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ABSTRACTS OF WILLS
ON FILE IN THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE, CITY OF NEW YORK.
VOLUME IX. JANUARY 7, 1777— FEBRUARY 7, 178.-3.
WITH LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, JANUARY 17, 1779— FKBRUARY 18, 1783.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The expense of preparing and publishing this vol- ume has been generously provided for by Mr. Archer Milton Huntington, Foreign Corresponding Secretary of the Society since 1903.
INTRODUCTION.
This volume contains abstracts of wills recorded in Libers 31, 32, 33, in New York Surrogate's Office. Also of Letters of Administration from January 17, 1779, to February 18, 1783. In these abstracts no proper names are omitted, nor anything that can throw light upon genealogy or real estate. During ' the Revolution, New York City, Long Island, Staten Island, and the lower part of Westchester County were under British control, and Libers 31, 32 are com- posed of wills, commissions, and other documents re- corded under the direction of the Governor.
In the meantime a State Government had been established, with headquarters at Kingston, and its authority was recognized by the remaining part of the Province. One of the first acts of the State Gov- ernment was to establish a Court of Probate, of which Thomas Tredwell was Judge, and Joseph Hazzard, Clerk. Liber 33 is composed of wills probated and recorded by this Court in that portion of the State outside of British control. The impression that wills were not recorded during the Revolution is erroneous.
Samuel Bayard was the last Secretary who held office under the British Governor. On November 21,
INTRODUCTION
1783, lie prepared a list of all Public Records and original wills in his possession, and they were duly delivered to Lewis Allaire Scott, Deputy Secretary of the State of New York, on the same day.
The number of original wills thus delivered was seven hundred and nine, and all of them are recorded, with very few exceptions. In addition to these, Mr. Bayard also handed over the volumes of recorded wills, and also of Records, of Letters of Administra- tion, leaving no gap to be filled. As in all the other volumes of this series, the labor of preparing the abstracts has been performed by William S. Pelle- treau, one of the members of this Society, and the index has been prepared by the Librarian.
CONTENTS.
OFFICERS OP THE SOCIETY.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
INTRODUCTION.
APPOINTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS, . . . Pages j to .f
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS,
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o olV LETTERS OF ADMINISTKATION, - «§ « 320
INDEX,
" 327 " 373
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS
ON FILE IN THE SUKROGATE'S OFFICE, CITY OF NEW YORK.
LIBER 31.
Page 1.-" New York, 23 November, 1776. Was this
ay appomted Deputy Secretary &c. and received a Deputation for that Purpose, from William Knox Es re, by Ins Attorney, the Honourable Henry White.
" J. Moore."
Page 2.— By His Excellency, William Trvon Es quire, Captain General & Governor in Chief in &'over our Province of New York and the Terrytories depend- ing thereon m America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same To John C. Knapp, Esquire, of the C ty
New York, Greeting. I, reposing especial trust & confidence in your Loyalty, Knowledge, Integrity & Ability, have nominated, constituted & appointed and by these Presents do nominate, constitute'and appoTnt
of 3.P r-t ^°nn C> KnapP' t0 be Publick Notary the City and County of New York, to have hold exercise and enjoy the said office, during Pleasure to' gether with all rights, powers, privileges, profits per'
In £
xteenth year of His Majesty's Eeign William Tryon. By His Excellencies Command.
Edmund Fanning, Secretary.
ABSTRACTS OF WILLS-LIBER 31.
.
year of His Majesty's Ee.gB^ ^^ ^^
the Third by the Grace of God of Great Brit.
.
d and by these Presents do Nominate, Consti-
t MOW Vnrk with full Power ana auuioruy SSS5dlS-TBS^ to do, execute, and perform all things whatsoever belonging to the said ofl To Have and to Hold, exercise and enjoy the san during our Pleasure, Together with a 1 Salaries, Fc perquisites, profits, and advantages thereunto belong- fng or of right appertaining. In Testimony whereof we have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of our said Province to be herel
^Witness, our trusty and well-beloved William Tryon Esquire, our Captain General and Governor in Chiet of our Province of New York, and the Terrytories de- pending thereon in America.
Given at Port George in our City of New York the sixth Day of December, one thousand seven hr.ndre. and seventy-six, in the seventeenth year of Our Eeign.
Clarke.
