of Records in New York, December 24, 1689.
Abraham Gouverneur.
Pao-e 139. — At a Court of Sessions held in the City Hall In New York, December 24, 1689, the original will of Wm. Kooke being bi'ought in to said Court, was proved by Dirck Jansen AVooertman, and Jacob Vandewater as witnesses, thereto. Per Curiam,
Abraham Gouverneui*, Clerk.
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City of New York. At a Court of Records held in the City Hall, January 7, 16|^, before Peter De Lanoy, Esq., Mayor, John Spratt, Cornelius Pluvier, Henry Von Feurden, Johanes Van Cowenhoveii, Aldermen. Mr. Albert Bosch, requesting Letters of administra- tion on tlie estates of Wm. and Thomas Kooke» deceased, in belialf of Harmsie Kooke, widow of Thomas Kooke. was referred to the Lieutenant-Gover- nor for the same. Per Curiam, Abraham Gouverneur.
Page 140. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Whereas, at a Court of Records held in the City Hall the 9th of
, 16||^, the original will of Johanes Cowenhoven
was proved. Letters of administration are granted to his wife Sarah. February 7, 1690.
JoiiATTEs Van Cowenhoven, New York. [This will is made after tlie Dutch form.] Know all men who shall see this present Publick Instalment. That after the Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Christ, anno 1690, the 17th day of June. I, Johanes Van Cowenhoven, Secretary, between ye limitts of Harlem and Bowery, admittea by the Mayor's Court, appearing before the under named witnesses, dwelling in New York County, at Nortwyck, and now resolved in this month of June, to make my Testamental disposition in case I should come to die, then shall my wife Sara Cowenhoven have one half of my estate. If she re-marry, then the real estate " shall go to his boys." The minor chil- dren to be l)rought up out of the estate, and the eldest son Jacob is to have 100 guilders befoi'e any division, '* And when the boys take possession of their parts they shall giv^e the daughters their portion." "I have made an agreement with my son Jacob and have given him a lot, in the Pasture-land, for ten years, the time is begun in 1685, in the month of May, and he has built a house ami barn upon it. At the end of the term it shall return to my estate, and he shall have
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nothing for it." " I have caused to be made for my son Jacob one new wagon with yron work. Actum at Koii- wyck, the 18 July, 1689. Johanes Van Cowenhoven. Witnesses, Jacol) Groot, Wolfert Webber. Entered in the Records, November 8, 1690.
Abraham Gouverneur, Clerk.
Page 142. — Jacob Leislei*, Lieutenant-Governor*, Commander-in-chiefe, etc. To all to whom these pres- ents may come. Whereas Hans Hansen late of Amersfoort in Kings County, deceased, had in his life time goods and chattels, and Captain Jan Hansen his eldest son desires Lettei's of administration. They ai*e granted, January 19, 169^.
Page 143. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governoi*, etc. Whereas the original will of Henry Brasher, Sr., of this city, late deceased, was proved before Peter De Lanoy, Esq., Mayor, on February 4th last. Letters of administration are granted to his wife Susannah, February 12, 169f
Henry Brasher, New York. In the Name of God, Amen, the 23d day of April anno dom,^ 1689. "I Henry Bi'asher, tuiiier, althougli weak in body, yet in good and sound memoiy." He leaves to his son Henry Brasher 10 shillings. To my other two sons Isaac and Abraham, 5 shillings, lo my daughters each 5 shillings. Leaves all the rest to his wife, Susannah, and to her heii*s forever, and makes her ex- ecutor.
AVitnesses, Ebenezer Willson, Adolph Peters de Groot.
Page 145. — New York, February 4, 169^, there ap])eared before me Adolph Peterse and did declare before me that he was present when Henry Brashei* set his hand and seal to this writing as his last will and Testament. P. De Lanoy, Mayor.
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Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Whereas, at a Court of Recoi'ds held in the City Hall, the orig- inal will of DiucK Teunisen and Anatje Wallings was proved, and Captain Francis Goderus having re- quested Lettei's of Administration, they are granted February 13, 169f
Page 140. — Inventory of estate of Dirck Teunisen [ind Catalyntie Frans, deceased, taken by Peter Le Grand, Constable, and Hendrick Jellise Meyer, and Andries Brestede, January 16, 169^. House and ground standing and being in the Broadway, 4,000 guilders, total amount 6,125 guilders. Translated by Abraham Gouverneur.
Page 149. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Whereas Catalyntie Frans, late of this city, de- ceased, had in her life time goods and chattels, and Warner Wessels and Jacobus Frans, married with two of her daughters, desire Letters of Administration ; they are granted, February 26, 169^.
Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Whereas MiNiK JoHANES, late of the County of Orange, de- ceased, had in his life time goods, etc., and his eldest son and heir Johanes, Minie and Dirck Storms, de- sirinor Letters of Administration. They are granted, Febmary 28, 169f
[Note. — Minie Johanes was one of the first settleis at Haverstraw, New York, where he had a large tract of land.]
Page 150. — The Deposition of Hartman Wessels, aged 5i, or thereabouts, and John Cavaliei', aged 45, deponents being sworn upon the Holy Evangelists, that on or about the 9th day of July, 1689, these deponents were then at the house of Daniel De Hart, late of New York, deceased, and that they heard the said Daniel DeHart declare that he left all his estate to
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his then wife, Martha DeHart. And both further de- clare that the said Daniel DeHart was then at that time of perfect sense and memory to the best of their knowledge, and further sayeth not. Hartman Wes- sells, John Cavalier, Gertrude Jans Van Tuyl.
New York, May , 1690. Jurat Coram, me, S. Van Cortlandt.
Gertryd Jans Van Tuyl, also being sworn, says that she heard Daniel DeHart declare the words in the above deposition expressed, and that she was request- ed to be a witness. Recorded by John Marsh.
Page 151. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Go vei-nor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at a mayor's court held on February 22, 1680, Audry Sharpe, widow of John Sharpe, late of this city, having desired Letters of Administration, she was made administrator by said Court, and the same is confirmed, February 4, 1684.
Page 152. — At a Court of Record, held in the City Hall on February 22, 1680, before Captain Wm. Dyre, mayor, Mrs. Sharpe, widow of John Sharpe, deceased, denij'ing lictters of Administration, she is recommend- ed to the Governor and Council. John West, Clerk.
A true and Perfect Inventory of the goods and
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and lands, .ti^ou. loiai amount, jutz^. n
Humphrey Daven})ort, Dirck Van der Clyffe.
Page 155. — Thomas Dongan, Lieuteuant-Govei-noj*, k\ Know ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminei* leld at Southampton in the County of Suffolk, on the 2th (lav of November, 1684, the will of John Budd
etc,
h(
of Sotitfiold was proved, and Mr. John Tuthill and NIr. Isaacs Ai-nola were appointed executors. The Hanu* is conlirmed February 28, 168f
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Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Records held in New York on Tuesday, the 10th of March, 1684, the will of Jacob Del any, of this city was proved, and Mr. John Biiiyn (Johanes DelBniyn) and Mr. Cornelius Vanderburgh were made executors. The same is confirmed, April 1, 1685.
Jacob Delany, New York. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to all men who shall see this
S resent Public Instrument, that on the 31st day of anuaiy, 168^, before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Pub- lic, residing in New York, admitted by the Hon. Thomas Dongan, Jacob Delany, Chiioigeon, and hath made his last will and testament. He leaves to his daughter Cornelia, " 200 guilders, Holland money, before any division for her outsetting ; " to his daugh- ter Gertruyd '* 1,000 guilders, and his negro boy called Venture, out of consideration that she is the youngest daughter." Rest of estate to his four children, Cath- arina, Janetie, Cornelia and Gertruyd. Makes his " good f liends Mr. John Bruyn and Cornelius Van- denbergh " executors.
Witnesses, Anthony De Mill, Cai'sten Luersen.
Page 159. — At a Court of Record held in New York on the 20th day of March, 1684, before Mr. Gabriel Minveille, mayor, the last will of Jacob De- lany, Chirugeon was presented, both the original and a translation, and proved by the oaths of Anthony UeMill, Carsten Luersen and Wm. Bogardus as wit- nesses, and Mr. John DeBruyn and Mr. Cornelius Vandenbergh were made executors. Recommended to the Governor for confiimation. Per Curiam,
John West, Secretary.
Thomas Dongan, .Lieutenant-Governor. To all to whom these presents shall come. Know ye that at a Court of Records held in New York on Tuesday,
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the 10th of March, 1684, before Gabriel Minvieille, mayor, the last will of Gulian Veu Planok was proved, and Henrica Wessels his wife was made ex- ecutrix, the same is confirmed, March 29, 1685.
Page 160. — Gulian Veu Planck, New York. In the Name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present Public Instrument, that on the 22d day of April, 1684, befoi-e me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan, appeared Mr. Gulian Ver Planck, alderman, and Mrs. Hendi'ica Wessels conjoined in matrimony, known to me and'to the witnesses. The Testator being sick abed. The survivor of the two is to have full possession of the estate without being obliged to give any account, but the survivor is not to wrong the children but rather to be their support. If the sui^ivor should remarry, then one half of the estate is to go to the children, viz. Sam- uel, Abraham, and Anna. Alter the death of both, the whole is to go to the children, but the property is to be managed till the youngest is of age.
Witnesses, Stephen Van Cortlandt, Francis Rum- bout and Peter Delany.
Page 163. — At a Court of Record held on Tuesday the 10 of March, 1684, before Mr. Gabriel Minvielle, Mayor, the original will of Gulian Ver Planck was produced, with a translation and proved, and the wid- ow, Hendriea AVessels, was confirmed as executor.
John West, Clerk,
Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that a court of Record held in New York on the 28 day of April, 1685, the will of Cornelius Steenwyck of the city of New York was proved, and Margaret Steenwyck, his widow, is con- firmed as executor, May 13, 1685.
Page 164. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminer and general
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Gaol delivery, held at Southampton, November 12, last, Mary Jessup, widow of Thomas Jessup, was ap- pointed administrator of the estate of her late husband, Thomas Jessup, April 17, 1685.
Page 165. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Jessup, taken bj'^ Edward Howell, Obadiah Rogers, and John Howell, Ji*., September 17, 1684. A dwelling house, and home lot, with ^ of all his father's lands and mea- dows and Commonage within the bounds of Southamp- ton. Except the Home lot and land adjoining at Towne, now in the particular possession of his brother John. (Value not given.) 2 mares and 1 horse, £7. 3 young horses, £3. Whale craft waips, irons, etc., £2. 6 gallons of Rum, 18 shillings, negro man, £24. Total, £182, 17s.
Page 167. — John Ramsden, Newtown. "In the Name of God, Amen. The 20th day of September, 1686, I, John Ramsden, living in Newtown upon Long Island, being sick and weak of body." Leaves all his estate to his wife Hannah and his d.aughter Mary. His negro man John is to be freed after four yeai*8, and " he is to have 1 good suit of Clothes, 1 cow, 1 hoi'se, and whatever else my wife shall see fit" If his daughter Mary should die, then the whole is to go to his wife and her heii^s. Makes his wife executor, and John Ketcham and Content Titus, ovei'seers.
Witnesses, Abraham Jons, Joris Abrahams.
Page 168. — At the County Couit, or Court of Ses- sions held at Jamaica, the 2nd Tuesday in October, be- ing the 12th day of the same, the will of John Rams- den of Newtown was proved. Wm. Nicolls, Clerk.
James Matthews, New York. "In the Name of God, Amen, the 5 and 20th day of January, 1685. I, James Matthews, of the city of New York, Inn keeper, being weake." I leve to my son in law Isaac Steven-
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sant £30: To my son in law Peter Stevensant, 1 shil- ling in full settlement of all claims whatsoever. To my grandson, James Seaborough, £15, to be paid when occasion shall be to put him out an apprentice or when he is 21. To my granddaughters Hester Erwyn and Maria Gerittsen, whom I have biought up with me from their childhood, each £20, when of age or mar- ried. But they are not to many without the consent of my wife Maiy their grandmother. Rest of estate real and personal to wife Mary and makes her executor. Witnesses, Heudrick Williams, Otto Geristse, Na- thaniel Marston, Geoi-ge Farwell. Entered in the Recoids, April 14, 1686. John West, Clerk.
Page 171. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc. To all etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in New York on Tuesday 29th of December, 1685, the will of Gehiit Sciilectknhorst was proved. His wife Aeltie is confirmed as executoi*, October 2, 1686.
The oi-iginal Book No. 4 begins here.
Page 172. — Stephen Hicks, Flushing. "In the Name of God, Amen. I, Stejjhen Hicks, of Flushing, V)eing of i)erfect memory." Leaves all estate to his be- loved wite Anne Hicks.
Dated June 8, 1688. Witnesses, Matthias Harvey, Sarah Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence.
Edmond Andross Knight, Captain-General and Gov- ernor in Chiefe, etc. Know ye that on the 29th day of August, 1688, the will of Stephen Hicks of Flushing, was proved, and his wife Anne is confirmed as execu- trix, August 29, 1688. John West, Secretary.
Page 173. — In Pursuance of a Warrant directed to us the under signed by His Excelency Sir Edmund Andross, Captain-Genei*al and Governor in Chiefe of His Majesty's Territory and Dominions of New Eng-
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land, bearing date ye 4th Day of October, in the 4th year of the Reigne of our Sovei^eign Lord, King James the Second, over England, etc. Annoqe Doiu. 1688.
Appointing and authorizing us to take a view and Surv(»y of his Majesty's Fort at New York and the Fortifications of the city, and to take a particular and exact account of what repairs are wanting either within oi* without, the said Fort and Fortifications the houses, buildings and lodgings within the said Fort, the Pallisadoes, and out houses, and also the number of the great guns, both mounted and dismounted, and in what Condition both they and their Carriages are. And what the charge may amount to, to fit and put all in good Condition and Repaii'e. Also to take an account of all small arms, Powdei', Matches, Balls, Bombs, Gj'enades and all other military stores, and Implements of war, belonging to said Forts and Forti- fications. And thereof to make a due report unto his Excellency aforesaid, more or less, distinctly and plainly.
We have accordingly taken two Cai'penters, one Mason, and a Glazier with us and have survej'ed the same accordingly, and find it as followeth, viz. :
The fence about the Fort, the Posts rotten, Severall Pannels fallen down, and according to ye Carpenters now will require to mend ye same
150 Posts at 6^ £3.15.5
r.OO Clap boards 15.
25 Nailes .18.
100 Rayles 1.05.
Workmanship 4.00.
£10.13.5
There wei'e foimerly about the Fort, Stockadoes, of about 9 feet high, 10 feet from the walls, but none now. To make it up againe would require 1800 short Stockadoes, 2400 Stockadoes of 12 foot long, the thin- nest end 6 inches, at 12^ per piece, £120.
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And for setting up £25, J6145.
Upon the Flag mount there were 6 brass guns, demi Culveiins, new Carriages and wheels, only wanting beds and coynes, we guess may cost £12.
A new Platfoi'm with Planks and labor may cost £3.
The stone wall about the Fort we find in an indif- ferent good Condition.
The Flagg Staff is rotten, wants a new one which will cost £5.
Upon the wall curtain are two seekers and a brass with new carriages and wheels, only wanting coynes and bed. Will cost 6 shillings.
Two brass mortar pieces, the one of 7^ inches, ye other of 8^ inches diameter, the carriages wholly rotten, wants new ones which will cost £2.
The whole Platform is rotten and must be made new, for which they will want 1400 foot of Planck of three inches thick, and 30 sleepers of 20 foot long, which will cost with the workmanship, £24.
The wall of the old Battery hangs ovei-, so wants Buttresses, to sustain them which will cost £3.
The old well being fallen in, there wants a now one which will cost £25.
Upon the Magazine Mount are six Demi Culverins, upon Carriages. Four half worn, 1 rotten. Are not fit for the guns, all wanting beds and coynes, £263.11.
Half of them have new Platfoi'ms but too narrow, the other half none at all. Wants 1150 feet of Planck and 18 sleepers. All which will cost with the work- manship, £30.
Upon the Armory Curtains, no guns, wants one and a new carriage, beds and coynes and a Platform for which there must be 100 foot of Planck and 4 sleepers, which will cost with the workmanship
Upon tlie lion Mount are foui* Seekers with two cari'iages, four new wheels, but too small, no Platforms, so wants two new carriage beds and coynes, 1500 foot of Planck, and 30 sleepers which will cost with the workmanship, £40.
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The inner part of the Armoury Curtain is to be new made, the charges whereof are computed at £16.
The Roome over the Gate wants sliutters, and ye restoring of ye same computed at £3.
Upon the Merry Mount are 4 Seekers and two l)i'ass Culverins which need new carriages, a stone Platform wants beds and Coynes, which will cost £12.
Within the Curtain at the back end of the Guai'd are 4 Seekers and a carriage half worn, wants beds and Coynes, which will cost £8.
The Platform rotten, wants to renew it 1600 foot of Planck, and 50 sleepers, which will cost with the workmanship, £30.
Wants a smaller new house of office, computed for timber and workmanship, £3.
Then wants a new Ci-ane for the guns, which will cost £5.
There ^vants aprons for all ye guns, which will cost £3.
Item, 2 new Centry boxes, bcvsides two new ones new made, £2.10*.
In the Fort before the house two Brass guns, two new mailes but old wheels.
Upon the Spur before the Gate, three Seekers, one iron and 2 brass. No Carriages nor Platform.
The Breast works upon tue wall most part quite out of repaii', except from ye gate Room to ye Merry mount, ye I'eparation of ye same will cost £45. Out of the Fort under the l^'lagg mount, near ye water side, 5 iron Demi Culverins, four sea cai'riages worth nothing. To make up the same there will be wanting 30 sleepers of 15 foot, 1600 foot of Planck, which will cost with the workmanship, £5.
The cost of the bricklayer work, for ye repairing of ye Great House, the Chimnies, souldiers rooms, officers rooms, and what further ought to be done to the Fort, is computed (besides what is done already as per Ser- geant Olpherts account amounting to £18.16.4) the sum of £40.
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There wants a new Gate between ye Spur and Iron niDunt, for which there is to be 4 Posts, 6 Ril)s and 15 laths, which will cost with ye Workmanship, £3.
The Guard and Souldiers room we iind the Roof decayed and ought to be renewed with boai-ds and shingles. All ye floor is old, ye lodgings as followeth : Tiie 1st Room, 4 Cabbins, one new and three old beds. The 2nd Room, 5 Cabbins out of repaire. The 3d room, G Cabbins out of Repaii^e. The 4th Room, 7 Cabbins out of I'epaii'e. The 5th Room, 7 Cabbins, and new beiis ye men had at Albany, and two new beds they had new made.
The Armoui*er's nx>m, 6 cabbins. For ye repairing of all this theiv wants, according to ye carpenter's cal- culation, 32 beams of 18 foot, oO beams of 20 foot 7-8-9 indies square, (>0 Rafters 14 foot 5-7 inches square, 24W feet of oak Planck for ye first floor, 2400 foot ditto for ye middle fliK>r, 2400 ioot ditto for ye upper fltH>r, 33(>0 ftx>t ditto, for ye Rwfe, 7000 Cedar shingles 3 fiH>t long, 250 pounds of nayles. Which will cost, with ye workmanship l)esides ye reparation already done by ye oarj>enters, and materials used, amounting, as ivrye oari>enter*s aoci^unts, ye sum of £24.13. IJ^.
'I he itn\Ht House wants some Shutters, dooi-s, ye fliH>r is to Ih' mendeil. Shores under ye beames in ye ivllar. Stairs in ye Garrett, and several other repa- rations, Ve material and workmanship whereof will t^v^t, ,Hi\Mnlin5r to ve oar[>enter's calculations, £9. The stejv< info the iVwder nvMU are all rotten. To make new on^^ will civ^t alnMit £1.5.
rho tilajrier, tanking a view of all ye Glazier's work, brin^r^ in his rt^jH>rt\>f glass to l>e made and mended as jvr avVNvnit amounting to £3,7.4., viz., 9 glasses in ve kiioheu, and 4 ^> W mendeil 5 new glasses in the i.iufo vl.^v^nioV In ye Armory two new glasses and IT lo )v mend^sl fn the Court Guanl, S new ones and :> :x^ Iv meud^^K £ia.9. There is wanting at ye oufxxaixl d^H^r of y^ GnsHt Hou:5^> and at ye dix^i's \vith- iWv J^vks s^^mt* huigt^s and other iit>n works, which by
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comj^utation may cost £3.10. Cost of iron works there will be wanting when all is to be made, but not in good condition, cannot well be said at present.
The Gi-eat Gate of the Fort and ye gate of ye wood yard must be repaired, which may cost £3. There is also necessary to be made one great Ladder and two small ones, £1.10. Also Twelve Leather Buckets, £4.4.
The Sally Port wants a new door and door case, locks and bars, which will cost £2.
There wants two Barrels of Tar foi* ye carriage wheels, etc., £1.4. Total, £707,03^.
The militaiy stores and implements of war are as followeth :
56 barrels of Powder in ye Powder room. The store keeper gives an account of 10 barrels sent to Albany and 6 barrels used for ye Fort.
78 Pikes, viz., 6 in ye passage of ye Great House, and 72 in the armoury, and ye store keeper gives an ac- count of 60 Pikes sent to Albany. 7 Halberds in ye armoury, 12 sent to Albany. 2 Partizans in ye armoury.
The store keeper gives an account of 11 Dragoon's fii'e arms sent to Albany. Also of 87 Basanetts sent* to Albany. 50 fire lock musquets, ditto, new. 204 fire locks, viz., above ye souldiers room, 13 in ye pas- i>age of ye Great House, H in the armourers Shop, 188 in the armoury, 22 broken musquets in the armoury, li>8 match locks, viz., 191 in ye armoury, 7 in ye ar- mourers room.
1 Pair of in ye passage of the Great House, 12
barrels of musquet balls, viz., 1 in the armoury, 11 in the Great House.
150 Colers of Bandileers in 26 bundles in ye ar- moury, 160 carried off to Albany.
The armourer gives an account of 88 Cartouch boxes sent to Albany.
One great iron Boi'er for ye wheels in ye armoury. Three iron crows, 1 in the armoury and 2 in ye armourer s room. One hand saw, 1000 pieces of match above ye souldiers' I'oom, l)y guess. 214 shovels and
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spades, 20 saddles, and 3 sent to Albany. 13 worms and 2 sent to Albany. 45 sponge staves, and 15 sent to Albany. 10 horns and priming irons. A parcel of old bed pieces in y^ cellar under ye officers' rooms. 140 Culverin shot, 280 high seqnier, 2300 low sequier. 280 Keffuse shot. 173 (rrenades shells. 50 Falcon shot^ 4.*) pieces of sleeper, fit for to lay under ye Platform, and i> used.
In a room over ye Guard are cabbins and a stand- ing bed stead, with 2 Albany beds. A great old CliH*k in ye armouivr's i-oom. A Flagg of JBeai- })ort. 1(> broken shovels. 44 Pick axes. 21 iron crows over ye souldiers^ ri>onis. 4 iron bands to ye wheels. 92 carti'idge cases. 200 pounds of old iix>n by gness, 19 bix>ken musquets in ye Smith shop. 11 Colei-s BandiletM-s over ye souldiers* rooms. 1 Lanthome. 5 old Powder cases. 10 yanls of azeubriggs for shot l^ags. Two old chests to keep cartridges m. Thei-e wants for present use Cortass Paper, thread, twine and rnHnUes, flints and drums.
The city Fortifications are as fiJlows, viz. : Before Ve Towiu* llalK a half raoone, most ruined and washed away by ye sea* there are three deminnilverins. and thixv tot ten carria^ies. fit for irothing, ye stone wall fn>m ye Town Hall to ve half moone by Bunrei-s Path als^> washeil au*ay. iBut there is new lots laid out Ih fort^ them to low water mark for people to build uiHMK which will W wharfevl out by the several own- ers of said lots. The half moone by Burgers Path is also nu^t ruintnl and l>eaten down by ye >yater. Thert^ an^ 4 sjt^^kers and one minion. 2So carriages. The sTone wall fnMU said half moon to ve water gate ruiuixl and nu^t [vart broken down by the water.
rho l.a'f n>.xMie by ye water gate and ye mount all f^l.c:; ^Jo>vn and washed away." There is two seekei-s aiui r,v^ carriages, ye water gate all down. The Cur- iir.t tV^ra ve water gate to the Artillery mount was fvMr-uVlv ^iouble slockadvvtl and a ditch with breast- works within of salt sod and now all down. The
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ground is laid out in lots, some built, some a building, and layd out to build upon.
The Artillery mount lias no guns, ye walls indiffer- ent good, ye sod work out of repair, as also ye Ditch and Stockadoes ruined. A small old house in ye mid- dle of ye mount.
The Curtine from ye Artillery mount to ye land gate mount, formerly double stocadoed, with a ditch and breast works, now all gone. The mount by the land gate, ye stone wall to ye north west post ruined, ye breast or sod work also ; ye ground laid out to build upon.
The land gate ready to fall down. The Curtine from ye town gate to ye Locust Trees, formerly stock- adoed with a ditch and breastworks, now none.
The King's Garden by ye Locust trees, all ruined. The Pasty mount formerly Stockadoed, about now falling down. There are 2 seekers, one old carriage all rotten.
The Curtine from ye Pasty mount to ye point of ye merry mount of Fort James was all Stockadoed and bieast work but none now. There is no military or other stores at all in ye City of New York, otherwise than is above expressed. We are informed by his Excellency Colonel Dongan that he intended to in- large ye city and, if occasion, to lay ye Fortifications further out. How much ye charges of Fortifying the city anew will come to we cannot compute till it be laid out and surveyed by some ai-tist, and such one there is none here at present.
This report, containing 12 pages, is hereby offered unto your Excellency by your Humble Servants. Francis Nicholson, Colonel N. Bayaid, Wm. Beek- man, S. VanCortlandt, Matthew rlowman, G. Min- veille.
Dated ye 15 November 1688.
Page 180. — Certificate of Nicholas Harwaid, No- tary Public and Tabelion, dwelling in London, that
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he has seen and perused the Letters Patent granted by King James 2nd dated the 10th of October in the 4th year of his majesty's reign, stating that Lewis Bongrand, though born beyond sea is naturalized as a subject with all privileges, etc.
Dated October 15, 1688. The Patent is entered in the Custom House in London.
Page 181. — Notice of the appraisement of the Shal- lop " James," by order of the Lieutenant - Governor, October 16, 1688, the hull with masts and standing rigging, main yard and fore yard, anchor and cable j£20, total £150. Taken by Jeremiah Tothill, Hen- drick Jacobs, October 23, 1688.
Page 183. — Clearance of the sloop " Supply " bound for Virginia and Maryland. 200 bushels of salt, 1 hogshead of sugar, 1 hogshead of rum, 17 negroes, December 17, 1688. Francis Nicholson.
Page 184. — The ship "Unity" was seized and con- demned for trading contrarj- to Law. " Was ap- piaised and is now become a free vessel."
In the Name of God, Amen. This Indenture, made the 28 day of August, 1688, between Henry Mackin- tosh of Surinam, on ye one part, and Elizabeth Le- Hi NT of Port Koyal on the Island of Jamaica. Wit- nesseth, that whereas there is intended a marriage shortly between the said parties and that then they intend to take their departure for Surinam imder the government of the States of Holland, where most of the estate of said Henry Mackintosh is situated. And whereas there is among the Dutch a law or custom that the wife by marriage becomes entitled to one half of the estate of her husband. Therefore the said Elizabeth Lehunt relinquishes all claim to his estate during his life, and that if she survives him she will not claim more than one quaiter, and submits all
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other expectations " to his goodness and Generosity," and lie agrees to leave her one quarter of his estate. Witnesses, Solomon Carter, Robert Sharpe, Thomas Booker.
Page 186. — Henry Mackintosh, ^'Planter," being in good health. Leaves to the Poor of the Colony of Surinam 500 pounds of sugar. To his brothejs Wm., John, Alexander and his sister Margaret £100 each. To any kindred or friend that can by any pretence lay claim to any interest in my estate, 100 pounds of sugar, " to cut him or them off." My daughter in law Mary Pringle is to have the portion left to her by her parents. Leaves to his brother Aneus 100,000 pounds of sugar. Rest of his estate to his wife Elizabeth. If she leaves children they are to have one half.
Dated April 29, 1690. Witnesses, William Church, Abraham Gouverneur.
Page 188. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-Generall and Gov(irnor in Chiefe over tneir majestyes Province of New York. To all to whom these presents may come. Greeting. Whereas Thomas Phillips, late of the city of New York, merchant, deceased, having divers goods, etc., and whereas Charles Lodowyck, merchant, attor- ney for one Henry Hoovener of London, to whom the deceased was considerably indebted, hath made* application for Letters of Administration, they are granted April 17, 1691. H. Slaughter. By His Ex- cellencies Command, M. Clarkson, Sec.
Page 189. — David Schuyler, Albany. In the Name of God, Amen, the 21 day of May, 1688. I, David Schuyler, of the city of Albany, merchant, be- ing in good and perfect health, do make this my last will and testament. I leave to my eldest son Peter Schuyler, my house and lot lying in this city upon the hill between the houses of Captain John Wendell and Mr. Wyndert Hermanse. I leave to my wife Catalyntie,
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all that my great house where I now dwell, situate in this city on tlie east side of the street next to the north gate, for 99 years or during hei- natural life. He also leaves her articles of personal propeity. After her de- cease it is to go to my eight children. My children that are under age, viz., David, Margaret, Jacobus and Catalyntie shall have j£30 when they come of age or are married, and an equal share with the rest, namely, Peter, Gertruyd, Abraham and Marytie. Makes his wife executor. Witnesses, John Peek, Robert Living- ston. Pioved April 11, 1691, and confirmed by Gov- ernor Henry Slaughter April 25, 1691.
Page 193. — Henry Slaughter, Esq., Captain-General and Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Thomas Kook, laborer, deceased, has died intestate, Letters of Ad- ministration are granted to his vnie Harmsie, May 2, 1691.
Page 194. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Govei'nor. To all, etc. Whereas Catalyntie Frans of this city died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to her daughter Elizabeth Cornelison, May 8, 1691.
Page 195. — A lycense of marriage granted unto Captain William Kidd of New York, Gent., of the one j)art, and Sarah Oort, the widow of John Oort, late of New York, merchant, deceased, the 16th day of May, 1691.
Page 196. — Henry Slaiisyhtei*, Captain-Generall and Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Richard Tindall of Flushing died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to his wife Margaret.
Dated at Fort William Henry in the Province of New York, May 9, 1G91.
Page 197. — '^The last will and testament of Colonel Lewis Morris having been exhibited, and the six wit-
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nesses severally appearing before me, two of tliera only, to wit, David Lylly and Susanah Roberts were able to give oath in due form of law, that the said will was signed, sealed, and published to be the last will of said Lewis Morris, and the executrix being dead, and there appearing several razures, and all the witnesses having declared that they knew nothing of the said razures except Wm. Bickley who declarea he knew of them and wrote the will, but knew not for what end the said razures were made. And the said will remaining not proved nor executed, the said two witnesses David Lylly and Susanah Roberts were ac- cordingly sworue, and administration granted to Lewis Morris, next of kin to the said Colonel Lewis Morris. Dated May 8, 1891. H. Slaughter.
Page 198. — Colonel Lewis Morris. This may sat- isfie all whom it doth concerne, that I, Lewis Morris, commonly called Colonel Morris of New York, being of sound mind, to prevent all discords and variances, declare this to be my last wnll and testament. Where- as I formerly intended to make my nephew Lewis Morris, son of my deceased brother, Richard Morris, my sole executor. His many and great miscarriages and disobediences towards me and my wife, and his causeless absenting himself from my house and adher- ing to, and advising with, those of bad life and con- versation, contrary to my directions and example unto him, and for other reasons I make my wife Mary Morris sole executor. I give to the meetings of Friends called Quakers belonging to Shrewsbury in East New Jersey, £o per annum to be raised out of my Plantation at Tinton Iron Works in New Jersey to be paid to them on the 25th day of the first month called March. I leave to Thomas Wabley of Shrews- bury 250 acres of land in the western part of my 2,000 acres that lies between Seving River and Hop River, in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. I leve to Lewis Morris of Shrewsbury one of my best mares
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and £20. I leave to my nephew Richard Morris, son of my deceased brotl]er, Richard Morris, when he is 21, all the rest of my estate in the county of Mon- mouth, that is to say, my Plantation and Iron works, with all lands and meadows and pei'sonal property thereon, and £20 in silver and 10 guineas, upon con- dition that he quietly submit to everything written in this will. If he does not, then everything is left to his wife and to her heirs. 1 leave to my honored friend, Wm. Penn, my negro man Yojff, provided he come to dwell in America. I leave to Wm. Bickly 1 negro man, and to Samuel Palmer a negro girl, and to John Adams, of Flushing, £5. I leave to my nephew, Lewis Morris, all my laud and meadow at Matinecock upon Long Island. I leave to the meeting of Friends in New York £6 per annum, to be raised out of my Plantation over against Harlem. All the rest of my real estate on my Plantation where I now inhabit over against Harlem, containing about 2,000 acres, I leave to my wife Mary Mon-is. Also my other land in New York City over against the bridge. I leave to John Bowne, of Flushing, 1 negro girl that is at old Thomas Hunts, and like legacies to Miles Forster and Richard Jones. I leave to my nephew Lewis Morris and to Wm. Bickley all my interest in the ship "Friends Adventure." Makes Richard Jones, Miles Foster, John Bowne and Wm. Richardson of West- chester, Richard Hartshorne and John Haines, and Wm. Bickly of Westchester overseers. In testimony whereof I here set my hand and scale at my Planta- tion over against Harlem February 7, 16JH). Wit- nesses Johans Vermilye, Jan Tiebout, Larence Zecher, David Lylly, Sasanah Roberts, Wm. Bickly. Letters of administration granted to his nephew, Lewis Mor- ris by Governor Henry Slaughter, May 15, 1691.
Pao-e 209. — Henry Slaughter, Captain- General and Governor. To all, etc. >\hereas at a Court of Ses- sions held in New York on the Ist Tuesday in August
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last, the will of Wm. Cox, merchant, was proved. Jacob Mayle and Richard Jones are confirmed as ex- ecutors this 15 of May, 1691.
Page 210. — On this page is another copy of the will of Wm. Cox. See Page 109.
Page 213. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Govenior. To all, etc. Whereas John Oort of this city, merchant, hath died intestate leaving goods, etc. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Sarah Oort, May 15, 1691.
Page 214. — Letters of administration are gi'anted upon the estate of Thomas Wandell, late of Maspeth ICills upon Long Island, to liis widow Audry Wandell, May 20, 1691. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.
Page 216. — On this page is another copy of the will of Thomas Wandell. (See Page 100.) Affidavit of George Sexton and of the witnesses, that they saw him sign the same.
Page 219. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Governor. To all, etc. Whereas John Dally of this city hath died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Nicholas Bayard as principal creditor, May 19, 1691.
Page 221. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Governor. Whereas on Tuesday, the 5 day of March, 1688, at a Court of Record held in New York, the will of John Dauvell was proved. Letters of administra- tion are granted to his widow Catherine Darvell, May 22, 1691. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.
Page 222. — John Dauvell, N. Y. In the name of God, Amen. Tiie 21 day of December, 1688, " I, John Darvell, of the city of New York, merchant, being of
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sound and perfect memory." Leaves to his wife Cath- arine all property and makes her sole executor.
Witnesses, Petej* De Reiner, Johanes Provoost, Andrew Myer.
Recorded March 10, 1688. J, Nicolls, Clerk.
Page 224. — Simon Cooper, Oyster Bay. I, Simon Cooper, of Oyster Bay in Queens Co. upon Long Island, Chirugeon, being at this time weak in body out of a sound mind, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I leave to my son Robert Cooper 4() shillings, having given him before all that I intend and resolve he should have of my estate. I leave to my son in law Edward White all my share of meadow at the South which Richard Harcut had the other half of. Leaves all the rest of his estate to his wife Maiy for life, and then to his son Simon Coope]*, and he is to pay to his sistei*, Mary White, £20, " and £10 to my grand son Simon," and to my grand child, Mary White, £10. Makes John Underhill of Matinecock, Richard Willis of Jericho, John Bowne of Flushing, and Wm. Richardson of Westchester, overseers.
Dated 27 of 3d month, 1690. Witnesses, George Hutchinson, John Wollford, John Dewsbury, Jane Dewsbury.
Page 226. — Henry Slaughter, Captain- General and Governor. To all to whom these presents may come. Whereas the will of John Throckmorton, late of New Jersey, was proved August 22, 1690, before Richard Townley and Isaac Kingsland of East New Jersey, Letters of Administration are granted upon his estate to his widow Alice Throckmorton, and also upon the estate of Joseph Throckmorton also deceased, July 29, 1691.
Page 227. — John Throckmorton, New Jersey. " The last will and testament of John Throckmorton, being sicke of body." I give and bequeath to Alice my be-
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loved wife, my new dwelling house at Garitt Hill in Middletown, in East Jersey, and 100 acres of upland adjoining to it, and 20 acres of meadow that lies next to said house, for her use during her life. Loaves to his son Joseph, and to his daughter Rebecca, all the rest of lands and meadows, that are within ten miles of my dwelling house at Garitt Hill, where I now live ; and the 100 acres of upland and the 20 acres of meadow after my wife's decease. All the rest of my lands, with the benefits of my Proprietorship, I leave to my other four children, Sarah, Patience, Alice, and Deliverance, equally. Leaves to his wife one half of the personal property. '^My children are to have one half of all the estate that doth belong to me by my brother Joseph's will. And my will is that one quarter of an acre of land where my father was buried in Middle- town shall not be solci, but to remain for a burying place for me and all my posterity and all my relations forever," Makes his wife sole executor.
Dated July 17, 1690. Witnesses, Richard Hai*ts- horne, Job Throckmorton, 22 August, 1690.
This day came before me, Richard Hartshorne one of the witnesses of the above wi-itten will and did sol- emnly declare, as in the presence of Allmighty God, that he saw the above named John Throckmorton signe, scale and publish the same as his last will.
Richard Townley, Isaac Klngsland.
The will of John Throckmorton, of Middletown, entered in the Records of East New Jersey, August 23, 1690, in Liber D, folio 221. Per James Emott, Clerk.
Page 229. — (On this page there is another copy of the will of Joseph Throckmorton. See Page 129.)
Page 230. — Inventory of estate of John Dally. Taken, June 9, 1691, by Richard Mitchell and Richard Curtis (no real estate). Total amount, £34.
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Page 231. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Governor. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas Thomas CRr>'DALL, of New York, merchant, died intestate. Letters of administration are gi'anted to his Aridow Deborah Crundall, July 7, 1C91. Als<j Letters gi-anted to her upon the estate of her daughter Lydia Crundall, deceased.
Page 235. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that whereas Joseph West lately deceased, Letters of administra- tion are granted to Miles Forster, July 1, 1691, and the last will of said Joseph West was proved same day.
Page 236. — Joseph West, New York. " New York. In the name of God, Amen. I, Joseph West, being sicke and weak.*' I leave to my kinsman Wm. West, woolen draper, in Loudon, the sum of £100, to be paid to his order in Boston, and 30 Fi'ench Pistoles of Gold. I leave to my loving kinsman Edward Hast- ings, of Shipton, in Oxfoi-dshire, Gentleman, my Dia- mond watch and £10:.), and 30 French Pistoles, in Gold. '' Item, I give to the Poor people of Boston that j£oO that 1 lenlt the country for the expedition to Canada, if it bee Paved." I leave to my executoi-s j£200. I leave to Rel>ecca Foster my negro girl. I leave to Katharine Homer £5, and to Obadiah Hanje £o. I leave to Miles Foster, the linen, etc., that is in the chests and trunks, now in his dwelling-house, except the money and plate. If Mr. Thomas Smith, of Caro- lina, does not pay to Joseph Harlem, in Barbadoes, the sum of i\">00, then I leave all my estate in Carolina to W disiH^seil of by my executors. All my plate is to W disjH^seil of for ready money, and after paying debts and funeral exj^enses, the rest is " to be put into the hands of S4>me honest, tnisty, able men of the Peo- ple oalKnl Quakei-s, to be disposed of among the poor of the several churches of that denomination in Lon-
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don." Makes his loving friend, Miles Foster, execu- tor.
Dated May 6, 1691. Witnesses, James Evetts, Roheit Skelton, Nathaniel Mai*ston.
Page 239. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and Governor, etc. Whereas Nicholas De Meyer, lately deceased, leaving goods, etc.. Letters of administration are granted to his son Wm. De Meyer, July l(i, 1691.
Page 241. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General, and Governor, etc. Whereas on the 7th day of May last, the will of Garrett Bancker, of Albany, wiis j)roved before Peter Schuyler, Mayor, Letters of administra- tion are granted to his widow Elizabeth Banckei*, July 15, 1691.
Page 243. — Will of Garret Bancker. Dutch. See Appendix.
Page 246. — Letters of administration on estate of John Haynes are granted to his brother-in-law An- drew Bowne. July 17, 1691.
Page 248. — John Haynes, New York. "In the Name of God, Amen, the 24th day of August, 1689. I, John Ilaynes, of the city of New York, but now in New Haven, being sick and weak." I leave to my wife Elizabeth all household goods and plate. I leave to my son John Haynes, in Barbadoes, 1 negro woman. I leave all my estate in New York and in Barbadoes to my wife Elizabeth and to my two sons John and Andrew. Makes his brother-in-law Mr. Andrew Bowne, and Mr. Thomas Winslow, of New York, ex- ecutors.
Witnesses, Richard Rose well, John Smiles, Joseph Alsop. Proved before James Bishop, Esq., Deputy Gov- ernor of Connecticutt, in New Haven. May 16, 1690,
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Page 250. — (On this and the following pages is another copy of the inventory of estate of Wm. Cox. See Page 111.)
Page 260. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Conimaiider- in-Chief of the Province of New York. To all to whom these Presents shall come. Know ye that on the 21 day of April last, at a Court of Record in New York, Tlie oj'iginal will and Testament of Francis RuMBOUT, late of New York, merchant, was proved. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Helena Teller, this 12th day of August, 1861.
Page 263. — Francis Rumbout, of New York (Written after the Dutch form). In the name of (xod. Amen. Know all men who shall see this present Pub- lick Instrument, that after the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 169^, the 9tli of January, appeared before me, Wm. Bogardus, Public Notary in New York, in his own person, Mr. Francis Rumbout, merchant, sickly but freely using his reason, who, considering the fragility and uncertainty of life, ap- proving and confirming in full form the ante-nuptial conditions made September 20, 1683, with his present wife Helena Teller, instead of 1,500 guilders, Holland money, specified, she shall have 4,000 guilders, and the income of the estate till his daughter Catharine Rum- bout is of age or married. Makes his wife executor and his brother-in-law Wm. Teller, Peter DeLanoy, Mayor, and Mr. Samuel Staats and Mr. Paul Richards tutois and guardians of his daughter.
Witnesses, Robert Walters, Johans DeMortier.
Codicil, Dated January 15, 169^ and January 20, 16lif
Provides that if his daughter Catherine die during her minoi'ity the land at Woppins should be sold in preference to other land.
Proved at a Court of Record, held Tuesday, April 21, 1G91. Ti-anslated from Dutch into English by
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Peter Delanoy. Recorded in the Records of the City, May 1, 1691. J. Nicoll, Clerk.
[Note. — Besides houses and lots in the city, Francis Riimbout owned a very large tract at Fishkill, known as the Rumbout Patent. The daughter Catharine mar- ried Colonel Roger Brett, and lived to an advanced age.]
Page 268. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander- in-Chief of the Province of New York. To all to whom these Presents may come. Whereas Abraham Ver Planck deceased was possessed of goods, etc., Letters of Administration were granted to Johanes Kip as principal creditor. Done at Fort James in New York, August 11, 1691.
Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief, etc. To Madam Mary Slaughter, widow of the late Henry Slaughter, Esq., Captain-General and Governor-inChief of New York, late deceased. Greeting. Whereas, the said Hknry Slaughter being whilst he was alive pos- sessed of goods, rights and credits. We do appoint you, in whose fidelity in this behalf I do confide, with full power to administer the estate. Making a full and true inventory and exhibiting the same to me in the Secretary's office at Fort Wm. Henry on the 15th day of Fe})ruary next. In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the Pierogative Court to be hereunto affixed.
Dated at Foit Wm. Henry, the lath day of August, 1691. Matthew Clarkson, Secretary.
Page 271. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander- in-Chief. To all, etc. Whereas the will of Simon Cooper, of Oyster Bay, was proved on the 21 day of July last, at Foi-t Wm. Henry, befoie his Excellency Henry Slaughter, Esq., late Captain-General and Gov- ernor, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Mary, August 20, 1691,
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Page 272. — [Upon this page is another copy of the will of Simon Cooper. See rage 224.]
Page 274. — Burlington, in the Province of West Jersey. George Hutchinson of this place, personally appeared before us, two of theii' Majesties Justices of the Peace, and upon his solemn attestation declared that he was ])resent when the within Simon Cooper signed, sealed, published and declared the within in- strument to be his last will and testament, and that to the best of bis knowledge he was of sound mind.
Dated June 17, 1691, James Marshall, Richard Basnet.
I, Kdward Hunlock, Notary and Tabelion, and Pub- lic Notary of the General Free Assembly of the Prov- ince of West Jersey, dwelling at Wingamwoith, near Burlington, do attest to all wnom it may concern that James Maishall and Richard Bassnet are Justices of the Peace in their Majestie's Province of West Jersey. Jacob Dewsbury declares that he saw Simon Cooper sign and seal the within instrument as his will, etc. Before me, Henry Slaughter, Governor.
Page 275. — Letters of Administration upon the es- tate of Jan Vinoe are granted to Garett Jansen Roos and Luycas Ver Thienhoven. August 28, 1691, By Richard Ingoldsby, Governor.
Page 276. — [U])on this and the following pages, is a coj)y of the will of Jan Vinge in Dutch. See Page 97.]
Page 279. — Marriage license granted to Peter SciirvLEK, of Albany, and Maria van Rensselaer, daughter of Jeremiah Van Rensselaer. September 1, 1 fi9 1 .
Richard Ingoldsby, Commander - in - Chief, etc. When^as (iouvkrt Lookerman, a long time since died inicHtati*, Letters of Administi'ation are granted to Hal-
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tliazar Bayard on behalf of Mary tie his ^vife and Janettie Hendrick the daughter of Gouvert Locker- man. Done at Fort Wm. Henry, September 2, 1691.
Page 280. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief, etc. Whereas at a Court of Record held in the City Hall in New York on the 14th of July last, the last will of Nicholas Du Puis, deceased, was pi'oved. Let- ters of Administration are granted to his widow, Cata- lina Du Puis. September 5, 1691.
Pao:e 281. — The will of Nicholas Du Puis, written in Dutch.
Page 283. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander- in-Chief, etc. Whereas Daniel De Hart, late of New Yoik, Doctor in Physick, who was the executor of the will of Balthazar De Hart, and is likewise deceased. Letters of Administration upon the estate of Balthazar De Hart are granted to Daniel Veenvos and James Larkham. September 12, 1691.
Page 285. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief, etc. Whereas Adam Mott, late of Hempstead, is lately deceased, Letters of Administration are granted to his son, Adam Mott. September 20, 1691.
Page 286. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief, etc. Whei'eas Wm. Arms, late an inhabitant of Old Pequaton, in Virginia, who, after he had been from the year 1688 to the year 1690, a visiting his uncle, on his return to Virginia by land, was detained for some time in their Majestie's service, and at the house of Mr. Wm. Meritt, at the Freshwater, in New York, died intestate, Letters of Administi'ation are granted to his uncle, Mr. Edward Taylor, Minister of tne Gospel at Westfield, Massachusetts. October 16, 1691.
Page 288. — Liventory of the estate of Simon Cooper, late of Oyster Bay upon Long Island, taken by us
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whose names are underwritteu, the 22 day of the 7th month, 1691. John Towusencl, John Feale.
His bookes and medecines, £61. His furs and wearinjoj apparall, £47. Debts due to him upon book, £94. Total amount, £384.
Sworn to by Mary Cooper, widow, October 12, 1691.
Page 289. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Governor, <fec. Whereas Joseph Bahr, of East Jersey, died in- testate, letters of administration are granted to Major Wm. Meritt, one of the principal creditors, October 22, 1091.
Page 290. — By the Commander in Chiefe. Whereas Henry Slaughter, Esq., late Governor of the Province of New Yoi*k, hath granted Letters of administration to Lewis Morris upon the estate of his uncle Colonel Lewis Morris. And whereas a full inventory is to be retuined upon oath. We hereby authorise and im- power you to appraise and value the said goods, and make an Inventory under your hands, etc.
Dated October 20, 1691. Kichard Ingoldsby.
To Colonel Stephans Van Cortlandt, Colonel N. Bayard, John Pell, Esq., Wm. Richardson, Esq.
Page 291. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in Chief, <fec. Whereas Richard Stillwell, late of Staten Ijsland, hath lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to Wm. De Meyer of the county of Ulstei*, and one of the Principal creditors, October 30, 1091.
Page 292. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in Chief, &c. Whereas Adam Mott, late of Hempstead, hath deceased. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Elizabeth and his son Adam Mott, Oc- tober 30, 1691.
Page 299. — License of marriage to Lewis Morris, and Isabella Graham, November 3, 1691.
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Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in Chief, <fec. Whereas Thomas Walton hath lately deceased, leaving goods and chattels. Letters of administration are gi'anted to Cornelius Coursen, of Staten Island, Principal creditor, November 7, 1691.
Whereas James Laty, late of New York, hath died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Wm. Le Count of New Kochelle, husband of Anna Martha, the eldest daughter of said James Laty, No- vember 9, 1691.
Page 299. — Inventory of the estate of Thomas Phillip, recorded for Charles Lodowick, September 5, 1691, and sworn to by him December 12, 1691. Silver money, £270 ; debt due from Wm. Penn, Esq., £33 18^. Total amount, £633 8.*?.
Inventoiy of estate of Catalynte Frans, January 16, 169^, taken by Peter Le Grand and Hendrick Jelis.
Page 302. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in Chief, <fec. Whereas Charles Lambert, late of New York, lately deceased on the deep sea on board the barquentine " St. Mary," Captain Pliillip Phillips, commander. Letters of administration are granted to Wm. Bickley, his uncle and next of kin, at New York, June 7, 1691.
Page 303. — Be it remembered that on the 8th day of November, 1691, that Charles Lambert, late of New York, merchant, then passenger on board the " St. Mary," a Barquentine belonging to New York, Captain Phillip Phillips, commander, bound for New York from the Island of Jamaica. That the said Charles Lambert being then in perfect health on the day aforesaid did declare and say, and his desire was unto the said Phillip Phillips at that day and after- wards, these words. To wit, I desire that the 300
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pieces of 8, now in the chest of John Mountes, purser of the said vesell " St. Mary," may be delivered ac- cording to a bill of lading, that his loving uncle, Wm. Bickley of New Yoi'k, shall receive the sum of 200 pieces of 8, then in the chest of said Charles Lambert, and remit the same to England to his mother and sis- ter dwelling in the city of Exeter. That Lewis Mor- ris of New York should have his trunk of books now in New York, and that the rest of his property should
fo to his uncle, Wm. Bickley, in consideration of many indnesses. And to the truth hereof I set my hand in New York, this 23 of November, 1691.— Phillip Phillips. Sworn to before Abraham DePeyster, mayor, November 24, 1691.
Page 305. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen- eral and Governor, <fec. Whereas Thomas Bebryman huth lately deceased leaving a will. And whereas one of the witnesses is dead, and the other out of the Province and not to be found. Letters of adminis- tration are granted to Jane Benyman, his widow, De- cember 23, 1691.
Page 306. — Thomas Bekryman. " In the Name of the Allmighty God, Amen. The 5th day of August, 1689, I, Thomas Berry man of New York being sick. I do make and declare this to be my last wul and testament. I leve to my son 5 shillings, and to my 3 daughtei's 5 shillings a piece. And 1 leve all the rest to my loving wife to give and dispose of as she shall see cause " {children not named).
Witnesses, Wm. Tooker, Joseph Hart.
By the Commander in Chiefe :
Ordered that Johanes Van Brugh do deliver the books and papers belonging to the estate of Gouvert Lockermans, deceased, unto Balthazar Bayai'd, to whom I have confided the administration thereof, Jan- uary 20, 1691.
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By the Commander in Chiefe :
Whereas Johanes Van Bnigh, executor of the estate of Mary the wife of Gouvert Lockerman, deceased, hath set foi'th in his petition, that by reason of great age and infirmities he is incapable of executing the said office, but hath exhibited an account, but on ac- count of the aforesaid is not able to come before me. It is ordered that James Graham, Esq., administer the oath to him according to law. Done this January 22, 1691.
Inventory of estate of Gouvert Lockerman, and Account. Charges for them that carried the body of Maria Lockeiman to ye gi'ave, 200 guilders. To Gierke of ye yard, 49 guildei's. To Mr. Thomas Lovell for translating the last will of Maria Lockerman, 18 guilders. Paid to Albert Bosch for Shrines for ye coffin, 16^., 10^. Dr. Lockhart for medicines, 34^7. To Edward Griffith for two Beavers, 48^. A caipenter 2^ days work, 20^.
Page 310. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Walton, late of the Co. of Richmond. Taken March 12, 1689, and exhibited by Cornelius Coarsen, Administi-ator. 1 White cow and calf, £2, 12. 1 Black cow and calf, £2, 5. 1 yoke of oxen, £11. Long list of articles of small value. Total, £142.
Inventoiy of estate of Charles Lambert. January 29, 1691. Taken by Th. Phillips and Richard Jones. Total, £110.
Page 314. — Inventoiy of estate of Gouvert Locker- man. By Balthazar Bayard, Febniary 5, 169^. This part consists wholly oi a few Account books and Ledgers. No total.
Page 315. — Inventory of estate of Francis Rum- bout. Taken Januaiy 22, l(>9i, and presented by Helena Runiboiit, his widow. 2 Houses with lot of ground according to Patent, £600. Total, £1,131.
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Appraised by Johanes Kip, Johanes Outman, and Johanes DeKay. Sworn to by Helena Runabout, Feb- ruary 17, 169^.
Page 319. — Inventory of estate of Colonel Lewis Morris, taken by Stephanus VanCortlandt, John Pell, and Wra. Richardson, 1691. 3 gallons spiritts, 12s. 1 barrel molasses, j61, 10. 1 barrel muscovado sugar, £3, 9. 900 ounces of Plate at 35. 9^7., £303, 15. 180 guineas, £211, 3. 1 double guinea, £2, 14. 23 Ja- cobuses, £34, 10. 6^ Jacobuses, £4, 10. 4^ do, £1, 10. 1 Pistole, £1, 4. 2 double doubloons, £9, 12. 50 acres of wheat, £30. 22 negro men, £440. 11 negro women, £1()5. 6 boys, £90. 2 "garles," £24. 25 children, £125. 24 gallons refined molasses, at 18fl?., £1, 16. 24 oxen, £72. 17 cows, £34. 4 bulls, £8. 30 horses, mares, and colts, £60. 30 swine, £9. A vei'y long list of articles showing great wealth. Total, £4,071.
Page 324. — Inventory of estate of Mr. Thomas Crundall, exhibited by Deborah Crundall, adminis- tratrix, January 26, 169^. 1 negro, £30. 1 do, £27. 1 Madagascar negro woman, £25. Total, £164. Taken by John Theobald, Johanes Clo])per.
Page 326. — Affidavit of Charles Lodowich, that he has in his possession no goods of the late Thomas Phillip. A Quietus granted March 18, 1691.
Letters of Administration upon the estate of TiiOiMAs Phillip having been granted to his widow who declined, and to Charles Lodowich, who has rendered an account, the administration of the re- mainder is granted to Rip Van Dam and James Mills, March 11, 109^.
Viiifi) 32S. — Inventory of estate of John Haines, men^iiant, of New York, taken by John Bowne and Wm. Richardson. 16 silver spoons at 125., £9, 12.
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1 Silver Tankard, J610. 1 sword with silver handle, 18^. Total, £100.
Page 329. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Koox, taken for Harmsie Kook, December 30, 1689. 2 Houses in the Pearle street, according to ye respective Ground Briefe (not valued). Taken by Ernst Van Hook, constable. Account. " For the burial of Wm. Kooke, £'7, 1«." Sworn to by Harmsie Van Hook, alias Kooke, April 14, 1692.
Registered for Captain William Kidd and Sarah his wife. Fort William Henry, this 15 day of April, 1692. Whereas the within named Sarah Oort, now Sarah Kidd, and administratrix of the estate of John Oort, deceased, hath since the grant of the within Let- ters of Administration, been intermarried to Captain William Kidd, by which means she hath neglected to exhibit her Inventory pursuant to the written directions. I being well satisfied in the fidelity of the said William Kidd, have decreed that the said William Kidd shall give bonds in five hundred pounds, along with the said Sarah, for their true administrations, and allow them six months from this day for the exhibition of the In- ventory, and one year from this day for their account. As witness my hand the day and yeare above written.
Richard Ingoldsby.
Page 331. — Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-General, Governor, &q. Whereas, on the 9th day of March, 1692, before Henry Beekman and Philip Schuyler, Justices of the Peace in the Co. of Ulster, the will of Pe^feh L'Hommedieu, late of Kingston, was pi'oved. Letters of administration are granted to Stephen I)e Lancy and Stephen Valleau, and they are confirmed as executoi-s. M. Clarkson, Secretary.
Peter L'Hommedieu, Kingston. "In the name of God, Amen, this 10 day of February, 169^^, I, Peter L'Hommedieu, of Kingston, in the County of Ulster,
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merchant, being sicke and weake. I leave to my dear mother Mai-tha L'Hommedieu, all goods and merchan- dizes that I have, in company or without. And all the goods left in the hands of Stephen Valleau, as per inventory, shall be sent down to New York to Mr. Stephen DeLancy, merchant, to keep them till Mr. Augustus Jea (Jay) absent, returns. Stephen Valleau is to collect all debts, and send to Mr. Stephen Van Cortlandt, for his mother and his partner, Augustus Jea (Jay).
Witnesses, James Day, S. Valleau, Humphrey Daven- port. Pioved before Henry Beekman and Philip ichuyler, March 30, 1692.
Page 332. — Quietus granted to Cornelius Coui'sen administrator of estate of Thomas Walton, granted by Governor Richard Ingoldsby, May 6, 1692.
Page 333. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen- eral and Governor, <fec. Whei'eas Thomas Slater, late of the County of Albemarle in Carolina, died on boai'd his sloop " Hopewell " upon the main ocean, in a voy- age from Providence to Carolina, Letters of adminis- tration are granted to Thomas Burrouglis, pewterer, as the principal creditor, May 13, 1692.
Page 334. — Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-General and Governor, &c. Whereas the executors of the will of Christopher Dean, late of this city, deceased, have re- linquished the executorship. Letters of administra- tion are granted to Hannah Dean, the widow. May 19, 1692.
Page 335. — Christopher Dean, New York. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Chnstopher Dean, of the city of New York, butcher, being sick and weak " I leave to my son John Dean all my lands and tenements in Westchester, by me lately bought of John Tu<lor. And all my lands at Hempstead in Queens County, bought of Josiah Hobert. I leave to my wife's son.
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Adam Wallis, all my lands at Crab Meadow in the County of Suffolk, bought of Richard Cornell. I leave to my mother in law Ruth Simmons, £10. To my friend Henry Batchelor, £10. To my kinsman, Ed- ward Taylor, my seal ring engraved with E. T. To my friend, Joseph NicoUs, a ring value 15 shillings. I leave to each oi those who shall bear up my pall at my funeral, a ring value 15 shillings, and a mourning hat band. I leave to each of my executors a ring, value a S])annish Pistole. My house and lot in New York by me bought of Humphrey Underhill and others, to be sold. Leaves to his wife Hannah two thirds of the rest of estate, and one third to his daughter Hannah, when of age or married. Mentions other children (not named). Makes his loving friends Wm. Morris " of the ferry " and Wm. Nicolls executors.
Dated October 24, 1689.
Codicil, Dated December 5, 1691, revokes the leg- acy of £10 to Henry Batchelor, and gives it to his mother in law, Ruth Simmons.
Major Richard Iiigoldsby, Captain-General and Gov- emor, <fec. Whereas John Anderson, late of New York, died on a voyage to Barbadoes, Letters of ad- ministration are granted to David Kennedy, as princi- pal creditor, June 9, 1692.
Page 338. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Governor, <fec. Whereas Pktek Hansen died on a voyage to Barba- does, and left a will but no executors, Letters of ad- ministration are granted to his brother Geritt Hansen, June 26, 1692.
Paffe 339. — Peter Hansen. Written in Dutch. Dated November, 1691. Makes his brother Geritt Hansen, and his son Peter Geritts his sole heirs.
Page 340. — Letters of administration on estate of Peter Hansen granted to Geritt Hansen eldest son by the late wife of John Johnson, June 17, 1692.
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Page 341. — Hans Johnson van Neuerstrait. " In the name of Jesus Chi'ist, Amen. This 20 day of Au- gust in the year 1679, appeared before me Clarke of Amersvoort, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Sir Edmund Andross, and elected by the Town, and in the presence of the under written witnesses, Hans John van Neve- strait, in Holland, being sound in body, but uncertain of his dying day." He leaves to his two sons Gerritt Hansen and Peter Hansen, the land in the New lots, with a lot of meadow lying to the vlacke against the small kill to Carnerest, and they are to give to their younger brother John Hansen " a good suit of clothes from top to toe." His children by his last wife are to have all the household stuff. The two sons mentioned are to have a lot of meadow upon Hog neck No. 6, and the youngest son is to have 300 guilders in wheat or wampum. " My son Volkert shall have two cows fol' a remembrance of his mother." The land at present possessed by the testator and occupied by him shall be kept in use by the sons Peter, Geritt and John.
Witnesses, Hend rick Abi'amse, Jacob Stiycher, Roel- off Martins, Gierke. Proved April 1, 1690.
Page 342. — Major Richard IngoldsV)y, Captain-Gen- eral and Governor, cfec. To all, etc. Whereas Doctor John Kennedy died in a voyage fi'om Barbadoes to this Province, on the deep sea, on board the Barquen- tiiie " Mai'v," Letters of administration ai'e granted to Captain Phillip Phillips, as principal creditor, June 15, 1692.
Page 344. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen- eral ai-id Goveinor. To all, etc. Whereas Nathaniel Bailey has lately deceased, leaving goods, etc. His wife Margaret is appointed administrator, July 8, 1(592.
Page 346. — Lucas Santen, New York. "In the name of God, Amen, this 20tli day of June, 1692. I, Lucas Santen, Gentleman, now residing in the city of
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New York, being very ill." He leaves to his beloved niece Mrs. Margaret Chamberlain, £50. To my rela- tion Mr. Samuel Stephens, £50. To my God son John Smith, son of my loving friend John Smith, one of my executors, £50. " To my landlord Captain John Clopps, £10 to buy him a mourning ring, in consideration of the trouble I have given him." Imake my trusty and well beloved friends Abraham De Peyster, Captain Matthew Plowman and John Smith, Gent., executors. He leaves the rest of his property to his executors. John Smith to have half.
Witnesses, Anthony Brockholls, Thomas Harwor- den, James Matthews. Proved at Court of Record July 5, 1692. The same is confirmed July 8, 1692.
Richard Ingoldsby.
Page 347. — Letters of administration upon the estate of Richard Pattishall, mariner, " who was killed at Pemaquid, on board of his sloop by the Indian enemy," granted to Matthew Marlow, principal creditor, July l;^ 1692.
Page 348. — By the Commander in Chiefe. Whereas on the 9th of November last past, I did grant letters of administration on the estate of James Latey, deceased, to Wm. Le Counte, his son-in-law, whereby he is en- joined to make an inventory, wliich he has done with- out appraizement. We therefore autliorize ye, Elliene Cathenat anil Wm. Jeffrey, both of New Rochelle, to appraise the said goods. Dated July 14, 1692.
Richard Ingoldsby.
Page 349. — Certificate in Latin, by John, Archbishop of Cantei'bury, stating that on October 12, 1691, at London, the last will of Lawrence Delledyke was proved.
Page 350. — Lawrence Delledykk. Power of At- toi'ney : " know all men by these Presents, that I, Law- rence Delledyke, citizen and joyner of London, now
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bound to sea in the good ship called* the * Beaver,' to New York, do hereby constitute and appoint my loving brother-in-law, Paul Hay, of theParrish of Stepney, in the Co. of Middlesex, weaver, my true and lawful attorney. And in case it shall please God, me to depart this life, then I do declai*e and make this my last will and testament, and do give all my estate to the said Paul Ray and make him executor."
Dated October 6, 1690. Witnesses, Wm. Davis, Peter Jeff, Christopher Hay ward.
Page 352. — By this Public Instrument of Procura- tion or Letter of Attorney, be it known, that on the 13th day of October, Anna Dom, 1691, before me, Anthony Wigot, Notary Publick dwelling in London, ap-
Seared Paul Ray of the Parrish of Stepney, Co. of liddlesex, executor of the last will and testament of Lawrence Delledyke, joyner and citizen of London, deceased, on his voyage to New York, and by these
K resents doth make andordaine Mr. James Mills and Ir. Rip Van Dam, Merchants, in New York, his true and lawful attornies, etc.
Page 353. — Lawrence Delledyke, London. "Li tlie name of God, Amen. I, Lawrence Delledyke, of London, citizen and joyner, being sick and weake, doe hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I appoint my loving brother-in-law, Paul Ray, of London, weaver, my sole executor, according to a former will made in London. I bequeath to Major Richard Ingold8l)y one Camlet Cloak. To John Cor- bett, my bayonet and cartridge box. To Lieutenant Matthew Shanks 1 pair of Scarlett Stockings, and the same to Lancaster Synies. I leave £10 to expend at New York among my friends and acquaintances to ])e disbursed by Mr. James Mills my attorney." Legacy to Thomas Thornbill, mentions "mv J>rotlier Paul Ray's children."
Dated on board the ship " Beaver " this 1 6 January, 1 690.
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Codicil Dated January 16, 1690, authorizes James Mills to receive all goods belonging to liim on board the "Beaver."
Pajje354. — Major Richard lugoldsby, Governoi*, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that on the 23 day of July last, the will of Lawrence Dellkdyke was proved and Letters of administration are granted to James Mills, July 23, 1692.
Page 355. — Nicholas De Meyer. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Nicholas De Meyer, merchant in New York, being in good health, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. I leave to Wilhel- minus De Meyer £5 in full of consideration that he is my eldest son. I leave to my wife Sarah, late wi<low of John Weekstein, all that I have signed to in our marriage conti'act. I leave to my 5 children, Wilhel- niinus, Henricus, Anna Catharine, Deborah and Eliza- beth, all the rest of my estate that I have or in Eng- land or Holland or elsewhere. Makes his son Hen- iicus, and " my son-in-law Thomas Crundell, husband of my daughter Deborah," and my tiusty friend Jacob De Key, executors. Proved before Governor Kichaid Ingoldsby, March 30, 1692, by oaths of Samuel Staats and Jacobus Provost, witnesses.
[Note. — Nicholas De Meyei* was Mayor of New York in 1676. His house and lot is now No. 41, 48, 45, Stone Street. He also owned a windmill and lot, which are very conspicuous in eaily maps and views of the city, and stood veiy neai* the site of the present Baptist Church on Oliver street. The Jews burying ground was bounded on one side by it. The daughter Anna Catherine married Jan Williense Neering of New Castle, Delaware, and afterwards John Williams. Elizabeth marned Philip Schuyler. Deborah married Thomas Crundell, and aiterwards Thomas Tyndall, and afterwards Wm. Anderson. He also owned a lot on Queen Street (now Pearl). Piatt Street now occupies this lot.— W. S. P.]
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Page 35J*. — Letters of administjation granted to Frances Laml>ert, ^ddow of Dennis Lambert, May 11, 16^2. Matthew Clarkson, Sec,
Inventory of the estate of Gouvert Lockermans. ••One Piece of ground over against Jobanes Van Brugh as by Patent*" A long list of book accounts showing a very great number of small debts owing to him. Sworn to by Balthazar Bayard, August 26, U>1«2. Total amount 52,072 guildeiu
[Note. — ^The '* Piece of ground " is on the north side of Hanover Square next west of Hanover street, which is a part of the ancient "Sloat Lane." — W. S. P.]
Page 364. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Phillips, Septeinl>er 10, 1692. Taken by James Mills and Rip Van Dam, September 10, 1692. Total amount, £630.
Page 3r>o. — Marriage 'license to Jacob Ware and EiJZABhrTH Osborne, October 3, 1692.
[NoTK. — Jacob Wai-e was a physician in the town of SiHilhampton. His wife was of the Osborne family of East Hampton. — W. S. P.].
ReiTistereil for Captain William Kidd and Sarah his wife- An Inventory of all the goods and chattells of Mr. JoHX OoRT, deceased, found in the possession v>f his widow ifrs, Sarah Oort, now wife of Captain William Kidd, and anpraized as here underwntten this llUh day of OctoW, 1692, in New York at the rtnpu^t of said Captain Wm. Kidd. John Smith, Wm. lluddlesti>ne, 1 dozen turkey worked chairs, £1 Kn' : I PijH^ of Madeim wine, £12 ; 104 ounces of Plate, 4M01 : total amount, £15X Exhibited for a true and jvrtVvt Inventory of all and singular the goods, rights, ciwHtji of John IWt, decease^!, l>y William Kidd and Sai^h his wife, this 26th day of October, 1692.
William Kidd
the niarke of
Sarah S. K. Kidd.
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Page 368. — Inventoiy of estate of John Anderson, deceased, taken by David Kenedy, administrator, 1692. Total amount, J647 5 9. 2 barrels of Pork, sold for £5 OS.
Secretary's office, this 28 October, 1692. There ap- peared before me, being authorized by liis Excellency Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-Genei'al and Governor in Chiefe of the Province of New York, David Kenedy, and made oath to the truth of the above.
David Jamieson, Sec.
Page 370. — Benjamin Fletcher, Ca])tain-General and Governor in Chieie of the Province of New York. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at Fort William Henry, on the 20 day of Oc- tober, 1692, the last will of John Terry, late of the Island of Barbadoes, merchant, and came hitlier to this Province for his health, was proved by the oaths of Wm. Nicolls, James Evetts, and Edward Graham, and Letters of administration are granted to Captain Laurence Read, October 28, 1692.
Page 371. — John Terry. '*In the name of God, Amen. I, John Terry, late of the Island of Barba- does, merchant, now resident in this city of New York, V)eing sicke and weak. My estate which is all in the Island of Barbadoes, I place in charge of my brothei*. Captain Christopher Terry and my loving friend Mr. Benjamin Watson as executors. I direct that my 16 acres of land in St. Michael's Parish, in said island, to be sold and the pi'oceeds to be used for my two daughters Sarah and Frances Terry. My executors are to take charge of all my children, and take good order for their maintenance and education. Rest of estate to all my children. If I die in New Yoik, I appoint my loving friend Captain Lawrence Read sole executor."
Dated October 8, 1692. Witnesses, James Evetts, Edwai'd Graham, Wm. Nicolls.
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Page 373.— Fort William Henry, this 20 October, 1G92. There appeared before me, Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chiefe of the Prov- ince of New York, James Evetts and Edward Gra- ham, the above witnesses and made oath to the same. By his Excellency's command.
David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.
By His Excellency's Command. Know all men whom it may concern that I have commissioned and appointed, and by these presents do commission and appoint, Matthew Clarkson, Secretary, and David Jamieson his Deputy, or either of them, with full power to administer the oath of Probate of wills and Testaments, the oath of an executor, and the oath of an administrator to the trath of their accounts and in- ventories. Witness my hand and scale at Fort Will- iam Henry the 21 of October, 1692.
Benjamin Fletcher.
Paoje 374.— At New York, November 4, 1692, Cap- tain taurence Keed takes oath as executor of the will of John Tekry, deceased.
Thomas Burroughs, administrator of the estate of " Thomas Slater of Carolina, master of the sloop * Hopewell ' who deceased in a voyage from Prov- idence to Cai'olina, the sloop being taken up at sea and brought into this Port of New York, there being none of the sloop's company alive, but two who were ignorant of navigation." Ihe said Thomas Burroughs exhibits inventory of his estate. 342 bushels of salt sold for 2^\ 6d. per bushel, £42 155. Sworn to by Thomas Burroughs November 9, 1692.
Page 375. — The account of Captain William Kidd and Sarah his wife, administratoi^s of the estate of John Oort, mei-ehant, deceased. They charge them- selves with all the goods and chattells, which appear
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to be £155 145. The petition for allowance for the funeral charges, £30 1^. 66?. The whole estate appears to be £274, 3^. 6d.
William Kidd
the marke of
Sarah S. K. Kidd.
Quietus granted by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, November 18, 1692.
Page 377. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Go vernor-in -Chief. To all, etc. Whereas Captain Geoi*ge Bradshaw lately died intestate, Letters oi Ad- ministration granted to his wife Elizabeth, November 17, 1692.
Page 379. — Inventory of estate of James Latey, taken May 1, 1692, by Wm. Le Count, administrator. 810 acres of land, in several parcels, and a small island, £109, 10 ; 7 oxen, £26, 5 ; 8 cows, £16 ; 12 pigs,£l, 4 ; a Turkey hen, 1 shilling; 20 common hens, 10 snillings; 14 geese and ganders, 14 shillings; 4 great negro men, • £120 ; a negro boy, 12 years old, £22 ; a mulatto, 5 years old, £15 ; a little negro boy, 3 months old, £2 ; 4 negro women, £96 ; negro girl, 4 years old, £12 ; 2 pieces of gold, weighing 2 ounces, £10, 6; 24 Spannish Pistoles (one light), £32 ; 29 light pieces of 8, £7, 5. Total, £69.S. The inventory shows extensive farming opera- tions.
Page 382. — Benj'm Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all to whom these may come. Know ye that at Fort William Henry, on December 10, 1692, the will of Henry De Meyer, late of New York, was proved, and Letters of Administration wei*e granted to his widow, Agnetie, and Jacob and Tunis De Kay, his brothers (ill law). December 10, 1692.
Pasre 383. — Henry De Meyer. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry de Meyer, of the city of New
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York, being weake and sicke." He leaves one-half of his estate to his wife Agnetie, the other half he leaves to his (laughter Lydia, " and to such other children which God Allmighty shall please to send me, and with which my said wife is now bigg withal and ready to bring into this world." Mentions his brothers and sis- ters, William, Anna Katharina Williams, wife of John Williams, of New Castle, Delaware, Deborah, wife of Thomas Tyndall, of New York, and Elizabeth, wife of Philip Schuyler, of New York. Makes his wife, and his Ijrothers in law, Jacob and Tunis De Kay, exec- utors.
Dated November 9, 1692. Witnesses, James Evetts, Cornelius Van der Busch, Isaac De Forest.
[Note. — Henry (or Henricus) De Meyer was son of Nicholas De Meyer, formerly Mayor of the city. In the division of the estate of his father, he had the house and lot now No. 41 Stone Street. — W. S. P.]
The above named witnesses appeared before David Jamison, Deputy Secretary, and made oath to the exe- • cution of the above will, December 10, 1692.
Page 387. — License of Marriage granted to Fred- erick PiiiLLiPSE and Katharine Dervall, widow, December 1, 1692.
Phillip Smith, New York. " In the name of God, Araen. 1, Phillip Smith, of New York, being sick and weak.'' Leaves all of his estate to iiis wife Margaret, for life or during her widowhood, " but if she marry and take a husband," then she is to iiave her thirds only. Rest of estate to his children Phillip, Margaret, Katharine and Mary.
Dated January 20, 1690. Witnesses, James Collis, Geritt Hardenburgh, Johanes Von Gierson. Makes his wife, Margaret, executor.
New York, 10 December, 1692. There appeared be- fore me, being thereto authorized by his Excellency, Benjamin Fletcher, Esq., Captain-General and Gov-
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ernor, the above named witnesses and made oath to the same. David Jamieson.
Page 388. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chiefe, etc. Whereas Phillip Smith in his last will made his wife, Margaret, executor, and she being dead, having never administered upon said es- tate, Letters of Administration are granted to AUet Bosch, Clark Smith, and Nicholas Blank, shoemakers, brethren in law to said Phillip Smith. December 10, 1692.
Page 390. — Hendrick (or Henry) Boelen. " Know all men by these presents, that I, Henry Boelen, of New York, smith, bein^ sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Antie Berents, tue use of all my estate during her life, and she shall give to her son Alexander, when of age, such portion as she can conveniently spare, and after her decease he is to be sole heir, and if he should die the estate to go to Boelen Roeloffs, my father. If my wiie should remarry she shall secure to my son Abraliam Boelen £125, and he is to }>e instructed to read and write, and afterwards to learn a tiade by wliich lie sliall live in the future. He is also to have niy great Dutch Bible as a particular gift and legacy." flakes lioeler Roeloffen, Jacob Boelen, Dirck l^en Eyck tutors and overseers, and his wife executor.
Dated May 15, 1691. Witnesses, A. De Lanoy, P. De Lanoy.
New York, December 10, 1691, there appeared be- fore me, being authorized by Governor-General Benja- min Fletcher, the above named witnesses, and made oath to the same, that they saw Henry Boelen sign and seal the same. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.
[Note. — Antie Boelen, the widow, mamed Abra- ham Kettletas, December 10, 1692.]
Pa^e 393. — Inventoiy of estate of John Hansen, exhibited by Gerrett Hansen. 1 House and barn and 35 morgen of land, one parcel of meadow in the Great
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meadow, No. 4, one parcel of meadow upon the island, No. 1 (No valuation^ Sworn to })y Greritt Hansen, Peter Nevins, Roeloi Martins, John Van Dyck. De- cember 13, 1092.
Page 395. — Inventory of estate of Peter Hansen. Exhibited by Geritt Hansen, December 13, 1692 (No valuation). December 13, 1692.
Page 397. — Isaac De Forrest, New York (Written in Dutch form). ''In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present Publick Instrument, that in the year 1672, the 4th day of June, being Tuesday, in the morning about 9 o'clock, in the pres- ence of me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, and the under-written witnesses, appeared Mr. Isaac DeFoiTest, l)rewei*, of this city, and Sarah Tenix his lawful wife, the testator being sick, but the testatrix sound of })ody." They make their children Susauah DeForrest, wife of Peter De Reimer, Johanes, Phillip, Isaac, Hen- drick, Maria, and David, "and the chilaren which in the future by God's blessing may come," sole heii's to all the estate. The survivor having the use of all dur- ing life. They make their cousin Jacob Kip, and their trusty and known friend Simon Jansen Romeyn, tutors and overseers of the children.
Witnesses, Isaac Kipp, Arent Isaacs.
Benj'am Fletcher, Captain-General and Govemor-in- Chiefe, To all, etc. Whereas Isaac De Forrest and Sarah his wife are both deceased, Letters of admin- istration are gi*anted to his eldest son Johanes De For- rest, and Henry De Forrest, his brother, December 19, 1692.
Page 399. — Further account of Wm. Le Count the administrator of the estate of James Latey, deceased, and Quietus granted December 24, 1692.
Pago 401. — Account of Cornelius Steenwyck, ad- ministrator of estate of John Schackerly. Presented
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by Rev. Henriciis Selynus and Margaretta his wife, the said Cornelius Steenwyck l>eing deceased, and his widow Margaretta having married the said Rev. Hen- riciis Selynus. This account shows a very extensive list of small debts due from a large number of persons. January — , 1692. Quietus granted January — , 1692.
Page 404. — Captain George Bradshaw. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Captain George Bi'adshaw, of New York, Gentleman, being sicke. Do make this my last will and testament. 1 leave* to my sister Su- sannah Bradshaw alias Wentworth, of Doncaster, in the Co. of Yorke, England, widow, for the use of my son Richard, all sums she may obtain by virtue of a letter from me to her, out oi the estate of Owen Fritton, late of Gardins in Wales. She paying to my loving wife Elizabeth £100. Leaves all rest of his estate to his wife.
Dated .November 4, 1692. Witnesses, Peter Jacobs Marius, Silvester Salisbury, John Ba^ford. Pi'oved by the affidavits of the above witnesses, January 16, 169f, and is confirmed. David Jamieson, Dej). Sec.
Pajre 407. — Inventory of estate of John Tekry of Bar})adoes, late came to this Port for his health : de- ceased. Total amount, £393. Taken by Lawrence Read.
Page 408. — Inventory of estate of Lawrence Del- ledyke, registered for James Mills, January 19, 169f. Amount very small, articles not valued.
Page 410. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor in Chiefe, &c. Whereas Thomas Johnson of late come from England to this city, is deceased, Let- ters of administration are granted to Abraham De Peystei', January, 1692.
Pajje 412. — Thomas Johnson. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Johnson, at present sick in body."
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" I leave my body to a decent bui-ial at such a place as shall be thought most convenient by his Excellency the Governor and Councill." He appoints Abraham De Peyster executor. I desire my gold and Diamond ring to be sent to my dear and loving wife Agnes Johnson, living in Durham, Lancashire, England. I leave to his Excellency Governor Benjamin Fletcher a golden fu- neral ring, for a remembrance. The overplus of any effects in this country is left to Mrs. Barbara Morton. And as for my affairs in England, I have already set- tled them before my coming from thence. Dated January 6, lG9f.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Dirck Tunisen and Aiiante Walens his wife deceased, are granted to Francis Godems their grand son, January 29, 169|.
Page 414. — Marriage license Granted to Benjamin Norwood and Cornelia Van Clyff, February 20, 1692.
[Note, — Cornelia Van Clyff was daughter of Dirck Van der Clyff, who owned the farm next east of the " Shoe makers Pasture," and through which Cliff street and Gold street were laid out. — W. S. P.]
Lettei's of administration upon the estate of Minnie JoHANES of Orange County, deceased, are granted to Stephans Van Cortlandt, January 17, l(J9f.
[Note. — Minnie Johanes was the owner of a large tract where the present village of Havei-straw now stands. What is now Rockland County, was original- ly part of Orange County, and known as " Orange South of the Mountains."— W. S. P.J
Benjamiii Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor in Chief, &c. Know ye that at Fort William Henry, on February 15, 169f , the will of Johanes Van Hoorn of New^ York was proved, and the same is confirmed.
Matthew Clarkson, Sec.
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Page 416. — Coeitelius Jansen Van Hoorn. "In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these Pres- ents that on the 11th day of October, 1689, 1, Cornelius Jansen Van Hoorn, inhabitant in this city of New York, have of ray free will made this my last will and testament, without any persuasion of others. I leave to my eldest son John, 50 shillings, made in considera- tion of the Pierogatives of the first born. I leave to my wife Anna Maria Van Hoorn, all my estate during her life, she remaining unmarried, to bring up ana maintain the under aged children, and after her de- cease, to be divided among my children, and they are to be instnicted in an art or trade by which they may live." • Makes his wife executor.
Witnesses, Thomas Burroughs, Albert Bosch.
Page 417. — Letters of administration granted by Governor Benjamin Fletchei*, upon the estate of John Algard, late of Port Royal in Jamaica, to Richard Johnson the principal creditor, March 24, 1G9§.
Page 419. — (Upon this page is another copy of the will of JoiiANEs Van Cowenhoven. See Page 140.)
Lettei's of administration are granted by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, upon the estate of Johanes V^an Cowenhoven, to John By vanck, who married the wid- ow of said Johanes Van Cowenhoven, April 14, 1693.
Page 421. — Lettei*s of administration upon the estate of Adam Brewer, late of the town of Brooklyn, are granted by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, to his widow, Magdalena Brewer, April 15, 1693.
Page 422. — Adam Brewer. " In the name of God Amen. Whereas I, Adam Brewer, Berkhoon, inhabi- tant of ye Towne of Brooklandt, being at present sick, but fully having my knowledge and understanding." '* I desire that none of my children shall trouble or
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move tlieir mother during her life." " I leave to my eldest son Peter, 3 shillings by reason that he has been disobedient to his father. And also Jacob Brewer and Altie Brewer for reason of their disobedience shall not receive a penney from their father Adam Brewer," but their portions are left to their children. The other 7 children, Mathys, William, Adam, Abraham, Anna, Sarah, and Rachel shall have an equal share in the estate. Leaves to Adolphus the son of William, 3 pieces of 8. To Magdalena, daughter of Peter, 1 piece of 8, and to his daughter Vrentie 1 piece of 8. "This is that which ye Testator Adam Brewer as his last will and testament, he hath signed and sealed the same with his own hand," January 22, 169^. Makes Barent Van Flentburg and Wm. Nazai*eth tutors and overseers.
Witnesses, Henry Sleght, Cornelius Sebrig, Johanes Fredrichs.
The foregoing witnesses appeared before me, No- vember 21, 1692, and made oath to the same.
Benjamin Fletcher.
Page 424. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor in Chiefe, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that on the — day of — at a Court of Record held in ye city Hall in New York, the last will and testament of Gerritt Cornelius Van Exween was proved, and Letters of administration are granted his widow Wyntie.
Dcrne at Fort William Henry this — day of April, 1693.
Page 425 — Geuitp Cornelis Van Exween. "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to all whom it may concerne that I, Geritt Cornelis Van Exween, in- habitant within this city." " 1 declare that of the great love and affection which my loving wife Wyntie StoutenVmrgli has shown unto me during the time of our matrimony, and if it please God, will still show."*' He leaves to her all the estate of houses and lands, for
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Berto dispose of without being obliged to render any account, but she is to maintain the two children, Cor- nelis and Effie, till they are of age. If she remarry, then the children are to have one half. " My son Coi- nelis is to have my great Bible with brass clasps, my gun and cutlass, and 2 pieces of 8, for his birth right, as being my eldest son. And my daughter EfRe is to have one Bible with silver clasps." Mentions "my sister Effie Van Exween," makes " my two brothers- in-law Tobias and Lucas Stoutenbiirgh," executors. Dated April 4, 1690. (No witness named.)
Page 424. — ^The will of Wm. Richardson, of West- chester, is proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, on April 20, 1692, and John Bowne, John Rodman, and Samuel Hoit, of Flushing, and John Ferris and John Palmer of Westchester are confirmed as executors.
Page 428. — Wm. Richardson, Westchester. " This is to satisfie all whom it may concerne, that I, Wm. Richardson, of Westchester being sicke and weak, in order to avoid all disturbances, do make and declare this to be my last will and Testament." Leaves to Mary Cock £20, "it being her just due from me," " also my first wife's wearing apparall." *' Also a pair of silver hilted knives and a pair of scissors with a silver cliain to them. I leave to my three sons Wm , Thomas, and John, all my plate. To Hannah and Sarah Cock, 20 shillings each. All the rest of my es- tate is to be sold by my executors, and the proceeds to be paid to my 3 sons when they are 20 years of age. If the estate is not sold before the sons come to tne age of 20 years, then if any son has a mind to settle where I now live, he shall have the place upon the ap-
Sraisement of indifferent persons." Makes his friends ohn Bowne, John Rodman, and Samuel Hoit, of Flush- ing, and John Ferris and John Palmer of Westchester, executors. " In witness whereof, I to this, my last will and Testament, set my hand and seal, at my house in
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Westchester, this 20 day of the 10th month called De- cember, 1692."
New York, April 22, 1693, There appeared before me, being thereto authorized by his excellency Benja- min Fletcher, Captain General and Governor in Chiefe, Hugh Cowperthwait, John Farrington, and Daniel Kirkpatrick, and did declare, as in the presence of Al- mighty God, that they did see the Testator, Wm. Rich- ardson, seal and publish the witliin as his last will and Testament. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.
Page 430. — Benjamin Fletchei', Captain-General, and Governor-in-Chiefe, &c. Whereas John Dishon- TON, late of this city, mariner, deceased, upon the main sea, in a voyage from England to this place on board the sloop " English and Berwick," intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his wife Cornelia, June 8, 1698.
Page 432. — At a Court of Recoid lield in the City Hall m New York on the 18 of December, 1688, the last will of Teunis Dey was proved, and letters of ad- ministration are granted to hisAvidow, Hannah Ryerse, who has since married George Ryerse, and the will con- firmed, June 15, 1693.
Page 433. — Teunis Dey. "In the name of the Lord, Amen. To all Christian People to whom these presents shall come. I, Teunis Dey, of the city of New York, yeoman, )>eing sick, do make this my last will and testament." " My w^ife is to remain in full pos- session of the estate and maintain all the children dur- ing her life, and while she remains unmarried, but if she come to a new wedlock, she is to have one-half and the other half to cjo to the children, and she is to brine up the children to learn an art or trade to live by, and as a pious mother, for God's sake, is bound to do." Makes his wife and his father-in-law, John Le Counte, executors.
Dated November 8, 1688.
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Page 434.~Jime 22, 1693. The original last will and testament of Anthony De Milt, merchant, being produced and proved, Letiers of administration are granted to Isaac Kip, his son-in-law, by Govei'nor Ben- jamin Fletcher.
Paore 435. — Anthony De Milt. " In the name of the Lord, Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, that I, Anthony De Milt, living in the city of New York." " I make my sole and universal heirs my five children, Isaac, Mary, Anne, Peter and Sarah, gotten by my deceased wife Elizabeth Van der Liphorst. I leave to my eldest son Isaac De Milt, for his birthright as the eldest, 100 guilders, wampum value. I leave to Mary Winter for hei* special gooci service, 3 pieces of 8." Makes his sons Isaac and Peter, and sonin-law Isaac Kip, executors.
Dated May 27, 1«89.
On Tuesday this 10 September, Anno Dom, 1689, the above witnesses, Martin Clocks and Albert Clocks, appeared before John Lawrence and Francis Rumbouts, Justices, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that they did see the within named Anthony De Milt sign and seale the within instrument as his last will and Testament. J. Nicolls, clerk.
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, etc. Whereas Cornelius Clopper of this city is late deceased. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Heyltie Clopper, June 24, 1693.
Page 442. — Cornelius Clopper, New York. " In the name of the Lord, Amen, know all men by these presents, that on the 10th day of September, in the morning, about 8 o'clock, in the year U>69, appeared in their own persons before me, Nicholas Bayard, Secre- tary of the Mayor's Court of New York, with the under named witnesses, Cornelius Jansen Clopper, master Smith, and his wife Heyltie Cloppei*, lawfully
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joined in matrimony, living in this city, known to me and to the witnesses. The said Cornelius Clopper being sick, and the said Heyltie of indifferent health, being in child bed." Their will is that the survivor of the two is to have all the estate, to l>ring up and support the five under-aged children, Dinah, Marga- retta, Johannah, Catharina and Petrenella, "and such other children as may be procreated." If the survivor should marry, the children tire to have their portions. Witnesses, Jan Vinge, John Johnson, Van Brestede.
Heyltie Clopper, the survivor, makes oath that she will duly execute the above will, and will cause an in- ventory to be made, June 26, 1693.
Page 445. — Henry Mayle, New York. "In the name of God, Amen, the 13 July, 1692. I, Henry Mayle, of New York, merchant, being in sound health." I leave to \Vm. Phillips, son of Theophilus Phillips, £10 when of age. To Mary Phillips, Wm. Morris, llebecca Morris, and Joseph Phillips each a gold ring, value 20 shillings. Leaves all the rest of property to his brother Jacob Mayle, and makes him executor.
Witnesses, Wm. Morris, Wm. Phillips, Rebecca Morris. Proved, June 28, 1693.
Page 447. — Inventory of estate of Phillip Smith, taken December 23, 1692. " Registered for Albert Bosch and Nicholas Blank, administrators of Phillip Smith, vintner, deceased, 17 English and Latin books, £1.10. Dutch printed books, 10^?. 1 Jacobus, gold, £1.10. House and ground, £200. A Ledger book beffinnin^r with Albert Bosch, and endins: with Corne- lius Viellers. The book of accounts of the store day book, beginning l)ecem])er 8, 1691, with Thomas Cook, and ending with Albert Bosch, November 18, 1692. Peter Jiicol)S Marius, Ilendrick Jellis, mayor, Evert Hartinburgh, Thomas Burroughs.
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Page 450. — The will of Dirck Jansen Dey being proved, Letters of administration are granted to his widow, Geetie Jansen, July 11, 1693.
Dirck Jansen Dey. — '' In the name of God, Amen, know all men by these presents, that on the 5 of De- cember, 1683, before me, Wm. I3ogardus, Public No- tary, in the presence of the under written witnesses. Dirck Jansen Dey, living just without this city, known to me, beins: sick a bed. Leaves to his wife Geetie Jansen, " all that land which at present lyeth to the south side of the house where the testator is dwelling, stretching to the land of Mr. Olof Stevens Van Cort- landt, and from the highway to the strand, or water side as far as his right is, reserving only an alley of four feet to the south side of the house." The rest of the premises are left one half to his wife, the other half to his children, Teunis and Jannettie. The tes- tator further declares that he has fully satisfied his son Teunis for his mother's share.
Witnesses, Evert Peters, Albert Leenderts Grovas. Proved bv the oaths of the witnesses, and Letters of administration granted to the widow Geetie Jansen Dey, July 11, 1693.
Page 453. — Jannettie Kroons. (Written in Dutch language.) Leaves all estate to her children, Eliza- beth, Maria, Hannah Van der Pool, Magdalena Mor- ris, and Elizabeth Abeel. Makes Johanes Abeel and Evert Bancker, executoi's.
Dated June G, 1693. Witnesses, Albert Pycher, John Baker. Proved, July 19, 1693.
Page 456. — Letters of administration upon the estate of Gerritt Bancker and Elizabeth Bancker, are granted to Johanes De Peyster, who mari'ied Aime, their daughter, July 24, 1693.
Page 457. — Letters of administration upon the estate of Matthias Nicoll, granted to his widow, Abigail
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Nicoll, by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, July 22, 1693.
Page 459. — Letters of administration on estate of Jacques Cortelian, granted to his sons, Jacques and Peter, August 2, 1693.
Page 460.— On the 16 of August, 161^3, the will of James Gilchrist was proved, and Letters of adminis- tration are granted to Wm. Ballagh, same day.
James Gilchrist. — " In the name of God, Amen, the 4 day of May, 1693. I, James Gilchrist, of Berkley County, Carolina, being weak and sickly." " I leave to my loving friend Wm. Ballagh all debts due me, and all the gold and plate now in possession of Mr. Geritt the silver smith, and all my apparall and my silver headed cane. I leave to my loving friend John Alex- ander a gold ring set with a white stone, and a dia- mond cut gold rmg. I leave to the indigent poor of Berkley County, £100." Makes Mr. John Alexander, merchant, and Wm. Ballagh, vintner, and Anthony Bates, vintner, executors. Mentions ** house and lot of land in Charlestowne."
Witnesses, Abraham Williams, Wm. Sopall, Thomas Nobell, James Redwood.
Letters of administration on estate of " James Baiskr, late of Carolina, l)ut dwelling in Philadelphia, late deceased," granted .to Miles Forster "friend and creditor," August 18, 1693.
Paij^e 465. — The will of John Hendricks Van Bom- ell, proved August 16, 1693, and Letters of adminis- ti'ation granted to John Harperding and Jacob Baelen.
Page 466. — John Hendricks Van Bomell. "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known unto all men whom this may concerne, that I, John Hendricks Van Bomell, inhabitant within this city of New York," Leaves to his wife, Armitie Jans, the full use of all es-
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tate. If she remarry, then two-thirds are to go to the children, Cornelius and Aeltie, " procured by my former wife Elizabeth Jans, and Petrestie and Lyn- dei*t, procured by my present wife, Armitie Jans." "I leave to my son Cornelius, of whom I have not heard any news these 16 years, if ever he shall happen to return, he is to have 100 guilders wampum for his birthright. And whereas my daughter Aeltie, at the time of her marriage has received 400 guilders, the other daughters to have the same." Makes John Har- berdingh and Jacob Boelen executors. " And wheieas it has pleased God to afflict me with blindness, where- by I am obstructed duly to sign and seal this my will, I have therefore sent for my neighbors, and desired them to witness this will."
Witnesses, Martin Clock, Albert Clock, John Har- berdingh, Wm. Bogardus. Proved, by oath of the above witnesses, that this is the last wnll of said tes- tator, and that this is a true translation from the Dutch original read to him, being blind. August 16, 1693.
Letters of administration upon the estate of John Smith, who lately died intestate, granted to his widow, Jannette Smith, August 18, 1693.
'Note. — Jannette Smith was the daughter of Cor- nehus Van Thienhoven, and was the owner, with her brother, Luycas Van Thienhoven, of many lots of land on Pine street, which was originally called Thienhoven street— W. S. P.]
Page 471. — Letters of administration upon estate of Captain C^sab Carter, who died on board the Barquentine " Greyhound " in a voyage from Jamaica to this Province, granted " to Major Thomas Kichards his fellow-passenger," October 9, 1693.
Page 472. — Richard Jones, New York. " For as much as the Lord who formed my body and gave breath thereto, and hath to this moment preserved its
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being, is now pleased to visit the same with sickness, I not knowing iiow soon he may put a period to my days, I make this my last will and testament." " I leave to my sister Jane one shilling, To my cousin John Jones, £5. To Abraham Buckley, 20*, to Silvester Sal- isbury, my servant, 20*, to my friend, Rachel Willis, 20*. To my two daughters, Dorcas and Hester Jones, all my land and meadows within the Province of New York and East New Jersey, except as hereafter dis- posed of, and two thirds of my pei'sonal estate." " I leave to my wife Dorcas the other third of the per- sonal estate. Also one half of four lots of land and a wharfe, bounded on the east by lots of Brandt Schuy- ler, west by a slip or cart way leading from the Tan Pitts unto the river, in the place called the Smith's Vly, in New York. And I authorise her to give deeds for one half of a certain parcel of land lying in King sti'eet, opposite to the house of Captain Lau- rence Reade, to John Rodman of Long Island, Doctor in Physick, from whom I have already received pay in account. And I leave to my wife Dorcas the other half. And whereas Wm. Morris of New York, mer- chant, and myself have purchased of Thomas Lloyd of Philadelphia, a piece of land, bounded east by the Green Lane, south by land of Jan Vinge, west by land of Miles Forster, and north by the new street, which may appear by articles under his hand, And of Daniel Veenvas and his wife Christiana, one piece of land in the above said Green Lane, and to the Tan Pitts, and to the new street, as by deed will ap])ear. And one great tract of land bought of Gerritt Jans Roos and Dr. Luycas Van Thienhoven, beginning at the corner of the fence of the land in Green Lane, bought of Thomas Lloyd, and so from thence along the Green Lane to the corner of the new street called Smith street, and so running directly up the hill until it comes to a designed sti'eet called Queens street, and from thence to the land of Miles Forster in the said street, and so along his fence to the place where it
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first begun. Which said several tracts of land are laid out or intended to be laid out in particular lots by James Evetts, surveyor. Now ye said Wm. Morris and myself, by verbal agreements, concluded an ar- rangement in case of mortality, but it has not yet been done. If any part of this tract is sold or divided it is to be paid to the credit of my two daughters." Makes his wife executor, and Wm. Nicolls, of New York, and Wm. Berkely, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, overseers. I leave to Wm. Nicolls £5, and to Wm. Berkely, the same.
Dated this 19th day of the 7th month, 1693. Wit- nesses, John Tatham, Joseph Hutchinson, Thomas Peachee, Benjamin Grifiiths.
Proved before James Marshall and Thomas Revell, of the Governor's Council of New Jersey, September 13, 1693. Confirmed before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, and Letters of Administration granted to widow Dorcas Jones, October- 3, 1693.
[Note. — The will of Richard Jones embraces sev- eral tracts of land of great value. The "Smith's Vly " is now Pearl street. The lot mentioned as '* bounded east by the land of Brandt Schuyler" is a wide lot sold to Richard Jones by the Mayor and Al- dermen of the city, SeptemVjer 7, 1692, and bounded north by Queen street (now Pearl street), west by the slip at the foot of Maiden lane. Richard Jones sold half of this to Abraham DePeyster. The lot was 190 feet wude and Fletcher street runs through the middle of it. The " Tan Pitts " were at the south east corner of the Shoemaker's Pasture, or about where No. 77-79 Maiden lane now are. The lot " on King street op- posite to the house of Captain Laurence Read " is now No. 56-58 Pine street. The tract of land bought of Thomas Lloyd is bounded east by Maiden lane (vvhich is the Green lane mentioned in the will), ana north by Nassau street. The "great tract bought of Gerritt Jans Roos and Dr. Luycas Van Thienhoven (who were the executors of Jan Vinge) is bounded east by
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Maiden lane, south by William street, and west by Cedar street (formerly called Little Queen street). The lot bought of Daniel Veenvos and wife, is pi'oba- bly a part 01 the "Shoemaker's Pasture," and lies at the east corner of Maiden lane and William street. The widow of Dorcas Jones afterwards married Cap- tain Robert Lurting. — W. S. P.]
Page 477. — Robert Matthews. — "In the name of God, Amen. This 11th day of March, 169f. I, Robert Matthews, of Charlestown, in South Carolina, mariner, being sicke and weake do make this my last will and Testament." Leaves all estate of every kind to his wife Elizabeth, and makes her sole executor.
Witnesses, I. Boodel, Thomas Rose, Daniel Robinson, Mary Robinson, Richard Phillips. Letters of adminis- tration granted to Elizabeth Matthews, October 9, 1 693.
[The last pages of this book are occupied with forms of bonds to be given by the masters of ships and other vessels engaged in trade with the various prov- inces in America. And of Clearance Certificates, as the following :]
Recorded for Captain John Mellowes. These ai*e to certify all whom it may concerne that Captain John Mellows, Master and Commander of the Pink "Ann," Burthen, 35 Tons, Mounted with 4 guns. Manned with 7 men, English built and bound for New York, Hath taken on board 40 Hogsheads of Rum, 7 hogs- heads and 26 barrels of Molasses, 6 Kilderkins of Sugar, and 2 bags of cotton, for which the duties are paid, under the Act of the 25th year of his late Ma- jesty, for better securing the Plantacon Ti'ades. And has given a bond in the sum of j£l,000, conditioned that the goods shall be earned to some port in Eng- land, Wales or Berwick on Tweed, or to some other port of His Majesty's Plantacans. Dangers of the Seas excej)ted. Dated at the Custom House in Bar- badoes August 5, 1686. Stephen Gascoigne.
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LIBER 5-6.
Page 1. — Saka Roeloffse (Translated from the Dutch). " In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to all whom it may concern, that I, Sarah lioeloffse, late widow of Elbert Elbertse Stoutboff, considering the frailty and shortness of Human life, Do make my last will m manner following. Ist. I commit my im- mortal Soul into the merciful hands of God Almighty, and my body to a decent burial. 2nd. I revoke all other wills. Now I will before anything else to my daughter Blandina, of this city, a negro boy, Hans. To my son Luycas Kiei^stede, my Indian, named Ande. To my daughter Catharine Kierstede, a negress, named Susannah. To my son in-law. Jacobus Kip, husband of my said daughter Catharine, my negro, Sarah, in consideration of great trouble in settling the accounts of my late husband, Cornelius Van Borsum, in Esopus and elsewhere. To my son Jocliem Kierstede, a little negro, called Maria, during his life, and then to Sarah, the eldest daughter of my daughter* Rachel Kierstede by her husband, Ytie Kierstede. To my son Johanes Kierstede, a negro boy, Peter. I leave to my daughter Anna Van Borsum, by my former hus- band, Cornelius Van Borsum, on account of her sim- plicity, my small house and kitchen, and lot situate in this city, between the land of Jacob Marits and my bake house, with this express condition, that she shall not be permitted to dispose of the same by will or otherwise, but to l>e hers for life and then to the heirs mentioned in this will.
'' It is my will that my son Luycas Kiersted shall have the privilege of buying the house where he now lives and the bake house and lot l^elonjjinortothe same and to j)ay the money for the same to the other heirs, he to retain his share. I have fully satisfied my sons Hans Kierstede and RoelofE Kiersted for their share
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in their father's estate, being 40 Beavers, as by account for the same, the rest of my estate I leave to the seven children of me and my deceased husband, Hans Kier- stede, viz, RoelofF, Bland ina, Johanes, Luyeas, Catha- rine, Jacobus, Rachel, and the children of my deceased son Hans Kierstede by his wife Janike equally. Only Hans Kierstede the eldest son of my deceased son Hans Kierstede shall have £i for his birth right. I appoint as guardians of my daughter Anna Von Bor- sum, and managers of her house and lot my son-in-law Jacobus Kip, and my son Kierstede, and my son-in-law Wm. Teller, giving them full power as executoiu^
Dated July 29, 1692. Witnesses, Wm. Bogardus, Jacob Maurits, Hoaglandt.
Codicil, August 7, 1(5^*3, confirms the above will and leaves all her clothing to her daughters Blandina, Catharine and Rachel, " and to each of the wives of my 5 sons a silver spoon." Witness Peter Schuyler, Justice of the Peace. Proved, October 21, 1693.
[Note. — Sara RoelofFse Avas the daughter of the famous Aneke Jans, by her first husband, Roeloff Jansen. Sara Roeloffse mari-ied first Hans Kiersted, " chirurgeon," after his death she marjied Cornelius Van Borsum, and her third and last husband was El- bert Elbertse Stouthoff. Her house was on the north corner of Pearl street and Whitehall. The small house left to her daughter Anna Van Borsum was next north of this. She was well acquainted with the Indian language and acted as interpreter for Peter Stuyvesant. It was at her first wedding that Gover- nor Kieft, taking advantage of the condition of the guests " after the fourth or fifth drink," induced them to subscribe very liberally toward building a new church in the fort. — W. S. P.]
Page 6. — Certificate of Wm. Bogardus and Dirck Hoaglandt that they did see the testatrix seal and publish and declare the above instrument as her last will. New York, October 21, 1693.
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New York, October 21, 1693, Johannes Kip, Wm. Teller, Lucas Kiei'stede take the oath as executors of the will of Sara Robloffs, before David Janiieson, clerk. The will of Sara Roeloffs proved before Gov- ernor Benjamin Fletcher and the same confirmed on October 21, 1693.
Page 7. — Benjamin Fletchei*, Captain-General and Governor, &c. Whereas Isaac Van Hook lately died intestate, Lettei's of Administration are granted to Anotje Van Hook the widow, November 15, 1693.
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Christina Cappoens. " In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to all whom it may concerne, that I, un- derwritten Christina Cappoens, late widow of David Jochemson, deceased, dwelling in the city of New York, considering the weakness of this life, and wish- ing to settle my things in order by distributing my tempoi'al estate as I do by these presents." 1 give and bequeath in particular to my daughter Maria Hays, mairied to Peter Praa, first my small house witli the land from the front to the rear, as far as my right extends, with the lane, except eight inches in said lane, which is to remain to my gieat house from the front to the rear, which shall be the parting line be- tween my great house and lot and my small house and lot from one street to the other. Which said line (ex- cept the aforesaid eight inches), my said daughter shall and may build upon, as to her may seem meet. Provided that my said daughter Maria shall not dis- pose of the said small house by will or otherwise, but only to receive the rents during her life, and after her death to go to her children or their la^vful heirs, and in default of such heirs, then to the next of my kin- dred in blood, but not to the children of Joost Adrian- sen, deceased. I also leave to my daughter Maria the use and income of my land and meadow and Bowery, lying at Maspeth Kills, and which is now in posses- sion of herself and her husband, and after her death it
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is to go to her two children, Sara Molenaer, procured by Joost Adriausen Moleiiaer and Catrina Praa, pro- cured by her present husband Peter Praa and such other children as she may leave. The said Peter Praa to have the use of the same during his life, but if he remains tliere after the death of his wife then he shall pay to the cliildren for said Bowery, 10,000 guilders in wampum value. I also give to my daughter Maria my silver l)eaker, one gold vase, diamond ring, a sil- ver cup and j)epper box, and a silver cup with a sil- ver cover, and three silver spoons. I leave to Sara Molenaer, daughter of my daughter Maria, my great house and lot wheie I now live with the kitchen be- hind, and also eight inches of the lane between my said great house and my small house from front to rear. My daughter Maria is to receiv^e the rents till her daughter Sara comes of age, or shall be married. If slie dies under age, then the house is to go to her sister Catrina Praa. I also leave to said Sara, a salt- cellar marked with the full name of Christina Rose- laers and marked with her coat-of-arms, also a silver beakei' marked the same, and a silver mustard pot marked with the name of Jacob Hay. Also my Church book with silver clas[)S and chain, and a silver cup and six silver spoons and a silver chain, one great ear sj)angle with ear jewels, and my largest hoop ring, and a gold finger ring with a diamond in it, and a silver tumbler marked J. 11. 1 leave to Catrina Praa the child of my daughter Maria, and Peter Praa, a silver beaker and six silver spoons marked J. H. All the rest of estate is left to her daughter Maria Praa, and her grand child Sara Molenaer. She makes Hon. Nicholas Bayard, mayor, and her cousin Jacob Ver Hulst and Mr. John Harperdingh executors. If my son-in-law Peter Praa opposes this will, or if he mis- behave himself as to the children, he shall be debarred from all benefits.
Dated June 17, 1087. Witnesses, William Bo- gardus, Jacob Maurits.
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Page 11. — Codicil. I, Christina Cappoens, the wid- ow of David Jochemseii, do confirm the above will, and as Jacob Verhulst, one of the executors is departed from hence, I appoint my cousin Rip Van Dam, mer- chant, to be executor in his place. If my executors deem it best that my daughter's child, Sara Molenaer, should be placed elsewhere to be maintained, they are to use the rents of the great house for that pur- l>ose.
Dated September 2, 1693. Witnesses, Samuel Bay- yard, Gerardus Duyckinck.
The above will is proved before David Jamieson, Secretaiy, November 15, 1693, and the executors take the oath on same day.
[Note. — The real estate mentioned in the above will, was left to Christina Cappoens by her husband David Jochemsen. The " great house and lot " is now No. ()l Stone Street. Peter Praa, the son-in-law, is proba- bly the same man known in early deeds as Peter Praa Provoost. The house and lot No. 61 Stone Street was owned by David Provost, of Morris Co., New Jersey, and his heirs sold it to Freeman Clarkson, in 1792. In 1754 the "small house and lot" was sold to Cor- nelius Clopper, David Provost, Mathias Ernst and Elias Des Brosses by John Van Zandt, who owned one-quar- ter, and Abraham Schenck, of Bush wick, who owned three-quai'ters, the price being j£282. They bought this for a public street, and part of the purchase money was paid by the Corpoj*ation of New York, and part l)y public subscription. The above purchasers conveyed it to the city February 15, 1755. It is now the nar- row alley leading from Stone street to South William street, and between Nos. 61 and 63 Stone street. It is the only street in the city without an official name, but was in former days popularly known as " Jews' Alley."— W. S. P.]
Page 12. — Marriage license granted to Robert Al- lison and Hannah Buay. November 29, 1693.
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Cornelius Corsoen, Staten Island. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Cornelius Corsoen, of Staten Island, in the County of Richmond, yeoman." Leaves all es- tate, real and personal, to his wife Mattie Corsoen, for life, and then to their children equally. If she re- marry then the children are to take one half, each to have their share when of age {names not given). Makes his wife sole executrix.
Dated December 9, 1692. Witnesses, Coi*nelis Nephews, Peter Staers, Thomas Carhart.
Page 13. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at the city of New York, on the 7th of December, 1692, before me, the last will of Cornelius Coksoen, of Staten Island, was proved, and the widow, Mattie Corsoen, is confirmed as executrix.
Page 14. — Marriage license granted to John Har- ris and Abigail Bkrriman, December 1 1, 1693.
Inventory of estate of John Smith, exhibited by Jannettie Smith, the widow, November 21, 1693. 1 negro woman and child, in the kitchen, j624 ; A large Dutch Bible, £2, 5.9. ; A small English Bible, 3«. ; 2 gold rings, j£l, IO5. ; 12 silver spoons, j65, \0s. ; 1 pair of silver buckles, 7^. 6(/. ; Silver Porringer, j62; Small lot of household goods. Total not given.
[Note. — Jannettie Smith, the widow, was the daughter of Cornelius Van Thienhoven, and, with her brother Lucas, was the owner of many lots on Pine street.— W. S. P.]
Page 15. — Inventory of estate of Christina Cap- POENS, widow of David Jochemsen. Taken by Nich- olas Bayard, Jan Harperding-h and Rip Van Dam, and approved by a Court of ye vVorshipiul Mayor of ye said city, by the oath of Isaac De Forrest and Jacobus Van der Spiegel.
" The Testator's great house and lot of ground, to
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the north of Duke sti'eet, next to ye house and lot of Jan Harperdingh, bequeathed to her daughter's child, Sarah Molenaer, provided ye rents be received by her mother, Maria Praa, for her use till she be oi age. The Testator's little house and lot, next to ye great house, bequeathed to her daughter, Maria Praa. " The Testator's farm on Nassau Island, in Maspeth Kills, now in possession of Peter Praa " {not valued). Sil- ver Beaker, 12 ounces, at 7«., J64, 4^. ; one gold rose diamond ring, £5 ; one silvej* pepper box, 2^ oz., at 7^., 17s. 6d. ; one silver beaker, marked with the full name of Christina Rasselaers, 16 oz, at 7^., £•"», 12; one silver salt cellar, marked with the name of Chris- tina Rasselaers, 14 oz., j£4, 10^. ; one Church book with silver clasps and chain, j61, 16; one gold ear pendant, with ye ear jewels, weight 2 oz. good, at £5 per ounce, £10. This inventory shows a very long list of house- hold goods. Total not given. The above inventory is sworn to as being correct, by the executoi's, January 5, 169f, before Abraham De Peyster, Maj'or,
Page 18. — Inventory of estate of Jacques Cortiliow, Registered for Jacques Cortiliow, of New Town, Kings County, on the Island of Nassau, January 20, 169f, by Jan Van Cleef and John Van Dyck, inhabitants of New Utrecht. Sworn by RoelofFs Martinse Schenck, one of tlieir Majestie's Justices of the Peace. This inven- tory shows a small stock of farming utensils, etc. Real estate not given.
" In presence of the Constable of New Utrecht, An- thony Van Pelt." Jolians Van Ekelen, Clerk, Januaiy 25, 169f.
William Huyksen. Recorded for Simon Aertsen, and Antie Aertsen. "In the Name of God, Amen. In the year 1687, this 27 day of March, appeared be- fore me Jacobus Vandewater, Pul)lic Notary, admitted in the Town of Brookland, in Kings Co., and there re- siding, Mr. Wm. Huyksen, Anntie Andies Williaid,
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his wife, inhabitants of Gowanus, being known to me, and both being in perfect health, goein^ and standing, and of full understanding, and not willing to depart this life before tliey have disposed of their temporal estate." They made the survivor of the two the sole heir to all the estate, but if the survivor remarry, one half is to be given to the children, namely, Machtell, Mary, Anna, Gretie, Catharina and Elizabeth, and such other children as they may yet have. Written at the house of the testators in the presence of John Jansen, Hendrick Sleght, Jacobus Vandewater.
Proved by the oath of above witnesses, and con- firmed by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, January 25, 169f.
Page 20. — Marriage License granted to Robert Wharton and Mrs. Ann West, Januaiy 25, 169f .
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-Genei'al, Governor, etc. Whereas Hendrick Thyse LzVNe lately died intestate, leaving children under age. GuisV)ert Thyse Lane and John Van Dyck, the brother and brother in law of said Hendrick Thyse Lane, are appointed adminis- trators, January 25, l(j9f.
Page 21. — Recorded for John Mash, October 29, 1(592. Martha De Hakt. "Li the name of God, Amen. The last will and testament of Martha De Hart, widow of Daniel De Hart, being sicke and in thoughts of death appi'oaching." She leaves all estate to "my well beloved friend Air. John Mash, late resi- dent of Woodbi'idge, in Elizabeth Tovvne, in East Jer- sey, and now of this city." (No date.)
Witnesses, John Yeats, Elizabeth Mitchell. Proved and confirmed before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, February 8, 169f.
Page 22. — Joun Lk Montes, "In the name of God, Amen. I, John Le Montes, of the city of New York,
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mariner, being in perfect health, do make this my last will." I leave to my well beloved wife, Helena Montes, one half of my personal estate, and the other half "to the child she now goeth withal," If both die, then one half is to go to "my loving kinsman James Le Montes of the island of Jersey, and the other half to James Jacobsen, son of Hendrick Jacobsen, and Susan- nah Fell and Maiia Larise, to be divided between them at the discretion of my attorney, Mr. Philip French." Makes his wife sole executor.
Dated Februaiy 19, 169^. (No witnesses.) Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, and Letters of administration granted to the widow Helena Montes. February 6, 169f.
Page 23. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, etc. whereas Daniel De Hart lately died intestate, leaving goods, etc., John De Bruyn, Jacobus De Hart and Daniel Veenvos, the near relatives and creditors, aie appointed administrators. February 6, 169|.
Page 24. — Jan Joosten Van Rollegon. " In the name of God, Amen. Be it known to every one to whom it belongs or may concerne, that we, under- written Jan Joosten Van Rollegon and Tryntie Jans Van Hartenburgh, married people, dwelling within this city of New York, knowing the weakness and mortal- ity of all human kind, and willing to anticipate the same with a fitting disposition of our temporal afFairs.'' The "longest liver" of the two is to retain the full use of the estate, but if he or she remarry, then the estate to be divided among the children, namely, Maria, married to Nicholas Geiitse Van Rovenstein, Anna, wife of Tobias Stoutenburgh, Gertrude, wife of Bartholomew Le Roux, Johanes and Jacobus, in such ])ortions " as the survivor shall think meet in con- science and equity." Johanes as the eldest son is to have " 100 pieces of 8, being £30, this countjy money,"
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and Jacobus shall have 30 pieces of 8, being £9. I leave to my son Johanes a gold ring wherein the name of Tryntie Jans Van Hardenburgh is graved, and to Jacobus another ring with the same inscription. If my son Johanes shall wish to buy the house and lot he shall have the preference " for a civil price by moderate persons to be valued."
Dated February 6, 169^. Witnesses, Wm. Bogar- dus, Evert Van Hook, Albei-t Starts.
Page 26. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor. Whereas on the 10th of February, 169f, the will of Jan Joostens Van Rollegon, the transla- tion whereof into English is annexed, was proved. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Ti'yntie Jans Van Rollegon alias Hartenburgh.
Pa^e 27. — Know all men by these presents that I, Wm. Mercer, of Long Island, but now belonging to the sloop " Loyal " in Barbadoes, have made and ap- pointed my trusty and beloved friend John Wingfield, my attorney, to demand and receive all debts due to me, etc. And I do declare these presents to be my last will and testament. I give to the said John Winfffield all such wages and goods and property of all kmds, and I make him sole executor.
Dated October 15, 1693. Witnesses, John Potter, Daniel Gregorie. Proved, October 17, lt)93, and con- firmed Februaiy 22, 1G9|.
Page 28. — I, John Ringfield, John Thomj^son and Henry C'attle, all at present of the city of Xew York, mai-iners, l)eing sworn say. That uj>on the 13th of December last,' being then arrived at New London, in the Colonv of Connecticutt, in the Pink " Blossom," John Wlutford, Commander, from the Island of Bar- badoes, and being bound to New York, the which Pink now rid(*th in this Harbour. One Court Coulson, one of tlu^ mariners, on her late voyage, being before this
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time taken sick on board the said vessel, the day and year above said at New London, did then make his ver- bal and nuncupative will, in the presence of us. That he willed and declared that the said John Whitford should in case of his death take care to bury the said Court Coulson in a decent manner, and that he should have his wages and estate. And that some time after- wards on the same day he died ; and that the com- mander, the said John Whitford, did afterwards at his own cost bury the said Court Coulson as decently as the place and circumstances of their affairs would permit.
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain General and Governoj*, <fec. Whereas John West lately died intestate. Let- ters of administration are granted to Robei't Wharton and his wife Anne, late widow of said John West, March 9, lG9f.
Page 29. — Inventory of estate of Elizabeth Banok- ER, widow of Gerntt liancker. Taken by her son Evert Bancker, and her son in law Johanes De Peyster, in presence of Guysbert Van Imburgh and Peter De Lanoy. A house in New York, between the house of Anthony Farmer and Heudrick Jacobs and Thomas Roberts, as by transport. A House lot by the water side (not valued). This Liventory is written in the Dutch language. Gives a long list of household gooder not valued. Also goods, etc., at Albany, July 19, 1093.
Page 83. — Inventoiy of estate of Amitik Van Bom- MELL, widow of Jan Hendrickse Van Bommell. Taken by the executors, Jan Harpendingh and Jacob Boelen, and appraised by order of the Worshipfiill Mayor, by Gerardus Duyckinck and Gabriel Thompson, February 27, 169 J. House and lot in Princess street, next to the house and lot of Jan Harpendingh, £200. House and lot next to Richard Elliott, £60. Total, £301.
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[Note. — The "house and lot next to Richard Elli- ott" is probably now No. 14 South William street, which was the Mill street of early days, and the "Slyck Stedge," or muddy street of Dutch times. The house of Richard Elliott (or Ellett) which is next east was in after times owned by Rev. Lewis Rou the minister of the French Church.— W. S. R]
Page 34. — Marriage License gi'anted to Benjamin Cooper of Southampton, L. L, and Helena Williams, April 7, 1694.
Inventory of estate of Sara Roelofsen. Taken by Johnas Kip, Lucas Kiei^stede and Wm. Teller, execu- tors, April 9, 1G94. (Not extensive.)
Inventory of estate of Wm. Richardson, of West- chester. " Taken the 29th day of 2nd month called Ap'l, 1()93," by Justice Thomas Stevenson and Mayor Wm. Lawrence. One Broad cloth coat, £2 ; one fine broad cloth coat, £i. In plate, J620, 5, 9. Cash, £24, 10, 6. Total, £in.
Page 36. — Marriage license granted to John Ser- KiNO, mariner, and Katharine Van Cliffe, April 16, 1694.
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, <fec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York the 19th of April, 1(»94, the will of Dirok Van der Cliffe, in Diitcli, remaining in the Secretary's office, a translation whereof is annexed, was proved, and Geesie Van der Cliffe, the widow, is confirmed as executor.
DiRCK Van der Cliffe. * In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present public InHtrument, that on July 24, 168G, appeared in their own persons, before me, AVm. Bogardus, Notary Pub- lic, in New York, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, <fec., and in the presence
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of the underwritten witnesses, Dirck Van der Clyff and Mrs. Geesie Hendricks, married people, living within this city, well known to me and to the witnesses, and both in good health." The survivoi* is to have full possession and disposal of all the estate, and is to main- tain the childjen, and they are to be taught " to read and write, and an art or trade by which they may live." He leaves to his son John Dircksen Van der Clyff his sword with a silver handle. Mentions daughter Maria and the "under aged children" {not named). "All this being distinctly i-ead to the testators, they declare it to be their last will and testament." Witnesses, Hans Kierstede, Jacobus Kip.
[Note. — Dirck Van der Clyff was the owner of a tract of land, bounded south ])y Maiden lane, north by the Beekman farm, west by the Shoemaker's Past- * ure and east by the rear of lots fi'onting on Pearl street. This he lK)ught of Henry Rychen, of Flatbush, August 9, 1H81. On this tract he had an house and orchard, and kept a place of entertainment. After his death it was laid out in lots, and streets were opened, namely, Gold street, Orange (now Cliff street), Van Cliff street (now John), and Nassau (now Fultcm). Geesie Van dei* Cliff was one of the three daughters of Hendrick AVilliams, whose house was on the north corner of Broad and Bridge streets. — W. S. P.]
Page 38. — Marriage license granted to Jacobus Dk Kay, and Sarah AVillett, of Queens County, May 19, 1694.
[Note. — Sai*ah Willett was a daughter of Thomas Willett, of Flushing.]
Letters of Administration granted to John Browx, on the estate of ''a fellow passenger" (name not given), May 10, 1694.
Page 39. — Richakd ELLion\ " In the name of God, Amen. I, Richard Elliott, of the city of New York,
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Cooper, being very eick.^' Leaves all estate to his wife Susannah during her life or widowhood, and then to children Robert, Joseph, Henry, and John. To son Joseph my cane and gold ring. To son Henry a set of silver waistcoat buttons. To my sisterin-law, Sarah Hart, a morning gown. To my God son, John Tudor, a mourning ring. To my God son, Joseph Hud- (Uestcme, a silver spoon. To my God child, Mary Fro- mantte, a silver spoon. Makes his wife executor.
Dated May 13, 1693. Witnesses, Edward Graham, Alice Allison, Thomas Clark. Proved before Matthew Clai'kson, July 3, 1694, and confirmed by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, July 4, 1694.
|NoTE. — The house and lot of Richard Elliot (or Ellet) has a curious history. In 1721 there was no known owner for the land, and by order of Governor Burnett an "Inquisition" was made before Gillet Livingston and a jury of prominent men. This elicited the fact that Richard Ellet, the former owner, was long since dead, and by what title he held the property was unknown. He left four sons, three of whom died without issue. The fourth son, Henry, " had gone to sea more than twenty yeai-s agoe," and had never been ht^ard from since, and that the only owner was the said Henry who was doubtless dead. Mr. Thomas Clark had taken possession and had paid the taxes. Under these circumstances the Governor and Council adjudged that the premises had escheated to the Crown, and the Council "not knowing in any of our Colonyes in America, a more Deserving and Learned Person in Divinity, History, Chronology and many other Parts of Learning, than our Loving Subject Lewis Row, minister of the French Church in our City of New York,'' they grant him the said houses and lots, Aufifust 23, 1723. liev. Lewis Row died in 1750 and his neirs sold it to his son, Mr. Lewis Row, "gentle- man," in 1751. He died within a year, leaving it to his wife, Affie, who married John Duyckinck. They sold the whole to James Perry of London and Thomas
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Hayes of New York, June 27, 1763. The western part of Delmonico's buiiding on South William street stands on these lots, which originally were bounded south by Mill street. The lot was 38 feet wide and there were two houses on it. — W. S. P.]
Page 40. — John Martinse Sciienck. '^ In the name of Jesus Christ, in the year which we write 1688 or 9, the 28 day of January. I, John Martinse at present being sick abed." His wife Jannettie Stevens is to remain in full possession of all the estate, till the youngest child is of age or married. ^'Then shall Martin Johnson take in his possession the old house with the small island and mill, on condition that he render to his mother yearly 600 guilders." The youngest son, Stephen Johnson, shall have the lot of land m the neck with the meadow at Hog Neck. The other children shall have as follows : Stephen John- son, 100 pieces of 8. Jannettie Johnson, 100 pieces of 8 and 2 cows, and daughter Neltie to have the same. As regards an expected child, '' if it be a son he shall have the money standing out in New York, 1600 guil- ders. If it be a daughter, it is to have the same as the other (laughters."
Dated in Araersfoort in Kings County, January 28, 168|. John Martinse Schenck.
Witnesses, John Van Duyckhings, Wm. Gerittse von Cowenhoven. Proved July 5, 1694, and Lettera of Administration granted to widow Jannettie Stevens.
Page 41. — Henry Jacobs. " In the Name of God, Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, that I, underwritten Henry Jacobs, inliaV)itant within this city of New York, do make this my last will and tes- tament. I leave to my son Jacob Hendricks, gotten by my wife Anna Hendricks, all my clothing, both silk and woolen. Leaves one half of the rest of his estate to his wife and the other half to his son, Jacob Hendricks. H his son dies, then his wife is to pay to
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Johar.e* rr'>rsfriis- sor; of rnv d^r'.-eas*^] V»rother, Goesen .Sr^vr:.-. of -.vLorii I am G«>1 father, the <uin of £7 1">.. ;ir.': :•» jArii«rr the r-on of Clement ?!Hfhra and mv 5>t^:- J; iir-. Sv^en*. the sum of £7 Ku. Makes his
h'j.Zrr'l J ;r.r 1. l'>7. Witfies^es, Wm. Bogardus, Paul K: .r.ari-, Jlr. Vincent. Proved. July 12, 1694, l^f re l>:iv; I Ja^::!r-<»r.. Secretary, and confirmed by G«'' ►-rL'-'f Brr.Tariiia Fletcher.
Pi^re 4ir. — Ir.TeLr«.«rv of account of estate of Philip SmitiI. Krc:*:ere«i f»r Albert Bosch and Nicholas BAVir:. B'lrial Chai*ges, £10 4s. 3(L Ballance of a-.xv'iLT :•: f:j.v.:.r of the estate, £311. (juiet us* granted :•> :Le rST-.'irvrs bv Gi>venior Fletcher, July *^0, 1694.
P:-.rw 4.>.— Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, Ac. Kl'.v ye that at New York, on the 14th day of Sei:-::/' rrr. ir>y4, the will of Alice Cox, alia^ Biieno, wa*< rr- vr-i. and Wm. Barker and John Theobald were
Pa^'ir 44. — AucE Cox. "In the name of Goil, Ar:.-n. I. Alit-* Cox. alia^ Bueno, of tbe city of New- York. Willi: Affed and infimar makes " my trusty and well ^f^•^>d friends Mr. Wm. Barker and Mi-. John Ther-baMs" executors. I leave to " my dearly beloved V.n>rhf r Mr. Kol>ert Blaokbunie. fish monger in Loii- •ion." £•!'•'». To Mr. Wm. Rirker £'10, and the rest of her estate to John Thei>l»alds.
Dated June 13. lt5t»-». <^Xot witnessed.)
p.^..e 43 — KicHAKP CoRXELt. " In the Name of G.>rArnen. this Tth day of November in the year lrU»:5. I. Kioharvi Cornell, of Rockaway m Queens Coinitv WiuiT sioke, do make this my last will and t*..tainent." I do bind and make over all my lands Hud meadows at Rockaway upon the south side of tlie Inland of Nassau, for the paying and satisfying of a
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certain debt, owing by me to the children of John Washburn, deceased. And if ray executors do not pay the said debt when due, then I direct the overseers of this will to sell the same for that purpose, and give the overplus to my four sons, William., Jacob, Thomas and John. I leave to my son William a certain part of my lands and meadows situate at Rockaway, bounded north with the old fence upon the south side of the last years wheat field, and so running east to Hempstead line, and south by the sea. Including all lands and meadows, excepting my now dwelling house and orchard and the pasture thereto adjoining with the barn and the land m tillage about it. Which res- ei'vation I give to my dear and loving wife Elizabeth Cornell, during her widowhood, and then to my son William. I leave to my son Thomas, all that portion of land and meadow bought by me of John Smith of Hempstead, commonly called Little Smith. Also an- other part of my land and meadow, bounded south V)y my son William's line; north by the middle of the Fresh Cove that Robert Beadell's meadow was laid out in, and so iiinning east to the thi-ee rail fence, and further if it shall happen. I leave to my sons Jacob and John, all my lands and meadows to the north of Thomas Cornell's line, situate at Rockaway. Bounded north by the Great rivei' or Cove, east by the three lail fence, to be divided equally between them. I leave to my son Richard ten acres of meadow joining to Wells his line, to run north and south upon* an equal line. I leave to my son William ten acres of meadow joining the above, and to run in the same manner. I leave to my daughter Elizal)eth Lawrence, ten acres of meadow joining to my son -William's meadow, and to run in the same manner. I leave to my daughter, Mary Cornell, £100, one third to be paid to her when of age, the rest in yearly payments. Also one half of the indoor movables. Leaves to his wife the use of the house and lands during her widow- hood. Leaves 12 heifers to his 12 grand children,
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namely the children of his son Richard, " the children of rny son Washburn," and the children of my son John Lawrence. Leaves to his daughter Saran Ar- nold, 2 cows. If my wife remarry then she is to have £100 and one half of the movables. Directs his lands at Cow neck to be sold, and the money to go to all his children. Leaves all his rights in the undivided lands in Hempstead to his five sons. His four sons, Richard, Thomas, Jacob and John, are to have the right to put hoi*ses on the beach, and they are to assist in making the fence. And if his sons Jacob and John see cause to build by the path side to the eastward of my dwelling house, and on the land purchased of Little Smith, 1 give to each of them two acres of said land. All the money in my house, and all the debts due to me, shall be employed for the payment of the children of the deceased John Washburn and Captain Charles Lodowick. Makes his wife Elizabeth, and sons Rich- ard and William executors, and his friends Colonel Thomas Willett, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Hicks and Captain Daniel White, overseers. (Not witnessed.) Proved before Governor Fletcher, Octoljer 3, 1694.
Page 47. — Marriage license granted to Lancaster Sy3IEs and Katiiahine Larkins, widow, November 2, 1694.
[NoTK. — She was daughter of Matthias De Hart.]
Fytie Lippens (Dutch). The will of Fytie Lip- pens, proved before Governor Fletcher, November 3, 1694, and Jan Harpendincks and Jacob Boelem con- firmed as executors.
Page 49. — Dom. Rudolphus Van Vorick. In the name of our Lord God, Amen. Known be it unto all whom these presents shall concerne, that in the year 1686, the 22 day of October, before me, Wm. Bogardus, Public Notary, residing in New York, and appointed by his Excellency Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc., and in
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the piesence of the underwritten witnesses, the Rever- end Dr. Rudolphu3 Van Vorick, minister of the Re- formed Dutch Congregation on Long Island. His will is, that out of tender affection for his wife, Mrs. Margaretta Visboom, he leaves her full and sole pos- session of all his estate, without any obligation, " be- cause he is fully assured that his said wife in no man- ner will wrong his children, now by her procreated, and such as by them more may be procreated." After her death the estate is to go to all his children (not 7 tamed).
Page 50. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, etc., to all, &c. Know ye that at New York, on the 9th of November, 1694, the will of Mr. Rudol- phus Van Vorick, late Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church in Kings County was proved, and of which an exemplified translation is annexed, and his widow Mar- garetta Visboom is confirmed as executor.
Page 51. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &,c. Whereas Edward Schroopk, late of the Island of Barbadoes, died intestate. Letters of administration are gi'anted to Colonel Abraham DePeyster as prin- cipal creditor, November 13, 1694.
Marriage license granted to Wm. Pell and Eliz- abeth Van Tuyl, November 23, 1694.
Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, &c. To all to whom these Presents may come. Know ye that at a Court of Record held by the Mayor and Aldermen in New York on June 15, 1683, the will of Robert Story, late of this city, merchant, was proved, and his wife Patience Story is confirmed as executor.
Thomas Dongan.
Province of Pennsilvania, November 19, 1694, the above examined and found to be a true copy.
Wm. Markham, Lieutenant-Governor.
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Robert Story. " Know all People to whom this writing shall come that I, Robert Story, of New York, being m perfect memory, do hereby, as my last mil, appoint and make my loving wife Patience Story my absolute and sole executor and bequeath to her my whole estate. Only in case my wife should happen to marry again, then my two children, Enoch and Mercy, shall each have an equal one-third of my es- tate. I appoint Samuel Spicer, Wm. Frampton, and James Mills ovei-seei-s of this my will. I have here- unto set my hand and seal in New York this 25 day of December, 1683."
Witnesses, Samuel Willson, William Frampton.
Page 52. — License of marriage granted to Thomas Lewis and Frances Leisler, November 2(i, 1694.
Inventory of the estate of Robert Story, who de- ceased in New York, the 29th day of the 10th month called December, 1683, taken by Matthew Pryor, Samuel Spicer, Francis Richardson and Wm. Framp- ton. The dwelling house and lot of land it stands on £850 ; the boulting house, back house, cooper's shop with the lot it stands on, £180 ; 2 negro men, 2 negro women, and a young negro boy, £135 ; cash, £372; Wampum, Pipes and skins, £44; Mill house and land at Esonus, £48i» ; the sloop "Returne,'' £120; \ of ship " kobert," £75 ; debts due to him in New York, Long Island and East Jersey, £l,29e>; total, £7,572. This Inventory i5=^ very extensive and shows a very large amount of dry goods and extensive business. An additional list shows household goods to the amount of £4«>8.
[NoTh:, — Patience Story, the widow, afterward mar- ried Thomas Lloyd, a wealthy merchant of Philadel- phia. The daughter, Mercy Story, married John (fodfivy. Patien(*e Story married Thomas Lloyd at Flnshiiig, Long Island, the 27th day of the 10th month, 1(»S4.] "
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Page 60. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all to whom these may come. Whereas James Lar- KINS, late of New York, died on a voyage fiom New York to England, by way of Maryland, and Katha- line his wiie having married Captain Lancaster Symes, Letters of administration are granted to them Novem- ber 19, 1694.
Susannah Brasier. " In the Name of God, Amen, this 10 day of July, 1694, 1, Susannah Brasier, of New York, bein^ sound in body, and knowing that I am ordained to die." Having full power by the will of my late husband Henry Brasier, dated April 28, 1689, to dispose of all the estate, I give to my son Henry Brasier, one half of the land in trie Smith's Vly, where he hath built upon during his life, and then to his daughter Susannah. I leave to my son Isaac Brasier, the other half during his life, and then to his daughter Susannah. I leave to my son Abraham my house and ground in this city on condition that it be appraised, and what it is wx)rth more than the land in the Smith's Vly, the surplus is to be paid to my four daughtei's, and after his death the house and lot is to go to his son Henry. ^ Leaves household goods to her daughters Sarah and Susannah. Leaves to each of her grandchildren a silver spoon, value 10 shillings. Leaves to Mary Barnes, daughter of Mary Brasier, a bedstead. To Susanah Brown a morning gown. To grandchild Henry Brasier, son of Abraham, a silver (^up. A piece of meadow at Maspeth Kills on Long Islan<l "next to Butchers" is to be sold to pay burial expenses. Makes her son Abraham and her friend Abraham Messier, executors.
Witnesses, P. DeLanoy, Peter Messier. Proved be- fore Governor Benjamin Fletcher, November 29, 1694, and the executors confirmed.
Page 62. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. Where- as JuDicK Sti'yvesant lately died intestate. Letters of
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administration are granted to her father Captain Nich- olas Stuyvesant December 5, 1G94.
Page 63. — Jacques Guyon (Dutch). The will of Jacques Guyon was proved l:)efore Governor Fletcher, JJecember 5, 1694.
Tryntie Sille. '' In the name of God, Amen. This 16 day of August, 1694. I, Tryntie Sille, widow of Nicasius de Sille, late of New York, deceased, be- ing sicke and weake." After paying funeral expenses, and money owing to Colonel Nicholas Bayard are paid, I leave all the rest of my estate to my cousin, Jacobus Croeger, for his attendance and true service done me these several years, and make him and Colonel Nicholas Bayard executors.
Witnesses, Isaac Van Vlecq, Samuel Ver Planck, Samuel Bayard.
Page 65. — Henry Vandenburgh. "Know all men by these presents that I, Henry Vandenburgh, in ye name of God, have made my last will and testa- ment, in consideration of my great sickness. I leave to my beloved wife Mariana Barton, all my estate, real and personal, and make her sole executor, and she is to pay to the Poor of the Dutch Church, 25 pieces of 8, and order me a decent burial.
Dated October 10, 1694.
Hendrick Jansen Vandenburgh.
Witnesses, P. De Lanoy, Hendrick Jellison Meyer, P. Le Grand.
Page 65. — Benjamin Fletcher, Goveraoi-, <fec. Know ye that on the 14 day of December, 1694, the will of Henry Vandenburgh was proved, and his widow Mariana is confirmed as executor.
Inventory of estate of Henry Vandenburgh, de- ceased. In coined gold and silver, £250. J^ of a small sloop, £70. Total, £350.
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Page 66. — Inventoiy of estate of Alice Cox, late deceased, taken Vjy John Robinson and William Mor- ris, September 17, 1694. Mortgage from Lucus Van Thienboven, £60. Total, £483.
Page 67. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. To all to whom these presents may come. Whereas Robert Leacock lately died intestate, Lettei's of ad- ministration are granted to Jacobus De Hart, Decem- ber 19, 1094.
Page 68. — Evert Wessells. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men to whom this Publick Instru- ment shall come, that in the year 1683, on the first day of November, appeared before me, Wm. Bogardus, Pul)lic Notary, appointed by the Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan, Evert Wessels, cooper, and Jannettie Claas his wife, known to me and to the witnesses." This will is that the survivor shall have full possession and management of the estate, with full power to sell. If the survivor remarry, then a full account is to be made and an inventory, and one-half is to go to the five children, who are " to be maintained and sent to Scoole to learn to write and reade."
Witnesses, John liarperdingh, Hendrick Wessels Ten Broeck.
Page 69. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that on the 29 December, 1694, the will of Evert Wessells, was proved, and Letters of ad- ministration are granted to Janettie Claas, the widow.
Henry Van Bursum. " In the name of the Lord, Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, tliat T, Henry Van Bursum, living in the city of New York." Leaves to his wife Maria Van Bursum, one-half of the eritate, and the other half to his three children, Corne- lis, Anotje, and Egbert Van Bursum.
Dated April 18, 1687. Witnesses, Jan Vinge, Wm.
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B<»jrai-dn*. Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, January 16, 16ilf, and hh wife Maria confirmed a$ ex- ecutor.
Richard Tinkkr. " In the name of God. Amen. This 8 day of May, 16H3, 1, Richani Tinker, citizen antl inhaVntant of New York, being sick."* Leaves to his wife Mary for life, ** my house and land in New York situate in the New street, where I at present live. Also one-half of a certain messuage in the Parish of Ledlow in Hertfordshire, England, and late in tenure of mv mother Elizabeth Tinker. After the death of my wife, all the estate to go to my daughter ^lary Tinker. Makes his wife executor.
Witnesses, William Welch, Thomas Cuker.
[Note. — The house of Richard Tinker was on the east side of New street, in the rear of No. 24 liroad street— W. S. P.]
Page 73.— The alx>ve will of Richard Tinker was proved in New York, February 20, 1G9|^, and the wid- ow, Mary Tinker, was confirmed as executor.
TuoMAS Hunt, Westchester. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Hunt, Sr., of the Grove Farm, in Westchestei*, being at this time weak in body. In order to settle and distribute my estate and to pie- vent all discoids and troubles, that might otherwise arise among my children," I leave to Josiah Hunt, the eldest son of mv son Josiah Hunt, and to his heii-s male, all my lands and meadows, known and called by the name of the (iiove Farms, as mentioned in mv Patent, granted by Governor Kichard NicoUs, Dated the 4 of December, 1G(J7, with all the houses and im- provements thei'eon, with all household goods and articles of lnisV)andiy, and all live stock. And I do entail the said lands to his heirs male, from generation to generation, and no part of the same to be sold or disposed of. If he die without issue, then to his next
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surviving brother. I leave to my four sons, Thomas, Joseph, John, and Josiah £10 each. To my daughter, Abigail Pinekney, £10. Legacies to grandchildren, Aljigail, daughter of my son Thomas, Abigail, daughter of my son Josiah, Martha, daughter of my son Joseph. My negro man Mungo is to live on the farm seven years, and then to be free. I desire my friends Will- iam Laurence, of Flushing, and Thomas Stevenson, of Newtown, to be overseei^s of my will.
Li witness whereof 1, the said Thomas Hunt, Si\, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this First day of October, 1694.
Witnesses, Robert Iloyt, Joseph Haviland, Edward Collier.
Vage 75. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain- General and Govern 01*, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at Fort William Henry, in the city of New York, on the 27th day of February, 169f, the last will of Thomas Hunt, Su., late of Westches- ter, was proved, and Letters of administration granted to Josiah Hunt. «
Benjamin Fletcher, Governoi-, etc. Whereas John Bodkin, late of llichmond County, lately died intes- tate, Letters of administration are gi-anted to Paul Richards as principal creditor, March 4, 169|^.
Pagj 76. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governoi*, etc. To all to whom these may come. Know ye that at New York the 20 of March, 109^, the last will of John Seaman was proved and his sons Benjamin and Thomas weie confirmed as executors.
John Seaman. In the name of (lod. Amen. I, John Seaman the elder, of Hempstead, in Queens County, upon Long Island, alias Nassau, being weake and infirm in body, and knowing that it appertaineth to every man to set in oi'der all worldly concerns, so
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yt after decease no suite, trouble, or calamity may ensue. An<l being well advised with the great and weighty work I am now aVx>ut, do make and declare this my last will and testament. I leave to my oldest son John a certain lot of 22 aci-es, of which he is now in possession, and where he now lives; also another lot of 20 acres of meadow upon the neck called the Gi-eat Neck, being eastward and within the bounds of said town of Hempstead. I leave to my 5 sons Jonathan, Benjamin, Solomon, Thomas and Samuel, 400 acres of land according to a Patent, granted by Governor Rich- ard Nicolls, lying at a place commonly known and called by the name of Jerusalem, within the bounds of Hempstead, to be equally divided between them. Also a ceitain neck of meadow lying eastward from s^id town of Hempstead called in ye Indian tongue Kuska- tux Neck. Bounded east by the Oyster Bay line, and upon Hempstead west, and to be equally dividetl. I leave to my 3 sons, John, Nathaniel, and Richard, the remainder or my meadow, whereof one half is already confirmed to my son in law, Nathaniel Pearsall, with four or five acresT of upland for his convenience of yardidge, for wintering his cattle. Which said mead- ow is situate upon a neck called by the name of the Half Neck, or in the Indian tongue Muskachim. I leave to my eight sons, John, Jonathan, Benjamin, Solomon, Thomas, Samuel, Nathaniel and Richard, all the upland lying and situate upon Riiskatux Neck, as also upon the neck called Half Neck, except the four or five acres confirmed to my son in law, Nathaniel Pearsall. I leave to my sons Nathaniel, and Richard, my lot of meadow at a neck called Sticklands Neck, as also a parcel of meadow lying upon New Bridge Neck. I also give them 1 50 acres of upland situated and lying at a i)lace commonly called Success, by virtue of an order from the Town. Also a certain parcel of land, beincr 316 acres, lying at or near the Harbor head, so calletl, being already confirmed to my said two sons by deed of gift. I give all my rights in the undivided
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lands in Hempstead to my 8 sons. 1 leave to my wife Martha a certain house lot adjoining to the land of James Pine, being three acres, during her life, and then to my two sons, Nathaniel and Richard. I also leave them the remainder of my house lots, and the pasture and the field at the eastward of the town called the Holly. I leave to my wife Martha one half of the dwelling house for life and then to my son Rich- ard, and the other half to my son Nathaniel. I leave to my wife one third of the movables, and to my two sons Nathaniel and Richard the other two thirds. I leave to my daughter Mary Pearsall two cows. I leave to my wife six acres of meadow at the Hay Bridjje during her life and then to my sons Richard and Nathaniel. I leave two thirds of my remaining live stocks to my five daughters, Mary Pearsall, Hannah Caiman, Martha Pearsall, Sarah Mott, and Deborah Kirk, and to my daughter Elizabeth Jackson 20 shill- ings. I leave to my sons Richard and Nathaniel all my arines except my large gun, which shall be for the use of all my sons. Makes wife Martha and sons Ben- jamin and Thomas executors, and "my friends Thomas rowell and John Townsend, Sr., overseers."
Dated August 5, 1694. Witnesses, John Smith, John Carle, George Fo^vler.
Page 79. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York on March 25, 169."), the will of Henry Pawling was proved, and Letters of administration were granted to Neltie Pawl- ing, the widow.
Henuy Pawling. '* In the name of God, Amen. Ye one and twentieth day of January in ye year of our Lord 1691. I, Henry Pawling, of Marbletown, in the County of Ulster, being weake and sicke." All the estate is left to his wife during her life. But if she remarry, then an inventory is to be taken by her brother Arius Ross and Sybert Crum, or any truthful
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townsman. " And when my said wife conies to dye, then the whole to go to my six children Jane, Wyntie, John, Albert, Ann and Henry." (Not witnessed.)
Page 80. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor. Whereas John Clopper, of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to his widow Margaret Clopper, April 1, 1895.
Page 81. — JoosT Cockhuyt. '•In the name of the Almighty God, in the year 1688, the 15 of June. We, Joost Cockhuyt and Elizabeth Cockhuyt, do make and will in maimer following." We leave to Harmtie, the wife of Thomas Cook, one third of estate, besides a gold medal. The rest of the gold is left to the sons of Dirck Jansen Woertman, and all the clothes to the (laujjhters of the said Dii'ck Jans Woertman. The survivor is to have all the rest, but if the widow re- marry she is not to sell or mortgage the real estate. After the death of both the estate is to go to Dirck Jans Wo.ertman or to his children and to the children of Annetie Lodowick, by Simon Claesen.
Codicil. March 10, 169f I, Elizabeth Cockhuyt, make this my last will. Leaves legacies to Abraham Metselaer, Tunis Woertman, Joris Uemsen, and Antie Peters.
Proved before Govei'uor Benjamin Fletcher, April 1, 1G*.)5, and letters of administration granted to Dirck Jansen Woertman, the brother of the deceased Eliza- beth Cockhuyt.
Page 8;{. — Isaac Van Vlecq, In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, James Van Vlec^q, of New York, brewer, make this my last will. '* All of my wife's clothes of linnen, woolen, and the gold and silver belonging to her body shall not be inventoried, much less appraised, and shall be counted for her own goods without any contradictions." I
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leave to my daughter Hester " a gold chain five dou- ble," and a new Testament tipped with silver, and £25 in considei'ation of her mother Petronella's por- tion. I leave to my daughter Magdalena two pairs of gold pendants with crystals, and a gold bodkin, and a gold ring, and a New Testament tipped with silver, and all of the clothes of her mother Cornelia, now in being, and £17 10 shillings in money. Leaves to his son Abraham a large still kettle, and other things con- nected with brewery. My wife Cattaline is to remain in possession, and the children are forbidden to " say or- do anything against their mother, all being left to her discretion, and she is to bring them up as a pious mother ought to do, and when they are married they shall be set out according to the condition of the es- tate." After the death of his wife the whole to go to his children, Hester, Magdalena, Cornelia, Maria, and Abraham. Makes Johanes Van Cowenhowen, Coine- lius Pluvier, and Wm. Beekman, or his son Heniy Beekman, and my brothers-in-law Abraham and Peter DeLanoy tutors and overseers. Dated January 18, 1688.
Page 84. — Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher in New York, April 15, 1695.
Page 85. — John Miohell. Recorded for Anthony Brockholls March 9, 169^. '* In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen. I, John Michel], being deteyned in my bed, very ill in my body, but very well of my senses, supposing that God's will is to take me from this world." **I give all Avhat I have to Mr. Anthony Brockholls, who I make my proper heir and only executor," having already put all into his hands. And he is to j)ay £100 in silver to my God daughter, Mary Susannah de Merceyers, to be delivered to her mother, Judith de Merceyers, and all my goods which are in the houses of Judith de Merceyers and Mi'. Vergereau, shall remain to said Judith.
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Dated March 9, 169^. Witnesses, Captain John Le lioux, John PeiTo, Goese Brenim, and Mary Goliors.
Page 80. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General, and Governor, <fec. To all to whom these may come. Know ye that on April 18, 1695, the last will of John MiOHKLL, a translation whereof out of the French into the English tongue is annexed, was proved, and An- thony IJrockholls is confirmed as executor.
Marriage License granted to John Tudor and Affie Van IIoun, April 20, 1695.
By Ilis Excellency the Governor. The 22 of April, 1695. Whereas I have granted Lettei-s of Adminis- tration to Mai'garet, the widow of John Clopper, I have ap|)ointed John Spratt, John Hendricks Bruyn, and Panhis Richards to make an inventory.
Benjamin Fletcher.
Page 87. — Inventory of estate of John Bodein : 14 cows and steers, .t'.Sf); 3 horses and a colt, £13; 100 sheep, t'oO; 80 Scheppels of w^heat at 3^., £12; 2 negro men and a negro woman, £100. Total, £242. fNoTK. -A Sche|)pels wjis about 3 pecks.] Sworn to by Richard Michell, Hans Louvens, Abra- ham Loconers. Richmond Co., February 11, 1695.
Inventory of estate of Isaac Van Vlecq, brewer, apprais<*d l)y Johanes Kij), Tennis DeKay, and Paul Ri<»hards, April 1(5, 1695: One dwelling house, kit<'h(in and l)rewhouse with ground, £550; one small lious<* and grouiul according to Patent, £105 ; 1,006 S<'heppels of l)arley at 2^., £106 17 9; 327 pounds of Hops at Cu/., £S, 3, 6; 14 barrels of double beer, £9. Total amount, £1,053.
I NoTK. The house and brewery of Isaac Van Vl(M'(i was on the west side of Broad street, the pn-sent innnber 22.]
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Page 88. — Inventory of the estate of Johanks Clopper. Taken May 2, 1695 : One house and ground where the widow lives, as by Transport, £175. One Pasture No. 2 bought of Harnaan Jansen, £12. One negro woman, £35. A boulting mill, £7. Total amount, £703.
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Page 89. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Where
as William Leioh, lately deceased in Nevis, leaving
goods, etc.. Letters of administration are granted to his
father Wm. Leigh, May 11, 1695.
Pa2:e 90. — List of debts due to the estate of John Clopper, 7,196 guilders.
Page 91. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Where- as Joseph Alford lately died intestate, on board the sloop " John and Mary," Letters of Administration are granted to his partner, John Jackson, June 5, 1695.
By His Excellency. Whereas I have granted Tet- ters of administration upon the goods, etc., of Joseph Alford, on board ye sloop " John and Mary," deceased in a voyage from Barbadoes, to John Jackson his part- nei-, lately arrived in said sloop, I have appointed Matthew Ling, late of Barbadoes, and Mr. Michael Touse to appraise the same.
Dated June 6, 1095.
Page 92. — Inventory of goods, etc., of Joseph Al- ford. Taken June 7, 1695. Money, £2.14.6. Total, £125.
Page 93. — List of goods sold at vendue, February 13, 169|^, late belonging to Robert Lkacock. A Patent for 160 acres of land and meadow at Shrewsbury, (Value not stated.)
Page 93. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, etc., know ye that in New York on the 8th day of
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June, 1695, the last will of Ashuerius Fromanteel was proved, and Lettei-s of administration were granted to the widow, Anne Fromanteel.
Page 94. — Ashuerius Fromanteel. " In the Name of God, Amen, this 2d day of April in the year 1694, I, Ashuei'ius Fromanteel, of New York, being in good health." I leave to my son in law [step son"] Johanes Stevenson £30, Avhich sum I have agreed to pay him when he is 21, as by contract made befoie marriage with his mother may appear. I leave to my daughter in law, Hannah Moore, £30, when of age or married, as by the same contract. I leave to my grand daugh- ter Mary Fromanteel £50 when of age. I^eaves all the rest of estate to his wife Anne for life, " and then to our children," and makes her executor.
Mairiage license gianted to Cornelius Low and Margaret Van Bursum, July 1, 1695.
Page 95. — Inventory of estate of Henry Van Bur- sum, presented by his widow Maria Van Bursum, July 16, 1695.
House in the Smith sti-eet, between the houses of Timon Van Bursum and Wm. Teller. A house in the Carmans street, between the houses of John Longstreet and Johanes Hibou.
One Inheritance from the estate of Egbert Van Bur- sum, my deceased husband's father, partly received. (No values given.)
[Note. — " Carman's street " was tlie popular name of Beaver street, east of Broad street. — W. S. P.]
Page 96. — Marriage license gi'anted to Thomas Wil. LETT of Queens Co., and Sarah Hinchman of Flush, ing, August 24, 1695.
" Inventory of estate of Thomas Hunt, Sr., of the Grove Farm, in Westchester, who died the 8th day of
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February, 1694." 12 cows and 11 oxen, £112; 17 head of young cattle, £30; 30 bushels of wheat, £6; 20 bushels of Kye, £2.58.; 25 bushels of Indian corn, £2.10s. ; houses, lands, orchards and meadow, £226.- 16.6. Large amount of household goods, etc. Taken February 14, 1694, by John Drake and Edward Col- lier.
Page 97. — Daniel Veenvos. " In the name of God, Amen. This 29th day of April, 1695, I, Daniel Veenvos, of New York, merchant, being in health of body." I leave to my son Jacob £3 when he is of age, in full satisfaction of being my eldest son and heir at law. The rest of estate is left to his wife Christina for life. "She bringing up the children to read and write, and putting them to such trades as they be thought most capable to learn." And after her decease the whole to go to the children (not 7ia/nied). If wife and children all die, then the estate is to go to his sister, Cornelia Veenvos. Makes his wife executor.
Witnesses, Barent Flack, Henricus De Forest, Will- aim Huddlestone. . Proved, August 21, 1695, before David Jamieson, and approved, and the widow Chris- tina is confirmed as executor.
Page 99. — Marriage license granted to Jessb Kip and Mary Stevens, September 30, 1 695.
William Baker. "In the name of God, Amen, this 2iid day of December, 1690. I, William Baker, born in the Parish of Stepney, in the County of Middlesex, England ; and now of New York, mari- ner, being in good health," and being willing to set- tle all my affairs. I leave to my beloved brother, Jo^^epli Baker of New York, mariner, £224, now in the hands of Daniel Butts, merchant, and £54 in the hands of Jacob Mayle, merchant. And £10 in the hands of Thomas Roberts, cooper. And £15 in the hands of
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Thomas Coher, merchant. And 315 guilders of the Province of Holland, now due me from Frederick Phillipse, merchant. " But if my brother die without issue, then I give the same to be laid out in the build- ing of an Alms House for the relief of the Poor of the Parish of Stepney." 1 leave to the poor of Step)- ney £58 Stirling, now due me from Humphrey Owen, deal merchant, living in Wopping Parish, in the County of Middlesex, England. Leaves legacies to Jane Ran- som of Stepney, and her children Kobert, Jane, Mary and Rebecca. " I leave the rest of my estate which 1 now have, or may be due me by this intended voy- age, unto the Poor belonging unto the Brownists Church, in Amsterdam, in Holland." Makes his brother Joseph, and Humphrey Owen and Richard Jones, executors.
Witnesses, Daniel Butts, Jacob Mayle, Fro-
manteel.
" The 2 lots of ground, and everything else not in the will, I leave to my brother Jose})h Baker, and he is to pay £40 to the Poor English of the Towne of New Yorke."
Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Octo- ber 11, 1695, and Joseph Baker takes the oath of ex- ecutor.
Page 101. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. Whereas Richaud Pretty lately died intestate. Let- ters of administration are granted to Gabriel Thomp- son, his brother in law and principal creditor, Novem- ber 6, 1695.
Page 102. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, cfec. To all, etc. Know ye that in New York on November 7 til, 1695, the last will of Mary Grigg was proved, and Letters of administration granted to Lieutenant John Bulkeley and William Bickley, executors.
Maky Grigg. " I, Mary Grigg, of New York, widow, being at present sick in body." *' I leave to Lydia Rose
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my black crape suit/' Legacies of wearing apparel to Mary Holland and Elizabeth Bulkeley. Legacies to Robert Stevenson, when 21, Deliverance Chaddock and Katharine Potter. " To the Poor of New York £10." " To my son, Jacob Smith, £100." Leaves to Lieut. John Bulkeley and Wm. Bickley, executors, "all my housing and ground in New York " to enable them to pay debts and legacies. " And if it should happen that notwithstanding the sori'owf ul tydings of the death of my beloved husband Joseph Grigg (which hath been reported) hee shall yet remain in the land of the liv- ing, and shall returne to New York before my estate is disposed of by my executors, he is to have it upon pay- ing debts and legacies."
Dated October 26, 1695. Witness, David Jamie- son.
[Note. — The husband, Jacob Grigg, never returned, and on January 20, 1699, John Bulkeley sold to Will- iam Bickley '' one half of a certain house and lot, then in tenure of Sarah Lane and known by the sign of the Three Cornish Daws. Being in the street called the Cingell oi* Wall street. Being the house and lot be- queathed to them by Mary Grigg, widow, deceased." This house and lot was on the south side of Wall street, east of William street. — W. S. P.]
Page 104. — Account of Andrew Bowne, adminis- trator of estate of John Haines, presented and ap- l)raised, and a Quietus granted November 27, 1695.
Page 105. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, &a Whereas Thomas Lloyd, Esq., former- ly of this city, but late of the city of Philadelphia, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his widow. Patience Lloyd, December 9, 1695.
Whereas Peter Cornelisse Luyster lately died in- testate, Letters of administration are granted to his son, Cornelius Luyster, December 12, 1695.
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Account of Paul Richards, as administrator of estate of John Bodein, presented and approved, and Quietus granted by Goveinor Fletcher, December 20, 169.>.
Page 107. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, <fec. To all, &c. Know ye that in New York on January 2, 169f, the will of Margauet Var- ICK, widow of Kudolphus Van Varick was proveil, and Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Colonel Charles Lodowyck, and John Harperdingh are confirmed as executoi-s.
Margaret Van Varick. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Maigaret Van Varick, widow and executrix of my late husband Dr. Rudolphus Van Varick, being crazy of body but of sound mind and memory." "My body I bec^ueath to the earth decently to be buried, next to my deceased husband if possible in the cliurcli at Midwout alias Flatbush." She directs all of her silver plate, rings and Jewells to be put up in 4 bun- dles and distributed to her children Joanna, Marinus, Kudolphus and Cornelia, each to have one of the bun- dles. Leaves to her daughtei* Joanna my best Turkey worked carpet, and another to her son Marinus. To her daughter Cornelia " the l)iggest Looking glass Avith an el)ony frame.'' To son Rudolphus a piece of gold in the shape of a diamond, and a small ebony trunk with silver handles, and the picture of my late husband and a cane with a silver head. To her son Marinus, " my gold \)A\ and chain and the large picture that hangs over the chimney in the ))e.st room, and the pict- ure of Jan Abrahamsen, and two East India Cabinets with brass handles, and a silver headed cane, and a Moorish tobacco pipe topped with silver." To daugh- ter Cornelia, " two gold })ieces to wear aV)Ove their ears." To her sister Engeltie, a 8j)inning wheel and her clothes, " and a piece of linnen which is at Lucas Renhovens, weavers, to make." To my niece Maritie, wife of Is'icliolas Renhoven, 6 small china butter dishes. Rest of estate to her children. Mentions her
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Sister Sarah, wife of John Van Varick. Makes Colonel N icholas Bayard, Colonel Charles Lodowyck, and John Harperdingli executors.
Dated October 29, 1695. Witnesses, Peter Strycher, Adrian Meynderts, Joost Hageman.
Codicil, November 15, 1695. Provides for her eld- est sister Engeltie Visboon, in case her children all die.
Witnesses, Robert Strycher, Johannes Van Eck- len. Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, by the above witnesses, January 2, 169|-.
By his excellency Benjamin Fletcher. Whereas Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Lodowyck, and Mr. John Harperdingh, the executors of the estate of Margaret Van Varick are required to make an inventory. I do appoint Rev. Mr. Simeon Smith, Rev. Mr. Heniy Selinus, and Dr. John Kerbye to l)e the appraisers of the books which did belong to Mr. Rudolph us Van Varick, deceased ; and Colonel Abraham De Peyster and Mr. Miles Foster and Peter Jacobs Marius to appraise the rest of the goods of Margaret Van Varick, deceased.
Dated at New York, January 7, 169|.
Page 110. — Whereas Edward Moore hath lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Hannah Bray, otherwise called Hannah Allison, January 21, 169|.
Page 111. — Be it remembered, that on or about the 28 day of this instant December, we whose names are liere underwritten, being at the house of Mr. Robert Allison in this city; was in company with one Ed- wai'd Moore, who then lyin^ there very sick and nigh unto death ; and did hear the said Edward Moore de- claie as his last will that if it please God that he d vimI lie gave all he had in the world to Hannah Al- V\i<ou, the reputed wife of said Robert Allison, who
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was then present by him in the room, excepting his cane and hat. As witness our hands this 30 Decem- ber, 1695.
I heard Mr. Edward Moore say, and tell Mrs. Al- lison, that if he should dye, Mrs. Allison should have all he had, only a cane and a hat, and withal gave her a key of his chest. As witness my hand, George Reserichs, Frans Chappell, Eliza Reserichs.
Beniamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, &c. whereas Joost Francis of Bedford, late by fire deceased, leaving behind him a widow non coittpos vientis^ and two children. And whereas the said Joost Francis died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Reyuier Aertse and John Auchine, the next relations.
Dated February ;^, 169f
Page 112. — Whereas Thomas Partridge lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Charles Morgan, of Flushing in Queens Co., who has married the niece of said Thomas Partridge.
Dated February 6, lC9f
Page 113. — Marriage license granted to Christopuku Hoaglandt and Sarah Willeit, Februaiy 15, 169|.
Marriage license granted to Peter DeLanoy and Mary Eds all, February 21, 169|.
Marriage license granted to Barent Rynders and Hestkr Lkisler, March 10, 169|.
[Note. — Hester Lei.^ler Avas one of the children of the famous but ill-fated Jacob Leisler. — V/. S. P.]
Inventory of estate of Lyntie Likfens, taken by Lawrence Reade and John Theobald, by virtue of a warrant from the Woi-shipfull Charles Lmlowick, mayor, November 14, 1694. One old BibK» with sil-
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ver clasps, 15^. ; one old Testament and a Psalm book, 58. ; 4 gold rings containing 19 pennyweights, 22 grains, at £5 per ounce, £5, one pair of silver spec- tacles, 28. ; cash, £8 Us. A bond of Anne Cuyler, widow, £66. Total, £134 5s. 3d.
Whereas Edmund Martindalb, late of Bristol in England, mei'chant, was lately drowned in the bay between Boston and Long Island, and died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Edward Shippen, of Philadelphia, merchant, March 20, 1696.
Inventory of estate of Wm. Baker, taken April 1, 1696, mortgage of Ashuerus Fi'omantell, £50 ; mort- gage of Leonard Lewis, £100 ; mortgage of Daniel Butts, £464; Bond of Wm. Boyle, £10; Book of gold leaf in the hands of Helena Montes ; small box of gold leaf books in the house of Thomas Roberts ; A lot by Vasley ; a water lot opposite King street in Smith's Vly. Values not given.
[Note. — The water lot was on the south side of Pearl street, and on the west side of Pine street.]
Page 11 5. — Marriage license granted to John Law- rence and Janettie Stevenson, April 6, 1696.
Marriage license granted to Andrew Gibb, Gent., and Hannah Smith, April 13, 1696.
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governoi*, &c. To all to whom tliese presents may come. Know ye that in New York the 16 day of April, 1696, before me, the last will of Peter Silvester, annexed, was proved, and Constant Silvester and Elizabeth Silves- ter confirmed as executors.
Peter Silvester. "The consideration of the ap- pointment of all men to die, induce th me, Peter Silves- ter, of Shelter Island, in the Province of New York, to
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settle my temporal affairs in the disposal of my estate, which undoubtedly is best done while we are in sound- ness of mind and understanding, in which state we shall not be unmindful of our approaching dissolution, unknown to us how near at hand, so ought not to be deferred. Therefore I, being at present (Thanks be to God) in this condition, do make this my last will." I leave to my beloved brother, Constant Silvester, all my goods and one-half of my lands, the improved part to be included in that part; and the housing, barns, and outhouses thereon built, on Shelter Island or elsewhere. He paying to my sisters their respective portions, as I am enjoined by the will of our honored father. I leave to my beloved brother Nathaniel Silvester, the other half of my lands on Shelter Island, and elsewhere, to him and his male heirs, and in default of such, then to my brother Giles Silvester and his heirs male, and in default of such then to my bi'other Constant Silvester and his heirs and assigns. I leave to' all my sistei'S, married or unmarried, one third of the produce of my orchards, to those that are married, for four years, and to those who are unmarried till tlie day of their mar- liage. I leave to my sister, Elizabeth Silvester, JBIO. To my cousin, Isaac Arnold, £5. Makes his brother Constant, and his sister Elizabetli executors.
Dated February 22, 169|-. Witnesses, Carteret Gil- lam, Mary Gillam. Proved before Gov^ernor Ben- jamin Fletcher, April 16, 1690, upon oath of above witnesses.
Page 117. — Whei'eas Nicholas Anthony, of Ulster Co., died intestate. Letters of Administration are granted to his wife, Engeltie Anthony, April 15, 1696.
Inv^entory of the estate of Thomas Lloyd, delivered into the Secretary's office March 25, 1696, by Patience Lloyd. Land sold to sundry persons, £1,500; Lands
unsold, £500; 2 houses and land in the scld,
£547. Debts due him at Esopus, £180 ; " Bad debts on Long Island." Total, £2,739.
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Page 118. — Inventory of the goods of Riohard Pretit, deceased, found in a chest at the house of Mr. Peter de Keiraer. Taken by warrant of Captain Brandt Schuyler, Esq., September 18, 1695. One English Bible, one small book of contentment, one gohl ring, £1. Total, £3, 4, 10. Taken by Albert Clark and Leandet Huygeiis De Kleyn, November 11, 1695. Also an inventory of some goods at the house of Mr. Richard Blacklish at Stratford. Belt and cut- lass, 3 small old guns, £8, 8. Appraised, January 6, 169|, by Jacob Walker, Zebulon Fairchild. Entered by Gabriel Thompson, and sworn to as a perfect inven- tory.
Page 119. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor, cfec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York the 15th day of May, 1696, the last will of Thomas Lloyd was proved, and David Lloyd and Isaac Morris confirmed as executors.
Tho3ias Lloyd. — " I, Thomas Lloyd, of Philadelphia, being sick and weak, but through the Lord's goodness, of good memory and sound mind." I direct my debts to be paid, and my obligations of trust concerning my wife's children, Enoch and Mercy Storey to be dis- charged by my executors. I give my executors full power to sell all lands wherever situated, and the pro- ceeds to be divided among my children, Mordecai, Thomas, Hannah, Rachel, Mary, Elizabeth and Deb- orah. The executoi's are to hire out the five negro slaves, and to pay to his wife one half of their wages yearly, and the other half is to go to his children. Leaves to his wife. Patience Lloyd, all of the household goods. Rest of estate to his children. Makes his wife. Patience, his son, Moi'decai, and his son-in-law, James Morris, and his kinsman, David Lloyd, executoi's. Dated the 10 day of 11th month, 169i. Proved by affidavit of the executors. May 15, 1696.
[Note. — Patience Lloyd, the wife, was the widow
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of Robert Storey, who was tlie father of the children Enoch and Mercy, mentioned in the will.]
Page 120. — Benjamin Fletcher, Goveraor, &c. Whereas Johanes "Minnie, late of Haverstraw, in Orange Co., lately died intestate. Letters of adminis- tration are granted to his wife Anna, May 2G, 169G.
Page 122. — Man*iage License granted to Richard Crego and Sarah Still well, June 29, 1696.
Whereas Robert Downs, late of this city, died in- testate. Letters of Administration are granted to Ou- zell Van Swieton, merchant, as princi])al creditor, July 2, 1696.
Page 123. — Marriage license granted to Johanks Van Brugh and Margaret Provoost, July 6, 1696.
Marriage license granted to Johanes Hardenbergh and Helena Meyer, July 10, 1696.
Inventory of the estate of Mary Crego, widow, by appraisers appointed for that purpose by his Ex- cellency, Govenior Benjamin Fletcher. House and ground, £90. Short list of household goods. Total value, £112. Sworn to by James Evett and James Spencer, November 14, 1695.
Page 124.— Flushing, July 22, 1696. According to a warrant from Justice Whitehead to us directed, to take a true inventory of all tlie movable estate of Thomas Partridge, of Flushing, late deceased. V^'e have taken a true inventoiy to the best of our judg- ment, according to the best, account we have from Charles Moi'gan, administrator. John Hari'ison, John Tallman. Total amount, £64.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye, that on July 29,
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1696, the last will of Anthony Lepinard was proved, and Abigail Lepinard, the widow, is confirmed as ex- ecutrix.
Page 125. — Anthony Lepinard. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Anthony Lepinard, being of sound memory but sick abed, do make this my last will and testament. I leave to my eldest son, Anthony Lep- inard, £50 and all my wearing apparell, house?, arms and tackle." Leaves to his wife Abigail, one third of all the rest of estate, and the remainder to his son An- thony, and his daughters, Margaret and Abigail. The whole to remain in the hands of his wife till the chil- dren come of age ; and their portions to be paid them as they come oi age or are married. If his wife should marry, then Paul Richards, Bartholomew Le Roux, and John De Peyster have full power to see this will exe- cuted. Makes his wife executor.
Dated July 1, 1696. Witnesses, P. De Lanoy, Charles De Nisseau, John Le Chevalier.
Page 126. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Know ye, that at his Majesty's Fort in New York, on the 3d day of September, 1696, the last will of John Croche- RON, of Staten Island, was proved and Letters of Ad- ministration are granted to his wife, Mary, as exec- utrix.
John Crocheran. "In the name of God, Amen. The 13 day of December, 1695, T, John Crocheran, of Staten Island, Planter, being of a great age, but of good and sound njemory." I leave to my beloved wife, Mary, the use of all the estate for life, and after her death I leave to my eldest son, Nicholas Crocheran, all that ray dwelling house, situate, lying and being on the north side of Staten Island, and two lots of land be- longing thereto, with the privilege of Commonage, and all tlie fi'esh and salt meadow belonging to the same, being 20 acres. Which said lots are bounded, south
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by the highway, that parts them from the land now in the tenure of Arent Prall. Also 2 liorses and 4 cows and a weaver's loom. I leave to my son, Anthony, my two other lots of land, on Staten Island, bounded by Long Neck at the side of Mr. John Casiers, vnth the fresh and salt meadow belonging thereto, being 20 acres, with the privilege of Commonage, and my uten- sils of husbandry. Rest of estate to all the children (other children not na/nied). Makes his wife and his sons Nicholas and Anthony executors.
Witnesses, Wm. Tillier, Thomas Morgan, Jean Gas- sier, John Dufrow. Proved, before Governor Fletcher, by oaths of the above witnesses, September 3, 1696, and executors confirmed.
Page 128. — Marriage license gi*anted to Richbell MoTT and Eliza Thorne, October 14, 1696.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Whereas John Crego, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to his widow, Ann Crego, November 10, 1696.
Page 129. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Know ye, that on the 20th of November, 1696, before Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, my delegate, the will of Peter De Lanoy was proved, and Letters of Ad- ministration ^vere granted to Mary De Lanoy, the widow.
Page I'W. — Peter De Lanoy. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Peter De Lanoy, considering the mor- tality of man, have with good knowledge made my last will and testament as followeth." I leave to my V>rother, Abraham De Lanoy, my clothes and my School books, and my Dutch books of Divinity, Pro- vided I have no child V>y my present wife, Mary, I leave to my beloved wife, Mary, the parcel of ground given to her by her father, Samuel Edsall, by deed of
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gift. Leaves all the rest to his wife. If he leaves a child, the estate is to be appraised, and the child to have one half. Makes liis wife executor, and his brother, Abraham De Lanoy, and his brother in law, Engelbert Lott, overseers.
Dated September 2, 1696. Witnesses, Jolianes Kir- byll, Johanes Kip, Johanes De Peyster, G. Van Ini- brugh, C. De Peyster. Proved before Colonel Ste- phanus Van Cortlandt, November 20, 1696.
Page 131. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that on December 3d, 1696, before Colonel Stephanus Van Cortlandt, my delegate, the will of Tryntib Akents, widow of Bernard us Arents, late preacher to the Lutheran Congregation in the city of New York, was proved, and Dirck Vandenbergh and John jMachener confirmed as executors.
Page 132. — Tryntie Arents. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Tryntie Arents, widow of Bernardus Arents, late Preacher to the Lutheran Congregation in the city of New York, being in health of body, but considei'ing the mortality of all persons." After pay- ment of all debts and funeral expenses I leave all goods, jewels, and merchandizes, of all kinds, to the Elders, Deacons, Overseeis and Rector of the Lutheran church in this city, by whatever name called, to be disposed of in the following manner: Theyshall.be exposed for sale, and with the money they shall buy a dwelling house and lot of ground in this city, to the value ot said money, and the same to remain to the only use of the said Lutheran church forever. I leave to my loving friend and Godson, Wm. Lannir, of New York, shi])\vright, a gold ring of the value of 24 shill- ings, as a token of the good will I bear to him. I leave to my loving friend and Godson, Johan Myn- dorpe, of Albany, blacksmith, a gold ling of same value, as a token of good will and affection. Makes
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Dirck Vandenbergh, bricklayer, and John Machener, joiner, executors.
Dated November 30, 1695. Witnesses, Samnel Taylor, Joseph Dooley, Wm. Shopel.
Inventory of estate of Tryntie Arents, taken by the executors December 7, 1696. 1 Great chest, £3 ; two Psalm Books, with silver clasps, £ 1.10s.; old silver, £10. 7s. A parcel of better silver, £11.2. Four gold rings and some loose gold, £5. 5s. A Dutch Bible, £2.8. 24 old English shillings, £1.10s. 136 Boston shillings, £6.16s. Total amount, £147.9.6.
[Note. — In accordance with the above will, Henry Coleman and Helena his wife, sold to Dirck Vanden- bergh, " for the use of the Trustees, Church Wardens, and Overseeis of the Congregation of the Luthemn Church, of which he is one, A certain lot lying and l)eing without the Fortifications of the city, bounded south by a street commonly called little Queen street, east by the now dwelling house of said Henry Cole- man, w^est by the house and ground of John Geddes, and north by the widow Hibon." Being 50 feet in front and 70 feet in length. February 4, 1700. This lot is on the north side of Cedar sti-eet, 60 feet west of Nassau street. — W. S. P.]
Page 134. — Benjamin Fletclier, Governor, et<;. Whereas John Spratt, of the city of New York, did before marriage to his wife, Maria Spratt, together with her, make, sign, seal and declare an instrument of contract of marriage, and in case of the death of either, containing the force of a will. And whei'eas the said John Spratt lately died, his said widow Mana is appointed as executrix, January 5, 1696.
Pnge 135 — This Indenture, made upon the 5 day of August anno 1687, between John Spratt, merchant, and Maria Shkick, widow, witnesseth, that the said parties in the fe.ir of God have contracted matrimony,
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upon the following conditions. The said John Spratt shall bring in at the day of the consummation of said marriage all his estate, real and personal, and the said Maria Shriek shall do the same, and all the " advan- tages, conquests, and benefits" which shall be made during the time of their matrimony shall be held in common. If they shall have children, they are to have one half after death of their parents. If John Spratt should die first, his wife Maria shall have in lieu of dower one half of the estate, and the other half to go to his heirs. If the wife should die first, then one half is to go to her husband, and the other half to her heirs. And they bind themselves to Nicholas Bayard, Mayor, in the sum of £1,000, to abide by this agreement.
W itnesses, P. De Lanoy, Jan Vincent.
June 5, 169^. There appeared before me, Colonel Stephen Van Cortlaudt, oi his majesty's Council, and Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature, and del- egate for the proving of wills and granting administra- tions in his Excellencies absence upon the frontier, Jan Vincent, and did make oath that he saw the said John Spratt sign, seal, and declare the above instru- ment to be his act and deed, etc.
Page 137. — Inventory of estate of John Crociieran, of Staten Island, taken by Nathaniel Brittain, Sr., and Nathaniel Brittain, Jr., January 9, 169f, before Elias Diixbury and Thomas Stillwell. Live stock, £131 ; 200 shetttes of wheat, £20 ; 110 shefiles of rye, £13.15s. A negro man, negro woman, and negro boy, £120; money in the house, Arabian gold and other gold, £72.Hsj.; English money, £45; 408 heavy pieces of 8, £140 14s. lid.; 15 books, one a large Bible, £4. Total amount, £625.
Pai:;e 139. — Inventory of estate of Makgaret Van Varick, widow of Dr. Riidolphus Van Vai*icks. Taken by Nicholas Bayard, Charles Lodowyck and
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John Ilarperdingh, executors. [Among the articles wliich, by the terms of her will, are to be done up in bundles, and one bundle given to each of her children are the following articles.] Silver spice box, Silver thimble, '* 11 pieces of Arabian and Christian silver," Gold ring with 7 diamonds, one gold Ara- bian Ducat, Dutch Psalm book with gold clasps, one small silvt^r knife and fork, "two gold pennes headed with peailes," Looking glass with gilded frame, Three silver wrouglit East India cups. Gold ring with a table diamond, " A small gold box as big as a pea," Three silver wrought East India boxes, Silver tum- bler marked R. v., "17 pieces silver playthings and toys,'' Gold rinij with 3 small diamonds (and many other small articles of silver and gold), "A large
(>icture of images Sheep and Goats that hung over the 'himney,'' Large Picture of Dr. Rudolphus Van Varicksi (\i^li .tML>0.1S, "one Great Dutch Casse, whidi could not be ivmovedfrom Flatbush and so not appraised. Sold for iJ-i5.'' | of the Sloop "Flying rish/* sold to Nicholas Renhaven for £60. " A par- cel of Printtnl books, most of them in High Germaii and forrain I^anguages, and so of little value here, whtMH^fort* tlu\v aiv packed up to be kept for the use of iht* ohildn»n when of age.'' Long list of debts due fiHUU pcopU* in all parts of Kings County. The In- ventory includes a very long list of articles of luxury as \vt»li as of use, and indicate very extensive means for (hose ilavs.
Pau^* I I r» License of marriage granted to Abraham K\v and K \ru\uiNK Van Vlecq, January 26, 169f
l^>uietus granted to Charles Morgan, as adminis- trator i^f estate of Thomas Partridge. "Attested to after the uianiu^r of the Quakers," before Stephen Van (\MtlanJu January 28, 169f
Pa^o Its, llenjamin Fletcher, Governoi*, &c. To alK etc. Kninv ye that at New York, the 3d day of
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Februaiy, 166^, before Colonel Stephen Van Coii- landt, ray Delegate, the vail of Magdalkna Van Dyckk was proved, and Peter Cavalier confirmed as executor.
Page 149. — Magdalena Van Dyckb. "In the name of God, Amen, this 3d day of Febniary, 1693, I, Magdalena Van Dycke, widow, of the city of New York, being sick, do make this my last will." I leave to ElHnor Cavalier, the now wife of John Cavalier the elder, that parcel of ground which the said John Cav- alier's house stands on, the breadth of the whole lot, as broad as the house stands but no further. If she die before her husband, then it is to go to my heirs, but if she outlive her husband then to her absolutely. The rest of estate is left to Peter, Katharine, John, Magdalena, Mary, and ElizaV)eth Cavalier, and to Kathrina Arnouts Van der Weyde. Makes Peter Cavalier and his mother, Ellinor Cavalier, executoiu
Witnesses, Evert Van Hook, Olphert Shwai-ts^ Wm. Huddlestone. Proved, before Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, February 3, 1696, by oath of witnesses, and Peter Cavalier takes the oath as executor.
Page 150. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that in New York, before Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, on March 3d, 169^, the will of Captain Thomas Tyndal, a copy of which is annexed, was proved and his widow, Deborah Tyndall, is con- firmed as executor.