Page 2.— Commission to David Matthews as Keg-
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iater of Court of Vice Admiralty, December 6,
,
["NoTE.-Mr. Hilton never demanding the Com- nnssion, it was cancelled by the Governor's Direc-
15,C177?iSSi°n t0 DaVld Campbe11 as Notary, March
Page 5.-" In the name of God, Amen, January 7, I, AEBT MIDDAGH, of Brouckland, in Kings
m°b± °? f16 ISland °f NaSSaU' beinS si<* and weak body I leave to my wife Magdalena the use of all
*y estate durmg her life. After her death I leave to mj eldest son, Gerritt, the first water lot as they
d° ° to
fo nprvh l ' °e o te ^nd
formerly belonging to my brother, John Middaffh
deceased. To him and his heirs and assign. The remaining four Water lots I leave to my other chil dren, V1,, j ^ Magdalena) Cornelius ^^
leave to my son Gerritt my Hatters Shop and the ground it stands upon, to run back in the Gar den the breadth of the shop up to the currant bushes.
the ?t f -the firSt S°Uth room of ™y ^™ and
ittle room joining to it. I leave to my daughter
STL H th,e-remainder of my house and bam, and all the land adjoining to the land of John Hicks an< Simon Boerum, late deceased, and also along the land of my son John. To her for life, and then to her sons but f she gets no son, then to Aert Middagh son
dtXrsY01111- f r daUghter Cornelia i;aves
cy I lea;J f7 are t0 haT £2°° each' York Curren- . I leave to my son John one acre and a half of
and joinmg to the south side of his land, to beg n
esVo^ mrf t0, "?.? t0-the land °f JohnHickT The f my land which joins the said acre and a half
leave to my daughters, Margarita and Magdalena:
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To them for life and then to their children. I leave to my daughter Cornelia all household goods, and the res of my movable estate to all my children. I make my good friends, Gerritt Eapalye, of New York, and Abra- ham Snediker, executors." Witnesses, John Crawley, Patience Titus, Cornelius
Wyckoff, Esq.
Page 9. Bond given by SAMUEL WATERHOITSE, o
Boston, to Henry Leddell, of Boston, and John Phil- lips, of Surrey, England, now in Boston, for £1,500. To secure the payment of £750 to Martha Kilby, widow of Christopher Kilby, of London. Date, De- cember 8, 1774. To secure this bond, Samuel Water- house and his wife Hannah convey to Henry Leddell and John Phillips certain tracts ,of land in Lincoln County, Mass., being part of the estate of Job Lewis Esq., whose only' surviving child Hannah is the wife of said Samuel Waterhouse. Namely, 3 lots of 100 acres each in the First Division of Wiscasset Com- pany, on the east side of Wiscasset Bay; 8 Lots of 100 acres each of the 2d Division ; 8 Lots of 100 acres each in the 3d Division; 2 Lots of 100 acres each in the Division on Jeremy Squam Island ; £ of a tract of 8,000 acres, lately recovered by Wiscasset Company, at Wiscassat; 4 Lots and 40 acres of marsh in New Castle, of the Division of Job Lewis, David Cargill, and David Allen; A Lot of 1000 acres on the east side of Sheepscut river just below Flying Point, lately im- proved by Eobert Cochran; Also several other tracts in same vicinity. Date December 8, 1774.
Page 13.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, MICHAEL C. VREELAND, of Stony Point, Bergen County, New Jersey, being somewhat weak in body. I leave to my wife Yanake £20 a year, to be paid by my six sons. My wife is to live with my son John, upon free cost, and he is to provide her with good board, and all other necessaries of life, such as she has hitherto been accustomed to. I leave to my son, Halinagh Vree-
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land, £15, in bar to all claim as heir at law; Also all that farm or Plantation where he now lives, on the north side of Staten Island; Also my negro boy Seas I leave to my son Cornelius all the farm or t lantation which I purchased of Richard Averil Esq except a part given to my son Jacob), situate at Hackmsack Point, in Bergen County; And he is to pay £200. I leave to my son Jacob the farm or Plan- tation where he lives, which I purchased from Jaspar Farmer, adjoining to the North Eiver, in Bergen County; And also six chains of land off the rear of the farm given to my son Cornelius; Also 7| acres salt meadow which I bought of Peter Degrote I save to my son Derrick all that farm or Plantation where he now lives, purchased from James Duncan And he is to pay £200 to my executors. I leave to my son Michael all that farm or Plantation where he lives, lying at Pennsepowgh, in Bergen Countv be tween the lan/ic, ^f T\ :.^ TT- -rTT. ,, . •"
W n ee
s, With the Commons of one and a half Patent belongmg to the same. I leave to my son John all my farm or Plantation where I now live, with the Com- ons belonging to the same; Also my lot at Eich- pocus, which I changed with John Vreeland, of Gom- mamspond; Also my lot of woodland joining Newark I sold ?Ugp?f «e-y Fielding, except'one a?re wWch I sold to Peter Cole; And he is to pay £250. I leave to my son John a negro boy, horses, wagons, and tools. 1 leave to the heirs of my daughter Jannetye £200 To my daughter Achsey £200 and a negro girl To the two daughters of my daughter Matys, namely,
M r/ v ! aTtye> £m But if their br°thi
Michael Vanpile, should put my son Halingh to any^ cost about his farm, then the sum left to his two sis I to be kept. I leave to Cornelia, wife of my i Johannes, a negro girl. All the rest to all my sons, and I make them executors. If any of my sons attempt to ake any advantage of any imperfections, by law or otherwise, they are to be utterly excluded »
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Dated June 22, 1776. Witnesses, Ecbert Post, John Freeland, Eobert Morris. Proved, April 3, 1777, be- fore Gary Ludlow, Esq.