Page 151. — Thomas Tyndall. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Tyndall, of New York, be- ing weak in body." Leaves all his estate to his wife and daughter Frances. " My will is that my loving wife by the first opportunity doe send unto my loving brother and four sisters which live in England, each of them a large mourning ring, to wear in memory of me their dear brother." Makes his wife sole executor. Dated August 27, 1694.
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Witnesses, Jacobus Ver Planck, James Evetts, Philip Schuyler.
Page 152. — Inventory of estate of John Creoo, who died March 7, 169f. Taken Februaiy 23, 1696. 1 Sermon Book, 15 shillings; one old wooden wheel for rope making, 4s. Total amount, £26, 16. Paid for funeral expenses, £3, 5. For Letters of Administra- tion, £1, 10. Paid Dr. Bonan, £5.
Inventory of estate of John Crocheron, of Staten Island. Taken by Thomas Morgan and William Fill- yer, December 17, 1696. Money in his chest, £286, 8 ; A negro man, an Indian woman and her child, £80 ; 8 cows left as a legacy to Nicholas and Anthony Crocheran, £22 ; 6 heifers, 2 steers, and a bull, £9. Total, £531. Sworn to, March 8, 169f
Page 154. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. To all to whom this may come. Know ye that before Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, my delegate, the last will of Constant Silvester was proved and Letters of Administrati<m granted to Nathaniel Silvestei', March 20, 169f
Page 155. — Constant Silvester. "The last will and Testanient of Constant Silvester, of Shelter Island." I doe give and bequeth to my well beloved brother, Peter Silvester, and to my nephew, Brinley Silvester, the son of my brother, Nathaniel Silvester, all my lands, houses, and meadows upon Shelter Island, with all the appurtenances. To be thus di- vided, viz. Peter Silvester is to have the farm which I now dwell upon, with all the buildings, and so with that to make up one half my land. And my cousin (nephew) Brinley Silvester to have that farm upon which Jacques the Frenchman is now settling, with all the houses, etc., and so with that to make up one half of my land, upon Shelter Island. And the line be- tween the said farms shall be equally distant from
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each house, as they now stand, and to run straight from the west side fronting towards Southold, eastward half a mile, and then to vary so as to make an equal division of all the land. Only respect to be had as to quality as well as quantity. And as for iiiy other land which I have, viz., 6 acres on Block Island, and my interest in reversion upon Robins Island, and one lot of Commonage in Southold, with my movable estate, I give the whole to my 5 sisters, Patience, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, and Mercy, viz., one quarter to my two married sisters, Patience and Mary, and the other three quarter to my three unmairied sisters. My brother Peter Sil- vester, in consideration of my gift, shall pay yearly to my sister Elizabeth, so long as she lives unmarned the sum of £3. If he refuse to do so, then the land is left to my cousin (nephew) Nathaniel, son of my brother Nathaniel Silvester. Makes his brothei^s Na- thaniel and Peter executors.
Dated October 26, 1695. Witnesses, Joshua Ro- bert, Samuel Paul Dufois, Elizabeth Stanbrough.
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November 9, 1696. Samuel Dufois was sworne be- fore his Excellency to the lawful execution of the within will by the Testator deceased, and a dedimiis protestatim was directed to William Barker, Esq., and Benjamin Conckling, Esq. Two of the Justices of the Peace, for the takmg of the oath of Joshua Ho- bart and Elizabeth Stanbrough, which was executed and returned into the Secretaries office under the hands and seals of the Justices, bearing date the 2d of March, 169f
Page 156. — Marriage license granted to Gabriel Li'DLow and Sakah Elanner, April 5, 1697.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York the 27 day of April, 1697, the lust will of Jacob Teller, annexed, was proved, and Letters of Administration granted to his wife
Christina.
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Page 157. — Jacob Tellkk. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, Jacob Teller, being sickly abed, but of good and perfect memory, considering the mortality of all men, have, with due deliberation, made my last will.'' Leaves all estate to his wife Christina and child Anna Margaret. " Which estate shall be accounted as movables, any law or statute to the contrary notwithstanding," and to be disposed of by my executors. All to remain in posses- sion of his wife till his child is of age or marriea I appoint, as tutors and guardians of my child, my be- loved brother, Wm. Teller, Jr., and my father-in-law, Kichard Ashfield, and Isaac De Reiner. Makes his wife executor. *' In testimony, etc., I have set my hand in New York, this 17 day of August, 1690."
Witnesses, Leendert Huygens De Kleyn, Thomas Lewis, Robert Walters.
Page 158. — Benjamin Fletcher, Govei'noi', etc. Whereas Joseph Hadley, of Westchester, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Thomas Williams, of Westchester as the principal creditor, Api-il 28, 1697.
Page 159. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Whereas John Ketciiam, of Newtown in Queens County, lately died intestate. Letters of administra- tion are granted to his wife, Bethiah, May 17, 1097.
Page 1(50. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Whereas John Butlkk, merchant, late of the Colony of Connecticut, lately died intestate, Letters of ad- ministration are granted to Philip French as principal creditor, May 20, 1 697.
Page 161. — Whereas Huaipiirey Hull, late of New York, vintner, lately died intestate. Letters of ad- ministration are granted to Colonel Caleb Heathcote, as attorney for Jane Spencer, widow of Edward Spen- cer, the principal creditor, April 23, 16i>6.
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Page 163. — Whereas John Selsby lately died intes- tate, while on a voyage to Providence in tne Island of Providence, Lettei's of administration are granted to his widow, Sarah, by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, June 2, 1697.
Page 164. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc Whereas Nicholas Anthony, late Shei-iff of the County of Ulster, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granteid to Robert Lurting, of New York, merchant, as principal creditor, June 2, 1697.
Page 165. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Whereas John Newman, of the Town of Oyster Bay, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to John Harrison, High Sheriff of Queens Co., June 4, 1697.
Page 166. — Recorded for Reynier Aertse and John Ohe.
The Inventory and appraisement taken of the estate of JoosT Franse, January 27, 169|-. House, home lot and 40 acres of land, £125. Live stock and farming implements, £181. Taken by us, Thomas Sanderson, Jan Borland t
Accounts of disbursements of estate of Joost Franse, late of Bedford in Kings County. To Johans Von Ekelyn for beer at his funeral, £l. To the charges of his funeral, £2. 19s. 9d. To charge of Coroner and Jury viewing his body, £3.7s.3J^d. To the Secretary for Letters of administration, £±Ss. Quietus granted to executors June 10, 1697.
Page 167. — By his Excellency, the Governor. Where- as* I have granted Letters of Administration to Maria the widow of John Spratt. In order that she may be V)etter enabled to perfect an inventory, I have ap- pointed Dr. John Kerbyll, Paul Richards, and Johanes Kip, to appraise the goods, etc. Dated this 24 June, 1(597.
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Inventory of estate of John Spratt. Silver orna- ments, 13^^ pounds, £63. 12s. Gold ornaments, 2f ounces, £13.15. Coined gold, £25.16.6. Coined sil- ver, £40.5s. Sc^bool Books, £3.10. The lot where the new house is to be builded upon, according to the order of deceased, £125. One ware house and lot, so far as was bought of Captain De Bruyn, £1 45. One lot in the Carmans street, bought of John Scott, lying next to Marcus Burgess, £40. One lot l)ought of Mrs. Smitli, according to transport, £75. Total, £1,797.
[Note. — The house lot of Jolm Spratt, who was a prominent merchant and citizen, was on tlie east side of Broad street, lialf way between Stone street and the Mill street (now South William street). "Carmans street'^ was the popular name of Beaver street, east of Broad street.]
Page 171. — Quietus granted to Magdalena Clopper, as administrator of John Clopper. Account stating that the whole estate was £848, 12, 9. He left one child, Ilien, by a former wife, and two children, Cornelius and Anna, by his last wife, Magdalena. "The said Ilien Clopper having chosen her grand father Sliuert 01-
Eherts as her guardian, and she has been paid £130 as er portion, July 9, 1697.
Page 172. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, cfec. Know ye that at New York on July 13, 1697, the last will of Louis Dubois late of Kingston in Ulster County, was proved, and Letters of administration granted to Kath- arine Dubois the widow, July 13, 1697.
Page 173. — Louis Dubois, Kingston. Written in the Dutch language.
Page 176. — This page is occupied with a deed (not executed) fi-oni Daniel Buts to Wm. Baker, August 3, 1690, conveying a lot " In, or near, the Smiths vly or
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Valey, about 3 feet to the east of the wall of the cellar, and joining to the now dwelling house of Geesie Van der Clyff, the widow of Dirck van der Clyff, and on the north side of a certain street layed out by ye said Dirck Van der Clyff, on his ground, of the breadth of 22 feet, being 42 feet front and 120 feet long, English measure."
[Note. — This lot is probably on the northerly side of Cliff street.]
Page 177. — Marnage license granted to Robert Liv- ingston and Margaret Schuyler, July 26, 1697.
Page 178. — Recorded for Peter Cavalier. Account of the estate of Magdalena Van Dyke, of New York, widow. 1 house sold, £120. Total amount, £133. July 27, 1697.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. Whereas Philip MuLLiNs, merchant, late of Jamaica in the West Indies, lately died on a voyage to New York, Letters of ad- ministration are granted to Tliomas vVenliam, late fac- tor and attorney for the said Philip Mullins, August 2, 1697.
Page 179. — Inventory of estate of John Newman of Oyster Bay. Taken June 7, 1697. Paid Justice w hite for funeral charges, £5. To Daniel Weeks for a coffin, 6 shillings. To Jolm Rogers, for digging ye grave, 6 shillings.
Mairiage license granted to Peter Daille, Minister, and Leytie Deybush, August 13, 1697.
[Note. — Rev. Peter Daille was the minister of the French Huguenot Church, on Marketfield street, or Pet- ticoat lane. The house in which he lived v^ras on the south side of Oyster Pasty lane, about half way be- tween Broadway and Greenwich street. — W. S. P.]
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Page 180. — Inventory of estate of Jacob Delange. Taken by Johannes De Bruyn and Cornelius Vanden- burgh, executors. In the foreroom. 1 Great picture
being a £2, 10. 1 great picture. A bunch
of grapes with a pommegranite. A Portraiture of my Lord Speelinan, 5s. 1 gold boat wherein were 13 dia- monds, and one white coral chain, £16, 10s. 1 pair gold pendants, in each 10 diamonds, £25. 2 Diamond rings, £24. Sword, with a silver handle, £2, 2, 6. Total, £740. Very long list of small articles, some of value.
Page 191.— In pursuance of an order of the Wor- shipfull Court of Mayor and Aldermen, of this city, di- rected to us, the 26 day of May, 1685, to appraise the estate of Jacob Delange, We have pioceeded accord- ingly, being first sworn thereto on the 1 1 day of this instant month of June by the Worshipfull Mayor Ga- V)riel Minville, and have appraised the same to amount to the sum of £740, 17s. Except book debts not in- cluded. In testimony as to the truth of the account we have hereunto set our hands the 26 day of June, 1685, Nicliolas Meyer, Paul Richards, C. DeLanoy, A. De Peyster. Entereil in the Records of the city of New York per John West, Sec.
Gerritt Gerritsen. " Know all men to whom these presents shall be read or see the same. That in the year of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1688, there appeared before me, Claas Arent- sen Tori's, Clerk of the Jurisdiction of Bergen County in East New Jersey, Geritt Gerittsen and Elizabeth Cornel isen his wife, well known to me and to the un- derwritten witnesses ; the testator being sicke in body and the testatrix in health going and standing." They declare that out of tender affection to each other, their will is that the survivor should remain in possession of all the estate, but if he or she should marry, then an inventory to be taken to prevent its being wasted,
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upon which condition the heirs may take care of the same. The testator bequeaths to Antie Jans, the daughter of Jan Dircksen Straetmaker, and Geesie Genttse, the sum of 50 shillings, or 100 guilders wam- pum value, and a silver spoon. To Elizabeth Ottose, the daughter of Otto Gerittse and Engeltie Peterse, a silver spoon as a token of remembrance. The testa- tors have declared as their universal heirs : First, the children of the testator's sister, Janettie Gerittse, viz., Johanes, Gerittse, Antie, Christofells, Urselina, Mary, and Benjamin Stymetts, being 7 in number, to have one half, and the other half to the testator's sister, Geesie Gerrittse. "All that aV)ove is written being distinctly read to the testators, they declared the same to be their last will and testament."
Dated at Wicke, in the Jurisdiction of Bergen in East New Jersey, at the house of the testators, in the presence of Cornelius Dircks and Jans Barents, Claas Ai'entsen Torrs.
April 27, 1697, there appeared Glaas Arentseu, be- fore me Nicholas Bayard, one of his Majesty's council for New York and made oath that he did see Geritt Gerittsen and Elizabeth his wife sign, seal, and publish the above, etc.
Page 192. — Account of estate of Jacob Delange, Chirurgeon. Debts owing to Jan Hendricks De Bruyn, £73; to N. Bayard, £2; Wni. Bogardus, £9; elders of the Lutheran Church, £3. Total, £780 17«. 7. Sworn to, April 27, 1697, and Quietus granted to the executor, Jan Hendricks De Bruyn.
Page 194. — Marriage license granted to Captain John Tudor and Mi's. Maky Bueit, September 9,
1G97.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at New York, September 10, 1G97, the will of Owen Jones
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was proved, and his ^vife, Elizabeth, is confirmed as executrix.
Page 195. — Owkn Jones. In the name of God, Amen. I, Owen Jones, belonging unto his Majesty's ship the " Richmond," being sick of body, but of sound mind. Leaves all estate to his wife Elizabeth and makes her sole executor.
I-)ated June 6, 1697 (not witnessed).
Page 195. — Marnage license granted to Shukrt Olphekts and HiLmK rETERSE, September 17, 1697.
Page 196 — Account of debt and credit of estate of GouvEKT LocKEKMANs. Swom to, September 23, 1697, by Balthazar Bayard. Administered before Governor Benjamin Fletcner.
Piige 197. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York on September 30, 1097, the la«t will of John Hastier, annexed, was j)rove(l, and hin wife Elizabeth confirmed as executor.
John Hastier. *' In the name of God, Amen, this 17 day of September, 1697, I, John Hastier, of New York, merchant, being sick in body." I leave one half of my estate to my sons John and Nicholas Hastier, but John is to have £10 in addition for his right of prini<)i;(Uiitiir(^ I leave the other half of the estate to my wilV, Klizabeth, and make her sole executor.
Vi^i^ 198. Marriage license granted to William Andkkson and Dkhoraii Tyndall, October 7, 1697.
I NoTK. - i)e))orah Tyndall was the daughter of Ni(!h()hiH I)e Meyer, at one time mayor of the city, llrr first huHband was Thomas Crundall, her second, 'i^lnunas Tyndall.]
Hi^njaniin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all, etc. Know' ye tliut at New York, October 12, 1697, the
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will of John Lecount was proved, and Peter Lecoiint and Abraham Lockerman «re confirmed as executors.
Page 199. — John Lecounte. "In the name of God, Amen. I, John Lecounte, of the County of Richmond, being in good health." I leave to my daughter, Su- sannah, all my estate, real and personal, after the death of my wife, Hester LeCounte, or when she shall marry again. If my wife Hester should remariy })efore my daughter comes of age, then she is to have £120. But if she do not remarry, then she shall enjoy the use of all the estate, till my six daughters come of age. If the daughter Susannah should die, then the estate is to go to Peter and William Lecount. Makes his brother, Peter Lecount, and his fjiend, Abraham Lock erman, executors. " I desire that my body may be buried in the garden by my own house, by my sister- in-law, the wife of my brother Peter Lecounte."
Dated October 2, 1697 (witnesses not named).
Page 201. — Benjamin Fletchei*, Governor, <fec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, October 12, 1697, the will of Robert White was proved, and Elizabeth White and Wm. Bickley are confirmed as executors.
Page 202. — Robert WnrrE. "In the name of God, Amen. The 2nd day of February, 169^. I, Robert White, Sr., of New York, joiner, being sick and weak." I leave to my eldest son, Robert White, 6 shillings in full of all pretence which he might otherwise have, as being my heir at law. I leave to my son Peter 6 shil- lings. To my son John, one half of my working-tools. I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife Elizabeth, and make her and Mr. Wm. Bickley, merchant, execu- tors. (Not witnessed.)
Page 203. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. Whereas, John Busch, of Kingston, in Ulster County, w\as drowned in a voyage from thence to New York,
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and died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to John Lawrence as principal creditor. Octo- ber 13, 1694.
" The like administration is granted to the said John Lawrence, the same day and year, upon the goods of John Evertsen, who was at the same time drowned along with the above said John Busch."
Page 204. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, October 16, 1697, the will of John Christins annexed was proved, and Hngh Crow is confirmed as executor.
Page 206. — Marriage license granted to Augustus Jay and Mary Bayard, October 27, 1697.
Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, December 3, 1697, the will of Uyer Floyd was j)roved, and Captain Thomas Claj'ke \\ as confirmed as executor.
Page 207. — Kyek Floyd. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Ryer Floyd, of New York, mariner, being sicke." I give all my estate, both real and personal, to my loving wife, Ruth Floyd, her heirs and assigns. And it is my desire that the house in Queen street, in the city of New York, should be sold, and my debts paid and the remainder given to my loving wife. And I ap|)oiut Captain Thomas Clarke executor. (Wit- nesses' names not given.)
Page 208. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governoi'. To all officers and ministers throughout the Province. Whereas I am credibly informed that the son of Werner Wessells, and husband of Antie Clii'istians and others, Inhabitants and sailors of the city of Xew Yoik, following their lawful occupation weie taken into Salee, where they are now in miserable slavery, undor the power of tlie Infidel. And that their relations are not able to advance a sufficient ran-
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som for their redemption. I have therefore, upon their application unto me, by and with the advice of the Councill, out of Christian Charity, and in consideration of the grievous bondage and Slavery of the said per- sons. Granted, and by these presents, grant license and liberty to the said Werner Wessells. and Antie Christians, to ask and receive the same as a charitable benevolence, of all Christian People under my govern- ment, as well at Public meetings as private dwelling houses. And to avoid irregularities in collecting the same. All ministers or Preachers whei*e there are Parish churches, or Pastors at private meeting houses, are re- quired to publish a true copy of this grant, by reading thereof openly, and affixing thereof afterwards upon the door, or other public place -j; and admonish the People to Christian Charity, and at the next meeting shall receive the free offering and benevolence of the people, to the use above said. Of all which benevo- lence and Charity the said Ministers or Preachers and Constables are to keep a distinct account which they are to transmit with such money they shall collect, by virtue of this grant, without delay to Stephen Van Cortlandt, Esq., Peter Jacobus Marius, John Kerbyll, and Johanes Kip, who are hereby ini powered to receive the same, and transmit the said money or so much as shall be required for the Redemption of the said Cap- tives from slavery, by the best and most convenient means and way. Provided always that in case there should be a surplusage above the value of that redemp- tion, or in case any of the said persons shall be dead or otherwise redeemed, they, the said Stephen Van Cort- landt, Peter Jacobus Mai'ius and Johanes Kip, shall be accountable to me, or to the Governor for the time being, for the sum collected, or so much thereof as may be left, upon their redemption ; that it may be set apart for the like, or other pious uses, and for no other use or interest whatsoever. Given under my hand and seal, at Foi-t William Henry, this 8th day of June, 1693. Benjamin Fletcher.
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Page 209. — Marriage license granted to Josiah Hunt, Jr., and Bethra Fergueson, December 20, 1697.
Also to Richard Willett, and Mrs. Mary Willett. December 22, 1697.
Page 210. — A Proclamation, in Latin, from Gover- nor Benjamin Fletcher, to all Kectors, vicars, <fec., and especially to Thomas Wenham and Robert Liirting, Church Wardens of Trinity Church, in the city of New York, Announcing that the Rev. William Vesey had been appointed Rector of Trinity Church, then vacant, and that he is to be inducted to the office in the usual form.
Given under the Prerogative seal of said Province, December 25, 1697.
Announcement also in Latin, That by virtue of the above mandate, and in the presence of Rev. Dr. Henricus Selynus, Dutch minister in New York, and of the Rev. John Peter Minella, minister of the French Church, and Thomas Wenham and Robert Lurting, Church Wardens of Trinity Church ; the above named Rev. William Vesey was duly inducted, according to the usual form and custom, December 25, 1697.
In Testimony we have signed these presents, the day and year above said.
Henricus Selynus, Minister Neo Eboranencis Bel- gicus, Johanes f etrus Minella, Thomas Wenham, Rob- ert Lurting.
Page 211. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. Whereas Johanes De Hart lately died intestate. Letters of Administration are granted to his brother- in-law, Peter Jacobs Marinus, January 7, 169|-.
Page 212. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, Ac. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, February 12,
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169^, the last will of John Smith was proved, and his wife Anna confirmed as executrix.
Page 213. — John Smith. "In the name of God, Amen, the 9 day of June, 1694. I, John Smith, of the Ferry in Kings County, upon the Island of Nassau, being in health of body." I give and bequeath all the estate I have in the world, or which sliall be found to be mine at my decease, to my loving wife, Ann Smith, and I make her sole executor. (No witnesses named.)
Page 214. — Recorded for Colonel Caleb Heathcote, city of New York, May 55, 1696. l^irsuantto a war- rant unto us directed from his Excellency Colonel Ben- jamin Fletcher, Captain-General, <&c., bearing date the 23d of April last, requiring us to assist Colonel Caleb Heathcote as administrator of the estate of Humphrey Hull, vintner, late of New York, deceased; and as attoiney for Jane Spencei*, widow and administratrix of Samuel Spencer, deceased, the Pjincipal creditor of said ifumphrey Hull, In the making of an in- ventory, cfec.
June 18, 169|-. Ebenezer Willson, Wm. Sharpas, Roger Baker.
Inventoiy. Pipe of Madeira wine, £16; 3 gallons of Madeiia, 7^. Qd. ; 14 pounds of butter, 3^. Qd. ; Household goods, £118, 17^. Total, £984.
Page 221. — Marriage license granted to Kev. Wm. Vesey and Mi-s. Mary Reade, March 1, 169^.
Page 222. — Westchester, February 18, 1694. There appeared before me, William Barnes, Esq., thereunto Commissioned and appointed by wj*it of JJedimus Po- testatim^ under the seal of the Province, Colonel Caleb Heathcote, administrator to Humphi-ey Hull, deceased, and made oath upon the Holy Evangelists that the within is a just and true account of his ad- ministration of the goods and chattels of said deceased, so far set forth as to this day. Wm. Barnes.
Quietus granted Febj-uary 21, 169^.
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Page 223. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, Ac. Whereas John Lawrence, Esq., one of his Majesty's Council for the Province, by his humble petition, pre- sented to us, hath set forth that having a son named John, non compos 7nenti8j who is married and has an estate in Queens County ; And that the said John and his estate are now under the care and oversight of the Justices of the Peace, and that his wife is lately de- ceased, and his son come home to him, and his goods and chattels which are now in the possession of the Justice of the Peace, Upon his petition he is ap- pointed Guardian of the person and property of his said son John Lawrence, March 4, 1694.
Page 224. — Benjamin Fletchei-, Goveinor, <fec. Whereas John Dewsbury, late of Oyster Bay, died in- testate. Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Jane Dewsbury, and to William Bradford, of New York, Printer, as principal creditor, March 11, 169^.
Whereas (jeouge Lockhart, Chirurgeon, of New Yoi'k, lately died intestate, Lettei\s of Administration are granted to Major William Mei'iitt, as principal creditor, March 18, 169|.
Page 226. — Inventory of estate of Minie Johanes, late of Orange County, deceased. Taken by us, the appraisers appointed to the same, by virtue of an or- der of the Court of Mayor and Aldermen of New Yoj'k, March 27, 1693, Major Wm. Merritt, Captain Theunis De Kay. 100 Schepples of Wheat, £18, 5^. ; 9 Cows, £27; 1 Bull, £1, 10; 2 mares, £3; negro woman and child, £15. Sundry goods appraised by Flerus Willinse Krom and Meyndert Hendrickson, £8. Total, £110.
[Note. — Minie Johanes was one of the first settlers at Ilaverstraw, where he owned an extensive tract of land. Flerus Willinse Krom was the owner of a large tract called the Krom Patent, lying between the
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Hudson River and the Highlands. The descendants of Flerus Krom are still numerous in Rockland County.]
Page 237. — Account of Colonel Stephen Van Cort- landt as administrator. *' Mynie Johanis was in- debted to me when he dyed the Sum of £106, 9^., whereupon I took letters of administration. To cash paid for Letters of administration, £2, 145. Quietus granted March 19, 169f
Page 228. — Whereas Thomas Lynch, mariner, of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of adminis- tration are granted to his wife Ann, March 31, 1698.
Page 229. — Richmond County, the 6 day of April, Anno Dom. 1698.
A true and just inventory taken of the goods and money of the deceased Mi\ John Lecounte, taken be- fore Eph^im Taylor, John Bellvealsea, Charles Mar- shall, and Peter Maydbone, Constable. 9 cows, £27 ; 6 calves, £4 ; 6 shoats, £3 ; 2 young oxjen, £6.15 ; 100 Schepples rye, £12.10s. ; one old negro man, £20; 5 young steers, £12.10. Total, £385. "To one silver cu]), 5 silver spoons, 2 silver forks, and one silver dram cup to be left for the child Yonese, the daughter of Mr. John Lecounte, till she comes of age." This is a true inventory taken })efore me, Ephraim Taylor, and appraised by us, Isaac Corbett, John Bellveallsea, Charles Marshall, John Lecounte, Abraham Loker- man.
Page 230. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General and Govei'nor in Chiefe of the Province of New Yolk, The Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, and of all the Territoryes depending upon the same in America, and vice Admirall of the same, Captain-Gren- eral and Governor in Chiefe of the militia and of all the Forces by sea and land within the Colonyes of Rhode Island and Connecticutt, and the Provinces of
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East and West New Jei-sey, and of all the Forts and Places of strength within the same. To all to whom these Presents shall come or may concerne, Greet- ing. Know ye that at New York, on the 18th day of April, 1698, the will of Richard Glover was proved, and his wife, Maiy Glover, is confirmed as executor.
Pasre 231. — Richard Glover. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Richard Glover, Commander of the Brigantine ' Amity,' now riding in the Road at Barba- does, being in good health." Leaves one half of his estate to his wife Mary, and the other half to his two children, Richard and JElizabeth, and makes his wife sole executrix.
Dated August 18, 1696. Witnesses, Randall Stredts, Thomas Thornhill, John Pye.
Page 232. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, <fec. Whereas James WETHKRBf, mariner, lately died intestate, on a voyage to Guinea, Letters of administration are granted to Francis Lecounte, of New York, vintner, April 18, 1698.
Whereas John Haggard, of Barbadoes, merchant, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Matthew Ling, of New York, merchant, April 18, 1698.
Page 234. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- (leneral, <fec. To all to whom these Presents shall come. Know ye that at New Yoi'k, April 19, 1698, the last will of John Holmes was proved, and Mag- dalena his wife is confirmed as executoi-.
John IIolmks. " In the Name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, John Holmes, farmer in New York County, considering the mortality of all men." I leave to my son, Geoi'ge Holmes, a horse for his own use. Leaves to his wife Magdalena
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the use of all his estate to enable her to bring up the children, George, Ann, Janeke, Priscilla, and Magda- lena, causing them to be instructed in an art or trade according to their capability. After the decease of his wife, the whole estate is to go to the children. Dated April 3, 1689.
Page 236. — Recoi'ded for Win. Lecounte. " Memo- randum of what is due to me, Wm. Lecounte, by the late James Latys." £1,300, money lent. 16,000 pounds of sugar, in goods and merchandizes, at £5 the thousand, £80. For his half of the Brigantine named " La Pointe de Sable," which hath been 6 months at his service, at 200 pounds of sugar by day, makes my one half 18,000 pounds of sugar. For three years of my service upon his Plantation, with use of my ne- groes, by virtue of Letters of Attorney to me directed at St. Christophers by the said deceased, bearing date March 19, 1688, by which it appears that I transported myself, purposely from St. Christophers, for the direc- tion of the affaii's and Plantations of said deceased, as I have declared by a petition to the Governor bear- ing date as the Letters of administration granted to me by his Honour.
My requests for my salary for the said time of 3 years, with my negro man, is £.^60. For intei'est of said il,300 for 3 years at 6 per cent., £234.
Due to Mr. Deschamps, £2S. To Mr. De Bonrepas, £54. The debts of said deceased amount to the sum of £2,226, and 18,000 pounds of sugar. Wm. Lecounte.
Page 237. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, <fec. Whereas Richard Travin, mariner, lately died intestate, in a voyage to Guinea, Letters of administration are granted to George Ressoricks, vintner, his next relation. May 5, 1698.
Page. 238. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, <fec. Whereas Thomas Bedient lately died
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intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow, Mary Bedient, May 7, 1697.
Whereas Elizabeth Bradshaw, late of Albany, lately died intestate, Lettei-s of administration are granted to her eldest son, Francis Salisbury, May 23, 1698.
Page 241. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, &c. Whereas Jeremiah Bukroughs, late of Newtown, upon Long Island, who while swimming after a canoe, adrift, was drowned, and died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Joseph Bur- roughs, his brother. May 25, 1698.
Page 242. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- Genei'al, <fec. To all to whom these presents may come, Greeting. Know ye that at New York, on May 28, 1698, the last will of Captain John Youngs, late of his Majesty's Council, was proved, and his son Thomas Youngs is confirmed as executor.
Page 243. — John Youngs. " In the name of God, Amen. This 20 day of February, 169f , I, John Youngs, of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, Esq., being in perfect health, I give and commit 103^ soul to Almighty God, and my body to the earth to be decently interred by my executor, hereinafter mentioned, according to my estate and Quality." I leave all my houses, lands, and meadows, all and singular, unto my son, Thomas Youngs, his heirs and assigns forever. I leave two thirds of all household goods to my two daughters, Deborah Longwoith and Maitlia Gardiner. I also give them two silver spoons, and four books a piece, such as my executor shall ap])oint them. I leave the other half of my household goods to my son Thomas. I give my grand son, Daniel Youngs, 6 shil- lings. Makes son Thomas executor.
Witnesses, Simon Grover, Jonathan Horton, Giles
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Silvester. Proved before Stephen Van Cortlandt by tlie oath of Giles Silvester and Jonathan Horton, May 28, 1698, and the executor took the oath of executor- ship. David Jamieson, Sec.
Page 244. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, &c. Whereas Timothy Archambaud, mari- ner, died intestate, Letters of administration are grant- ed to Mary his widow, June 20, 1698.
Page 245. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, &c. Know ye that at New York, on tne 25 of June, 1698, the will of Isaac Stevenson, annexed, was proved, and his wife Mai'garet is confirmed as ex- ecutor.
Page 246. — Isaac Stevenson. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Isaac Stevenson, of New York, mariner, being in bodily health." I leave to my wife Margaret, my whole estate, to her and her heirs forever. "I doe committ my dear children to the care and tuition of my said wife, for further nurture, as she shall see cause to bring them up." Makes his wife executor. Leaves to his eldest son Peter, £3, when of age, in honor of his birth right.
Datecl May 11, 1688. (No witnesses named.)
Page 248. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, <fec. Whereas Magdalena Bansher lately died intestate. Letters of Administration are granted to her brother, Isaac Songeam, June 29, 1698.
Page 249. — Inventory of estate of Johanes De Hart, appraised March 28, 1698. Registered for Peter Ja- cobs Murius. 5 Silver spoons, 6 ounces, at 7s, £2, 2. Coyned silver, £3, 13, 3. Total, £29, 7.
Theunis De Kay, Andrew Teller^
Page 250. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, &c. Whereas John Hoare lately died intes-
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tate, Letters of administration ai'e granted to Michael Howden, of New York, " vintner," as principal creditor, August 9, 1698.
Page 251. — Marriage license granted to William Walton and Mary Sandford, August 30, 1698.
Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-General, Ac.
Know ye that at New York, 1698, the last will of
Nicholas Stuyvesant was proved, and his wife Eliza- beth is confirmed as executor.
Page 252. — Nicholas Stuyvesant. "In the name of God, Amen, this 13 day of August, 1698. I, Nicho- las Stuyvesant, of the Bowery, in the city of New York, Gentleman, V>eing at the present sick and weak." I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my estate, both real and personal, lying in the Bowery in New York, or in any- other place, (luring her life. After her decease, then to my three children, Petrus, Geiardus, and Anna. I leave to my eldest son Petrus, one negro boy over and above his third. When my daughter Anna is married, the whole estate is to be inventoried and her shai'e paid to her. Makes his wife executrix. (Witnesses not named.)
Page 254. — Marriage license granted to George Sydenham and Elizabeth Stuyvesant, November 4, 16U8.
Kichard, Earl of Bellomont, Cai)tain-General, cfea Whereas Ankk Janse lately died leaving a will of which a copy is annexed, Letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, John Anke, 1698.
Page 255. — Anke Jans Van Huys. " In the name of our Lord, Amen. Whereas I, Ankie Janse Van H[uy>*, of the Town of Flat])U8h, in Kings County, con- sidering th(» certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hoiH', And not willing to depart out of this world
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before he should have disposed of his woi'ldly estate." Leaves " to his eldest son, John Anke, procured by his lawful wife Magdalena Anke," £1, 4s. in money. Leaves to " all his children, procured by his first wife, Magda- lena Anke, deceased, and to the children of his present wife, Geetie Ankes, procured by her first husband, John Jacobse, that are named and baptized Anke," each 6 shillings. Leaves all estate, houses and lands, to his wife Geetie for life, and then to his childi*en by his fii^st wife Magdalena, viz., Anatie, wife of Dirck Janse Waertman, and the two children of Geetie Anke de- ceased, procured by Joost Fransen, viz., Sara Joosten, and Magdalena Joosten for one share. And Janettie Anke, wife of Ryne Aertsen, Jan Anke, Pontus Anke, Abigail, wife of Lippit Petei-se, Jacobus Anke, and Famettie wife of Jan Stevense. And to the children of his present wife Geetie, procured by her first hus- band Jan Jacobse, viz.. Lysbett Janse, wife of Dirck Janse Van Sutphen, and Eva Janse, wiiFe of Jan Anke. Dated May 15, 1694.
Page 257 — Inventory of estate of Captain Thomas Lynch, of the goods in the hands of his wife, Ann Lynch. Received of Mr. Andrew Taylor, for his ne- groes on board the Sloop *^ Peter," £1 25 ; For his ^ of Sloop Peter, JG21, 18 ; Negro man sold to Johanes Van Cortlandt, £42 ; To ^ part of 2 negro women,
; 12 pounds of beeswax, 12^. Total amount,
£229.
New York, October 3, 1698. Then appeared Ann Lynch before his Excellency, Richard, Earl of Bello- mont, and made oath to the correctness of the account, etc.
Page 257. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, &c. To all, &c. Know ye that at New
York, , before me the will of Catharine Blanck
wsLH proved, and the executors named in the said will were duly confirmed, , 1698.
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Page 258. — Catharine Blanok. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Catharine Blank, widow of Julian Blank, being under bodily indisposition." " I leave to my son, Symon Barentsen, 30 shillings, in full for all
Eretenee he may have to my estate, real and personal ; e having been sufficiently provided for, during the life of ray husband, Jurian Blanok ; having received one half of a sloop, a wedding dinner, 2 wedding suits, a cloak, a fine red broad clotn waist coat, with silver thread buttons, one half dozen fine Holland shirts, one half dozen striped Calico neck cloths, an oyen brigg feather bed, two new blankets, and had his diett, for two years after he was married." " And whereas my eldest son, Jurian Blanck, in consideration of JG3, 12«. and a Bible by me to him given, hath released all claim to my estate, except such part as I have be- queathed to him," I leave all my estate to be divided into seven equal parts and leave thus to my children, viz. : Jurian and Nicholas Blanck, Elsie, widow of Albert Busch, Antie, widow of George Brewerton, Catalyna, wife of Frans Boon, Cleasie, wife of Victor Bickers, and the children of my deceased daughter Margaret, wife of Philip Smith, deceased, viz. : Philip, Margaret, Caetjie and Mary. And whereiis my son, Nicholas Blanck, being moved with compassion for the children of his sister Margaret, hath paid for their maintenance and necessaries the sum of £106, 9^. lid. besides other charges he has suffered as administrator of Philip Smith, deceased. If the children do not re- pay him then their share is to be sold to repay him. Makes her sous, Jurian and Nicholas Blanck, and Frans Boon, Victor Birker, Elsie JJlanck, Edward Busch, Caetje Blanck, and Abraham Brewerton, ex- ecutors.
Dated September 1, 1698. (Not witnessed.)
Page 260. — Richard, Earl of Belloniont, Captain- General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye, that at New York, October 16, 1698, the will of Thomas Milton
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was pioved, and his wife Christian confirmed as exec- utor.
Page 261. — ^Thomas Milton. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Milton, late of New York, but now of London, beinff of perfect memory." I leave to my eldest brother, jreter Milton, one guinea to buy him a ring, and the same to my brother, William Milton. Leaves rest of estate to his wife Christian and makes her sole executrix.
Dated October 26, 1697.
Page 262. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, on the 12 of October, 1698, the last will of Gerritt Jansen Roos, annexed, was proved, and , John Von G elder, Jacob De Moree, and Jacob Boelen are con- firmed as executors.
Page 263. — Gerritt Jansen Roos. *' In the name of God, Amen, this 3d day of September, 1697, I, Gerritt Jansen Roos, of the city of New York, carpen- ter, being in sound and perfect health." I leave to my eldest son, Peter Roos, living at Utrecht, in Hol- land, £100. I leave to Peter Gerrittse Roos, the eld- est son of my son, Peter Roos, one silver tumbler, and the same to Gerritt Jansen Roos, the eldest son of Johanes Roos. Also a silver tumbler to Gerritt Pro- vost, the eldest son of my eldest daughter, Cornelia, wife of Elias Provost. I leave to Geriitt Johanes Roos, and Aeltie Roos, children of my deceased son, Johanes Roos, their maintenance out of my estate until they are able to maintain themselves, and they are to be put to school until such time as they shall have learned to read and write, and they are to have £78 which I have of their father's estate. The rest of estate is to be divided into five parts, and given to his son Peter, the children of his son Johanes, deceased, to his daughter Cornelia, wife of Jacob de Moree, to
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his daughter Affie, wife of Johanes Van Gelder, and " to Anuatie Elswaert, daughter of my daughter Ael- tie procured by John Elswaeii." And whereas I have sold a house and lot in Albany, which belonged to my son Johanes, and also a tract of land in said county, for £78, the children of my son Johanes are to have the same. Makes Jacob De Moree, Johanes Van Gelder, and Jacob Boelen executors. (Names of wit- nesses not given.)
Page 265. — Inventory of estate of John Dewsbury, of Oyster Bay, taken by John Feck and John Town- send, by virtue of a warrant issued by Edward White, Justice of the Peace, of Oyster Bay. 1 negro man, 2 negro women and one child, j657 ; 3 weavers' looms, wnth gear to the same, £10; 20 bushels of wheat, £6 ; 70 bushels of wheat in the straw at 4s. 9d. per bushel ; 40 bushels of oats in the straw, at Is. 3d. per bushel. Total amount, £26.
Page 267. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York, November 29, 1695, the last will of Peter Bourdbtt was proved, and Samuel Bourdett is confirmed as executor.
Page 268. — Peter Bourdett. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Peter Bourdett, being very sick." I leave to my dear father, Stephen Bourdett, two thirds of all my estate during his life, and after his decease, to the children of my brothers. I leave the other third to my brother Samuel, and make him sole exec- utor.
Dated November 7, 1698.
Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New Yoi*k, on October 3, 1698, the last will of Obadiau Wilkins was proved, and his wife Martha confirmed as executor.
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Obadiah Wilkins. " This witnesseth that Obadiab Wilkins, of Gravesend, upon Long Island, being in perfect memory." I make my wife Martha sole exec- utrix of this will. I leave to my son William the Plantation or lot No. 13, being m Gravesend, and which was formerly my fathers, William Wilkins; when my son William comes of age or doth many. And if another son should be born unto me I leave him one of the lots which I now live upon, and which I bought of Thomas Delavall. The other Plantation that I live upon I leave to my three daughters, Elea- nor, Rebecca, and Ann Wilkins, but if another daugh- ter should be born then the plantations which I bought of Thomas Delavall are to be divided between them. Leaves the rest of estate to his wife. ''This being my will and pleasure for to do, I have set my hand this 25 day of the first month called March, 1682. Codi- cil dated 26 day of first month called March, 1696. I appoint my friends, in whom I repose confidence, Sam- uel Spicer, Wm. Williamson, Wm. Golding, and John Tilton, Jr., to assist my wife in the care of my chil- dren. One of the 2 lots which I bought of Thomas Delavall I have exchanged with Samuel Spicer, and I am to have an equal quantity from him next to my house. For one piece of land adjoining to the Town house, he hath bought of me and paid for it. And a 15 acre lot of mine adjoining to John Cook I did ex- change with him for one of his lots which was for- merly Cumpton's. And I likewise exchanged my 4 acre lot near the meadow gate with John Tilton, Jr., for his land in the Seller neck. I give my wife full power to sell or exchange land for the best advantage.
Page 271. — John Adams Metselaer. "In the name of God, Amen, this 20th day of January, 1695. I, John Adams Metselaer, of New Voi-k, being sick, do make this my last will." I leave to my eldest son Abraham Metselaer my large Dutch Bible and 6 shill- ings in money, in full of all demands as being my
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eldest son. The rest of the estate is left to his wife for life, " and to leave it to such persons as she shall see meet." I make my wife Gertruy sole executor.
Witnesses, Hermanus Burger, Johanes Van Vorst, Wm. Huddlestone.
November 24, 1698. This day came before me Hermanns Burger and Johanes Van Vorst, both of this city, and being sworn say that they saw the within named John Adams Metselaer execute the within in- strument as his last will, etc.
Stephen Van Cortlandt.
Page 272. — Gertruy Metselaer. In the name of God, Amen, this 10 day of June, 1697. I, Gertruy Metselaer, of New York, being veiy sick." I leave to my eldest son's son Johanes six shillings in full of all demands. To my son Abraham, 1 shilling, and to my daughters, Mary and Barbara, the same. All the rest of estate is left to her son Hendrick and makes him executor.
WitnCvSses, Peter Cavalier, John Watts, Thomas Carrs. Proved, before Colonel Stephen Van Cort- landt, November 24, 1698.
Page 273. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,
etc. Know ye that at New York on the day of
1698, the last will of Jonathan Wright was
proved, and his wife Sarah was confirmed as executor.
Pasre 274. — Jonathan Wright. In the name of God, Amen. I, Jonathan Wright, of Flushing, in Queens County, being sick and weak declare this to be my last will and testament. I leave to my wife Sarah all that my homestead where I now live, with the dwelling house, barns and orchard, during her life, to improve the same for her maintenance. After her death I bequeath the same to my three sons, John, Charles, and Job equally. I leave to my son Jonathan a 10 acre lot of land which has been confirmed to him
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by a deed of gift. I leave to my son David a cei'tain 20 acre lot of ground where he doth now live. I leave to my son Samuel my other 20 acre lot lying by David's, provided he shall settle upon the same. I leave to my son Richard my other ten acre lot of ground. I leave to my two sons Heniy and George each 20 shillings. I leave to my four daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, and Hannah, each 20 shillings. Leaves to wife Sarah all movables within doors and without doors during her life, and makes her executor. Dated November 5, 1698. (No witnesses named.)
Page 276. — Richard, Eai*l of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York this
day of 1698, the last will of Christiana
Teller was proved, and Leonard Lewis and Samuel Staats were confirmed as executoiu
Christian Teller. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, Christian Wessells, widow of Jacob Teller, late of this city, mariner, l)eing sick in body." Whereas my dear and well beloved husband, Jacob Teller, hath by his will dated August 7, 1696, of which I was appointed ex- ecutrix, been pleased to dispose of his estate in the following manner, viz., that all the estate should be equally divided between myself and our daughter, Anna Margaret Teller. I dispose of my part as fol- loweth. 1 give to Mr. Jellis Provost of this city one mourning suit of cloth. I give the rest of my estate to my daughter, Anna Margaret Teller. My executors are to sell all personal property excepting wearing ap- parall and gold and silver plate, and to ])ay the money to my daughter when of age or when she is married. If my daughter should die, then the estate is to go to my relations, namely: To my brother, Gerardus Wes-
selU, to my sister, Gertruyd Wessells, widow of
Minister, my sister, Mariah Wessells, wife of Richard Ashiield, and to my sister, Aeltie Wessells, wife of
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Isaac De Reimer. Makes Mr. Samuel Staats, chi- rurgeon, and Mr. Leonard Lewis, executors, "and tbey are to put my daughter to board with Mr. Geestie Dethys, or at my orother De Reimer's, and she is to be instructed in such arts, sciences, or tongues convenient for her, as can be leai*ned in this Province."
Dated September 17, 1698.
Page 280. — Patrick Meade. In the name of God, Amen. I, Patrick Meade, of Barbadoes, merchant, U|>on the first day of October last, before my depart- ure from the Island of Barbadoes, did make my last will and testament, therein making and appointing my worthy friend. Captain Charles Thomas, my executor, and my wife Frances executrix, and upon full con- sideration have thought it convenient to make some addition and alterations, being now sick and weak. As foi* the legacy of j650 I left to my good friend Mr. Dominick Arthurd, mv desire is that my executors give order to Mr. Wm. Douglass, merchant of Philadel-
f)hia, for the payment of ^60 in lieu of said legacy. I eave to Mr. John Smart, of Barbadoes, £10. To Mr. Wm. Moore and Mr. Edward Funnell, of Barbadoes, each a ring of 40 shillings value. I leave to Mrs. Cath-* ai'ine Ha warding, wife of Mr. Thomas Ha warding, mercliant, of New York, £10, to buy her a piece of plate. To my landlady, Mrs. Ann Lind, of New York, widow, £10. What estate I have in Philadelphia I deftire Mi*. William Douglass to receive, and send it to my (iXfHHitors in Barbadoes, and Mr. Thomas Ha- warding is to collect my estate iu New York. I ap- j)()int my worthy friend. Captain Charles Thoms, executor. I do order and appoint Mr. Thomas Ha- warding, merchant, to take care of my funeral in New York an<l to l)ury me in such decent manner as he shall think fit.
Dated December 11, 1698. Witnesses, John Van Sant, William Adams, John Tudor.
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Page 282. — William Penn, Absolute Proprietor and Goveinor of the Province of Pennsylvania. To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye that upon the day of the date hereof, an authentic and authorized copy of the last will of James Metcalfe, late of the island of Barbadoes, merchant, was com- pared with the original entered in the Secretaiy's office of said Island, and proved before Francis Bond, Esq., President of his Majesty's Council for said Island, January, 1697. He, the said James Metcalfe, having goods in divei-s places in this Province of Pennsyl- vania, Letters of Administration are granted to Lis widow Elizabeth Metcalfe, Januaiy 9, 169|-. William Markham, by the Lieutenant-Governor's Command,
Barbadoes. Francis Bond, Esq., President of his Majesty's Council for the Island of Barbadoes. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that upon the day of the date hereof, Thomas Poor, one of the Clerks of the Secretary's office, personally came before me and made oath that the annexed copy of the will of James Metcalfe was by him carefully com- pared with the Record in the Secretary's office. In Testimony I have set my hand and caused his Majes- ty's Great Seal, appointed for this and the others of the Caribee Islands, to be hereunto appended.
Dated January 10, 1697. Francis Bond.
Page 283. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, James Metcalfe^ of the Island of Barbadoes, merchant, being weak in body." I direct my body to be buried at the discretion of Mr. George Mackenzie. I leave to my brother, Nicholas Metcalfe, of Glenford Bridge, in the County of Lincoln, England, £171, being the l)allance of ye account of Mr. Wni. Knight, dated in Cadiz, 1696. Also 35 jars of olives, on the ship " Unity." 1,400 pounds of raisins, 1,950 pounds of Castile soap, also wine and brandy in the house of Mr. Geoige Mackenzie, in Barbadoes. Leaves to " Wm.
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Sibley my nephew, son of Wm. Sibley, of Lincoln, England, j670, to be put in the hands of Mr. Geoi-ge Goland, of Glenford Bridge, Lincoln, England." "To the other two children of my sister Elizabeth, £10. To my sister, Ann Bristol, £30. To my nephew, Wm. Metcalfe, son of my brother, Wm. Metcalfe, of Glen- ford Bridge, England, £10, and the same to his brothers James and Peter. To my sister Hannah, £50.'' Mentions ^ of the sloop Dolphin, of which Nicholas Andrew is master, and J of the Ship " Unity " as be- ing his property. Makes his wife Elizabeth executor. I)ated June 11, 1697. Witnesses, Elizabeth Dealy, John Kay, Richard Edgerton. Proved by oath of John Ray, October 26, 1697.
Page 287. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. Know ye tliat at New York, on the 15 of March, 169|, the last will of Michael Toosk was proved, and Mrs. Susanah De Pue is confirmed as executrix. " In the Name of God, Amen. I, Michael Toose, Gentleman, of New York, btnng in good and perfect memory." I leave to my loving friend, Susanah De Pue, of New York, all real and personal property, and appoint her sole executor.
Dated March 6, 169f.
Fort AVilliam Henry, in New York, on the 15 ol March, 169|, there appeared Edward Marshall and Samuel Blagg before his Excellency, Richard, Earl ol Bellomont, Captain-General and Governor, etc., and made oath that they were present and did see the Tes tator sc^al, ])ubHsh, and declare the witliin testament a?: his last will. And Susanah De Pue also appeared and took tlie oath as executor. Matthew Clarkson, Sec.
Page 288. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor etc. Know ye that at New York, on the 21 day oJ March, l(>9f, the last will of Thomas Lawrence was proved, and liis wife Mary Lawrence and Henry Cole man were confirmed as executors.
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Page 289. — Thomas Lawrence. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Lawrence, of New York, be- ing now bound on a voyage, and knowing that all flesh is mortal." I leave to ray wife Mary Lawrence, one third of all my -estate, both real and pei'sonal. The other two thirds I leave to my children when of age. (Names not given,) I make and appoint ray wife Mary, and my fnend Henry Coleman of New York, butcher, executors.
Dated May 20, 169f.
Page 290. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, <fec. Whereas John Stout, late of Jamaica, died while on a voyage from Jamaica to New York, on board the Sloop " Content,'' Captain Luke Gall, Com- raander. Letters of administraticm are granted to Thomas Wenham of New York, his trustee, April 20, 1699.
Page 290. — Captain Wend ham. Sir. This comes to advise you that 1 not having my health in Jamaica was a coming to New York in hopes that the air might do me good. But God who is the Ruler and Sovereign of all things, has been pleased to lay his hand upon me to this degree that 1 am exceedingly weak. Also a gi-eat mistake for in coming away in haste left all ray papers and accounts behind. Sir, I desire you at the arrival of the Ship " Content," Captain Luke Gall, Cora- mander, with the cargo, that you will make all dispatch you can to returne here to Jaraaica. Also here is raore goods that I have ordered into your hands, as follows. Spices, Sole leather, 100 hides. Muscovado Sugar, 7 Hogsheads, 100 dozen of Lamp black, 3 bags of money, 53 Spanish pistoles, 1 small cask of old pewter. In the three bags are contained 1,200 pieces of 8, weighty money. Sir, my will and order is that you will first sell three quarters of the Ship upon my ac- count ; the Comraanders pnvilege excepted. Sir, Pray supply the Commander with what money he has occa- sion for and you will oblige me. John Stout
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Page 292. — Daniel De Hart. "In the name of God, Amen. July the 9, 1689. I, Daniel De Hart, of New York, Doctor, being sick, do make this, my last will." I leave all my estate to my wife, Martha De Hart, and make her my sole executrix, and do make and declare this to be my last will and Testament.
The above will, to the certain knowledge of us, the subscribers, being all present, ear and eye witnesses to the same, was absolutely the last will and testa- ment of the above said Doctor Daniel De Hart And to the end that right might take place, as also being the especial request of our deceased friend, have hereby and with clear consciences to this, our certificate, sub- sci ibed, and not only soe, but aie also ready when oc- casion shall us thereto require, to depose the same upon our respective oaths, as witness our hands. Hartman Wessels, John Cavalier, Jan Otto Van Tuyl, Cornelius Jan Van Tuyl.
This 10th of April, 1690, appeared before us, Hart- man Wessels and gave his oath on the Bible that the above written instrument is the real will and Testa- ment of Daniel De Hai-t.
Samuel Edsall, Content Titus, Justices.
Also sworn to by Geritt Janse Van Tuyl and Ger- truyd Janse Van Tuyl, alias van Pelt, before
Barent Janse, Justice.
Page 294. — Marriage license granted to Richard Sackett and Margery Sleade, May 11, 1699.
[Note. — Richard Sackett owned a tract of land on the north side of Cherry street, east of Pearl street, and from him the street denved its original name of ''Sackett's street."— W. 8. P.]
Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all to whom these may come. Know ye, that at New York, on the 8th of April, 1699, the last will of Sam- uel Ver Planck, of New York, was proved, and his wife Ariante confirmed as executrix.
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Page 295. — " In the name of God, Amen. The 6 of September, 1698. I, Samuel Ver Planck, of New York, being of sound and perfect health of body, but desirous to settle things in order, do make this, my last will and testament. I leave to my eldest son Gulian Ver Planck, in preference to all other gifts, the sum of £5 when he comes of age or happens to marry. I leave to my wife Aryantie, during her widowhood, the full use of all my estate, real and personal, or that shall come to me by inheritance from my honorable father, Mr. Gulian Ver Planck, deceased, or from my honorable mother, Henrica Ver Planck, now the wire of Jacob Kip. After the decease of my wife the whole estate is left to ray children, Maria, Hannah, and Gulian Ver Planck, " and to the rest of my children which I shall happen by the blessing of God still to procure." Makes his wife sole executor. (Names of witnesses not given.)
Page 297. — Marriage license granted to Joseph Blydenburgh and Catherine De Hart. May 19,
1699.
MaiTiage license granted to Abraham Gouverneur and Mary Milbourne. May 1(>, 1699.
[Note. — Mary Milbouine was the daughter of Ja- cob Leisler. Her first husband shared the fate of his famous but ill fated father in law.]
Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Know ye, that at New York, the 15 day of May, 1699, the last will of John Laurence was proved and Letters of administration granted to his widow, Su- sannah Laurence.
Paf^e 298. — John Laurence. **In the name of God Alniiorhty, Amen. This 7th day of January, 1698, I, Jolin Laurence, Sr., citizen of New York, in America, being in perfect health but well stricken in years, being
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above 80 years of age, and calling to remembrance the mortality of this transitory life." " I direct my body to be buried in such place where it shall please my heii's and executors to appoint, with the decency that they shall think meet according to my Quality and the estate I leave." The houses wherein I dwell in New York are to be at the disposal of me and my wife dur- ing our lives. Together with the rents of the house and land in Smith's Vly. All goods and property to be at his wife's disposal, except such goods as have been given to our daughter Martha, widow of Thomas Snowfell, who hath lived with me since her husband went from her, being now above seventeen years. And as concerns my estate in land as a patentee in Hemp- stead and Flushing and the only survivor in both, m Queens County, to be divided, with all the privileges whatsoever, granted by Patent to me, as appears under the hand and seal of Colonel Richard NichoUs, then Governor; bearing date June 15, 1665. Which lands I order to be divided to each of my children, John, Thomas, Martha, widow of Thomas Snowfell, and Su- sannah, wife of Gabriel Minveille. After the death of my wife all the estate in New York is also to be di- vided among the children. Leaves legacies to " my daughter Willingham's children," and to " the daughter of my son Joseph," to be at the discretion of my exec- utors. " And so, I pray God to bless them as my children and make them his children by faith and love in Christ." Makes his wife executor, and his son in law, Gabriel Minveille, and his son Thomas, and daugh- ter Martha to assist her. (Names of witnesses not given.)
Page 301. — Marriage license granted to Jacobus Provost and Mary Vanderpool, May 31, 1699.
John Nanfan, Esq., Lieutenant-Govei'nor and Coni- mander-inChiefe of the Province of New York. To all to whom these presents shall come. Know ye that
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at New York, on the 5th day of June, 1699, the last will and testament of Peter Janse Langendike was proved, and Francis Wessells and Dirck Bensen were confirmed as executors.
Page 302. — Peter Janse Langendike. "In the name of God, Amen. This 15 day of March, 1698, I, Peter Janse Van Langendike, being sick of body." Leaves to his wife Gertruyde the use of all estate till his children come of age. My son John is to receive 50 shillings in full of his pretence of being my eldest son and heir at law. Makes his wife and Francis Wessells and Dirck Benson executors.
Page 304. — John Hoore. " In the name of God, Amen. I, John Hoore, of the Island of Jamaica, cooper, now resident in New York, being in sound and peiTect health, and beinff now bound on a voyage to sea in the good ship called the * John and Rebecca,' and not knowing how Aliniglity God may deal with me." In case of my death 1 make this my last will. I leave to my son, John, when of age, all my estate in Jamaica or elsewhere. I leave to my daughter Eleanor, £100. If she die without issue, then to be paid to my wife Rebecca. I leave to my beloved iriend Mr. Thomas Wenham, my negro woman called Shoutone. Leaves household goods, &c., to his wife Rebecca, and makes her executor.
Dated October 10, 1695.
Page 308. — Then received of Mr. Leanord Huygens De Kleyn the sum of £35, V2s. 6d. in full of the witliin mentioned letter of attorney, being the sum therein mentioned with 5 per cent, commission beings deducted.
Page 309. — Marriage license granted to Richard Lawrence and Charity Clarke, September 24, 1699,
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Page 311. — Inventory of estate of John Symkam, re- corded for John Roome, administrator, February 21, l70f. 1 boat and furniture sold to Abraham Kermit, £40. Total amount. £110. " Inventory taken in the
Sresence of JohnTerbout and Garett Onclebei'g by me, ohn Tudor." Paid to the Secretary for Lettei^s of Administration, £3, Is. To John Dally for funeral charges, £4, 11, 7. This account was exhibited for a just and true account of the goods, etc., of John Symkam, by Administrator of said estate, February 20, 170f. Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.
Page 313. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Lam- BEBTSE, late of Bedford, in Kings County. Taken by Jeremias Remsen and Charles Bretse})loon, two free- holders of said County, the 15 of February, 170f. 1 negro boy called Harry, about 14 years old, £50 ; 2 cows, 7 years old each, £6 ; 1 old silver beaker, 1 silver spoon, 1 silver dram cup of ^ gill, and a little silver spoon for a child, £4, 8^. Total amount, £85. Cor- nelius Vanderhoorne, Elizabeth Vanderhoorne.
Exhibited as a true account of the administration of all and singular the goods, <fec., of Thomas Lambertse deceased. Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.
Page 314. — Inventory of the estate of Jeremias Westerhaut, taken by Guysbert Van Imburgh, Nich- olas Rosevelt, and John Jansen. 1 house and ground within the city, £300 ; 8 pieces of Arabian gold, £4, 165 ; 10 gold rings, weight 1 ounce, 2 pennyweights, £5, lOi?; 2 gold ear rings, enameled, £1, 10; cash, £51, 16; In wrought plate, 70 ounces, 7 pennyweight, £24, 128. Total amount, £559.
This Inventory was exhibited by Nicholas Rosevelt, Garritt Van Imburgh, and Jan Jansen as a true and just account of the goods and chattels of Jeremias Wester- haut deceased, March 6, 170f. Cornbury.
Page 318. — Inventory of estate of Judaii Samuel, Recorded at the request of Moses Levy, administrator.
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Hebrew Bible. 5 Hebrew books. Total amount, £ 1 50. Exhibited by John Bridges as a true and perfect in- ventory, September 2, 1702.
Registered ^t ye request of Captain George Rogers, as administrator of the goods left in Captain Staple- ton's cabin after his decease, in the hands of Captain George Rogers. 6 rings. 1 Indian sash. (Many ar- ticles of personal adornment but no value stated.) Ex- hibited as a true inventoiy of the goods, etc., of Cap- tain Robert Stapleton, March 9, 170f. Combury.
Page 320. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Helliker, taken at the request of Alderman Jacob Baelen and Dirck Ten Eyck, October 5, 1702. House and lot, £250. J of a house on Broad st., £50. 3 pieces of 8, 18s. Johanes Van Gelder, Wm. Huddlestone.
This account was exhibited as a just and true ac- count of the administration of the estate of Wm. Helliker, deceased, by Jacob Boelen and Dirck Ten Eyck, administrators, March 23, 170f. Cornbury.
Page 321. — Inventory of the estate of Gabriel Thompson, alias Stridells, of New York. Taken by Jacobus D'Honeur and Jan Jansen, October 19, 1702. House and ground. House not finished, £280. Sil- ver Tankard, 24 ounces, at 7s, 6d, £12, 15s. 2 full pipes of Madeira wine, £50. 100 gallons Madeira wine, £20. 40 gallons of Brandy at 12s, £24. 5 gal- lons of Kum, £1, 5s. Total amount, £604. Exhibited as a true account of estate of Gabriel Thompson, de- ceased, by Isaac Van Laer, April 3, 1703.
Cornbury.
Pajj^e 323. — Inventory of estate of Margaret Dun- CAN. Taken by direction of Joseph Latham, admmis- trator, March 20, 170|. 6 silver spoons, 1 Tankard, 1
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Porringer, weight 29 ounces 18 pennyweights, at 7e> 3d, £10, 19s, 9d. Total amount, £98.
Jeremiah Tothill, Wm. Anderson.
New York, April ye 6, 1703. There appeared be- fore his Excellency, Edward, Viscount Corubury, Cap- tain-General and Governor in Chief of the Province of New York, Joseph Latham, and declared in the name of God, under the penalty of peijury, that the above was a true and perfect inventory and account of the goods of Margaret Duncan deceased. Cornbury.
[Note. — The above form of attestation was required of Quakers, and would indicate that Joseph Latham belonged to that sect.]
Page 325. — Recorded at the request of Abraham Howell and John Wicke, executors of the will of William Barker. An Inventory of the goods, etc., of Mr. Wm. Barker, merchant, of New York, and ap- praised by Samuel Cooper and Thomas Topping in Southampton upon Long Island, Octol)er 21, 17U2, and in New York by Dirck Benson and Thomas Adams, November 4, 1702. In ready cash, £l8, lUs. 2 mourn- ing gold rings at lis, £1, 2.s. Total amount £981. Exhibited as a true inventoiy of the estate of Wm. Barker deceased, April 24, 1703. Cornbury.
Page 327. — Inventory of the estate of Wolfort Trall. Taken October 9, 1702, by the Constable of Richmond County, and two appraisers, namely, Ephraim Taylor and James Liske. (Very small.) Total, £25, Exhibited, April 8, 1703, before Loi*d Coru- bury. ^
Page 328. — Inventory of estate of Dennis Haldron, Late of Jamaica, of goods left in the hands of Isaac Senior. Taken April 27, 1703, ])y Samuel Mills and Ebenezer Smith. Total, £14, 13s.
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Inventoiy of the estate of Dennis Haldron, of Ja- maica, Recorded at the request of Isaac Senior, admin- istrator. Taken April 27, 1703, by Samuel Mills and Ebenezer Smith. " 24 shillings due by two Dutch- men." " £8 due from Colonel Thomas Willetts, as ye said Dennis told to several persons." Total amount £14, 13.
Page 329. — A true inventory of the goods, etc., of Richard Curtis. Taken by Nathaniel Curtis, admin- istrator, February 27, 170|. 8 cows, 2 steers, £30. Total amount, £69, 16.
Inventoiy of estate of Mary Masters, Taken by the appraisers at New York, March 20, 170f. 6 silver spoons, 1 bodkin, 1 pair of buttons, ^veight 7 ounces, 1 penny weight, at 7s. 3d., £2, lis, l^d. Bible with silver clasps, 6s. Total amount, £75, 10s. Wm. Anderson, Jeremiah Tottill.
New York, May 1, 1703. There appeared before me, Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and Governor, and Commander-in-Chief of the Province of New York, Wm. Haige, and declared ye above to be a true and honest Inventory, etc.
tfurat Coram me, Cornbury.
Page 331. — Inventory of estate of Abraham De Lanoy, late of New Yoik. Recorded at the request of Evert Duyckinck, October, 1 702. 6 Books of Evangel- ists, £2, 3s; 9 Historical School Books, £3, 4s; 10 Books of Cortimus, £3, 9s; 14 Catechism Books, £3, 6s; 32 Song Books, £4, 6s; 13 Books of Golden Trumpets, £2, 6s; 1 Great Looking Glass, £5; 12 bags with money, £1,151 ; 10 bags with money to buy wampum, £25 ; 9 silver spoons, £5, 6s. This inven- tory shows a very extensive stock of goods of all kinds, especially dry goods. Total amount, £2,209. Taken by Leonard Lewis and Jacobus Goelet, and exhibited to Lord Cornbury, May 11, 1703, by Evert Duyckinck.
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Page 343. — Inventory of estate of Peter Jacobus Marius. Taken by Samuel Bayard, and Peter Wes- sells, the administrators, appointed by his excellency, Lord Viscount Cornbuiy, at the desire and request of the heirs of said intestate, December 29, 1702.
[This inventory, giving the various articles found in each room, seems to indicate that the house consisted of a shop or store, which occupied the front room on the first floor. Back of this was a " living room." "The great kitchen" is mentioned, and an "upper chamber above the great kitchen," and " a little thatched chamber on the left." "A small room called the writ- ing closet." "A coach loft," "small store house in the yard;" "The great store house." "The yard and cellar." The greater part of all the goods were sold by " ye vendue master," Mr. Robert Lurting, for £446, 29s, "Cash found by the administrator sealed up in several chests in possession of Jacob Marius Groen, £148, 98, lOd." Among the goods "which would not sell at auction," were " 91 Dutch books, valued at £f> by the appraisers." A very long list covering several pages, of small debts, owing, it would seem, by almost every man in the city, amounting to £4,679. Total amount, £5,291.]
Exhibited as a true and perfect Inventory of the es- tate of Peter Jacobs Marius, by Samuel Bayard and Peter Wessells. Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.
Page 353. — Inventory of estate of Stephen Ma- HOULT, or Mahout. Taken by Samuel Bayard, adminis- trator, March 28, 1703. Total amount, £65.
Page 355. — Inventory of estate of Tyman Van Bor- SUM. Taken by Margaret Van Borsum, executrix, May 25, 1703. Appraised by Gerett Vielle, and Wm. Riemer. Total amount, £127.
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^ige 356. — Inventory of estate of Matthew Clark- , Taken by Margaret Van Schaaick, executrix. 1 1
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Pieces of 8, each 17 dwt., £3, 14s, 3d ; 11 Pieces of 8, each 16 dwt., £3, lOs, 1^ ; 39 dollars ''rough lot," £10, 14s, 6. 1 house and lot of ground in Queen street ; -^ of 5,000 acres of land and woodland in West- chester ; -j^of 6,000 acres in Westchester. Not valued. Dated June 5, 1703.
Inventory of estate of Joseph Forragh. Taken June 29, 1702. " 52 pieces of 8 at 6s \)d each. Total amount, £109, 8.
Pa^e 360. — We, Thomas Burroughs and David Loyell, of New York, this day, at the request of Mr. Samuel Dian, yeoman of Queens County, upon Long Island, went to the dwelling house of Mr. Ellison, and did there appraise the goods which are said to belong to the deceased Mr. Joseph Forragh, and did caiefully examine and value all the particulars above mentioned to the best of our knowledge, as witness our hands, this June 26, 1702.
Inventory of estate of John Kierstede, Sr. Taken December 14, 1703. 1 dwelling house, 15 old Chirur- geon books, no values given, lot of small amount.
Page 361. — Inventoiy of estate of John Van Til- borough. Taken by Margaret Van Tilborough, execu- trix, in New York, July 27, 1703. Total amount, £48.10.
Page 362. — Inventory of estate of Peter Belew. Taken February 25, 1702.' Total, £351.
Inventoi'v of estate of William Heleker. Taken by Jacob Koelen and DirckTen Eyck, administrators. Total amount, £122. Expenses, To Abraham Van Gelder for a coffin, 8s. 3d. ; to Abraham Van Gelder for 2 coffins, 12s.; to Angeltie Moll for undress ye dead, lis. 9d. ; to William Portuguese wife for ditto.
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59. lO^d. ; to Candles and Rum, Ss. ; to ^ gross pipes, 29. 7d. ; to a place in the Church, 9s. October 19, 1703. Jacob iBoelen, Dirck Ten Eyck.
Page 367. — Inventory of estate of Solomon Seaman, deceased. Taken May 31, 1703. 7 cows and heifers, jei9; 7 oxen and steers, £31; 4 horses, 4 mares and 4 colts, J621.5. The inventory consists mostly of farm- ing stock and utensils. Total, J6126. Exhibited as a true and just inventory of Solomon Seaman, deceased, by his son Solomon Seaman, one of the executors. December 20, 1703.
Inventory of the estate of Timothy Halstead, late of Hempstead, deceaged. Taken by Samuel Denton and John Searing at reque9t of Timothy Halstead, Jr., 1703. 40 bushels of wheat, £6. Total amount, £C9.
Page 368. — Inventory of Humphrey Fregaman, New York. Taken by John Burrows, administrator, January 15, 1703. Total amount, £65.
Inventory of estate of John Pine, late of Hempstead, Long Island. Taken by Joseph Smith and Richard Townsend. Total amount, £208.
Page 369. — Inventoiy of Hope Willetts, November 12, 1703. '43 sheep at 6s., £12.18. Total not ^iven. Declared as the true inventory by William Willetts and Benjamin Birdsall, December 20, 1703, before John Johnson, Justice of the Peace.
Page 370. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Bur- roughs, of New York. Taken by Richard Willetts and William Smith, executors, February 21, l70f. 20 barrells of Beef, £40 ; 20 bushels Indian corn, £3 ; a new hat, £1.9; a small bag of money, £15.19s. Total amount, £2,209.
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Page 373. — Inventory of estate of Ferdinand Wamsley, of Richmond County. Exhibited by Jo- seph Billop, February 9, 1703. Consists of articles on a small farm. Total amount, £57.
Inventory of estate of Nathaniel Pearsall, Hemp- stead, Long Island, February 8, I70f. Taken by John Searing and John Moriding. 6 oxen, £25 ; 12 cows, J633 ; 5 horses, £20 ; " 2 young jades that can't yet be found," £2.58. ; 85 sheep, £25.1s. ; 1 ox cart and tack- ling for 6 oxen, £6.4s. ; 1 negro man and a negro woman and a negro girl, £90 ; 3 negro boys, £60. Total amount, £546.
The 3d of March, 1703, Martha Pearsall and Thomas Pearsall, executors of the will of Nathaniel Pearsall, deceased, being Professors of the worship of the People called Quakers, did, as in the presence of God, solenml)'^ declare that the within written is a true and honest Inventory of all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said Na- thaniel Pearsall, and is to the best of their knowledge. Facit et Cognovit Coram. John Bridges, Sec.
Page 375. — Inventory of the estate of John Many, of New York, deceased. Exhibited March 7, 1703, by James Many and Elias Boudinot administrators. Household goods, £110.18; money £200. Total, £310.
Page 376. — Inventoiy of estate of Henry Jourdain, late of New York, mariner. Taken by request of his Excellency, March 23, 1703, by Jeremiah Tothill and William Anderson. 145 gallons of rum at 3s., £111 ; cash, £200. Total, £426.
Page 377. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Noell, ^*uj)on his farme in ye County of Bergen, in ye Prov- ince of New Jersey, which is now on ye farme." .1
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negro man, £36 ; ditto, J644 ; negro boy, £40 ; 2 negro women, £65. Total, £605. Appraised for Mrs. Han- nah Noel, by David Vileat, feartholomew Fieurt. The appraisement of negroes and stock on the farm which could then be found, £342. The lemainder of the stock which Richard Hand received when he rented the farm. 14 cattle, £30 ; 10 horse kind, £40 ; 1 2 swine, £9 ; credits due to Thomas Noell, £298 ; " likewise a copper still, about 25 gallons, lent out and forgotten," £10. The real estate, viz., his house in New York and his farm in Bergen County, £1,000. Total amount, £5,037. Debts due from Thomas Noel, £2,203, Sworn to by Samuel Moore and Daniel Honan, before Thomas Lawrence, Justice, April 3, 1704. Exhibited as a true and honest Inventory by Hannah Noel, widow and executrix, Apnl 13, 1704, before me, Cornbury.
[Note. — Thomas Noell was mayor of New York in 1701. His city residence was on the west side of Broad street^ a little north of Beaver street.]
Page 381. — Inventory of estate of Robert Shelton, late of New York. Taken May 12, 1704, by Jeremiah Tottill and William Anderson. Total amount not given.
Pa^e 383. — A true Inventory taken at the late dwellmg house of Peter Breton, deceased, in Oyster Bay in Queens Co., upon the Island of Nassau, on March 31, 17()4. "In the first cellar, 25 gallons of rum at 3s., £3. 15s. In the second cellar, 2 barrels of pork and 3 barrels of beef, etc. In the shop, 12 bags felt hats at 3s, £1.16; 25 pounds of sugar, 10s.; 33 ounces of silver plate at 7s., £ll.lls. ; 55 bushels o wheat, £7.108..; J^ of Sloop Betty, 7 tons, £25. Sworn to by John Townsend, Robert Cooper, and Edward Folwell, before Edward White and John Townsend, Justices. April 21, 1704. Exhibited before Lord Coi'nbury by Elizabeth Breton, widow and executor.
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Page 385. — ^Inventory of estate of Francis Bredon. Taken by Hester Bodiiie, executrix, May 22, 1704. Total amount, £19. 15s.
Page 386. — Inventory of estate of Duncan Camp- bell, late of Bo^on. Account of money received by Benjamin Faneuil. "Sundry goods sold at publicK auction," £740. Total, £937.
Exhibited at New York, May 19, 1704, as the tnie inventory of the estate of Duncan Campbell, deceased, before me, Cornbury.
Inventory of the estate of the Rev\ Mr. Patrick Gordon. Taken by David Lyell and William Ander- son at the request of Colonel Lewis Moriis, of East Jersey, in New York, December 10, 1702. Silver watch and seal, £10 ; Gown and Cassock, old, £2. 10s. ; 2 pail- new breeches and 1 old waistcoat. A large number of Classical and Religious commentaries, etc. Total amount, £375.
Exhibited by Colonel Lewis Moriis, administrator. May 22, 1704, before Lord Cornbury.
Page 392. — An Inventory taken of the estate of KiCHARD WiLLETTs, latc of Lusam, alias Jericho, in the bounds of Oyster Bay, and appraised by us on the 24th day of the 3d month, called May, 1704. 12 cows and 7 calves, £35.5. ; 2 jiding horses and 2 in the woods, £15; 2 three year old horses and 8 mares, all wild in the woods, £1G. Signed by William Wil- letts, Thomas Powell.
'* New York, Majr ye 30, 1704. I, Abigail Willetts, widow and executrix of the will of Richard Willetts deceased, being of the Profession of the People called Quakers, do solemnly and in the presence of God, as witness to the truth of what I say, profess and declare that the within is a true and just Inventory, etc. Declared before me, Cornbury.
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Page 394. — Account of William Bradford, adminis- trator of the goods, etc., of James Dewsbury, of Oyster Bay, in Queens County. He charges himself with the appraised value of the goods, etc., to the amount of £ 13.11s., and desires an allowance as fol- lows. "Paid to nurse, J62.88. ; for Funeral charges, j63.15s. For Letters of administration, £2.4s. For warrant to appoint appraisers, j£1.6s. Exhibited by William Bradford before Lord Cornbury, June 13, 1704.
A further account shows goods to the amount of J6289, and he desires certain allowance to be made for money and expenses paid.
Page 396. — Inventory of estate of Francis Hulin, of New Yoi-k. Taken at his dwelling house in New York, November 9, 1702, by Susannah Hulin, widow. Money, £64 ; 1 dozen silver spoons, at 128, £7.43. ; 1 dozen silver forks, at 12s., £7.48. ; 1 old billy ard table, £3. Total amount, £188.
Appraised by Daniel Roberts and Abraham Gou- verneur. Funeral charges, £3.5s. Exhibited before Lord Cornbury, June 13, 1704.
Page 398. — ^The appraisement of several negroes be- longing to the estate of Daniel Maker of the Island of Jamaica. Taken by Mr. Thomas Roberts, of New York, cooper, administrator of said estate, July 15, 1704. Five negroes in all, young and old, £85. 5s.
New York, July 18, 1704. "Thomas Roberts, being of the Profession of the People commonly called Quakers," does solemnly declare that the above is a true inventory, etc., before me, Cornbury.
Pas:e 399. — Inventorv of the estate of Roger Baker, of New York, taken at the request of his executors, Mr. John Crook and Mrs. Harris, the mother of said Roger Baker, October 20, 1704. Silver hilted sword, cane, and pike, £8; 2 Bucaneer guns, £3. 10s. Total
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amount not given, but considerable. Exhibited before Lord Cornbury, December 21, 1704.
Page 401. — "New Harlem, ye 18 of September, 1703." An inventory of ye personal estate of John Lameter, taken by Johanes Cowenhoven and Lawrence Cornelisen. 7 cows, £l9.5s. Total amount, £62.15. Exhibited, April 4, 1704, by Ruth Lameter, adminis- tratrix.
Page 403. — Inventory of the estate of Mr. Jacob Maylk, late of the Island of Jamaica, taken by Will- iam Morris and Rol)ert Field, according as the same sold at vendue. Silver hilted sword, j£2, 10s. 6rfl ; Silver hilted rapier, £5, 9^. ; Blue cloak with gold edg- ings, £8, llcv. ; Beaver hat with gold lace, £3, 2s. ; f of the Brigantine " Mary," £81 ; i of Sloop Robert, £26. Total amount not given, but very large, indicat- ing extensive trading.
Page 407. — New York, December 20, 1702. Inven- toiy of the estate of Mary Telleh, widow of William Teller, Si*. 3 casks of Dutch nails, as by invoice of Mr. Abraham Hardenbrook, 830 lbs., at 6^., £20, 15. Estate equally divided, one half to Mrs. Brockholst for the use of her children, and the other half to Mr. Fran- cis Schuyler, for the use of his children, pursuant to tlie will of said deceased. Money found, £669. Total amount, £1,275 York Currency. Nicholas Bayard, Anthony Brockholst.
Memorandum, that on December 20, 1704, an ac- count was received by Captain Bond fi*om Abraham Hardenbrook, merchant at Amsterdam, whereby he charges himself debtor to the estate of Mary Teller for the net produce of a bundle of Peltry, and 21 Elk skins. In Holland money, 218 Guilders 9 Stuyvers.
Sworn to by Major Anthony Brockholst, before Thomas Wenham, September 8, 1705.
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Page 411. — Inventory of the estate of Benjamin DoiTGHTY, of Flushing, in Queens County. 180 bush- els of wheat in stack, at 4.9. 3^/., £38, 5s. Total amount, £192.
New York, August 22, 1705, There appeared be- fore me, Hannah Thorne, late Hannah Doughty, relict of Benjamin Doughty, of Flushing, and made oath to the above inventory. Cornbury.
Page 412. — Inventory of the estate of John Wil- KiNs, deceased, appraised at Madnan's Neck, upon Long Isiland, May 1, 1705, by Theodorus Van Wyck, carjHMiter, and John Halstead, yeoman. Negro man, woman, and girl, £90 ; 6 cows and a bull, £24. Total amount, £393.
Sworn to before John Smith, Justice, ]May 18, 1705.
Exhibited by Thomasan Wilkins, administratrix, be- foie Thomas \\ enham, Esq., September 15, 1705. Fu- neral expenses, £1, 7^^ 9rf. Charges of administration, £2, Scf. To ye Coroner's Inquest, £5. To a Lawver, £1.
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asre 414. — Inventory of estate of Joseph Nunes, of _ r York. Taken by Mr. Paul Droillet and Mr. Ixnvis Lynes, executors, Octol>er S, 1705. 1 otter skin, 5i?, (>(/. ; 42 dozen Jews Harps, at 12(/. a dozen, £2, 26\ Total amount £t>95, 18.
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Page 417. — Account of debts paid by Hannah Thorne, late widow of Benjamin Dovghty, £70, 5^?. 2rf.
Inventory of the estate of Colonel William Smith, of the Manor of St, Gei>rge, Suffolk County, Dece;vsed February IS, 170f. Taken by Timothy Brewster, I>aniel Brewster, and Benjamin Smitlu May iJ3, 1705, WiuiT theivunto sworn Ivfore Thomas Helme, one of her ^1,'ijestie's Justices of the Peace, in said County. Wearinsr apparell of ye said deoeas^nK £1<M^: 11 em- bividt^iwl Ivlts, £110: Silver plate. £150: 104 silver
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buttons, j65, 10«. ; Silver watch and silver buttons, £10; To Colonel Smith's picture, £3; Coat of Arms, £2 ; Silver-headed cane, £2 ; Fine fishing rod, 15^. ; Velvet saddle and Velvet side saddle, £10; Turkey Scimeter, £5, IO5. ; 3 swords, £8 ; 20 acres of wheat growing ; 20 aci'es of corn ; 12 negroes; 14 oxen, £68 ; 60 steers, £180; 48 cows, £120; 22 two year olds, £33; 28 yearlings, £28; 2 bulls, £7. Total, £2,589. [Note. — Colonel William Smith, the ancestor of the family known as the "Tangier Smiths," was the owner of a very large tract of land in the town of Brookha- ven, and. known as the Manor of St. George. A large part of this manor is still in possession of his descend ants. It is needless to say that Colonel Smith was one of the foremost men of his day. — W. S. P.]
September 15, 1705, Martha Smith, widow and ex- ecutrix of Colonel William Smith, deceased, was duly swoni upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty Gody to ye truth of ye afore written inventory. Coram me,
Cornburv.
Page 422. — Inventory of the estate of Edward BoRROUGHs, of Jamaica in Queens County, deceased. Taken by Robert Read, Thomas Cornell, and Peter White, March 2, 170|. Total amount, £700. Mary Oakley, widow of Edward Borroughs, and Thomas Borroughs, executors of the will of Edward Borroughs, were sworn to the truth of the above Inventory, Coi-am me, Cornbury.
Page 423. — List of debts due to estate of Peter Jacob Marius, very long list covering five pages, show- ing small sums owing, it would seem, by almost every man in the city. In all a very large amount.
Account per contra. Paid to John Montauye for tlu' testators grave in ye church, £H.
To horse hire and expenses for (> days on Nassau Island to settle accounts, and postage of Letters,
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j61 19^ T^d. A very lengthy account by Samuel Bay- ard the administrator, March 25, ITOJi.
Amount of funeral charges exhibited in the account of estate of Peter Jacobse Marius.
£ 8, d.
To 29 gallons of wyne at 6«. 9ef. per gallon 9 15 9
To 19 pairs of gloves Kt28.^d 2 4 3
For bottles and glass broke, paid 0 3 7
Paid 2 women each 2 days attendance 0 15 0
Paid a suit of mourning for ye negro woman freed by
ye testator, and making 3 4 7 J
Paid for 800 Cokies and IJ gross of Pipes at 3«. 3 J. . 6 7 7i Paid for speys (spice) for ye burnte wyne and sugar .011 Paid to the Sexton and Bell ringer, for making ye
grave and ringing ye bell 2 2 0
Paid for ye Coffin 4 0 0
Paid for gold and making 14 mourning rings 2 16 0
Paid for 3 yards beaver stuff at 7«. 6^., buttons and
making it for a suit of mourning 1 14 0
Paid for | vat of single Beer 0 7 0
Whole amount of Funeral Charges is 31 6 8J
Samuel Bayard
[Note. — The above account gives a very interesting description of one of the most characteristic features of Dutch life. A funeral in those days was a day of merriment i*ather than of mourning. Peter Jacobse Marius was one of the most prominent of the New York merchants in his day, and he was buried " like a gentleman." His dwelling-house was on the south side of Pearl street, about half way between Whitehall and State street. He was doubtless buried in the Dutch Church yard on Garden street, now Exchange place, east of Broad street.]
Page 432. — Inventory of estate of Johanes Ells- worth, made at request of his wife Margaret as execu- tor, by Lancaster Symes and William Anderson. February 8, 170f. Total amount, £79.
Page 438. — Inventor}'- of estate of Samson Siielton Broughton, Esq., late of New York. Taken by the
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administrators, September 4, 1705. Total amount, £219. Sworn to by Samson Broughton, May 1, 1706.
Page 436. — Inventory of estate of Geritt Van DuYNE, of New Utrecht, Kings County, " husband- man." Taken at his dwelling house, by Jacques Cor- telyou, Peter Cortelyon, Abraham Gouvei-neur. Evi- dently a small farm. Total, j£211.
Page 438. — Inventory of estate of Mr. Samuel But- ler of Southampton, upon Long Island. Taken No- vember 9, 1705. 152 pounds of iron ware, at4d, £2, 10, 8. Mr. Butler's wearing apparell, £9; 36 pounds of Pewter, at 18d, £2, 4; 1 Table and carpet, £1, 2;
5 racoon and 5 Fox skins, 10s; 9 bushels of corn, 18s; lA bushel of salt, 9s; 12 pounds of wool, 12s; 20 barrels of cider, £13, 10s. Total amount, £143, 15. Taken by Samuel Cooper, Thomas Stephens, John Maltbie.
Page 442. — Inventory of estate of Colonel Matthew Howell, of Southampton, Long Island. Taken by Thomas Topping and Josiah Howell, and sworn to be- fore Joseph Fordham, one of her majesties Justices of the Peace in the County of Suffolk, June 5, 1706; 3 yoke of oxen, at £4, 10s, £27; 13 oxen, £48, ISs; 27 cows, £67, 10; 13 three year olds, £28, 12; 8 two year olds, £13, 12 ; 8 yearlings, £9, 12; 3 horses, £12 ;
06 slieep, £18, 3; 20 swine, £10; 1 negro man, 2 ne- irro women, 5 negro children. Total amount, £738, 7s.
Page 443. — Inventory of estate of Benjamin Foster, of Southampton, Long Island. Taken February 3, 1 70^, by Nathaniel Howell and Christopher Foster ; 1 horse, £3; 1 mare and yearling colt, £3, 10s; 2 oxen, £8 ; 5 cows, £10; 20 sheep, £5. Total, £115, 19s.
Page 444. — Inventory of estate of James Peity, late of Sonthold. Taken by Benjamin Moore and Jasper (rriffing, September 3, 1706. Total amount, £64.
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Page 445. — Inventory of estate of John Smitii, Sr. of Hempstead, on Long Island, by Hannah Treadwell widow, and John Treadwell as executors of Joht Hmith, Sr. ; appraised by John Suris and Thomas Gil- dereleve, September 14, 1706. Exhibited as a true in ventory by Hannah Treadwell, October 3, 1706.
Page 446. — An Inventory and appraisement made upon the movable estate of John Maltbie of South
ampton, Long Island, made the 6 day of August, 1706. by Thomas Topping and Samuel S. Cooper. Sworii >)efore Joseph Fordham, Esq., one of her majestiei
Justices of the Peace, in the County of SufEoIk. ] ox, £4; 11 cows, £\(); wearing apparel, linen and woollen, jE14; gun and sword, £2; 10 bushels oJ wheat, £2. Total, £152, 7s.
Page 447. — Inventory and appraisement of the goods of William Bowyer of Jamaica, merchant Taken at New York, by David Jamiesou, Esq., one of the executors, April 2, 1706. Silver bilted sword and belt, £3; 1 broken watch with a silver chain; 1 Seal, cut in stone and set in gold, I5s ; 2 pistoles, one melted. £3, l2s. A pistole aud a half in melted gold, £1, 16a Total, £218.
Page 450. — Inventory of estate of Robert Allison, made March 28, 1706. "Parcel of household goods which the widow has to hei-self, £70, fis ; Cash, £98 : Sold i of Sloop "John and Michael," £190; f of sloop "Ruby," £225. Total, £1,944.
New York, September 7, 1 706. Rip Van Dam and William Smith, executors of the estate of Robert Al- lison, exhibited the above written inventory as a trut and honest inventory of the estate of said Robert Alii son, so far as has come to their hand.s, or possession. Cornbuiy.
Page 451. — Inventitry of the estate of Abraham Tessemakek of the Island of St. Thomas, taken by
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Samuel Bayard, in New York, August 20, 1706 ; 7 casks of sugar, J254, 10. Received oi Richard Willett .£29, Total amount, £83, 13.
Page 452. — Inventory of the estate of Mr. George Havens of Shelter Island, lately deceased. Taken by Mr. Thomas Terry and Jonathan Horton, being duly sworn according to law, April 4, 1706 : 8 cows, j620 ; yoke of oxen, £9, 10; 130 sheep, £40, 12; 4 barrels of pork, £18, 12 ; Plow with appurtenances to it, 12s. Total amount, £123.
Page 453. — Inventory of estate of John Peterson Mellott alids Peter Mellott. Taken by Benjamin Faneuil, January 7, 170f Total, £39, 9.
An Inventory of all and singular the goods, etc., of Andrew Douglass, late of Surinam, merchant, taken by Abraham Delmena, administrator, January 21, 1706 : Cash from Helena Rumbout, being the net produce of 28 hogsheads of molasses and 1 hogshead of rum, £67.
Page 454. — Inventory of the estate of Captain Thomas Penistone, taken at the request of the widow and executors, February 11, 1704; \ of the Galley " Revenge," £34 ; \ of the Sloop W illiam and Thomas, £62, 10. Exhibited as a true inventoiy by William Anderson and Lancaster Symers, February 17, 170J}-.
Page 455. — Account of Abraham Delmena as the administrator of the estate of Andrew Douglass, late of Surinam. Charges himself with £57 received of Helena Rumbout, and £27, lis to balance his own ac- count. " 530 guilders, in Stirling, £53." Exhibited as a true account, Febiniary 27, 1704-
[Note. — According to the above account a guilder was equal to about 22^ pence sterling.]
Page 456. — Account of estate of Abraham Tesse- MAKER of St. Thomas : Due to Samuel Bayard by his
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bond, £56 ; "besides J of 313 pieces of 8, and 5 Royals which by the information and declaration of the mas- ter and men of the sloop 'Adventure' was made debtor to me. Besides 30 gallons of molasses saved out of a hogshead that broke in the slings in histing over in the sloop." For David Jamieson, services in getting Let- ters of Administi'ation, 18s. For the petition to ye Lord for the administration, 6s. Exhibited, March 6, 170i
Page 458. — Inventory of estate of John Townsend, late of Oyster Bay. Taken by Nathaniel Coles and Robei't Cooper, January 7, 170^. 2 oxen, £7; 5 steers, £12; 13 cows, £26; 46 sheep, £11, 10s. Total not given. Small amount. Sworn to before John Towns- end, Justice, same day.
New York, April 17, 1707, Thei*e appeared before me, Thomas Wenham, Esq., thereunto authoiised by his Excellency Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Isaac Smith, administrator of the estate of John Townsend, and made oath to the truth of the same.
Thomas Wenham.
Page 459. — April 14, 1707. Inventory of estate of KiciiARD TuoRNE, late of Hempstead. Taken by Timothy Halstead and Richbell Mott, of the same town, by warrant from Colonel John Johnson, one of her majesty's Justices. 1 negro man and negro child, £55 ; 1 negro wench, £35 ; 1 negro child, £2.5s. Total not given. Not large. Exhibited by Phebe Thorn, widow, April 19, 1707.
Page 461. — Inventory of estate of Caleb Cooper, late of New York, ^faken August 17, 1706. 11 ounces of silver at 9s, £4.19.
Page 465. — Inventory of estate of Cai)tain Thomas Miles. Taken at request of Captain James Hull,
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administrator in New York, October. 16, 1707. Total, £30, 08, 8d. Sworn to by James Hull, before me, October 18, 1707, Thomas Wen ham.
Page 468. — Inventory of estate of Gerritt Corsen. 7,000 guildei's in New York money, £175; 4 horses, £9; 19 head of Cattle, whereof 9 are Cows, £38. Taken by Gerrit Stoothop, Jan Hewnen. Translated from the Dutch by Abraham Gouverneur. Sworn to by Willamentie Rose, late widow and administratrix of Gerritt Corten, December 4, 1705.
Page 470. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Wyck- iNOHAM, late of Newtown in Queens County. 3 baiTels of cider, £LlOs. ; "1 old scythe to cut corn," 38. ; 34 pounds of Flax, 18s., 6d. ; negro man, £55; negro woman, £40 ; A brown pacing horse, £8 ; 9 cows, £26. Sworn to by William Hallett, Jr., June 11, 1707, before me, Thomas Wenham.
Page 473. — Inventory of estate of Cornelis Van- derbeck. Taken by desire of his executors, January 17, 170-1 in New York. 1 Old Dutch Bible with some old Dutch Pamphlets, 3s, 6d. ; House and lot of ground, £65. Total, £101. To all charges of his bui-ial, £10. To Secretaiy for Letters of administra- tion, £3. "To Mr. Rignier for drawing my husband his will, £l.IUs." Exhibited by Catharine Vander- beck, executrix, December 10, 1707.
" House and lot offered foi* sale, 3 several times, but no bidders. Appraised at £65."
[Note. — ^The house and lot of Cornelis Vanderbeck seems to have been on the south side of AVall street, a little east of New street. — AV. S. P.]
Paije 474. — Inventory of estate of John Smart of New^ 1 ork, mariner. Taken Febrnaiy 17, I70f, at the desire of Thomas Adams, executor: New Drugett
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suit, £5; Casb, £53; negro boy, £35. Taken by Jeremiah Tothill and William Anderson.
Page 476. — A true and perfect inventory of all the goods, etc., of Elizabeth Bridges, late of Staten Island, widow. Taken July 31, 1704: 12 pewter plates, 18s. ; 2 feather beds, with all furniture to them, £18. Total, £145. Taken by Lambert Johnson and Jacob Johnson.
Page 478. — Inventory of the estate of John She- dine, of Richmond County. Appraised by John Still- well and Alexander Stewart, public appraisers. May 17, 1706; 7 head of young cattle, £7 ; 1 waggon, £2 ; negro man and 1 Indian man, £60 ; 4 hives of bees, £1. Exhibited before Lord Cornbury, October 27, 1708, by Mary Shedine, widow.
Page 479. — Inventory of estate of James Glasson. Cash, £541. 13s 4^. Taken by Thomas Davenport, administrator. A true and pei'fect inventory of all and singular the goods, etc., of Thomas Stillwell, Jr., of Staten Island. Taken by Nathan Whitman and Lambert Johnson, February 3, 1 70f : 6 cows, 2 heif- ers, £15; 17 head of other cattle, £22. Seems to have been the owner of a small farm. Exhibited by Mary Stillwell, administratrix, October 3, 1708.
Page 481. — Inventory of estate of Nicholas Crocu- eran, now in possession of his widow, Ann Crocheran. Appraised September 23, 1701, by John Billop and Jacques Poillan. Total amount, £475.
Page 481. — Inventory and appraisement of what was found belonging to ye widow, Esther Brown, of this city. Taken at the request of her executors and daughter, Abigail Brown, in New Yoik, July 1, 1708. Taken by Lancaster Syms, William Chambei*. No total given. About £60. Exhibited July 4, 1708.
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Page 483. — Account of money received by John Glass, administrator, from James Jaffray, John Van der Slyck and others. J63.5s.
Page 484. — Inventoiy of estate of Albert Denny, of Fairfield, Connecticutt, found in the Province by Captain David Provost, October 25, 1708. One obli- gation under the hands and seals of Richard Sackett, Robert Allison and William Bickley, dated August 28, 1701, £300. Total, £1,924, and many other bonds. Taken by Abraham Gouverneur and Abra- ham Kittletas.
Page 485. — Inventory of estate of Peter Bassett, late of New York, Physician, and of Hester Bassett, his daughter, likewise deceased. Taken at the request of Giles Gaudineau and Peter Moriss, administrators, February 13, 1707. 7 silver spoons, a chain and hook, weight 12 ounces, at 7s. 6d., £4.10; 2 gold rings with Bristol stones, jB1.4s.
Page 480. — Inventory of estate of Nicholas Crox- tars, of New York. Taken February 1, 170f 7,200 Pipe staves, at £3 per thousand, £21.12. Total amount, £86. lis. Presented to Lord Cornbuiy as a true inventory, June 20, 1707, by William Meritt and Daniel Dunscombe, June 20, 1707.
Page 488. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Hustis, butcher, lately deceased. Taken November, 1701. Very lai'ge number of small debts due to him, but total not given. Sworn to by Elizabeth King, October 28, 1703.
Page 490. — Inventoiy of estate of Martin Peter- son, late of Gravesend. Taken by Hannah Hubbard, widow of said Martin Peterson. Appraisement made by John Latue and William Wilson. Total amount, £7. 19s. Exhibited before Thomas Wenham, Esq. by Hannah Hubbard, May 22, 1707.
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Page 491. — Inventory of estate of Dr. John* Bridges, of New York. Taken Januaiy 10, l70f. " A parcel of Books in a wooden case," £14; "Some books sold to Mr. William Bradfoid, £3." Total amount, £75. 14s. Appraised by William Anderson and Lancaster Symes. Exhibited as a true inventory of the estate of Dr. John Bridges by Mrs. Ann Bridges, widow, Januaiy 22, 1 70^. Jurat coram me,
Lovelace.
Page 492. — An Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of William Hallett, Jr., late of New- town in Queens County, Gentleman, deceased, "who together with his wife and 5 children was barbarously murdered on ye 24th day of January, 1707, by two of his own slaves." 2 hoi*ses, £10 ; 2 mares, £5 ; 2 colts, £3; 7 cows, 19.5s.; 29 sheep, £8.15; 1 silver Tank- ard, £7 ; 7 spoons, £16.6s. ; 57^ bushels of wheat at 48., £ll.lOs. No total given, but list shows very extensive farm and farming products and utensils. Exhibited as a true Inventory by William Hallett, Sr., adminis- trator, June 1, 1708.
Page 496. — Inventory of estate of John Poland, late of Gravesend. Taken by Samuel Poland. Ap praised by Jacob Gulick and John Lake. "51 acres of land and eleven Garden spots" (not valued). Total amount of personal property, £11.10. Exhibited l)efore Thomas AVenham, Esq., by Samuel Poland, ad- ministrator, May 22, 1707.
Page 497. — Account of estate of Esthkk Bassett. Taken by Giles Gardineau and Peter Morin. **Paid for letters of Denization," £1, 5s.; "expenses during sickness and burial charges," £6, 13s. Whole amount £293. Exhibited as a true account of estate of Peter Bassett by Giles Gardineau and Peter Martin, administrators, February 19, 170^, before Lord Corn- bury.
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Page 498. — Account of estate of Stephen Mahoult (or Mahout). "Paid for first Letters of Administra- tion from the Mayor of the city, and they being de- clined, new Letters of administration obtained from my Lord Cornbury, and charges in procuring them," £3, 17s. 7id. Funeral charges of Stephen Mahoult, and one of his children, and charges going to Staten Island where they died, to take the Inventory, and ex- penses at ye sale of ye movables, in all J63, 7s, 7d. ; Expenses of suit with James Fairchild, J62, 2 ; To ex- penses, 6 days, at 2 several times to Mi\ Phillipse and Cortland t's Land, and Orange County, where the chief debtors to the estate lived, to endeavour to get in ye same. Compute for carriage, hoise hire, dyett and lodgings, 6s. per day, £1, 16s. Bond due estate, £65, 8s. Paid John I)e Vries for weaving 64 ells of Linnen, £1, 14s, 6d. June 11, 17()7. Samuel Bayard, Adininistratoi*.
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LIBER 7.
Page 1. — By his Excellency, Edward, Viscount Corn- bury, Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the Province of New York. To Katharine Rogers, widow and relict of Anthony Rogers deceased, late of the city of New York, Physician, Greeting. Whereas the said Anthony Rogers lately died intestate, hav- ing, whilst he lived, goods and chattels in divers places in this Province ; that the said goods and credits may l)e well and faithfully administeied. We do grant imto you, in whose fidelity in this behalf I very much confide in, full power by the tenor of these presents, to administer the said goods, requiring you to make a
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true and perfect inventory, and exhibiting the same into the Registry of the Prerogative Court in the Secre- tary's office at or before the 12th day of March next ensuing, And rendering a true and just account of said administering. In testimony whereof I have caused the Prerogative seal to be hereunto affixed this 12 day of September, anno Domini 1 702. Coi-nbury.
Letters of Sequestration, granted to Matthew Linz, Mr. Caleb Cooper, and Mr. Ldward Antill, of ye estate of Ouzel Van Swieton, By his excellency, Edward, Viscount Coi'nbury. Whereas, I am credibly informed that Mr. Ouzel Van Swieton, merchant in the city of New York, lately departed this life and died intestate. To the end therefore that her majesty may have her right dues, as has been usual and customary in the like cases, and until some proper person a])pear (if any there be) to administer for the said Van Swieton, I do therefore impower and direct yon, Mattliew Linz, Caleb Cooper, and Edward Antill, to be Sequesti'ators of the estate, real and personal, of the said Van Swieton. For which this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand and the Prerogative seal of her majes- ties Province of New York, at Cheer hall in Orange County, the 18th day of September, 1702.
The within named Sequestrators for the estate of Mr. Ouzel Van Swieton were sworn to make a faith- ful account pursuant to the Commission before me.
Jolin Bridges.
Page 2. — WiLLiA3i Giles. "In the name of God, Amen, I, William Giles, late of the Parish of St. Giles in the County of Middlesex, England, at present of the city of New York, in America, merchant, being sick and weak." I leave all my personal estate to my father and mother and to the rest of my brothers, viz., Thomas, George, John, and Joseph Giles, equally. I leave to my nephew, John Giles, son of my brother, George Giles, the sum of £20. To my sistei*, Auu
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Underbill, £5. " I give and desire that the snm of £5 be given for my soul to be prayed for, and left to the discretion of my executoi*8 so to bestow the same." Makes Peter Rogers, Gentleman, Charles Rhodes, Chirurgeon, and John Borroughs, merchant, executors. I direct that my executors, Peter Rogei's and Charles Rhodes, shall have for their pains and trouble £5 each. And Mr. John Borroughs and his wife £20 to buy them mourning.
Dated September 9, 1702, and in the first year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady, Anne, by the Grace of God, Queen of England, &c. Witnesses, William Russell, Christian Veenvas, Richard Hariis.
Page 3. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-Gen- eial and Governor, ifea, to all to whom these presents shall come. Know ye that at New York, the 16th day of September, 1702, before John Bridges, Doctor of Laws, being by me thereunto authorized, the last will of William Giles was proved and the executors confirmed.
Mary Teller. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, Mary Teller, of the city of New York, widow and relict of William Teller, being in health of body. I direct that my executors shall take, with all convenient speed, an exact account of all such goods as shall be left in my possession, that remain oi the estate of my late husband, and deliver the same to the executors of my said husband. The executors are to make an in- ventory of my personal property, and one half shall be put at interest for the children of my eldest daugh- ter, Susanah Brockholst, viz. Mary, Henry, Judy, Susanah and Janechie, to be paid to them when they are of age. The other half to the children of my younger daughter, Janechie Schuyler, deceased, viz., IVIiirgareta, Philip, Mary and Casparus. I leave to my eldest daughter, Susanah Brockholst, and to her heirs and assigns, all that a certain Garden, lot, or toft of
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ground now in my possession, lying and being within this city, on the east side of the Broadway, to the south of the house of Peter King, and to the north of the house of William Mosse, and to the west of the New street. And as for the rest of my real estate, which consists of a house and lot of ground where I now live, situate in the Smiths street, between the houses of Thomas Noel, and the house of the widow of Hendrick Van Bursom. Together with another house and lot of ground in the Broadway, now in the tenure of Robei*t White on the east of the said Broad- way, betwixt John Corbetts house and that of the widow of Walter Hyei*. I leave one half of the same to the children of my eldest daughter, Susanah Brock- hoist, and the other half to the children of my younger daughter, Janechie Schuyler, and they are to remain in the hands of my executors till some of the children are of age, and then the executors shall have power to sell the same. If any of my grand childien shall wish to purchase, they are to have the preference. I make my brother-in-law. Colonel Nicholas Bayard, and in case of his decease, his son, Mr. Samuel Bayard, and my son-in-law, Major Anthony Brockholst, and my son-in-law, Arent Schuyler, and in case of his decease, his bi'other. Captain Brandt Schuyler, my executors.
Dated November, 1701. Witnesses, Jan Van Varieks, Ilermanus Bensingh, William Huddlestone. Proved in New York, before Dr. John Bridges, Doctor of laws, and executoi's confirmed, September 21, 1702.
tNoTE. — Mary Teller was the widow of Paulus rich. Iler maiden name was Mary Varlet.]
Page 6. — Magdalena Pelletreau. " In the name of God, Amen. 1, Magdalena Pelletreau, alias Mag- dalena Vincerit, widow of John Pelletreau, of New York, lieing in good health, do make my last will and Testament." I leave to the Poor of the French Con- gregation of New Rochelle the sum of £3, to be paid to the Elders of said Congregation. I leave to tlie
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Poor of the French Congregation of New York, the sum of £3, to be paid to the Elders of said Congrega- tion. I leave to my nephew, Elias Pelletreaii, Sr., £50. I leave to John Pelletreau, the eldest son of said Elias Pelletreau, my Plantation at New Rochelle, with all the appurtenances of houses, gardens, etc., and all the land belonging to the same. If he die, then it is to go to all his brethren and they are to pay to their sister Magdalena, £20. I leave to my nephew, John Pelletreau, Sr., £50. To my niece, Esther David, £50. To Esther David, alias Esther Vincent, my sister, all my clothes and apparel. I leave the rest of my estate to John Vincent, my brother, Esther David, my sister, and to the children of Francis Vincent, my brother. I make my brothers, John and Francis Vincent, and John David, my brother in law, my executors.
Dated June 2nd, in the 13th year of the reigne of William the III., King of England, etc., 1702. Wit- nesses, Hendrick Jellis, Meyer P. Le Grand, Stephen Richards, Giles Gardineau. Proved before Dr. John Biidges, September 21, 1702. In the first year of the Reigne of our Sovereign Lady Anne, by the Grace of God Queen of England, etc.
[Note. — King William III. of England died March 8, 1702, and the reign of Queen Anne began at that time. It is quite possible that the news of the death of King William nad not reached this country when the above will was written. — W. S. P.]
Page 8. — Francis Hullin. " In the name of God, Amen. The 4th day of September, 1682, I, Francis Hullin, of New York, being sick in body." I leave to the Poor people of the French Congregation in the city of New York, the sum of £10, to be paid to the Elders. I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife, Susanna Hullin, and make her executor.
AVitnesses, Claude Bruges, Augustus Glasset, David Le Tellier, William Hiiddlestone. Proved in New Yoik, before Dr. John Bridges, September 16, 1702.
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Page 9. — By his Excellency. Whereas Claude Cherie, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Gervass Marisett, as principal creditor, October 3, 1702.
Page 10. — Gabriel Thompson Struddles. " In the name of God, Amen, the 14 of September, 1702. I, Gabriel Thompson Struddles, make this my last will. I leave to my son, Thomas Struddles, the sum of j63, when of age, in full of his pretence of being my heir at law. I leave to each of my children (Katharine ex- cepted, who hath already received it) the sum of £15, when they come of age. I leave all the rest of my estate to my children, but no division is to be made till my youngest daughter, Neiltie, be of age. My daughter, Janetie is to be in full control of estate till ray youngest daughter is 21. I make and appoint my daughter, Janetie, and Peter Adolph, Cornelius Veille and Geritt Veille, executors."
Witnesses, Dirck Adolph, Justus Bosch, and Francis Langell. Proved before John Biidojes, LL.D., upon the oath of Justus Bosch, blacksmith, and Francis Langell, brick layer, and William Iluddlestone, Gen- tleman, October 2, 1702.
Page 11. — Nuncupative will of George Dod. The deposition of Richard Overin, of New Yoik, gold smith, aged 34. Being sworn on the Evangelists ox Almighty God, saith that he heard George Bod, of the city of New York, l)aker, some short time before his decease, say that he intended that William Chambers, being his only friend, should eu]oy all he had, after his death. Mrs. Mary Clowder, widow, of New York, aged 22 years, being sworn, saith, that she heard George Dod, of the city of New York, baker, some short time before his death, say at the same time, that he intended that William Chambers, being his only friend, should enjoy all he left after his death. Proved before John Bridges, October 7, 1702.
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Page 12. — Roger Baker. "In the name of God, Amen. The 18 clay of September, 1702. I, Roger Baker, of New York, Inn holder, being sicke and weake." " I, the said Roger Bakei*, being the son of Roger Baker, living in a house called Paradise, in the Parish of Fordley, m the County of Worcestershire, in Old England." I leave all my estate to my wife, Mary, and my son Joseph, and my daughter Katharine. I leave to Trinity Church, here in New York, J612; and to my God-son, Richard Sackett, Jr., "one piece of Christian gold." To my brother, Thomas Bakei-, in Old England, one large gold seal ring. Makes his wife and Johanes Kip and W. John Crook, ex- ecutors.
Witnesses, Richard Sackett, Daniel Butts, and Will- iam Bradfoid, New York, October 7, 1702. Then personally appeared before me John Bridges, Doctor of Laws, being thereunto authorised by his Excellency Edward, Viscount Combury, Richard Sackett of New York, maltster, Daniel Butts, merchant, and William Bradford, printer, who declared they saw the testator, Roger Baker, sign and seal the above instrument as his last will, etc.
Page 14. — Colonel Gabriel Minveille. "In the name of God, Amen, this 8 day of March, 169|^. I, Gabriel Minveille, of the city of New York, merchant, being somewhat indisposed of body and being desirous to settle things in order and especially revoking that will, made befoi'e the Notary Public, Soloman Van der Iluys, at Amsterdam, in Holland, bearing date the 9th of July, 1669. And as regards such temporal estate as the Lord hath been pleased, far above my deserts to bestow upon me, I leave to my beloved wife, Susannah Minveille, all my negro and white servants, l)ut the negro girl called Isabella, and the two children of my Spanish Indian woman called Koffey, are to be free after jny wife's decease. I leave to my wife all household stuff, silver plate, gold chains. Pearls, dia-
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monds, gold rings and other jewels, but if she die with- out childi'en, then to my four nephews and niece, the four children of my brother Pierre Minveille, deceased, called Isabeau, Jan Jaques, Jane and David, and to the two children of my niece Francina Brinkman, daughter of my sister Mary Minveille, which she bo)*e to Daniel Lambert, deceased, called Susannah and Francis Lambert. I leave to my wife the house and lot where I now live, situate and lying in the Broad- way, next to Balthazar Bayards, for Rfe, and then to my nephews and nieces ndmed above, and the two children of my niece Francis Brinkman, now wife of Mr. John Barbarie ; that is the children she bore to Daniel Lambert, her first husband. I leave the rest of my estate to the four children of my brother Pierre, viz., Jan Jaques, who is now at Roanoke and his two sisters Isabeau and Jane and David now in France, and to Francis and Susannah, the children of my niece Francina Brinckman formerly wife of Daniel Lambert and now wife of Mr. John Barbarie, and daughter of my sister Mary Minveille. I direct that withm three months after my decease, an inventory shall be taken of all my estate in this city, as well of the house in Broadway, between the houses of Jacobs Barry and Barent Courten, deceased, all of which with the house I order to be sold at public vendue. I appoint my trusty and well beloved friends Robert Livmgston, of Albany, merchant, Mr. John Barbarie and Mr. Samuel Bayard, executors."
[Note. — Colonel Gabriel Minveille, one of the most prominent citizens of early New York, was Mayor of the city in 1684. His wife Susannah was the daugh- ter of John Lawrence, one of the original Patentees of Flushing and Hempstead. After the death of Colonel Minveille, she married William Smith, December 22, 1702. His house was No. 7 Broadway, and William Smith purchased it from the heirs. — AV. S. P.]
Witnesses, Jacob Frederick Bloom, Jacobus Bayard, Johanes Bayard, Gabi iel Brousard and William Snow-
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sell. Proved before John Btidges, October 1, 1702, and executors confiniied.
Page 18. — Jeremias Westerhout. "In the name of God, Amen. T, Jeremias Westerhout, considering the mortality of all men." I leave to my wife Catha- lina Rapelye, all my estate during her life, and after her death one half is to go to my relations, and one half to her relations. Makes his wife executor. "This I declare to be my last will and testament, made with my perfect knowledge and well premedi- tated."
Dated December 28, 1694. Witnesses, Jacobus Ver Planck, GuysV)ert Van Inburgh, P. DeLanoy. Proved before John Bridges, October 14, 1702.
His wife had died before him, and his brother, Jacob Westerhout, and her brothei*, Jeronimus Rapelye, wei'e appointed administrators, October 14, 1702.
Page 20. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain- (xenei-al, etc., to all to whom these presents shall come. AVhereas Peter Sympkam, late of New York, boulter, died intestate, and whereas his widow JMaritie has re- nounced the administratorship, I have appointed John Romer, of New Yoi*k, ship carpenter, and brother-in-law of the said Peter Sympkam, administrator, this 18 day of October, 1702.
William IIelleker. '' In the name of God, Amen, tliis 15 day of May, 1691, I, William Helleker, of the Sniitlis Valey, in the city of New York, ship carpenter, being sick, and weak." I leave to my wife Katharine, all my estate, both real and personal, during her life, in case she remains unmarried. She bringing up my chil- dren in a decent Christian manner. If she marry again then she is to have one half and the other half to the cliildren. My son, Jacob Ilellekei*, is to have £3, in addition to his share. Makes his wife executor, and Boelen Rudolph, his father-in-law, assistant.
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Witnesses, Clement Ellsworth, Jacobus Colyer, William Huddlestone. Proved before John Bridges, October 1, 1702.
[Note.—" The Smith Valey," or " Vly," so frequently mentioned in early deeds, was the present Pearl street, between Wall street and Fulton street. Shortly after the accession of Queen Anne, it was named Queen street, and held that name till after the revolution. The house of William Helliker was on the north side of the street, a little east of Maiden lane. — AV. S. P.]
Whereas, William Helliker, lately deceased, leav- ing behind him a will, declaring his wife Katharine sole executrix, which said Katharine has lately died, since the decease of her husband, and without proving the said will. Therefore Jacob Boelen, silversmith, and Dirck Ten Eyck, cordwainer, uncles and guardians of Katharine, Maritse, and Aphia, children of said William Helliker, by Katharine, his wife, deceased, are made administrators, during the minority of the chil- dren, October 1, 1702.
Page 23. — Abraham De Lanoy. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Abraham De Lanoy, of the city of New York, Schoolmaster, do make this my last will and testament." I leave one half of all my estate to my wife Cornelia, and the other half to my children. Maria, wife of Evert Duyckinck, Jacobus, Abraham, Johanes, and Catharine. My wife is to bring up the children till they are of age, and to act in all things as a pious mother, for God's sake, is bound to do ; the}^ are to be instructed in reading and writing, and an art or trade, each according to their capacity. I appoint Colonel Gei'ard Beeknian, and Mr. Evert Duyckinck, tutor of my children, and make my wife executor.
Dated August 3, 1702. Witnesses, AVilliam AVald- ron, Leendert Huvgens de Klein, Aert Ellettse. Proved, October 6, 1 702.
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Whereas, the said Cornelia De Lanoy hath died since the death of her husband, Abraham De Lanoy, intestate, and without having proved the above will. And whereas, on the day of the date hereof. Evert Duyckinck, son-in-law of said Abraham De Lanoy, and the said Cornelia, aged 25, and Mary De Lanoy, daughter of said Abraham, aged 20, did renounce their right to tlie administration, Gerard Beekman and Geritt Duyckinck are appointed administrators for said Maiy and the rest of the children till they be of age. The children. Jacobus being 18, Abraham 15, Johanea 12, Katharine 10, all choose these as guardians, Octo- ber 6, 1702.
Page 26. — Shuart Olpherts. " In the name of God, Amen. This 19th day of Au^st, 1702, I, Shuart Olpherts, of the city of New York, being sick." Makes his son Olphert Shuarts sole heir to all his estate.
Witnesses, Cornelius Clopper, Stephanus Bockenho- ven, William Huddlestone. Proved, Octobers, 1702, before Dr. John Brido:es.
Page 27. — Thomas Noell, Esq. "In the name of God, Amen. The 4th day of October, 1702, 1, Thomas Noell, of the city of New York, being sick." Leaves all estate, real and personal, to his wife Hannah during her life, and after her decease to his two sons, Noah and Richard. Makes his wife sole executrix, and de- sires and entreats his loving friends, Rip Van Dam and Captain Lawrence Reade, to be her assistants.
Witnesses, Aert Schuyler, James Spencer, James Wright, William Huddlestone.
Page 28. — Claudius Bruges. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Claudius Bruges, of the city of New York, merchant, being sick and weak, do make this my last will." I leave to the poor of the PVench Congre- gation ill New York, the sum of £0, to be paid to the Elders. My executor is charged to pay and remit to
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Mr. Abraham Delaraano, raasou, the sum of £100, ami the remainder of my estate to Messi-s. Seigneur <fe Boudouine. I appoint my good friend Paul Droillet, merchant, executor.
Dated September 24, in the 1st year of Queen Anne, 1702. Witnesses, Giles Gaudineau, Elie Pelle- treau, Jean Lafont. Proved, October 26, 1702.
Page 30. — Peter De Reimer. " In the name of God, Amen, this 29th day of January, 1097. I, Peter De Reimer, of the city of New York, glazier, being in health of body." I leave to my son, Isaac De Reimer, all that my house and lot in New York, situate and lying in a certain street called the Bridge street, bound- ed on the east by the house and lot of Andrew Greven- raet, on the west by 4;he house and lot of Rev. Hen- ricus Selynus, south by said street and Aorth by said Peter De Reimer. Also one half of my glaziers tools. All the remainder of estate, real and pei-sonal, is left to his wife Susanah for life, and then to his son, Isaac De Reimer. Makes his wife executrix.
Witnesses, Geritt Hardenburgh, John Van Giesen, William Huddlestone.
October 5, 1702, Isaac De Reimer, son and heir at law, of Peter De Reimer, his mother Susanah De Rei- mer bein^ dead, was sworn as administrator, before John Briai^es.
Page 32. — Edward, Viscount Corubury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas, Wolfkrt Pkall, late of the County of Richmond, planter, lately died intestate. His nephew, Peter Prall, his heir at law, is appointed administrator, October 30, 1702.
Dennis IIoldrom. "To all Christian Peoples to whom these Presents shall come. I, Dennis Iloldroni, living in Jamaica, in Queens County," know ye, that in consideration of the love, good will, and affection
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which I have and bear towards my friend Isaac Lenoir, being also in Jamaica, do b^ these presents fully give and grant to him and his hen's or assigns, all and singular, my goods, plate, Jewells, ready money and all things to me belonging, with all dwelling houses, lands, and meadows from hence forth. Only m case my son William coming personally into that rrovince, my in- tention is that lie should enter into the possession of whatever lands, houses, and goods the said Isaac Le- noir shall have in his possession at the time of his ar- rival, and which belong to my estate. I leave to Eliz- abeth Bishop, my grand daughter, £20.
Dated September 10, 1702. Witnesses, J. B. Dutu- few, William Creed, Jonas Wood, Samuel Meel. Proved, October 24, 1 702, and Isaac Lenoii*, Innholder, confirmed as executor.
Page 35. — William Barker. " In the name of God, Amen. I, William Barker, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being of sound and per- fect health, etc." I leave to my trusty friend, Mr. Abra- ham Howell, of Southampton, £50. I leave to my trusty friend, John Wick, serge maker, of Southamp- ton, all my housing and land I bought of John Jagoe, during his life. I also leave him <£20. I leave to Job Wick, son of John Wick, all my lands and the house I dwell in in Southampton, and after the death of his father, John Wick, the other house. I leave to Sybell, (laughter of John Howell, <£20. To Mary Howell, widow of John Howell, a ring of £5 value. To Thomas Herrick, £5. To John Burt, son of Mr. Samuel Burt, of New York, £10. To my cousin, Ann Leggett, £50. To Arthur Davis, apprentice of John Wick, £5 to buy liiin a loom. To the Poor of Southampton, £5. To Mr. Joseph Whiting, minister in Southampton, £5. The rest of my estate, my farm on Staten Islan<l, and my house in New York I leave to my cousin, Mary Mentoss, daughter of my uncle, Matthew Barker, Esq.
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Dated March 16, fW-- Abraham Howell and John Wick, executors. Witnesses, John Howell, Thomas Howell, James Clark. Proved before Colonel William Smith, at the manor of St. George, Suffolk County, September 14, 1702.
[ Note. — William Barker was for many years a mer- chant and Justice of the Peace in Southampton, L. I. His homestead now belongs to the heirs of Albert Fos- ter. He seems to have owned a house in New York, on the east side of Broadway, between Wall street and Exchange place. — W. S. P.]
Whereas, Geritt Bancker, of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his brother. Evert Bancker, of Albany, merchant, Novem- ber 2, 1 702.
Page 37. — Elie Boudinot. [This will is written in the French language.] " Au nom de Dieu, Amen. Je sousigne, Elie Boudinot, merchant," formerly dwell- ing in the government of La Rochelle in France ; be- ing constrained to abandon my country, to escape con- tinual persecution, which I received for the profession of the Gospel, and retire to this place with Suzanne Papin, my wife, and our children. And being by the grace of God sound in body and mind, I recommit my soul to the Holy and glorious Trinity. To the Fa- ther who created it. To the Son who has redeemed it, and to the Holy Spirit who has enlightened and sanc- tified it. Declaring that I wish to live and die, in the faith and profession of the Reformed Religion, in which I have been by the Grace of God brought up. And as by a contract of marriage between the said Suzanne Papin, my wife, and myself, made before Andre Mucot, Notaiy in London, November 11, 1686, there was ap-
Eortioned to her children, Benjamin and Suzanne >'Harriette, J6168 sterling each, payable by me or nay heirs when they come of a^e. I have satisfied them by paying to the late Pierre liellin, husband of the said
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Suzanne, £168, and to Benjamin D'Harriette the same sum. And as it has pleased God to give me by my last marriage four children, Jean, Benjamin, Madeline, and Suzanne, I appoint my wife their guardian and leave her full possession of all goods, etc., and she is to give to each of them £250 in silver when they are of age or married. And as my son, Elie Boudinot, by n)y first marriage, has some time since been married, and in consideration of his marriage I have given him £300, as heir of the deceased Janice Berand my wife, his mother. To avoid all trouVjle I direct my wife to pay to him the smn of £150, in full of all claims upon my estate. And whereas I have left property in France, with all contracts, notes, and books of ac- counts, etc., in the hands of my late ne])hew, Jean Bou- dinot, with ray general Power of Attorney, thus in case anything should be obtained, it is to be divided among my children. And if it should please God, as I pray with all my heai-t, that the liberty of our holy Relig- ion should be reestablished in France, and my children should return thither, then the said goods, etc., are to be divided among them. Makes his friend Paul Droil- lot executor.
Dated November 14, 1700. Witnesses, Gabriel Broussard, Henry Pichet. Proved, October 26, 1702, by oath of Henry Pichet, chirargeon, and executor con- firmed.
Edward, Earl of Cornbury, Captain-General, etc. Whereas Kiciiard Stokes, Gentleman, of the city of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of adminis- tration are granted to his wife Margaret, October 10, 1702.
Pagp 41. — Jacoblts Kip. "In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present pub- lic Instrument, that on the 19 day of September, 1702, I, Jacobus Kip, of Newtown." I give the new house in the Dock, now being built and bounded west by the
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house and lot of Benjamin Block, east by the house of Wni. Bill, north by the street, and south by the Dock, and also the water mill with all the lands and appur- tenances, to mv heirs, Johanes Kip, Abraham Kip, Jesse Kip, Bachel Kierstede, Mary Hogeland, Catha- rine Richeman, Benjamin Kip and Samuel Kip. The rest of my estate I leave one half to my heirs named above, and one half to my wife and her heirs, viz., to heirs of Jacobus ver Planck and the heirs of Maria Teller. I leave to Jacobus Kip and Jacobus Kip, Jr., JB50; To Johanes Kierstede, £50. I make Johanes Kip and Jacobus Kip executors.
Witnesses, Richard Burt, Samuel Ketcham, John Firman. Proved in Jamaica, Queens County, October 31, 1702, before John Bridges, and executors con- firmed.
Page 43. — Captain Joun Wake. In the name of God, Amen, this 21 day of February, 170^. I, John Wake, of the city of New York, mariner, being of sound mind. I leave one third of my estate to my loving wife Elizabeth Wake, and the other two thirds to the children that may l)e living at the time of my decease. I leave to my friend Charles Woolly, of New York, all property, real and personal, in the Province of New York, in trust for my wife and chil- dren, and I make him sole executor.
Witnesses, Richard Sackett, May Bickly. Proved before Dr. John Bridges, November 11, 1702, and Charles Woolly confirmed as executor.
Page 45. — Anna Van Sciiayk. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, Anna Van Schayk, of New York, widow, being dis- tempered in body, but of sound mind, on this 27 day of April, 1702, make this my last will." I leave to my son, Levinus Van Schayk, the Wey or Pasture, lying or being at Albany, next to Casper's orchard. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children and grand
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children hereinafter named, viz., Levinu?, Gentye Droyer, Catharine, wife of Matthew Clarkson, and Margaretta Van Schayk, and to ray grand daughter Margaret, wife of Robert Livingston, Jr., and to the children of my daughter Anna Maria, wife of Johnes Van Cortlandt, my house and lands, to be divided equally, as my executors shall judge most effectual. I make my children, Levinus Van Schayk, Mattliew Clarkson, Robert Livingston, Jr., Geritye Droyer and Marearetta Van Schayk, executors.
Witnesses, Peter De Reiner, Richard Stokes, Wm. Shaipe. Proved, June 30, 1702, before Lord Corn- bury.
Page 48. — Matthew Clarkson. " In the name of God, Amen. The 18th day of July, 1702, in the first year of Queen Anne. I, Matthew Clarkson, of the city of New York, being out of health." I leave to my dear children David, Levinus, Matthew and Anne all estate, real and personal, and give rny executors full power to sell. Makes Thomas Noell, "present mayor of the city," Brant Schuyler and " ray dear sis- ter, Margaret Van Schayk," executors.
Witnesses, Brant Schuyler, Robert Lurting, Teunis de Kay, James Emott. Proved before John Bridges, November 19, 1702, and Margaret Van Schayk sworn as executor.
Page 50. — Warner Wessels. In the name of God, Amen. I, Warner Wessels, of the city of New York, hat makei-, being in good health, make this my last will. I leave to my son, Peter Wessels, "begotten by me on ye body of my late wife, Deborah Wessels, the sum of 10 shillings." And to my daughter, An tie We.^sels, likewise }>egotten of said Deborah Wessels, 5 sliillings, I being satisfied that I have already ^iven them a sufficient amount out of my estate. All the i-est of my estate I leave to my wife Elizabeth Wessels, dui'iiig her life, and then to my daughter, Janicke Wessels. Makes his wife sole executor.
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Dated December 12, 1701. Witnesses, George Robinson, William Sell, Barent Coiirsens. Proved before Dr. John Bridges, November 19, 1702.
Page 52. — Ouzel Van Swieton. " In the name of God, Amen. This 23 day of January, 169f. T, Ouzel Van Svvieton, inhabitant of the city of New- York, being at present in the city of London." " I direct my body to be buried in a moderate Christian burial, as it shall be usual in the country where it shall please God to dispose of me." I give to my much esteemed friend Mr. Valentine Cruger, of Lon- don, merchant, all estate of houses, lands, goods, etc., and make him my sole executor.
Witnesses, Edwai'd King, Edward Haynes, Ben- jamin Ashe, Robert Sinclair. Proved on oath of Ben- jamin Ashe, before John Bridges, November 11, 1702, and Matthew Ling, Gabel Cooper, Edward Anthill and Benjamin Ashe, are sworn as administrators in trust, for Valentine Cruger, ** as the said Ouzel Van Swieton has no relations in this Province."
Page 53. — Anthony Serby. "In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that we, Anthony Serby and Josyntie Thomas, man and wife, both being in good health, do hereby make our last will." We make our children equal heirs to all our estate, viz., " the children of Josyntie Thomas, got by Peter Wessels, deceased, Anna Wessels, Maiia and Johanes. And the children of Geritt Hendricks, de- ceased, the second husband of said Josyntie Thomas, Peter and Elizabeth. And our own child Jacobus Serby. And we allow to the eldest son of Peter Wessels, deceased, by name Wessel, over and above his share, the sum of 50 guildei's, Wamj)um value, or 25 shillings New York money. If the survivor should marry, then he or she is to have one half the estate, and the other half to the children. In testimony we have set our hands in New York, this 29th day of March, 1G88.
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Witnesses, Barent Coursen, Jan Harberdingh, Jr., P. DeLanoy.
New York, November 19, 1702, there appeared before me, John Bridges, Doctor of Laws, Wessell Peterse and Johanes Peterse and prayed for the ad- ministration of the will, annexed, in Trust for the children of the testator, Anthony Serby, named Jacob and Katherine Serby.
Proved by oath of John Harberdingh, that he saw the said Anthony Serby sign the above will, etc. Letters of Administration granted to Wessell Peterse and Johanes Peterse, sons-in-law [ste]) sons] of Anthony Serby, and sons of Josyntie Serby, his late wife by her former husband, they both having lately deceased. November 12, 1702.
Page 56. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General and Governor, etc.. Whereas Samuel Jothum, late of the town of Hempstead on the Island of Nassau, lately died intestate. Letters of Administra- tion are granted to his wife Anne, December 12, 1702.
Page 57. — Charles Owen. " In the name of God, Amen. This 23 October, 1702. I, Charles Owen, of the Parish of Oushen, in Pembroke County, in South Wales, mariner, being sick and weak." I leave to my friend Susanah Barnes, £80 sterling, which was bequeathed to me as my portion in the will of my father, George Owen, Doctor of Divinity, and is now in the hands of my mother, Mary Owen, of the Pansh of Ousteu. I also leave her the rest of my estate and make her executor.
Witnesses, Ebenezer Williams, Arent Bloom, Will- iam Huddlestone. Proved, November 26, 1702, in New York, and Susannah Barnes confirmed as exe- cutor.
Page 58. — Edw^ard, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas the Reverend Mr. Patrick
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Gourd AiNE, late of Jamaica, on the Island of Nassau, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to Lewis Morris, Esq., of New York, Decem- ber 5, 1702.
Page 59. — Mairiage License granted to Arent Schuyler and Swantie Dyckhuys, December 12, 1702.
Whereas Duncan Campbell, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to Benjamin Luneville, in Trust for Susannah Campbell, his wife, December 15, 1702.
Page 60. — ^Andrew Teller, Jr. '* In the name of God, Amen. The 3d day of September, 1702. I, Andrew Teller, of New York, merchant, being weak and sick." I leave to my only son, Andrew Teller, all my estate, real and peisonal, but if he die under age, then to my brother Oliver Teller, and my sister Mar- garet Teller. If they both die, then to the children of Oliver Stephens, and William Teller, Sr., deceased. Makes his mother Sopliia Teller, widow, and Jacobus Van Cortlandt and Brant Schuyler, executors.
Witnesses, Jeremias Westerhout, Cornelius Kier- stede, William Huddlestone. Proved before John Bridges, November 9, 1702.
Page 62. — Andries Teller, Sr. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Andrew Teller, of the city of New York, merchant." I leave to my eldest son, Andries Teller, £25, and also all that lot of gi'ound with the appurtenances, lying over against the house I now live in, and next to the house of Robert Livingston, to him and his heirs forever. And it is to be accounted a part of his shai'e of my estate, but his mother, my wife, is to enjoy the use of one half of it during her life. My wife Sophia is to remain in possession of all my estate so long as she remains my widow. After her decease the estate is to go to the children. My daughter Mar-
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garet shall enjoy, after her mother's decease, the rent and profit of my house that stands behind that I now Vive in, during her life. If any estate comes to me from the death of my father, it shall be divided in the same manner. If all of my children should die (which God j^revent) then all my estate is to be divided into two parts, one part to my brothers and sisters, and the other part to the brothers and sisters of my wife. Makes his wife, Sophia, and his brother in law. Jacobus Van Cortlandt, and his brother, William Teller, exec- utors and guardians of his children till they are of age.
Witnesses, Robert Lurting, Elias Boudinot, Jr. Proved before John Bridges, upon oath of Elias Bou- dinot, Jr., November 9, 1702.
[Note. — ^The house of Andries Teller is now No. 87 Pearl street. The lot opposite, '' next to the house of Robert Livingston," is now No. 88 Pearl street, and was originally a water lot. The house in the rear of the house of Andries Teller, the rent of which was left to his daughter Margaret, fronts on Stone street. — W. S. P.]
Page 64. — Edward Mann. '' In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that I, Edward Mann, of the County of Kent, in Eng- land, Chirurgeon's mate on board her Majesty's Ship, the "Jersey," Captain Robert Stephens, Commandei-, now riding in the Rhode of New York, being very sick and weak." I bequeath to Stephen Mildman all my wearing apparell. I give all my wages, now due on board her Majesty's snip, the "Jersey," to be im- ployed for the defraying of my funei'al expenses. I leave to my well beloved sister, Martha Mann, all mv real estate in the Island of Sheppey, in Kent, and she is to pay to my younger brother, John Mann, £100. I a})point my trusty friend, Christopher Denife, executor.
Dated September 4, 1702. I Ljive my books, sword, and other things to Christopher Denne.
Witnesses, John Bulkely, Thomas Simons, Abraham
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GouveiTieiir. Proved, December 16, 1702, before John Bridges.
Page 65. — Letters of administration granted to Samuel Bayard, principal creditor, on estate of Ste- i*HEN Mahoult, November 17, 1702. Inventory re- turned May 17, 1703.
Letters of administration gi*anted to Thomas Clarke, of Brookhaven, upon the goods, etc., of his sister, Raohel Graham, deceased, and inventory returned July 10, 1707.
Letters of administration granted to Patrick Cmm- ford upon the goods, etc., of John Boyle, December 10, 1702. Inventory returned June 30, 1703.
Letters of administration granted to Elizabeth Bulkly upon goods, etc., of John Bulkly, her husband, deceased, November 19, 1702. * Inventory returned May 19, 1703.
Marriage License gi-anted to William Smith and SusANAH Minvielle, December 22, 1702.
Jacob Rottier. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Jacob Kottier, of New York, mariner." I leave all my estate to my loving wife, Jahiel Rottier, to be divided between her and Mary Nawdine and Elias Nawdine, the son and daughter of my said wife, and Jacob Rottier, son of my said wife and me. My wife to have one third, and the children the rest.
Dated November 23, 1702. Witnesses, P. Peirot, P. Boutiton, G. Goiidineau. Proved, December 8, 1702.
Page 66. — Symox Jansen Romeyn. In the name of God, Amen. I, Synion Jansen Romeyn, of the city of New York, Gentleman, being in good health do
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make this, ray last will and testament. I leave to the Dutch Reformed Church, £5. All the rest of my es- tate I leave to my wife, Sophia Romeyn, " And if it should happen that God did take my said wife out of this vain World before me," then I leave it to my wife's nearest relations. Makes his wife executor.
Dated October 3, 1702. Witnesses, Johanes Viell, Johanes Van Vorst, Jan Jansen. Proved, November 21, 1702.
Page 68. — Samuel Maynard. In the name of God, Amen. I, Sanmel Maynard, now of the city of New York, glover, being in tolerable health. " I bequeath my body to the earth to be decently buried, if it may be, in ye Dutch Church in New York." I leave to my daughter Margaret, now wife of Charles Lodowyck, £'S. To my daughter Johanna, wife of Johanes D'Honneur, £3. An inventory is to be made of all my goods, and given to my wife Amitie for life, and then to my two daughters. If they should die, then to my two brothers, Christopher and Thomas Maynard, living at Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Dated November 11, 1695. I make my wife and my son in law, Charles Lodowyck, and my cousin, Jan Ilarperdingh, executors.
Witnesses, William Teller, Thomas Noel, Gustavus Home. Proved, November 18, 1702, and Jan Harper- dingh confirmed as executoi\
Page 69. — Peter Jacobs Maritjs. "In the name of (Tod, Amen, this 7 day of July, 1701. I, Peter Jacobs Marius, of the city of New York, merchant, being of sound and perfect memory." " My body, in hope of a joy full Resurrection, I commit to the earth to be buried in such place and in such decent manner as my execu- tors shall think fit." Whereas I have before the decease of my beloved wife Maria Pe terse, as well as since her decease, sent over into Holland a considerable part of my estate which doth there still remain, I will that the
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same be put into the banks in the city of Hoorne, for the use of ray two sisters, Birgie Marius and Margarita Marius, and shall remain there during their lives. Upon the death of my sister Birgie Marius, then one half is to be divided between the two children of my sister Margarita Marius, viz., Aechie Jans Bruyn and Jacob Marius Groen. After the death of my sister Margarita, the remainder is also to be divided be- tween them. My will is that out of the property I have here in New York, there shall be paid to the re- lations of my wife, Maria Peterse Beeke, so much money as I have sent over to Holland. Accounting 5 guilders of this country for 1 guilder Holland money, the same to be divided as follows : 4- to Francis Salis- bury, Mary Salisbury, Aliace Van Dyke, and Elizabetli Van Dyke, the children of Elizabeth Bradshavv, de- ceased, equally ; f to the use of Cornelis Peterse Beeke for life and then to his children ; ^ to the chil- dren of Cornelia, late wife of Jacobus De Hart, viz., Elizabeth, Baltus, and Catharine De Hart; ^ to the three children of Wm. Beeke, Altie, Tilleman and Deborah ; ^ to Anna and Peter, children of Deborah, late wife of Warner Wessels. Of all the rest of es- tate, one half is to go to my loving cousin Jacob Marius, and one half to my wife's relations. Makes Tennis De Kay, baker, Johanes Kip, brewer, and Jacob Marius Groen, silversmith, executors.
Witnesses, P. Le Grand, Jacobus Cornellison, John Tudor.
Codicil, September 16, 1702, makes Major Brant Schuyler another executor. Witnesses, Robert Shelton, Wilhelminus Van Niewenhusen, Balthazer De Hart- Proved, December 11, 1702. Samuel Bayard and Peter Wessels appointed administrators in trust.
Page 73. — Jonathan Pkovoost. " In the name of God, Amen. Whei'eas I, Jonathan Provoost, of the city of New York, considering the ceitainty of death, and the uncertainty of the hour." 1 appoint for my
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sole and universal heir my lawful and loving wife Katharine Pj'ovoost, and leave her all houses, l)(»nds, and goods during her life. I leave to my eldest son, David Provoost, £10. To John Van der Meulin, the son of my wife by her former husband, Frans Jansen Van der Meulin, £5. I leave to my children, Margareta, Katharine, David, Maria and Elizabeth, and also to John Van der Meulin two thiids of my estate if my wife should remarry, and one third to my wife.
Dated March 5, 170^. Witnesses, Garnitt Harden- burg, Johanes Van der Water, Jr., Angeltie Van der Water. Proved, December 30, 1702.
Page 75. — Abraham Lutine. '^ Richmond County, December ye 2, 1702. I, Abraham Lutine, being in perfect memory, Praised be God for it." I give to my loving wife, Ann Lutine, one lot of land whereon I now live, joining to Isaac Bellin, with all the rights thereto belonging. I give to John Asking, Jr., my sister's son, one lot of land being near ye Isenberg, with all the rights thereto belonging. I leave all my lands in East New Jersey to the children of my two sisters, .Mary and Hester. I leave to my loving mother £2. I leave to Jolin Asking, Jr., two horses, and to Abraham Crocheran, son as John Crocheran, one cow. Makes liis wife eKecutor.
Witnesses, John Stillwell, David De Bon Repos. Proved, December 22, 1702.
Page 76. — Tyman Van Borsu3i. "In the name of God, Amen, this 22 day of July, 1702. I, Tyman Van Borsum, of New York, cordwainer, make this my last will." I leave to my wife Gritie all my estate during widowhood. If she should marry, then a true in- ventory to be made, and she is to have one half, and my daughter Margareta, wife of Cornelius Law, shall have the other half. Mentions " my two brothers and sisters," Janatie, wife of Peter Adolph, and Anette, wife of Andrew Brestede;" mentions "children of my
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brother Hendrick Vau Borsum," and " the children of my brother, Barent Van Borsum ;" mentions " the chil- dren of my two brothei*8 and sistei-s, viz., Egbert Her- mans, John Hermans, and the children of Geesie, late wife of Claas Jansen Van Heyninge, and the children of Willimentie, late wife of Geritt Snedicor, Leaves a contingent remainder to "the widower of my daughter, whether it be Cornelius Low or any other husband." Mai:es his wife executor, and after her de- cease "my two brothers in law, Peter Adolph and Egbert Hermans."
Witnesses, George Norton, Jacob Turpe, Jr., Jacob Thibon. Proved, January 4, 170|.
Page 79. — Peter Biyon. "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all to whom these presents may come, that I, Peter Biyon, of the County of Richmond." I leave to my wife Perize, j£10, and also j£15 per annum for life, as agreed by an ante nuptial contract. I also leave her the use of all household stuff. I leave to my eldest son, Isaac Biyon, £25 for his birth right. I leave to the two children of my son Jacob, deceased, £50 each, I having suf- ficiently done for their father in his life time. I leave to the four sons of my daughter Catherine, by her hus- band, Kichard Curtis, a certain tract of land adjoining to Daniel Lake, in the County of Richmond, being 84 acres, to be equally divided. I having paid a certain mortgage of j£125 to Paul Richards, which he had upon a certain piece of land belonging to Nicholas Largillier, deceased, the husband of my daughter Frances, who is since intermarried with John Morgan, which piece of land lyeth in Richmond County, whei-e- by the title is devolved u])on me. And whereas Nicholas, the son and heir of said Nicholas Largillier, is heir to his estate, whom I had specially provided for on the marriage of my daughter Fiances, my said daughter is to enjoy the benefit of the same till the said Nicholas shall come of age, and he shall pay
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£125 to tlie children of his mother, whether by his own father or of John Morgan. I leave the rest of my estate to ray son, Isaac Biyon, and to the children of my daughter Maria, wife of Arent Prall, who is deceased, Martha, wife of Thomas Still well, Chris- tence, wife of Abraham Marlet, Catherine, wife of Richard Curtis, and Frances, wife of John Morgan. Makes Abraham Gouverneur, Jacques Pouillon, and Jasp(»r Nissepat, executors.
Dated September 11, 1699. Witnesses, Nicholas Jamaine, Jacob Thibon. Proved in New York, Janu- ary 6, 1 702.
Page 82. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Johanes Van Cortlandt has lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his mother, Gertrude Van Cortlandt; his widow Anne having i-enounced the administratorship, December 12, 1702.
Letters of administration are granted to William Teller upon the estate of his brother-in-law, Johans KiERSTEDE, chirurgeon, and his wife Ann, late de- ceased, who left three sons, Hans, aged 10; Samuel, aged 7 ; and Johanes, aged 3. January 9, 1702.
Page 83. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Peter Galloway died intes- tate, leaving one daughter, Hannah Galloway, aged 9 months. Letters of administration are granted Isbell Rottier, widow, her next relation, June 20, 1702. En- tered in the Secretary's Office for me.
Daniel Honan, Sec.
Page 84. — Benjamin Blagge. " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present instrument, that I, Benjamin Blagge, of the city of New York, mariner, being in perfect health, but know- ing the weakness of mankind and the frailty of this
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life." Makes his wife Judith, sole executor. If b marry again, then she is to have one half of the estai and the other half to my children, Edward, Samu^ and Maiy.
Dated June 6, 1695. Witnesses, Jacobus Kip, Jee Kip, G. Van Inburgh. Ptxjved, December 31, 17C and Edward Blagge is appointed administrator ai
fuardian of his brother, Samuel Blagge, the wido' udith Blagge, having died without having proved t will. Entered in the Secretary's Office.
Daniel Honan, Sec
Page 86, — Letters of administration granted upi the estate of Henry Treoona, of the Island of Jamau to John Borrowe, piincipal creditor, June 28, 1703.
[Document in Latin language.] License of Hem Lord Bishop of London, to Rev. John Bartow, to p< form all ecclesiastical and ministerial duties in i. Province of New York. Dated June 2l*, 1702.
Heniy, by Divine permission. Lord Bishop of Lc don, to all to whom these presents sliall or may cc cern ; health in our Lord G-od Everlasting. Where by virtue of an Act of Parliament, made in ye first ye of the reign of our Sovereign Lord and Lady Kii William and Queen Mary, entituled, An act for ■ abrogating of ye oaths oi Supremacy and allegiam and appointing other oaths. It is provided and e acted, that every person at his or their respecti admission to be incumbent in any Ecclesiastical Pi motion or Dignity in ye Church of England, shi subscribe and declare before his Ordinary in mann and form as in ye said Act is contained. Now kno ye that on ye day of ye date hereof, did personal appear before me, John Bartow, clerk, to be admitt to ye ministerial functions in ye Province of New Yo: in America, and subscribed as followftth as by thesa Act is lequired. 1, John Bartow, clerke, declare th
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I will conform to ye Liturgy of the Church of Eng- land, as it is now by Law established. In Witness whereof we have caused our seal manual to be affixed to these presents. Dated the 22d day of the month of June, in ye year of our Lord 1702, and in the 27th year of our Translation.
[Mandate of Lord Cornbury in Latin.] To all Rec- tors, (^haplains, Curates and ministers, and to Caleb Heathcote, Henry Hunt and Josiah Hunt, Church Wardens of the Parish of Westchester, Eastchester, Yonkers, and Manor of Pelham, commanding them to * induct the Rev. John Bartow, as Rector in the said Parish, now vacant, and to put him in possession of the Rectory, Glebe, and Church property. Given un- der the Prerogative seal of this Province, November 9, 1 702. Cornbury.
[Latin.] By virtue of the above written mandate, and in the presence of Hugh Farquhar and Thomas Hunt, Joseph Haviland, Daniel Clark, and Edward Collier. We William Vesey, Clergyman, and Josiah Hunt, C;hurcli Warden of the Parish of Westchester and Eastchester, have inducted the Rev. John Baktow, in the Parish Church of Eastchester, AVestchester, Yon- kers, and Manor of Pelham, and put him in possession of the Rectory, Glebe, and Parish property. In Tes- timony whereof we had subscribed these Presents, December 6, 1702.
We whose names are underwritten, doe certifie and declare, that on Sunday the 6 day of December, anno Domini 1702, John Bartow, Clerk, after his induc- tion, did in the Parish Church of Westchester, read the morning and evening service, according to the exact form by Act of Parliament prescribed, and im- mediately after the reading of ye aforesaid service did declare his unfeigned assent and consent to all con- tained and prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer, as the Law in such cases directs, before ye Congrega-
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tion on the said day assembled, and also did read ye books of ye 39 Articles of the Church of England, with the ratification. And immediately after ye read- ing of ye aforesaid Articles and Ratification before the Congregation, did declare, at the above said time and place, his unfeigned assent and consent to them, and to all things therein contained. In Testimony whereof we who were present have hereunto subscribed our names this 6th day of December anno Dom., 1702. William Vesey, Joseph Haviland, Edward Collier, Thomas Hunt, Hugh Farquhar, William Willett, Josiah Hunt, John Williams.
Page 88. — Letters of administration upon the estate of Thomas Lambertse, late of Bedford upon Long Island, Granted to his daughter and sole heir at law, Elizabeth Vanderhave, and her husband Cornelis Van- derhave, February 5, 170f.
Anne, by the Grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, etc. To all to whom these presents shall come, Sendetli Greeting. Whereas upon the examination and tryall of John Laurence, late of Jamaica, in Queens County, be- ing personally brought before Our right trusty and right well beloved, cousin Edward, Lord Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and Governor-in-chiefe of our Province of New York, be, the said John Laurence was legally proved to be Lunatick and non compos mentis. Where- fore Thomas Laurence, of Flushing, in Queens County, Gentleman, brother to the said John Laurence, and William Smith, Esq., an alderman of our city of New York, intermarried with Susanah, the sister of the said John Laurence, by their humble request, petitioned to our said Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief, did beg the guardianship of the said Lunatick, during his life, or during his lunacy. And We being willing to consent. Know ye. That we have granted unto the said Thomas Laurence and William Smith, the guai\
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dianship of the said John Laurence, etc. In Witness whereof we have caused the seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. Witness our Right Trusty and right well beloved cousin, Edward, Viscount Cornbury, our Captain-General and Governor, etc. Done at our Fort in New York, February 20, in the first year of our Reigne, 1702. Daniel Honan, Secretary.
Whereas Robert Stapleton, late Commander of her majesties Ship " Jersey," has lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Captain George Rogers, in Trust for Jane Stapleton, the widow, March 5, 1702.
Page 89. — Marriage license granted to John Cku- GEu and Mary Cuyler, March 2, l70f.
Whereas Judaii Samuel of New York, lately died intestate, leaving behind him one son Isaac Samuel, aged 2 years. Letters of administration ai'e granted to Moses Levy, February 20, 170|.
Page 90. — Whereas Margaret Duncan, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to her son-in-law Joseph Latham, ship caipenter, March 8, 170|.
Page 91. — Lettei*s of administration are granted to William Hodge of New York, merchant, and husband of the eldest daughter of Mary Masters, widow, deceased, upon the estate of said Mary Masters. September 5, 1703.
Ralph Shirer. The Last will of Ralph Shirer. I, being of sound mind and Judgment, do deliver up my soul to God Almighty, and what money, wages, clothes, goods or anything else belongs to me on board her Majesty's ship "Jersey," and elsewhere, I freely give and dispose to Gardiner Bjooks to him and his
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heirs. This I leave as my last will. To which I set my hand and seal in New York, October 4, 1702.
Witness, Henry Roberts. Proved, January 16, I70f.
Page 92. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Abraham DeLanoy, lately died, leaving behind him his last will, and appointing his wife Cornelia sole executrix, and Gerald Beek- man and Gerritt Duyckinck tutors to his children. Which said Cornelia lately died intestate, without having proved the will. Upon the petition of Evert Duyckinck, son in law of said Abraham DeLanoy and Cornelia, his wife, and Mary IJeLanoy the eldest daughtvcr, and the rest of the children ; the said Gerald Beekman and Evert Duyckinck are appointed admin- istrators. Gerritt Duyckinck having renounced the same. Dated March 5, 170f.
Page 93. — Anna Cuyler. " In the Uiime of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that I, Anna Cuyler, widow of Henry Cuyler, late of this city, merchant, being at the present time of sound memory, although very sick and weak." All the arti- cles, clauses, and legacies, in the will of mv late hus- band, and provisions established by my late husband in his will, are to be fully performed, bearing date March 21, 16i>0, written by my said husband and signed in presence of Geritt Duyckinck and Peter De Mill, and written in Low Dutch language, and on which I obtained letters of administration, November 17, 1690. Before any division is made of my estate, my execu- tors are to pay to my daughter Mary, JBIOO, and the sura of JB120 to my daughter Eve. It being my custom to give so much to each of my daughters at their marriage for their wedding apparell, which they have had. All the rest of my estate, real and per- sonal, is to be divided among my children in eight equal parts, my son Johanes is to have one share pix>-
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videcl he signifies his approval of tlie will of his father, but if he does not do so, he is to be excluded. And one share to each of my children, Abraham, Henry, Sarah, wife of Peter Van Brugh, Delia, wife of Johanes Grovendyke, Rachel, wife of Myndert Schuyler, Mary and Eve. I make my sons, Johanes and A})raham, and my son in law, Peter Van Brugh, Johanes Grovendyke and Myndert Schuyler and ray daughter Mary, executors.
Dated in New York, July 3, 1702. Witnesses, David Frovoost, Isaac De Reimei', Abraliam Gouver- neur. Proved, March 18, 170|, and the above execu- tors confirmed.
Page 95. — Marriage license granted to Ricitard WiLLEiT and Frances Dervall, March 30, 170|.
Marriage license granted to Augustine Graham and Jane Cms well, April 8, 1703.
Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General, etc. Know ye that at New York, the 5 day of March, 170:3, before John Bridges, LL.D., Robert Pudding- ton, aged 18, son of Elias Puddington, deceased, did choose Charles Sleigh to be his guardian.
At the same time William Huddlestone, Gent., and Peter Ryckman, tailor, were chosen guardians of Cornellsk Segebse, aged 15, son of Seger Cornelise then of New York, April 2, 1 70;3.
Page 96. — Richard Curtis, "Richmond County, August 15, 1702, the last will of Richard Curtis, being sicke." I leave to my wife Catharine, my dwelling house and 40 acres of land next adjoining, for her life, and then to go to my two sons, John and Joshua. The other 40 acres of my land, I give to my sons, Sanuu'l and Isaac. I give one half of the remainder of my estate to my wife to bring up my younger chil-
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dren, and the other half to all my children. Makes his wife executor.
Witnesses, John Stillwell, Stoeffel Van Sant. Proved, April 12, 1703.
Page 97. — Samuel Burt. In the name of God, Amen, this 21 day of August, 1702. I, Samuel Burt, of New York, merchant, being very sick, do make this ray last will. After the payment of all debts, I leave the rest of my estate to my loving wife and children. My son John is to have £20 more than the rest. My executors have full power to sell mv house in which I now live. Makes his wife, Captam William Morris and James Emott^ executoiu
Witnesses, David Law, Sarah Lloyd, Daniel Butts. Proved, February 11, 1702.
Page 98. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Jacob Cornellisen Van Oos- TEN lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Aeltie Cornellisen Van Oosten, his widow, April 20, 1703.
Page 99. — Samuel Bradley. " In the name of the Lord, Amen. This 5 day of July in ye year of our Lord 1693, I, Samuel Bradley, of the city of New York, merchant, being at present in good health and being now bound on a voyage beyond the sea." "Whereas my loving brother inlaw. Captain William Kidd, hath been very careful of me, and hath likewise for my encouragement, now in my minority, at my de- sire and request, advanced and paid unto me ye sum of £140, current money of New York, which I now employ in trade and merchandize. For and in consid- eration of his so great love unto me, as well as in rec- ompense and in full satisfaction of ye said sum of money, advanced as aforesaid, I do give and bequeath unto my said loving brother in law Captain William Kidd, his heirs and assigns for ever, All that my one
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Lalf of one certain toft or lot of Ground numbered with the number 6. Situate, lying? and being within ye city of New York, in ye street commonly called and known ])y ye name of ye Dock street. And likewise all that my one half of a certain messuage or dwelling house and lot lying and being in ye street commonly called by ye name of ye Wall street And also that my lot or Toft of ground in ye new street, without ye gate of ye said city, called Kmg street. I will that all my goods and chattels be equally divided into three parts, amongst my loving father, Samuel Bradley, my brother in law, W illiam ICidd, and my loving brother, Henry Bradley. And lastly I constitute and appoint my said brother m law, Captain William Kidd, to be executor.
Witnesses, Richard Jones, William Morris, Jacob Mayle, James Graham.
Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and Governor, etc. Whereas Samukl Bradley, New York, merchant, lately died, leaving behind him his last will, therein declaring his brother in law, William Kidd, sole executor, who died without having proved the said will. And whereas Sarah Kidd, widow and relict of William Kidd, and sister to ye said Samuel Bradley, hath prayed for the administration, The same is grant- ed, April 13, 1703, and the said Sarah Kidd is sworn as executrix.
Page 101. — Whereas William Play, mariner, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, Henry Play, April 29, 1703.
Page 102. — Henry Jourdaink. "In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry Jourdaine, mariner, being sick." I bequeath absolutely all my estate to my dear wife Elizabeth and her children, but to be entirely at her disposal. And all the wages and commissions that shall come to me from the Ship " Dolphin." Likewise a bulk of gold containing 10 ounces 8 pennyweights. Likewise Gl elephants teeth, marked H. J. All which
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is in ye Ship " Dolphin." I desire that Mr. Stephens may receive ray goods, etc., and send it to my dear wife who liv^es in New York, by my son in law Alexander Woodniff. I leave to each of my children 1 ounce of gold, as their mother shall think fit.
Dated June 25, 1702. Witnesses, George Stephens, mate, Samuel Francis, sui'geon. Proved, April 13, 1703.
Whereas Henry Jourdaine lately died at sea. Let- ters of administration are granted to his wife Eliza- beth, April 13, 1703.
Page 103. — Robert Sanders. " In the name of God, Amen, this 21 day of September, 1702. I, Rob- ert Sanders, of New York, merchant, being in health.'' I leave to my eldest son Thomas Sanders 50 shillings in full of ye pretence he might have as being my eld- est son and heir at law. I leave to my wife Elsie, all houses, lands, and Plantations, with full power to sell the same, and to give to the children as she may think best.
Witnesses, Abraham Vandewater, Dirck Ten Eyck. Proved, May 1, 1703.
Page 105. — Carsten Luersen, Jr. '* In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest to all Peo- ple, that 1, Carsten Luersen, Jr., of the city of New York, mariner, being at this present very sick and weak." I leave to my eldest son Carsten, the sum of j£10, by reason of his birthright, when he shall be of age or married. All the rest of his estate is left to his wife Petronella, during her widowhood, but if she mar- ries then one half is to be given to the children. Makes his wife and his father, Carsten Luersen, and his father in Jaw, Abraham Vanderheuile, and Albert Clock, ex- eeutoi'8.
Dated August 16, 1702. Witnesses, Matthys Bock- hols, James Wright, Cornelius Exveen, Abraham Gou- verneur. Proved, April 29, 1703.
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Page 107. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Ferdinando Wamsley lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Joseph Billot, as principal creditor. May 7, 1703.
Page 108. — Petornella Luersens. " In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all
Eeople that I, Petronella Luersens, widow of Carsten lUerson Jr., deceased, being at this present time very sickly." I leave one half of my estate to my dear and well beloved father, Abraham Vanderheuill, and to my brothers, Johanes and Hendrick Vanderheuill, and my sisters Elizabeth, wife of Captain Martin Clock, Catharine, wife of Albert Clock, Maria, wife of Peter De Mill, and Femitie, wife of Benjamin Wyn- coop, in equal shares. The other half I leave to my father in law, Carsten Luersen, Sr., and my sister in law Maria, wife of Johanes Van der Spiegel, Anna,
wife of John Old worthy, Aeltie, wife of Lassenby,
Beeltie, wife of Albert De Vries, and Gertruy Luer- sen, equally. I make my father, Abraham Vander- heuill, and my father in law, Carsten Luersen, execu- tors.
Dated August 23, 1702. Witnesses, Abraham Staats, Hendnck Van der Spiegel, Robert Morris.
Page 109. — Marriage license granted to Thomas Still WELL and Ellice Throgmokton, April 9, 1703.
FuEDERTCK Phillipse. Iu the name of God, Amen. I, Frederick Flipse, of ye city of New York, being in health of body and of sound and perfect memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testa- ment. I order my body to be interred at my burial j)lace at ye upper mill, with such charges and in such decent manner as to my executors shall seem most con- venient. I give to Frederick Flipse, my grand son, born in Barbadoes, ye only son of Philip, my eldest son, late deceased, ye following houses and tenements
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in ye city of New York, to wit: That dwelling house with ye appurtenances I now live in, with ye house called ye feoulting house, as also the house next door to ye said dwelling house, and the ground adjoining so far as ye leanto stands, and so far «s ye gable end of ye old kitchen and ye fence of the widow De Kay. And also a ware house called ye middle ware house, and ye land behind it, ye breadth of ye said ware house towards ye New street, and to extend in length to ye Broad street, ye same ground being there in breadth between ye Cooper's house and ye ground of Isaac Kip. And all those two dwelling houses and lots of ground lying and being near ye Old Stadt House, at piesent in ye tenure of Mi*. Caree and Mj*. Droillet. And also all those lands, houses, and heredit- aments in the County of Westchester, to wit, that land called Papariniman, with the meadows and the bridge and the toll, and all the right and title which I have to the same. And all those lands and meadows called the Jonckei's Plantations, with all the houses, mills, orchards, etc., within the Patent. As also a piece of land in the Mile Square, by me lately bought of Michael Howden. And all that tract or piece of land extending from the Jonckers Plantation or Patent to a cj'eek called by ye Indians Wysquaqua, and by the Christians Williams Portuguese Creek, and from tbence according to ye course of ye creek into ye woods to the head of tne same, and thence on an east line to the creek called the Jonckers Creek, and thence to continue the same course to Broncks River, and as far as my I'ight extends. Also one half of my meadow lying at Tap- pan with the appurtenances to the same, To him, the said Fredejick Flipse, my grand son, and ye heirs male of his body lawfully to be begotten. T also leave to my grand son Frederick, besides the negroes and the Jonckers Plantation, a negro called Harry with his wife and child, and two negroes called Peter and Wan, and the boat called the *' Joncker," with all pertaining to it, and one half of all the cotton, etc., at the Planta>
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tion at ye upper mills, and one quarter of all ships, plate goods, merchandizes, etc. These lands are given to him with this i^estriction, that it is in lieu of the tract of land called Cinquesingli, purchased by me and intended to be given to his father, my eldest son.
I give to my son, Adolphus Flypse, ye following houses and tenements in ye city of New York, to wit, that house and ground that Isaac Marquis at present lives in, with all the rights to me belonging. And a house in Stone street next Isaac De Forrests, and so far as my right extends. Also a house and lot of ground over against the house I now live in, stretching in breadth to the house of Autie Goessens, and in length to the house of Mr. Anthony Brockholst. And also a hoUvse and lot of ground lying in ye Broad street by ye ground of Jacobus Kip, with a ware house in ye Mew street and the land between both from one street to the other. Also those lands, tene- ments, and hereditaments in ye County of Westchester, to wit, all that tract of land lying at ye upper mills, beginning at a creek, called by the Indians Wysquaqua and by the Christians William Portuguese Creek, being the bounds of the land given to my grand son, and so running up Hudson Kiver to ye creek called AVegehandigh, whereon are two grist mills, and from thence along the river to a creek cidled Kichtawam or Croton River, and so along the river or creek, accord- ing to ye Patent, and thence on an east line as far as the Bronx River, thence to the head of Bronx River, and ah)ng Bronx River to the lands devised to my grandson Frederick Flipse. Also one half of a saw mill at Mamaroneck, late by me purchased of Dr. Selinus. And one half of the meadow at Tappan, by ine purchased of Dj*. George Lockhart. And all that j)iece of meadow on the north side of Tappan creek, as expressed in the Patent, together with all houses, mills, etc., to him and his heirs male. Also certain negroes (14 in all), and one half of the cattle, etc., at the upper njills. And a large boat called ye "Unity,"
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by me bought of Jan Desmorety. I leave to my eld est daughter Eva, wife of Jacobus Van Cortlandt, all that house and ground with the appurtenances in ye city of New York where they at present live, with all rights. Also a lot of ground in ye New street, to the south of the old ware house. And one quarter of all ships, plate goods, etc., to her during her life, and then to her second son. Also a certain mortgage of Dr. Henricus Selinus, upon ye lands of John Kichbell, de- ceased, twenty miles into ye woods, but not to extend over Bronx Kiver into any lands given to my ^rand son. I give to my daughter Anatje, wife of Pnillip French, the house and ground in New York where they at present live. Also the old ware house and ground thereto belonging lying in the New street. And all my estate of land in the County of Berghen in East New Jersey, to wit, a house lot in the village of Ber- gen, a large garden, a Plantation of 15 acres, with 8 morgen or 16 acres of meadow with the right in the undivided wood land of two farms and the Plantation. And all my lands in the County of Ulster, to wit, a piece of land at Mombachus, containing 290 acres. A piece of land at Roundout creek, mortgaged to me by John Ward, counting 700 acres. I also leave to her, after my wife's decease, that lot of ground and appur- tenances in New York extending from ye Bi'oadway to ye New street, lying between the ground lot of Robert White and the ground of William the Clock- luyer. Also one quarter of all ships, goods, etc., to her during her life and then to her second son, and for lack of such to her son Philip French. I bequeath to my dear wife, Catharine Flipse, £50 per annum, and she shall continue to remain in the house I now live in, and shall receive the money I liave engaged and promised her according to oui- agreement upon our man-iage. And also the use during her life of that lot extending from ye Broadway to New street, lyinir between the ground lots of Robert White and Will- liam the Clockluyer, and she is to have the guardian-
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ship of my grand son Frederick Flipse until he is of age.
I make my son Adolphus, my son in law, Jacobus Van Cortlandt, executors.
Dated October 26, 1700. Frederick Flipse.
Witnesses, Isaac De Forrest, Olof Van Cortlandt, Philip Van Cortlandt, Wm. Nicoll. Proved, before Lord Cornbury, December 9, 1702.
[Note. — Frederick Flipse (or Phillipse, as liis de- scendants spelled the name) was the wealthiest man in New York in his time. The large tract of land in Westchester County was known as the Manor of Phil- lipsburgh. The burial ground at the upper mills, where his remains still rest, is at Tarrytown, and the church he built still remains. The houses and lots in New York, " near the Old Stadt House," are now Nos. 65-67 Pearl street. They descended to his great grand- son, Frederick Phillipse, and were confiscated after the llevolution. The house where Frederick Flipse lived was on the north corner of Stone street and W hitehall. The *' land of the widow De Kay" was on Whitehall street, next north of his lot. The house left to Adol- phus Flips, " that Isaac Marcpiise lives in," is No. 64 Pearl street. The house on Stone street, "next to Isaac De Forest's," was next east of the house of Fred- rick Flipse, on the north side of Stone sti-eet. The Produce Exchange covers all these lots. The housfe '^ over against the house I now live in," left to son Adolplms, is the south corner of Stone street and Whitehall. It was in after years the city residence of Colonel Roger Morris and his wife, Mary Phillipse. Adolphus Flipse died without issue in 174i> and all his lands went to his nephew, Frederick Phillipse. The house and lot left to Eva Van Cortlandt is the west corner of Coenties slip and Pea]*l street. Tliis lot and house remained in the possession of her descendants to recent years. In the pictures of the Old Stadt House the house of Jacobus Van Cortlandt is distinctly seen. The house and lot left to Anetje, wife of Philip French,
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is on the south side of Pearl street, and next east of the famous Fraunces Tavern. The lot on Broadway, running through to New street, which was left to his wife for life, and then to Anetje, wife of Phillip Frencli, is a little north of Beaver street. The lots and ware- houses on New street and Broad street are about half way between Beaver street and Exchange place. — W. S. P.]
Page 114. — Whereas Timothy Halstead, of Hemp- stead, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, Timothy Halstead, May 19, 1703.
Page 115. — Whereas Peter Melott, of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Benjamin Faneuil, in trust for his widow, Mary Melott, May 22, 1703.
Page 116. — Whereas John Many, of New York, lias lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Jane Many, widow, May 22, 1703.
Page 117. — John Pine. The last will and testa- ment of John Pine, of Hempstead, February 21, l70f. " I commit my body to the Dust, and my soul into the hands of my merciful Redeemer," and know all men, that I, John Pine, confirm and make over all my estate with the house and mill with all lands upon this neck, commonly known by the name of Hick's Neck, with all the apjmrtenances, to my wife, Abigail Pine, during her life, ''with this proviso and limitation that she mar- ries not again," which if she does I give her one third of my movable estate. I give to my daughter, Mary Pine, "one good cow and one third of my negro girls, and one L*on kettle which I purchased this winter. I will that my eldest son, Daniel Pine, go and j)ossess all my lands and meadows at Rockaway, till such time as his younger brother comes of age, and then to be at his
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own pleasure whether he will return hither or continue in possession of the farm at Rockaway. I leave to ray wiie, Abigail, a certain tract of land and meadow which I bought of Adam Molt, of Hempstead, on Raynor's Neck, to be sold by her for the repairing of my mill. I leave to my son Daniel or John (whichever shall in- herit the land at Rockaway), a certain tract of land, 15 acres on Raynor's Neck, jointly with my farm at Rockaway. I leave to my wife, one half of a 22 acre lot, lying on the north side of the Plains, to be sold by her for the repairing of this house. 1 will that the 14 acres of land on Cow neck shall be exchanged for some land adjoining to this my farm on Hick's Neck, but if this cannot be done, then to remain as an appurtenance to my farm at Rockaway. I give 16 acres of land at a place called the old field, to tfie son who shall be heir of this my land on Hick's Neck. I leave my rights and privileges upon the Commons to my sons, Daniel and John. I will that my 50 acres of land lying on the east side of my mill pond be joined to my farm on Hick's Neck, and possessed by the heir thereof. I make my two brothers, James and William, executors.
Dated February 21, 170f. Witnesses, John Bulkely, John Crum, Elizabeth Smith.
Queens County, We doe hereby humbly certifie to your excellency, that this day, at a Court of Common Pleas, held at Jamaica, for Queens County, came John Crum and Elizabeth Smith, two of the witnesses, who, being deposed upon the Holy Evangelists, did say that they saw the within-mentioned John Pine, sign, seal, and ])ublish the same as his last will, etc.
Dated at Jamaica, this 20 day of May, 1703. Thomas Willetts, Judge; Samuel Clows, Clerk. Con- firmed by Lord Cornbury, May 31, 1703.
Page 119. — Daniel Pearsall. "The last will and Tt^stament of Daniel Pearsall, of Hempstead. This be- ing my last will, I, being very weak in body, but hav- ing my perfect understanding, for which I am thankful
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to God." I leave to ray eldest son, Daniel Peai-sall, my dwelling house, and orchard by the same, and my barn and the land joining to it. Also all that land that lies northwest of my house near the Flax Pond, excepting that which my brother Nathaniel is to have, in lieu oi a piece of gi'ound that lies on the east side of my house called the Little Orchard, which said Little Orchard I give to my son John Pearsall, till he is of age, and then it is to return to my son Daniel. I also give to my son Daniel, the remaining part of my 100 acre lot (my brother Thomas Pearsall, having the west half of it by a deed of gift), except ten rods in breadth, the whole length of the lot to be taken off the east side, and this part I give to my son John, and I give to my son, John Pearsall, my 50 acres of land joining on the east side of it with all the privilege thereto belonging, and an equal part of my rights of Commons, proportional to his land. I give to my sons, Daniel and John, all my rights of meadow in the town of Hempstead. I give to Sarah Wilkins a heifer. I leave all of my cattle to my five daughters, Ann Searing, Sarah Pearsall, Margery Pearsall, Jane Pearsall, and Emma Pearsall, and to each of them a feather bed with furniture. "And concerning my three little daughters, my wife disposed of two of them to their two sisters before she died, and the third, namely, Margery, I do likewise dispose of to my two eldest daughters, desiring that as soon as it is conven- ient, she may learne the treade of a Tayler." I make my son in law, John Searing, and my cousin, Thomas Pearsall, executors.
Dated this 29 day of the 2n(l month, called April, 170!.
There is some i*emaininor land on Cow neck, w^hich I authorize my executors to sell.
Witnesses, Isaac Smith, Sanuiel Denton. NathanieP Pearsall. Proved at Court of Common Pleas, at Ja- maica, May 20, 170.*^.
Thomas Willett, Judge: Samuel Clowes, Clerk.
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Page 122. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Hope Willis, late of Hemp- stead, died intestate, letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, June 4, 1703.
Page 123. — Letters of administration upon the estate of SoLOMAN Symons, late of Hempstead, granted to his eldest son, Soloman Symonj?, and to the widow, Elizabeth Symons, June 4, 1 703. An account to be returned June 4, 1704.
Edward, Earl of Cornbuiy, Captain-General, etc. Whereas Edwakd Davis, late of London, lately de- ceased intestate. Letters of administration are grant- ed to Lancaster Symes as principal creditor. June 4, 1703.
Page 124. — Letters of administration are granted to John Halstead, Esq., princijjal creditor, upon the estate of Robert Burges, late of New York, yeoman, deceased. July 23, 1703.
Page 126. — Jan De IjAmeter. "In the name of (iod, Amen. Upon the day and year underwritten, appeared before me, Adrian Vermeuile, Clerk of the Town of New Harlem, admitted by ye Honourable the Mayors Court of New York, and in the presence of the underwritten witnesses. John De Lameter, being sick in bed." He makes his wife, Ruth Waldron, "master and ruler" of all his goods during her life, l)ut she shall not mortgage or bring any incumbrance upon it. The eldest son is to have one cow, one horse, and £5, and then to have his share e(iually with the other children (^not named).
Dated October 25, 1702. Witnesses, Isaac De Lameter, Johanes Waldron, Peter Oblinus. Proved, before Lord Cornbury, September 9, 1703.
Page 128. — Marriage license granted to James Des- BK08SES and Helena Gaudineau, October 18, 1703.
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Page 129. — Edward, Viscount Cornbiuy, Captain- Genei'al, etc. Whereas Jane Dewsbury, widow, of Oyster Bay, lately died intestate, Letters of adminis- tration are granted to William Bradford, printer, as principal creditor. October 18, 1703.
Page 130. — Lewis Rivard. "Li the name of God, Amen, this 31 day of August, 1703. I, Lewis Rivard, of New York, ship carpenter, being sick." I leave all my goods and estate to my wife, Jane Rivard, " except that my dear mother, Mary Rivard, shall take to her- self all she brought into the house, viz., her bed and bedstead, 2 pewter dishes, a pair bellows, a pot hook, and her clothes and linnens. And she shall have one third of the piice of two boats by me built when sold." Makes his wife, Jane Rivard, executor.
Witnesses, Giles Gaudineau, Daniel Gallard, John Orison, Eliza Chardovagne. Proved, before Lord Cornbury, October 19, 1703.
Page 131. — Jacob Van Carstrant. "In the name of God, Amen, the 22 day of October, 1702. I, Jacob Van Carstrant of New York, blacksmith." I leave to my eldest son, Jacob Van Carstrant, £8, when he is of age, in full satisfaction of the pretence which he might otherwise have of being my eldest son or heir at law\ I leave to my wife Anatje full power to sell all houses and tenements, and all movables and household goods. If she marries again, then she is to have one third of the estate and the children (not named) the other two thirds. I make my loving friends, John Mead, Johanes Le Gi'aye, and Abraham Kettletas, executors.
Witnesses, Jan Van Hoorn, Joost Luersens, Theo- doi-e Le Roy. Pi-oved, October 19, 1703.
Page 133. — Whereas Thomas Heustis, butcher, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Elizabeth Kenny, of New York, widow, as Principal creditor, October 26, 1703.
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Page 134. — ^Thomas Burroughs. "In the name of God, Amen, this 18 day of August, 1703. I, Thomas Burroughs, of New York, merchant, although sick of body, yet of sound memoiy, I will that all debts be paid, " and that the Funeral of my body be such as shall beseem a Christian." I leave to my eldest son, Thomas BuiToughs, all my right, title, and interest in and to a certam trart of land in Connecticut, at a place called Pequanack, which I obtained by a debt from Stephen Wheeler, confirmed by Judgment of Court. Also a certain lot of land at the side of Ches- nut Hill, which I purchased of Joseph Bursly. Also two lots in the same place, one on the north side and the other on the south side of the above lot, purchased for me by Joseph Watkins. And also all my land at Casco Bay. Also all my working tools belonging properly to the Pewterers trade. 1 leave to my son, Joel Burroughs, all my land at Quaspeck,* in the County of Orange, and to my daughtei*, Mary Bur- roughs, as also my lot in the undivided lands. I leave to my daughter Mary, all that certain lot of ground in New York fronting to Crown street, bounded north l)y the sti'eet, west by Temple street, south by Mr. Nicholas Jamain, and east by Jacob Booley. In length and breadth as by deed. I leave to Abigail Taylor, my daughter in law, a large silver Tankard, and a silver cup marked A. T. and 12 silverspoons, and a silver stand. Leaves to his wife two thirds of personal property, and one third to the children. Makes his wife Mary and his friends. Alderman William Smith and Captain Richard Willett, ex- ecutors, and each of them is to have £10 for his trouble.
AVitnesses, John Shephard, Bartholomew Fieurt, William Iluddlestone. Proved, September 2, 1703.
(♦Quaspeck is now Rockland Lake, in Rockland County. An extended notice of this tract tnay be found in the history of Rockland County]
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Page 137. — Marnage license granted to Cmristophkr RousBY and Sarah KTidd, November 4, 1703.
[Note. — In the printed volume of marriage licenses the name of Christopher Rousby is wrongly spelled. Sarah Kidd was the widow of Captain William Kidd.]
Page 138. — Marriage license granted to Roger Brett and Catharine Rombout, November 25, 1703.
[Note. — Catharine Rombout was the only daughter of Francis Rombout, who was Mayor of New York in 1679. She inherited a very large estate at Fishkill, called the Rombout Patent.]
Marriage license granted to Nicholas Stillwell and Elizabeth Cornell, December 6, 1703.
John Smart. In the name of God, Amen, the 15 day of October, 1703. I, John Smart, of the city and County of New York, mariner, being sick and weak. 1 give and bequeath to my loving brother, Robert Smart, of Oyster River in New Hampshire, and to his youngest son or youngest daughtei*, all my estate in that Province movable or immovable, and also all I have in New York. ^
I make my well beloved friends, t^aptain Lawrence Reade and Thomas Adams, executors, and I leave to each of them a gold ring of £3 value.
Witnesses, Peter Newkirk, John Braham, John Shep- herd. Proved, December 20, l7n3.
Page 140. — Peter Newkirk. *' In the name of God, Amen. I, Peter Newkirk, of New York, sailmaker, being in moderate perfect health." I leave all my es- tate to my wife, Ann Newkirk, to maintain and bring up the children. But if she marries again, then all the estate is to be sold, and the money to b^ put into good hands at interest, for the benefit of my wife and chil- dren (not 7umied), Makes his wife Ann executrix.
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Dated November 26, 1702. Witnesses, William Whitney, Aert Aertsen, Thomas Burroughs. Proved, December 20, 1703,
Page 142. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Sakah Lawrence, of Jamaica, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to her eldest son, Colonel Thomas Willetts. December 6, 1703.
Page 143, — John Haine. In the name of God, Amen, the 2nd of January, 1703. I, John Haine, of New York, grocer, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Jane Haine, a feather bed, curtains and val- ences, 6 sheets and all else which properly belongs to the same, together with all such other household stuff as she had when we were married, and w^hich was left to her by liei' former husband for life ; and then to my daughter, Anna Haine, *' now born, and to such other child or children as are yet by God's assistance to be boi'n." Makes his wife executor.
Witnesses, Rene Rejean, Isaac Gormer, Davis Richer. Proved before Lord Cornbury, February 4, 1703,
Page 145. — Thomas Hawarden. In the name of God, Amen. I, Ihomas Hawarden, of the city of New York, merchant, being in perfect health. I leave all houses, lands, and goods to my wife Katharine and her heiis forever. Except as follows, viz., to my daughter Margaret, £150, 12 silver forks, 12 silver spoons, and my wife is to supply her with sufficient apparell, diet and lodging, until she is of age or married. She is also to provide for Jane Vanquelon, alias Lef roy, widow of Robert Vanqualon, alias Lefroy, late of the town of Woodbridge, in East New Jersey, Gentleman, deceased, a support and maintainance during her life, and cause her to be decently buried.
Dated December 12th, 1700. Witnesses, David Viellie, Enoch Field, William Sharpas. Proved, Feb- ruary 17, 1703.
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Page 149. — Thomas Lawrence. "In the name of God, Amen. The last will and Testament of Thomas Lawrence, of Newtown, in Queens County, upon Long Island, being weak in body but in senses and mem- ory. I bequeath my soul into the hands of the Al- mighty God who (TSLve it I give my body to the earth from whence it came, to be buried in decent and comely manner. I leave to my son, Thomas Lawrence, tliat lot of ground which I bought of Hendrick John- son, with all the houses and buildings thereto belong- ing, with the great neck of land and meadow, and the Island bounded with a creek ; I leave to my wife, Mary Lawrence, one third of all my movable estate, both within doors and without, and I leave all the homespun cloth and yarns and lambswool at my wife's disposing; I leave to my son, Jonathan Lawrence, that lot of land which was Samuel Joas, and the house which he now lives in; he paying to Elizabeth Saun- ders eight pounds when she is eighteen years of age. I leave to my sons William and Jonathan, that piece of salt meadow, which I bought of Robert Keacham, equally between them. I leave to my son, Daniel Lawrence, all my fresh meadow lying in Trains mea- dow. I leave to my five sons all the rest of ni}" lands, meadows, and privileges equally, they paying all my debts. I leave to my grand child, Elizabeth Saunders, two mares and two cows, three silver spoons, and her mother's wearing clothes. I leave the rest of my estate to the child i*en of my four sons, Thomas, Will- iam, John, and Jonathan. My wife Mary is to have the privilege of my dwelling house during widow- hood. I make my sons, Thomas and William, execu- tors. \_Not dated/]
Witnesses, Content Titus, Jonathan Hazzard, Jere- miah Burroughs.
Februaiy 25, 1703. — Then appeared before me, Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and Governor in Chief, etc., Content Titus and Jonathan
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Ilazzard, two of the above witnesses, and made oath that they saw the testator, Thomas Lawrence, sign and seal the same, as his last will, etc.
Page 150. — Edward,' Viscount Cornbury, etc., Wliereas Daniel Naiiar, lately deceased intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Thomas Roberts as principal creditor, this 5th day of May in the year 1704.
Page 151. — Nathaniel Pearsall. The last will and Testament of Nathaniel Pearsall of Hempstead, made this twentieth day of the 8th month called Oc- tober, 1703. I, being sick and weak of body, but through God's mercy, my understanding sound, I leave to my wife Martha, one third of all my movable estate, except negroes. I leave to my sons, Thomas and Samuel, all my lands and meadows, except one piece of land lying on the north west of Herricks, to be equally divided between them, my son Thomas to have the better part, as shall be adjudged by the over- seers of this will. My will is that the piece of land lying in the north west side of Herricks, shall be sold to pay for the land at the Harbour, and if that land will not fetch money, then my son Thomas shall, with the consent of my overseers, sell any land that I have to pay for said land. My son Thomas, with the con- sent of his mother and overseers, may exchange any land I have, to bring it into better settlement. J leave to my son Thomas, my great loose Coat. I leave to my son Samuel, my Camelot Cloak. I leave to my five (laughters, Martha, Susannah, Elizabeth, Hannah and Mary, to each of them a warming j)an, to be provided by my executors. My two eldest daughters are to have what they now call their own. I give my smiths tools to my son Thomas, and all the rest of my house- hold goods to my five daughters, except two beds for my two sons. I leave all my lands, houses, and mead- <nvs to my two sons, Thomas and Samuel, and my son
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Thomas and my wife Martha, with the advice of friends and executors, may sell my homestead in the Town of Hempstead. If my negro Francis shall grow unruly, my son Thomas may sell him. My wife is to have the use of all my negroes, and if my negro Francis is sold, *' the produce of him " shall go to my five daughters. My wife is to have the use of my housing and land at town, and half the land at the Harbour, dui-iug her widowhood. My five daughters are to have W of all my live stock, and the rest to my two sons. 1 make my wife and my son Thomas exe- cutors, and Samuel Bowne, Richard Seaman, William Willis, Thomas Pearsall, Jr., and Nathaniel Seaman to be overseers.
Witnesses, John Rodman, George Foster, John Sear- ing, John Corel!, John Marvin.
March 12, 1703, then appeared before me, John Bridges, Esq., Surrogate appointed by his Excellency, Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, John Searing, John Corell and John Marvin, three of the above witnesses, and made oath upon the Holy Evangelists that they saw the testator, Nathaniel Peaksall, sign, seal, and publish the same, etc.
Confirmed by Lord Cornbury, March 21, 1703.
Page 154 — Nicholas Blank. In the name of God, Amen. I, Nicholas Blank, cordwainer, of the city of New York, being weak in body. 1 leave to my son Jacob Blank, a piece of land lying and being at the Fresh Water, with all my right and interest in the same, which is made use of for a Tan vat I also leave him £25. I leave to my daughters, Cornelia and Katherine, each £25. I leave to " the child my wife now goes withal," if it shall live, £25. I make my wife Gertruy sole executor, and leave to her all the rest of my estate, houses and lands, always provided, that the children's portions be secured, when the house is sold. I make my trusty and well beloved friends
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Mr. Robert Blackwell, of Mannings island, and Justus Boscb, of New York, overseers of this my will, their expenses to be allowed " and a piece of 8 to buy them gloves."
Dated August 17, 1700. Witnesses, Isaac Schever, Evert Van Hoel, Robert Blackwell. Proved before Ijovd Cornbury, March 19, 1703.
Page 156. — Peter Berton. In the name of God, Amen. I, Pet^r Berton, of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, on Nassau Island, merchant, being sound and perfect both in mind and body. I leave my body to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors. I leave to my eldest son, Ezekiel Berton, all my lands and houses which I have in Oyster Bay, except 50 acres at the plain edge which I give to my son, Peter Berton. I leave to my eldest daughter, IVfary Berton, £50 ; and to my second daugh- ter, Hannah Dugo, £10 ; to my daughter, Marian Ay- rand, £40 ; to my son Ezekiel all my wearing clothes, and my gold ring and all my guns. I leave to my wife Elizabeth and the children which I have begot of her all the rest of my estate whatsoever. I make my wife executrix, and ujy trusty and ^vell beloved friend, Paul Droillet, of New York, merchant, overseer.
Dated December 4, 1703. Witnesses, John Towns- end, Ezekiel Weeks, Job Wright.
The said Peter Berton doth give to his son Peter his little gun, which is at Robert Coopers.
Witnesses, John Johnson, Edward White, John Townsend. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 21, 1 703.
Page 159. — Peter Le Counte. In the name of God, Amen. "I, Peter Le Counte, of Staten Island, in the County of Richmond, being weak of body." I leave to my well beloved wife, Martraret Le Counte, the use and benefit of all my real au(I j)ersonal estate during widowhood. Only she is to pay £50 to my
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son and heir, John Le Counte, when he is twenty-one
f real's of age. I leave to my son John ray two lots of and and meadow, to be appraised by three indifferent men of the neighborhood, and he is to pay to his two brothers, Peter and James, two thirds of the value. I leave all the rest of my estate to my three sona I ap- point my loving friends, James Girnest, Abraham Lock- man, and John Cozeer, executors.
Dated October 11, 1702. Witnesses, James La Tourette, Abraham Cole, Johans Foupet. Proved be- fore Lord Cornbury by oath of the above witnesses, April 10, 1704.
Page 161. — Marriage Licenses: John Kerbtl and Margarkt Provost, January 18, 1703. Evert Duy- CKINCK and Elsie Meyer, January 25, 1703. Leon- ard Hdygens De Klein and Susannah Vaughton, March 7, 1703. Jonathan SiriTH and Elizabitth Platt, March 14, 1703.
Page 162. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain - General and Governor in Chief, etc. Whereas Robert Shelton, of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow, Alice Jones, April 13, 1704.
Page 163. — Whereas Joseph Throckmorton lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his mother, Alice Jones, April 13, 1704.
Page 164. — Document in Latin. License from Henry, Bishop of London, to Rev. Thomas Pritchard, dated November 15, 1703.
Also order in Latin, from Lord Cornbury to all Rectors, Chaplains, and especially to Caleb Heathcote and otlier Church officers, to induct Rev. Thomas Pritchard as Rector of the Church in Rye.
Dated April 20, 1704.
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Page 165, — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Richard Willett, of Jericho, in Queens County, lately died intestate. Letters of ad- ministration are granted to his wife, Abigail Willett,
April 21, 1704.
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Page 166. — ^Jacob Smith. Be it known unto all persons that I, Jacob Smith, son of Jacob Smith, late of New York, do for the natural love which 1 have and bear towards my dear and loving friend Lydia Rose, of New York, widow, and more especially towards the satisfying and paying what monies the said Lydia Rose hath laid out and disbursed on my account, I assign, make over, and transfer to her ail my estate, both real and personal, be it houses, lands, or anything else. And whereas I am at this time veiy ill in body, but of sound and perfect memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testa- ment. And I appoint my dear and loving friend, Lydia Rose, sole executor.
Dated October 29, 1698. Witnesses, John Bas- ford, Derrick Outenbogert, Susannah Churchill, Sarah Everitt.
April 27, 1704, there appeared before me, Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Governor, etc., John Basford, Dirck Outenbogert, and Susannah Churchill, thiee of the witnesses, and testified they saw the said Jacob Smitu sign the said will, etc.
Page 168. — Fuancis Bkkton. In the name of God, Amen, the seventh day of November, 1703. I, Fran- cis Breton, of Staten Island, being very sick, do make this my last will. I leave to my son, Francis Breton, one shilling, for his portion of my estate. I leave to my daughter, Susannah Russkea, one bed and one cow. To my daughter, Hester Bedine, £80, and I make her sole executor.
Witnesses, William Tillyer, De Bonrepos, Andre Canon. Proved before Lord Cornbuiy, May 12, 1704.
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Page 160.— Joseph Holmes. In the name of God, Araen. This 31 day of December, 1702. "I, Joseph Holmes, of Staten Island, being very sick." I ap- point my wife Anne sole executor and manager of all my estate real and personal till my eldest son Samuel is of age, and then he is to possess the same, and then is to pay to my sons Obadiah and Joseph, £200. I leave to my daughters Mary and Anne, each £50. I make my well beloved cousin, Jonathan Stillwell, and my cousin, Nathaniel Briting, to be trustees of this my will.
Witnesses, William Tillyer, Henry Barry, John Dayley. Proved before Lord Cornbury, May 12, 1704.
Page 172. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Anthony Falours, late of the Island of Curacoa, died intestate. Letters of Admin- istration are granted to Daniel Cromeline, of New York, merchant, as principal creditor. May 20, 1704.
Whereas Danikl Nahar lately died intestate, Let- ters of Administration are granted to Thomas Roberts, of New York, cooper. May 25, 1704.
Page 175. — Marriage License granted to Charles Woolly and Hannau Noel, April 14, 1704.
Peter Adolph De Groot. In the name of God, Amen. Know ye to whom this may come or doth concern, that I, Peter Adolph De Groot, being of pei-fect memory, do make this my last will and testa- ment. First, I have nominated and appointed for my heir my })eloved wife, Janeke Adolph, for one half of my estate of houses, lands, and goods. And the other half to the four children which I have procured with her, named Adolph, Egbert, Agie, and Peter De Gi'oot. I give to my son Adolph £10 for his birth- I'ight, and to my son F<itev £5 for the siike of his name. My wife is not to be obliged to make any inventory or to give any account.
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Dated June 8, 1696. Witnesses, Abraham Abra- liamsen, Andries Abrahamsen. Tiuion Van Borsum and Cornelius Vielie are made executors. Proved before Lord Cornbury, May 29, 1704, and Cornelius Vielie is confirmed as executor.
Page 177. — Thomas Lewis. In the name of God, Amen. " I, Thomas Lewis, of New York, merchant, being in good health, but now bound out on a voyage, and knowing that the time is uncertain when it will })lease God to take me out of this vile and transitory world." And to the end that no variances might here- after arise do make this my last will and testament. I give to my son, Thomas Lewis, £5, when he is 21, over and above all other legacies. The rest of my es- tate I leave to my wife, Frances Lewis, during widow- hood, with full power to sell houses and lands with the advice and consent of my brothers, Leonard Lewis and Barent llynders. If my wife should marry, then she is to have and enjoy the household stuff and wear- ing a})parell, jewels, rings, diamonds, etc., and one half of niy estate m houses and lands. When she remar- ries, the estate is to be divided, and the share of my children is to be put into the hands of my brothers, Leonard Lewis and Barent Rynders, who I name as executors.
Dated January 10, jM*.
Witnesses, William White, Abraham Abrahamse, John Basford. Proved before Lord Cornbury, June 14, 1704.
Page 180. — Document in Latin. Letters of ad- ministration gi'anted by Thomas, Archbishop of Can- terbury, and Primate of all England, To James Gor- don, brother of Rev. Patrick Gordon, deceased.
Dated at London, January 8, 1700.
Page 181. — Proclamation of Henry, Lord Bishop of London, that William Urqueuakt, Clerke, is admitted
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to the ministerial fiinction, iu Jamaica, on Long Island, February 12, 1703.
Also License, in Latin, to said William Urquehabt as minister in Jamaica, and order for his induction as Rector of the Church.
Page 182. — Jacob Mayle. In the name of God, Amen. I, Jacob Mayle, of the Island of Jamaica, be- ing in perfect health, do make that my last will. " My carkas I bequeath to the place most proper and con- venient for the same, as it may happen where I shall dye, if ashore, to be decently buried." I give unto my friends Mr. William Morris, Robert Field, Jr., John Berry and John Ci'ook, in New York, and Benjamin Cotman in Jamaica, one gold ring of the weight of a
Eistole to each. I leave to Mary Maile, daughter of [ary Laburne, £50, and a negro girl, besides the £50 allotted to her by my brother, Henry Mayle. I give my servant, Wm. Dougherty, £20. I give to Letitia Clark, a negro girl which I have at Benjamin Cotman 's house. I leave to James Price, now living at Benja- min Cotman 's, one piece of Plate, value £10, and to my friend, Benjamin Cotman, one piece of Plate, value £25, and I request him to take care of all effects in Jamaica, and if I decease in this island to inter my body decently, at his discretion. I leave to Nicholas Dumaresq and Sarah his sister, £10 each. To Rebecca Morris and each of her children, £10. To Joseph Read, £10. To my kinsman, William Morris, and my friend, Robert Field, Jr., £10 each, and make them executors. I leave all the rest of ray estate to my dear child, John Maile, otherwise called or known by the name of John Dumaresq, which child is now living at the house and undei* the care of said Robert Field in New York. Hereby owning him to be really and truly my son. My said estate is to be sold and put into I'eady money, excepting three lots of land in Queen street, in New York, which I would not
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have disposed of. If the child should not live to be 21, then one half is to go to Mary Maile, and the other half to the children of my kinsman, Wm. Morris.
Dated July 2, 1703. Witnesses, John Brookman, Joseph Chamberlain, William Dougherty, Islay Teller, Robert Bevois. Proved in Jamaica, by certificate of Thomas Nichols, Esq., Secretary and Notaiy Public of said Island. March 22, l70f. The executors are confirmed by Lord Cornbury, June 28, 1704.
Page 185. — Rev. William Corbin. In the name of God, Amen. I, William Corbin, at present resident in Boston, in New England, "Gierke," being weak in body, make this my last will. M v body I committ to be decently buried in ye Ghui*ch of England, in Boston. And whereas befoi-e I left England, 1 made my will for the disposition of my houses and lands, after the death of my wife, who was then living, I hereby con- firm the same. I leave to Mr. George Hatton, late minister of the Church of England, at New Providence, and now resident in Boston, all my wearing apparell, viz., gowns, cassocks, coats, waistcoats, hats, periwigs, shoes, etc., now in Boston. I leave to Mrs. Katharine Ball, of Boston, widow, two pair of earrings, one bracelet of six, chiystal lockettsset in gold, one silver mugg, three silver spoons, one pewter plate, etc. I leave to Mrs. Mary Gregoiy of Boston, Spinster, daughter in law of Thomas Newton, esq., of Boston, one Diamond ring, and all other rings, one double guinea, and two other pieces of coined gold. Heave to Mrs. Jane Allen, of Newbury in New England, spinster*, and daughter in law to Hon. Samuel Allen, Esq., all my bed and other linen. I leave all the rest of my estate to my executors, to pay funeral charges, and the overplus to be divided among them, not as leu:atees, but to buy them mourning, and I make my friends, Thomas Newton, Esq., and James Oborne» executors.
Dated May 10, 1704. Witnesses, George Thorold,
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Ann Thorold, Halhryck Savage. Proved before Paul Dudley, Register of the Prerogative Court of Massa- chusetts Bay, and confirmed by Lord Cornbury, Au- gust 10, 1704.
[Note. — ^The term " Mrs.," abbreviation of Mistress, was used in the case of unmarried women, if of high social position, as may be seen above. The term " daugliter in law " means step daughter. — W, S. P.]
Page 187. — Edward Marshall. In the name of God, Amen. I, Edward Marshall, of New York, tay- lor, being very sick and weak. I give to my son John Marshall JBIOO, now in the hands of Captain John Bowen. Also a lot of ground in the Fields, contain- ing in front 25 feet adjoining to the lot of David Pro- voost on Smith street, bounded on Smith street 82^ feet, and behind from Smith street 75 feet, by Garrett Van Horner, all wood measure. I leave to my daugh- ter Susannah £100, and bed and furniture to the value of £25. If both children die, the whole is to go to my wife, Anna Maria, who is to have the use of the estate to bring up the children. I make John Crook, Sr., Nathaniel Marston, and Thomas Ives executors.
Dated April 18, 1704. I leave to my four sisters, Susannah, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, a ring of 20 shillings value to each, and the same to my executors.
Witnesses, John Shephard, lioger Jones, John Bas- ford. Proved before Lord Cornbury, and the execu- tors having refused to serve. Letters of administration are granted to wife, Anna Maria, August 26, 1704.
Page 190. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Peteh Bassett lately died in- testate, leaving a daughter, Hester Bassett, Letters of administration are granted to Giles Gaudineau and Peter Morris as guardians, September 1, 1704.
Page 191. — Whereas James Bradley of New York, mariner, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
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are granted to Richard Flemming, pnncipal creditor, September 12, 1704.
Page 192. — Edward, Viscount Corn bury, Captain- General, etc. To all to whom these may come. W here- as Matthew Ling, of New Yoi'k, merchant, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Pe- ter Fauconier, Ebenezer Willson, Caleb Cooper, and Benjamin Ashe, September 29, 1704.
Page 193. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas William Cox, of New York, merchant, deceased, leaving a will, and appointing Jacob Mayle and Richard Jones executors, both of whom are deceased, before fully administering upon the estate. Letters of administration are granted to his widow Sarah and her husband Christopher Rousby, September 30, 1704.
[Note. — Sarah, wife of William Cox, after his de- cease married John Oort, and after he died, she mar- ried the famous Captain William Kidd. Christopher Rousby was her fourth husband and she survived him.]
Page 195. — Document in Latin. Certificate that in accordance with the order on page 181, Rev. William Urquehart was duly inducted as Rector of the Church in Jamaica, Long Island, by Rev. William Vesey and Justices Thomas Willetts and Edward Burroughs, July 27, 1704.
Mary Slater (Slaughter). In the name of God, Amen. I, Mary Slatei*, widow and Relict of Colonel Henry Slater (Slaughter), formei-ly Governor of the Province of New York, being sick and weak, do make this my last will and testament. I leave to Mrs, Mary Leavei", of New York, all my estate, real and personal, and make her sole executor.
Dated September 14, 1704. Witnesses, Margaret Macgregory, Mary Harris, Richard HaiTis. Proved
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before Samson Shelton Brou^hton, Esq., who was au- thorized and appointed by Governor Cornbury, Sep- tember 29, 1704.
Page 196. — Robert Sinclair. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that I, Robert Sinclair, of jNew York, mariner, being at this present moment very sick.| I leave all my estate to my wife, Maria Sinclair, during her widowhood with full power to sell the same, but ii she remarry she is to make over and convey the same to my daughter, Anna Sin- clair, but if she die under age or unmarried then my wife is to have the whole, but she is to pay to the Dutch Reformed Church the sum of £150 for the poor. After my wife's decease, the estate is to go to my daugh- ter Anna, but if she die under age then one half is left to my wife's cousin. Evert Duyckinck, and to my wife's brother, Garret Duyckinck, and to the children of my wife's sister Beeltie, wife of Jan Byvanck, deceased. To my wife's sister Anna, wife of Johanes Hooglandt, To my wife's sister Sytie, wife of Peter Dailie, To the child len of my wife's sister Altie, deceased, wife of To- bias Ten Eyck, and Gernt Duyckinck and his children are to have a double portion of the same. The other half to the Dutch Reformed Church of New York, with the condition that if any of my brother's children should come here out of Scotland they are to have one half of the same. I make my wife Maria, my brother in law, Gerrit Duyckinck, and my friend, William Jackson, ex- ecutors.
Dated August 4, 1704. Witnesses, Leonard Huy-
fens, Hendiick Kermer, Jacobus Vanderspiegel, Abra- am Gouvemeur. Proved before Lord Cornbury, October 8, 1704.
[Note. — ^The home lot of Robert Sinclair was on the north side of Queen street (now Pearl street), and was the second lot west of Wall street. He also owned a water lot directly opposite, on the south side of Pearl street.— W. S. P.]
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Page 200. — Garreitt Coertes. In the name of God, Amen. The fii-st day of October, 1702. I, Garrett Coertes, of Flatlands in Kings County, on Nassau Island. I leave to mv wife Willimantie, all houses, lands, and tenements situate in the town and limits of Flatlands, or elsewhere. But if she marry again, then she shall only possess and enjoy that mes- suage or tenement wherein I now live, containing 45 morgen (80 acres), with one half of the meadow, with the rights and privileges thereto belonging, dunng her life. And all that piece of land lying behind the said messuage, commonly called Bashurgs Hook, being by the Stroomkill, so called, shall, after my wife's remar- riage, be taken into the possession of my executors for the benefit of my children, Marike, Coert, Alke, Peter, Hendrick, Steven and Gertie, to be hired out till my eldest son comes of age and then to be divided. And after my wife's decease they are to have all my estate in Flatlands or elsewhere. My father, Coert Steven- son, and his wife ai*e not to be disturbed in the possess- ion of the house where they now live. My eldest son, Coert, shall have £25 over and above his share. Leaves all household goods to his wife Willimantie, and makes her sole executor, with Peter Monfoort and Cornelius Coert, as ovei'seers.
Witnesses, Gerritt Stoothoff, William Cowenhoven, Henry Filkin. Proved before Samson Shelton Brough- ton, Esq., September 23, 1704.
Page 203. — John Graham. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Graham, merchant, at present of the city of New York, son of Sir Richard Graham, of Noiton Coynors in Yorkshire, England, being sick and weak, do make this my last will. I leave to my good friend 1 liomas Byerly, Esq., her Majesty's Collector and Receiver-General for the province o^ New York, in respect of the friendship he has shown me, and the tender care he has had of me in my sickness, all my goods and personal estate in New York, or elsewhere
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in America. I leave to my good fnend Mr. John Willson, now or late Postmaster in Darlington in the Bishopric of Durham in England, all my personal estate in England, but if he be not living, then to the said Thomas Byerly.
Dated October 14, 1703. Witnesses, William Penn, James Reignor, William Glen. Proved before Lord Cornbury, October 6, 1704, and Letters of ad- ministration granted to Thomas Byerly.
Page 205. — Daniel Whitehead. In the name of God, Amen. I, Daniel Whitehead, of Jamaica, in Queens County. I leave to my son, Jonathan White- head, besides what I have formerly given him by deed, all my lands, tenements, and appurtenances in Jamaica, between the mill and Wellins path, lying westward of the mill, to John Okeys land, and southwest so far as my land runs. And also all my land on Cow neck in the Town of Hempstead. And all that my \ part of the mill standing on Gildersleve Creek, in said neck. And also all my meadow on the Old Town neck, in Jamaica, except that meadow I purchased of Mr. An- thony Waters, deceased, with all the hereditaments, To him my son Jonathan and his heirs, and in default of issue, then to my son Thomas Whitehead and his heirs. I also give to my son Jonathan, my negro man Joe. I leave to my loving wife, Abigail, my dwelling house I now live in, with the land adjoining, bounded on the south by the road to the ferry, on the west by Thomas Smith, north by Anthony Waters, And so much of my meadow as she shall have occasion for, during her life, and after her decease to my son Thomas and his heirs, and in default of such, then to my son Jonathan. I leave to my wife, my negro woman Mary, for life, and then to my daughter De- borah, wife of Thomas Hicks. I leave also to my son Thomas, all that my lot of land lying in the town of Jamaica, by the land of Colonel Henry Filkin ; Also all my land on Stewai'ds neck and Quarelsome neck,
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in Jamaica ; Also the lot of land Thomas Chambers now lives on, and my other three lots of land lying by the same, within the bounds of the Township of Flushing ; Also all that my lot of land lying as well within as without the Long neck fence in Jamaica; As also all my meadow in Long neck, And all my land and meadow in Hewtree neck, in the bounds of Jamaica, with all the privileges, etc.. And also my Indian boy named Cupid. I leave to my* grand son, Whitehead Hicks, the second son of my son in law, Thomas Hicks, the husband of my daughter Deborah, all that my land and meadow lying and being within the bounds and Township of Flushing, except the four 20 acre lots given to my son Thomas, To him and his heirs, and in default of such heirs, then to my daugh- ter Deborah and her heirs. I leave to my son in law, Anthony Waters, the present husband of my daughter Elizabeth, all that land now in the possession of my brother, Daniel Whitehead, lying on the east side of the Plain run, joining to Hempstead bounds. That is to say, after the death of my said brother; And also all that my meadow lying in Old Town neck in Jamaica, which I bought of his father, Mr. Anthony Waters, deceased ; And also all that my lot of land on the Hills in Jamaica, which was formerly Joseph Thurstons, deceased. To him and his heirs. I leave to my daughter Mary, widow of Thomas Burroughs, all my land at a place called Quaspack, in Orange County, up Hudson river, with all the privileges, during her life, and then to her daughter, Mar}'^ Bur- roughs, and to her heirs. I leave to my son in law, Jacob Doughty, the husband of my daughter Amy, £50. I leave to my wife Abigail, one third of all goovls and chattels and the rest to my children above mentioned and to Mercy, wife of Thomas Betts. I leave to my friend, John Hubbard, all that my ^ of meadow lying at Oldfields Island, Avhich I l)ought with my brother, Thomas Oakley, and John Bayley, with all the rights thereto belonging, during the time
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of his continuance in the work of the ministry in this town of Jamaica, and if he continue in the ministry here till his death, then to his heii*s, but if not then to my son Jonathan. I give to the town of Jamaica the sum of j620, towards the maintenance of a Grammar School, for the education of youths within the said town ; to be paid in three years after my decease, if there be such a school erected in said town. If not, then it is to be put at interest for three years longer, but if the school is not then established, then to go to my heii's. I leave to my brother, Daniel Whitehead, £20. To Jonathan, son of Jonathan Stevenson, of Norwalk, Connecticut, deceased, £20. I give the £30 which is due to me from the estate of my son in law, Daniel Denton, unto his children, and to Cyabriel Lassee, " begotten upon the body of Deborah Lassee, the present wife of Gabriel Lassee;" viz., to Daniel Denton, Abigail Denton and Deborah Denton, and to Abigail and Mary Stebbins daughters of Benjamin and Abigail Stebbins, my son and daughter in law. I leave to Catharine, daughter of my brother, Daniel Whitehead, two cows. All the rest of ray lands, whether in Queens County or in Nissequogue [Smith- town] in Suffolk County, or elsewhere, are to be sold by my executoi^s. I appoint my wife and son Jona- than executors, and 1 leave to my loving friends, Thomas Stevenson and Lieutenant Thomas Smith, each £5, and make them overseers.
Dated Novem})er 13, 1703. Witnesses, Andrew Gibb, J. Lenoir, S. Clowes.
Codicil. I also give to my daughter Mary, widow of Thomas Burroughs, all that m}'^ certain lot of land in Jamaica town, next to the house and lot of Colonel Filkin, containing 2 acres, to her and her heirs and assigns. I also give to my daughter Amy, wife of Jacob Doughty, all that my certain house and lot in Jamaica now in tenure of Samuel Reisow. I leave to Mercy, wife of Thomas Betts, £50.
Dated December 9, 1703. Witnesses, John Free-
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man, S. Clowes, David Waters. Pi'oved in Jamaica, October 30, 1704.
[Note. — ^The land at Quaspeck is now Rockland Lake in Rockland Co, Mary Burroughs married Brin- ley Sylvester.— W. S. P.]
Page 214. — Marriage License to Everardus Bogar- Dus and Hannah Doughty, May 30, 1704.
Joseph Brown. Know all men by these presents that I, Joseph Brown, inhabitant in the city of New York, have by these presents made, ordained, and con- stituted my trusty and loving friends, Joseph Bueno and the widow Esther Brown, both residing in New York, my true and lawful attornies, to collect and re- ceive all goods and monies which shall be due to me and to act in my stead in all matters. I have signed these in my perfect mind and understanding. And considering the mortality of this transitoiy life, I make and declare these presents to continue my last will and testament. That is to say, I leave to my brother David Brown, and to my cousin Josias Brown, son of the widow Esther Brown, and to my niece, Rachel Sarphatine, all my estate, real and personal. And I make Joseph Bueno and Esther Brown exec- utors.
Dated August, 1704. Witnesses, Isaac Gran- ada, Samuel Levy. Froved before Samson Shelton Broughton, Esq., November 21, 1704.
Page 216. — Peter Thavvvett. In the name of God, Amen. This 26 day of September, 1704. I, Peter Thawvett, being sick in body. I leave to the poor of the French Congregation of New York £25, to be paid to the elders. The rest of my estate I leave to my wife Mary Susannah.
Witnesses, Peter Morine, George Ellsworth, Giles Gaudineau, S. Sourmain. Proved before Samson Shel- ton Broughton, November 21, 1704.
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Page 218. Johanes Kerfbyl. In the name of God, Amen. This 1st day of February, 1688. We, Johanes Kerfbyl, of the city of New York, medicine doctor, with Catrina Rugh, alias Kei-fbyl, lawfully joined in matrimony, being both of perfect health and memory, and being desirous to settle things in order, do make this our last will and testament. The said Johanes Kerfbyl declai'es that the marriage contract made before the Public Notary, John Hendricksen Van Lawven,at Amsterdam in Holland, bearing date Octo- ber 28, 1664, shall be of full force and virtue. And she is to enjoy the said estate as mentioned in the con- tract of jointure, as agreed by her cousin and guardian, John Hendricksen Lawven, and signed by myself. And all the remainder of my estate I leave to her. And if Johanes Kei-fbyl is the survivor he is to inherit all the estate. Signed by both in the presence of Wm. Bogar- dus and Samuel Bayard.
Proved before Lord Cornbury, November 4, 1704, and Letters of administration granted to the widow, Catharine Kerfbyl.
Page 222. — Johanes Kip. In the name of God, Amen. I, Johanes Kip, of New York, brewer, being in sound and perfect health. My will is that all my estate of houses and lands shall, after my decease, re- main in the hands of my wife Catharine Kierstede, alias Ki]>, during her widowhood, and she shall bring up such children as I shall leave behind me until they are of age. After her decease all the estate to be divided among the children, but my eldest son shall have jB25 over and above the rest, in lieu of any pre- tence of being heir. And he shall have the refusal of my house and brewhouse I now live in, at the price it shall be valued at by indifferent men. If my wife should marry again, she is to give a true inventory of all the estate, and she is to have one half of the mova- bles, and the children the other half. Makes his wife sole executrix, and appoints his brothers Jacob Kip,
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Abraham Kip, and Lucas Kierstede to be tutors of his children.
Dated September 16, 1702. Witnesses, John Crooke, Andries Marscbalk, William Alkrst, Fj*anz Van Dyke. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November 11, 1704.
[Note. — Catharine Kierstede, the wife of Johanes Kip, was one of the children of Dr. Hans Kierstede, whose wife was one of the children of the famous Anake Jans.]
Page 225. — Marriage license to John French and Katharine Benson, June 8, 1704. Isaac Gouver- neur and Sarah Staats, June 22, 1704. Jacobus Kip and Catalina De Hart, December 4, 1704.
Page 227. — Document in Latin. Order from Lord Cornbury for the induction of Rev. John Thomas, as Rector of the Church in Hempstead. Dated December 26, 1704. Return signed by Rev. William Vesey, William Urquehart, Thomas Jones, and Thomas Gil- dersleve, stating that Rev. John Thomas was duly inducted as Rectoi* in Hempstead, in accordance with the order, on December 27, 1704.
Page 228. — Johanes Ellsworth. In the name of God, Amen, the 7th day of September, 1702. I, Jo- hanes Ellsworth, of New York, Ship carpenter, being sick and weake, but of perfect remembiance, I leave to my wife Antie all my estate during her life or widow- hood. If she should many again then she is to have one half of estate for life, and the rest to my children. I make my wife sole executor, and my brothers Clem- ent and George Ellsworth, overseers.
Witnesses, Abraham Moll, Johanes Poulies, William Huddlestone. Proved befoi'e Lord Cornbuiy, January 10, 170f
Page 230. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Where-
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as Charles Quimby lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his brothe]*, John Quimby, of Westchester, February 7, l70f
Page 231. — Dirck Hoogiiland. In the name of God, Amen. I, Derrick Hoogland, of Staten Island, being in good health. I leave to my wife Elizabeth, all ray estate, both real and personal, for life, and then to be divided among my children, namely, Johanes, George, Arienfc, Alletie, Mary and Sarah. Only my son Johanes shall have J67, and my daughter Sarah shall have j63, over and above their proportion. And my will is that whichsoever of my three sons, Johanes, George, and Arient, shall give the most for my lands and tenements, they shall nave the same, for the more benefit of the rest. 1 make my wife Elizabeth sole executor.
Dated April 21, 1701. Witnesses, Ellis Dusenbury, Jan Woglum, John Woglum, Jr. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 15, 170^.
Page 233. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Thomas Biggs, late of Brook- haven, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his son, Thomas Biggs, March 17, 170^.
Page 234. — Robert Huestis, Sr. In the name of God, Amen, I, Robert Huestis, Sr., of the Burrough and Town of Westchestei*, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all personal estate, whatso- ever. I leave to my son, Robert Huestis, Jr., all my land at Stony Brook, with the pasture lands thereto adjoining, with all my meadow at the rear of said lands, and he is to pay to his sisters, Elizabeth Moly- neux and Abigail Hunt, £10 each. I leave to ray son, Samuel Huestis, part of my meadow at the head of the neck, beginning at the head of the cove to the little creek. I leave to my son John Huestis all my meadow lying at the ditches l>etween Edward Collier's and
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Daniel Turner's meadow, and also my forty acres of land at Long Beach, and he is to pay to my daughter, Sarah Betts, £o. I leave to my son, J onathan Huestis, the remainder of my meadow at the head of the neck, with all the upland thereto adjoining, and my six acres of land, not disposed of in the last division. I also give him a £25 right of Commonage, and he is to pay to my daughter, Sarah Betts, JB5. I leave to my son, David Huestis, 1 shilling, and to my daughter, Mary Collier, 1 shilling. I leave to my son Robert a £25 right of Commonage. I make my wife Elizabeth and Josiah Hunt, Sr., executors.
Dated November 19, 1701. Witnesses, Henry Tay- lor, John Bayley, Richard Ward. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 20, 170f
Page 236. — Edward Burrus. In the name of God, Amen, this Ist day of March, 170|^. I, Edward Bur- rus, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being very sick in body, do make this my last will. I leave to my son John Burrus, all the tract of land which lyeth near Pilgrim's Harbor, in the County of Hartford, in Con- necticutt. I leave to my sons, Edward and Eden, all that tract of land lying at a place called Maidenhead, near Jacobus creek, to be equally divided. I leave to my son Thomas all that tract of land that lyeth over against his house in Jamaica, and he is to pay to his three sisters, Hannah Newman, Rachel Hengins, and Unis Linus, £8 each. I leave to my wife Mary, for her life, my now dwelling house and lot, and the meadow belonging to it, and after her death, to my son Steven. All the land that I have made a purchase of, that is not yet fully completed, I give to all my chil- dren. I make my wife and my son Thomas executors.
Witnesses, Joseph Smith, Jr., Ruscoe, Robert
Read. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 27, 1704.
Page 238. — Edward, Viscount Coi*nbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas John Williams of Madnans
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neck, upon Long Island, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to bis wife Tamasan, April 4, 1705.
Page 240. — Thomas Stillwell. In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Stillwell, of Staten Island, Esq., being sick and weak. I leave to Nicholas Still- well, son of my son, Thomas Stillwell, deceased, all that Plantation or farm, commonly called Wallbours' farm, lyine on the east side of the Old Town, and also one half of the meadow belonging to it ; that is to say, that part of the meadow that lies next to the ditch. And the said Nicholas is to pay to his two sisters, Mary and Anne Stillwell, £50 each, when they come to the age of eighteen. And he is to pay to Martha Brittan, daughter of Benjamin Brittan, £, — . If he die under age, then the land is to go to his sisters Mary and Anne, and they are to pay to Martha Brittan £100. I leave to my daughter Frances, wife of Nicholas Brittan, 60 acres of land joining to the land I now live on, as it is now in his posses- sion, during her life, and then to her son Nicholas Brittan, and he is to pay to his sister, Mary Brittan, £25. I leave to my daughters, Anne and Rachel Stillwell, the messuage and tenement with all the housing and buildings and all the lot, and three quar- ters of a lot of land, with a lot of salt meadow at the Great Kill, marked No. 2, which is the land I now live upon, after my wife's decease, and they are to pay to my daughter, Frances Brittan, £50. I leave to my wife Martha, the use of all the estate I now live upon, for life, or during her widowhood, and make her sole executor, and my loving friends, John Still- well and Abraham Taylor, Esq., and Richard Still- well, Sr., overseers.
Dated May 21, 1704. Witnesses, Nathaniel Whit- man, Ellis Dusebury, Alex. Stuart. Proved before Thomas AVenham, Esq., being duly authorized by Lord Cornbury, May 9, 1705.
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Page 243. — Joseph Thaxter. In the name of God, Amen. The 18 day of November, 1702. I, Joseph Thaxter of New York, mariner, being bound on a voyage to sea, I leave to my beloved wiie, Mary Thax- ter, my estate, real and personal, in New York and elsewheie. I make my very good friends, Mr. Wm. Morris and Mr. Thomas Child, both of New York, my executors, and I becjueath to each of them a gold ring in consideration of their trouble.
Witnesses, John Corbett, John Sell wood, Thomas Adams. Proved before Thomas Wenham, Esq., May 14, 1705.
Page 245. — Edwa^'d, Viscount Coi-nbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Benjamin Doughty, of Flush- ing, in Queens County, lately died intestate, Lettei*s of administration are granted to Hannah Thorme, his widow, June 20, 1705.
Page 246. — Robekt Alleson. In the name of God, Amen. This 15 day of September, 1704, I, Robert Alleson, of New York, merchant, being very sick. I leave to my wife, Hannah Alleson, |- of all my estate, both real and personal, and also all of her wearing apparell, gold rings, and pearl necklace. I leave to Robert Alleson, son of my brother Thomas Alleson, J of all my estate when he is of age. K lie die under age, then to my sister, Sarah Holmes, living at Bridgewater in England. I leave to my sister, Sarah Holmes, £100. I leave to Hannah Alle- son, daughter of my brother, Thomas Alleson, the remainder of my estate. If she die under age, then to my sister, Sarah Holmes, and to my cousin (nephew), Rol>ert Alleson, before mentioned. *^ I will that both of my cousin.^, Robert and Hannah Alleson, shall be put out to board, and to give them good education and learning, of which I desire your particular care." My desire is that they remain with my wife, provided the executois can agree with her upon reasonable terms
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for their board. I make Rip Van Dam, and William Smith, executors.
Dated September 15, 1704. Witnesses, Christopher Denne, Thomas Worden, Walter Tbong. Proved be- fore Thomas Wenham, Esq., May 17, 1705.
Page 249. — Henry Harding. In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry Harding, of the Parish of St. George, in the Island of Barbadoes, Esq., at present residing in the city of New York and bein^ about ti> undertake a journey or voyage to the said Island of Barbadoes. I leave all my estate to my wife Elizabeth, and make her sole executor. And when she shall man-y again, if ever it happen, then my loving friends, Colonel William Batlin and Captain Thomas Speight, are to be the executors, except that I make Elias Boudinot, of New York, executor for my estate in this Province of New York.
Dated February 1, 1704. Witnesses, Daniel Honan, William Teller, David Jamieson. Pioved before Lord Cornbury, June 1, 1704, and confirmed July 18, 1704.
Page 251. — Garrett Dow. In the name of God, Amen. I, Gerard Dow, late of the island of St. Chris- tophers, Planter, being infirm and weak. I leave all estate to my wife Allettie and make her sole ex- ecutor ; with power to give to^the children whatever she shall see fit, during her widowhood. But if she shall marry again then one half of the estate is to be divided among my son Jacobus Dow, my daughter Sarah, the children of my daughter Johanna, deceased, my daughter Mary, and my daughter Allettie. And in case my wife should marry again, I make my fi'iends,
Carpenter, Esq., John Popham, my brother in law,
and Mr. Wm. Stead, and Mr. James Bisse, overseei's.
Dated July 7, 1689. Witnesses, P. Schaexer, N. Vignon, Aai-on Chapman, Ebenezer Kyrtland. Proved hetore Lord Cornbury, and the witnesses to the said will, beyond seas, being dead, Sanmel Claves, of Ja-
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maica on Long Island, makes oath to the handwriting of the said Geritt Dow. And the widow, AUettie Dow, is confirmed as executor, July 9, 1704.
Page 254. — Nathaniel Sylvester. In the name of God, Amen. I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East Hamp- ton, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health. I leave to my wife, Margaret Sylvester, daughter of Captain Josiah Hobart, of East Hampton, the income of all my estate both real and personal, until my eldest son by her, named Nathaniel Sylv^ester, shall attain the age of 21. And if he die under age, then, until my second son, Biinley Sylvester, shall come of age. I also leave her the income of J of my estate after they come of age. And she is to have the charge and education of all my childi'en by her, until the sons are of age, and the daughters come of age or are married. I give to my son Nathaniel all that my part or share of Shelter Island, and the hereditaments thereto belonging, to him and his heirs male, and in default of such heirs then to my son Brinley, and if he leave no male heirs, then to my two daughters, Grizell and Mar^aiet Sylvester, and to their heirs and assigns. If my wife should remarry, then she is to have one third of the income, and one thii-d of the personal estate, and the other two thirds to my childien, by her. I make my trusty friends, Mr. Wm. Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson, exec- utors.
Dated April 3, 1700. Witnesses, James Brading, Matthias Burnett, John Merry, Alice Carle.
Codicil. Whereas I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East Hampton in the Province of New York, and now re- siding at Newport in Rhode Island, did formerly make my will, dated April 3, 1700, and did make Mr. Wm. Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson executors, one of whom is since deceased, I make Mr. Benjamin New- bury and Mr. Arnold Collins executors in the place of the deceased.
Dated April 24, 1705. Witnesses, Francis Brinley,
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Caleb Arnold, William Coddington. Proved before Lord Cornbury, July 4, 1705.
[Note. — Colonel Henry Pierson, one of the execu- tors, died November 15, 1701. His tombstone may be seen in the ancient burying ground at Sagg, in the town of Southampton. — ^W. S. P.]
Page 258. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Caleb Cooper, of New i ork, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow, Helena Cooper, July 18, 1705.
Page t?59. — Whereas Catalyna Du Puy, of Staten Island, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to her eldest son, John Du Puy, July 13, 1705.
Page 260. — Roeloff Sciienck. In the name of God, Amen. I, Roeloff Schenck, of Flatlands, in Kings County, upon Nassau Island. I leave to my wife Katharine, during her life, all my farm or tene- ments at Flatlands, where I now live, with the houses, gardens, and orchards. And all in accordance with a certain agreement made between me and my said wife before our marriage, and bearing date November 9, 1688. If my wife snould marry then the above be- quest is to be null and void. I leave to my loving son Martin Schenck, after the death of my wife, all my houses, lands, meadows, and tenements, within the bounds of Flatlands or elsewhere, and he is to pay the following legacies, viz., to each of my children, Janike, Marytie, John, Garritt, Margaritie, Neltie and Sarah, £64, 10s. each, and the same to tlie children of my daughter Anake, deceased, Roeloff and Albert. And they are to have all the personal property after my wife's decease. My eldest son Martin shall have for his birthright my negro boy Anthony. I make my son Martin sole executor.
Witnesses, Coert Stevens, Garett Stoothoff, Henry
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Filken. Proved before Lord Cornbiiry, July 26, 1705.
Page 262. — Document in Latin. Older fiom Lord Cornbury to all Rectors, Vicars, Chaplains, and minis- ters, and especially to the Church wardens of the Par- ish of Rye, Mamaroneck, and Bedford, commanding that the Rev. George Muirson should be duly in- ducted as Rector of said Parish. Dated July 31, 1705. Also a certificate in Latin, stating that in obe- dience to said order the Rev. George Muirson was duly inducted as Rector of said Parish by Rev. Will- iam Vesey, Caleb Heathcote, and Joseph Theal, August 20, 1705.
Page 264. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Peter Brested, of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, Peter Brested, August 23, 1705.
John Kiersam. — In the name of God, Amen. This 4tli day of August, 1705. I, John Kiersam, of the town of Flatlands, in Kings County, being sick and weak in body. I give to my brothers and sisters in Holland the full sum of £60. To my wife's sister Martie, living in Holland, JB60. To my brother Koert Stevensen, £60. To my wife's half sisters and brothel's, £100, namely to Lucas Stevensen, John Stevensen and Albert Stevensen, and the heirs of Allethie Stevensen and the heirs of Janetie Stevensen. I appoint my brother Koert Stevensen sole executor.
Witnesses, Garitt StoothoiF, Dirck Amerman, Jan Terhunen, Samuel Garetsen. Pjoved before Loid Cornbuiy, September 3, 1705.
Pa^e 267. — Marriage licenses: Thomas Willetts and Charity Stevensen, January 13, 170|^. Andry Beakman and Abigail Lispenard, February 1, 1701-
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Richard Ray and Eleanor Saunders, March 20, 170f. Thomas Pritchard and Anne Stuyvesant, June 11, 1705. Josiah Ogden and Catharine Har- DENBROOK, Aiigust 20, l705. Richard Stillwbll and Deborah Cowne, September 3, 1705.
Page 268. — Thomas Swan. In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Swan, of the Island of Jamaica, mer- chant, homeward bound for the city of Bristol in Eng- land, in the ship called the " Jamaica Merchant," where- of Captain James Smith is commander, and now riding in the Harbor of New York, driven thereunto by stress of weather. And now being sick and weak oi body. I It^ave all my estate in England or Jamaica or else- where to my son Charles and my daughter Elizabeth, when they come of age. If both of my children should die, I leave three fourths of my estate to my wife, Anne Swan, and the rest to my sister's daughter, Susannah Ort, of the city of Dublin. I make my wife Anne, and my good friend Richard Hay ton, of liiver- pool in England, executors.
Dated October 2, 1705. Witnesses, John Tolner, John Sweetenham, Z. Eccles. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November 13, 1705.
Page 270. — William Smith. In the name of God, Amen. I, William Smith, of the Manor of St. George in the County of Suffolk, on Nassau Island. Being, blessed l)e the Almighty, in reasonable good health of body, I bequeath my body to the earth to be decently buried without any manner of Pomp, in such place and in such manner as my executor shall think fit. I will that my most dear and intirely beloved wife Martha, shall have the use of all my estate, both real and per- sonal, during her life, for the comfortable maintenance of herself and children. I leave to my eldest son, Henry Smith, all my land lying and being situate on the north side of this Island, That is to say the Home Lots called Cheston and Harlow's Home lots, where I
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now live, as also the mill lot, and all my land and meadow in the neck, commonly known by the name of the little neck, of the Town of Brookhaven, but now within the manor of St. George, with my new and old house, and all other buildings thereon ; And also the entire rights of Commonage, and all future divisions and Commonage appertaining to Cheston and Harlows accommodations ; And also my Tliatch bed, lying be- tween the Old field and the Little neck, which I bought of Samuel Eburne, clerk ; And also the Thatch bed which the Town gave me, fronting to the Indian land against Roscommon Elm; Also all that part of my South Beach, from the head of Long Cove to the westernmost gut. To him, my said son Henry, to him and his heirs male forever, and in default of issue, then to my next heirs. I also give to my son Henry all that certain ti*act of land or Island containing seven acres, lying near Cranes neck, adjoining to the Fresh pond, which I bought of Mr. Ebui'ne. I leave to my son, William Henry Smith, my house on the south side of this Island, within the manor of St. George, which stands on Sebonack neck. With a full half of all my land and meadow on the south side of this Island, within my manor of St. Geoige, and lying eastward of Connecticutt or Sebonack river, With one half of my South Beach from Cupsogue gut east- ward, and to the head of the Long Cove, westwaid ; And also that Home Lot within the town of Brook- haven, which I formerly bought of John Wood, de- ceased, and is called John A\^)od's lot, containing 10 acres. Bounding westward on Daniel Brewster's home lot. With one entire right of Commonage, and all future divisions of undivided lands, due to the said accommodations. To him my said son William Heniy, and his heirs and assigns forever. I leave to mv son, Charles Jeffrey Smith, All that other one halt part of all my lands and meadows on the south side of this Island, within the Manor of St. George eastward of Connecticutt or Sebonack river; Also the Home lot
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within the Town of Brookhaven where John Wood lived, and commonly called John Wood's Home Lot, containing 12 acres, with the house and buildings; Also one entire right of Commonage, and all future divisions of land; Also the other half of my South Beach, fi-om Cupsogue gut eastward, to the head of Long Cove westward. To him my said son, Charles Jeffrey Smith, and his heirs and assigns for ever. I leave to my eldest daughter, Martha Heathcote, one half of what the leases of my houses in New York can be sold for. I leave to my grand son, William Heath- cote, one home lot within the town of Brookhaven, commonly known by the name of Williams, his Home Lot, containing 14 acres, Fronting to the creeke or Harbor, and acljoining to that which was John Wood's Home Lot, with one right of Commonage and all future divisions of land as far as the middle of this Island, To him and his heirs and assigns, when he shall come of age. I leave to my youngest daughters, Jeane and Gloriana, to be equally divided between ti.em, all my land and meadow at Westen Hook, in Company with Colonel Schuyler, Mr. Abeel and othei*s ; And also all my land and meadow on the west side of Connecticutt or Sebonack river, lying at the head of Yaptianack and by a north line until it comes again to the river as is by my Patent set forth. I also leave to them two 50 acre lots which lye between the Oldmans and the Wading river, which I bought of John Wood and Abraham Wliittier; Also two 50 acre lots more, which were laid out to Cheston and Harlows Home Lots, and are near the road that goes to the Oldmans farms ; Also 50 acres of land bought of Joseph Lee, which is at Mount Misery } And also the other half of what the leases of my houses in New York may produce, to be paid to them when of age or marriage, provided neither of them marry without their mother's consent. As to my land on the south side of the Coun- try road that goes about the middle of the Island, and is contained in my last Patent, from Governor Fletcher,
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and is adjoining to the bounds of Southold, Southamp- ton and JBrooknaven, I do give the same to my three sons, Henry, William, and Charles. The will divides slaves (twelve of which are enumerated, some of them being Indians) among his children. The personal prop- erty is left to his wife, with all stock, personal prop- erty, silver, gold plate, etc., to be disposed of as she shall see fit. If his son Henry dies without issue then his share is to go to his next brother. Makes his wife Martha sole executor.
Dated in New York, April 23, 1704. Witnesses, Matthew Howell, John Johnstone Gabriel Ludlow. Proved before Lord CornVjury, September 15, 1705, and his wife Martha is sworn as sole executrix.
Page 277. — Gulielmus Leopardiis. In the name of God, Amen. This 9 day of February, 170^, I, Gulielmus Leopardus, minister, of Kings County on the Island of Nassau, being of good and perfect memory. I leave to my loving wife Cornelia all my lands, houses, and tenements within the Province of Holland or else- where, and all goods and chattels, during her life, and after her decease, then to my children procured by her, viz., Anne, Christian, and Adriana, and the children of my wife by her former husband, by name Rokus, Symon, and Cornelia. My young child Chris- tian is to have £12, lOs above his share. If my wife should re -marry, I give out of my estate £700 to be divided among the said children. I make my wife executor, and my friends. Colonel Gerard Beekman and Captain Peter Stryker, overseers.
Witnesses, Henry Filkins, David Polheinus, Johanes Schenck. Proved before Lord Cornburv, November 25, 1705, and the widow Cornelia, then wife of Martin Schenck, was sworn as executor.
Page 280. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Samson Shelton Brouohton lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
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f ranted to his eldest son, Samson Brougliton, Esq., Fovember 24, 1707.
Page 281. — Jeremiah Tothill. In the name of God, Amen. I, Jeremiah Tothill, Esq., of the city of New York, alderman, being at present sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Jannettie Tothill, all that my mes- suage or dwelling house in Queen street, in New York, wherein I now live, and all the ground and additions theieto belonging, situate between the house of Abra- ham Wandell, on the west, and the house of Mrs. Huygens (De Kleyn) formerly Mrs. Vaughton, on the east side, and running back fi*om Queen street to the other street which comes out by the end of Richard Harris's house. To her and her heirs and assigns for- ever. Also all that my messuage or dwelling house,- with the ground thereto belonging, in Queen street, situate between the land of Colonel Abraham De Peyster on the west, and the house and ground of Captain Tennis De Key, deceased, on the east side, and extending from the front in Queen street to the water side. If she remains my widow, to have the same to her and her heirs and assigns forever. But if she re- marries, then to my five children, Mary, Hyla, Jere- miah, Edward, and Janettie. But if my wife Janettie, by any misfortune be reduced to want and poverty, then she may sell the same. Whereas I have 5 lots m the place called Maiden lane, thi*ee of which lye to- gether, and 2 at another place not far distant. I give to each of my daughters, Mary, Hyla, and Janettie, one of the three lots ; and to my sons Jeremiah and Edwai'd, eacli one of the two other lots. The girls are to have their choice of the lots in oi'der of seniority. I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife and children, and 1 make my wife and my brother in law, Captain Jolianes De Key, executors.
Dated May 29, 1705. Witnesses, Benjamin Faneuil, John Van Cortlandt, David Jamison. Proved l)efore Lord Cornbury, December 1, 1705.
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[Note. — The house of Jeremiah Tothill is on the north side of Pearl street, and is the second lot west of Hanover street. The street in the rear, which is men- tioned in the will, is the ancient " Sloat lane," part of which is now Beaver street. The other lots mentioned in Queen street, are on the south side of Pearl street, about half way between Pine street and Maiden lane. — W. S. P.]
Page 283. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Wheieas Thomas Sturges lately died intestate, Letters of administiation are granted to Ebenezer Willson, as principal creditor, December 4, 1 705.
Page 284. — John Vincent. In the name of God> Amen. I, John Vincent, of New York, merchant? being in good health. I make my wife Susannah sole executor, with full use of the estate, but in case she marries, then she is to have one half, and the rest to my children, only the eldest is to have £10 over and above his brotliers and sister. {Names of the children not given. ^
Dated January 28, 169^. Witnesses, Bas-
sett, A. Moriisett, Isaac Garnier, Giles Gaudineau. Proved before Lord Cornbury, December 4, 1705, and his widow Susannah having refused the executorship, Letters of administration are granted to his brother Francis Vincent.
Page 284. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whei'eas Andrew Douglass, late of Surinam, merchant, lately died intestate, Leiters of administration are granted to Abraham De Lucena as principal creditor. February 4, 170f.
Whereas Nicholas Cornelius Van Cortracht, late of New York, died intestate, Letters of adminis- tration are granted to his wife, Cretie Van Cortracht, February 4, 170|.
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Pai^ce 288. — William Bowyer. In the name of God, Amen. I, William Bowyer, late of the Island of Jamaica, in the West Indies, but now of the city of New York, merchant, being sick in body. I give and bequeath to Mr. David Jamison and to his wife, the sum of £20 each for mourning, and also two rings. I leave to Mrs. Mary Johnson, 20 shillings for a nng, and to Mr. William Turner the same. I leave to Rich- ard Mills, of Jamaica, 20 shillings for a ring, and also my negro boy Richmond, to be sent to him by the first opportunity by Mr. Dervall. I leave to Mr. Thomas Mitchell, Archibald Cunningham, and Benjamin Doget, each 20 shillings for a ring. And I leave all the rest of my estate to my brothers arid sisters. I make Mr. David Jamison, of New York, Mi\ William Turner, of London, and Mr. Richard Mills, of Jamaica, execu- tors.
Dated January 15, 170|^. Witnesses, David Low, Nathaniel Marston, Richard Willet. Proved before Lord Cornbury, February 15, 170|^ and David Jami- son confirmed as executor.
Page 290. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Thomas PRrroHARD, late of the Province of New York, *• Clerk," died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow, Anne Pritchard, February 13, 1 yO|.
Page 292. — Balthazar Bayard. In the name of God, Amen, this 4th day of March, lf>99. I, Bal- thazar Bayard, of the city of New York, brewer, being of perfect health. I leave to my wife, Maria Bayard, during her widowhood, the use and benefit of all my estate, and make her guardian of the children that shall be under age. Provided always that in case my wife shall see cause to change her condition by a second matrimony, she shall be obliged, before the solemnization of tlie same, to make choice of fit per- sons, out of my nearest relations in blood, to be guar-
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(lians of the children, and to deliver up all the estate, and reserve the full dowry which is due to her by law. In consideration that my daughters, Ariantie Ver Planck and Anne Maria Jay, at the time of their mar- riage have received a portion of £100, each of my chil- dren shall have the same before any general division. After my wife's decease, I leave to my eldest son my dwelling house and brew house, and a piece of land thereto belonging, with other buildings " that shall be earth or nayle fastened thereujK)n," with all the ap- purtenances, including horses and beer casks, and he shall })ay to my youngest son one half of the value of the same, at the appraisement of indifferent persons. And the youngest son shall allow to my eldest son as being the first born, £25. I leave to my two sons all my apparell and clothing, and to my daughters, after the death of my wife, " all her apparell and clothes, and the Jewells of gold and silver that have been belonging to her body." I leave all the rest of my estate to my children, Ariantie, Anna Mai'ia, Jacobus, Garrett and Judy. If my eldest son shall endeavor to vacate or contradict this my will, he shall be excluded from all benefit.
Witnesses, J. Mineveille, Jolianes Kip, Johanes Kierstede, Samuel Bayard. Proved before Lord Corn- bury, Fel)ruary 19, 170|^.
[NoTK. — The residence of Balthazar Bayard is now Nos. 9-11 Broadway.]
Page 296. — Daniel Turnek. In the name of God, Amen. I, Daniel Turner, of the Burrough and town of Westchester, being very sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Margaret Turner, all my movable estate, with full use of houses and lands till my son, Daniel Turner, comes of age, and then to him and his heirs and assigns forever. He paying to my three daugh- ters as follows, viz., to Martha, £80, to Mary £o(», to Rel)ecca, £50. I leave to my kinsman, John Forgar- son, son of John Forgarson, Jr., the lot and pasture
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which they live upon, provided that his mother, Mary Forgarson, my dear sister, shall have the use of the same during her life time. I also leave him all the out lands wnich now or hereafter shall fall by virtue of the privilege of said lot, he paying to his kinsman, William Forgarson, j£10. I make my friends, Samuel Palmer, Josiah Hunt, of Grove Farm, and Thomas Baxter, Jr., executors.
Dated May 19, 1705. Witnesses, John Hunt, Thomas Baxter, Edward Collier. Proved before Lord Cornbury, February 19, 170|^.
Page 298. — Edward, Viscount Coinbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Francis Gibb, late of the Island of Jamaica, died intestate, Lettei*s of administration are granted to Robert Walter, Esq., as principal cred- itor, February 21, 170|.
Page 299. — Hendrick Vlieit. In the name of God, Amen, the 9 day of January, 170|^, I, Hendrick Vliett, of Flatbush in Kings County, on Nassau Island. I leave to my wife Tryntie all houses, lands, and tene- ments and meadows in Flatlands or elsewhere during her life. But if she shall happen to marry, she is to have one half, and the rest to my brothers and sisters, John, Morya, and Gertruy. I leave all my personal estate to my said brothers and sisters.
Witnesses, Gerardus Beekman, Engelbeii; Lott, Heniy Filkin. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 7, I70f
Page 301. — CoKNELis Janskx. On this day, being the 25 of Februaiy, 1689, appeared before me Jan Ti- bont. Clerk, admitted by the Mayors Court and resid- ing in the town of New Harlem, and in the presence of the witnesses hereafter named. The woithy Cor- nelis Jansen, sick in body, lying on his l)ed, but in the full exercise and use ot his understanding. He ap- points after his decease, his lawful wife Meetye Bas-
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tianse, the guardian over all his estate until she shall marry, and then she shall be bound to give to her eld- est son, Jan Cornelisen, preferable to the others, the lot of land at Jochem Pietersens, to wit, the lot by the great gate. Also the best horse, the best saddle, and the best l)oots, and the best pistols and holsters, and carbine, and then he shall share with the other brothers and sisters. And Daniel Devoor is to have a cow for his daughter, Meetie Daniels, when she is of age. And Jan Cornelis is to have a cutlass with his share of goods. This passed in the presence of Adolph Meyer, Constable, Johanes Cornelis, overseer, and Jacob Tur- neur, in my presence. Jan Tibout, Clerk.
Proved, March 18, I70f
Page 303. — Edwaid, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Where- as Johanes Provoost^ of New York, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Maurice Niew- enhuysen and Wm. Niewenhuysen, as the principal creditors, March 28, 1706.
Page 304. — Andrles De Vandelaer. Know all men by these presents that I, Andries l)e Vandelaer, of New York, mariner, do by these presents make my loving wife Eaghie, my true and lawful attorney, irrev- ocable. To ask, demand, and collect all such sums of money as now or hereafter shall be payable unto me, and to act in all matters for me with full power, etc. And considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, I declare these presents to contain my last will and tes- tament, and I do appoint my wife sole executrix, and I leave to her all my estate.
Dated April 22, 1703. Witnesses, Francis Defeure, Dirck Adolph, Thomas Adams. Proved before Lord Cornbury, April 1, 1706.
Page 306. — John Smith, Sr. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Smith, Sr., of Hempstead in Queens
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County, yeoman, being, through God's mercy, in perfect health and memory and understanding. I leave to my well beloved grand sons, Richard and Timothy Smith, sons of my eldest son, John Smith, deceased, all that my lot of meadow on Washburns neck, in Hempstead, bounded on the east by Timothy Halstead's meadow, on the south by the creek, on the west by a creek, and on the north by Nathaniel Peai'sall. Also a lot of lantl in the new field and adjoining to the land of my son John, and Samuel Emery, on the east. To tliem as ten- ants in common. That is, in case the said Richard shall give to his ))rother Timothy one half of his father's lands and meadows. Otherwise the above lands shall go to my son Timothy and his heirs and assigns. I also give to my grand son, Richard Smith, 40 shillings. I leave to my well beloved grand daughters, Sarah Pine and Mary Smith, some cows and other cattle delivered into the hands of John Ti'edwell, during my life, as by a covenant bearing date Ajml 24, 1694. 1 leave to my well beloved son, Joseph Smith, all that my dwelling house and home lot in the town, with the aj)purte- nances, except one half the barn, And 12 acres of meadow as laid out at Uockaway, And 13 acres of meadow upon Hicks neck, and 10 acres of meadow on Cow neck with all the upland belonging to the same ; Also 3 acres of land in the Holly, and a piece of lan<l in the Old Field, and a piece of land at the Wind mill, adjoining to Armitages, To him and his heirs and his assigns for ever. I also give to him £20, 15s. in cattle now in his possession. I leave to my well beloved son, Jonathan Smith, all that my one half of the barn, built between him and myself, and 12 acres of meadow at Rockaway, and 5 acres of meadow in the Indian land upon Rockaway, and 14 aci'es of meadow upon Cow neck, with all the uj)land belonging to (he same ; Also all those cattle in his possession, appraised at iJ20, 14s, I leave to my dauichter Mary, wife of Samuel Denton, the cattle in her possession, valued at £'20, las. I leave to Anne and Mary Rushmore, and to Wju. and Stephen
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Chappelle, the children of my daughter, Martha Chap- pelle, deceased, the cattle late in her possession, valued at £20, 15s. I leave to my daughter Hannah, wife of John Tredwell, the cattle now in her possession, valued at £20, los. All the rest of my estate, houses, and lands I leave to my two sons Joseph and Jonathan. I leave the rest of my personal estate to my daughters, Mary Denton, Hannah Tredwell, and the children of my daughter Martha Chappelle, deceased, and I make my children executoj's. In testimony I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal at Hempstead, the 10 day of May, 1695.
Witnesses, William Vesey, John Tredwell, Phebe Patt, Andrew Gibb. Proved, Apiil 3, 1706, and ad- ministration granted to Hannah Tredwell, reserving power to the rest of executors.
Page 304, — Marriage Licenses. Thomas Oakley and Mary Burroughs, September 15, 1705. Anthony LisPENAKD and Elizabeth De Klein, November 2, 1705. Robert Watts and Mary Nicoll, December 28, 1705.
Paii^e 311. — Elias Rambout. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest to all People that 1, Elias Rambout, of New York, mariner, being sick and weak. I leave to my cousin, Peter Morin, £1, 16s., and desire him to pay it to the Elders of the French Congregation for the use of the Poor. I leave to my wife Martha all estate during life. But whereas it has pleased God to visit her with a strange disease, I order my executors to manage the same for her best advantage. I leave all my estate after iny wife's de- cease to my children, Elias, Samuel, Nathaniel, and Jane, and my son in law, John BuUeau. I make my cousin, Peter Morin, and Benjamin D'llarriette and Elias Boudinot, executors.
Dated March 28, 1706. Signed " Elle Ramburts." Witne>ses. Nicholas Jamain, Samuel Phillips, Daniel Gaillers, Abraham Gouverneur. Proved, April 17, 1706.
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Pao^e 313. Jacob Teunis Dk Kay. "In the name of the Loid, Amen. The last will and testament of me, Jacob Teunis De Kay, made ye 13 day of April, 1688." " Know all men by these presents who shall see this Instrument, and hear this my last will, that I, Jacob Teunis De Kay, being at present by the Grace of God in good health." I leave to my eldest son Teunis £25, in evidence of his birth right and privi- lege as first born, by which all future pietenees upon that account shall be cut ofF. I leave to my daughter, Maria De Kay, because she is defective in body, a certain piece of ground and housing, already built thereon, adjoining to the house of my son, Teunis De Kay, according to the Patent theieof. And a trans- port after my decease shall be given to her and her children, but if she have no children, then it shall re- turn to the hereinafter named heii's. I have formerly given anci now confirm to my son, Jacob De Kay, a cer- tain parcel of land in the Highlands, whereof a Patent is made in his own name, and in quantity as by the Patent may appear. I also give and confirm to Jacob De Kay, son of Teunis De Kay, a certain parcel of land lying in the Highlands, whereof a Patent is granted in his own name, and in quantity as by the Patent may appear. I make for my universal heii's my wife, Hillegarde Teunis, and my children gotten by her, viz., Teunis, Janeke, Angentie, Jacob and Maria, "and those which by God's Grace I may in the future get." My wife is to have the use of houses and lands, but no power to sell, and " she is to aliment and bring up to age the under aged children." I make my wife executor.
Witnesses, Peter Jacobs Marius, P. DeLanoy. Proved, April 18, 170G.
[Note. — The house and lot of Jacob Teunis De Kay is on the east side of Whitehall street, half way between Stone sti*eet and the ancient Marketfield lane, which was opposite the south side of Bowling Green, — W. S. P.]
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Page 317. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Abraham . Tesseniaker, of St. Thomas, in the West Indies, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Samuel Baj^ard as prin- cipal creditor, May 18, 1706.
Page 318. — Nathaniel Coles, Jr. In the name of God, Amen. I, Nathaniel Coles, J]'., of Oyster Bay, in Queens County. I leave to my daughters, Rosana, Freelove, and Martha Coles, all my lands in the pre- cincts of Mosquito Cove, and the lands I bought of John Feek, joining to the same, and each of them is to have an equal pi'ivilege of the water, and the eldest daughter is to have her choice. I also leave them my
meadow on the west of . I leave to my son,
Wright Coles, all the rest of my lands, houses, and meadows. Leaves negro slaves to his daughters. 1 make my wife Rose sole executor and give he]* the rest of the movable estate.
Dated SeptemV>er 25, 1705. Witnesses, Henry Townsend, Samuel Haydon, John Townsend. Proved, June 6, 1706.
Page 320. — Garitt Van Duyn. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unt^ all people, that I, Garitt Van Duyn, of New Utrecht in Kings County, being in good health, do make this my last will and Testament. I leave to my wife Jacko minie the choice of my negroes. I leave to my son Cornelius Van Duyn, the farm where I now live at New Utrecht, with all houses and buildings, with all rights and privileges in the Commons of New Utrecht; and he is to pay the following legacies within twelve years, viz., to my son Denyse and to my daughter Ashe, and her children each, £150. I leave to my children, Cornelius, Denyse, Abraham, and Ashe, all my lands in Dutchess County. The share of my daughter Ashe is to be managed by my executors for the benefit of herself and her children. I leave to my
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wife £25, and £12 yearly, for life. I leave to my son Cornelius, all my woi'king tools for the carpenters and wheel Wrights work, and I make him executor.
Dated June 30, 1705. Witnesses, Henry Filkin, Peter Cortelyou, Jan Van der Beck. Proved, June 14, 1706.
Page 323. — Edward, Viscount Coi'ubury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Rene Jarrett, late of the Island of Barbadoes, died intestate. Letters of adminis- tration are granted to John Sheppard of New York, as principal creditor, June 29, 1706.
Page 324. — Florus Willemse Crom. In the name of God, Amen. The 7 day of November, 1099. I, Florus Willemse Crom, of Orange County, being of good and })ei*fect health, and desirous to settle things m order. I leave to my wife, Leyntie Aryansen Crom, all my estate, during life, and after her decease to my children, William, Aryan, Trientie, Guysl)ert, Mary and Dirck Crom, equally. My eldest son William is to have 40 shillings before any division. And I order and direct that my land, situate, lying, and being at Haverstroo, shall be laid out and divided in four dis- tinct farms and })lantations, and they shall be sold at a vendue, amongst my children, to the highest bidder, and the purchaser is to make due payment to the rest foi* their shares. And whereas I have allowed to my son William the use of a parcel of land at Haverstroo, he shall, after my decease, pay a reasonable rent for the same. I make my wife executor. Signed
" Floris Willemse Krom."
Witnesses. Hendrick Ten Broeck, Jaques Fosteyn, Samuel Bayard. Pi'oved, June 29, 1 70G.
[Note. — Haverstroo is the original name of what is now Haverstraw, in Rockland County, N. Y. The Krom Patent granted to his father, William Ki'om, is the tract of land at Haverstraw lying between the load fiom Haverstraw to Stony Point and the Hudson
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river. A brook near the east part of that tract still beai-s the name of "Floris Falls."— W. S. P.]
Page 327. — Thomas Farmer. In the name of God, Amen. This 24 day of June, 1706, I, Thomas Farmer, of New York, husbandman, being sick and weak of l)()dy. I leave to Thomas Pell, of New York, ship Wright, all and singular, my whole estate, and make him sole executor. Witnesses, Jacob Phenix, Jacob Horrock, Thomas Adams. Proved, July 10, 1706.
Page 828. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas, James Leason, of St. Thomas, in the West Indies, died intestate. Letters of ad minis- tiation are granted to Thomas Davenpoi-t, of New York, as pnncipal creditor. August 8, 1706.
Whereas John Hubbard, late of Jamaica, in Queens County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow Mabel, October 12, 1706.
Page 329. — John Maltbik. In the name of God, Amen, this 24 day of June, 1706. I, John Maltbie, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, joyner, being sick and weak. I leave to my two daughters Mary and Sarah, all my housing, buildings, and lands, and accommodations m Southampton. If they die without issue, then all my estate is to go to John Ford- ham, son of Joseph Fordham, of Southampton. I leave to the said John Fordham, two tracts of land which my mother gave me in a deed of gift, situate and lying in the town of Stratford, Connecticut, be the same moi*e or else. I leave to my wife all mov- able estate and the use of all lands.
Witnesses, Joseph Taylor, Josiah Laughton, Joseph Fordham. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., August 10, 1706, and confirmed August 22, 1706.
[Note. — The homestead of John Maltbie, in the village of Southampton, is the lot on the south side of
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Jobs lane, now the homestead of Albert C. Reeves. This homestead, in 1717, was purchased by Judge Hugh Gelston, who married Mary Maltbie. She has many descendants. — W. S. P.]
Page 332. — Jan Cornelis Damen. In the name of
(rod, Amen. On this day, being the Ist of September, anno 1680, between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, appeared before me, Mitchell Hainells, Clerk, admitted by the Constable and overseers of Brookland, in their own persons, Jan Cornelis Damen, being in good health of body, and Sophia Martense his lawful wife, at present being very sick in V)ed, but in the free exer- cise of understanding and senses as it evidently ap- peared to me. The survivor is to have the full use of all the estate in Brookland and elsewhere. If the survivor should re-marry, then he or she is to have one half the estate.
Witnesses, Martin Ryersen, Jan Buys, Johanes Casperse. Proved before Henry Filken, Esq., Septem- ber 3, 1706.
Page 334. — Mattukw Howell. In the name of God, Amen. This 31 day of October, 1704. I, Mat- thew Howell, of the Town of Southampton in the County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being very sick and weak, do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament. I leave to my eldest son, Nathan Howell, my now dwelling house and all the land adjoining, which I bought of Samuel Johnes, deceased ; Also one piece of land known by the name of Heatherfield, and all my land at the head of the creek; Also my negro boy named Reuben, and my best sword and worst gun, and my J of Quogue neck. I leave to my son, Israel Howell, my home lot which I bought of my uncle, Edmund Howell, deceased ; Also my close at Coopers neck, which I bought of said Edmund Howell, and also the other piece of land lying at the north end of tlie town, which I bought of Joseph Sayre, And
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also my part of a neck of land that is in partnership with Mr. Richard Smith, Esq., known by the name of Watshogue and the one third part of one half of an Island, known by the name of Kitchininchoge; Also the next worst gun and sword, and a negro boy called Felix. I leave to my son, Ezekiel Howell, all that my neck of land and meadow known by the name of Moriches, with the house thereon standing, and the other two third, of one half of the Island, aforesaid ; Also a negro boy Archibald and my best gun and a serviceable sword. I leave to my two sons, Israel and Ezekiel, all that land belonging to my fai-m at Mori- ches which is not divided to them equally. I leave to my daughter Eunice Washburn, a cow and a calf, having formerly given her a principal share and pro- portion. I give to my daughter, Jerusha Howell, £75. I make my wife, Mary Howell, executoi*, and I leave her all goods and chattels, and she is to have the use of J of my lands and the use of one third of my dwell- ing house including the best room.
Witnesses, Mannassah Kempton, Nathaniel Howell, John Woolley. Pi-oved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., June 27, 1706, and* confirmed by Lord Cornbury, October 10, 1706.
[Note. — Colonel Matthew Howell was one of the most distinguished men of his day. His massive tombstone, bearing the ancestral coat of arms, states that he was a " member of the House of Representa- tion of Her Majesties Province of New York." He died May 4, 1706, aged 55. His homestead, bought of Samuel Johnes, is on the west side of the main street of Southampton, next south of Jaggers Lane, and late- ly owned by Susan King. The hoine lot, bought of Edmund Howell, is the original homestead of Edward Howell, the Founder of Southampton, and is now owned by Hon. James H. Pierson. The neck Wats- hogue, and the Island, are a part of the Moriches Patent, now East Moriches, Long Island. — W. S. P.]
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Page 337. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captaiu General, etc. Whereas James Petty, late of Southold, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his widow. Experience Petty, October 14, 1706.
Page 338. —Samuel Butler. In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Butler, of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect memoiy. I leave to my daughters, Martha, Sarah, Amy, and Mary each £10. I leave to my sons, Nathaniel and James, and to my daughter Anne, each 10 shillings. I leave to my wife Sarah all the rest of my estate, movable or im- movable, with power to sell, and I make her executor.
Dated April 25, 1704. Witnesses, John Maltbie, Job Sayre, Samuel Cooper. Proved before Giles Syl- vester, June 28, 1706.
[Note. — The homestead of Samuel Butler is on the west side of Main street, Southampton, L. I., and is the home lot of George Hallock. — W. S. P.]
Page 339. — Benjamin Foster. In the name of God, Amen. I, Benjamin Foster, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being at the present sick and weak. I leave to my son, Benjamin Foster, a certain parcel of land lying on the south side of the way of my new- dwelling house, to begin at the east end of the place where my old dwelling house is, and to run upon a due south line to the bay. Bounded north by the high- way, east by the land of Nathaniel Halsey. I leave to my son, Jonathan Foster, that other certain parcel of land lyino^ on the south side of the highway by my now dwelling house, bounded east by the line afore mentioned. I set for Benjamin's line, north by the highway, west V)y the swamp, as it is now fenced ; Also one half of my meadow at Cooper's neck. I leave to my son, Isaac Foster, 7 acres of land to be laid out to him adjoining to the highway by the Beech tree. I leave to my son, David Foster, at Cutchogue, 20 shillings. 1 leave to my daughter, Mary Chatffeld, 10
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shillings. To my daughter Deborah 10 shillings when eighteen, and to my daughter Sarah £8 when eighteen. Leaves to wife Lydia all rest of estate for life, and makes her executor.
Dated January 25, 170|^. Witnesses, John Sayre, Peter White, Samuel Cooper. Pi-oved befoi*e Giles Sylvester, June 28, 1706.
Page 341. — Egbert Hermans. In the name of God, Amen. The 7 day of June, 1705. I, Egbert Heiinans, of the Basses Bowery in New York, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Elsie all estate for life. If she should marry she may retain the use of the Bowery, but is to pay rent for one half. But if she leave the Bowery, the heirs are to pay her rent for one half, "as shall be appraised by four honest neigh- bois." I leave to my only son, Fullert Hermans, JB25, and the best horse which I have. I leave the rest of my estate to my children, Fullert, Anke, Margaret, Geesie, and Sarah. I make my wife Elsie executor, and my loving friends. Captain Jacob De Kay and Peter Oblinus, Trustees.
Witnesses, Johanes Thomas, David Mandevill, Hendrick De Camp, William Huddlestone. Proved, October 2, 1706.
[Note. — The *' Basses Bowery" was at Greenwich, in the city of New York, in the vicinity of Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street.]
Page 343. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- Geneial, etc. Whereas John Nanfan, Esq., of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Ebenezer Willson as principal creditoi*, October 19, 1706.
Page 34-4. — Jeremy Kettell. In the name of God, Amen. I, Jeremy Kettell, Secretary, of Marbletown, in the County of Ulster, being of good and perfect memory. I leave to my wife the use of my house and
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home lot, where I now live, during her life, and then to go to my three youngest children, Richard, Susan, and Elizabeth. I also give to my wife ^ of the estate and all household goods. I leave to my eldest sou Jeremy f of all estate except lands, and he is to pay to William Ennis 30 scheppels of good winter wheat. I leave to my son Richard ^ of estate on same condi- tions. I leave to my eldest daughter Susan i of estate and J of the house and home lot, and she is to pay to William Ennis 30 scheppels of wheat. I leave to ray youngest daughter Elizabeth ^ of estate and ^ of the house and home lot, on same conditions. I leave to AVilliam Ennis 120 sheppels of wheat. I make my tiusty and well-beloved neighbors, Mr. John Cook and Captain Charles Broadhead, executors.
Witnesses, John Cook, Charles Broadhead, John Noble, Richard Broadhead, William Nottingham. Proved before Heniy Beekman, Esq., October 29, 1706.
Page 346. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain- General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Where- as Robert Parker, late of New York, died intestate. Letters of administi*ation are granted to John Shep- pard, cooper, of New York, as principal creditor, Oc- tober 19, 1706.
Page 347.— Thomas Penniston. In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Penniston, of the city of New York, mariner, being bound to sea against the common enemy, in the good ship called the " Revenge," galley, And not knowing how it may please God to deal with me in the said voyage. In case of my death before my return, first I recommend my soul into the hands of the Almighty God, and my body to such decent burial ns the time and place will afford. I leave all my estate to my wife Alice and my son Wm. Pennis- ton, and my son is to have his half when of age.
Dated December 24, 1705. Witnesses, Richard
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Lawrence, Jan Willense Roorae, John Tudor. Proved befoi-e Lord Corn bury, October 21, 1706.
Page 348. — Edward White. In the name of God, Amen, the 9 day of November, 1706. I, Edward White, of the town of Oyster Bay in Queens County, being very sick and weak. I leave to ray eldest s<»n, Simon White, my house and home lot of land whereon it stands, bounded on the south to Jacob Wright's land, and on the east to the highway, and on the north to the meadows, Together with that parcel of land whereon my barn stands, bounded all round with high- ways ; Also my share of salt meadow, and all the lands which I have laid out joining to John Town- send's land, nigh to Henry Weeks; Also one right and a half in the undividea lands in the Old Purchase of Oyster Bay. I leave to my second son, Joseph White, one lot of land which I have lying in the town, and joining to Nathaniel Coles home lot, together with one half of alljny land at the Plains and Plains edge, and a share of sajt meadow lying in the home meadow, on the west side of the meadow I leave to his brother Simon ; Also one right and a quarter of land in the undivided lands in the Old Purchase of Oyster Bay. I leave to my youngest son, Robert White, my lot of land joining to his uncle Simon Cooper's lot, in the Town, and the other half of my land at the Plains and Plains edge ; Also my other share of meadow lying in the home meadows, and a right and a quarter of the undivided lands in the old Purchase of Oyster Bay. I leave to my five daughters, Judith, Abigail, Mai'tha, Mary and Anne, £20 each when of age. 1 leave to my wife Mary the rest of the movable estate and make her sole executor. I also give to my wife Mary all the meadow ground at the south, which I bought of Thomas Ireland, to sell and di8))ose of to pay debts and legacies. She is also to have the use of all houses and lands to bring up the children.
Witnesses, Robert Cooper, Simon Cooper, John
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Townsend. Proved at Hempstead, November 25, 170G.
Page 351. — John Townsend.- In the name of God, Amen, this 9 day of May, 1705. I, John Townsend, of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, being very sick and weak. I leave to my daughter Hannah, one Towns- man's right of land lying upon Oak neck and Fire Isl- and, wit^ what she hath already had, which is in full for her portion out of my estate. 1 leave to my brother Henry's four daughters a 3 year old heifer, each. I authorise and impower my well beloved wife Esther, and my cousin, John Townsend, Nathaniel Coles, Jr., Samuel Dickens and Isaac Smith to manage and improve, lease, sell, or dispose of any part of my estate for the best advantage, and the bringing up of my children, and to divide the rest of my estate among my children.
Witnesses, Henry Townsend, Samuel Hay den, Aaron Furman. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November 25, 170G.
Page 353. — Elbert Willett. In the name of God, Amen. 1, Elbert Willett, late of Flushing in Queens County, but now of Jamaica in the same County, be- ing sick and weak. It is my will that my executors sell all my land in Jamaica, and also some part of my lands in Flushing, if they see fit, and find it necessary for the maintenance of the children under age. I or- der that my executoi's sell all of my lands in Flatlands in Kings County, and put the proceeds at use for the benefit of my daughter Margaret, till she is of age, or is married. I leave to my son, Edward Willett (ex- cepting as above), all my lands and tenements in the town of Flushing, and he is to pay to my wife Johana £100 in lieu of dower; and to his sister Margaret £100. I appoint my wife administrator of all the estate and guardian of the children, " Recommending to hei' the bringing them up Christianly and hand-
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somely, and charging them to demean themselves duti- fully toward her." I make my brother, Major Wni. Willett, of Westchester, and Captain Thomas Willetts, of Flushing, executors.
Dated August 10, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Cor- dall, Thomas Yates, Samuel Clowa
Codicil. If all the children die, then the estate is to go to my father. Colonel Thomas Willetts, and to all my brothers and sisters, August 11, 1706.
Witnesses, Thomas Cordail, John Stevenson, Samuel Clows.
Page 855. — Thomas Wickingiiam, In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Wickingham, of Newtown, in Queens County, being sick in boay. I leave to my son Thomas, one negro child, above the rest of my children. I leave all the rest of my estate to my three children, Thomas, John, and Susannah, and my wife is to enjoy the income till they come of age. I make my trusty friends, William Hallett, Jr., and Richard Alsop, ex- ecutors.
Dated October 25, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Alsop, Isaac Bryan, Hanah Alsop, Ruth Hallett. Proved before Lord Cornbury, December 10, 1706.
Page 357. — John Youngs. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Youngs, of Williamsburg, in Virginia, vintner, being at the present time sick and weak. I leave all my estate to my beloved wife Katherine Youngs, and I make her and my beloved friend Peter Faulkner, Esq., executors. In witness whereof I have set my hand in New York, June 8, 1706.
Witnesses, John Robins, Isaac Har^rave, G. Sylves- ter, Peter Hack. Proved before Lord Cornbury, De- cember 3, 1706.
Page 358. — John Conkling. In the name of God, Amen, this 15 day of January, 170|. I, John Conk- ling, of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suf-
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folk, being weak in body, I leave to my wife Ha: of all lands and nieado'ws, sitnate, lying, and bei Hashamaniack in the town of Soutbold, and ^ ( my housing thereto belonging, during her life, and to my eldest son John Conkliiig and his Leire foi and I also leave him the other f of the lands meadows, and the other ^ of the housing heloi tliereto at Hashaniamack. I leave to my wife 6 ^ of my farm at Aquaback, within the townsh Soutliokt, and lying between the laud of Thomas 1 on the west, and the land of Thomas Hunter oi east ; also J part of the meadow belonging thf during her life, and then to my second sou, H Conkling, and his heirs forever. And I also give t son, Henry Conkling, the other J of said farm meadow. I leave to my wife one-third of monej movable estate, except certain negroes. I leave t tliii-d son, Thomas Conklin", ;£oO, when of age. I to my daughters Sarah, Rachel, Mary, and Elizi .£2o each when of age or married ; also f of h hold stuff. All the rest of personal estate to sons and Henry. I leave to my son, Joseph Conkling, I make my wife Sarah, and my sons, John and H executoi-s.
Witnesses, Gei'shoui Terry, Sarah Gordon, Benj Youngs. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., Oc 14, 1706.
Page S61. — Nicholas Croxton. In the nan God, Amen, this 13th day of December, 1706, 1,1 olas Croxton, of New York, late of Biidgetown, i Island of Barbadoes, maiiner. I direct my exec to take possession of all my estate, and after pi all debti and funeral charges to account for the n my wife Lucretia Croxton. I make mv friends, onel William Merritt and Captain Daniel Dunsct executors.
Witnesses, Richard Chisnall, William HuddleE Margery Dobbs. Pi-oved, January 2, l70f.
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Page 363. — William Missen. In the name of God, Amen. I, William Missen, of New York, mariner, being very sick. I leave all my estate, real and per- sonal, to my loving friends William Leats, of New York, Sadler, and Thomas Abbott my mate, equally. And I make William Leats sole executor.
Dated October 2, 1706. Witnesses, Samuel Staats, Nathaniel Sheppard, Gabriel Ludlow, Abraham Moore. Proved, October 22, 1706.
Page 364. — Conradus Vanderbeck. In the name of God, Amen. I, Conradus Vanderbeck, of New York, ineasurer, being sick. I leave all my lands and houses to my executors, to be sold to pay debts and expenses. I leave to my wife Catharine all the goods, household stuff, and other things whatsoever, which she brought with her, or belonged to her at the time of our mar- riage, I also give her six silver spoons, one feather bed, one Clipboard and one negro girl. I leave to Anna Margaret Vanderbeck, my youngest daughter by my first wife, one cupboaid and one feather bed. I leave to Coni'adus Vanderbeck, my youngest son by my first wife, all my Joiners tools, and clothing. I leave to my eldest son Paulus, 40s in case he restores to me a silver cup to me belonging and which is now in his possession. And if my personal property should pay my debts, I nevertheless order my real estate to be sold, and the proceeds to be divided among my wife, and my son Paulus, and the children of my son John deceased, and the children of my daughter Mary Bush and Elsie Vanderbeck, daughter of my son Abraham, deceased, and my son Isaac, and my daughter Anne Margaret, and my son Conradus, and also to Burger and Jacob Vanderbeck, my sons by my present wife. I make my wife and Dirk Anierman executors.
Dated July 17, 1706. Witnesses, James Requier, Bareiit Bas, Jan Van Hoorn. Proved, January 9, 170|.
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Page 367. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Nicholas Gtarretse, of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Mary Garrettse, Januaiy 9, 170f
Page 368. — Cornelius Vander Kuyl. In the name of God, Araen. Know all men by these presents that I, Cornelius Van Der Kuyl, corn measurer of New York. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my estate, with full power to sell. All that is remaining after her decease, I leave to the children of my daugh- ter, Mary Van der Kiiyl, named Cornelius and Egbert Van Borsum, sons of Henry Van Borsum, her husband, deceased, and to my daughter, Neeltie Van der Kuyl, wife of Gerritt Lydeckei*. Mentions "Lewis Boug- rand the present husband of my daughter Mary." I make Timon Van Borsum, uncle to the sons of my daughter Mary, and Geritt Lydecker, husband of my daughter Neeltie, tutors of the children under ag6.
Dated June 20, 1696. Witnesses, Abraham Van- dewater, Abraham Metsaler, P. DeLanoy. Proved, January 1(5, 170f
Page 370. — Stephen Jaaiain. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all peo- ple that I, Stephen Jamain, of New York, vintner, being sick in body. I leave to Peter Morin, son of Peter Morin, brazier, my Diamond ring. To Captain Benjamin Fanneuil, merchant, £:'), for the use of the poor of the French Reformed Piotestant Church of New York. I leave all the rest of my estate to my sisters, Judith Jamain and Mary Morin, equally. I make my brother in law, Peter Moi'in, sole executor.
Dated January 7, 170f. Witnesses, John Foget, John Eblet, Abraham Gouverneur. Proved, January 18, 170f.
Page 371. — Simon Grovek. In the name of God, Amen. I, Simon Grover, of the town of Southold, in
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the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth Grover, all ray estate of houses and lands during her life. After her decease, I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Horton, JB40, and a first lot of Commonage in Southold bounds. I leave to my daughter, Mary Youngs, all my lands and meadows nt and belonging to Peakings neck. I leave to my daughter, Martha Moore, all my homestead, houses, and home lot. All the rest of my estate to my wife and three children.
Dated October 2, 1699. Witnesses, Daniel Top- ping, Nathaniel Bayly, Barnabus Horton. Proved, February 8, 170^, and Letters of Administration granted to wife Elizabeth.
Page 373. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain General, etc. Whereas Peter Porikr, of New Rochelle, died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Zachariah Angevine, of New Rochelle, tailor, Febmary 8, 170|.
Page 374. — Daniel Streing. In the name of God, Amen, the 16 day of December, 1706. I, Daniel Stieing, of the town of Rye in Westchester County^ Gentleman, being sick and weak. After all debts and expenses are paid, I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife Charlotte Streing and make hei* sole executor.
Witnesses, Oliver Besby, Lsaac Mercier, Le
Conte, Orlando Payne. Proved, February 11, 170^.
Page 375. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain General, etc. Whereas Hugh Gray, of Huntington^ in Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of adminis- tration are granted to his wife, Svbella, February 11, 170|.
Whereas Thomas Booth, of Southold, in Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of administration are uranted to his son, Thomas Booth, Jr., February 11, i70f.
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Whereas Captain Thomas Miles, late of New York, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his brother inlaw, Jaraes Hull, March 3, 17<'f.
Whereas George Havens, of Shelter Island, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Eleanor Havens, February 11, I70f.
Page 379. — Zacheus Goldsmith. In the name of God, Amen. I, Zacheus Goldsmith, of the town of Southold in Suffolk County, on the Island of Nassau, yeoman, being very sick and weak. I leave to my wife, Mary Goldsmith, one half of all my lands and meadows and housing and orchards, so long as she shall remain my widow, and no longer, and one half of mv present estate. '* If my wife should happen to he with child, the said child is to have ^ of all the prop- erty," but if not then my brother, Richard Goldsraitn, shall have the same, and he is to pay to his brother, Thomas Goldsmith, £15, and also he is to lelease all the £40 I am to pay him by my father's will. The personal property wnich would go to said child is left to ray brother, John Goldsmith, and my sister, Mary Goldsmith. I make my wife Mary executor.
Dated January 17, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Mapes, Joshua Wells, William Benjamin. Proved be- fore Giles Sylvester, June 27, 17()f.
Page 380. — Myndert Coerten. In the name of God, Amen, the 25 October, 1704. I, Myndert Coer- ten, living in Hroynan burrow in the limits of New Utrecht, in Kings County, farmer, being sick and weak. I leave to my daugnter Hannah the whole farm whereon she now lives, within the bounds of Middle- town. I leave to my daughter Maria, after the de- cease of me and my wife, the whole farm whereon I live, and she is to pay to ray daughter Wyntie, £400. If ray daughter Wyntie marry, then she is to have one half of the £400, and her son, Myndert Lafavour, the
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other half, and I make Jacob Caralew, Peter Caralew, and Gerritt Cornelius, his guardians. If my daughter Wyntie is not willing to live with her mother, Maria Coerten, then I leave to her the house that was built for Hendrick, with ^ the lot whereon it stands. I leave to my grandson, Coertens Andreas, son of my daugh- ter Hannah, a negro boy, and if he die before my grandson comes of age, then he is to have another of equal value. I leave the I'est of my personal estate to my three daughters.
Dated October 25, 1704.
If any of my three daughters should grumble at this my will, they are to be cut off with £5 for their por- tion. .
Witnesses, Abraham Brazier, Joost Paldinck, Sam- son Benson, John Gordon. Proved, February 22, I70f
Page 384. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captaii> General, etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that at New York the 20 day of March, 170I-, Catharine Donaldson, aged about 13 years, and Mary Donaldson, aged about 12 years, children of John Donaldson, deceased, did, before me, choose Peter Van Brugh, of Albany, and Andrew Grevenraet, of New Yoi-k, to be their guardians, and they are admitted by me.
Isaac Rodriguez Marquise. In the name of God, Amen, the 17 October, 1706. I, Isaac Rodriguez Mai-quise, of New York, merchant, being of perfect remembrance, and bound on a voyage to Jamaica, in the West Indies. It is my will that my dear mother, Rachel Marquise, be maintained out of my estate and live witli my wife and children ; but if she cannot agree with them or likes to live by herself, she is to receive jBoO, and a good serviceable negro woman shall be pur- chased foi* her. And I hereby give a strict charge to my wife and children to be dutiful to my said dear
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mother. I leave to ray daughter Esther, £50, to buy her a Jewell when she is oi the age of 1 8, or marries with her mother's consent. The rest of my estate I leave to my wife Kachel, my son Jacob, and my daugh- ter Esther. The part of my estate which is left to my children, is to be put into the hands of Mr. Aaron I^a Megi'oa, merchant, in Jamaica, who shall be supervisor over my children. I desire Mr. Lewis Gomez and Mr. Abraham de Lucena to assist my wife in the manage- ment of all her affairs, and I make her executor.
Witnesses, William Peartree, Ebenezer Willson, Rip Van Dam. Proved, March 24, 170f.
Page 386. — Richard Thorne. In the name of God, Amen, the 28 November, 1706. I, Richard Thorne, of Madnans neck, in the township of Hempstead, on Nas- sau Island, being very sick and weak. I leave to my wife Phebe all my estate for her own use, and the bringing up and education of the children, until my son Richard is of age. If my wife mari'ies again and she prefeis to stay upon the farm she may, or if she chooses to remove elsewhere she shall have the use of the farm at Madnans neck and the movaVdes for the bringing u[) of the children, till my son Richard is of age. 1 leave to my son Richard all my land, messuage, and tene- ments on Madnans neck, and all my rights within the town of Hempstead. If he die under age then all the estate is to goto my three daughters, Hannah, Mary, and Phebe. I leave to my daugliters, Hannah and Mary, 200 acres of land at Maidenhead in West Jersey. I leave to my daughter Phebe the meadow at Westches- ter, purchased by me from John Tallnian, and now in possession of Charles Morgan, for which he is to pay, according to covenant, £31. In case of non payment it is to return to me, and I leave it to my daughter Phebe. I will that within twelve months after the death of my mother, Winifred Thorne, that the sum of £W be paid to my sister, Margaret Rattow. I make my wife Phebe executor.
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Witnesses, John Thomas " Clerk," Thomas Hicks Isaac Hicks, Johanes Van Wyck. Proved, February 17, 170f
Page 389. — Henrica Anthony. In the name of God, Amen. I, Henrica Anthony, of New York, widow, being ancient and weak of body, but of sound mind. I leave all my estate of every description, houses, lands, and goods, to my three well beloved grand sons, Henry, Allard, and Nicholas Anthony, to tliem and their heirs. My grand son, Henry Anthony, is to have jGlO more than the rest. Mentions " my brother Warner VVessells and his children." " Henry Coerten, son of my lister, Christina Coerten, widow;" " My sister, Maria Aldricks, of New Castle, Pennsyl- vania ; " " My brother, Harmanus Wessells, late of New York, Chirurgeon," ** My brother, Dirck Wessells, of New York." I leave to Elizabeth Sharpas, daughter of William Sharpas, Town Clerk, of New York, £15. I appoint Isaac De Reimer, merchant, William Jack- son, cordwainer, and Colonel JacoV) Rutsen, of Ulster County, executors. I leave to my brother, Dirck Wes- sells, £i per annum.
Dated January 16, 1701. Witnesses, Thomas Ha- warden, Isaac De Peyster, John Sheppard.
Codicil. Makes Henricus Coerten, mariner, Andreas Teller, merchant, William Jackson, Jacobus Kip, hus- band of the late widow Ver Planck, executors.
Dated August 24, 1702. Witnesses, William Shar- pas, Isaac De Peyster, John Sheppard. Proved, May 16, 1707. Henry Coerten and Wm. Jackson being the surviving executors.
Page 392. — Nicholas Jamain. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that I, Nicholas Jamain, of New York, merchant, being now in good health. I leave to my cousin [nephew] Ste- phen Jamain, son of my brother Stephen Jamain, de- ceased, a gold seal ring to the value of £4. To my
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uiece Esther Chan-on, the daughter of Jean Char and my sister Margaret, deceased, all household e and furniture, except go]d and jewels. I leavt Maria, the eldest daughter of Peter Morin, £100, n of age. I leave to my trusty friends, Benjamin Fan and Paul Droillet, £20, for the use of the Poor of French Church in New York. I leave the rest of estate to Stephen, Judith, and Maria, wife of P Morin, the children of my brother, Stephen Jamain ceased, and to Elie, son of inv- brother, Armant Jam deceased, and to Jean and Esther Charron, childi*e Jean Gharron and ray sister Margaret, deceased, ecutors to have power to sell real estate. I raake 1 Droillet, Benjamin Faneuil, and Louis Corne e utors.
Dated December 31, 1706. Witnesses, Alexai Allaire, Jean La Feurt, John Foget, Abniham ( verneur.
Codicil, Since the above will was written it pleased God to call to himself my cousin, Stephen main, and what I gave him I now give to Elie Jan and the others above named. I leave to Mr. ] Droillet £20 to buy him a piece of plate. Januarj 170f
Codicil. I leave to my cousin, Elie Jamain, all wearing clothes and my library and my signet. I h to my niece, Esther Charron, all the wearing appi of my wife, deceased, and an Indian woman. Febn 5. 170«.
Proved before Thomas Weuham, May 1(>, 1707.
Page 39."). — Phillip French. In the name of ( Amen. I, Phillip French, of New York, merchant ing in perfect health. I leave to my wife one thir rents and income of estate, and one thin! of persi property. I leave to my son, Phillip French, all lands in Suffolk County in England, I leave to three daughters, Elizabeth, Anne, and Margaret, my lands and estate in East New Jersey, which I la
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purchased from Thomas Coddington. I leave to my wife £1,<»00, and all plate, rings, jewels, etc. I leave to the poor of the Parish of Keilshell, in England, £5. Mentions " children of my brother, John French." I make my wife Ann, Lewis Morris, and my brother in law, Adolph Phillipse, executors.
Dated May 20, 1706. Witnesses, Jacobus Van Cortlandt, Phillip Schuyler, Edward Brown. Proved, June 3, 1707.
[Note. — Phillip French was son in law of Fredrick Phillipse. His residence, which was the house and lot given by his father in law in his will, is on the south side of Pearl street, and next east of the famous '' Fraunces Tavern."— W. S. P.]
Whereas James Jeffray, of New York, School master, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to John Sloss, as principal creditor, July 19, 1707.
Page 401. — David Roe. In the name of God, Amen. I, David Roe, of Flushing in Queens County, being weak and indisposed in body. I leave to my son, Nathaniel Roe, all my housing, lands, and meadows in the town of Flushing, and my great cedar chest, which stands in my eastward room ; And i of the provisions, cider, corns, etc., and he is to pay ^ of the funeral expenses. I leave to my son, John Roe, £20, and my negro boy, Sam, and the other half of the rovisions, cider, corn, etc. To Elizabeth, Patience, and lary, the children of my daughter, Elizabeth Totens, deceased, £10 each. I make my son, Nathaniel Roe, sole executoi*, and my friends, Samuel Bowne and Francis Doughty, executors in Ti'ust.
Dated December 26, 1702. Witnesses, Henry Tay- lor, Jonathan Thorne, James Clement.
Page 408. — IIknry Hahding. In the name of God, Amen. I, Henry Harding, of the Parish of St.
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Georges,, in the Island of Barbadoes, Esq., at present residing in the city of New York, being sick ana vreak. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth, all ray estate, real and personal, duiing her life. And after her decease to my only daughter, Isabella Harding, to her and her heirs, but in default of issue, then to my cousin and God daughter, Isabella Maverick, the daughter of my aunt, Joan Maverick, of Barbadoes, and if she leave no issue, then to ray cousin, George Barry, son of John Barry, of Barbadoes. I leave to my daughter, Isabella, £:?,100, of such money as shall be current in the Island of Barbadoes, after the 10th day of Janu- ary next. And I make my wife sole executor and guardian of my daughter. I appoint Colonel William Battin and Captain Thomas Speght, overseera I give to my cousin, Isabella Maverick, £350. And to my cousins, William, Thomas, and Mary, children of my cousin, Thomas Speght, of Barbadoes, £175 each, when of age. To Jacob Drayton, my present overseer on the Island of Barbadoes, £25, to buy him mourn- ing. To my good friend Charles E^erton, Sr., of Barbadoes, £12, and £2 to buy him a nng, to wear in remerabi'ance of me. I leave to my cousin, Grace Cosens, wife of Barne Cosens, of New York, all my estate in New Jersey, near to New York.
Dated in New York, December 15, 1704. Wit- nesses, Daniel Hanan, Michael Hawden, Thomas Davenport, Edmund Kingsland.
Page 407. — Garrett Wyckoff. In the name of God, Amen, this 9 October, 1704. Be it known that I, Garett Wyckoff, of Flatlands in Kings County, on the Island of Nassau, being at pi'esent veiy sick and weak. I leave to my loving wife Katharine, all estate of houses and lands, during her life, and 12 acres of hmd within the limitts of Gravesend. But if she re- marry, then an inventory is to l)e made, and my eldest son Peter shall have half of the houses and lands when he is of age, and the other half after my wife's
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decease, and he is to pay to the other children, namely, Greetie, Adriane, Anike, Maiytie and Janica, iJ450, I give to my son Peter, a silvei* tankard, and my plows and harrows and all the tackling belonging to a farm. The testator makes provision for an expected child. I make my loving friends and brothers, Claas Wyckoff, Heudrick WyckofF, Peter Wyckoff, Garett StoothofE, and Peter Mevins, my executors. And they are to sell a 12 acre lot of land, lying at Ambrose Island, so called in the town of Gravesend.
Witnesses, Jan Terhunen, James Amerman, Henry Filkin. Proved at Flatlands, July 12, 1707, and con- firmed by Lord Cornbury.
Page 410. — Nicholas Ceocheuon. In the name of God, Amen. I, Nicholas Crocheron, of Richmond County, planter, being in good health. I give to the pooj- of the Fieiich Congregation on Staten Island, JB5, to be paid to the Elders. I leave to the children of John Bodine by his first wife, my nephews and nieces, as objects worthy of my charity, one half of all my paternal estate, goods, and chattels, in case I leave no children. I leave all the rest of my estate to my lov- ing wife, Anne Crocheron, and to her heirs and assigns. I leave to all my other heirs, each 6 shillings.
Dated February 10, l70f . Witnesses, John Bell- ville, Moses Bernd, William Tilyer. Proved before Thomas Wenham, Esq., July 24, 1707.
Page 412. — John Collins. Know all men by these presents, that I, John Collins, of New Yojk, cord- wainer, do make and ordain and constitute my friend, Adrian Ilooglandt, of New York, meichant, my true and lawful attorney, with full power, etc. And con- sidering the uncertainty of this transitory life, I de- claie these ])i'esents to contain my last will and testa- ment, and 1 leave to my loving wife, Mary Collins, all goods and chattels which I have in the world. And I aj)])oint the said Adrian Hooglandt sole executor.
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Dated December 30, 1706. Witnesses, Eliz Bradford, Andi'ew Bradford, William Brat Proved before Thomas Wenbam, Esq., August 4,
Page 414. — Edwaixl, Viscount Corubury, Ca General, etc. Whereas Lucv Palmek, one o daughters and executors of John Wintlirop, h the Colony of Connecticut, deceased, died intt Letters of administration are granted to her hus Edward Palmei-, of New London, September 1,
Page 416.— Francis Martense. In tlie nai God, Amen, this Ifitday of October, 1700, I, Fi Marten.-^e, of Staten Island, yeomen, being in liea body. I leave to Stephen Martense, son of m; Stephen, late of Staten Island, deceased, £HiiO he IS of age. I leave to ray wife Hannah all th of estate dui'ing her life, but if she manies, then the use of one-third. After my wife's decease 1 all the estate, one half to my grandson, Stephen tense, and the rest to my grandson, Vincent , tain, Jr., son of Vincent Fountain, Sr. I male wife Hester, and Mr. Mark Diisasoa, Jr., Mr. Stt Uichaids, and Mr. Abraham Lakeman, executors
Witnesses, D. Van Bi-ngli, Joseph Huddle: William Iluddlestone. Proved before Thomas ham, Esq., August ;'>, 1707.
Page 41l>, — Epkraih Goldino. In the nan God, Amen. I, Ephraim Golding, of Hempstei Queens County on the Island of Nassau. 1 emi my executors to sell the house and farms wliei-e 1 live, and all my lands in Queens County, and thi ceeds to be divided into nine parts, viz., 2 parts i eldest son John Golding, and the rest to my oth' children, namely, Klizabeth, P]plirjiim, Thomas, 1 Daniel and Rebecca, and to my wife Rebecca, rest of my personal estate I leave to my wift children, and my wife is to have my best bee
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furniture. I appoint my wife and Charles Doughty executors.
Dated April 8, 1707. Witnesses, Thomas Jones, Joseph Taylor, Samuel Clowes. Proved at Jamaica, July 12, 1707.
Page 419. — Dirck Van Sutphen. In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all peo- ple that I, Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New Utrecht, in Kings County, being at the present in good health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, JBIO when of age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of my estate during her life. But if she marries, then she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my children. After the death of my wife all the estate is to be divided among my children, Jacob, Jan, Diick, Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Har- mon Gerittse and Hendricke, wife of Peter . My
will is that my eldest son Jacob shall have the fann on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it shall be appraised at. I appoint my friends, Cornelius Van Brunt, Jacques Cortelyou, Joost Van Bi-unt and Peter Cortelyou, guardians of my childien.
Dated September 4, 1702. Witnesses, Samuel Lev- eridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouver- neur. Proved l)efore Thomas Wenham, Esq., at New York, October 29, 1707.
Pasce 421. — Benjamin Roberts. In the name of God, Amen, the 28 June, 1706, I, Benjamin Roberts, of Schenectady, in the County of Albany, being in good health. I leave to the Lutheran Chui'ch at Albany, £18. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife Mary Roberts, that is to say, my farm lying at Mall- wyck on the north side of Schenectady river, to the west of the land formerly belonging to Jan Riiickhout now in possession of John Mclntyj'e, which farm is now in my occu))ation, to her during her life or widow- hood. After her death the homestead, houses and
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lands are to go to my stepsons called Peter Clement and his brother, Joseph Clement. And they are to have all the rest of lands, etc., and they are to pay to their sisters, Elizabeth and Fromantel Clement, each j620. I make my wife sole executor.
Witnesses, John Sanderse Glen, Phillip Schuyler, Robert Livingston, Jr. Proved in Albany, Octobei* 3, 1707.
Page 423. — Johanes Glen. In the name of God, Amen. I, Johanes Glen, of Schenectady in the County of Albany, yeoman, being very sick and weak. I leave to my beloved wife Janickie, my whole estate, real and personal, lying at Scotia, whereon I now live, during her widowhood. But if she marries, then she is to clepart from the same, but shall receive the sum of £200, as her dowiy. After the death of my wife, I leave to my two sons, Jacob Sanderse Glen, and Johanes Glen all my real and personal estate at Scotia, and they shall pay to my daughter Catharine, one third of the val^ie as it shall be appraised. My will is that my younger brother, Sanders Glen, shall have the tract of land lying in Schenectady, on the south side of the Mohawk river, between the land of Ryer Schermerhorn, containing about 20 acres. Also the house and ground now m the possession of Thomas Noble, lying in Schenectady, and he is to pay to his brothers and sisters their proportionate part of its value. I make my brother in law, Mr. Abraham Cuyler, and Jacobus Beekman, both of Albany, execu- tors.
Dated September 26, 1706. Witnesses, Reyer Schermerhorn, Johanes Glen, John Collins.
Page 425. — John La Ford. In the name of God, Amen. The 3 November, 1706. I, John La Ford, alias Libertee, of Nistago^one in the County of Albany, being veiy sick. 1 make my wife, Marga- retta, sole executor of all my estate during her widow-
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hood, but if she shall many again, then she is to be debarred from the same. 1 give to my eldest son for his birthright, the use of my best cow or horse. My will is that my six sons shall enjoy all my estate at Nistagogone, and all the lands I now have in posses- sion, and they are to pay to my two daughters their proper share. And my six sons, John, Daniel, Abra- ham, Nicholas, Jacob and Isaac, are to pay to my daughter Maiy, wife of John Vedder, and to my daughter Anna Laford, one eighth of its value. The children who are not of age are to be maintained out of the estate. Not dated.
Witnesses, John iSanderse Glen, Phillip Schuyler, Dirck Arents Bratt. Proved in Albany, October 3, 1707.
Page 426. — William Bickley. I, William Bickley, of New York, in America, shop keeper. Being at this time through the mercy of God in indifferent health and also sensible of my own frailty. I give and forgive unto all my childien such sums of money as shall be due unto me from each of tliem. I give to my two daughters, Sarah Potter and Elizabeth Brown, 20 shillings each, in full of all pretence or demand for my estate in the future. I give my grandson, William Cook, £20, if he serve out the remainder of his time, as by his indenture to me ; otherwise I give him two pieces of 8. I give 12s to each of my grand children, and to my son in law, Nicholas Brown, and to each of my daughters in law, one Arabian piece of gold of 12s value. I leave to my loving neighbors, Thomas Ives and his wife Susanah, £5, to make a small piece of plate in consideration and remembrance of their kindness to me and mine. I leave to Dr. John Rod- man, Hugh Cowperthwaite and Samuel Bowne, of Flushing, £10 each, and to George Curtis, John Lipin- cott, Sr., and William Worth, of Shrewsbuiy, in New Jersey, £5 each. All the rest of my estate I leave to my son Abraham Bickley, of Philadelphia, and I make
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him executor. And I desire my much respected friends, Richard Willett and Walter Thong, wnoni I have found to bear cordial and loving kindness toward me, that they continue the same toward my son, with their best advice and counsel!. And that they accept from him one of the l)est Beaver hats that can be got for money, to each of them, to wear in rememberance of this my last request. And I enjoine my son Abra- ham, to be helpful and assistant to his helpless sister Sarah Pottei*, during her widowhood.
Dated 3d of 5th Month, 1707. Witnesses, Joseph Latham, Joshua Delaplaine, Abraham Van Vlecq. Proved, November 20, 1707.
[Note. — William Bickley was one of the members of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, in New York. He was one of the purchasers of the lot on which the first Quaker meeting house was built on the west side of Green street (now Liberty place) a little south of Maiden lane, about 1696.— W. S. P.]
Page 428. — William Van Niewenhuysen. In the name of God, Amen. I, W^illiam Van Niewen- huysen, of New York, mariner, being sick of body. I leave to my wife Elizabeth one half of the lot and dwelling house in Pearl street, wherein I now live, and the other half whereof doth belong to my brother Maurits Van Niewenhuysen. Also my one sixth part of three houses in Holland, to her and her heirs of her body, but if she die without issue, then the said houses and lots I leave to the oldest son of Jacobus Kip. I leave to my wife all personal estate for her life, and then to the said oldest son of Jacobus Kip. I make my wife and Jacobus Kip, executors.
Dated December 17, 1706. Witnesses, David Jara- ieson, Hendrick Jellison, William Jackson, Stephen Richards, Ephraim Wendall. Proved, November 27, 1707.
Page 430. — Humphrey Clay. In the name of God, Amen. I, Humphrey Clay, of Boswyck, in Kings
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County, on Nassau island. I leave to my wife Sarah all estate of lands, houses, and goods during her life. After her decease, I leave to my son Humphrey Clay the Plantation where I now dwell, with all houses and buildings. And he is to pay to my daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Evins, £40, and I also leave to her three cows. I leave to my loving cousin Richard Alsop, n»y negro boy Jacob. All the rest of estate to my son, Humphrey Clay.
Dated September 15, 1707. Witnesses, William Case, Susanah Truman, Thomas Alsop. Proved, No- vember 27, 1707.
Page 432. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Governor, etc. To all, etc. Whereas James Mott of Mamaro- neck, in the county of Westchester, lately died intes- tate. Letters of administration ai'e granted to his wife, Elizabeth, November 23, 1707.
Whereas John Bug by, Sr., of Westchester, lately died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his son and heir, John Bugby, Jr., December 18, 1707.
Whereas James Evms, of New York, lately died intestate, Lettei's of administration are granted to Thomas Jeifers, of London, mariner, in behalf of Na- thaniel Evitts, hat maker, of London, son and heir of said James Evitts, January 20, 1707.
Whereas Thomas Williams, of the island of Barba- does, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted toParombus Parmyter, of New York, Gen- tleman, as the principal creditor, January 20, 170 J.
Page 436. — Isaac Switz. In the name of God, Amen, April 1, 1701. At Albany. I Jacob Switz, residinj^ at Schenectady, considering the frailty of this life, i declare to have nominated for my only and uni- versal heir, my dear and loving wife Susanah Grant> for all my estate so long as she remains in her widow-
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hood. "And she is to cause the under aged children, procreated betwixt us in the fear of the Lord, to learn to read and write, and an art or handiciaft, whereby they sometime, with good assistance, may earn their bread." After the death of my wife, my eldest son Cornelius shall have the meadow lying behmd my front land, thereby to anull all pretence of his right of pri- mogeniture. The rest of my estate is to be divided among my eight children, Cornelius, Susanah, Abra- ham, Ariantie, Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob, and Nicholas Isaacs. If my wife should mairy, then each of my sons is to have the use of 4 morgen of my front land, but no division is to be made before the death of my wife. I appoint Captain Evert Bancker and my eldest son, Cornelius Isaacs, guardians of my childien, and to assist mv wife.
Witnesses, Anthony Van Schayck, Anthony Koster, Rut Goysler. Proved at Albany, October 4, 1707.
Pa^e 438. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury. To all, etc. Whereas Helena Rombouts, of New York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are gi-anted to Roger Brett, who married her daughter Catharine Rombouts, January 16, 1707.
Page 439. — Piert^e Montels. [Written in Fi-ench Language.] Au Nom de Dieu, fait soit, Amen. Know all persons that on the 4th day of the month July, in the year of our Lord 1689, in the city of London, in the Liberties of Westminister, in the Parish of St. Anne. In the presence of the Notary Public and the undersigned witnesses. Appeared Mr. Pierre Montels, merchant, a native of Lodine, in Languedocin the king- dom of Fiance, at present residing in this city in the Parish of St. Martins. Being in good sense and mem- ory, and considering that there is nothing more certain than death, wishes to make this will, to avoid all con- tentions among those who might make some pretence for it. Declaring that he is lawfully married to Jeanne
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de Moiitels, by which marriage he has two daughters, Marie, married to Noel Cozelet, of Montpelier ; and Margaret, married to Fi'ancis Besart, merchant of Lon- don. And the testator has paid to both of them a con- siderable portion of his estate, so that they have no fuither claim. He leaves to the Poor French refugees of London £8, and leaves all the rest of his estate to his wife and makes her sole executor.
Witnesses, Pierre Belvere, Notary, De Lisle Biesse. Proved in New York before Lord Cornbury, January 20, I70f.
Page 441. — Reyniek Van Sickelen. In the name of God, Amen. The 18 November, 1703, I, Rey- nier Van Sickelen, of the town of Gravesend in Kings C/Ounty, being of good and perfect memory. I leave to my wife Jannettie, all houses and lands in the town of Gravesend, during her life. After her decease I leave to my eldest son, Ferdinandus, all the said houses and lands, but he is to pay to his four brothers, four fifths of their value. And he is to have £5 more for his bii'th right. Leaves to his wife Jannettie all hou.^ehold goods. I make my bi'others, John Van Home, and Gen itt Van Home, executors.
Witnesses, Nicholas Stillwell, Cornelius Buys, Samuel Gerittse. (Date of Probate not given.)
Page 443. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury. To all, etc. Whereas John Baiients, of Kings County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his eldest son, Barent Johnson. February 28, 1 70^.
Whereas Daniel Latham, of New York, ship car- penter, lately died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Sarah Latham, February 20,
170j.
Whereas John Houton, of Rye, in Westchester County, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
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are grauted to his wife, Rachel Horton, Febi'uary 26, 170f
Whereas Jom^ Barteleau, of Richmond County, lately died intestate, Letters of administration ai'e granted to his wife, Margaret Barteleau, February- 25, 1701.
Whereas Robert Stivers, of Eastchester, black- smith, died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to Richard Curry, of Eastchester, his son in law, February 26, 170|.
Whereas Samuel Kniffen, of Rye, in Westchester County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife, Mary Kniffen, February 26,
170|.
Page 449. — Marten Peterse Wyckoff. In God's name, Amen. Know ye that I, Marten Peterse Wyckoff, living at Gravesend, in Kings County, yeo- man, being in perfect memory. I appoint my loving friends Claas Wyckoff, of Amersford, William Willeii- sen and Johanes Guylick, of Gravesend, to whom I put this confidence to be my full and sole executoi's and overseers of my children. I leave to my wife Hannah, all my estate of houses and lands dunng her life, and then to be divided among my children, Grie- tie, Marytie, Anna, Sara, Mayaka, Jannettie and Peter. But my son Peter is to have £Q more than the rest.
Dated September 27, 1697. Witnesses, John Lake, Abraham Emans. Proved, February 26, 170^, and Letters of administi'ation are granted to wife Hannah, the executors having refused to serve.
Page 451. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Governor- General, etc. Whereas John Leggeti^ of West Farms, in the County of Westchestei*, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Cecilia Leggett, December 18, 1707.
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Whereas William Hallett, Jr., of Newtown, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Lis father, William Hallett, March 5, 170f
Page 453. — Francis Rombouts. In the name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this pres- ent Publick Instrument, that on the 9 day of January, 169^, appeared before me, William Bogardus, Publick Notary, residing in New York, and before the under- mentioned witnesses, in his own pi'oper person, Mr. Francis Rombouts, merchant, in tliis city, sickly but fully using his senses. Ratifying and confirming the ante nuptial agreement made September 20, 1683, with his present wife Helena Teller. The testator gives to his wife 4,000 guilders, Holland money, instead of the 1500 guilders, agreed in the fore mentioned agree- ment, and she is to have the use of all his estate, until his daughter Catharine, "gotten by my said wife" shall come of age or be married. He makes his father in law, William Teller, Mr. Peter De Lanoy, "mayor of this city," Mr. Samuel Staats " Councillor in the High Councill," and Mr. Paul Richards, merchant, tutors and guardians of his child.
Witnesses, William Bogardus, Robert White, John De Mortier.
Codicil. — Piovides that in case of any business deal- ings concerning the estate, his wife shall not be at any loss. January 15, 169^.
Codicil. — Makes arransrements concerninor his lands at Wappingers, in case of his daughter's death.
Proved l3efore Lord Cornbury, and Letters of ad- ministration are granted to Roger Brett, who maJTled the daughter, Catharine Rombouts. The estate not having V)een fully administered upon by the widow, Helena Rombouts, during her life. March 3, 1707.
Page 458. — Helena Rombouts. In the name of God, Amen. I, Helena Rombouts, of New York, widow, considering the frailty of this present life. I
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leave to my eldest son, Cornelius Bogardiis, £5 ; I having befoie this time, given and paid considerable sums of money to him and for his use. I leave to my youngest daughter Catharine, wife of Roger Brett, 9 pence current money of New York. I leave all the rest of my estate to my son Ileniy Van Baal, and to my daughters, Maria, wife of Isaac De Peyster, Margaret, wife of Nicholas Evertsen, Helena, wife of Gualtherius Du Bois, and Rachel, wife of Petrus Bayard. I order ^ of my estate to be put out on interest, for the use of my daughter Hannah, who is non compos mentis. I make my soiis and sons in law executois.
Dated November 20, 1706. Witnesses, Evert Van Hook, Cornelius Clopper, Abraham Gouverneur. Proved, March 4, 1707.
Page 461. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. To all, etc. Whei*eas John Poland of Kings County, died intestate. Letters of administra- tion are granted to his only son, Sanmel Poland, March 8, 170f
Page 462. — Yellis Ingakt. In the name of God, Amen. I, Yellis Ingart, of Staten Island, being very well in health, but considering the brevity and short- ness of my life. I leave to my son John, £5 more than any of the rest of my children. I leave all the rest of my estate, real and personal, to my other chil- dren. If my house and lot come to V)e sold, my son John is to have the lefusal if he shall see cause to buy. I leave to my wife Trientie, the use of ^ of my estate for life, and the use of my dwelling hcmse, un- less my son John, or whoever of my children shall buy the same, shall build another comfortable house upon the same land for her to live in. I make my two brothers in law, John Woglan and Ury Woglan, executors.
Dated Januaiy 2, 170^. Witnesses, Peter Hooge-
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watei-, Jan Maklys, Oswald Ford. Proved, March 11, 170|.
Page 404. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Chahles Davall, of New York, merchant, died intestate. Letters of administra- tion are granted to his wife Susannah, March IS, 1707.
Page 465. — Jan Vigne. Will proved before Loid Cornbury, and the two executors, Gerritt Roos and Lucas Van Thienhoven, both having died without having fully administered upon the estate, Letters of administi-ation are granted to Peter lioos, next of kin and principal creditor. March 21, 1704.
[Note. — On this and following pages is a copy of the will of Jan Vigne in the Original Dutch. — W. S. P.]
Page .409. — Joun Jennings. — In the name of God, Ame^n, the 14 March, 1704. I, John Jennings, of the Borrough and town of Westchester, yeoman, being sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son, Tliomas Jennings, all that my orchard which I had of my father Jennings, and the orchard which I bought of Daniel Clark, and six acres of land, moi-e or less, which lies opposite to the said orchard ; And also the house and the lot it stands upon which is near the said orchard and lot; Also a £25 right of Commonage, with all the privileges thereto belonging as by deed from my said father, and bill of sale fi'om Daniel Clark will appear; Also 10 acies off the south end of my land that adjoins to John Forgarson, Jr. And my son Thomas shall pay to my son Solomon, £i)0. I leave to niy son John Jennings, all n)y lot which I now live upon, and the lot that my barn stands upon, and three acres of meadow 1 bought of Thomas For- garson ; Also a £15 right of Commonage ; Also 4 acres of land, which is the remainder pait of my 14 aci-es.
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that lyes adjoining unto John Foigarson's land. And he is to pay to my youngest son, Isaiah Jennings, J650, when he is of age. I leave to my wife Rachel all that my 3 acres of land that lies near or adjoining to John Buckbee, by Bear Swamp ; Also all my personal estate. But if she happens to marry she is to pay to my beloved mother, Mary Jennings, £5 per an- num.
Witnesses, John Manning, Thomas Betts, Daniel Clark. Makes his wife Rachel, executor. Proved before Lord Cornbury, and his wife Rachel being dead, and his brother Joseph Jennings having refused to act. Letters of administration are granted to Daniel Clark, of Westchester, April 3, 1708.
Page 472. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain- General, etc. Whereas Tice Swan, of Richmond County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Sarah, March 24, 170^.
Page 473. — Gerritt Strycker. In the name of God, Amen. I, Gerritt Strycker, of the town of Flat- lands, in Kings County, being weak in body, my will is that my wife, Weyntie Strycker, shall remain in full possession of all estate, houses, and lands, but if she re-marry, then she shall deliver up one half before the solemnization of her marriage. And after her decease, all the estate is to go to my children, Eyda, Jacobus, Geesie, Maria, Catharine, Jannettie and Cornelius. My eldest son. Jacobus Strycker, is to have j£12 10s as a free gift.
Dated at the house of the testator. May 24, 1693, "and signed, sealed and published in the presence of the underwriters, the testator being in his full witt and understanding, for so much as we could see." Jacob Strycker, Coert Stevense, Jacobus Vandewater.
Page 475. — Hellegonda De Kay. In the name of God, Amen. I, Hellegonda De Kay, of the city of
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New York, widow, being sick and weak. I leave to ray three daughtei^s, Jane Tothill, widow, Agnettie, wife of William Janeway, brewer, and Mary, wife of Samson Broughton, Esq., all my apparell, linen and woolen. I leave to my son. Jacobus De Kay, my Indian slave called Jeremy, provided he give a full account of all money owing to me, without law suits. I leave all the rest of my estate to my children. Jacobus, Helena, widow of my eldest son Tennis De Kay, Agnettie, Maria, and Jane. I make my daugh- ter, Jane Tothill, and my friend. Rip Van Dam, exec- ut/ors.
Dated March 11, 1707. Witnesses, Robert Dor- kins, Cornelius Lodge, Parmyter. Proved,
March 22, 1707. Jane Tothill confirmed as executor. Rip Van Dam having refused to serve.
Page 476. — ^John Brinkerhoff. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Brinkerhoff, of Flushing, in Queens County, yeoman, being sick and weak. I leave to my beloved wife Catharine, my whole estate of houses and lands, during her widowhood, but if she should marry again, she shall have the use of one half during the minority of my children, and she is to have i the movables. I leave to my son Abraham £5, for his birth right, and all the rest of my estate to my children when of age. I make my brother Joris Brinkerhoff of Newtown, and Joris Rapalye of Brook- land in Kings County, my executors.
Dated December 17, 1706. Witnesses, Dirck Brinkerhoff, Cornelius Van Voorsom, Abraham Schenck, Peter Berrien. Proved, March 25, 1708.
Page 478. — Barent Gaurittsen, Flaesbeek. In the name of God, Amen, the 20 September, 1701. I, Barent Garrettsen, of Flaesbeeck, in the town of Bos- wyck, in Kings County, "taylor," being of perfect health and full understanding. I leave to my dear wife Marettie Hendrix, all estate for life, with full
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power to sell or dispose of all personal estate as she shall think fit, except my great cupboard, my gi*eat coj^per kettle, my silver tumbler, and iron chain or Pot hanger, which I have formerly given to ray son in law, Heiiricus De Forrest. After my wife's decease, I leave all my estate to my son in law, llenricus De Forrest, and he shall pay to my daughters-, Margaret and Sarah Barents, each £5. I make my wife and son in law executors. Signed, Barent Flaesckbeek.
Witnesses, Jan Doris, Jacob Thibon, Brinaldus De Hart, Sanniel Bayard. Proved, April 9, 17o8. Heu- ricus De Forrest confirmed as executor, the wife Mar- ettie, being dead.
Page 480. — Daniel Sayke. In the name of God, Amen, the 21 day of August, 1707. 1, Daniel Sayi-e, of Southampton, in Suffolk County, husbandman, l)eing aged and crazed in body, but of perfect memoiy. I give to my son, Josei)h Sayie, and to my daughter Hannah, wife of Jeiemiah Topping and to the chil- dren of my son Sanuiel, deceased, and to my son David, my two negro slaves, called Jejry and Moll, and they ai'e to be sold l>y my son in law, Jeremiah Topping, and my son Daniel, Und the money distributed. I leave to my son Fphraim, 5 shillings in addition to what he hath already received. 1 leave to my son Nathan, my dwelling house, barn and buildings, and all the rest of my lands, meadows, and Commonage, and I make him sole executor.
Witnesses, John Fostei*, Joshua Ilalsey, Thomas Sayre. It is my desire that my negio woman may have liberty to choose her master, when she is sold, and she is to have all her clothes. Proved in New York, April 13, 1708.
I Note. — Daniel Sayre was one of the sons of Thomas Sayi-e, who was one of the oi-iginal "under- takers" of the settlement of Southampton, L. I. The home lot of Daniel Sayi'e is now^ the homestead of Charles Selden Ilalsey.— W. S. P.]
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Page 481. — Edward, Viscount Cornbiiry, Captain General, etc. Whereas Daniel JJaiiar, of New York, merchant, formerly died intestate, and Letters of administi-ation wei*e granted to Tliomas Roberts, coopei*. But the heirs being dissatisfied with his ad- ministration, new Letters of administration " De bonis non''^ are granted to Abraham De Lucena, April 13, 1708.
[Note. — It sometimes hap])ened that an executor or administrator died before finishing: his work. In sucli cases and some others, a new administrator was appointed to administer upon tlie goods, etc., not already disposed of. Such administrator was said to be appointed " De honia 7iony — W. S. P.]
Page 482. — Isaac Switz. In the name of God, Amen. In the name of our said Lord, April 1, 1701. I, Isaac Switz, residing in Schenectady, considering the frailty of this life. I appoint for my only and universal heii*, my wife, Susanah Gi'oot, and that in all my lands, goods, gold and silver " coyned or uncoyned," none excepted, so long as she remains in her widow- hood. But she is obliged to cause the imder-aged cliildren, " procreated between us in the fear of the Lord," to learn to read and write, and an art or handi- craft wherel)y, with God's assistance they may get their bread. My eldest son Cornelius shall have the meadow to me l)elonging, lying behind my front land, whereby to anuU all pretence of his right of primogeni- ture. After the decease of my wife, all the estate is to be divided among my eight children, Cornelius,
Simon, Abraham, Ariantie, Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob an Nicholas Isaacsen. Each of njy sons is to have morgen of land out of my front land, but they are not to sell it while my wife is living. I make my son Cornelius and Captain Evert By vanck, executors.
Witnesses, Anthony Van Schayck, Anthony Kastr, Barent Lytin. Proved in Albany, October 4, 1707.
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The following wills are some of them translated from the Dutch after the foregoing copies were made ; some are original wills not recorded, but on file in " Bundle No. 1," Surrogate's office, and a few are early wills which were recorded in latei* books. — W. S. P.
Nicholas Du Pens (Dutch). " In den naame des Heeren, Amen. I, the undersigned, Nicholas Du Puis, residing in the city of New York." Leaves all estate, to his wife Catalyna for life, and then to his children, Jan, Moses, Susanah, and Nicholas.
Dated October 13, 1685. Witnesses, Andrew Can- on, Simeon Corneil, Jacobus de Coninck, Abraham De Keacore. Florus Willimse, William Bogardus, Sec. Proved at Court of Record, New York, July 14, 1091. Recorded Liber 3-4, Page 281.
[Note. — Florus Willimse, one of the witnesses, was the ancestor of the Crom family, numerous in Rock- land County, N. Y.]
Luis Dubois (Dutch^. In the name of the Lord, Amen. Be it known to eveiybody that on the 27 of March, 1694, I, Luis Dubois, of Kingston in the coun- ty of Lister, being in health, and tTie uncertainty of life, and desiring to set. things in order. I leave to my wife Cathei'ine all estate of lands, houses and goods for life. I leave to my son Abraham £6 for his right of primogeniture in full of all claim. I leave to my children, Jacob, David, Solomon, Lewis and MattheW', and to the childi'en of my deceased son Is- rael, and to the children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joost Janse, each one-eighth of all my estate, and I make my wife Catherine executor.
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Witnesses, John Ward, Stephen Van Sonier, W. De Meyer.
Codicil. I, Luis Dubois, being sick, having made a will March 27, 1(V.)4. I confirm the same, except that my son Jacob shall have one-half of my farm situate at Hurley between the land of Hyman and Jan Roosa, and the land of Lambert Huybertsen, and he shall pay for it 1,500 scheppels of wheat, and he shall have the use of the other part until my youngest son Mat- thew is of age, and he is to pay for the use 50 schep- pels of wheat per annum. I further declare that I have this day transported to my youngest son Mat- thew a house and lot in Kingston and a parcel of meadow land and one-half of my land at Hurley, and he is to pay 1,500 scheppels of wheat. The land bought by my son David of Jan Wood shall be paid for out of my estate as I have promised. M}^ sons Solomon and Lewis shall receive the land at the Paltz, according to Ground Brief of Colonel Thomas D<m- gan, June 2, 1686, and they shall pay for it 800 scheppels of wheat. My daughter Sarah, wife of Joost Janse, shall have a parcel of land at Hurley, next to the land of Cornelius Cool, and she is to pay 700 scheppels of wheat. This includes the woodland adjoining.
Done at Kingston February 27, 169|. AVitnesses, Wilhelminiis De Meyer, John Kutsen, Jan Barham, Matys Schlect. Proved March 2(», 1694. Kecorded Liber 5-G, Page 173.
Jacques Guykn (Dutch). Appeared befoi*e the Notary, William Bogardus, May ti, 1080, Jacques Guyen, plantej*, of Staten Island, and Sarah Cosier his wife. Their will is that the sui'vivor shall have all the estate. Proved December 1, 1694, and Letters of administration granted to his widow Sarah. Re- corded Liber 5-6, Page 62.
Geritt Bancker (Dutch). " In den naame Godes, Amen." On the 25 November, 1690, at New Albany,
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the Honorable Mr. Geritt Bancker, merchant, being of sound mind. I appoint as my universal heir my wife Elizabeth of all my estate both here and in Schenec- tady and in New York during her life or widowhood. My eldest son shall have £6 before any division, and each of my children shall have an equal proportion of my estate. Each of my married children shall have a dower of 300 Beavers or the value in current silver mone)% which is a piece of 8 reckoned at 12 guilders setvant (wampum), and those who hereafter marry are to have a similar dowry, and each child is to have his share when of age. I make my son Evert Banck- er and Mr. Johanes De Peyster, the husband of my daughter living in New York, the guardians of my minor children.
Witnesses, G. Swortt, Jan Onderkerck, J. Becker, Notary. Proved May 7, 1691. Recorde<i Liber, 3-4, Page 243.
Francis Bloodgood. " In the name of God, Amen. I, Francis Bloodgood, being sorely wounded and very weak." I make my wife Elizabeth executor, and she is to dispose of my estate to my children according to their duties and deserts (children not named).
Dated in Flushing on Long Island, December 29, 1676. Witnesses, Henry Taylor, Thomas Willett, John Morton, Charles Bridges. (Unrecorded.)
Ambrose Sutton. Know all men by these presents yt I, Ambrose Sutton, being weak in body. "I give to Obadiah Holmes all my goods and he is to pay all such debts as are herein nominated, which is only 5 shillings to one Mr. Price of Elizabeth Towne in New Jersey."
Dated March 7, 1677. (Names of witnesses illeg- ible.)
John Cooke. I, John Cooke, of Gravesend on the Island of Nassau. I make my wife Sarah executor
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I leave to my daughter, Sarah Whitman, two oxen and all the money due me in the hands of Mr. Nich- olas Mayor. To my daughter, Elizabeth Holmes, 2 cows and to her husband Obadiali Holmes all my iron ware and ^ my horses. To my daughter, Mary Still- well, 2 cows and 100 guilders, and to her husband, Richard Stillwell, ^ my hoi*ses, and I give the sheep which are in his hands to his children, Thomas and Martha Stillwell. " And this is my will and pleas- ure for to do."
Dated ye 15th of ye first month called March, 1679. Witnesses, Obadiah Williams, John Corsons. (Unre- corded.)
William Shackerley. In the name of God, Amen, July 13, 1680, I, William Shackerley, of New York, mariner, being sick, I leave to my daughter Susannah, wife of Thomas Courtney of Exeter, England, "at the Sign of the Black Horse at South|^ate," all the plate I am possessed of except three or four spoons which I give to the children of my son John, deceased. Legacies to Peter Nys, Comfort Clock, and to "my grandson William Shackerley and to .grand daughter Eltie Shackerley. (Unrecorded.)
Nicholas Tanner, of Rusdorp (Jamaica), Septem- ber 2, 1658. My will is if it please God to take me away (yf I doe not otherwise alter) that my son John Tanner, living in Tolspidle in Dorsetshire, England, shall have ^30. But if my son cannot be procured to come ovei*, or not heard of, the town where I live shall have the use of the same for their general good, pro- vided they put in security to send it to my son, or if he shall come over to fetch it. Legacies to Thomas Ireland, " Richard Everard's children," " Roger Tiner's boy," and " John Rode's youngest boy," " Bethiah Mills shall have a cow and a calf, and she and her mother shall have £10 to buy them clothes. Henry Pearsall's children shall have 5 shillings. [^The rest
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is torn and lostJ] Endorsed '^ Quietus, June 23, 1669.'^ yNot recorded.)
In the name of God, Amen, on the 9th day of Octo- ber, 1662, appeared Dirck Theunisen, and nis lawful wife Ariantie Walens, of the town of Bergen, on the west side of the North i-iver, *' being in good health, going and standing." If the testator dies first, the widow is to have all for life. If necessary she may spend one half and the other half is to go to the chil- dren of the widow, " lawfully begotten by her deceased husbands, Frans Pieters Sloo and Cornells Janse Shubler." Legacies to Jan, son of Joost Goderus, and 50 guilders to the poor. (Not recorded.)
" The last will and testament of Anne Graves, the wife of William Graves, now inhabitant of Newtown, on Long Island, December 31, 1670." Leaves to daugh- ter, Elizabeth Everitt, a feather bed, warming pan, iron spit, a fire shovel, pair of tongs, and a trunk. I leave all the rest of my estate to my daughters, Elizabeth Everitt and Abigail Uenton, " and my clothes as they were prized by Mr. John Coe and Mi*. Jonatham Fish." I leave to my cousin, Thomas Stevenson, my Bible.
Witnesses, Abi'aham Frost, John Pettit. (Not re- corded.) Endorsed, " Not allowed."
Appeared before me, Nicholas Bayard, Secretary to the Worshipful Mayor's Court, Captain John Julius, commander of the ship called the "Loyal Dorothy," at anchor in the harbor of this city. Being sick. Appoints Gabriel Minveille executor, giving him especial power to manage the ship and cargo of the " Loyal Dorothy."
Dated September 15, 1671. (Widow mentioned but not named.) AVitnesses, B. De Hart, C. J. Ver- beck, Hichard Johns. (Not recorded.)
(Dutch.) Appeared before us, the Constable and overseers of New Utrecht, at 10 o'clock in the morning,
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September 9, 1671, Jan Le Tellier of St. Louis in Normandy in France, and his wife Cbristian Ki-esson, Van Slu3's, in Flanders. The said Jan Le Tellier be- ing sick abed. The testator leaves all to his wife. (Children mentioned, but not named.) Jan Thomson Van Dyke, Constable. Herman Van Borkeloo and Lucas Myer, Ovei'seera.
Roger Rugg. We who have hereto subscribed, do declare, that on the 24 of January last, Mr. Roger Rugg being taken very sick and fearing his death, did in our presence answer to the Honoi*able the Governor, several questions. Among the rest, that he hoped he had made his peace with God. And being asked by His Honor how he would dispose of his worldly affaii's, he answered that he left all he had in the world to Mr. John Rider for the purpose of paying his debts, and that C{ij)tain Davenport should assist him. In par- ticular he called for Mr. Rider and told him he had fiven him all he had, and I give him my negro boy lixon. Be kind to him for my sake. The said Mr. Rugg upon the 24tli of July did several times declare to us, that the will he declared in the pj*esence of the governor should stand fast. Subscribed July 30, 1675, John ('lark, John Colier, Hartman AVessels, Thomas Cohr. (Not recorded.)
In the name of God, Amen, I, William Pidgkon, of Flushing, in Queens County, being sick. My body to be buried in good and decent order, and I appoint Captain William Lawrence administrator of my "out- waj'd estate." I leave to Benjamin Field, son of Anthony Field, my two lots lying in Flushing con- taining about 14 acres. I leave to James Clement my half lot of 25 acj-es lying by the Bay side with all privileges. I leave to Antnony Field the young swine. The rest of estate is left to the administrator to pay debts, and the balance ''for ye Jelief of ye Poor of ye lowne.
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Dated January 12, 167|. Witnesses, Richard Stockton, James Clement, " Clerk."
Hempstead, March the 27, 1(581. The last will and Testament of Edwakd Raynok. I leave to my eldest son Samuel, all my land and meadow in the town of Hempsted. I leave to my wife one half of my mov- able estate, and the other half to her five children (not named). I make choice of Simon Searing, and my brother Thomas Patrigh and Jonathan Seaman, and Nathaniel Pearsall, to be overseers over my wife and children, and over the little estate I have left them, and they may dispose of the estate for their benefit, till they come of age.
Witnesses, Jacobus, Solomon Seaman. (Not
recorded.)
I, John Forbes, of Flushing, do make my wife, Margaret Forbes, my sole heir and executor of my es- tate. To be foi* her sole use and for her heirs. August 20, 166G.
Witriesse.^, Charles Bridges, John Lawrence, Ji*.
In the name of God, Amen, February the 10, 1682. I, William Osburnk, of Gravesend, in the West Rid- ing of Yorkshire, being in good memory. 1 leave to my wife Alice all the land and houses, which formerly did belong to her husband, Samuel Holmes, with all the stock thereon except three horses, one of which came from Setalcot. I also give her my gray horse and mares, now running in Hugh Garetsons neck, and which did belong to her former husband Samuel Holmes. Also household goods and farming utensils, during her widowhood. Also 10 ewes and 6 lambs, with their increase, now in possession of Wait Smith of Jamaica, and were delivered to him in 1680. I leave to my eldest son, William Osburne, a tract of land lying within the Precincts of Newtown, and now in the pos- session of John Smith, and Hannah his wife, of said
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town, and will be due to me or my heirs at the de- cease of said John Smith and his wife Hannah. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, two houses and home accommodations lying in the town of Flushing, and now in the possession of Thomas Williams, and due to me or my heirs at his decease. But one of the houses and lots being in controversy between the said Williams and myself, and a Suit in Law depending thereon ; if the said house and lot be not recovered, then my daughter Elizabeth is to have the house and lot I bought of Thomas Davis, and £20 more. I leave to my daughter Margaret, £60, and to my son Samuel, £80. If any of my children marry without the con- sent of my executors and overseers, they shall have power to detain their portions.
Witnesses, Corsten Jansen, Samuel Spicer, Peter Smith. Proved at Court of Sessions, August 29, 1683, in Gravesend, by the witnesses, and Peter Smith, Clerk of the Court, who also testify that William Osburne gave verbally to his wife Alice " all the whale craft in the Town." TJie will appoints Gersham Moore, Sam- uel Moore, and Daniel AVhitehead, executors, and John Coe, Samuel Spicer and John Tredwell as overseers.
Appeared before me, William Bogardus, Notaiy, dwelling in New York, October 12, 1083, Mr. Gek- KIT SciiLECTKNHURST, being sick in bed. He leaves to his wife Aeltie all his real estate at Kingston in Eso- pus, and all his personal pi*o]^erty, and she is to keep and "bring up as they ought" his infant children, and put them to learn a trade when capable. And con- cerning the land in Claverack, at present in company with Jan Roothaer, he leaves it to his children, Alida, wife of Peter Davids Schuyler, 60 morgen, and the same to his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas AVilliam Stuyvesant, and Bata, wife of Jan Cost, Helagont, and the rest to his other three children, Gerit, Rachel and Yonde. He makes Stephen Van Coi'tlandt and Brandt Schuyler overseers.
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Witness, Hans Kierstede, Thuys — . "Signed at the farm of the Testator." Pi-oved September 29, 1685.
Appeared before William Bogardiis, Notary, No- vember 8, 1683, Gemtt Hendrickse, dwelling near Stuy vesants Bowery. He leaves to each of his seven children " begotten on the body of his former wife, Margaret Moll, deceased, viz., Henry, Huybert, Jo- hanes, Abraham, Isaac, Margaret and Maria Gerrits, 350 guilders in wampum. He leaves all the rest to his wife Josyntie Thomas, and she is to pay all debts, and to bring up the children begotten by hei*, viz., Elizabeth and Peter. If the Bowery or Plantation be sold, his wife shall see that the children are put at trades. He makes Hans Kierstede and John Johnson Longstrate overseers.
AVitnesses, John Peterse Herring, John Tiebout, William Bogardus. Endowed on the will is the ap- proval of his sons Hemy Gei^rittsen and Abraham Gerrittsen, and Lambert Hessen (?) husband of Mar- garet Gerrittsen. (Not recoided.)
Philip Gallpen, March 27, 1684. Leaves to his " dear wife " his home lot, orchard, and housing for life, and then to his children. Leaves to his son John a cow and calf ; and to John's son, John, 30 shillings. Mentions sons Samuel, Benjamin and Joseph. (The will is torn and dilapidated, and there may be other children.)
Witness, Francis Brown. (Not recorded.)
In the name of God, Amen. " I, Nathaniel Tomp- kins, of Eastchester, make my last will, being in per- fect mind, Praised be God." I appoint my wife Eliz- abeth, and my brother John Tompkins, and Nathaniel Whyt, executors, and my wife is to have the disposal of my estate to bring up the children till of age. My wife is to have J of my flat of upland and meadowy and my son Nathaniel to have f , and my wife is to
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have the houses and home lots during widowhood. I leave to my 4 daughters, Anne, Elizabeth, Mary, and Reljecca, each £10. {Not recoi'deil) Dated September 2, 1684.
The marke of
(Witnesses illegible.) Nathaniel x Tompkins.
Sworn to in Court 9 br ye 19, 1684.
Joseph Lee, Clerk.
In the name of God, Amen. 'I, Nathaniel Bishop, of East Hampton, on Long Island, now being in my right mind, I give my body to the dust, and my soul to God who gave it, and my estate as foUoweth. I leave to my son Daniel all my lands and meadows in £a8t Hampton, except 6^ acres of land on the Indian Well Plain, which I give to my son Nathaniel. But it is to be understood that Daniel is not to possess the land w^holly during the lifetime of my Avife, and she is to l>e maintained by Daniel, or else to have the house and so much of the land as is needful. I leave to my son Daniel two oxen and all my horses, and a double portion of all cattle and sheep, and my son Nathaniel IS to have \ of the cattle and sheep. My wife is to have \ of the same, but after her decease they are to go to James Hands children, "who are my grandchil- dren." I appoint Captain Josiah Hobart and Samuel Mulford, overseei's.
Dated May 5, 1685. Leaves his commonage, at home and on Montauk to his sons. Witnesses, John Wick- ware, Arthur Ci'oss. Proved at Court of Sessions, at Southold October 20, 1685, by one of the witnesses, the said John Wickware beinsj at j^resent out of the Government. Entered in Suffolk Records.
John Howell, Clerk.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Alice Crab, of Oyster Bay, I leave to my daughter Lydia Horner, the shares of meadow, adjoining the meadow once of Nicholas Simkins, in tije Town meadow. And two shares by the will of my brother-in-law Anthony
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Wright. I leave to my daughter Mary Andrews, and my grandchild Job Tovvnsend, all my land and meadow at the South, and at the Plains, all which did belong to my brother Anthony Wright. I leave to my granddaughter Alice Townsend, one little iron pot and pewter plate. My negro man is to be free, but he is to pay £4 to Simon Cooper and James Townsend for the use of my grandson Job Townsend. I leave to my three sons, Gideon Wright, Jacob Wright, and Adam Wright 5 shillings each. I make my two sons- in-law Samuel Andrews and Isaac Horner, executors.
Dated 22 of 2nd month, 1685. Witnesses, John Dewsbury, Johanes Dewsl>ury, Simon Cooper. Proved at Court of Sessions, Jamaica, October 13, 1685.
Appeared before me, William Bogardus, Notary Public, on August 26, 1684, Mr. Peter Vandewater, and his wife Anna Duyking, living witliin this cit}''. They leave all their estate to their children Evert and Henrica, "and to those that may come in the future." If the testatiix dies first, "her son Evert is to have her gold ring with a stone, and ye Great Bible," and "her (hiughter is to have her gold Stricke or pendant, and her small church Bible," and her father and mother are to have each a silver spoon. If the testator dies first his mother Elizabeth Vanderveen is to have "a black stuff cosjack, and a silk hood." They make John Har- berdingh and Hendick Wessels Ten Broeck, executors.
Witnesses, Laurence Wessells, John Johnson Lange- dyk. Codicil, July 21, 1685, makes wife executor.
John Rodes, Sr., of Jamaica, on Long Island, being on bed of sickness. I leave to my son John my mead- ow and land not divided, " and ye little house Goody Diivis ke(*ps schoole in," which he shall remove for a shop. I also leave him the remainder of the 10 acre lot I gave him part of, lying next to Nathaniel Den- ton's Tot. 1 leave to my son Richard my hcmiestead, house, barn, and orchard, and ^ of my meadow and
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land undivided, in Jamaica, and 10 acres which I bought of John Everett, lying next to my son John. Mentions his daughter Elizabeth, and son-in-law John Carpenter, and son-in-law John Wood. I make my wife executor, and*' she is to be comfortably main- tained, she being weakly and unable to help herself." *^ And I leave to my son Richard as my last charge to be careful and tender of his mother." I leave to my wife's son Jeremiah Hubbard, 20 shillings, and " I de- sire my childi'en to keep peace, love and amity between them. I make my neighbors Nehemiah Smith and Daniel Denton, overseers. July 4, 1685.
Witnesses, Nathaniel Denton, Samuel Mills. Proved at Jamaica, October 13, 1685.
Hendrick Van Bursum, of New York. I make my wife Maria my heir to one half of my houses and lota, and the other half to m)^ three childi-en, Cornelis, Anetje, and Egbert. My son Cornelis is to have one Piece of 8 for his bii'thright. I make my brother Ti- man Van Bursum and my brother-in-law Garett Ly- decker, overseers.
April 18, 1687. Witnesses, J. Vinge, William Bo- gardus.
Adrian Van Schaack (or Schayck). Dutch. " In Den naeme des Heren, Amen." I, Adrian Van Schayck, dwelling on the Island of Manhattan, in the Province of New York. I direct that my body be buried in a christian-like manner. It is my will that my dear wife Rebecca Van Schayck shall have full dis- position of all my estate during her life, or while she remains my w^idow. After her decease tlie property to go to my children, by name, Belitie, married to Peter De Groot ; Idye, married to Ibel Gootblod ; Cornelia^ married to Johanes Pluvier; Elizabeth, married to Garrett Oncleboo, and Dina, who is unmarried.
Dated August 5, 1694. Witnesses, Paul Richards, William Bogardus, Ari Van Schayck. Proved Janu- ary 1, 1700. Recorded Liber 1-2. Page 357.
INDEX.
Abbott. Thomas, 435.
Abeel. Elizabeth. 110, 319.
Abeel, Heeltie, 110.
Abeel, JohaDes, 110,219.
Abeel, John, 98.
Abeel, Mr., 412.
Abeel, Magdalen, 110.
Abeel, Maria, 110.
Abeel, StoeffelJ., 110.
AbrahamR, Joris. 169.
Abraharosen. Abraham, 389.
Abrahamcen, Andres, 3^.
Abraharosen, Jan, 260.
Abram»e, Hendrick, 200.
Abramsc, Jacob, 109.
Abramse, Ryck, 98.
Acabonnack, L. I.. 114.
Accomack, Va., 61, 62.
Ackaboake, L. L, 25, 128, 130.
Acton, Edward. 97.
Adams, John, 112, 182.
Adams, Thomai», 312, 329, 380, 405, 419,
425. Adams, William, 302. Adolph, Dirck. 338, 419. Adolph, Janikc, 388. Adolph, Janaiie. 357. Adol;.h, Peter, 3i{8, ;«7, 358. Adrians, Joost, G9. Adriansen, Joost, 227, 228. Adventure, ship, 328. AcrtK, Aeltie, fifj. Aerts, Aloff, 66. Aerts, Lambert, 66. Aerts, Rebecca, 66. Aerts, Rutger, 66. Aerte, William, 95. Aertse, Reynier, 262, 277. Aertsen, Aert, 381. Aertsen, Antie, 231. Aertsen, Ryne, 295. Aertsen, Simon, SSL Aj^es, Bruyn, 4S. Albany, N. Y., Ql 66, 68, 75, 77, 79, 83,
110, 131, 132, 141, 145, 147, 179, 187,
2a5, 269, 292, 298, 33«.>, 346, :^48, 439,
451, 4</4. — Lutheran church, 447 ; reformed
church, 56. Albemarle County, N. C, 198. All>ertRen, Arent, 77. Alburtus, Elizal)eth, 53. Alburtiis, John, 53. Alburtus, William, 65. Aldrich, Peter, 105.
Aldricks, Maria, 441.
Alexander, John, 220.
Alford, Joseph, 2.55.
Algard, John, 213.
Alkrst, William, 401.
Allaire, Alexander, 442.
Allen, Jane, 391.
Allen, Samuel, 391.
Alleaon, Hannah, 405.
Alleson, Robert, 40.5.
Alleson, Robert, Jr., 406.
Alleson, Sarah, 405.
Alleson, Thomas, 405.
Allison, Alice, 238.
Allison, Hannah, 261, 262.
Allison. Robert, a5, 329, 261, 326, 331.
Alrich, Peter, 11.5.
Alrich, Wessell, 115.
Alsop, Hannah, 433.
Alsop. Joiieph, 187.
Alsop, Richard, 156, 433.451.
Alsop, Thomas, 1.5<), 4^ 3, 451.
Ambrose Island, L. I., 445.
Amerman, Dirck, 40i), 435.
Amerman, James, 445.
Amesfoort, L. I., 12, V'A, 239, 454.
Amity, ship, 290.
Amsterdam, Holland, 258, 339, 400.
Ancus, Gretie, 24.
Anderson, Deborah, 203.
Anderson, John. IVM, 205.
Anderson, William, 2'>3. 282, 812, 313,
317, 318, 319, 3i4. 327,:^30, :332. Andreas, Coertens, 4ii9. Andreas, Hannah, 439. Andrew, Nicholas, iWM. Andrews, Mary, 106, 473. Andrews, Samuel, 6, 106. 473. Andross, Gov. Edmund. 25, 28, 29, 39,
52, 58, 66, 68, 104, 106, 107, 135, 13^,
142,170,200. Angevine, Zachariah,437. Anke, Eva, 295. Anke, Greetie, 295. Ankc, Jacobus, 295. Anke, Jan, 295. Anke, Janettie, 295. Anke, John, 2^. 2S>5. Anke, Magdalena, 295. Anke, Poutus, 295. Ann, ship, 224. Ann Hook's Neck. N. Y., 11. Anthony, Allard, 27, 441. Anthony, Engeltie, 264. Anthony, Henrioa, 441.
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INDEX
Anthony, Henry, 441.
Anthony, Nicholas, 3f>4, 277, 441.
Antigua, ship, 1)7.
Antigua, W. I.,i>4, 95.
Antlll, HIdward, 834, 350.
Aqnaback, L I., 434.
Archambai.d, Mary, i;93
Arcbarabaud, Timothy, ^3.
Arenta, Rev. Bernardus, 'i09.
Arents, Tryntie, 2^)9. 270.
Arentsen. Claas, 281.
Areson, Dirck, 57.
Areson, Mary, 57.
Armitage, — , 4:.^0.
Arms. William, 191.
Arnold, Caleb, 408.
Arnold, I.-aac, 27, 104, 105, 112, 130, 106,
264. Arnold, Sarah, 242. Arthurd, Dominick, 302. Arundell, Chamian, 3. Arundell, Elizalieth, 3. Aryansen, Leyntie, 4*^4. ' Ashe, Benjamin, 3.'>0, 8. 3. Ashfield. Maria, 301. Aahfield, Richard, 276. 01. Ashman, Robert. 107, 125. Asking, John, Jr., 357. Atwater, Damoris, 16. Auchinc. John, 2(>2. Ay rand, Marian, 385.
Backer, Jacob, 42.
Backer, Margaret, 42.
Bidgord, Thomas, 26.
Baelcn, Jacob, 311.
Bahama Inlands, 87, 88.
Bahr, Joseph, 192.
Bailey. Margart-t. 200.
BaUey, Nathaniel, 200.
Baii^er, James, 2*.0.
Baker, Captain, 76.
Baker, John. 35, 219.
Baker, Jos-ph, 257, 58. 389.
Baker, Katherine, 339.
Baker, Mary, 3:^
Baker, Roger, 1.87, 320, 339.
Baker, Roger, Jr., 339.
Baker. Thomas, 114, :^9.
Baker, William, 257, i;63. 278.
Ball, Katherine, 391.
Ballagh, William, t:20.
Bancker, Anne, 219.
Banckcr, Elizabeth, 187, 219, 2^5. J65.
Bancker, Evert. 219, 235, 340, 452, 465.
Bancker, G rritt, 187, 219, 235. 346.464, 465.
Bankes, John, 1 1 .
Bansher, Magdalena, 293.
Barbadoes, 27, 40, 42, 84, 94, W, 186, 187, U)9. 2<X). 205. 211. 224, 234, 2i3, 255, 290, 302, 3f3. 369, 406, 424, 434.
Barbarie, Frances, :H40.
Barbaric, Join. 97, 340.
Barenson.Tys, 24.
Barents, Cornells, 152.
Barents, Jans, 281.
Barents, John, 453.
Barents, Margaret, 460.
Barents, Sarah, 460.
Barentsen, Symon, 296.
Barents, Simon, 107.
Barentz, Weyntie, 107.
Barham, Jan, 464.
Barker, Matthew, 345.
Barker, WiUiam, 240, 275, 312, 345, 346.
Barnes, Mary, 245.
Barnes, Susannah, 351.
Barnes, Thomas. 81, 82.
Barnes, William, 9:{, 109, 114. 287.
Barnes, 2^charv,74.
Bamse, Scytie,'l23.
Bamse, Tyse, 12:i.
Barnstable, Mars. , 2.
Barrett, Richard, 50.
Barrett, John, 31.
Barrett, Samuel, Hi.
Barrints, Hope, 27.
Barry, George, -144.
Barry, Henry, 388.
Barry, Jacob, 3-10.
Barry, John. 444.
Barsier, Mary. 24.5.
Barteleau, John, 454.
Barteleau, Margaret, 454.
Bartholomew, William, 23.
Barton. Mariana, 24' K
Bartow, Rev. John, 3(30, 361.
Bas. Bareut. 435.
Basford. John, 211, :'87, 389, 392.
Bashung*8 Hook, L. I., 395.
Basnet, Richard, ItK).
Basses Bowery, N. Y., 4i?9.
Bassett, , 415.
Bassett, Esther, 332.
Bassett, Francis, 95.
Bassett, Hester, 331. 892.
Bassett, Mary M., 95.
Bassett, Peter, ::31, 39a
Ba.9sett. Thomas, 11.
Bastiansc, Mcetye, 41 S.
Batchelor. Henry. 199.
Bates, Anthony, 220.
BatUn, CoL William, 40<>.
Battion, Col. William, 444.
Baulands, Robert, 59.
Bauman. Thomas. 6:1
Baxter, Thomas, 418.
Baxter, Thomas, Jr., 418.
Bayard, Aimc M., 417.
Bayard. Ariantie. 417.
Bayard, Balthazar, 123, 191, 194,204,
282, :i40.410. Bayard, Garett, 417. Bayard, Jacobus, :^40, 417. Bayard, Johanes, 340. Bayard, Judith, 22, .cS. Bayard, Judy, 417. Bayard, Maria, 416. Bayard, Mary, 284. Bavard. Nicholas, 39, 46.47, 83, 107, 108.
1^4, 135. i:J8, 139. 140, 141, 148, 177,
1>3, 192. 217. 228, 2:^0, 210, 246, 260,
271,281, 321,336,467.
Bafud, Frtmi, 490. Bafurd. EUohel, 45H. Bay*r[l. Hunnel. 103, 2S9. 3M, »U, SU.
^n. rs. 330. S40, sm, sss. 40u, 417,
423. 4^, 4W. Baj 1». KliH. 12!. BaylH. diubctb, 1S2. B*)-let. John, %. 123. Bay1«. John. J[.. 133. Bayin, Jonatb&n. VJX Baylea, Hkry, 133, BaylBj, K'becis. 131 Bayleii. KiiCb. 13!. Baylu, ThomaB. 133. Baylay, John. »0T, 403. Bayley. JoKph. ]»,33. Bayley, N'ath*niel. 437. Bkyley, NichuUs. :JT. BavlflT, Richftrd, fi3. Bayley, Btepfacn. 139. Bewhua, Robert. 3H3. fieaekmau. (Uirntlia. 10, BfwukmaD, Maribc C, la B«oliiiu.Ti. MeintJB. 10. Beaiiell, RoWrt, 341 B»iv«. ibip, -iC-i. SJ:t. Decker, John. 131, 146.4^ BodtoH.L I.,.M.3IW, ?:7.8l0.3fla Bedford. S. Y„ induclioB of the ttotor
of the chluch in tfO. Bedt«nt. John. 2N. B«dient. Mary. 'JVB.
BerenU, Ala lander, r09.
Berenb. Aatir, 90».
Bergon, N. J.. 280, 381, S17, S18, 8J3,
487. Brtham, William. 109. Berkley Cauntf. V*.:30. " ' ' William. -""*
Bcrri
I. Mc>»
, 44^1.
t, Tliomi
.^"91.
, 1PI,4-1ft BFTrimBn. Abigail. 3-0. Berry, John. ■£, iiW). Ikiiyiiian. Jane. 194. B riTiDan Tliomaa. Ittl. Barton, tJlLttbeth. J»6. BertoD, Etekid. S^H. Beiton, Hannah, »»». Beiton, Marian. :tH.1. BrHon. Mary. SSS. Bertua, Peter, 38-'). BertoD. Pcler. Jr . 385.
Bettl. l»pfiiii, -tl, tS.
Betts. H"[.c«till Ut
BcMs. .liihri. S4.
B«tU, Mercy. :,9T, 3»S.
BetM. Hamnel. 38.
Betti. Sarah. 403.
Be'U, ThomaJi, 14.V SCn, 396, 45&
Belt*. William, 33.
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Bie««e. I>e Lmle, ■i.'h'J, |
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Bi^•y,. Thoiu«. Jr. 403. |
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Bi lop. Jolm. 330, |
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Billop. JoM|.h, 317. |
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Bellin, Pierre, »4«1. |
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Bellin, Siiianne. 349. |
Birdnsll, BfTijumin, 310. |
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Bellomont, Oo*., 06, OB. |
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Birker, Victor, Ll^i. |
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Biihop, Jameo. 1HT, |
Benedict, Tborna*. 90.
Benjunin. UlDhaid. 1 . Benjamin. William, 4.%.
1. Nhthaniel lliahoi., Nalbaii' ~ Biohnp. Williai
Bennd, Jonioe, 347.
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INDEX.
Biyon, Peter, 358.
Blackburne, Robert, 240. '
Blacklish, Richard, 2m.
Blackwell, Robert, 385.
Blagge, Benjamin, 359.
Blagge, Edward. 360.
Blagge, Judith, 360.
Blagge, Mary. 360.
Blagge, Samuel, 304, 360.
Blanohan, Elizabeth, 152.
Blanchan, Katherine, 152.
Blanchan, Magdalena, 152.
Blanchan. Mar a, 152.
Blanchan, Matthew, 151, 152.
Blanchan, Matthew, Jr., 151, 152.
Blanck, Caetjie, *J9a
Blanck, Elsie, 29i\.
BUnk, ('atherine, 295, 296.
Blank, Cornelia, 384.
Blank, Gertruy, 384.
Blank, Jacob, :^84.
Blank. Jurian, 296.
Blank, Katherine, 384.
Blank, Nicholas. 209. 218, 296. 384.
Bluhe, Nicholas. 89.
Block, Benjamin, 348.
Block Island, N. Y., 105, 112.
Blossom, ship, 234.
Bluetield. W. I., 90.
Bloodgood, Elizabeth. 41, 465.
Bloodgood, Francis, 40, 465.
Bloom, Arent. 351.
Bloom, Jacob F., 340.
Blydenburgh. — , 35.
Blydenburgh, Joseph, 307.
Bockhols, Matthys. 368.
Bockenhoven, Stephen, 343.
Bodein. John, 249. 260.
Bodien, John, 254.
Bodine, Heflter, 319.
Bodine, John, 445.
Boelen, Abraham, 209.
Boelen. Antie, 209.
Boelen. Henry, 209.
Boelen. Jacob, 00, 157, 209, 220, 221,
235, 242, 297, 29S, 315, 316, 342. Bogardus, Anna, 60. Bogardus, Cornelius, 456. Bogardiis, Everardus, 899. Bogardus. William. 59, 60, 107, 109, 135.
i;^ 142, 144, 150, 15.5, 157, 167, 168,
188, 210, 219, 221, 2*>6, 228, 234. 2:^i.
240, 242, 247, 248, 281, 400, 455, 46:i,
464, 470, 471, 47;i, 474. Bo^art, Nicholas A., 99. Boise, Maria, 144. Bonaire, 85. Bond. Capt.,821. Bond, Francis, 303. Bond, Robert, 2. Bondry. John. 145. Bone, Alice. 158. Bongp'and, Lewis, 178. Bonnett, Thomas, 42, 43. Bonnott, Thomas, Jr., 43. Boodel. I.. 2*4. Booker, Thomas, 179.
Booley, Jacob, 379.
Boon, Andrew, 85.
Boon, Catalvna, 296.
Boon, Frans, 29(>.
Boontame, Anna, 141.
Boon tame, Catharine, 141.
Boontame, Cornelius, 141.
Boontame, Fytie, 141.
Boontame, Maitye. 141.
Boontame. Peter J., 141.
Boory, Elizabeth, 40.
Boory, Samuel, 39.
Booth, John, 112.
Booth, Mr., 128, 129.
Booth, Thomas, 4:^.
Booth, Thomas, Jr., 437.
Borroughs, Edward. 323.
Borroughs, John, 2i')5.
Borroughs, Mary, 323.
Borroughs, Thomas, 323.
BoiTowe, John, Wd.
Borrows, Edward, 107.
Bosch, Albert, 163, 195, 213, 218, 240.
Bosch, Allet, 209.
Bosch, Hcndrick, 153.
Bosch, John, 96.
Bosch, Justus, 338, 385.
Boston, Mass , 4, 8, 23, 64, 112, 186, 263,
319. 391. Boudinot, Benjamin, 347. Boudinot, Elias, 317, 40f., 421. Boudinot, Klias, Jr., 353. Boudinot, Elie, 346. Boudinot, Elie, Jr., 347. Boudinot, Jenice, 347. Boudinot, Jean, 347. Boudinot, Madeline. 347. Boudinot, Suzanne, 346, 347. Boudouine, Mr. , 344. Boucher, Andrew, 63. Bougrand, Lewis. 436. Bougrand. Mary, 436. Bound, John. 2(5. Bourdeaux, France, 89. Bourdett, Peter, 298. Bourdett, Samuel, 29S. Bourdett, Stephen, 298. Bout. Jan Everts, 17. Boutiton, P., 354. Bowen, Capt. John. 392. Bower, Hannah. 22. Bower, Isaac, 22. Bower, James, 22. Bower, Jonah, 22. Bower, Jones, 22. Bower, Jonathan, 22. Bower, Joseph, 22. Bowery farm, N. Y., 139, 140. Bowman, Major Edmund, 62. Bowne, Andrew, 187, 259. Bowne, John, 11, 59, 108, 117, 118, 182.
184 196 215 Bowne, Samuel, 92, 384. 443, 449. Bowyer, William. :i26, 416. Boyall, William. 54. Bovle, John, 3.54. Boyle, William, 263.
BoylMi. JahD, SO.
Brftdrtird. Andrew. Ufl.
Bwifoid. Bliubeth, 448.
BtMlford. WiUUm, SSS, 330, 3S3, 339,
JTO. 448. RriLdin^. Jamea. Wt. Bndley. ^'oi, 158. Brulley, Hen 17, 158, 367. Bcadlcy. Junes. SIfi. Bradley, Hamnel, 158, 367. Bndler. Kamuel. Jr.. HHO, ST.T. BndBliaw, Bliiab#tb. SOT, SI I. 393. £56. " • ' w, rapt Gmrgc. at7. 311.
Bruher. MuHaDab. KW. Braaier. Abraham. 2V>. Rraaier. Henry, S45.
Brwier'. Sush. S4.V Braaier. Kuaannah. 345. Brail, Dirtlc A..44ft, Bray, llannali. S3U, Sll. Brazier Abiaham. 4W. BrBHier. Henry. 1 HH, Bredon, HVancla. 3l&. Breediug. Canb. TIiotdm, Brcnim. Gone. 2.'>4. Breibed. PcMr. 401t, Bm^Hle. Andrew. 39T. Brotede. Andrica. 105. Brenlede,
BrEntclv.
1. 1(«
Bri-Uin. Hostcr, :'*7.
Brebon. Peter. HI a
Breton. Siiaannab, 3S7.
Brutsebloom. ChatlM, 310.
Brrtt. Catherine. 4.^3, 4,W. 456.
Brett, Maiy.SSI.
Brett, Roger. ll«, 380. 453, 455, 45S.
r. Adam,
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Brewerton. George. B4, 150. 13! Bi-cwcter. Dani.i; ICi. 411. Brewatcr, Katbaniel. %i. 51.
Brewater, 8v(th, 51.
Brewatcr. TiiAothy, 323.
Brian, John, 101.
Brill get. Ann. £33.
Bridge!, Charlea. 118, 119. 130, 4A5, 4
Bridges, Elisabeth. 330.
""V». John, 311, 317,
__l,34-S-3.54. 365.384. ilridgea, Hr.. 57, Bridges. Karah. 4.118,11 Bridges, Thomai. 118. Bri Igetown, Barbadoes. 4 BridgewBter, England, 40 KrinberbulT, Ahmhun, 45 Briukerhotr, Catharine, 4i BnnkerholT. Dirck. 450. Brlnkerboff. John, 4.W. Brinkerhoff. .loris. 4M.
Briitol
loy, Fnnuii', IW, 1L«,40T. of. Ann. 3H.
1, 410.
Bribing. Nathaniel
Brittain, Nathwiiel, 271.
BtitUin. Nathaniel, Jr.. 971.
ilriCtan, Benjamin, 404.
Biittan, FrancRH. 404.
BritUn, Mutbft. 401
Brittan, Mary. 404.
BritUn, NiehoUa, 404.
Brittan. Nicholas, Jr., 404.
Bruailbead. Anna, S.
Broadhead, Capt. Charles, 43D.
Broadhewl, Tapt. Daniel, U.
Broadhead, Richard. *W.
Btockholls. Anthony, W, 107, 149, 150,
371.
;0I.35.1, 2-'>4. Brockholst, Anthony. r,3l. 331 Brookholst. Anthony. Jr., 32. Brockholst. Henry, 336, Brockhoitt, Jancchie, 335, 3:16. Brockholst, Judy, *(5, Rrockholit, Urs...121. Broekholit. Mary. 335, Brockholit, Snunah, 109. 335, 336. Brookhavcn. h. 1., 33, 51, 333, 3.'>I,
410.412.413. Brooklyn, K. Y.. 17. 27, 39, 147,
Bt'I
>, 109.
Brongbton, Uary. 4 ... Rniughton, Samson. 335, 414,15.'). Bronghton, Samson H,, 334. 3»4, 3U5,
a-.W, 413. nr.iiiwifil, (Uliriii, 310,347. Brown, Ahigail. 3-10. Blown. David, .^.t. Brown. Kdward. 443. Brown, Rliiabeth. 449. Brown. l-I-tlier, 330, 3119. Brown. Francis. 145, 471. Brow,., John, 2:iT. Brown. Jo^pli. 31)9.
Brown. Nicholu. 44B. BroKH. Suiuinah. IMS. BroHD, Thumu. TS. 76. Browne, John. V!. »l. Browne. Ht.. 44. Brunne. WiUiuu, 4. 47. Bioynu. U I., 488. Bcngei, Claude. »37. Bragei. Claudiua, 343. Bruah. Tbomai, 19, 31. Bmah.Thomaa, Jr..31. Brnyn. Archie J., 3S6. Bniyn. John, 167. Bruyn, John H. 3M. Bryan. laaao. 4S3. Buckbee, Jobn. 45B. Buckley. Abraham, 921 Buckmiuter. Eilmanil, M. Bitdd. Ann. IW, 131. Budd, Hannah. 180. Biidd. Juhn. 113. IW, IRA. BudH.Jubn. Jr.. 130,131. Bndd Joaeph. ISO. Biidd. Mary. in. 130. Biidd. Sruali, 1.10. Bueno, Alice. 34a Boenu, Joaeph, V(KI. Bngby, John. ^0,461. Bunbv. John, Jr..451. Biilkeley. Eliiabetb. 2H». Bulkeler. Juhn, ^68. aSM. USS. 875. Bulkly, Eliiftbetli, 364. Bixlkly. John, 354.
Bomia. ThoniM, 403.
Bu<ily. Jo-eph.STI).
Bait, John. 34Ii. SUd
Burt, Richard. MQ, 3U.
Uurt, Samarl, HM, 158. 315, SM
BuBch, Albert, '.^fti.
Butch, Edward. Siri.
Bunch, Elaie, im.
BuBcb. John, ilii. 284.
BuBb.M*n-. 43.'!.
Boahwick.L. I..a'-:S.4».
Buaaing John, 101.
Bntter, Amy. 438.
BiiUer. Anne. 4'.>8.
Butler, Jamea. 4. 8.
Butler. John. T.a
Botler. Maltha. 438.
Butler. Marv. 4%
Biitler, N»th»oi,.|, 4';8.
Butler. Samuel. :JJ5, VX.
Butler, ^n.b. 4 ;H.
Bute, Daniel. XTK.
Bntta. Daniel. ■J.'VT. 258. »», ;»:
Baj-a. Comeliua, 45:1.
Bnya. Jan. 426.
Bnyi. John. ;<9.
Byerly. Thomw. 305. SD8.
Bvnenck. Beeltie. Hltl.
Bine
tullta
.John
:. HeimanuB. .SOO. BurK'T Jori- Path, N. Y, , C9. Burg.^a, Robert, 3'7. Burgeu. Maronn. 2T8. Burlington. N. J,, IW). Burrett. Oovrnior, 238. Burnett. Matthias, 407. Burr. Abigail, 11. BuiT, Daniel. II. Bnrrougha. Edward, 93. 303. Burrongha, Eliiabeth. !^. Bunungha. Jeremiah, !», 203, 383. Burroagha, Joel, 379. Burroughs Joaaa, 55. Burrcmgha.Johana, 4. Bnrrougha. John 14. 4t. Kt. 50. BuirouKhi. John. Jr..M. 50. Butrongh.. Jo»eph. 41, 5R. 293. BnrrDtighs, Mary. 55, 3^9, ;U7, SI'S, 390,
431. Burroughii, RcdeT. 55. Burronghs. Th.iioaa. IflS. 3i!fi, 313. 318,
31.5, 316, 37«. 381, SiJT, SiW. Burroughii. Thomai. Jr., 370. BiirrowB. John. 4. 310. Buirna, Kdvn. 403. Bnrraa, VAvnfi. 403. Bnrrua. Briward, Jl'..40:i Burrns. Hunnah. 40:1.
ll>irr
■. 4n:i,
t,40l.
Cabell, John, II. Cadtl. Mr..o( Bo>ton. 4. Ciiffoenii. ChriatLan, 115. Callweil. Ro) art. OTi. Calvert. Charlw. 117. (:*lv.Tt. Philip. IIM. Calvea Keck. L. L, S6, Cambridge. Uani.. 6. Camelion. «htp. 84. 87. Campbell. Duncan. 3111. 353. Campbell. Suaunnah. V2. Canar^ie. L. I.. 10. Canon, Andre 3>^7. Canon. Andrew. Vi\. I'ant-ell. Bdmnnd 62. Cantwell. Bdwar.l. 2a CapiKiena. Chrii-tma. 227. 32U. 1
<'ai
lew, Jacob, 4:n>.
n. 44, II
303,
Caree, Mr.. 3^0. Carey. Abraham. 129. Catey. John. 111. Carhart. Thomaii. 230. Carlbje lolaniti. f Carle, Alice, 4IV7. Carle. John, 2.M. Carle. Sarah, M. Carle, Capt. Thomas. 31. Carman. Ilaiinah. 2.M. Carmaniatreet, N, v.. 278. Carmer. Henry. UK Carpenter, ^. 4<«. Carpenter. Franc <. 10. Carpenter, John. 474.
UHDESL
481
Carr, John, 28.
Carr, Richard, 112.
Cam, Thomas, 30a
Carten, Barent, 109.
Carter, Capt. Cnsar, 221.
Carter, Solomon, 179.
Carteret, Philip, 60, 72, 74.
Carwithy, Caleo. 3.
Carwithy, David, 8.
Carwithy, David, Jr., 3.
Carwithy, Martha, 3.
CascoBay, Me.,379.
Case, Mr., 128.
Case, Mary, 53.
Case, Thomas, 53.
Case, William, 451.
Casperse, Johanes, 426.
Cassier, Jean, 268.
Castle HiU,N. Y.,36.
Cathenat, Elliane, 201.
Cathoneau, Thau vet G.. 89.
Cattle, value of. 196, 207, 254, 271, 274, 288, 289, 313. 316, 317, 318, 319, 821, 322, 333, 325, 3:37, 329, 380, 33i
Cattle, Henry, SiU.
Cavalier, Elizabeth, 27a
Cavalier, Ellinor, 273.
Cavalier, John, 1()5, 166, 273, 806.
Cavalier, Katharine, 273.
Cavalier, Magdalena, 273.
Cavalier, Mary, 273.
Cavalier, Peter, 273,279, 300.
Cavilleer, John, 61.
Cedar, privateer, 80, 81.
Chaddock, Deliverance, 259.
Chamberlain, Joseph, 391.
Chamberlain, Margaret, 201.
Chambers, Thomas, 152, 397.
Chambers, William, 330, 338.
Chnpelle, Martha, 421.
Chapeile, Stephen, 420.
Chapelle. William, 420.
Chapman, Aaron, 406.
Chappell, Frans, 262.
Charaova^ne, Eliza, 878.
Charles, snip, 94.
Charleston, S. C, 220, 224.
Charlestown, Mass., 6.
Charlton, Richard, 9, 20, 24, 71.
Charron, Esther, 442.
Charron, Jean, 442.
Charron, Margaret. 442.
Chatfield, Mfiry, 428.
Cheeseman. Richard, 124.
Cherie, Claude, 388.
Cherry Garden, N. Y. City, 117.
Child, Thomas, 405.
Chisnall, Richard. 434.
Chiswell, Jane, 365.
Christian Creek, Del., 115.
Christians, Antie, 284, 285.
Christians, Barent, 185.
Christians, Gratie. 13.5.
Christins. John, 284.
Church, William, 179.
Churchill, Busannah, 387.
Cinquesingh, N. Y., 871.
Claas, Annatje, 58.
Classen, Simon, 252.
Claesen, Susannah, 107.
Claesen, Sybout, 107.
Clark, Albert, 265.
Clark, Daniel, 361, 457, 458.
Clark, James, 346.
Clark, John, 468.
Clark, LetitU, 390.
Clark, Thomas, 94, 288.
Clark, Thomas P., 63.
Clarke, Charity, 309.
Clarke, Edmund, 50, 58.
Clarke, Elizabeth, 30.
Clarke, Hannidi, 44, 45.
Clarke, Henry, 54.
Clarke, John, 20, 36.
Clarke, Martha, 50.
Clarke, Mary, 50.
Clarke. Samuel, 7, 50, 51, 58.
Clarke, tiamuel, Jr. , 50, 58.
Clarke, Sarah, 50.
Clarke, Susannah, 50, 58.
Clarke, Thomas, .54, 284, 354.
Clarkson, Anne, 349.
Clarkson, Catherine, 349.
Clarkson, David, 349.
Clarkson, Freeman, 229.
Clarkson, Levinns, 349.
Clarkson, Mathew, 179, 189, 197, 204,
306, 212, 238, 304, 314, 349. Clarkson, Mathew, Jr., 349. CUsen, Dirck, 185, 136, 137. Clasen, Gisbertse, 135. Clasen, John, 136. Clasen, Mattie. 13.Ji Class, Jannettic, 247. Clave, John, 14. Claverack, N. Y.,470, Claves, Samuel, 40d. Clay, Humphrey, 21, 156, 450. Clay, Humphrey, Jr., 451. Clay, Mary, 451. Clay, Sarah, 21, 166, 451. Clement, Elizabeth, 448. Clement, Promantel, 448. Clement, James. 11, .57, 443, 468, 469. Clement, Joseph, 448. Clement, Peter, 448.
Clock, Albert, 158, 217, 221, 868, 869. = Clock, Catherine, 869. Clock, Comfort, 466. Clock, Elizabeth, 869. Clock, Martin, 153, 217, 221, 369. Clopper, Anatjie, 99. Clopper, Anna, 278. Clopper, Catalina, 99. Clopper, Catherine, 218. Clopper, Cornelis, 10, 99, 217, 318, 229,
278, 343, 4.56. Clopper, Cornelius J. , 217. Clopper, Dinah, 99, 218. Clopper, Eightie, 99. Clopper, Helike, 99. Clopper, Heyltie, 217, 218. Clopper, Ilien, 278. Clopper, Johanes, 99, 196, 265.
482
INDEX
Clopper. Johannah. 218.
CHopper, John, 253. 254, 255, 278w
Clopper, Magalena, 278.
Clopper, Margaret, 99, 253, 254.
Clopper, Margaretta, 218.
Clopper, Petemell, 99, 218.
Clopps, Capl John, 201.
Close, John J., 48.
CloQgh. Nicholaa, 84, 85, 87.
Clowder, Mary, 1*28,
Clows, Hamuel, 875, 376, 896, 899, 488,
447. Cock, Hannah, 2l5i Cock, Mary, 215. Cock, Saraib, 215. Cockhuyt, Elizabeth, 252. Cockhuyt, Joost, 2.52. Cockrain, Robert, 84. Coddington, Margaret, 1 17. Coddington, Thomas, 117, 124, 448. Coddington, William, 105, 408. Codenham, Robert, 94. Codrington, Thomas, 100. Coe, Benjamin, 21, 26. Coe, John, 58, 101, 467, 470i Coe, Robert, 8. Coert, Cornelias, 895. Coerten, Barent, 158. Coerten, Christina, 441. Coerten, Hannah, 488, 489. Coerten, Hendrick, 489. Coerten, Henricus, 441. Coerten, Henry, 441. Coerten, Maria, 488. 48a Coerten, Myndert, 488. Coerten, Wyntte, 488, 489. Coertea, Alke, 895. Coertes, Coert, 895. Coertes, Garrett, 895. Coertes, Gertie, 895. Coerties, Hendrick, 895. Coertes, Marike, 895. Coertes, Peter, 895. Coertes, Steven, 895. Coertes, Willimantie, 895. Coesart, John, 95, 96, 97, 104. Coher, Thomas, 258. Cohr, Thomas, 468. Coker, Thomas, 187, 248. Cole, Abraham, 886. Coleman, Heleua, 270. Coleman. Henrv, 270, 304, 805. Coler, John, («* Coler, Lndovicus, 142. Coler, Thomas, 65. Coles, Freelove, 423. Coles, Martha, 428. Coles, Nathaniel, 828, 431. Coles, Nathaniel, Jr., 4:^8, 482. Coles, Rosana, 428. Coles, Rose, 4*i8. Coles, Wright, 428. Cole wood, Thomas, 67. Colier, John, 468. CoUard, William, 77. Collect Pond, N. Y.. 186. Collet, Nathaniel, 124.
ColUer, Edward, 93, 240, 257, 361,803,
402, 418. Collier, John, 84. Collier, Mary, 408w Collins, Ann, 105. Collins, Arnold, 407. Collins, John, 105, 445, 448. Collins, Mary, 445. Collis, James, 208, Colman, John, 125i Colve, Anthony, 58. Colyer, Jacobus, 841. ConckUng, Benjamin, 114^ Conckling, Jacob, 8. Gonokling, Jeremiah, 2, 114. Conckling, John, 8. Conckling, John, Jr., 4, 5, fk Conckling, Joseph, 111. Conckling, Mary, 3. Conckling, t^arah, 4, 5, 111. Coninck, Jacobos de, 468. Conkling, Benjamin, 275. Conkling, Elizabeth, 484. Conkling, Henry, 484. Conkling, John, 48:). Conkling, John, Jr., 434. Conkling, Joseph, 484. Conkling, Mary, 484. Conkling, Rachel. 484. Conkling, Sarah, 484. Conkling, Thomas, 484. Conner, Charles, 188. ConnoUey, Henry, 8. Content, ship, 805. Continho, Isaac, 39. Cook, Elizabeth, 53. Cook, Ellis, 48, 44, 52. . Cook, Ellis, Jr., 52. Cook, George, 46, 47. Cook, Hai-mtie, 2.52. Cook, James, 'S2. Cook, John, 52, 299, 480. Cook, Martha, 47, 52. Cook, Mary, 52. Cook, Penelope, 87. Cook, Thomas, 218, 252. Cook, William, 449. Cooke, Elizabeth, 466. • Cooke, John, 405. Cooke, Mary, 466. Cooke, Sarah. 405, 46& Cool, Cornelius, 464. ^
Cooley, Dinah, W. Cooley, John. a5, 124. Cooley, William, 99. Cooper, Benjamin, 236. Cooper, Cabel, 350. Cooper, Caleb, 828, 884, 898, 40a Cooper, Helena, 408. Cooper, John, 1, 42, 48, 52. Cooper, John, Jr., 10. Cooper, Mrs., 116. ' *
Cooper, Mary, 184, 189, 192. Cooper, Rorjert, 184, 818, 828, 885, 481. Cooper, Samuel, 812, 325, 826, 428, 429. Cooper, Samuel H., 326. Cooper, Sarah, 43.
Cooper, Bimon, 1S4, 18>. 190, lU, 4S1,
Coop«r, Bimoa, Jr.. IgL ' Cooper, Tfaoma^ 16, 19. 43, £0,53, lis. Cooper, ThoniAi. Jr., 10. Copping, John. 811, 87. ■ Cotbett. Abiitum, 4T, M, 08, 69. 110. Corbett, Chrutiui. M. Corbett, Iu*e. SSO. Corbett, John, M. OS. 903, S3«. US. Corbi», lUv Willunn, 891. Cordell. Elimbetb, ». Cordtll, (Ulph, Vi CordeJl. Thamu, 483. Corell. John. 384. Cotliniu, Dr. Joliuiea, IM. 147. Combucj'. GoTeniar. SII-SU, 31S-3S8.
326. 3'i». 330-SUS, 33U. 841, 844. 847.
340, 3.51, Sne, 3l'>l-3«0. 373, 3T6, 377,
378. 381-110, 413-418, 4JS-480, 445,
446. 4.51-461.
, Loiiii
Coru
Corn._, ._.
Corncil, Hirnton, ttiS, Cornelia, flfnry. 57. ' Comelii, Jsu. 119. Comrlis. JobaneB, 110. Coruelii. Marihe. 10 ComeliHn, Eliabetb. ISO, !80. CorneliwD, J&n. 419. Comelinen, John. bH. Conie]i»n. Unreno). 331. Comehui, Gerritt. 4:(9. Comtll. Juob, »tl,^a Cornell, Elinbetb, 241 , 343, SSO. Cornell. Joha. Sll, 243. Canie1l,MuT,34l. Cornell, Uichard, 38, 33, GT, lOB, 109,
SlU. Cornell. Biohud, Jr.. 341. 313. Coniell. ThoniBx. 341. SVi, 333. Conifll. William. 311, :>43. Conif tlinon, Jawbiti, 356. Cornhill. Kicbard. i.
CorKD, WillimantU, 330. Coraoen. ComeUua. 330. CoTBUf^n.Mattie,
CoiB<
1, IttG.
CoTl«lian, Jaoqiie Cortelian. Jaci(Qei. Jr. , 330. Cortelian, Peter. 330. Cortvlyon. Jacitiim. 331. 335, 4 Oorleljou. Pel.t, i3G, 431, 417. Corwin, .Ichij. Ill Corwith fi.niilv, 3. Uoienii, Barne: 141. Coteni, Crkce. 444. Cooier. Sarah. 161, Cotman. Bi'njnmio, S90.
Conrten, Ifjndart, im Conneui, _, 113. 117. Couaaan, Jkoquo, 31. 30, 60,87,131,
133. ConrtDer, Susonnnh. 4116. Conrtnej, Thoniim, 4116. Cowenhovpii. Jnccb, 1(13, 161. Cowenhovtn, Ja<Tob W.. 13. CoirenhDven, Johance. 163. 161, 831. CowenhoiSD, Sarah. 163. CoweahoTSD, Williun. 39S. CoweuhoTen. William G. Ton, 339. Cowoe. DelMinih, 410. Cow Neclt, L. I, , 242. 375. 376, S9a Cowperthnaite. Nu^-h, 02, 316, 449. Coi, Alice, l.W, 3«1. 347.
Cox.SBrsh. iw, ana.
Coi. Willi.™, W. 15T. 15B, IBS, 188,
393. Cojler. Abraham, 161. CoTler, Anna. 160, 161. Cojier, Delia, Ifil. Coylci, Eva, 161. Coyler, Henry. 160.161. Cojler, Henry. Jr.. 161. Coyler, John, Ifll, Coyler, Maria, 161. Coyler. Baehel. 161. Coyler, Sarab. 161. Coieer, John, 386. Coielet. Noel. 1.53. Crab, Alice, iTU. Crabb, Alee, 105.106. Crabb, Urs.. 121.
t't^ej, WiUidin, 131, ai Cregier. — , 34, Cregier, Catherine. 113.
Cregier, Ftwicia. 3. Cr^er, Martin. 3, 1.5a Gceao, Ann, SIJS. Ciego, John, 3I18. 371. Ctego, Mary, 306. Crego, Richard, 366. Crego, Stei
i, AnnetleCSe.
Crevenraedt, Henry. 9U, 01. OreTenraedt. luac, 00.
CreTcnraedt, tiarab, VO.
Ciocheran, Jot Crooheron, Abralisn], W7. Crocfaeron, Anth^iny, 368. Crooheron. John, ai7, 374. 357.
484
INDEX.
Crom, FloruB W., 288, 289, 421
Crom, GuyBbert, 424.
Crom, LeyutieA., 424.
Crom, Mary, 424.
Crom, Trientie, 424.
Crom, William, 424.
Cromeline. Daniel, 888.
Crook, John, 320, 390, 302.
Crook, W. John, 889.
Crooke, John, 401.
Cross, Arthur, 472.
CroBvelt. Ray, 109.
CroBvelts* Bay, 186.
Crow, Hugh, 284.
Crowner, Elizabeth, H.
Croxtars, Nicholas, 831, 484.
Croxton, Lucretia, 484.
Cniger, John, 3G8.
Cruger, Valentine, 850.
Crom, John, 375.
Crum, Sybert,25l.
Crumford, Patrick, 854.
Crundall, Deborah, 186, 196, 203.
Cmndall. Lydia. 186.
CrundaU, ThomaB, 186, 196, 203, 282.
Cunningham, Archibald, 416.
Cnracoa. W. L, 71, 86, 86, 388.
Curry, Richard. 454.
Curtis, (Catherine. 358, 359, 365.
Curtis, George, 449.
Curtis, Isaac, 865.
Curtis, John, 865.
Curtis, Joshua, 865.
Curtis, liichard, 186, 313, 368, 859, 365.
Curtis, Samuel, 365.
Curtis, l^rah, 3.
Cutchogue, L. I., 25, 42a
Cuyler, Abraham, 865, 448.
Cuyler, Anna, 864.
Cuyler, Anne, 263.
Cuyler, Delia, 865.
Cuyler, Eve, 864. 365.
Cuyler, Hendrick, 68.
Cuyler, Henry, 364. 365.
Cuyler, Johanes, 364, 365.
Cuyler, Mary. 863, 364, 366.
Cuyler, Rachel, 865.
Cuyler, Sarah, 365.
Dailie, Peter, 394.
Dailie, Sytie. .S94.
Dail'e. Rev. Peter, 279.
Dale, Anne, 73,
Dale. Mark, 73, 74.
Dally, John, 183, 186, 310.
Daman, Elizabeth, 49.
Damen Jan, C, 426.
Damen, Sophia, 426.
Daniels, Meetie 419.
Darby, John, 115.
Dark ins, Robert, 28, 148.
Darling. Abigail, 27.
Darlington, England, 395.
Darriel, Jane, 4.
Darriel. Richard, 4.
Darrieli, Charles, 4.
DdTvall, William, 114, 116, 117.
Darvel, Catherine, 183, ,184.
Darvell, Frances, 117.
Darvel], John, 183.
Davall, Charles, 457.
Davall, Susannah, 457.
Davenport, Capt., 468.
Davenport, Humphrey, 166, 198.
Daven])ort, Nathaniel, 30.
Davenport, Thomas, 830, 425, 444.
Daverell, John, 17.
David, Esther, 97, 337.
David, John, 337.
Davids, Aeletie, 162.
Davids, Angaincltie, 162.
Davids, Anne, 152.
Davids, Thomaf), 1.52.
Davis, Arthur, 84, 345.
DaviB, Edward, 377.
Davis, Goody, 473.
Davis, John, 95.
Davis, Jonathan, 27, 29.
Davis, Nicholas, 10,26.
Davis, Samuel, 1, 27.
Davis, Sarah, 26. 27, 29.
Davis, Thomas, .54, 81, 82, 470.
Davis, William, 202.
Davison, Joanna, 6.
Davison, Nicholas, 6.
Dawson, CharleH, 67.
Dawson, Robert, 84.
Day, James, 198.
Dayley, John, 388.
Dayton, Elizabeth, 17.
Dealy, Elizabeth, 804.
Dean, Christopher, 198.
Dean, Hannah, 198, 199.
Dean. John, 198.
De Bonrepas, Mr., 291, 887.
De Boogh, Frederick H., 90, 96.
De Bmgh, Johanes, 79.
DeBruyn, Capt., 278.
De Bruyn, JanH.,281.
De Bruyn, Johanes. 153, 167, 280.
De Bruyn, John, 233.
De Camp, Hendrick, 429.
Decker, John D. , 82.
DeCleyn, Hugh B , 185.
Dedham, Mass., 101.
Defeure, Francis, 419.
De Forest, David, 210.
De Forest, Hendrick, 210.
De Forest, Henricus, 257, 460.
De Forest, Henry, 210.
De Forest, Isaac, 208, 210, 230, 871, 878.
De Fore8t,Isaac, Jr., 210.
De Forest, Johanes, 210.
De Foreit, Maria. 210.
De Forest, Philip, 210.
De Forest, Sarah, 210.
De Forest, Susanah, 210.
De Groot, Adolph, 888.
De Groot, Adolph P., 127, 164.
De Groot, Agie, 888.
De Groot Belitie. 474.
De Groot, Dirck J., 48, 121
De Groot, Egbert, 88a
De Groot, Jeneke, 888.
INDEX.
486
De Gxoot, Pet«r, 888, 474.
De Groot, Peter A., 38a
De Hart, B., 467.
De Hart, Balthasar, 21, 80, 81, 59, 191,
856. De Hart, Baltus, 856. De Hart, firinaldus, 460. DeHart, Catalina, 401 . De Hart, Catherine, 807, 856. De Hart, Cornelia. 856. De Hart. Daniel, 80, 81, 85, 59, 60, 165,
166, 191, 282, 283, 306. De Hart, Elizabeth. 356. De Hart, Jacobus, 30, 60, i:38, 247, 356. De Hart, Johanes, 286, 293. De Hart, Martha, 166. 2:^, 80a De Hart, Matthias, 30, 31, 59, 60, 242. De Hart, Williamyntie, 60. De Kay, Agnettie, 459. De Kay, Angentie, 422. De Kay, Hefena, 90, 94, 459. De Kay, HiUegarda, 422, 458. De Kay, Jacob, 203, 207, 208, 422. 429. De Kay, Jacob T., 21 , 30, 60, 66, 67, 422. De Kay, Jaoobas, 287, 459. De Kay, Jane, 459. De Kay, Janeke, 422. De Kay, Johanes, 196, 414. DeKay, Mru., 370, 373. De Kay, Maria, 422, 459. De Kay. Mary, 459. De Kay, Teunis. 44, 90, 207, 208, 254, 288,
298. 349, 356, 414, 422, 459.
— See Kay. De Klein, Elizabeth, 421. De Klein, Leendert H., 342. De Klein, Leonard H., 3S6. De Kleyn, — , 414. De Kleyn, (ierritt H., 107. De Kleyn, Gertie, 107. De Kleyn. Leendert H., 265, 276, 342. De Kleyn, Leonard H. , 809. De Klyn. Huvgen B., 108. Delamano, Abraham. 344. Delamater, Inaac, 877. Delamater, Jan, 877. Delamater, Ruth. 377. Delamontagnc. Mr., 152. De Lancey. Stephen, 97, 197, 19a Delaney, Peter, 103. Delange, Dr. Jacob, 280, 281. Delanoy, A., 209. Delanoy, Abraham, 258, 268, 269, 318,
842, 343, 864. Delanoy, Abraham, Jr., 842, 848. Delanov, C.,28(). Delanoy. Catharine. 342, 343. Delanoy, Cornelia. ^42, 343, 364. Delanoy, Jacobus, 342, 348. Delanoy, Johanes, 842, 843. Delanoy, Maria. 342. Delanoy, Mary, 268, 343, 364. Delanoy, Peter. 133. 143. LW, 153, 153,
1.55, 157, 16,3, ir»4, 168, laS, 189, 209,
285,245, 246. 2.'>:{, 262, 2()7, 268. 271.
341,351,422, 4:^), 45.5. Delany, Catherina, 167.
Delany, Cornelia, 167.
Delany, GertrUyd, 167.
Delany, Dr. Jaoob, 167.
Delanv, Janetie, 167.
Delaplaine, Joshua, 450.
Delaplaine, Nicholas, 187, 157.
Delavale, Mr., 76.
Delavall, Ann, 117.
Delavall, John, 112, 116, 117, 149, 168.
Delavall, Margaret, 117.
Delavall, Thomas, 8, 25, 51, 71, 80, 88.
116, 299. Delaware, 40, 62, 68. Delaware, merchant ship, 88. Delledyke, Lawrence, 201, 202, 203, 211. Delmena, Abraham, 827. De Lucena, Abraham, 415, 461. D'Elva, Anthony, 77. Demarest, David, 49. De Martier, Johans, 18a De Meyer, Agnetie, 207, 20a De Meyer, Anna C, 203. De Meyer, Deborah, 203. De Meyer, Elizabeth, 20a De Meyer, Henricus, 203, 207, 208. De Meyer, Henry, 207, 208. De Meyer, Lvdia, 208. De Meyer, Nichohis, 24, 85, 187, 208,
208, 282. De Meyer, Sarah. 203. De Meyer, Wilhelminus, 203, 464. De Meyer, William, 187, 192, 208. De Mill, A., 147. De Mill, Anthony, 153, 154, 167. De MiU, Isaac, 154. De Mill, Maria, 869. De Mill, Peter, 158. 161, 864, 869. De Milt, Anne, 217. De Milt, Anthony, 217. De Milt, Elizabeth, 217. DeMilt, Geritie. 102. DeMilt, Isaac, 217. De MUt, Mary, 217. De Milt, Peter, 102, 217. De MUt, Sarah, 217. De Moree, Cornelia. 297. De Moree, Jacob, 297, 29& De Mostier, John, 455. De Nisseau, Charles, 267. Denne, Christopher, 858, 406. Denny, Albert, 831. Denokamp, Holland, 66. Dent, Frances, 137. Dent, Henry, 187. Denton, Abigail, 39S. 467. Denton, Deborah, 898. Denton, Daniel, 2, 8, 20, 156, 398, 474. Denton, Daniel, Jr., 398. Denton, Mary, 420, 421. Denton, Nathaniel, 28, 125, 183, 156.
473 474. Denton. Samuel, 316, 876, 420. Denys, Greetie, 109. Denvs, Peter, 109. De IPeyster, Abraham, 100, 149. 194,
201, 211, 212, 223, 231, 243, 261, 280,
414.
486
INDEX.
De Peynter, Anne, 219.
DePey8ter,C.,2e9.
De Peyster, Isaac, 441, 456.
De Peyster, Johanes, 219, 285, 269, 465.
De Peyater, John, 267.
De Peyster, Maria, 456.
De Pue, Susannah, 304.
De Reacore, Abraham, 463.
De Reimer, Aeltie, 301.
De Heimer, Catherine, 150.
De Reimer, Elizabeth, 150.
De Reimer, Hubert, 150.
De Reimer, Isaao, 150, 276, 802, 844,
365,441. De Reimer, Peter, 150, 184, 210, 344,
349. De Reimer, Susannah, 210, 344. Dervall, John. 60. Dervall, Katherine, 208. Dervall, Mr., 416. DesbroBses, Elias, 239. Desbrosses, James, 377. Deschamps, Mr., 291. De Sille, Nicasius, 115, 137. De Silles, Laurence, 3. Desmorety, Jan, 372. Dethys, Geestie, 302. Deurcant, Mary, 2. De Vandelaer, Andriea, 419. De Vandelaer, Eaghie, 419. De Varsh. Balthazar, 12. Devoor, Daniel, 419. De Voz, Matthias, 115. De Vries, Albert, 869. De Vries, Beeltie. 309. De Vries, John, 3^. De Wandeloer, Johanes, 161. De Wandeloer, Sarah, 161. De Winter, Bastian, 56. De Wolf, Harme, 154. Dewsbury, Jacob, 190. Dewsbury, James, 820. Dewsbury. Jane, 184. 288, 378. Dewsbury, JohHUcs, 473. Dewsbury, John, 184, 288, 478. Dey, Dirck J.,219. Dey, Geertie J.,219. Dey, Hannah. 216. Dey, Jannettie, 219. Dey, Tennis, 216, 219. Deybush, Leytie, 279. * D'Harriette, Benjamin, 846, 347, 421. D'Harriette, Suzanne. 346. D*Honeur, Jacobus, 311. D'Honneur, Johanes, 355. D'Honneur, Johanna, 855. Dian, Samuel, 315. Dibble, Abigail, 53.1 Dickens, Samuel. 432. Dickinson, Mary, 26. Dickinson. Philemon, 26. Dicksen. Lucas, 10. Dickson, Thomas, 84. Dimon, Thomas, 52. Dlnely, Thomas, 9. Dircks, Cornelius, 281. Dirckse, Amertie, 135, 136.
Dirckae, Lucas, 10.
Diroksen, Anetie, 135.
Dircksen, Christina, 154.
Dircksen, Cornelius, 47, 60, 185.
Dircksen, Gisbertse, ISiS.
Dircksen, Gretie, 47.
Dircksen, Janetie, 135.
Dircksen, John, 136.
Dishonton, Cornelia, 216.
Dishonton, John, 216.
Dobbfl, Margery, 434.
Dod, George, ^8.
Doget, Benjamin, 416.
Dolphin, ship, 304, 367, 36a
Donaldson, Catharine, 439.
Donaldson, Elizabeth, 89, 90, 94.
Donaldson, John, 89, 98, 94, 4S9.
Donaldson, Mary, 439.
Donan, Dr., 274.
Dondell, Sergeant Patrick, 8, 79, 80.
Dongan. Gov. Thomas, 67, 09. 83, 84, 131,13.5,138, 140, 151, 154, 1.57, 166, 167, 168, 170, 236, 242, 243, »47.
Dooley, Joseph, 270.
Doncaster, Efngland. 211.
Doris, Jan, 460.
Dorkins, Christian, 148.
Dorkins, Comelins, 459.
Dorkins, Robert, 148.
Dorlandt, Jan. 277.
Dorsetshire, Elngland, 466.
Dorvall, John, 81.
Doty, Isaao, 106.
Doubloons, value of, 196.
Dougherty, William, 890, 391.
Doughty, Amy, 397, 39a
Doughty, Benjamin, 322, 406.
Doughty, Charles, 447.
Doughty, Elias, 10, 21, 35. 57.
Doughty, Francis, 15, 443.
Doughty, Hannah, 322. 399.
Doughty, Jacob, 397, 398.
Douglas, Andrew, 327, 415.
Douglass, William, 302.
Dover, 8. L,2:i
Dow, AUettie, 406, 407.
Dow, Garrett, 4JW, 407.
Dow, Gerard, 406.
Dow, Jacobus, 406.
Dow, Johanna, 406.
Dow, Mary, 40(B.
Dow, Richard, 20.
Dow, Sarah, 406.
Downs, Robert. *-*66.
Drake, Ann, 134.
Drake, John, 134, 257.
Drake, Joseph, 134, 135.
Drake, Mary, 134.
Drake, Samuel, 11, 62. 134, 135.
Drake, Samuel, Jr., 134.
Drayt<m, Jacob, 444.
Drewsbury, John, 298.
Drisius, Eflizabeth, 150.
Drisius, Dr. Samuel, 150.
Droillet, Mr.,370.
Droillet, Paul, 323, 347, 385, 4421
Droillet, Peter, 344.
DTonn, H*«cdalcn, 48. DniTm, mmoo, 48. Dablln. Iicluid. 410. Duboii, Abrabun, ien Duboii. Catherine. 4d3. Dnboia, David, 4S3, iOi. Dniioil, Giultheriiis, 46& Dttboit, Helena. 456. Duboia. larul, 163. Dubai). JkhIi. VS, tfA.
e. r.K
_ Hi. Kttt'l
Dnboia. Lewi
Dnboia, Louis. IJTH.
Dnboia. Lni«, 4tl3, 4«.
Dnboia, Uattteo. 46n. 4r>l
Duboit, 9>reh.4>KI. 464.
Duboia, t-olamnn. 463, 404.
Dudley, Paal. 39&
Dnfoia, RamoBl P., 376,
Dufrow Jnlin, 2'iS.
Diigo, BunoBh. ^^
Dnmateaq, Jacob, 103.*
Dnnureaq. John, 103, 890.
Dnmareiq. Macy. 103.
DiiiDaceaq, Nicholaa. 86, 103, 104, 3M.
DuDineKi. Nicb'laa. Jr., 103.
DmnareKi. PeWr. 1U3.
Dumarraq. Ba.ah. 103. 390,
Duncan. HarenFet, 311. 313, 363.
Thuucorabe. Daniel. »8l,
Bnnacombe, Capt. William. 434.
Dupiiu, Catalina, 101, 403.
Dnpnia, Jao, 413.
Dupuis, Ifoaei. 4S3.
Doptda. Nloholaa. 1«1. 4<HL
Dnpnia. mobolaa, Jr.. 4«3.
Dnpnii, Bniannah. 41^
Dnpnj, Catalyna. 408.
Dupnj, John, 40S.
Durban), En Eland. SI 3.
Durham. WUliaiD, m.
DuuMu. Haik. Jr.,441
DuKnbnrj. Ellia, OS. 404.
Dutab, conSaoatiau oE land* of the,
70, Dutch Church, N. Y., 107, 139, 336, S86,
Dutch Weat India Companr, 83. S3. Dntiifew.J, B.ftK. Duval, FranciH, 12. Duibarv. Eliai., 871 Duf ckinek, Altie, 39t. Dnyakinck, Anne. WH. 478. DuyckiDok, Beekie. S'M. Dnyckinck, <'DrneliuB. 1i3. Dnvekinek, Evert, 313, 343, 343. 36t,
388.394, Dufckiuck, Geritt, 153. 343, 364, 3H. Diiyckiuok. (jerarilua, 161, 3»>, 23.). Dnyekinok, Jobn. 338. Dnoyokinck, Uaria. 343 Dayokinck, BytU, 304, Duycking, Anna, 133, 473. DyckhuvK. SvenUe, 353. Over, K'dwinl, tlT, ■■
Eadu. Niohnloa, SA. S3, SO, 68, 113. 116. Baatchcstf r. N. Y. . 34, 3S, 6S, IM, 464,
471; pariah ohuroh. 961. East Hampton. L. I., 1, ». 46, 114, 131,
S04, 407. 472, East Jeney. ll«. 1S4. 185, 199, 322. S33,
344,380. liWI. Baviex, Thon
EocW. Z,.410.
felHtrtcn. Riclmrd, 3lH.
Briaall, Mary. 863.
Edaall, funnel, 31, 58, 71, 101. 166, 368,
Bdwarda, Thomaa. 3a Bewaidi, Ann, 131. Eewards, William. 131. KKfTton. Cliarlea, 4+t.
holu. .^^3. Elephant teeth. 367. tUiiabcthlown. N. J , 17, 35, 2Si3. «B. ELkRivfr. Md., 1ft. Ellit. Richard. aSS. Bllettae. Ai^rt, ;M3. BllioU, Henry. 3% EUiott, Jobn, 388. Elliott, Joieph. 238.
Elliott, Richard, 147, 235, 386, 237, S38. Elliott, Robert, 338. Elliott, Snaannab, 338, EUiBon, John, 2, 126. Etllaon. Laurence. 2. Elliaon. Hr.,315. EllisoD, Itaohel. 137. EUiaon, Richard. 3. 126, Blliion, Kchnrd, Jr.. 136, 127. Elliwu, Tuniwn. 1%. Elliuin, Tbunifw. 2. 12U, 127. ElUwortti. Antl^, W). Ellaworth. riemeiit, »4I, 401. Kllawortb, George, 399, 401. Ellioorth, Johanea, 154, IAS, 334. 401.
Elawaert. John. 298.
Elton, John, 36, 39, 81.
Emaoa. Abraham. 4.54.
Emerr. Bamnel, 4'iO.
Eniity, Mr., T5. 76. 19.
Emmona, Jobn, 53.
F.iii<nott. Jaine., 100, 185, 349, 361
Ei^ul'ish and Itf iwick, ahip, 31&
EtiuiB, William, 480.
Ere, John, (iS.
Ernat. Mathia«, 339,
Krtin, Heater. 144
Ervine. John, itt
Krwyn, Hester, ITa
Enhrington, I'bomaa. S3.
Eaopua, N. Y„ 77, 116, 836.
Btbiu, Elizabeth. HT. BnliB, Joha. 96, 14T. Btuii, HuKsreU. 14T. Eiuia, Muthft. 14T. Brans, R»Bdolph. 147.
1, WilUai
147.
Evenrd, RicliVrd, 4«a Bverett, John, 474. Ererstt, Richuxl. 9. Bveritt, Elii»l«th. 487. BDnitt, Htnh, 387. EverKm. Mra., S.^ 86. Brerts, John, 135. BrerWo, NiohoUs. 125i Bvert>en, John, 2S4.
Biertaen, NLc Evetta, J&mea, 18
288, a74. ETini, Mary, 451. Bvim, Thomu, 41
'. IMS, 306. 203. 323,
EieWr, Englind. 104.408. Elton, C&pt, Thomu, 8, II. Exton. Seigeont ThoiuM, 74. BiTecn, Comeliui, 3ti3.
Fairchild. James. 333.
Painhild, Zebulan, %5.
Fairfield. Codd., 11, 13, 106, 115, 134,
14.5, 831. Fa1our», Anthony, 388. Fanoy, Katharino, 33. Fanoy. Mr. 32. Faneua. Benjamin, 318, 387, S74, 414,
436,443.
Farmer,' ThomaB, 4er>.
Farqahar. Ungb, 381, 383.
FarretC. James. 5.
Farringlon. Dorothy. 31 . 48.
FatringtoD. Edmund. SI. 4S.
FaninKtoa, John. 48, 316.
FarriiiEton. ThomM. 36.
Farwell. George, 170.
Panc[>Dii?r. Peter. 303.
Faulboar, Peter, 4X1.
Feahi, Franci*. 13.
Feale. John, 1'J3.
Fecit. John. 2<J8.
F'olcs. Robert. 10.
Feck. John. 433.
FeU, Sueannah, 23S.
Fen wick colony, 115.
FetKiison. Berths, 386.
Ferguson, John, i«.
Ferris, John, 31 S.
Field, Anthony, 4fl8.
Field, Benjamin, 488.
Field, Enoch, 381.
Field. Robert. RS. 54, 331. 3U0.
Field, Robert. Jr.. 300.
Fienrt, Bartbolonien. 318. .'J7D.
Fitkin. Henry, .54, 305, 396, 398, 400,
Fillver. Williun, iff*.
Firman, John, 348.
Fish, Jonathan, 487.
Fiaber, William. SO.
Fiahkm,N.T., 180.38a
Fithitn, Enoch. 114.
Fithian, Hannah. 114.
Fitbjan. Hatgoret, 114.
Fitfaiao. Martha. 1 14.
Fithian, Samuel, 114.
Fithian, William. 114.
Flack. Baront. 357.
Flatbuah. L. L, 17, 40, 237, 9flC 418, 4.W.
FlatlandB. I^ L, 395. 408, 409, 431 445. 4.'^.
Fleming, Richard. 38S.
Pletchet. Got. Benjamin. 100, 20 230. 333. 337, 3S0. 282-236. 388 342-340, 251-355, 358-388, 304, i
Flewelleu. Thomas, 125.
FlorU Palls, N. Y., 435.
Floyd, James. 104. 105.
Floyd. Peter, 33.
Floyd, Ruth, 384.
Floyd. Ryer, 384.
Flushing. L. L, 3. 4. 10. 13, IS. S 31, 3.5. 40, 43, 48, 56, 57, 66. 1 S8. 108. 118, 119. ITO, 180, 183 215.244, 348. 356, 262. 266, 30( 833, a^tO, Jjea. 397, 405. 433, 431 449. 459. 465, 468, 460, 470.
Flypse. See Phillipse.
Foget. John, 436, 442.
Folwell, Ed«ard. 3ia
Forbes. John, 110,468.
Forbes, Margaret. I IB. 469.
Ford, Oswald. 457.
FoTdbam, Eliiabpth, 44, 45. 4&
Fordbam. John. 38. 44. 45. 48. 134,
Pordham, Jonah, 13. 44. 45, 46, 1*
Fordham, Joaeph, 44, 46. 46, 118
a2a, 435.
Fordham, N.Y., 35. Fordham, Robert. 44, 46, 46, 125, Fordbams. Mr., 7. Fordley, England, 339.
Fott Amsterdam, N. Y. City. Fort James. N. Y. City, 8, IT , _„ ..„ -"3, ,Si, flio,
20.1
418, 4^
36,445.
73. 73, 76, SI FortNeok, L. I.,S6, 5& Port Orange. N. Y.. 88. Fort William, N. Y., 157. 189, SOU Fort William Henry. S. T., W,
190, 197.305. 306, aw. FortiBoationa. N. Y. Citj. in lOK Foster, Albert, 316. Poster. Benjamin, 325. 43a Faster, Bcniamin. Jr., 428. Poster, Chriittopber. 18, 27, S3S.
INDEX^
489
Foster, David, 42a
FoBter, Deborah, 439.
Foster, George, 884.
Foster, Henry. 20.
Foster, Isaac. 428.
Foster, John, 26, 112, 113, 460.
Foster, Jonathan, 428.
Foster, Lydia. 429.
Foster, Mary, 428.
Foster, Miles, 182, 186, 187, 220, 222,
261. Foster, Rebecca, 186. Foster, Sarah, 4*29. Foster, Thomas, 19, 24 Foster, Thomas, Jr. , 19, Foster, William, 20. Fosteyn, Jaqnes, 424. Fountain, Vinoent, 446. Fountain, Vincent, Jr. , 446. Foupet, Johans, 886. Fowler, George, 251. Fowler, Capt. John, 57. Fowler, William, 92. Foxcroft, Bride^et, 62. Frampton, William, 244 Francis, Joost, 262. Francis, Dr. Samuel, 868. Frans, Catolyntie, 165, 180, 193. Frans, Jacobus, 165. Franse, Joost, 2^7. Fransen, Joost, 295. Fraunce's Tavern, N. Y. City, 374. Freeman, John, 898. Frederichs, Johanea, 214. Fregaman, Humphrey, 816. French, Anatje, 872, 378, 874. French, Anne, 442, 443. French (Church, N. Y. City, 97, 286,
837, 848. 39J), 421, 436, 442. French. Elizabeth, 442. French, Francis. 11, 84. French, John, 401,443. French, Marcaret, 442. French, Nathaniel, 11. French, Philip, 100, 233, 276, 372, 373,
374 442 448 French, Philip, Jr., 872, 442. Freshwater Pond, N. Y. City, 186. Friends* Adventure, ship, 18^2. Fritton, Owen, 211. Frogmorten, Foregift, 82. Fromanteel, Anne, 256. Fromantell, — , 258. Fromantell, Ashuerius. 256, 263. Fromantell, Mary, 256. Fromantte, Mary, 238. Frost, Abraham, 467. Frost, Rebecca, 106. Funnell. Edward, 803. Funeral Charges, 90, 101, 195, 307,240,
274, 277, 279, 810, 815, 316, 320, 824,
832, I«3. Furman, Aaron, 432.
Gaillers, Daniel, 421. Gall, Capt. Luke. 805. Gallard, Daniel, 878.
Galloway, Hannah, 859.
Galloway, Peter, 359.
GaUpen, Benjamin, 471.
GaUpen, John, 471.
Gallpen, John, Jr., 471.
GaUpen, Joseph, 471.
Gallpen, Philip, 471.
Gallpen, Samuel, 471.
Gard'nean. See Gaudineau.
Gardiner, David, 2.
Gardiner, Elizabeth, 126.
Gardiner, Lion, 2, 126.
Gardiner, Martha, 292.
Gardiner, Marv, 1, 2.
Gardiner's Island, N. Y., 126.
Gardins, Wales, 211.
Garetsen, Samuel, 409.
Gamier, Isaac, 415.
Garretson, Hugh, 469.
Garrettse, Mary, 486.
Garrettse, Nicholas, 436.
Garrison, Derrick, 4.
Grarrittsen, Barent, 459.
Garrittsen Marettie, 459.
Garrittsen, Margaret, 460.
Garrittsen. SaraJa, 400.
Garshon, John, 57.
Gascoigne, Stephen. 224.
Gaudineau, Giles, 95, 97, 381, 332, 837,
344, 854, 378, 392, 899, 415. Gaudineau, Helena, 377. Geddes, John, 270. Gedney, Ann, 100. Gelston, Hugh, 42& Geritsen, Elizabeth. 280. Geriteen, Martin. 147. Gerland, John, 28, 29. Gerlaud, Matthias, 28. Gerland, Sarah, 1:9. Gerland, Susannah, 28. (rerland, Sylvester, 28. Gerrits, Maria, 471. Gerrittse, Geesie, 281. Gerittse, Janettie, 281. Gerritt, Mr.,230. Gerrittse, Elsie. 447. Gerrittse, Harman, 447. Gerrittse, Otto, 21, 25, 170, 281. Grerrittse, Samuel, 4.53. Gerrittaen, Abraham, 471. Gerittsen, Elizabeth, 281. Gerrittsen, GerriU, 280 ,281. Gerrittsen, Henry, 471. Gerrittsen, Mai^ret, 471. Gerrittaen, Maria, 170. Gerritsen, Martin, 68, 69. Gibb, Andrew, 2l(]S, 421. Gibb, Francis, 418. Gibbs, Elizabeth, 41. Gibbs, Richard, 41. Gibbs, Thomas, 25, 27. Giflford, John, 76. Gilchrist, James, 220. Gildersleeve Neck, L. L, 396. Gildersleeve, Thomas, 326, 401. Giles, George, 334. Giles, John, 334
Giln, Jowpb, 3M.
Gil«*, Tfaomu. SSt.
Gileg, WiUiam, KM, 335,
Gillun, Carteret. 264.
GiltiiD, Mait, 204.
GimtMt. JuiisB. »8n.
Gisbertw, Guistwrt, 11H.
GiaberUa, Mitrgftietie, lUL
Giabortw. Rynstie. 148,
Glus. JnhD.3,11.
Glunet, AnirutCtu. 33T.
GluKu. J»iii<». 3SU.
GlcD. Aiicke, \S-Z.
Glm. Cktbirine, 131, US.
GIni, Heleiu. 13S.
Olen. Jftcob. 182.
Glen. Jacob H., 131. MS.
Glen, JuJokie. 448,
Olen, Jobauei, 133. 448,
Glen, JobDa,44», 449.
GUn, Snuden, 133, 448,
Glen. WillUm. 3U6.
Gleuford Bridge. Eng , 303, 301.
Glover, Cli&rlea, US.
Glover, Bliubctb, 390.
Gloiet, Mar
Goder
Mare, sea
Richud. 31
T, RiDbard, Jr., 390.
r. Robert. M.
r. Rfibect. Jt.,94.
r. Tbomu, OS.
, FranciB, 166, 313. Uuil^ue, Juhii, 4UT. Gwieriii. Jonst, A«7. Godfrey. John, 344. Goelet, Jaoobai, Si 3. Goeceni, Johanep. 240. Gohkh, Aatir. »n. Goland, Gcoig". SIM. Goldin, John. HIS, Goldini;, Dujiiel, iM. Goidiog, Eliialieth. Hfl. OoldiDg, Bphnim, 446. Golding, Epbraim. Jr., 44A. GoldlDg. John. 440. Goldinit, Mary, 446, Golding, Bebeooa, 446, Goiding, Thomas, 446. Gotding. WillUni, 3W. Goldimith, John, 438. GoldKoiith. Mar)'. *^- Goldamkh, Richard, 43a Goldaroitb, Thomas, 43a Goldimith, Zaobaiu, 438. Goliors, Mury. :^'>4. Gomec. Lewis. 440. Gonin. John. lU. Go.«l Pamf, ?hip. 14. Good-popd*. AIiCB.a Goodspeede, Nathmniel. 3, Goodspfiede. Roger. 3. Gootblod, Ibal, 4T4. Goodblod, Idye. 474, Goove. Christopher. 1S3. Goove. MagHalen. 133. GoHon, James. 3)«. Gordon, John, 439.
Gordon, Rct. Patriok, 8L9, SSCL
Gordon, Harmfa, 434.
Gormer. Iitaao. 381.
Gooner, Anne, I a
Gostner. John, IS.
Gould. Daotel. 114, 10.5.
Gould. Nathan. II. 145.
Goulding. WUIiam.9.
Gonldetone, William, 4. B,
GoDrdiine, Rev. Patrick, XiS.
GouverneuT, Abrabam, 91}. 1.^8, 1 165, i7U, 3D7. 330, 3->5, 339. S 3.^9. 365. 3tU«. 394, 4^1, 430, *
Gourenienr, Isaac, 401. Gonvemenr, Haobtell, ISa Goavernear. NiobolM, 150. Gowanus, L. 1., 2Si. Goysler Rot. tVX Guemesey, Island, 103. Guilderland. 141. Goilders, value of. 337, 8a». Galllitt, Jacquw. 11». Guineas, Talue of, 190. GuioD, Lewis, 91. Gniiberti, John, 10. GoliDk, John, 333. Gnyen. Jaoqnes. 464. Guyen, Samb. 464. Guyliok. Jobanes. 4.54. Gajnn, Jtoqaea. 246. Graham. Aueustine. 100. 386. Grshnni. Rdi>-srd. -JOH. tOe, 338. Graham, lubel, 100. Graham, Isabella. 193 Graham, James, 83, 100, 101, II
367. Gnibam. John. 100, 305. Graham, Margaret, 100. Graham, Hary, 100. Graham. Raohel, 354. Graham. Hir Richard, BBS. Grabam, Ranh. 100.
" ■ c. :r99.
._.anadB .
Grange Neck. V'a..
Gravenraedt. Anne. 90. 91. Gravcralt. GlttabeCb, ISO. Grkvea, A one, 467. GniTea, Hannah, 5.1, M. Graves. John, 63, bL GraTee, William. S3. .U. 497. Gravesend, L I.. 9. 16, IT. 47,
fil.&t^.M^, 117, 390, 331,833.4
453. 454. 465. 469, 47a Gray, Hngh, 437. Gray. Hybella, 437. Great Bam Island. N. T.. 110. Great KiU. N, Y,,141. Great Neck. L I. 3,50, Greeowioti. N, Y., 103,439. Grworie. Daniel. 334. Gregory, MariMNI.
Grereorkt, HfttUce, 43. Gnrentt. luu, 13. GnThoDnd. ibip, 20. Griffin, Jobu, B6. Qriffing, Edwftrd, 30. GriffiDB, Juper. 326l GrilGt£, Udwud. IDS. Griffith, Benjamin. 2!X. Qrigg, Juob, 3S9. Gtigg, Jowpb. iiSe. Grigg, lUry, 358. Grhu, JkcobG., 314. Gcoen. jmooti M.. 9M, Gtdot. Jftcolj, lOJ.
GlDOt. ijllBBDDsh. 451.MI.
Groves. Allicrt I*, aift Oroiendjke, Delia, 366. GroTBndyke, Johinw, 86S. Grove Fiirni .N.Y.. 348, 866, Grovet, EliBubeth, 437. Grover. Martha. 4.S7. Graver, Marv, 4S7. GrovOT, Siinoii, 3, B03, 436.
Haok, Peter, -ISa. HaokelCoD. WillUm. 118. Backer'! Hole , L L, 195, 19 Hadden. Jobn. SO. Hwldeo. Willinm. 83. Hadding, John. 35. HadUv, Jonepb, IH, 8T& Hadley. Uarj. 04. Hiigeiiian. Jaott. 36t. Haggard, Jobn, S90. H^. WiUiam.aiS. Haigbt. Kanmel.tfl.
r>, S8T. 1,11.436.
Hail
Hull- - -- ---
Uaiaca, .li.hn. |-^'.>. 1ST, 196, 200.
Hamc-, Wilham, iia.
HuH.8arafa,:>G.
Halt. Caleb. 145.
Haitt, Ki>ninel,149.
Haitt, Walter, 145.
HaldroQ, D.-nni>, 313, 313.
Half N»tk. L. I,, aw.
Hall, Anna, 13. 141.
Hall. Hannah. 110.
Hall, Richard, 110.
Hall. Tbomu, 12,71, W 141.
Hnllemoie, .loliJl, >it Hallett, Ruth, V~i. Hallett, WQliam, W, 339, 4S& HalkHk. Geoi^, 43& HtiKy.C.buhaS..*m. Halaer, Daniel, 49, -W, IISl Haliev, ElUabeCh. 50. Haliey, I>aac, 10. 49, 60. Halaey, Joanna.113. Haliey, Jcnhiia. 4IW. Halitey, Nalhiniel. 438. Haliey. Thomas. 23. 49. Halaey, Thomaa. Jr., 49. 50. HalMj-aNi^ck, L.L,111. Ualitead, Jamea, 31.
43a ■Ha]ii*ad, Timothy. Jr.. 316. 3T4.
HamiQotKl. Robert, 13&
Hauao. Daniel. 444.
Hand, Jamra, 4?J.
Hand, Riohaid. 31H.
Hand. Hhwngei', 116.
Hanje, Obediab, 18U.
Hanmer, Saiah. 37.^.
Hanover Square, N. T. City, 60.
Ku». Mr.lD.
HaoKD, Gerritt. 1119, 300, 209, 310:
HausBD. Hani. li>l.
Hanaen, Capt Jan, 164.
Uanaen, John, 300, 300.
Hanaen, Peter, 100, 300. 310.
Hanwn, PettrG., lOO.j
H»n8.-n. Vulkcrt, 300.
Harboidingh. Jan. Jr . aSI.
Harbeidiogh. Jobn. 351, 47:1
HarcnI. Rrcbard, 184.
Hsrd<'n1«rgh, Johanci. 366.
Hardenlirook, Abral am, .^1.
Hardenbrmk. Catbarioc. 410.
Hardcnbnig. Garritt, 357.
HardenburKh. Geritt. 31)6. 344,
Harding. Elimbeth. 40fl. 444.
Harding, Henry, 406. 441
Hacding. Inbclla. 444.
Harding. Uichael, 137.
Hargrave. laaao, 433.
Harrem. Joaeph, 186,
Harlem, N. Y., IBS. 321. 377.
Harman, John, 96.
Hsipendicki, Jan. 34SL
Haipending, John, 230, 331, 228, S
He
HarrJB, John, 2S0.
Harrii, Patrick, 14. Harrii. Richard, 3-t-t. S93, 414. Harris, Thomai, 113. >l:.TTi«on,J..h... ■-••», 877. Hart, Han Tiah. V.HJ. Hart, John. 31. Hart, Jonatbao, 130. Hart. Joaeph, IIH. Hart. SamDsl. 31 . Hart, Sarah, 81, 238. Halt, Hoaan. 31. Hart. William. 21. Hartford, Conn., 51. Uartinhurah. E«ert, 218, HarUbom. Richard. 183. 18.1. Hani-ey, Hattbiaa. 134. 1S6, 170. HaiTle. Matthias. 134. Hatwood. Nicholas, 177. Harwarden. Tbon»«, M,301. Hstwcittl, John. 54. Hashamomack, L. I., 34.'t, 484. HasUer, Eliubetb, 3^.
Hutier, John, SS3. Hutier, John. Jr..282.
HMtier, NiohoU*. 282. Hutingg. Edward. Itia HattoD, R«v. UeotKe, 391 Havena. Eleuior, 4.^S.
BaveD*, George. 3 H«VCTslr»w, S. Y
434.
90,08,165,313,266,
Haviknd. Joaeph. 93. 349, 861, i
H.ril.nd. Mra..l3.
Haw>rd.-n. Katherine. 381.
Hawardea. HaigareC. 3S1.
Uawardeii. TbomaK. 381. 441.
Uawarding. Catlierine. 303.
Hawarding, Thomaii. 3C3.
Hsffdelt. MichBeJ.444.
Uawdon. Michael, Vi.
Haves, R, 118.
HawkiDB, Jabn. IE. lA.
Hawkins. Ricbard, 94.
Hawkjni, Sarah, IB. 17.
Hay, Jacob. 11-V338.
Hav. Maria, !l.^
Hayden, .Saniiiel. 43?.
Hayden, William. 35.
Haydon. Samuel. 123.
Haydon, William, 11.
Hayes. Tbomaa. Ii39.
Haymci. Richard. H.
Haynea. Andrew, 1B7.
Haynea. Edward. .150.
Haynen, EliMbeth, 187.
Haynes. JobQ, 187, 1W.
Hayne». John. Jr.. 1B7.
Haya, Maria, S27, 226.
Hajter, John. 41.
HayloD, Kiobatd, 410.
Haytor.Jobn, Sl.sa.
Hayward. I.'hribtopber, 30'i.
HajvraiT. Samnel. 8.5.
Haiard, Jonathan, la. 383. 383.
Headlpy. Riohard. UH.
Headley, Robert. 134.
Headley. Samuel. 134.
Heatb. WiUiam, 86, 87.
Heathcoto, Caleb, HI. 100, 3T6, S87, 361, 386.409.
Heathoote, Georgs. 94.
HcaChcote, Martha, 413.
Heatbcoto. William. 41S.
Heer Oraoht. N. Y. City, 137.
Heegenaan. Adrian. 17.
Heleker. William, 315.
Helleker. Jacob, »41.
Hellelcer, Katherine, 341, 843.
Helleker, Waiiam. 341,842.
Helliker, Aphia, 342.
Helliker. Matitse, 34S.
Hetliker, William. 311.
Helme. Thomas. 3^
Hempstead. L. L. 3, 7, 13. 33, 34. 103, 121. 137. IW). 191. 193, 1S8, '241. 842, 24H. 3.'>0. 251, 308. 310, 317, 336. ;128, 339. 3.M, 374-:i77, 3S;i, 384, 3110. 419. 420, 431, 440. 440, 4n9; induction of the rector of the oburcb in, 401.
Hcndrick, Janettie. 191. Hcadiicks. Anna. 239. Handrioka, Comelioa, 110. Rendrioka. Elizabeth, 350. Hendricka, Geeaie, 337. Hendricks, Geliae, 60. Uendricki, Gerritt, 3jO. Hendricka. Jacob, 239. Hendriok., Josyctie, 350. Hendricks. Peter. 3.50. Hendrickte, Abraham. 471. Hendrickw, Elizabeth. 471.
Hetidrickse
tt. 471.
Hendciokie, Hendrickae. Hnybert. 471. Hendrickse. laaao. 471. Hendrickse, Johanea, 471. HendricksB, Josyntie. 471. Hendrickae, Margant. 471. Hendrickae, Maru. 471. Hendrickae. Peter, 471. Hendrii, Maiottie, 4G9. Hengina. Rachel, 403. Hermans. Anke. 42D. Hecmana, Egbert. 338, 439.
1, Fulkrl
42ft
Hermana, John. 3.'>8. Hermans. Harnret. 430. Hermans. Har^ 42ft Hermanse, Wyndert. ITO. Herri ck, Thoroaa, 345. Herring. JohnR, 471. Hwaen, Umbett. 471. Hesaen, Margaret, 471. Heuatis. Thomaa. 378. Hewlett. Mary. 122. Hevmen, Jan. 329. Hewtree Neck, L L. 397.
Hibou, Jobanea. 256. Hicka, Anne, 170. Hicka. Deborah. 396, 39T.
Hicks. Isaac. 441. Hioka, John. 23. Hicka. Mary. 141. HickaNeok. h. 1.874,375. Hioka, Racbael, 23. Hicka, Richard, 141. Hicks, Stephen. 170. Hicka, Thomaa, 23, 398, 397, 812 Hicka, Whitehead. 39T. Hinchman, John, 11,13, 1.5. Hinclimau. Batah, 256. Hinda, John, 107. Hoaglandt. Christopher, 263. Hoaglandt. Dirck, 328. Hoaglandt, Mr.. 336.
Hobeit. JoRhiui, 39. 3T5.
HodgR. Williiun,36S.
Hogeland, UarT. »&
Hog Uknd, L, I., 105. 113. 133. 124
Hog Neck. U L. 49. 50, 116, 126, 136,
HohnM. John. 390. Hoit, John, 144. 145. Hoit, Juhn, Jr.. 144. Hoit, Joahna. 145, Hoit. Mary. 144. 145. Hoit, Itaehe], 145. " " " niiel. 316.
HooTcner. Henry, ITfl.
Hope, Bhip, coQiiemned. Tl, 73.
Hoit, B Holdro
B.344.
Holi . . ,
Hollau.l.AlArv, ^. Hollyoakt,. Klii^.l^tli, ISft Hollyoako. Jiilin, 13V. Hollvoake. HatinreC, 1S8. HoUyomke, HBrtlw, 13ft HollyoBke, Mary, l-i9. HolIy«ke. Pct«, 128. 189. HollToake. Harfth, 139. HoUjo&ke. Thomu, IS8. 139. Hollyoake, William, 138. HoUyoak,., Willi.in. Jr.. 138, 1 " ■ ■ "1,69. i"*
cftl, :
Holmi
Holmi
HolDiea. i:,.jr|;«, 290.
Holmei. .lancki-, 39t.
Holme*. JoiiBthui. 52, 5Sl
Holmei, Jo«|.h, .M.aeS.
Holme!!. Kattaariiie. 51.
Holmeii. Mag'lalena. 390. 391.
Holmes. Muv. M. StU.
Holmes. Olnilliili. IT. 48. 49. 53. 59, 386,
4ea,iijn. H'llmce. pTiuilU,S9l. Holmes. Samuel, HI, SK. »8S, 4ffil. Holmci. >«amtirl, Jr., 51.
Hulm<
1,4115.
Honui. Daniel, SlS, 35D. 3611, 363. 406. Hood. Thomaa. 20. HoogcKalnt, Peter. 45a. Hoogliluid. Alletie. 40^ Boogbluid. Arient. 408. HaOKUand. Elinbeth. 402, Hooghlaod, George, 403. HoDghland. Johaoes, 409. HoogbUnd. Mary. 403. Hooghland. Sanh. 403. Hoogland, Catharine. 143. Hoogland, Chriatophei. 143, 143. HooeUnd. Cfaristophiir. Jr.. 143. Hoo^n.), nirek. U'J, 4li3.
143.
Hooi;lar.,i[, Adrinn. IPS, 445. HoogUnilt, Anna, aiM, Hoi^landt, JohMiea, S94.
Horoer, Isaac. 47:1.
Horne»i», L L, -wT
Hnnook. Jacob, 43!}.
Hofs-neck, L. I., 6.
Horses, vsloe of. IDO.
Hornet, Katharine. 186.
Horl«nljurg. Gcrritt, 161.
Hortenburg, Joaptie. 161.
Horton. Barnabas. 3ti, 110,437.
HortoQ, Benjamin, IJO.
Hoiton, Caleb. Ill, !!».
Horton. Elizabeth. 497.
Morton, Hannab. 110.
Horton. John. 100, 453.
Horton, Jonathan. Ill, 139, 293, 293,
S37. Horton, Joseph, 110. 145. Horton. Josboa, 111, 139. Horton, Mary, 111. Horton, Metev, 111. Horton, Bachel, 4S4. Horton, Riofaard. 4. Horton. Sarah, 111. Howard. Jonathan. SOl Howdon, Mjchai'l. 3m, 370. Howell. Abiah. 130. HowcU. ..\[.iFiti;.iii. 11 ■!. ;;4.-..34n. Howell, .\rthcir J :,J. \-A. li'.. IM.
Howell, l-^lniiind.4'2ll JJl Howell, Edward, IIS.
lis, ll«, 124, 136. Howell, Eleanor, 1311. Howell. Elisba. U'.5. 13fi. Howell, Bliiabeth. 3. 50, 13a Howell, Eimice. 437. Howell, Eiekiel. 437. HoweU, Hannah. 1^. 130. Howell, Israel, 436, 437 Howell, Jernsha. 477 HoweU, John, 1, 7, 16. IS. i9, 39, 46, SO,
111, 116, 13il, 345, ;r40, 473. Howell, Jobn. Jr.. 116, 126, Iflft ' HoweU. Josiali. 3.'5. Hnwell. Lemuel. 135. 13& HoweU, Martha. 136. Bovell. Mary, 44, 4G, 345. 49T. Howell. Matthew, 196, 335, 413, 420,
43T. 428. Howell, Nathan, 436, Howell. XatliBuivl, 3'i5. 4CT. Howell, P™^'l.>,,e. IMl. Howell. Hi.'lmr.l 10, 5H Howell. Bybell, 345. Howell, llionuu. S46. Howell. ThomawiD, 130. HoTt, Robert, 349.
19.43. 44, 45,111,
69,437.
494, IND
Hobbud, Bliubeth, 1S2.
Habbud, Huinali. SUl.
Uubbud. Jeremiah, 474.
Hubbard, John, 3VT, 436.
Hnbb*rd, Juboa, 31.
Habbftrd, Mabel, C».
Hndcileatoiie, Joiieph. 338. 446.
Hnddlctonc, Willkni, iro, -Jol, SB7, 373,
300, 31[. aaWi38, 343-344. 351, 85a,
305, 3», 401.430,434, 44<i. Hneitia. Abigail, 403. HueitU, Ba-L-id, '103. Uueatii, Jfliubetti, 403, 40B. HaeiCJB. John. 402. HaeaU>, Jonatlian, 100, 408. HuBBtii, Mary. 403. Hueatia, Hobcit, 403, UueatJH, Kobert, Ji. , 40S, 403. HuealU, iJamuel. 40-J. Hnlin. Fnnaia. 330. Hulin, Huauinab, 33a UdU. Humphref . 270, S87. HnU, Jamea, SW, 33H, 438. HuUlh. Francii. ^"37. HuUiu, Suwniia,a3r Himlocb, Ufariitopher, 6L Hunloch. Maty, fl. Unnlock, Edwanl. Ifla
Hunt. Abigail. LMB, 403.
Hunt. Aima,4l.
Hunt, Edward. 41. 48.
Hupt, KLizabetb. 4.
Hunt, Henry. .■Wl.
Hunt, John, 349, 416.
Hunt, Joseph. 34. 3ia
Hunt, Jodi^, 348, 349, 361, SOS, 4
Hayka«n, Mary, 232. Haykaeu, WiUiam, 331. Hyer, Waller, 380.
Indian, aUrea, 413.
Ingart, Joha. 4.W.
Ingart, Trientie, 466.
Ingart. Yelli<, 456.
Ingoldaby, Major Bichan), 168-lM, IST-
Invan. Jamea, UK), Ireland. miiab.,th. 13. Irdanrl, Jsne. 13. Ireland. Tbomaa. 18, 431, 4S& laaaci. See SiiitE.
Jackwn, Etiaabeth, 351.
Jaiikaun.jDlin, ^'i5.
Jaokson. WUliam. 304, 44', 450.
Jacobs! Eyrke. I'l'.
Jacolia. Kendriuk, 143, 178, B35,
Jacoba. HcDTy, 33U.
Jaooba. Sarah, 97.
Jaoobae, Himdrick, 14S.
Jacobae, John, 205.
Jacobeen, Chriacian. 104.
JacobBBU, f'omHis. 104.
Jacolisen, Hendrick, 333.
Jacobaen, James, 333.
JaooLiis, -, ^tiU.
jRcobiuiea. value of. 106.
JaflVav, JanieB. S:jl.
Jagger, John, 50.
Jagoe, John. iH.%
Jar
HuntLuirton, L, L. I, 18, 31, 23,31,4
65, 4;;7. Hutl^y. N-Y.,163.464.
Huatia, Thomas. 331. Bntuhiiisou, George. 194,100. HotchiUTOD, Jam™ 147. HutchiniMln. Joseph, 323. Hutohinaou, Martha, 26. HutchinBon. R.lph.a8. 114. HuMhinaon. Robert, 116. HutchiUBon, Thomaa. 5, 26, 29, 31. Huybertacu, Lambert, 404. HuygCD*, Leauder, IC^ Huygene, Leonud, 394.
Hurt;
Huy^ena, Bntgera, Huykacn. Anna. 33'j. HuykKen, <'Btharina, 283. Huykson. Kliiabeth, 333. HuykHen. GreUe, tS'l. Huykaen, MochteU, 333.
108.
, 0, 30, ai, 23, 84, as,
37, 39. 39, 48. 56, 91, 106, 107, 121.122, 135, 133, IBO, 109, 313, 313, 323,836, 344, 345, 348, 358. 362, 375, 3BI, 306- 399, 403, 40G, 435, 4.<{3, 447, 486, 468, 473, 474 ; induotion of rector of the
390, 31)!. 410, 415, 4 Jamaica Merchant, nt t, 442. "
iii>. 410.
Jamain, Elie, 44^
Jamain, Judith, 436.
Jamain, Margaret, 443,
Jamam, Nicholaa. 97, 3.59, 379, 421, 441.
Jamain, Stophea. 4S6, 441, 442.
Jamain, SU-phrn, Jr., 441.
Jamea, Hfain, 17S.
Jamea, KatUerim-. 46.
Jamet, Tbomsfl. 'il iA. 114.
JamieaoD, Daniel, 95.
Jamieaon. David, ISi. 206. 206, 20S, 209,
211.216, 327, 2^, 340, 367, 2GS, 81B,
336,338,406.416.4.50. Janeway, Agsettie, 459. Janeway, WilUam, 4S3.
Janock. Jothiu. 137. Jui. Anelu. Its, S16, 401. Jmi>. Antie, S8l. juii. Armitia. '230. ££1. Jul, Elizabetb. 221. Juu, iJeertie. aift Jau>. Siu-Bh. 127, 157. Jul*. SuMunah, lOT.
JUK^ IilkIVD't?306.
Juin. Jnoiit. 463. 164.
Jesmp, Hannkti, i.
jMmp. John, 33, IS, EO, 11], 116, 109.
Jeuup, Hut. ^^
JsHiip. TbamM. lea
Jewell. OeorgB, 12.
Jawitt, (ietam, 64.
Jews AUsy. S. T. City, a28.
Jews Uun. 3S3.
Jou. liunael, Haa.
JocbcrowD. ChriatUo, 115.
Joebenuon. L'bri.tina, 'Sn.
' ' lOP.David. 115, *J7 229,880.
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JuiMn |
Dirck. 48, 161. |
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Juki.: |
Geetie, 21ft |
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jMi.eD, |
GreetjB, 48. |
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JUKn, |
H>noV°, 355. |
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Juiea. |
Kendtiek. 137. |
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Juuen, |
. Henry. 80. |
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JUWQ, |
. Hermuini, 58. |
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Jan«n. |
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J&nKD, |
, Ji.hii.23a, 310. |
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Jaoicn, |
Msry. 48. 60. |
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Juisen, |
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J&nieD, |
Meetyt. 418. |
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Janxm, |
HotiotF. s-je. |
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J>i»e[i, |
Sarab. 161. 46S. 461. |
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JUIKI). |
, .Sybert, IVl. |
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1, Jolm, 6i |
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JobkDi*. Hiimie. 40. John ud MuT, abip. 2!>\ John and Hiobut, ibip. S'X.
Johu>, May. 311. JohDH, Philip, BU, PI. JobiiB. KJcbud, 407. JobD>, Stunael, 111. 116, US. JohnHin, Agnes. 'M. Johnton, Buent, 453.
John
m, Hwi
.300.
Johneon, Hee]t.^.
JohDHm, Helike. lO'J,
Jobnron. Hondtick, 383.
Johiuon, Jacob, :S^.
Johnaon, Jauaettie, 230.
Johiuan, John, 190, 318, 316, lOi, SSS
418.
I, Lambert. :i30.
Johnaon. SMpben. £19.
Jell-, "I
:. IICI, 318
Jellia<in, HeDdrick, 150. 4.W. Jenifer. Anne, e3. Jenifer, Cai>t. Daniel. 63. Jennera, Alioe, 51. JenniTH, b^liiabetb. 51. Jcuneta. Jolin.:«,5l. Jennera. Jutin. Jr.. .SI. Jennera, Joaeph, 51. Jennera. Hary. .51. Jeunera, Thoniaa, 51. Jennings, laaiah, 45H. Jenninga. John. 16. 18, 1». 123 Jennin^. Joeeph. 458. JennUigii, Marf, 45b. Jennings, Rachel, l.'ia. Jenninija, Solomon. 4.'>T. Jennitiga. Thomas. 457. Jeriolio. L. I.. 13. IM, S19, 387. Jcci*y. laland ot. a«3. Jeney. ahin, S.'iS.SKI. Jemaalem. L, i.,3G0. Jemip, John, 19. Jauap, Bdwud, 4.
I, DorcM. 233. 3-J3, 234. I, Rii™lwtli,;.'K3. I, Hannah. 134.
Jones, John, 18, 223,
Jonea, Joaeph, 184
Jonei, Katharine, 18.
Jones, Martba. 18.
JoDea, Hary. i:{4.
Jonei, Owen, 381. 383.
Jones, Richard, M, 151, 153. 157. IBS
18-J. 183. laS, 331, 333, 258, 367, 3»S. Jones, Roger, 3U3. Jonea, Samuel. 184. Jonea, ttimon, 81, 82. Jonea, Thomss, 18, 401, 447. Jonea, Thomas, Jr., 18, Jooiten, Jan. 00. JoMten, Magdalena, 396. Jooaten. Rut, 10. Joosten. Sara, 395. Joris, Abnbam, 169.
496
INDEX.
Joris, Angel tie, 69. Joris, Burger, 09. Jossling, Abraham, 14. Josflling, Henry, 14. Jothum. Anne. 351. Jothum, Samuel, 351. Jourd, Elizabeth, 49. Jonrd, Malliard. 49. Jourdaine, Elizabeth, 867, 868. Jourdaine, Henry, 317, 867, 368. Julius, Capt. John, 21, 467.
Kay, Jacob T ., 21, CO, 66, 67.
-—Sec l)e Kay. Keeling, Abraham, 81 , 83. KolUhell, England, 443. Kelly, Daniel, 84, 85, 86. Kelly, John, 87. Kempton, Manassah, 427. Kempton, Richard, 118, Kendall, ('oL William, 62. Kennedy, David, 199, 205. Kennedy. Dr. John, 200. Kenny, 'Elizabeth, 378. Kent, England, 108, 358. Kerbye, Dr. John, 261. Kerbyll, Johanes, 269. KerbyU, John, 277, 285, 886. Kerf by 1, Catnna, 400. Kerf byl, Dr. Johanes, 400. Kermer, Hendrick, 394. Kermit, Abraham, 310. Ketcham, Bethiah, 64, 276. Ketcham, John, 169, 276. Ketcham, Joseph, 64. Ketcham, Samuel, 348. Kettell, Elizabeth, 4:i0. Kettell, Jeremy, 429. Kettell, Jeremy, Jr., 480. • Kettell, Richard, 430. Kettell, Susan, 4^iO. Kettletas, Abraham, 209, 331 , 378. KottletaR, Antie, 209. Kidd, Sarah, 197, 204, 206, 207, 867,
Kidd,' Capt. WiUiam, 159, 180, 197, 204,
200, 207. 366, 307, 380, 393. Kieft, Gov. WiUUm, 226. Kiersam, John, 409. Kierstedc, Ann, 359. Kicrstcde, Ariente, 127. Kicrstede, Blandina, 225, 226. Kierstede, Catherine, 22.5, 226, 400, 401. Kierstede, Cornells, 127, 352. Kierstcdo, Hans, 60, 127, 225, 226, 237,
859,401,471. Kierstede, Hans, Jr., 127. Kierstede, Jacobus, 127, 226. Kierstede, Janike, 22tK Kierstede, Jannette, 127. Kierstede, Jochem, 2-5. Kierstede, Johanes, 103, 22.5, 226, 848,
a59, 417. Kierstede, Dr. Johans, 359. Kierstede, John, 315. Kierstede, Lucas, 225, 226, 287, 286, 401.
Kierstede, Maria, 127.
Kierstede, Rachel, 121, 225, 226, 848.
Kierstede, Roeloff, 225, 226.
Kierstede, Samuel, 859.
Kierstede, Sarah, 127, 225.
Kierstede, Ytie, 225.
Killingworth, L. L, 81.
King, Edward, 149, 350.
King, Elizabeth, 331.
King, John, 447.
King, Peter, 336.
King, Samuel, 128^
King, Susan, 427.
Kingdom, John, 17.
Kingdon, John, 80.
Kings County, N. Y., 248, 272, 277, 887,
294. Kingsland, Edmund, 444. Kingsland, Gustayus, 150. Kingsland, Isaac, 184, 185. Kings Neck, Va., 61. Kingston, N. Y., 117, 151, 152, 197, 198,
2TO, 283, 463, 464, 470. Kip, Abraham. 272, 848, 401. Kip, Benjamin, 348. Kip, Catherine, 225, 400, 401. Kip, Hendrick, Jr., 10. Kip, Henrica, 307. Kip, Isaac, 154, 210, 217, 870. Kip, Jacob, 210, 307, 400. Kip, Jacobus, 225, 226, 227, 287, 847,
348 360, 371, 401, 441, 450. Kip, Mrs. Jacobus, 441. Kip, Jacobus, Jr., 348. Kip, Jesse, 257, 348, 360. Kip, Johanes, 103, 158, 155, 189, 190,
iS7, 2.54, 269, 277, 286, 339, 84S, 856,
400, 401, 417. Kip, Jonas, 236. Kip, Samuel, 348. Kirk, Deborah, 251. Kirkpatrick, Daniel, 2ia Kirtland, Ebenezer, 406. Kittle, Goodman, 14. Klein, Overshurst, 146. Kniffen, Mary, 454. KnifTen, Samuel, 454. Knight, John, 147, 148, 149, 161. Knight, WiUiam, 303. Kook, William, 197. Kooke, Dirck, 162. Kooke, Harmsie, 161, 162, 168, 180,
197. Kooke, Sarah, 162. Kooke, Thomas, 161, 162, 163, 180. Kooke, Thomas, Jr., 162. Kooke, William, 162, 163. Koster, Anthony, 452, 461. Kresson, Christian, 468. Krom. See Crom. Krom, Flerus W., 288, 289. Krom Patent, 424. Kroons, Elizabeth, 219. Kroons, Hannah, 219. Kroons, Jannettie, 219. Kroons, Magdalena, 219. Kroons, Maxia, 219.
INDEX.
497
Labume, Mary, 300.
Lafavoar, Myndert, 488.
Lafonrt, Jean, 442.
Lafont, Jean, S44.
Laford, Abraham, 449.
Laford, Anna, 449.
Laford, Daniel, 449.
Laford, Isaac, 449.
Laford, Jacob, 449.
Laford, John, 448.
Laford, John, Jr., 449.
Laford, Margaret ta, 448b
Laford, Mary, 449.
Laford, Nicholas, 449.
Laherman, Abraham^ 289.
Lake, Daniel, 358.
Lake, John, 382, 454.
Lakeman, Abraham, 446.
Lambert, Charles, 198, 194, 196.
Lambert, Daniel, 340.
Lambert, Dennis, 204.
Lambert, Frances, 204, 340.
Lambert, Susannah, 340.
Lamberts, Thomas, 58.
Lambertse, Elizabeth, 363.
Lambertse, Thomas, 310, 862.
La Megroa, Aaron, 440.
Lameter, John, 821.
Lameter, Rath, 321.
Lane, David, 57.
Laue, Guisbert T., 282.
Lane, Hendrick T., 282.
Lane, John, 40.
Lane, Katharine, 58.
Lane, Mary, 42.
Lane, Philip, 42.
Lane, Samuel, 29, 259.
Langedyk, John J., 478.
Langell, Francis, 3:^.8.
Langcndike, Gertruyde, 309.
Langendike, John, 309.
Langendike, Peter J. , 809.
Langley, Mr., ISO.
Lanrur, William, 269.
La Pointe de Sable, ship, 291.
Largillier, Frances, 358.
Largillier, Nicholas, 358.
Lar^llier, Nicholas, Jr., 858.
Larise, Maria, 233.
Larkhara, James, 191.
Lsrkins, James, 245.
Larkins. Katharine, 242, 245.
Larrison, Abigail, 14.
Larrison, John, 14.
Larrison, John, Jr.. 14.
Lassee, Deborah, 398.
Las.^ee, Gabriel, 398.
Lassee, Gabriel, Jr., 896.
Lassen by, Aeltie, 369.
Latey, James, 193, 201, 207, 210.
Latham, Daniel, 447, 453.
Latham, Jottenh, 311, 312, 363, 450.
Latham, Sarah, 4^3.
Latourette, James, 386.
Lattin, Sarah. 106.
Latue, John, 331.
Laty, Anna M., 193.
Laty, James, 198, 201, 207, 210.
Latys, James, 291.
Laughton, John, 16, 18, 50.
Laughton, Josiah, 425.
Laurence, Elisabeth, 66.
Laurence, John, 32, 65, 88, 96, 217, 807,
862,868. Laurence, John, Jr. , 808. Laurence, Joseph, 808. Laurence, Susannah, 807, 840, 362. liaurence, Thomas, 64, 'SOS, 862. Laurenee, William, 11 , 42, 66, 24a Laurence, William Jr. , 66. Laureson, John, 20. Law, David, 866. Lawrence, Andrew, 92. Lawrence, Daniel, 882. Lawrence, Elizabeth, 108, 241. Lawrence, John, 43, 47, 59, 96, 106, 124,
141, 152, 242, 268, 284. 288, 840, 382. Lawrence, John, Jr., 111^, 1^, 46i9, Lawrence, Jonathan, 882. Lawrence, Mary, 304, 805, 882. Lawrence, Richard, 300, 43U. Lawrence, Sarah, 170, Sttil. Lawrence, Thomas, 14, 170, 804, 805,
818, 882, 883. Lawrence, Thomas, Jr. , 382. Lawrence, William, 28, 88, 108, 286, 382,
46a Lawrence, William, Jr., 106. Lawson, Albert, 87. Lay ton, John, 2. Leacock, Robert, 151 , 247, 255. Leandertson, Petrus, 71. Learsen, Carsten, 61. Leason, James, 425. Leats, William, 435. Leaver, Mary, 393. Le Chevalier, John, 267. Leconte, — , 437. Leconte, — , 437. Leecount, Anna M., 198. Lecount, Francis, 2iK). Lecount, Hester, 283. Leeount, James, 386. Lecount, John, 216, 288, 289, 886. Lecount, Margaret, 385. Lecount, Peter, 288, 885. Lecount, Peter, Jr., 886. Lecount, Susannah, 2^. Lecount, William, 193, 201, 207, 210,
283, 291. Lecounts, Yonese, 289. Ledlow, Eng., 248. Ledowychs, Magdalen, 48. Lee, Dorothy, 158. Lee, Joseph, 145, 412, 472. Leete, Christian, 63. Leete, Samuel, 47, 54, 68, 65. Leeward Islands, 21. Lefroy, Jane, 381. Lefroy, Robert, 881. Leggett, Alice, 93. Leggett, Ann. 67, 345. Leggett, Cecilia, 454. Leggett, Elizabeth, 64, 98.
493
INDEX.
Leggett, Gabriel, 64, 9a
Leggett, John, 07, 93, 454.
Leggett, John, Jr. , 67.
Leggett, Martha, 93.
Leggett, Mary, 88.
Leggett, Sarah, 93.
Leggett, Thomas, 93.
Leggett, William, 93.
Legrand, Meyer P. , 337.
Legrawi, P. , 97, 246, 356.
Legrand, Peter, 165, 193.
Legraye. Johanes, 37S.
Lehunt. Elizabeth, 178, 179.
Leigh, William, 255.
Leinler, Elsie, 60.
L3i8ler, Frances, S44.
Leisler, Hester, 262.
Leisler, Jacob, 60, 63, ft4, 124, 15S167,
160-165, 268, 307. Leisler, Susannah, 61 . Leroontes, James, 2-'i3w Lemon tes, John, 232. Lenoir, Isaac, 345. Lenoir, J. , 398. Leopardus, Adriana. 4t3L Leojiardus, Anne, 413. Leopardus, Christian, 413. Leopardus, Cornelia, 413. Leopardus, Rev. Golielmaa, 413, Lepinard, Anthony, 267. Lepinard, Anthony, Jr., 967. Lepinard, Margaret, 267. Lej)inard. Abifnul, 2^7. Leroux. Capt. John, 254. Leroux. Bartholomew. 283, 267. Le Roy, Theodore, 378. Letin, Walnovers, 23. Le Tellier, Christian. 17, 466. Le Tellier, Darid. 337. Le TelUer, Jan, 468. Le Tellier, Jean, 17. Leveridge, Samael, 447. Leveritt, Caleb, .55. Levy, Asa, 58, 112,123. Levy, Maria, 112. Levy, Moses, 310, 363. Levy, Richard, 80. Levy, Samuel, 399. Lewin, Henry, 84. 86. Lewie, Frances, 389. Lewis, CtCRRie, 133. Lewis, John, 22.
Lewis, Leonard, 263, 301, 302, 313, 389. Lewis, Thomas, 109, 13:^, 244, 276, 389. Lewis. Thomas, Jr., 389. Lewisham, L L, 12. L^Hommedieu, Martha, 198. L'Hommedieu, Peter, 197, 198. Libertee, John, 448. Lieters, Jacob, 10. Liflfens, Lyntie. 2f>2. Lincoln. England, 304. Lind, Ann. 302.
Ling, Matthew, 255, 290, 334, 350, 393. Linus, Unis. 403. Lipincott, John, 449. Lippens, Fytie, 242.
Liske, James, 812. .
Lispenard, Abigail, 267, 400.
Lispenard, Anthony, 91 , S^7. 421.
Lispenard, Anthony, Jr., 267.
Lispenard, Margaret, 267.
Litscho, Annie, 58.
Litscho, Daniel, 58, 59.
Littleton, Botman, 61.
Littleton, Elizabeth, 61 , 62.
Littleton, Esther, 61, 62.
Littleton, Gertrude, 61 , 62.
Littleton, Nathaniel, 61.
Littleton, Sarah. 61, 62.
Littleton, Col. Southey, 61.
Littleton, Southey, Jr., 61, 62.
Littleworth, L L,44, 111.
Livingston, Alida, 68.
Livingston, Gillet, 238.
Livingston, Margaret, 349.
Livingston. Robert, 63, 66. 68, 60, 100,
132, 180, 279, 840, a52, 353. Livingston, Robert, Jr., 349, 448. Lloyd, David, 265. Lloyd, Deborah, 265. Lloyd, Elizabeth, 265. Lloyd, Hannah, 265. Lloyd, Mary, 265. Lloyd, Mordeoai, 265. Lloyd, Patience. 259, 264, 265. Lloyd, Rachel. 265. Lloyd, Sarah, 366. Lloyd, Thomas, 222, 228. 244, 350. 964,
265. Loanus, John, 26. Loanus, Mrs., 26. Lockerman. Abraham, 283. Loekermans, Cornelia, 61. Lockermans, Gouvert, 10, 48, 60, 190.
191, 204, 282. Lockermans, Jacob, 60, 61. Lockermans, Janettie, 191. Lockermans. Maria, 195. Lockermans, Mary, 60. Lockermans, Mary J., 48. Lockermans, Marytie, 191, 196. Lockhart, Doctor, 195. Lockhart, Dr. George, 371. Lockhart, George, t^ Lockman, Abranam, 386. Loconers, Abraham, 254. liodine, Fiance, 452. Loilge, Cornelius. 459. Lodowick, Annetie, 252. Lodowick. Charles, 179, 198, 196, 242
260, 261, 2ej2, 271,355. Lodowick, Margaret, 355. LofeU, Mr., 134. London, England, 109, 187, 149. 151, 177.
178, 179, 186, 201, 202, 238. 240, 207.
346, 350, 377, 451, 463, Long Beach, N. Y., 403. liongbotham, Jacob. 32. Longbotham, Joseph, 32. Longbotham, Judith, 32. Long Island, 234, 244, 249, 263. 964. 209.
299. Longly, George, 92
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INBEX.
493
Long Neck, L. I., S8.
Long Neck, 8. I., 268.
Longatrete, John J., 471.
Longstreet, John, 25(5.
Longworth, Deborah, 293.
Loper, Elizabeth, 126.
Loper, Jaznen. 88.
Loran, Slynihah, 9.
Lott, EuglAbardt. 103, 269, 41 &
Louvens, Hans, 254.
Lovelace. Gov. FrancU, 12, 13, 17, 21,
27, 30, 57, 59, 80, 832. Lovell, ship, 56.
Lovcll, Thomas, 10, 60, 110, 195. Loveridge, William, 14. Low, Cornelius. 256, 357, 358. Low, David, 416. Low, MarRareta, 857. Lowerie, John, 156. Lowerison, Johanes, 156. Loyal, ship. 234. Loyal Dorothy, ship, 21, 467. Loyall, David, 315. Lucas, Engelsbertie. 109. Lucas, Gertrude, 109. Lucas. Maria, 109. Lucas, SiKismnnd, 109, 124. Lucena, Abraham de, 440. Ludlam. Anthony, 1, 116. Ludlam, Frances, 1. Ludlam, Grace, 1. Ludlam, Henry, I, 3. Ludlam, Joseph, 1. Ludlam, Mary, 1. Ludlam, Sarah, 116. Ludlam, William, 1, 3. Ludlow, Gabriel, 275. 413, 485. LuerHcn, Carsten, 167, :U>8, 36'.). Luersen, CarHten, Jr., 868, 869. Lucrsen, Gertruy, 369. Lneraen, Petronella, 368, 369. Luersons, Joont, 378. Luneville, Benjamin, 35'i. Lurting. Dorcas, 224. Lurtiug, Robert, 224, 277, 286, 314, 849,
353 Lusnm, L. I, 12, 319. Lutheran Church, N. Y. City, 48,
269. Lntine, Abraham, 857. Lutine, Ann. 3.57. Lutine, Hester, 357. Lntine, Mary, 357. Luyster, Cornelius, 259. Luyster, Peter C. 259. Ly decker, Garrett. 474. Lydecker, Gerritt, 436. Lydecker, Neeltie, 436. Lyell, David, 319. Lylly. David, 181, 182. Lynch, Ann, 289, 295. Lynch, Gabriel, 24. Lynch, Margaret, 24. Lynch, Thomas, 289, 295. Lynes, Lewis, 822. Lyns, Damoris, 122. Lytin, Berent, 461.
Mclntyre, John, 447.
Machener, John, 269, 270.
Machet, Jean, 89, 91.
Machet, Jean, Jr., 89, 91.
Machet, Jeanne, 89, 91.
Machet, Marianne, 89.
Machet, Pierre, 89, 91.
Magregorie, Maj. Patrick, 150.
Macffregory, Margaret, 893.
Mackenzie, George, 303.
MackintoBh, Alexander, 179.
Mackintosh, Angus, 179.
Mackintosh, Henry, 178, 179.
Mackintosh, John, 179.
Mackintosh, Margaret, 179.
Mackintosh, William, 179.
Madnan's Neck, L. I., 159, 832, 408, 440.
Madock, Joan, 53.
Magathlie Bay, Va., 61.
Magdbone, Peter. 289.
Maher. Daniel, 320
Mahoult, Htephen, 814, 833, 854.
Mahout, Stephen, 314, 333.
Maidenhead, N. J. , 440.
Maidstone, L. I., 1, 2.
Maile, Mary, 390, 891.
Maio. Samuel, 15.
Maklys, Jan, 457.
Maltbie, John, 825, 326, 425.
Maltbie. Mary, 425, 426.
Maltbie. Sarah, 425.
Maniaroneck, L. L, 6, 100, 871, 451 ; in- duction of the rector of the church, 409.
Mandevil, William, 56.
Mandevill, Elizabeth, 56.
Mandeville, David, 102, 429.
Mandeville, Elsie, 101
Mandeville, Geritie, 102.
Mandeville, Gertrude, 102.
Mandeville, Helike, 102.
Mandeville, Hendrick, 102.
Mandeville, Jellis, 102.
Mandeville, Tryntie. 102.
Mann, Dr. Edward, 35:1.
Mann, John, 3.53.
Mann, Martha, &5a
Mann. Richard, 48.
Manning, Captain, 80.
Manning, John. 8, 35, 78, 91, 151, 458.
Manning, Robert, 93.
Manning's Island. N. T., 151, 385.
Mans, Angeltie, 61).
Many, James, 317.
Many, Jane. 874.
Many, John. 317, 374, 376.
Mapes, John, Jr., 129.
Mapes, Sarah, 37.
Bfapes, Thomas, 438.
Marbletown, N. Y.. 251, 429.
Bfarisett, Gervass, 838.
Marius, Birgie, 356.
Marius, Jacob, 856.
Marina, Magaiita, 356.
Marius, Maria P., 355.
Marius, Peter J., 85, 66, 67, 211, 218. 261, 2S6, 286, 293, 814, 323, 824, 855, 428.
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HuketfieM (tract, N. T, Kty, 279. |
Mayls. Jacob. 183, 318, 257, S68, 831. |
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Mukhun. WillUm, 243, 808. |
807, :i90, 398. |
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Msrlet, Abrsham. SStt. |
Uayl., John, 167, 168, 3U0. |
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Mirlet, Chrintsncu. 359. |
Maylo, Mary. 390, S91. |
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UuLett, Gidmu, SI. |
Maynard. Amilie, S6S. |
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Ukrlow. Uatthew. SOI. |
May null. OiriaUpber, 35IL |
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Mar(|uif,I«»o, 371.373. |
Maj-n*rd, Ji.banDa. 35.'>. |
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Maynard. Margaret. 3M, |
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Mat(ini8*, Is«oR,.438. |
Maynard, »amuol, 3^5. |
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UuqnM, Juob, 440. |
Maynard, ThoroM, 3SS. |
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M»rqiu«, lUobel, 438, 410. |
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M^. Anne. 84. |
Meacockt. L. L, 43, 44. 45, 40, SO, 59, |
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M»r»h, John, 186,233. |
lao, 125. ISO. ■"■'... |
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Uanli, Jouth>D, 2i. |
Mead, John. 3T8. |
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HarahiJl, AnnH.. 303. |
Meade. Fnuioe.. .103. |
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tUnhull, Angle, 13. |
Meade, Patrick, 302, |
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HHfurd, Anna. HO. 141. |
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Mfttshmll, Bdwmrd, .W, 393. |
Meel, Samuel, M5. |
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Ibribidl. Eliubeth, :m. |
Meetham, Gertrnde. lOa |
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Hu»bi>ll.Jam«, IM. 233. |
Meethara. John. lOa |
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H-nhdl. John la. 393. |
MeliM. aaea. 31 |
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Hkmhidl, Hn . 20. |
Melifte. Gretie A., 34. |
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IhrahiJI, MBtv. 893. Hkndull. Barali, 39i. |
Uelutt, Mary, 374. |
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Mellott, John P.. 837. |
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lUnhftll. Saunokli, 893. |
Mellott. Peter. 327, 374. |
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Mcllowea, (^apt. John, SSL |
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M.r.ton. rorneliii.. 15, |
Melyn, luac, ST, S8. |
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MuitoD, Eliubeth, 15. |
Mdyo, Jacob. 87, 83. |
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M«sWn. John, 15. |
Menaeh, N. ¥.,68. |
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lUrston. John, Jr., IS. |
MeD«raii.ck. I.^ I., 130. |
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MentoFB, Mary. 34o. |
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Hareton, Nuthitniel. 148. 170, 187, 393, |
Merwt, William, 23-1. |
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Meroier, Isaac, 4:17. |
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HtFteni, Roelolf, 200. |
Meioeyeca. Juditb de, £68. |
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Marlento, Frjncii, HA. |
Mcree>-o», Mary S. de, S6S. |
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Mkrtenu, Hannnh, 440. |
Meritt, Margary. 80. |
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Merritt, John, 30. |
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Merritt, Tl.oma., 145. |
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Martenie, Stephen, 440. |
Memtt, WUIiaro, SO. 81, 63, 81, 85, 104, |
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Mut«D«e. iiU.-T.hfn. Jr., 440. |
191. l9--,388.3.'il.4»4. |
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Martin, Prl.r, -S^iS. |
Merry, John. 407. |
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Martin. Rich.itd. B5. |
Me..ler, Abraham, 845, |
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MartincUlc, K<lmun>l. £03. |
Meier, Peter, 24.5. |
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Martini, aoolof. BIO. |
M«««r, W-U-v J U,li. |
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Marrin, John. SS4, |
Metcalfe. Eliiabcth. 303. 304. |
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H*iy, ihip, 300, 321. Haad, John, S33. |
Metcalfe. Hannah. 304. |
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Me-<«lfe, Jamee. 303. 304. |
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Uiapeth Kill., U IjJ, 18, 31, 05, 09, B3, 150, ISH. 237, 231. |
Metcalfe, Mcholxa. W3. |
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Uetcalfe, Peter, 304. |
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Metcalfe, WLIlUm, .304. |
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Mwt<'r>, Oeorge. 138, |
HetxeUer, Abraham. SSI, 890, 300, 438. |
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Ma>tera, Maiy, 3I». |
!tlet«!lacr, BaHwa, 300. |
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MBtineoooV. L, I., 183, 184. |
Metselaer, Gertri.yo. 300. |
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Met«laer, Hendnok, .SOO. |
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Matthews, Elitabeth, «4. |
MetMlaer, Jobaaea, 300. |
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MattheH'*, Jarnc*. 31. 110, 111, 134. |
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180,901. |
Met«elMr. Mftry. 900. |
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Matthewi, John, 73, 74. |
Meyer, Adolph, 419. |
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Matthewi, Km.. £0. |
Meyer, ENie, 38C. |
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Hattbeix, Mary, 134. 148. 170. |
Meyer. Helena. 308. |
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Mattbexi, Robert. 22i |
M'Tfr. HrndrioV. J., 188. 246. |
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Matthewn, Samuel. 20. |
M.-V,.r, NiL-l...k.,-JWt.41», |
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Maorita, Jacob, 235. X», 238. |
Meier, KiclioU^df. 21. |
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Maverick, leahelte. 444. |
MeiiiiiertA. Adrian. :;til. |
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Maieriok. J.un. Hi. |
MichdI. John.a.'.a. 3.'>+, |
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May. Mr., of Boston, 4. |
Mi<rhell, Richard, 3M. |
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Hayle, Ueacy, 158. 311:1, 390. |
Middleborougb. L.L.8,S8. |
tUddleton, Thomu, 104, 106.
MiddL^towu, N. J., 47, ItW. 185.
Miilwout. L. I, la, 17, 860.
Hilbotne, Jwoli. IM.
Hilbounie. Hary. SOT.
Mildmin. Stephen, 35.1.
Milei. Citpt. Thomu. 338. 438.
MUl .treri. S. Y. I 'ilj, *J8, 878.
Uiller. Andrew, 73.
Millm, Betbiah. V-fi.
MUlt, Jimei, IW, 303, 303, 304, 311,
344. MilU, Joiuttwn,3a UilU. Riohud, 416. Hilla. tkmusl. 313.313, 471 Hilla, Zuhnriu, 27. Hilton, ChriitUn. 96, 397. HiltoD. Peter, 3»T. Hilton, Thomas, 96, 396, 397. Hiltoa, Williim, 297. UincUa, Rot. John P., 380.
Mioirid,DMidT.,lW.
Hinveilte. Uabiiel, 31, 107. 168, 177, 380,
BUH, 330, 4«7. HioTville, lubcKQ, 340. Hioveille. J.,417. Minveille, J.nJ.,S4a Hinveille, Jina. »40. Hinvcille, Mary, 34a MiDveilte. Pierre. 340.
3, 308, 339, 3U.
pelliD
IVilliai
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, 4W.
Mitchfll, Kill
Hitehell, Richard. 1» Ujtchcll. Thomu. 41 MulenHer.Joot A.. I
>. IdinbertH..l
)EI. 601
Home, Naomi, 35.
Hoore, SudhI, 19, 33, S8, 58, 318, 470.
Hoor^ WiUiun, 303.
HoreU. Tbonua. 41.
Hargao, Churlea, tt. 363, 306, 373, 44(1
Morgan, Oharlea. Jr., S.
Morgui, Dtuiicl, 9.
Horiu, Franoea, 3M, 359.
HoTgui, John, 9, 3.V). HGO.
Hornn, KathaxiDa, ft
MorK.ii, M-ry. U.
MotKin, Rin:liel.9.
Morvsn, Suunnah. 9. ■
Marijan. Thoma., 9, 368, 374.
MoriDha. L. 1., 4'JT.
Monding. J..lin. .SI7.
Mnrin, Jadith, 4li
HoTin. Hari>, 44^
MoTin. Huy. 436.
Uorin, Peter, 833, 431 , 430, 443.
HoriD, Petor. Jr.,48&
Huiine, Peter. 3'jg.
Motias, Peter, S31.
MnrreU. Tbomu. 16.
Uorriil'ounty. N. J.,33gL
Morria, aenry, 35.
MorrJi, luu, 365.
Horrji, Junen, 265.
Horria, Lewia, 35, 104, 106, 180, 181,
IW, 193. 104, 196, 319, 3S3, 443. Horria, HagdaleDa, 319. Horrii, Mary, ISI. 182. Horria, Pet«r, 331.393. Morria. "
Moilin^x, Thomu, 37. MolvTieni. Elizabeth, 40L HoDohouook. U L.3. Honey Tali.™. 07. Honfoort. Peter, 39G. Monmouth Oo»nty. N. J., 131, 183. Montwiyo, John, 323. Moatauk,L. 1,114. Hont«l>. Jeanne de, 463. Mont«la, Margnret, 453. HoDtel9, Marie, 4.'>a Huntela, Piene, 453.
Mon
!, Mel,
:i. 263.
Mootf, Benlunio, 336.
Moore. Blwsrd. 341, 383.
Hoore. George, 40.
Hoore, Gersfiam, 14, 53, M, 55. 470.
Hoote, Hannah, 3.56.
Hoore, Uartha. 437.
Moore, Mary, 56,
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Morri
Morria, iticl Morria, Richanl.Jt.,
. ISi.
HorrI Motri!
, Robert. StA 1. Roger, S73.
J, WiUiam, l'.«. 318, 33-2, 398, 7,
Sil, 'Jea. 367, 39I>, 391, 405. Horriuoia, N. Y., 104. Horriiett. A., 416. Hone. John. 11)1. - Horse, Beth. 101. Morton. Barbara, 313. Horton. John, 4.r,, JUoiely. Cai't i^Liinuel, H1.83. Hoaqnito Cov.-. L. L.43S. Mo«=e, Wilimm.BSe. .Mott, Adam, 57 100, 150, 160, 190, 161,
ivi, S7a.
Hatt, Adam, Jr., 1.50, 191, 193.
Matt. EUiabetb, \^, 160, 192, 431.
Mott, Gersham. 15M.
Matt, Grace, 159.
Hott, Hannah, 131.
Hott, Henry, 131, 159.
Hott, Jamea, 100, 159, 451.
Hott, Jamea, Jt.,100.
Hott, John, ISO.
Mott, JoMph. 150.
"— "— , ica
Mott, Riohaid, S^X. Hott, Aiabbell, 100, 368.
Hott, Saab, 361. Mount MiHry, L. L. 412, Mountd. John, 104. Mo»l«, Jacob, 103. Moyne, Klii&beth, 109.
Macot, A nil re, 346. Moirson, Kev. George, M
Hulling. Pbilip, 279. UaJtnid, John, 2. Mulforil, Samael. 47^
" MunitBt.Gertniyil, 301. Hyei. Andrex. 1U4. Myer, Johuiea, 95. Hycr, Lucu, 46«.
MyDdorpe,J
i,Bao.
Nithu. Daniel, 383, 388, 46!.'
Kindove, Va.,61.
K.ntan, John. BO, 93, 93, 101, 308, 49
NMhus, N. H..14.
Kawdine, Eliu, 3M.
NawdinB, Jehiel,3^4.
Nawdino. Mary, 354.
Naybor, EUubeth, 33.
Naybor, Jaiuea. S3.
Naybor, Martha. iS.
Mayljor. Mary, 33.
Naybor. Mercy. 83.
Naybor, Kaobel, 2S.
Naybor. Sarah, 23.
Nauretb. William, 214.
Needham, CaT.t,80.
Needbam, Robert, T3. T4.
Neering. Anna C, 303.
Neering, Jan W.,303.
NeptaewB, ComeUa, 330.
Neierstrait, Holland, 200.
Nevins, Peter. 310, 445.
Nevis, W. I., 21, 56, 84, 85, 86, 35Sl
New Bridge Neck. S50.
Newbury, Benjamin, 407,
Newton, Thomai, :<91. ■ KavtoD'a Neck, L. I., 108, 118. Newtown, L. L, 2, 0, 14, 17, 23, 83,
4t, 63-56, 63-85, 101, 156. Ifl
340, 376, 39'J, 839, 847. 382, 41
467. 469. New Utrecht, K I,, 10, 14, 17, Sf
423, 438, 447, 467. NioholU. J.,217. Nichols, Thomas, 391. NioboUou, Franoii, 17T, 178. Niooll. Abigail, 8, 219. Nicoll, Mary. 421. MiooU, Matthias, 3, 6, 8, 30, SS,
4.5.61.80,319. NicoU, Richard. 8. Nicoll, William. 3';3, 40T. Nicolls, Add, 29. Nicolls, Capt., 114. Hiralls, J., 152, 153, 184, 189. NicolU. Joseph. 19U. Nicolls, Gov. Richard, 1, 3, 8,71,
74, 77, 79. 80, 83. 34», 2.W, 308. Nicolls, William, 84, 08, 150, IS
Niei
(, 419.
luysen, William, 356, 41 —ace Van NiewBTihuysen.
Nisuquogue, L. L, 19, 113, S»8.
Ninepat, Jasper, SSS.
Nobefl, Thomas, 220.
Noble, John. 430.
Noble, Thomas, 448.
Noble, William, 11.
Nuell, Hannah. 318, 343, 388.
Nocll, Noah, 343.
NoeU, Biohard, 343.
Noell. Thomas, 103, 317, SIS. SS 349, 355.
Normandy. France, 468.
Northampton County, Va., 61.
North Sea. L. 1. , 3G.
Norton, George, 358.
NoitOD, Rachel, 145.
Norwood, Benjamin. 313. Nottingham, William, 78, 430.
4ew Castle, Del, 3, 40, OS, 89, 93, 114,
203,208 Newcastle. Pa, 441. lew Hampahire, 289. 7ew Haven. Conn.. 56, 187. iJew Jersey, 2.^, 1(6, 184, 390, 443, 444. fewkirk. Ann, 380 Sewkirk, Peter, 880, 4ew London, Conn., 234, 3£9, 446. lewman, Hannah, 408. «ewman, John, 277, «9. 4ewjr.an, Mr., 34. Newport. R L, 407. 4ew Kochelle, N. Y.. 89, 91, ISS, 301,
3-17, 13T ; bequest to French oharob.
Oakley, Mary, S2S, Oakley, Miles, 120, 123. Oakley, Thomas, 10T, 397, 431. Oblinus, Peter, 377, 429. Obom. -
s, 391. - Ogden, Josiah, 410. Ogle, John, 115 OSe, John, 277. Okey, John, 396. Olbome, Abigail, 13. Olborne, Daniel, 62. Oldfield leland. L. L, 39 Oldfield, John, 28. Oldmaus. L. L.32, 33. Oldworthy, Anna, 369. Oldworthy, John, 360.
INDEX.
503
Olive, Thomas. 110.
OlphertB, Helike, 99.
Olpherts, Shaart, 99, 100, 278, 282, 818.
Onoleberg, Garett, 810.
Onoleboo, Elizabeth, 474.
Onoleboo, Grarrett, 474.
Onderkerck, Jan, 44(5.
Oori, John, 158, 180, 188, 197, 204. 206,
S98. Oort/ Sanh, 158, 180, 188, 197, 204,
393 Oost, Bata, 470. Ooflt, Jan, 470.
Orange County, N. Y., 212, 288, 491 Ort, ISuBannah, 410. Osbom, Capt.. 36. Osborne, Elizabeth, 204. Osborne, Mr. , 57. Osborne, Mary, 38. Osborne, Ca(>t. Richard, 88. Osborne, Thomas, 114. Osbume, Alice, 4(59, 470. Osbame, Elizabeth, 470. Osbume, Margaret, 470. Osbume, Samuel, 470. Osbume, WUliam, 469, 470. Osbume, William, Jr., 469. Osmun, Martha, 37. Ottose, Elizabeth, 281. Oushen, Wales, 351. Outenbogert, Derrick, 387. Outman, Johanes, 196. Overin, Richard. 338. Overton, Isaac, 29. Owckway, Conn., 12. Owen, Charles, 351. Owen, Rev. George, 351. Owen, Humphrey, 258. Owen, Mary, 351. Owen, Matthew, 23. Oyster Bay, L. I, 5, 6, 12, 15, 27. 28, 31,
ia5, 106, 117, 118, 121, 124, 184, 189,
191, 318, 320, 328, 378, 385, 428, 431,
432, 472. Oyster Pasty Lane, N. Y. City, 279. Oyster Ponds. L. L, 111. Oyster River, N. H., 380.
Paldinck, Joost, 152. Paldineck, Joost, 439. Palmer, Benjamin, 13. Palmer, Edward, 446. Palmer, John. 54, 67, 109, 215. Palmer, Joseph, 18. Palmer, Lucy, 446. Palmer, Martha, 18. Palmer, Obadiah, 13. 100. 109. Pahner. Samuel, 13, 93, 182, 41& Palmer, Sarah, 67. Palmer, Thomas, 13, 110. Palmer, William, la Pangbom, Peter, 154, 155. Panton. Richard, 12, 65. Papariniman, N. Y. , 370, Papin, Suzanne, 346. Parker, Robert, 480. ; Parmyter, , 459.
PMrmyter, Parombns, 451.
Partridge, Elisabeth, 10, 11.
Partridge, Thomas, 262, 266, 272.
Parveh, Aaron, 39.
Parveh, Abraham, 39.
Parveh, Isaac, 39.
Patrigh. Thomas, 469.
P^tt, Phebe, 421.
Pattishall, Richard, 201.
Patton, Joseph, 11.
Patnm, Richard, 20.
Pawling, Albert, 252.
Pawling, Ann, 252.
PawUng, Henry, 251, 252L
Pawling, Jane, 252.
Pawling, John, 252.
Pawling, Neltie, 251.
Pawling, Wyntie, 25a
Payne, Orlando, 437.
Peachee, Thomas, 223.
Peacock, Philip, 115.
Pearsall, Anne, 7, 376.
Pearsall, Daniel, 375.
Pearsall, Daniel, Jr.. 376.
Pearsall, Elizabeth. 383.
Pearsall, Emma, 376.
Pearsall, Hannah, 883.
Pearsall, Henry, 2, 7, 466.
Pearsall, Jane, 376.
Pearsall, John, 876.
Pearsall, Margery. 376.
Pearsall, Martha. 251, 317, 383, 384.
Pearsall, Mary, 251, 883.
Pearsall, Nathaniel, 7, 250, 817. 876,
383, 384, 420, 469. Pearsall, Samuel, 388. Pearsall, Sarah. 376. Pearsall, Susannah, 383. Pearsall, Thomas, 317, 376,383, 884. Pearsall, Thomas, Jr., 384. Peartree, William. 440. Peatee, William, 150. Peek, John, 180. Peirot, P. , a54.
Pelham, N. Y., Parish church, 361. Pell, John, 11, 12, 37, 46, 128, 192, 196. Pell, Lucy, 11.
Pell, Thomas, 11, 12, 243, 425. Pelletrean, Elias, 97, 837. Pelletreau, Francis. 18. Pelletrean, John, 96, 97, 836, 337. Pelletrean, Magdalen, 97. Pelletreau, Magdalena, 336, 887. Pemaqoid, ship, 87. Penistone, Capt. Thomas, 327. Penn. WillUm, 182. 193, 303, 396. Penniston, Alice, 430. Penniston, Thomas, 430. Penniston, William, 430. Peqnaton, Va., 191. Pequenaok, Conn., 37 9. Percy, Roger, 11. Per<nne, James, 147. Perero, Isaac, 89. Perring, Hannah, 32, 33. Perring, Henry, 82, 88. Perro, John, fSS4,
Perratt. Riohud, 80.
Perry, Junm, 2S8.
Psrrr, C»p(. John. 95.
Peter, ship, 995l
Petera. Adolph, 133.
Paten. Anlie. i.'S.
Peten, Bvert, -.il9.
Petene. Abigail. »S.
Peterw, Adolph, 162, 101.
PeterK BnEsKie, ^1.
Petene, Helike, lOU.
Peterse, HUitis, '2V3.
Petene, Jotutne*. 3.^1.
Petene, Uppit, SBS.
Petene. Maru, Sfifi.
Petene, Wewll, 3.51.
PeterKD, Evert, lOT.
Petenen, Georga. BT.
Petenan, Gnct;e. 18.
Petenen. fiermui, 65,
Petenen, Ju»b. 48.
PelenoD, Huiiuh, SSL
Petenon, Hutin. 331.
Petitt, AleXMider. 1.51.
Petitt, Gidnin, ISl.
Petticoat Lue, S. Y. dtj, 137, 279.
Pettlt, Huoah. 50.
Pettit, Jobn, 467.
Pettit, Thomaa. 55.
PettT, BiperieDoe, 4'3$.
Pett;, Jame*. 335. 4%
Phenix, Jaoob. 425,
Philadelphia. Fa., 810. 32}, S44, 259,
368, 285, 302, M9. Phillip, TbomM, IM, 1(8. Pbillipi. Abigail, 53. Phillipa, Dkniel. »S. FhiUipa, Hannah, 53. Phillip*, Joaepb. Ki. 218. Phillip*. Uaiy, 53, 218 Phillip*, Capt. Philip, 103, 194,300. Phillips. ReWioa, 5.1. Phillips, Richard, 2S(. Phiilipi, SamQel, 421. Pbiilipi. Theophilne, 41. PMlUpa, Thonuu, 161,
304.
PhUiipa, William, 318. PhillipBbnrgh Munoi, 373. Phillipae, Adolph, 44». PhUliiise, AdolphuR. 371. 373. PhilUpie, ADStje. 372, 3TS, 874. Pblllipae, CathBTine, 3n. Phillipse. Bva, 372. PbiUipu, Frederick, 67, 88. 208, asS,
869, 3rd. 443. Phillinw, Frederick, Jr., SUB, 370. 371,
873, PhiUipae, Hr., 3S3. Philtipte. Hary, 87.<<, Pbilipaen, Lceadert. 1 10. Piohet. Dr. Henty, 317. Pigeon. William. 42. 46S. PienoD. Henry. 7. 16. 18, 19, 43, 45, S3,
112. 116. 407, 40S. Pieieon. James H.. 427. Pieraon, Mary, 112.
Piookney. Abisail. 2_-. Pine. Abigail, 374, 375. Pine, Daniel, 374. 37B. Pine, Jmme., 127, 251, 375l Pine, John, SIS, 374, S7S. Pine, John, Jr., 375. Pine, Mary, S74. Pine, Batab. 420. Pine, WUIiam, 379. Pingatiog. Va,ei,eS. Pinhom, William. M. Piraoy, trial for. 84. Piatolei. lalue of, 196. SOT. Putt, Bliiabeth, 386. Piatt, baao, 3t. PUy. Henry, 387. Play. William. 367. PlenoT. Matthew, 91. Plott, ADDe, 24. Plott. Gapt John, 84. Plowman, Uattbew, ITT, 301. ~ m Gut, L. 1 , 106. 118, IStt
Pla»
179, 1», 196,
r, Cornelia, 4T4.
1.53, IS5, 16S, ; Plnsier, Johanea. 474. Pookamack, Va.. 61. Poillen, Jdoquee, 330. Poland. John. Xti. 456. Poland, Samnel, 332. 456. Polhemua. David, 413. Poar. Tbomaa, SlS. Footman, Jobanei, 14S. Popendort. Adrian, G.. 110. " ■ ■ ' 0. 4U6.
Port Jefferaon. L. 1,, 82. 33.
Port Royal, W. 1 , 67, 81, 109, 17
Portngeae, William, 315,
Portugueae Cr«k, N. Y., 370,871
Poat, Riohard. 23,
Potbakera Conmr, N. Y. City, IS
Potter, Jobn, -Oi.
Potter, Katharine. 359.
Potter, »anh, 44S, 450.
Poaillon, jMqiteB, 359.
Pouliea. Johanea, 401.
PoweU, TboiDM. 16, 22. 851, 319.
Poyer, Rev. PeMr, 97.
PoynigCieek, Va., 54.
Praa, Catrina. 338.
Praa, MaiU, 227. 231.
Praa, Peter, 827, 328. 231.
Ptall, Aient, 268. 3.59.
Prall, Maria, 359.
Frail, Peter, 344.
Prall. Wolfert, .344.
Pretty, Riohard. 258, 805,
Priw
a, 3Ua
!. Mr. , 465.
Prioo,^ Mary. 1 Prinolc, Mary, 179. Pritohard, Anne, 416. Pritchard, Tbomaa, 35, 386, 410, ■
INDEX.
605
PriTatetr, 71, 80, 81, 84, 178.
Providence Island, 277.
Provoost, Catpt. David, 881, 857, 865,
892. ProToost, Daniel, 90. ProvooAt, Elias, 59. Provoost, Elizabeth, 857. Provoost, Johanes, 68, 60, 184, 419. Provoost, Jonathan, 856. Provooet, Katharine, 857. Provoost, Margaret, 266. Provoost, Marp;aretta, 857. • Provoost, Mana, 857. Provoost, Peter, P., 229. Provost, Aeltie, 154. Provost, ComeUa, 154, 297. Provost, Blias, 154, 297. Provost, Emmarantie, 154, 155. Provost, Geritt, 154. 297. Provost, Jaoobas, 208, 229, 808. Provost, Jellis, 801. Provost, Johanes, 154. Ptovost, Margaret, 886. Pryor, Matthew, IM4. Puddington, Elias, 865. Paddington, Robert, 865. Pagsley, Matthew. 123. Panishments, 72, t4, 75, 77. Purchase, Ro^er, 80. Purrier, William, 87. Pycher, Albert, 219. Pye, John, 290.
Quaganantuok, L. I., 22, 111, 118, 120. Quakers, children forbid marrying, 129 ;
bequests to, 181,182.186. Quarrelsome Neck, L. L , 896. Quaspeck. N. Y., o79. 397, 899. Queens Co., N. Y., 287, 249, 256, 262,
277, 288, 308, Quimby, Charles, 402. Quimby, John, 402. Quimby 's Neck, N. Y., 84. Qnogue, L. L, 50.
Rambout, Elias, 421. Rambout, Jane, 421. Rambout, Martha, 421. Rambout, Nathaniel, 421. Rambout, Samuel, 421. Ramsden, Hannah, 169. Ramsdcn, John, 14, 1()9. Ramsden, Mary, 169. Ransom, Jane, 258. Ransom, Mary, 258. Ransom, Rebecca, 258. Ransom, Robert, 258. Rapelye, Cathalina, l'A\. Rapelye, Jeronimus, 341. Rapelye, Joris. 459. Rasselaers. ChriHtina. 228, 231. Rattow, Margaret, 440. Rawlins. Edward, 3M, 39. Ray, John, 804. Ray, Paul, 202. Ray, Richard, 410. Baynor, Edward, 469.
Raynor, Elinbeth, 120.
Raynor, Hannah, 120.
Raynor, Isaac, 120.
Raynor, John, 120.
Raynor, Jonathan, 7.
Raynor, Joseph, 7, 120.
Raynor, Mr., 49.
Raynor, Martha, 7.
Raynor, Mary, 120.
Raynor, Samuel, 469.
Raynor. Thnraton, 6, 120.
Raynor^s Neck, L. I., 875.
Rca, Glarinon, 135.
Rea, John, 185.
Reacore, Abraham de, 46S.
Read, Edward, 85.
Read, Joseph, 390.
Read, Capt. Laurence, 205,206, 211,
380 Read, Robert, 323, 403. Reade, Jacob, 17.
Reade, Capt. Laurence, 223, 223, 34a Reade, Lawrence, 262. Reade, Mary, 287. Reder, Isaac, 38. Reder, Jacob, 38. Reder, Jeremy, 38. • Reder, John, 38. Reder, Joseph, 88. Redford, John, 115. Redwood, James, 220. Reed, John, 56. Reed, Joseph, 56. Reed, Sarah, 56. Reeve, 'Isaac, 37. Reeve, James, 37, 38, 129. Reeve, Mary, 25, 37, 38. Reeves, Albert C, 4*?6. Reformed Dutch Church, N. Y. City,
107, 139. Re^nald, John, 87. Reignor, James, 396. Reimer, Peter de, 265, Reisow, Samuel. 398. Rejean, Rene, 381. Remsen, Jeremias, 310. Rcmsen, Joris, 252. Renhaven, Nicholas, 272. Renhoven. Lncas, 260. Renhoven, Maritie, 260. Renhoven, Nicholas, 260. Rensselaerwiok, N. Y., 145, 146, 147. Repas, David D. B., 857. Requirer, James, 435. Reserichs. Eliza. 262. Reserichs, George, 262, 291. Return, ship, 244. Revell, Thomas, 223. Revenge, ship, 827, 430. Rhode Island, 26, 105, 289. Rhodes, Dr. Charles, 335. Rhodes, John, 134. Rich, John, 85. Richard, Paulus, 63. Richard, Paul, 63. 85, 143, 158, 188.
— See Richards, Paolua Richards, Edmund, 63.
Riohmrdi, Bliutwth. 63. RiohnnlB. John, 63. Riohuds, Jou&tbmD, 63.
254, 360, UOT. 277. -JIW. 866,466. 478. " Richinl*. Phiiiii. 153 Riobsrili, Surub. 04. Biohuili, Sti'pheii. :i37. Rich&rds, SuiMLnotili. 63. Richard.. Tlioma^, 63, 391. RiobardB, Tlnmian. ,lr.. tKI. Rich*rdaoii. Itrtlnal, lyl. Riohmrdnon, Eluxbeth, M. RUhudMa, Fnuois. S44. Ricbuiiwn. John. 4, M, 9S, 815. Ricbu-diDD, JoBe|>h, 65. RiobsrdaoD, Haithk, 64, 66. RiohardaoQ, Mu^r. «4,
i,WiII&«i»,g(t
RocbelU, Krano*, 151, $40.
RocIhwb;, L I.,240, 341,374, 8T!S,«I0.
RookluidCountf. N. Y., 213, »j0, MB.
Rockland Lkke. N. Y., 379.
Rode, Jobn, 4<!e.
RodeDbetgh, Bliubetb, SO, «i.
RodeubsTgh. Lactetia, SB, 91.
RadeDbergh. Lnou, 89.
Rodei, Eliiaheth. 4T4.
Rodea, John, 473,
Roiiid, Juhii. Jr. 473. 47i.
Ilwlfi, Kicl,Brd,47:f. 474.
Ro,lm»i), John. ;>1.';, 3'£i, 384. 449.
li,nincv, WilliBm. 56.
Itoe, David, 44H.
Roe. Bluabeth. 445.
Roe, John, 443.
lt.r>'
1, 443.
RicUrdnOD. William, Jr., 316. Rjcbbell. Add«. 100. Riohbell, Annie, 100. Riohbell. Eliubath, IM. Richbell, John. 0, n. 873. RicbbeU. Uarv, lOu. Ricbenian. ('a'tbaiine. 348. Richer, DaTii. 3S1. RiohmMi, Peter, 108. Ricbraond County. N. Y., 249. 364, 383, ^U. S.'>7, S.Vt, 3(«, 454. 468,
Rider, Jobn, 8. 11. SO. 71. 81. S9. 93.
R.,..!.<tTK. H.^[
i^H^l„(r~.-. siimh, -'ir,. *«, aw.
B<irf.-ir«.n, Rook', 1:%'., 187.
Rwl.iirMn. Roller, SOU.
R<iclof». Mr,. 147.
Roeloti, Wyutie. 135. 136,
Roelot»en,MBr».L'36.
RoKcra. Dr. Antlionv. 333.
Rogeia, C>pt. tieorgc, 311, 86S.
Rogen, Jobn. 379
Rogtr; Katberine. 333.
Rogera, Nokh. 22,
Rogers, Obadiah. 16. 43. 50. 113. I60L
Uogen. Ubadi»h. Jr., liS.
Rogen, Peter, 335.
Rogerg, Tbomas, 7&
komaiue. Siniuo, IU'4.
llgml-p
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Rider. Robert. 38. |
r{,.ml.„]t, FrntidF, 3S0, 455. |
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_Hirfer. ThomH, 36. |
-See Ki.mViit. |
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^Riemer. Willimn, 314. |
RomUiil |>i.Unt is;*, 380, |
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Rigg.. Mr.. 33. |
Rombouta. Catherine, 4.'53, 466, 460. |
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HlgSier, Ut.. B'S. |
Romboute, Franoia, 455. |
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Rinckhart. Jan. 447. |
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Rioters, nHotrnced, 77. |
RomboDte. Helena, 453, 465. |
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Rirard. Jane. 378. |
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Rivard, Uwi.. 379. |
Ronler, J..hii,ilir |
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Rivftcd. Mary. 378. |
R<>.n,vri, Si.uon J.,S10. |
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Robert, rilip. 149, 331. |
Romeyn. Sophia, 355. |
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Roberta, lteii}>min. 447. |
homeyn, W).mnnJ..S54. |
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RoberU. Daniel, 830. |
Roonio. Jan W.. 431. |
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RobcrU, Henry, S6t |
Hootni!, John, 810. |
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Robert., Janitle, 14S. |
Rooa. Adtic, JW7, |
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Roberta, Mary, 447. |
Hoo., Cnmelia, 154. |
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Roberta, l^uaanuh. 181. |
181. |
Ho,)», <.;arr.^tt J 190. |
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lUlfrt-... Th.,n,iia. 148. |
336. 257, |
BBS, Rooviierritt, 4.W |
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3-M, ::.'^i. ;is«. 4iii. |
Roo., (icrntJ.,l«, 134,397. |
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K..bir,, (.Vpl Jobn, 61. |
Boo., Getrilt J.. 154, 155, 323, 833, |
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Robin. Ura., 02. |
898. |
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Robin. I.land,L.L, 101. 37B. |
Rooa, .lubiiiK's, i.'.S. |
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IW,in". JuIju, tVi.433. |
Boo*. P.Hcr, -u:'-, 4o7. |
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H.>l.i.i'^..i, liaT,i,.|.284. |
Roo.; Po.«<!„ Lw. |
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Robinaon, George, 350. |
Room*, Hyman, 464. |
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KobinwD. John. 85. 158. 247. |
RooH. Ju, 401. |
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RobioBin, Joiyaa, 17. |
Boothaer, Jan, 4m |
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Robin.on. Mary, 324. |
Rwe, Lydia, 258, 387. Row, Ttomaa, 334. |
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Roae, WilUnumtie, SS». |
Romelt. Kioholu, 810. RoTCwell, Ricbud, 187. Bom. Ariiu, ^1. JtottiCT, IibelU 3S9. Rottier. Jxob. 36*. Rottier. jKob. Jr..S54. Rottier, Jabiel, 3M. Rou. AOIe. -J^ia. Bcu. Rev, Le*l». £!0, 338. Roa. Lewi*. Jr.,l!3S. itoai>by, Cbriitopber. SSO, S93. Rouiby. Buab,;)'^. Rooi. Hue Lb nil. » Royiil, ibip, at
Sukett, Richud, 300, 331, S89, 84& Hftokett. Riobkrd. Jr., 330. Saoketc Btieet, N. Y. City, BOft S»B«, L- 1,. 4U8. 8»i{Poiicl, L. L.im Sogipaiittck, L. I.. 49 111, H&
St. (
;. L.
^1!. 4JII, 4L!. St Jotin'fiCTwk,l>fl.,CS. fit. Irfiiu- France, 41!-*
Rndolpb. Bass, Roger. 3
aagb.C^toixK.,
RogfT 3", ««.
BJisbury, 1™,,,,*. ffi. SiG B56.
Skliabiiry, Mary, W X^
8»li8bory, Cjipt. Sylveiter, 8, 11, M, 78.
811, 2-}i Eklisbury, Hylve-ter. Jr., M. Salmnn, Elirabr'th, U.
Bnniboat,' Heienv 102', 18^, 1911, ie«, Bolmon; John. U.' &!/!. HaliDon. Katbuine, 5.
— S«B Tlomhont. Silmon, M»rj. 6.
Buinlioiit i«tcmt, 89,360. Sdmoa, Rebecos. &
RaiH»c, — , WS. B»lmon. S»rah, 4. 5, 6.
■"-- "■• " ' ,, Wiiluun, 4, S,
RuKoe. 8)uiiiiel. 107,121. Ruacoe. SuUi, 131. Ratooe. Williun, 131. Bnabmore, Anne. 4^ RnibmDra, Huy. ISO. Riuhmore. Thomai. 7, RnakaUii Neck, L I, SSa Rnuetl. Eliinbetb. 113. Bnnell, Oliver, lis. RnHell. Hicbard, 6, IS, 74. RuHpll. WillisiD. 113, 33.5. BuBH'll. WilUain. Jr., Iia Rii.«k™, (^Lisnmiali, 387. Bum. John
..-J. 19, aO, 84, 468. Riit^frs, (.iertie, 11)7. Rutsm, r„l, J,«Mb, 441. Kutten. John, 404 Ryuhe, Qprtrnde, 108. Ryobe. Hendrick. 108. Rycbe, Henry. IDS. Rycbo, Ida, 103. Rycbe, Jacob, 108. Rjehe, Janetie, 103. Byebrn, Henry, iSI. Bycknun, Peter, 866. Bydei. Jobn, It, U, 3K. 93. lOa
— »e« Bider. Bye. N. Y., 181,144, 14fi, 437, 4S3,4S4;
Indactinn of rector of ohnich in, S86,
409. Ryer, Matthew, 106. RyerM. George, SIR. Byene, Hannah, 2I& ByeiMD, Hartin, 4i6.
SuHet, Citpt. I'homaa, 61, 89. BalteiB, Cbarlee. Gl. Saltera. Harah, 64. HalUbary, Eliiabeth, 3. Saltubarr, William, 3. Salvey, Peter, I.'il. Samuel. Imm. a03. SsiDiiel. Judab, 310, 3(18. Hampson, Latimer, », 34. SanilHitfUjine, Jaoob, OS. SaD<l('i», El>ie, Sf-S. Sandera, Bobect. 368, Sandirg, Thomae, 368. Saudi •rwjii. Thoiiia.1, S;7, Sanaford. I-Ii ■ ■ ■ - -
I, Mar
136.
Sandfotd, Rob..., _.. Sandford. Capt. William, 40.
fiB,n.]y Point, N, Y.. «!>. HautcD. Lucaa. H3, 1»0. Sautvoort, J»coh A., 134. Sarphatina. Raohal, 31)9. Satterly, Hary. 51. Uatterly, William, 32. SL SouinliTs, Kle»Qor, 410. SauDdern, Elizabeth. 382. 8av»E,-, Halbrjck, :
Sayre. Der,
i, 16.
Sayre, Daniel, 10, IB, 460.
Bayre. D*nUl, Jr., 46a
Bayre, David. liiO.
Sayro, Eiibriiini, 4iiO.
Bayre, Pruucis, Hi. Itl, |18.
Sayro, llnniiah. Kl. 4W.
Bayre, Jab. IS, 60, 118, 118, l£e, 4Sa
Bayro, John, 439.
B^T"- Jotaph. 16, 426, 400.
HoheDck. Guritt, 408.
&oh«nok, Juike, 406.
Sohenok, Johanei, 413.
Sohenak, John, 406.
Balieock, Jahn M., 339.
ficliL-Htk, Knthnrine, 4(W,
8c be nek, MArgariCie. 4IM.
B<:iienuk, Hanin, 4Ub. 413.
Schenok, Haiytie. «8.
Bchenok. Nettie, 3:19, 408.
Bcbeook, Rucloir. 4U8,
Soiii^nDk. ItocloffsM., S3I.
E^;hfnak, Suah, 408.
ttehwiectady, N. Y., 41, 182, 141, 447,
44!t, 451,461. 465. 8ahei>niuM. AbraliBm, I6t. SchcpTDDHe. Adtio. !61. Sobeptnow, Anna, 161. SobepmoH, Dirck, 161. Bohepmose, Jtui J., 161. UobepmoEe, Joaptie, 161.
a, Sarah. 161.
I. Ryei, 448.
Scblcir
c, ;«5.
1,464.
I, Aeltie. 170,470. aohleotenhonit, Gerritt, ITO, 470. i-ctilwteiihnrst. AUda, 470. BcblHuMuhurat, B&ta. 470. BohleotenhDrot. Bliiabetb. 470. 8cbleotenhurit. Hel»g»Qt, 470. ScblectcnhuTBt, lUchel, 470. Soiilt'cttnhiirst, Yonde, 470.
Soboiitfii, l^nh. 137. Schricb, Muv, SSO. Sohiieh, Paulu«, 336. Schioope. Edwacd, 343. Scbnto, John, 76. Bchuylet. Abraham, ISO.
ftjhuylir! .\ii(li. (W.*-i7(i. BohujKr, Areiit, .'Ur,, i:^:;. Schuylr-r, Hrriii.lt, ;i|, 114,323,
330, S4'.i, "iS;, i'K). 4T0. echiiytcr, CaBparnii, SiU. Bcbuyltfr, Caialj-Qtie, 179, 180, Schuyler, Colonel, 413. Bobiiyler, DaTid, 1TB. Schuyler, David, Jr., ISO. Bohuyler, EUiabeth, iOt, '30S. Schuyler, Francis, 331. Schuyler, Gertrujd, 180.
Sehnjler, Jaeobni, 180. SohUTler. Janoke, IDS, 8SS. Sohnyter, John. 103. Sohnyler, Mariuet, 180, 979. Sohuyler, Hargareba. 335. Schuyler. Marr, 33S. Sehafler, Marvti,', IM. Sohuylra, MyNd<:rt, 386. 8<^let, PeWr, lOJ, iTfl, 180,
RchiiyW. Peter D..4T0, Scbnyler, Philiii. W. 133. 107,
a08, U14, 33S, 44^. 44H. 4^ Sohiiyl", Raobel, mv Hohuyler, Robert, es, 98. Schuyler. Willi™, 103. Scotia. N. Y.,44H. Scott. John. 'i'X. Smidder, John, o3. Soadder, Har*. U. Seuddcr, Thonua. 19, 33. Sonttlo Hole, L L, 118, llfl, 1 Beaborough, Jamea. ITO. Seabrook. Jamei. 14a Heabtooke, M.ry. 37. Seabrookfl, Thonia., Sfl, S7. Heamau, Benlomin, 349. 390, S Hoaman, John. ],'■», S4B.
I, Match
351.
Seaman, Nathan Seaman. Richard. 3'iO. %1, 8fr Seaman, Samuel, &'S0. Beunaa, Bolamon, 350, 31S, 48 Seaman, Solomon, Jr.. 810. Seaman, Thoman, 349, 1^, 2(1 Searina, Add, 376. Neanng. John, 316. 317, ST«. S Si'aiiiig. Simon, 460. Rebonack N'ecV. L. L, 411. Hebra, Clemeat. 34a Sebra, James, 2V}. Srhrig, CorneliUB, 214. Seoum, Comelii J..I02. Seeley, Mary, S, Seeley, Capt. Robert, 9, Seger, Comoli«e, 3fiR, Sf^ree, Comeliie, 8S.
34i.
iraad Bond Self, William. S.'iO. Seller'! Meek. L. L. 38. 55, 2BI Sellwood, John. 406, Heliby, John, :i77. Beldby, Sarah, 377. Selvnui. Rev, Heuriena. 311,
344, 371, STJ. 8elynn», Margarotta, 311. Semphill, Hi^, 115. 8em»on, Robert, 16 Senior, Iiaac. 313. 313. 8epoQaak,L.L.4D, SO, 111,11 Berhy, Anthony, 360, Ml. Serby,JaH)bui, 350.351. Horby, Josyntle. 35(1, S5l, Berby, Kalhcrine, 351. Serix, TitDi, sa
INDEX.
609
itierring, John, 286.
Setauket, L. L , 81, 51, 56, 57, 4fiQl
Sexton, Greorge, 1^.
Shaokerly, Elizabeth, 68w
Shackerlej, Eltie, 466.
Shaokerly. John, 63, 210, 466.
Shaokerly, Sarah, 63.
Shackerley, Sanannah, 466.
Shaokerly, William, 68, 466.
Shaokerlev, William, Jr., 466.
Shanks, MaUhew, 202.
Sharpas, Elizabeth. 441.
Sharpaa, William. 2g7, 881, 441.
Sharpe, Adry, 109.
Sharpe, Au(ky, 166,
Sharpe, John, 25, 28, 109, 156, 166.
Sharpe. Robert, 179.
Sharpe, William, 349.
Shaw, Elinor, 137.
Shaw, Frances, 187.
Shaw, Robert, 137.
Shedine, John, 330.
Shedine, Mary. 330.
Shedwell, England. 94,
Sheep Way. N. Y. City. 14a
Shelter Island, N. Y., 27, 104, 105, 112,
263, 264, 274. 327, 407, 43«. Shelton, Robert, 318, 356, 886. Sheltron, Alice, 386. Shephard, John. 379, 380, 392. Shelton, Alice, 386. Shelton. Robert, 318, 356, 886. Shephard. John, 379, 380, 392. Sheppard, John. 424, 480, 441. Sheppard. Nathaniel. 435. Sheppey, England, 358. Shinnecock ^eck, L. I., 120. Shippen, Edward. 203. Shipton, England. 186. Shirer, Ralph. 363. Shoemakers Pasture, N. Y. City, 212,
223. Sholden, John, 66 Shopel, William, 270. Shrewsbury, N. J., 181, 238, 255,449. Shiick, Maria, 270, 271. Shuerts, Margaret, 09. Shuerts, Olphert, 99. 343. Shabler, Cornelis J., 467. Shute, John, 76. Shutt, John, l^S. Shntt, Richard, 135. Shwarts, Olphert, 273. Sibley, Wm., 804. Sickles, Zacharias, 90. Sille, Nicasias de, 246. SiUe, Tryntie, 246. SUver, value of, 101, 197, 230, 231, 270,
278, 289, 293, 810, 812, 313, 815, 820,
822 331 Silvester, Ann, 105, 275. Silvester, Benjamin. 105. Silvester, Brinley, 274. SUvester, ConsUnt, 104, 105, 268, 264,
274. Silvester, Elizabeth, 105, 263, 264, 275. Silvester, Giles, 105, 264, 296.
Silvester, Grizell. 104, 106.
Silvester, Joshua, 105.
Silvester, Mary, 275.
Silvester, Merey, 105, 275.
Silvester, Nathaniel, 104, 105, 112, 264,
274. Silvester, Nathaniel, Jr., 275. Silvester, Patience, 105, 275. SUvester, Peter, 105, 263, 274, 275.
— S>oe Sylvester. Simkam, Mary, 341. Simkam, Peter, 152, 341. Simkins, Nicholas, 472. Simmons, Ruth, 199. Simons, Thomas, 358. Sinclair, Anna, 894. Sinclair, Maria, 3M. Sinclair, Robert, aV), S94. Skaats, Reynier, 142. Skelton, Robert, 187. Skidmore, Abigail, 106. Skidmore, John, 106. Skidmore, John, Jr., 106. Skidmore, Joseph, 106. Skidmore, Thomas, 65, 106. Slackboom, Jeffrew A., 41. SLiter. Mary, 398. Slater, Thomas, 198, 206.
— See Slaughter. Slatter, Abraham, 115. Slatter, Elizabeth, 184. butter, Mr., 184 Slatter, Martha, 184. SUughter, CoL Henry, 179-184, 186, 187,
189, 190, 192, 898. SUughter. Mary, 189, 893. SUves, arrival of. 83, 84; value of, 91,
196. 207, 254. 271, 274, 288, 289. 295,
298, 817, 318, 320, 822, 326. Sleade, Margery, 306. Slegbt. Hendrick. 232. Sleght, Henry, 214. Sle^h, Charles. 365. Slider, Tyman, 115. Sloat Lane, N. Y. City, 204, 415. Sloo, FransP., 467. Sloss, John, 443. Sluys, Laurence Z., 138. Slnys, Annatie. 133. Slyck stedge, N. Y. City, 236. Smart, John, 802, 329, 380. Smart, Robert, 380. Smiles, John, 187. Smith, Abigail. 122. Smith, Abraham, 9. Smith, Anne. 104. Smith, Anna, 287. Smith, Benjamin, 822. Smith, Caetjie, 296. Smith, Charles J., 411. 412, 413. Smith, Clark, 2CU Smith. Ebenezer, 312. 813. Smith, Edward. 20. Smith, Elizabeth, 875. Smith, Glorianna, 412. Smith, Hannah. 92. 268, 421, 469, 470. Smith, Henry, 410, 411, 418.
Smith. I Bmith, J Smith, J Smith, I Smith. J Smith, ,1 Smith, d Bmith.J Smith, J Smith, ,
Boldien. ooart-mkrtial of, TS, 73, SO;
Lodeatl
17.
Smith,
Smith,
•Smith,
Bciiith,
. JonathkQ, --fJ. lUI, S8T. 4S^. 421. 1, Jonathan (Itock). 12T. ta.Jaaatliaa, Jr., IBS. D, Joteph, m, 107, m, 137, St6. I. 421.
b, JoMph, Jr.,403. b, Judith, ft!, 1, Katharine. 308.
, 9i. SOS. son. 996. :U}l.410.4lg,41S,4at.
m. aoH, aw, 4sa
Smith, I Smith, > Smith. 1 Smith, Margarrt Smith, MaiOia, ) Smith, Marj. V&, Smith, Haat«, 2
Smith. Nehemiah, 2T, ]»3, 4f4
Smith. (.Iliuliah, t1It,
Smith, Petet, LM. I'Jl. 4Ta
Smith, riili;,,, ^1.^, in;., ■;|«,a40,S96.
Smith, Philip. Jr.. 3<.«.
Smith, Itichard, 1 13, 4'JO, 437.
Smith, Samuel. 81, Hi. V35.
|
Smith |
Wait, y^; 469 |
||
|
Smith |
William, 81, |
310, S-i6, 340, |
|
|
8B4, |
|||
|
Smith |
1,379. |
||
|
Smith |
Hnu. William |
li |
11, 101, |
|
Smith |
Col. Williun |
manor at St |
|
|
Geo |
Se.-L.l..>^l. |
a |
»ie, 410. |
|
Smith |
William H , 4 |
413. |
|
|
Smithfield. L. I., 113 |
1, HMwL._. _
Bnedicor. Genit. ^KiH Sncdicor, Willimantie, 358. Snethin. Mirj. .W. Snethm, Nichalaa, K. Snooks. AiiIhdTiv 77, 80. Snowfall. Martha. 30A. Snowffll. Thomas, 308. Snowaell, William, 340. Sooiet}', aliip. 30.
juty. Md., 61. Songeam. laaao, 303. BopaU. William, 230. Sanrmain,S,.3ga. Southamj.ton, L. I., I. 8. 8. 16-19. M
43, 43, 4.->, 40. 49. .W-58. S8. 60. 112,
113,11.'., ml, VAK 124-13«. 131, IM,
169, SM. 336, SIS, XsS. S45, S48, 406,
413, tan. 428. 460, 461). Sonthgate, Bngland, 466. Bouthold, Ii L.3. 4. 5. %, 86.29-31.^
87.40.43. 51. 62, 105, 110. 111.975.
Sas. 83&, 820, 413, 426. 438, 434. 48S-
436, 47«. Spaniah piitolci, lalue n(, 207. Specie, value of. 97. 370. 271. 3T8, 815,
S3t,32<l. 337, 330, 46G. Speelnui.I^rd, 3H). Speglit. Mary. 444 Speght, Thoinaa, 444. Speght. Thomaa, Jr.. +44. Bpeeht, William. 444. SltiLght. Capt. Thomaa. 400. Bpenmr, Chriitopher, 14. Spencer. Edward, 376. Upancer, Jamea, 2(», 343. Spenoer. Jane. 276, 2S7. Spenoer, Samuel, 287. Bpicer . Hamuel, 9, 52, 69, 117, 118, E4*.
y99. 470. Spider, Thomaa. 14. Sprang. John. 92- «l..«tt, John, 165. 163.2.14,370,871,877,
278. Spratt. Maria. 270. 371 , 277. Sqaaah Neok. L. I., 8flL Staat huya Une, N. T. City. 144. Stnata, Abraham, 76, 369. Staata, Richard, 98. Staata, Samuel, 100. 188, 303, 301, SOS,
435, 455. StaaU, Sarah, 401. Stacfa, Peter. 230. SUinbroiigh. EliiibMb, S75. Stanud'a Neck, li. L.39e. fllaaton. Thomaa, 93. Htiiplelan, Jane, 363. Stnpktoa. Robert, 311, 363. 8taikcy. Edward. &4, 85. 88. 8Urr. JoHiaa. S3, rttarU. Alli«rt, %». StatenLibna. N. T.. 10,17,24, 40.46,
4U, 54. 57. 3:2, 04, 1'33. 158, 1«3, 1W,
330, 267. 20S. 330, 333, SW. 88.1, 887
•-*, 403, 404, 41)S, 445. 446, 4S^ 4M{
Pteo Statham, Thon
Stead. \
11,406.
Stebbina. Hary. 3SS. Stede, Edwin. 43. Bteenwvck, fiT. SteanwTck, Comal ia. S5, S 141, 150, 168, !1U. 311.
Stepheni, OUyar. 3S2. 8t«pheiu. Capt. Robert. 353. BtepfacDK. Aunnd. SOI. StciilifTiH, Tiumm*. ri2, a'J6. Stpphi tison, c"hBritj, i(*}. Slfpney, Kngland, -JiTi, 367, 39 -> HteTeni, Cattdioa. Oft Storena. Coert, 40S. Stevena. Goeaen. 240. Bteveni., JutoeUe. 2KI. 8t«veiu, Juditb. 240. 8t«Tens. JobD, 9». 103. Stevens. Mu-
- Stevf Rtav
, Thori
=, llM.
StooktoQ. Ricbard. .^T, (60.
8toke«, M»rij»ret, :!47.
Stokes, Ricbard. 34T, M9.
Btony Brook. L I,.41B.
Htoathorr. Gvrritt, l:9r,. 40D, 409, 445.
BtootLop. Gcititt. S'.-O.
Storin. Dirok. 165. Storms, Dirok, aW. SUirmo. Millie. SS. Story, Knooh, i**- Bt.>rv, Merey, 344. Stoi7, PatieDM. »S. 344., ■' *, Rotwrt, 85, "■■■ "■
8te«_ . .._.
BtereDten, Hary. 15. BM*«DB«n. Janetie. 400.
Stevenoen, Lncai, 409. 8t«vei]KD, Thomai, 14. 8te»cniion, Coert. .106. SteTenwn. Edward. 41. StovenBon, Iu*o. 203. Bterenson, Janettie. 157, 963. SteTtnaoa, JohaoeB. 15T. 356. Stevenson, Joho. -433. SteveiiHiii, JonHtfaan, 89S. Stevenson, Jonathan, Jr.. 398. Stevensiitl. Margarei -~
i. 157, i
467.
Stewart. Alcinmler, 380.
StickUndi Neck. L. 1., OO,
StiekliD. Jobu, '.M.
BtOl, William. 115.
StUlwoll, Annr, :.'4, 404.
Btillwell, Elia*. 123.
Stillwell. Franoea. 404.
Millwell, Jeremiab. 24.
Stillwell, Jobn. 330. 3.57, 366, 404.
Btillwell. Jonathan, sa».
Stillnell. Martha, KM. 4C6,
Btillwell, Miitv. :«0. 404. 4M.
StiUxell, S,o(,;lu. 17, 34, 133, 380, 40(,
Btillwell, Tboma*. 2TI, 350, 360, 404,
4M. Stillwell. Thomas. Jr., 330. 404. Stirlicig. Earl of, 5. Btiven, Robert, 451
Htory, t -fee
Btoiei
^44.
Stout, Joiin. S05. BtDntrnburgrh. Luoaa. 215. Btonlenbargh. Peter, HI, 138, 144. tttontcnbnrEb. Tobins. 21&, 233. Btoutenburgb. WvDtie, 214. Stootboff, Elbert 'K., 3J6, 226. StoutholT, Barab. 225. 'itraEtmaker. Jan D., SBl.
Bti
.rang.
Daniel
HtratSiril, Conn . 51, 265, 435, Stredti, Randall, 300. Strain g. Charlotte. 437. Btreing. Daniel. 4:17. Btretbon, Eliiabelb. 40. Btretton. Jobn, 114. Btretton. Richard, 40. Striddelli. Gabriel. 311. Btrotben "
Btraddles, _. . . BtruddlcB. Kathai Btruddlea. Nriltie
■iel T., !
338.
Btrychor. Peter, 301. Btryeher, Robert. 301. Btryoker, Catharine. 4-18. Btrycker, Cornelina, 458. Btrycker. Eyda. 458. Btrycker. Geeaie. 4.58. Btryoker. Gerritt, 458. Strieker, Jacob, 13 Btrycker. Jaoobna. 458. Btrycker. Jeannettie, 458. Btiyeker, Maria, 4.58.
Itrycker, Wcj-nt
. 4!*.
iryker, ('apt. Peter. 413. Stnart. Aleiander. 404. Htudta, Dr. Jacob. 14T. BtuFRee. Tboniaa. 416.
Btnyreaant. Balthaiar L., 140. BtnyTennt. Catliarine, 140. Stnyieaant Chapel, N. Y. City, 138,
512
INDEX,
8ta3rTe8ant, Gerardas, 2M.
Stayreunt, Isaac, 148, 160.
Btuyvesant, Jacob, 148.
Btuyvesant, Johanes, 148.
Stuyvesant, John. 148.
Stuyveaant, Judith, 188, 189, 140, 245.
Stuyvesant, Lucas, 148.
Stuyveaant, Mary. 148.
Btuyvesant, Nicholas, 188, 246, 2W.
Btuyvesant, Nicholas W., 189, 140, 47a
Btuyvesant, Peter, 138, 189, 140, 170,
Btuyvesant, Petrus, 22, 294.
Btuyvesant Tomb, N. Y. City, 130, 14a
Btyles, Thomas, .57.
Btymetts, Antie, 881.
Btymetts, Benjamin. 281.
Btymetts, ChnstofeUs, 281.
Btymette, Gerittse, 281.
Btymetts, Johanes. 281.
Btymetts, Mary, 281.
Btymetts, Urselina, 281.
Bnffolk County, England, 442.
8 ;llivan, Daniel, 115.
Sundall, Goodman, 28.
Bunderland, Katherine, 5.
Bunderland, Matthew, 5.
Supply, ship, 178.
Burmam, 178, 179, 327, 415.
Bnris, John, 326.
Button, Ambrose, 48, 465.
Button, Joseph, 7, 159.
Button, Joseph, Jr., 150.
Swan, Anue, 410.
Swan, Charles, 410.
Swan, Elizabeth, 410.
Swan, Sarah, 458.
Swan, Thomas, 410.
Swan, Tice, 4.58.
Swanrihott Creek, Va. , 61.
Sweetenham, John, 410.
Swimer, Anthony, 67.
Swineck, Samuel. 117.
Swinton, Isaac, 149.
Bwitz, Abraham, 452, 461.
Switz, Ariante, 4.52, 461.
Bwitz, ComeUus, 452, 461.
Bwitz, Isaac, 451. 452, 461.
Bwitz, Isaac, Jr. , 461.
Bwitz, Jacob, 451, 452, 461.
Bwitz, Nicholas I., 452, 461.
Switz, Rebecca, 452, 461.
Bwitz, Simon, 461.
Switz, Susannah, 451, 452, 461.
Swortt, G., 465.
Sydenham, G^rge, 294.
Sylvester, Brinley, 899, 407.
Sylvester, Giles, 425, 427, 428, 420, 438,
434 438. Sylvester, Grizzell, 27, 84, 407. Sylvester, Margaret, 407. Sylvester, Mary, 890. Sylvester, Nathaniel. 27, 84. 407. Sylvester, Nathaniel, Jr. , 407.
Symes, Lancaster, 202, 242, 245,824. 827, 830, 832, 877.
Symkam, John, 310. Bymons, Elizabeth, 377. Symons, Solomon, 377. Bymons, Solomon, Jr., 877. Sympkam, Maritie, 341. Sympkam, Peter, 152, 341.
Tallman, John, 266, 440.
Tanner, John, 466.
Tanner, Nicholas, 2, 466.
Tan Pitts, N. Y. City, 222, 223.
Tarrytown, N. Y., 373.
Tatham, John, 223.
Taylor, Abigail, 370.
Taylor, Abraham, 404.
Taylor, Andrew, 295.
Taylor, Edward, 191, 199.
Taylor, Ephriam, 289, 312.
Taylor, George, 151.
Taylor, Henry. 26, 28, 403, 443, 4C5.
Taylor, John, 94.
Taylor, Joseph, 116, 425, 447.
Taylor, Mary, 116.
Taylor, Matthew, 151.
Taylor, Nicholas, 62.
Taylor, Samuel, 95, 151, 270.
Telier, Christina le, 17.
Teller, Andrees, 441.
Teller, Andrew, 102, 103, 293, 352.
Teller, Andrew, Jr., 98, 352.
Teller, Andries, 352, 3.53.
Teller, Andries, Jr., 352.
Teller, Anna M., 102, 276, 801.
Teller, Caspar, 103.
Teller, Christina, 275, 276, 801.
Teller, Helena, 102, 188, 455.
Teller, IsUy, 891.
Teller, Jacob, 102, 275, 276, 301.
Teller, Janackie, 335.
T«^ller, Janeke, 102.
Teller, Margaret, 852, ^58.
TeUer, Maria, 348.
Teller, Maiy, 102, 103, 321. 3:^, 336.
Teller, Oliver, 352.
Teller, Sophia, 352, 853.
Teller, Susannah, 335.
Teller, WUUam, 79, 102, 103, 188. 226,
227, 236, 256, 321, 835, 8.52, 358, 355,
859, 406, 4.55. Teller, William, Jr., 102, 276. Ten Broeck, Dirck W., 132. Ten Broeck, Hendrick, 424. Ten Broeck, Hendrick W., 247, 473. Ten Broeck, Morice, 144. Ten Broeck, Wessel, 143. Ten Eyck, Altie, 394. Ten Eyck, Coenradt, 10, 148, 144. - Ten Eyck, Coenradt, Jr., 148, 144. Ten Eyck, Conrad, 21. Ten Eyck, Dirck, 143, 144, 209, 311, 815,
316, 342, 368. Ten Eyck, Ht ndrick, 143, 144. Ten Eyck, Jacob, 144. Ten Eyck, Maria, 144. Ten Eyck, Matthias, 143, 144. Ten Eyck, Morice, 144. Ten Eyck, Tobias, 148, 144, 394.
INDEX.
613
Teniz, Sanh, 210. Terbont, John, 310. Terhnnen, Jan, 409, 445. Terry, Abigail, 35, 86. Terry, Gapt. Christopher, 205. Terry, Daniel, 25, 26. Terry, Elizabeth, 25. Terry, Frances , 205. Terry, Gersham, 36, 434. Terry, John, 36, 205, 206, 211. Terry, Mary, 25. Terry, Nathaniel, 86. Terry, Richard, 5, 85. Terry, Richard, Jr., 36. Terry, Robert, 13, 15. Terry, Ruth, 25. Terry, Samuel, 86. Terry, Sarah, 205.
Terry. Thomas, 5, 25, 86, 88. 827, 484. Terry, Thomas, Jr., 25. Teny's Point, L. L, lOa Tessemaker, Abraham, 826, 827, 428. Teunis, Hillegarde. 422. Teunisen, Arent, 107. Teunisen, Dirok, 108, 165. Teunisen, Husannah, 107. Teunisen, Weyntie, 107, Tews Neck, L. I., 108. Thauvett, Mary 8., 399. Thauvett, Peter, 399. Thaxter, Joseph, 405. Thaxter, Mary, 405. Theal, Joseph, 409. Theobald, John, 196, 240, 262. Theunisen, Ariante, 467. Theunisen, Dirck, 467. Thibon, Jaoob, 858, ^59, 460. Thomas, Capt. Charles, 802. Thomas, Jeanne, 89. Thomas, Jobancs, 429. Thomas, John. 401, 441. Thomas, Josyntie, 350, 471. Thommasen, John, 10. Thomaston, Mr. , 54. Thompson, Gabriel, 285, 258. 265, 811. Thompson, John, 20, 234, Thong, Walter, 406, 450. Thorn bill, Thomas, 202. Thome, Eliza, 268. Thome, Hannah, 322, 405, 440. Thome, Jonathan, 443. Thome, Joseph, 15. Thome, Margaret, 440. Thome, Mary, 440. Thome, Phebe, 328, 440. Thome, Richard, 328, 440. Thome, Winifred, 440. Thorahill, Thomas, 290. Thorold, Ann, 392. Thorold, Cieorge, 391. Thorpe, Thomas, 51. Throckmorton, Alice, 160, 184, 185. Throckmorton, Deliverenoe, 185. Throckmorton, Job, 185. Throckmorton, John, 160, 184, 185. Throckmorton, Joseph, 160, 184, 185, 386.
Throckmorton, Joseph, Jr., 160, 185. Throckmorton, Mr., 81. Throckmorton, Patience, 185. Throckmorton, Rebecca. 185. Throckmorton, Barah, 185. Throgmorton, Ellioe, 869. Throppe, Peter, 3. Thurber, John, S5. Thurston, Joseph, 24, 897. Tiddman, Thomas, 8. Tiebout, Jan, 182, 418, 419. Tiebout, John, 471. Tillier, William, 268. Tillon, John, 52. Tillyer, WiUiam, 387. 888. Tilton, John, 52. Tilton, John, Jr.,299. Tilyer, WilUam, 445. TindaU, Mari^aret, 180. Tindall, Richard, 180. Tiner, Roger, 466. Tinker, Elizabeth, 248. Tinker, Mary, 248. Tinker, Richard, 248. Tinton, N. J. , iron works, 181 , 182. Tippetts, George, 35. Tippetts, Mehitabel, 84. Titus, Abial, 65.
Titus, Content, 65, 101, 169,806, 882. _ Titus, Edmund, 65. Titus, Hannah, 65. Titus, John. 65. Titus, Samuel, 18, 19, 65. Titus, Susannah, 65. Toe, Margaret, 38. Tohier, John, 410. Tolapidle, England, 4C6. Tom, WiUiam, 28, 62. Tommasen, John, 10. Tompkins, Anne, 472. Tompkins, Elizabeth, 471, 472. Tompkins, John, 135, 471. \
Tompkins, Marv, 472. Tompkins, Nathaniel, 62, 471, 472. Tompkins, Rebecca, 472. Tooker, Mr., 128, 129. Tooker, William, IW. Toose, Michael, 304. Toovey, John, 75, 76. Topping, Daniel, 437. Topping, Elnathan, 116. Topping, Hannah, 111, 460.-^ Topping, Jeremiah, 460. ' Topping, John, 19, 1 14. ^ Topping, Thomas, 19^48, 111, 812, 825,
326. Torrs. Class A., 280, 281. Tortugas Island, 3. Totens, Elizabeth, 443. Totens, Mary, 443. Totens, Patience, 443. TothiU, Edward. 414. Tothill, Hyla, 414. Tothill, James, 459. Tothill, Janettie. 414. Tothill. Jeremiah, 103, 127, 178, 812,
313, 817, 818, 380, 414, 415.
614
INDEX.
TothUl, Mary, 414.
Toase, Michael, 255.
Townley, Richard, 184, ia5.
Townsend, Alice, 478.
Townsend, Elizabeth, 12, 106.
Townsend, Esther, 432.
Townsend, Hannah, 432.
Townsend, Henry, 106, 428, 432.
Townsend, Jacob, 106.
Townsend, James, 106, 473.
Townsend, Job, 478.
Townsend, John. 106, 192, 251, 298, 818,
828,885.423,431,432. Townsend, John B., 28. Townsend, Mary, 28, 38. Townsend, Mordecai, 28. Townsend, Richard, 12, 316. Townsend, Roger, 28, 38. Townsend, Thomas, 28, 122. Trail, Walfort, 812. Travin, Richard, 291. Treadwell, Hannah, 326. Treadwell, John, 126, 156, 826, 490, 421,
470. Tredwell, Hannah, 326, 421. Tregona, Heniy, 360. Trent, Holland, 66. Trevalle, Hannah, 110. Trinity Church, N. Y. City, 101, 286,
339. Troublesome, L. I., 49. Trubelcall, France, 89. Truman, Busanah, 451. Tucker, John, 33. Tudor, John, 109, 117. 198, 238, 254, 281.
302, 310, 356, 431. Tunisen, Ariante, 212. Tunisen, Dirck, 212. Tunnell, Nathaniel, 61. Turford, Theophilus, 92, 137. Turk, Anthony J.. 25. Turner, Daniel, 403, 417. Turner, Daniel, Jr., 417. Turner, Laurence, 9. Turner, Margaret, 417. Turner, Martha, 9, 417. Turner, Mary, 417. Turner, Rebecca, 417. Turner, William, 416. Turneur, Jacob, 419. Turpe, Jacob, Jr., 358. Tyler, Matthew, 63. Tyndall, Deborah, 203, 208, 273, 282. Tyndall, Frances, 273. Tyndall, Thomas. 203, 208, 278, 282. Tymans, Elsie, 60. Tuthill, John, 166. Tuttle, John, 112, 130.
UUter County, N. Y., 150, 192, 197, 264,
441. Underbill, Ann, 835. Underbill, Elizabeth, 31. Underbill,' Humphrey, 141, 199. Underbill, John, 31, 184. Underbill, Mary, 141. Unity, ship, 178. 808, 804, 871.
Urqnehart, Rev. William, 889. 390, 893.
4Ul. Utrecht, Holland, 297, 855.
Valentine, Richard, 28.
Valleau, Stephen, 197, 198.
Van Allen, Mar}-, 102.
Vanbaal, Henry, 456.
Van Bomell, Aeltie, 221.
Van Bomell, Amitie, 220, 221.
Van Bomell, ComeUus, 22\.
Van Bomell, Elizabeth, 221.
Van Bomell, Hendrick, 60.
Van Bomell, John H. 220.
Van Bomell, Lyndert, 221.
Van Bomell, Patrestie, 221.
Van Bommell, Amitie, 235.
Van Bommell, Hendriok. 24.
Van Bommell, Jan H., 21. 285.
Van Borkelow, Herman, 468.
Van Borsum, Anne, 120, 121, 225, 226.
Van Borsum, Barent, 358.
Van Borsum, Cornelius, 120, 123, 225,
226, 247, 436 474. Van Borsum, Egbert, 436^ Van Borsum, Gritie, 357. Van Borsum, Hendrick, 336, 358, 474. Van Borsum, Henry, 247, 256, 436. Van Borsum, Margaret, 314. Van Borsum, Margareta, 857. Van Borsum. Mary, 436. Van Borsum, Harab, 121. 225. Van Borsum, Tiraon, 60, 121, 856, 814,
357, 389, 436, 474.
— See Van Bursum. Van Brommeil, Jan H., 80. Van Brestede, John J., 218. Van Brugh, Catharine, 89, 93. VanBrugh, D.,446. Van Brugh, Johanes, 12, 46, 47, 48, 60,
61, 89793, 139, 140, 141, 194, 195. 204,
266. Van Brugh, Johanes, Jr., 90, 94. Van Brugh, Mary, 61. Van Brugh, Peter, 89. 90, 94, 865, 489. Van Brugh, Sarah, 865. Van Brunt, Cornelius, 447. Van Brunt, Joost, 447. Van Bnlderen, Gertrude, 109. Van Bursum, 247, 474, Van Bursum, Cornells, 247, 474 Van Bursum, Egbert, 247. 256, 474. Vau Bursum, Hendriok. 886, 474. Van Bursum, Henry, 247, 266. Van Bursum, Man;aret, 266. Van Bursum, Maria, 247, 256, 474. Van Bursum, Timon, 256, 474. Van Carstrant, Anatie, 878. Van Carstrant, Jacob, 878. Van Carstrant, Jacob, Jr., 878. Van Cleef, Jan, 231. Van Clem, John, 57. Van Clyff, Cornelia, 212. Van Clyffe, Dirct 188.
—See Van der Clyflfe. Van Cortlandt, Ann, 96, 859. Van Cortlandt, Anna M., 849.
INDEX.
516
Van Cortlandt, OomeluL 9S.
Van Cortlandt, Elizabeth. 96.
Van Cortlandt, Eva, d72, 873.
Van Cortlandt, Gertrude, 08, 859.
Van Cortlandt. Jacob, 95.
Van Cortlandt, Jacoboa, 85, 98, 108,
852, a53, 372, 373, 44a Van Cortlandt, Jobanes, 96, 295, 849,
359. Van Cortlandt, John, 414. Van Cortlandt, Katharine, 96. . Van CortUndt, Margaret, 9& Van Cortlandt, Mary, 96. Van Cortlandt, Oliver, 98. Van CorUandt, Olof, 373. Van CortUndt, Olof S., 219. Van Cortlandt, Philip, 98, 878. Van Cortlandt, Stephanas, 9, 91, 98, 136,
152, 1«6. 192, 196. 369, 271, 272. 274^ Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 96, 168, 177,
198, 212, 268, 2ii5, 289, 298, 300, 470. Van Cortracht, Cornelius, 415. Van Cortracht, Cretie, 415. Van Cowenhoven, Jacob, 163, 164 Van Cowenhoven, Jolumes, 1^, 163, 164,
213, 253. Van Ck>wenhoTen, Sarah, 163. Van Curlaer. Benony, 152. Van Dam, Rip, 98, 196, 202, 204, 229,
230, 326, 343, 406, 440, 459. Vanden burgh, Henry, 246. Vandenburgh, Mariana, 246. Vanderbeck, Abraham, 435. Vanderbeck, Anna M. , 435. Vanderbeck, Burger, 435. Vanderbeck, Catharine, 829, 435. Vanderbeck, Conradus, 435. Vanderbeck, Conradus, Jr , 435. Vanderbeck, Cornelia. 329. Vandetbeck, Elsie, 435. Vanderbeck, Isaac. 435. Vanderbeck, Jacob, 4^S5. Vanderbeck, Jan, 424. Vanderbeck, John, 435. Vanderbeck, Paulas, 435. Vanderbergh, Cornelia, 186, 167. Vanderbergh, Dirck, 269, 270. Vanderburgh, Cornelius, 280. Vanderburgh, Hendriok J. , 246. Vanderbusch, Cornelias, 206. Van der CUffe, Geesie, 236, 237, 279. Van der Ciiffe, Katharine, 236. Van der Clyffe, Cornelia, 212. Van der Qyffe, Dirck, 166, 212, 286,
237 279. Van der civff, John D., 287. Van der Chrff, Maria, 237. Vaadergriff, Paulus L., 12. Vandergrift, Christian, 104. Vandernave, Cornelia, 362. Vanderhave, Elizabeth, 862. Vanderhenile, Abraham, 868, 869. Vanderheuile, Catharine, 869. Vanderhenile, Eliaabeth, 869. Vanderheuile, Femitie, 369. Vanderheuile, Hendriok, 869. Vanderheuile, Jobanes, 869.
Vanderheuile, Maria, 869. Vanderhoome, Cornelias, 810. Vanderhoome, Elizabeth, 810. Vanderhays, Solomon, 839. Vanderkuyl, Cornelias, 486l Vanderkuyl, Elizabeth, 486. Vanderkuyl, Mary, 436. Vanderkuyl, Neeltie, 486. Vanderliphorst. Elizabeth, 217. Vandermulin, Frans J., 357. Vandermulin, John, 8&7. Vandermulin, Katharine, 857. Vanderpool, Cornelia, 110. Vanderpool, Elizabeth, 102. Vanderpool, Hannah, 219. Vanderpool, Mary, 308. Vandersluys, Emmerantie, 154. V^dersl]^ck, John, 831. Vanderspiegel, Hendriok, 869. Vanderspiegel, Jacobus, 230, 894. Vanderspiegel, Jobanes, 869. Vanderspiegel, Laurence, 10 Vanderspiegel, Maria, 369. Vanderveen, Cornelius, 60. Vanderveen, EUizabeth, 478. Vanderveen, Margaretta, 60, 61. Vanderveen, Peter C, 60. Vanderveen, Timothy, 60. Vandervliet, Dirck J., 92. Van der Weyde, Kathrina A., 278. Vanderwoert, Joris A., 141. Vandewater, Abraham, 368, 436. Vandewater, Albertus, 99. Vandewater, Angeltie, 357. Vandewater, Anne, 133. Vandewater, Dirck J. , 188. Vandewater, Evert, 473. Vandewater, Henrica, 473. Vandewater, Jacobus, 35, 162, 281, 282,
458. Vandewater, Jobanes, Jr., 357. Vandewater, Peter, 1.33, 473. Vandewater, Petemell, 99. Van Duyckhings, John, 239. Van Duyn, Abraham, 423. Van Duyn, Ashe, 423. Van Duyn, Cornelius, 423, 424. Van Duyn, Denyse, 423. Van Duyn, Genritt, 325, 423. Van Duyn, Jackominie, 423. Vandyes, Jan Tommasen, 10. Van Dyck, John, 210, 281, 282. Van Dycke, Magdalena, 272, 879. Van Dyke, Aliace, 856. Van Dyke, Elizabeth, 856. Van Dyke, Franz., 401. Van Dyke, Jan T., 468. Van Ecklen, Jacobus, 103. Van Ekelen, Johans, 231, 261, 277. Van Elpenden, Adrian, 110. Van Exween, Cornelia, 214. Van Exween, Effie, 214. Van Exween, Gerrit C. , 214. Van Exween, Wyntie, 214. Van Feurden, Henry, 163. Van Feurden, Hendriok, 158, 156. Van Flentbarg, Barent, 214.
616
INDEX.
Van Gr«e, John, 72.
Van Gelder, Abraham, 815.
Van Gelder, Affie. 298.
Van Gelder, Johanes, 90, 298, 811.
Van Gelder, John, 297.
Van Gezel, Jacob, 162.
Van Gierson, Johanea, 208.
Van Giesem, Aeltie, 161.
Van Gieaem, Johanes, 161.
Van Giesen, John, 844.
Van Hartenburffh, Tryntie J., 283.
Van Heyninge, Claas J. , 358.
Van Heyninge, Greesie, d!)S»
Vanhoel, Evert, 885.
Van Hook, Anetje, 227.
Van Hook, Emat, 197.
Van Hook, Evert, 234. 273, 456.
Van Hook, Harmcio, 197.
Van Hook, Isaac, 227.
Van Hoom, Anna M. , 213.
Van Hoorn, Cornelius J., 218.
Van Hoom, Gerrit, 95.
Van Hoom, Jan. 378, 4a5.
Van Hoom, Johanes, 212.
Van Hoom, John, 213.
Van Horn, Affie. 254.
Van Home, Gerritt, 458.
Van Home, John, 458.
Van Homer. Garrett, 392.
Van Huys, Anke J., 294.
Van Imbmgh, G., 269.
Van Imburgh, Garritt, 810.
Van Imburgh, Guysbert, 285, 310.
Van Inbrough, Garrit, 91.
Van Inburgh, G., 860.
Van Inburgh, Guysbert, 341.
Van Laer, Isaac, 311.
Van Tiayer, Gulian, 28.
Vanlawven, John H. . 400.
Van Ness. WiUiam H.. 147.
Van Niewenhuysen, Elisabeth, 450.
Van Niewenhuysen, Maurits, 450.
Van Niewenhuysen, William, 419, 450.
Van Niewenhusen, Wilhelminns, 856.
— See Niewenhuysen. Van Oblinus, Joost. 49. Vanoosten, Aeltie 0. , 866. Vanoostcn. Jacob, C. 366. Van Pelt. Anth(»ny, 231. Van Pooendorf , Adrian G. , 66, 188. Vanquelon, Jane, liHl. Vanquelon. Robert. 881. Van Reognan, Hendrick H., 109. Van RcnsBolacr, Alida. 68. Van Rensselaer, Ann, 145, 146. Van Rensselaer. Catharine, 90, 94. Van Rensselaer, Eleanor. tiS. Van Rensselaer, Hendrick, 146. Van Rensselaer, Henry, 90, 94. Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 190. Van Rensselaer, Jeremias, 146, 147. Van Rensselaer, John B., 146, 147. Van Ronssalaer, Kilian. 145, 146. Van Rensselaer, Maria, 190. Van Rensselaer, Nellie M., 146. Van Rensselaer. Nicholas, 58, 68. Van Rensselaer, Richard, 146.
Van Rollegon, Anna, 2S3.
Van Rollegon, Gertrade, 233.
Van Rollegon, Jacobus, 238, 334.
Van Rollegon. Jan J., 233, 234.
Van Rollegon, Johanes. 233.
Van Rollegon, Maria, 2:^.
Van Rollegon, Trvntie J., 234.
Van Rovenstein, (Nicholas G. , 233.
Van Ruyven, Cornells, 79.
Van Sant, John, 802.
Vansant, HtoefTel, 866.
Van Schaack. Adrian, 97, 98, 474.
Van Bchaack, Ari, 474.
Van Schaack, Belitie^ 474.
Van Schaack, Cornelia, 474.
Van Schaack, Dina, 474.
Van Schaack, EUzabeth, 474.
Van Schaack, Idye, 474.
Van Schaack. Rebecca, 474.
Van Schaick, Elizabeth, 132.
Van Schaick, Margaret, 314.
Van Schaick, Svbrant, 182.
Van Schayck, Anthony, 452, 461.
Van Schayk, Anna, 848.
Van Schayk, Anna M.. 349.
Van Schayk, Catherine, 349.
Van Schayk, Geritye D.. 349.
Van Schayk, Levinun, 348, 349.
Van Schayk, Margaretta, 849.
Van Seriton, Diizell, 95.
Van Sickelen, Fenlinandus, 458.
Van Sickelen, Jennettie, 453.
Van Sickelen, Reynier, 453.
Van Sluys. Flanders, 468.
Vansomer, Stephen. 464.
Van Sutphen, Abraham, 447.
Van Sutphen. Dirck, 447.
Van Sutphen, Dirck, Jr., 447,
Van Sutphen, Dirck J., 295.
Van Sutphen, Elsie, 447.
Van Sutphen. Elizabeth, 447.
Van Sutphen, Greentie. 447.
Van Sutphen, Hendricks, 4H17.
Van Sutphen, Isaac, 447.
Van Sutphen, Jacob, 447.
Van Sutphen, Jan, 447.
Van Sutphen, Lysbett T., 295.
Van Swieton, Ouaell, 266, 384, 86a
Van Thienhovcn, Cornelius, 221.
Van Tliienhoven, Jannette, 221 , 230.
Van Thienhoven, Lucas, 221 , 222,
230. 247. 457. Van Tienhoven, Lucas, 155. Van Tienhoven, Rachel, 154. Van Tilborough, John, 315. Van Tilborough, Margaret, 815. Van Tright, Gerritt, 42. Van Tuvl, Cornelius J., 806. Van Tuyl, Elizabeth, 243. Van Tuyl, Gerritt. J., 306. Van Tuyl, Gertrude. J., 166, 806. Van Tuvl, Jan O., 806. Van Twiller, Petronella, 147. Van Varick. Cornelia, 260. Van Varick, Jan, 336. Van Varick, Joanna, 260. Van Varick. John. 261.
INDEX.
517
Van Varick, Margaret, 343, 300, 261,
271. Van Variok, Marinas, 260. Van Varick, Rev. Rndolphua, 242, 243,
260, 261, 271, 272. Van Variok, RndolphoB, Jr., 200. Van Variok, Sarah, 261. Van Vendon, Sarah, 97. Van Virden, Hendriok J., 144. Van Vleoq, Abraham, 253, 460. Van Vleoq, Cataline, 258. Van Vleoq, Cornelia, 253. Van Vleoq, Hester, 253. Van Vleoq, Isaao, 246, 252, 254. Van Vleoq, James, 252. Van Vleoq, Katharine, 272. Van Vleoq, Magdalena, 253. Van Vleoq, Maria, 258. Van Voorsom, Cornelias, 459. Van Vorst, Johanes, 300, 355. Van Wyck, Johanes, 441. Van Wyck, Theodoras, 322. Van Zandt, John. 229. Variok. See Van Variok. Varlet, Mary, 886. Vanghton, Mrs., 414. Vauffhton, Susannah, 386. Vedder,John, 349. Vedder, Mary, 449. Veale, John, 35. Veenvaa, Christian, 335. Veenvas, Daniel, 222. 224. Veenvoe, Christina. 222, 257. Veenvos, Daniel, 191, 233, 267. Veenvos, Jacob, 257. Veille, Cornelius, 218, 388. Veille, Geritt, 314, 338. Verbeck, C. J., 467. Verbeck. John, UO. Vergereau, Mr., 253. Verhulst, Jaoob, 228, 229. Vermeuile, Adrian, 377. Vermilye, Johans, 182. Verplanok, Anna, 168. Verplanck, Arientie. 306, 307, 417. Verplanok, Gulian, 28, 29, 91, 168, 807. Verplanck, Hannah, 307. Verplanok, Henrica, 168, 307. Verplanck, Isaac, 154. Verplanok, Jacobus, 91, 274, 341, 848. Verplanok, Mrs., 441. Verplanok, Market, 91. Verplanok, Mana, 154, 307. Verplanck, Philip, 91 . Verplanck, Samuel, Ui8, 246, 806, 307. Vesey, Rev. William, 100, 101, 286, 287,
361, 362, 393, 401, 409, 421. Vickree, David, 53. Viokree, Joan, 53. Vielie, ComeUus, 218, 838, 889. Viell, Johanes. 355. VieUe, Garett, 314, 338. Viellers, Cornelius, 218. VieUie, David, 381. Vigne, Jan, 457. Vigne, John, 154, 155. Vignon, N.,406.
Villeat, David, 318.
Vincent, Esther, 387.
Vincent, Francis, 91, 337, 415.
Vinoent, I., 95.
Vincent, Jan, 271.
Vincent, John, 67, 121, 240, 387, 415.
Vincent, Magdalen, 97.
Vincent, Magdalena, 336.
Vinoent, Susannah, 415.
Vinge, J., 474.
Vinge, Jan, 190, 218. 222, 223, 247.
Vinge, John, 154, 155.
Virginia, 24, 28, 61.
Visboom, Engeltie, 260, 261.
Visboom, Margaretta, 243.
Visser, Claes W., 154.
Vittrey, Lewis, .H5.
Vittrey, Mehitabel, 35.
Vliett, Gertruy, 418.
Vliett, Hendriok, 418.
VUett, John, 4ia
Vliett, Marya, 418.
Vliett, Tryntie, 418.
Voorman, Adam, 141.
Wabley, Thomas, 181.
Waertman, Anatie, 295.
Waertman, Dirck J. , 295.
Wake, Elizabeth, 348.
Wake, Capt. John, 348.
Waldron, Johanes, 3'<7.
Waldron, Resolved, 83.
Waldron, Ruth, 377.
Waldron, William. 34a
Walens, Ariente, 212, 467.
Wales, 351.
Walgrave, George, 147.
Walker, Jacob, 265.
Wallings, Anetje, 165.
Wallis, Adam, 199.
Walsh, Richard, 54, 63.
Walter, Robert, 418.
Walters, Edward, 34, 65. 123.
Walters, Robert, 100, 153, 188, 276.
Walton, Thomas, 80, 193, 195, 198.
Walton, William, 294.
Wampum, decree and order respecting
the theft of, 75; value of, 104, 313.
350,465. Wamsley, Ferdinand, 317. Wamsley, Ferdinando, 369. Wandel, Abraham, 414. Wandell, Anne, 21. Wandell, Audry, 156, 157, 183. Wandell, Thomas. 21, 156, 183. Warcopp, England, 137. Ward, John, 372, 464. Ward, Richard, 403. Ward, William, 57. Wardrappe, Alexander, 29. Ware, Dr. Jacob, 204. Waring, Richard, 51. Washburn, Eunice. 427. Washburn, John, 241. 242. Water Gate, N Y. City, 124. Waters, Anthony, 8, 10, 13, 20, 21, 23,
29. 396, 397.
618
INDEX.
Waters, David, 399.
Waters, Edward, 87.
Waters, Rachel, 29.
Watervliet, N. Y.. 146, 147.
Watkins, John, 86.
Watldns, Joseph, 879.
Watshogae, L. I., ^7.
Watson, Beojamin, 205.
Watt, Elias, 8.
Watts, John, 800.
Watts, Robert, 421.
Weale, Thomas, 78, 74, 75, 7a
Weaver, Thomas, 100.
Webber, Wolfert, 164.
Webly, Walter, 65.
Weekes, Thomas, 92.
Weeks, Daniel. 279.
Weeks, Ezekiel, 385.
Weeks, Henry, 431.
Weeks, Joseph, 122.
Weekstein, John, 208.
Weekstein, Barah, 203.
Welch, WaUam, 2iS.
Welham, Margaret, 20.
Welman, Jonathan, 125.
Wells, Joshua, 483.
Wells, Mr., 12a
Wells, Mary, 30.
Wendell, John, 132.
Wendell, Ephraim, 450.
Wendell, Johanes, 66, 68.
Wendell, Capt. John, 179.
Wenham, Thomas, 286, 805, 809, 821,
822, 328, 329, 331, 832, 404, 405, 442,
445, 446. 447. Wentworth, Susannah, 211. Wessels, Aeltie, 801. Wessels, Anna, 850, 356. Wessels, Antie, 349. Wessels, Christiana, 801. Wessels, Deborah, 349, 856. Wessels, Dirck, 441. Wessels, Elizabeth, 849. Wessels, Evert, 247. Wessels, Francentie, 93. Wessels, Francis, 809. Wessels, Gerardus, 301. Wessels, Gertruyd, 801. Wessels, Harmanus, 441. Wessels, Hertman, 165, 166, 806, 468. Wessels, Hendrioa, 168. Wessels, Hermanns, 10. Wessels, Janicke, 849. Wessels, Jannetie, 247. Weasels, Johanes, 850. Wessels, John, 93, 14a Wessels, Josyntie, 350. Wessels, Laurence, 478. Wessels, Maria, 301, 850. Wessels, Peter, 314, 849, 850, 356. Wessels, Uffram, 8. Wessels, Warner, 108, 141, 165, 284, 285,
349, 856, 441. Wessels, Wessel, 850. West, Anne, 282, 285. West, John. 63, 65, 144, 166, 167, 168,
170, 235, 280.
West, JoMph, 101, 186.
West, William, 186.
Westchester, K. Y., 4, 9, 11-18, 24, 28,
34, 38, 62, 64, 65, 67, 98, 100, 106, 109,
120. 122, 123, 130, 184, 144, 145. 182.
184, 198, 215, 216, 236, 248, 249, 256,
276, 287, 815. 870. 871. 373. 402. 417.
4.S3, 440. 451, 457: indaotion of reotor
in the parish of, 860. Westells, David, 4a Westerhout, Cathalina, 841. Westerhout, Jacob, 341. Westerhout, Jeremias, 810, 841, 852. West Farms, N. Y.. 93, 454. Westfield, Mass., 191. Weatfield, Ralph, 80. West India Company, 82. West Indies, 20. Wetherby, James, 890. Wey, John, 92. Whale Neck. L. I.. 159. Wharton, Anne, 235. Wharton, Mary, 62. Wharton, Robert. 232, 285. Wharton. Walter, 62. Whealer, Sir Charles, 21. Whearly, Abraham. lOa Wheate, Samuel. 4. Wheeler, Stephen, 879. Whipping Post, N. Y. City, 7a White, Abigail, 431. White, Anne, 431. White, Capt. Daniel. 242. White. Edward. 184, 298. 818, 885. 431. White, Elizabeth, 11, 19. 288. White, Hannah, 19. White, James, 19. White, John, 19, 288. White, John, Jr., 19. White, Joseph, 43L White, Judhh, 431. White. Justice, 279. White, Martha, 431. White. Mary. 11,184.481. White, Nathaniel. 11. White, Peter, 288, 823, 429. White, Robert, 283. 336. 872, 481, 45\ White, Robert, Jr., 28a White, Simon, 431. White. William. 61, 889. Whitehead. Abigail. 896, 897. Whitehead, Amy, 897, 89a Whitehead, Catherine. 896. Whitehead, Daniel, 9, 92, 107, 896, 897,
898 470. Whitehead, Deborah, 896. 897. Whitehead. Elizabeth, 897. Whitehead, Jonathan. 886. 89a Whitehead, Justice, 266. Whitehead. Mary. 897, 39a Whitehead, Thomas. 896, 887. Whitestone, L. L. 108. Whitford, John. 284, 235. Whiting, Rev. John, 845. Whitman. Nathan, 64, 880. Whitman, Nathaniel. 404. Whitman, Sarah, 64, 46a
INDEX.
519
Whitney, William. 881.
Whittier, Abraham, 412.
Whvt, Nathaniel, 471.
Wick, Job, 345.
Wick, John, 313, 345, 346.
Wickapogae, L. I., 120.
Wioke, John, 312.
Wiokes, Thomas, 21, 57.
Wickingham, John, 433.
Wickingham, Susannah, 433.
Wickingham, Thomas, 483.
Wickingham, Thomas, Jr., 433.
Wicks, Elizabeth, 22.
Wicks, John, 22.
Wicks, Martha, 22.
Wicks, Mary, 22.
Wicks, Rebecca, 22.
Wicks, Sarah, 22.
Wicks, Thomas, 21, 57.
Wicks, Thomas, Jr., 22.
Wickware, John, 472.
Wigot, Anthony, 202.
WiBrins, Ann, 299.
Wilkins, Eleanor, 299.
Wilkins, Francis, 61.
Wilkins, John, 322.
Wilkins, liartha, 296, 299.
WUkins, Obadiah, 298, 299.
Wilkins, Rebecca, 299.
Wilkins, Sarah, 376.
Wilkins, Thomason, 822.
WUkins, WUliam, 299
Willensen, William, 454.
Willett, Abigail, 387.
Willett, Edward, 432.
Willett, Elbert, 432.
Willett, James, 4.
WUlett, Johana, 432.
Willett. John, 62.
Willett, Margaret. 432.
Willett, Mary, 286.
Willett, Richard, 286, 316, 827, 365, 879,
387, 416, 450. Willett, Sarah, 237, 262. Willett, Thomas, 118, 237, 356, 375, 376,
39.*^, 409 465. Willett, Capt. Thomas, 57, 433. Willett, Col. Thomas, IW2, 318, 381. WUlett, William, 362, 433. WUletts, AbigaU, 319. WUletts. Hope^ 316. Willeto, Richard, 319. WilleU, WiUiam, 316, 819. William, ship, 82. William and Thomas, ship, 827. Williams, Abraham, 220. Williams, Anna C. 203. WUliams, Anna K., 208. Williams, Ebenezer, 351. WiUiams, Helena, 236. Williams, Hendrick, 31, 48, 170, 287. Williams, Hope, 118. Williams, James, 115. WilUams, John, 7, 25, 118, 152, 203, 208,
362,403. Williams, Joseph, 7. WUUams, Mr., 32.
WUliams, Mary, 100.
WUliams, Michael, 7.
WUliams, Obadiah, 466.
WiUiams, Richard, 65, 72.
WUUams, Robert, 117, 118. 128.
WUliams, Robert, Jr.. 118.
Williams, Sarah, 118.
WiUiams. Tamasen, 404.
WUUams, Thomas. 93. 121. 276. 451. 470.
WilUamsburg, Va..48a
Williamse, Keynier. 10.
WiUiamson, Bieynier, 107.
WUliamson, Susannah, 107.
WiUiamson, WUliam, 299.
WiUiard, Antie A.. 23L
WUlimse, Florus, 463.
WiUingham, , 80a
WUlis, Hope, 377.
Willis, James, 115.
Willis, Rachel, 222.
Willis, Richard, 184.
WilUs, WilUam, 384.
WUls, Joan, 109.
Wills. Samuel, 109.
WiUson, Catharine, 115. 124.
Willson. Ebenezer, 9S7.
WiUson, Samuel, 244.
WUlson, WUlUm. 115.
WiUson, WUliam, Jr., 124.
Wilman, Isaac, 118, 116.
WUson, Ebenezer, 164. 898. 415. 429, 440.
Wilson, John, 396.
WUson, Samuel, 92.
Wilson, WUliam, 831.
Winder, John, 32, 43, 67.
Winder, Sarah, 32. 67.
WindmiU, N. Y. City. 20a
Wine, value of, 311.
Wines, Bamaby, .5.
Wingamworth, N. J., 190.
Wingfield, John, 234.
Winsloe, Joseph, 64.
Winsloe, Sarah, 64.
Winslow, Thomas, 187.
Winter, Bastian de, 56.
Winter, John, 118.
Winter, Mary, 217.
Winter, Timothy, 35.
Winthrop, Adam, l\g.
Winthrop, John, 446.
Winthrop, Lucy, 446.
Woertman, Dirck J. , 162, 252.
Woertman, Tunis, 252.
Woglen, John, 456.
Woglen, Ury, 456.
Woglum, John, 402.
Woglum, John, Jr., 402.
Woleston, Thomas, 115.
Wolf, AeltieL., 154.
Wolf, Herme de, 154.
WoUford, John, 184.
Wood, Caleb. 22.
Wood, Consider, 13, 84, 87.
Wood, George, 53.
Wood, Jacob, 115.
Wood, Jan, 464.
Wood, John, 411, 412, 474.
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INDEX.
Wood, Jonaa, 18, S45. *
Wood, Mary, 115.
Wood, Bamuel, 22.
Woodbridge, N. J., 282, 381.
Woodhull, John, 32.
Woodhull, Mr., 32.
Woodhull, Richard, 33.
Woodruff, Alexander, 368.
Woodruff, Anne, 17, 18.
Woodruff, Elizabeth, 17.
Woodruff. John, 17, 18, 44.
Woodruff, John, Jr., 17, 18.
Woods, Consider. 13, 34, 87.
Woods, Jonathan, 109.
Wooley, Anne, 17.
Wooley, John, 427.
Wooley, Robert, 22.
Woolf, Christian, 17.
Woolston craft, John, 75, 76.
Woolly, Charles, 348. 388.
Worden, Thomas, 406.
Worham, John, 100.
Worth, William, 449.
Wright, Adam, 106, 473.
Wright, Ann, 105, 121.
Wright, Anthony, 15, 105, 106, 124,
47o Wright, Caleb, 105, 121, 122. Wright, Charles, 300. Wright, David, 301. • Wright, Edmund, 122. Wright, Elizabeth, 106, 301. Wright, George, 301. Wright, Gideon, 29. 106, 122, 478. Wright, Hannah, 28, 301. Wright, Henry, 301. Wright, Jacob, 431, 473, Wright, James, 343, 368. Wright, Job, 106, 300, 385. Wright, John, 106, 122, 300. Wright, Jonathan. 300. Wright, Lydia, 106. Wright, Mary, 106,301. Wright, Nicholas. 105, 121. Wright, Peter, 28. Wright, Richard, 301. Wright, Samuel, 301.
Wright. Sarah, 300, 301. Wyddngham, Thomas, 829. WyckoC Adriane, 445. Wyckoff, Amke, 445. Wyckoff, Anna, 454. Wyckoff, Claas, 445, 454. Wyckoff, Garrett, 444. Wyckoff, Greetie, 445. Wyckoff Grietie, 464. Wyckoff, Hannah, 454, Wyckoff. Hendrick, 445. Wyckoff, Janica, 445. Wyckoff, Jennettie, 454. ^ Wyckoff, Katharine, 444. Wyckoff, Marten P., 454. Wyckoff, Marytie, 445, 454. Wyckoff, Mayake, 454. Wyckoff, Peter, 444, 445, 451. Wyckoff, Sarah, 454. Wyndes, Barnabas, 26, 36. Wyndes, Mary, 38. Wynkoop, Benjamin, 92, 869. Wynkoop, Femsitie, 869. Wysquaque Creek, N. Y., 370, 371.
Yates, Dinah, 123.
Yates, Dorothy, 123.
Yates, Francis, 20, 123.
Yates, John, 128.
Yates, Jonathan, 128.
Yates, Mary, 123.
Yates, Thomas, 4:^.
Yeats, John, 232.
Yonkers, N. Y., 33, [34, 35; parish
church, 361. Yorkshire, England, 395. Youngs, Benjamin, 111, 434. Youngs, Christopher, 130. Youngs, Daniel, 292. Youngs, John, 27, 88, 45, 46, 108. 181,
292, 488. ^^---
Youngs, Katharine, 488. Youngs, Mary, 180, 131, 487. Youngs, Mercy, 111. Youngs, Thomas, 292.
Zeoher, Lawrence, 182.
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