Page 19.— JOSIAH BARKEE, of Sherburne, in Nan- tucket County, in Massachusetts, being the owner of 3 of the Brigantine " Pembroke," now lying at Long Island with a quantity of oil, makes Obed Bunker, a Quaker, his attorney.
October 28, 1776. Witnesses, Jethro Mitchell, Elisha Swain.
Obed Bunker makes John Antill, Esq., his Attorney. December 7, 1776.
Eeuben Swain, master of the Brigantine, also makes him attorney.
Page 23. — TIMOTHY COLEMAN, of Nantucket, master of the Schooner " Delight," now lying at the wharf in New York, makes John Antill his attorney to receive all monies due to him from the Captain of any of His Majesty's Ships. November 6, 1776.
Page 24. — Commission to WILLIAM AXTELL, JOHN EAPALYE, and RICHARD STILLWELL, of Kings County, au- thorizing them to administer to all officers, civil and military, " the Oath of Supremacy and allegiance, men- tioned in an Act of Parliament, passed the first year of George I, entitled, An Act for the better security of His Majesty's Person and Government, and the suc- cession of the Crown to the Heirs of the Princess Sophia, being Protestant, arid for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended' Prince of Wales, and his open and secret Abettors." Also the Oath of Abjuration. April 15, 1777.
Page 25. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN VANDERBILT, SR., of Richmond County, blacksmith, being very weak this September 8, 1776. I make my friends, Edward Baty (Beattie) and Jacob Vander- bilt, executors, and they are to sell all my estate and
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pay debts and funeral charges. The remainder to be put to interest to best advantage for my children until they are of age, viz., Catrin, John, Aaron, Balitie, and Edward."
Witnesses, Tunis Egberts, John Beatty, Eachel Bo- dine. Proved, September 14, 1776, before Benjamin Seaman. Confirmed by Governor William Tryon, May 10, 1777.
Page 28. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHANNES SIMONSON, of New Dorp, on Staten Island, yeoman, being weak and sick. I leave to my son Johanes £200 when he is 21, the interest being applied to his bring- ing up. If he dies, it is to go to my wife Catharina. I leave to my wife the house where I now live, with all lands, negroes, live stock, and household furniture, until my son Johanes is of age, and then the whole to be sold, and the money to be divided among my wife and my son Johanes, and the heirs of my daughter Ann and the heirs of my daughter Gertrye, and my daughters, Allie, Mary, and Zena (or Tena?), and my son Hendrick. I leave to my son Johanes my silver Tankard. To my grandson, John Cruse, my silver watch. To my granddaughter, Ann Martin, my negro wench. I make Cornelius Van Wagenen, Aaron Cor- telyou, and Daniel Lake, Jr., son of Daniel Lake, Esq., executors."
March 15, 1777. Witnesses, Samuel Thurston, Christian Jacobson, Ann Lake. Proved, March 24, 1777.
Page 31. — (Mortgage). EGBERT SMYTH, late of Great Britain, but at present of New York, Gentle- man, mortgages to Gabriel G. Ludlow, of Hempstead, and George Duncan Ludlow, of Hempstead, in Queens County, executors of Gabriel Ludlow, deceased, " All that certain messuage, tenement or dwelling house and garden piece or farm of land in the Out Ward of New York, on the east side of the Post road or Public high-
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way, Beginning at a black walnut tree, and running S. 26| degrees East 4 chains, 70 links, Then N. 81£ E. 4 chains to the river, then northerly along the river by various courses, about 5 chains, to land of John Provoost, Then along the same northwest 18 chains, 80 links to the Post road, then along the same, S. 23.30 W. 6.25, Then S. 46 E. 12.67 to beginning. Con- taining 12 acres, 2 roods 4 poles. Bounded northwest by Post road, northeast by John Provoost, southeast by the river, southwest by David Devore. Dated May 10, 1777. (To secure £1,000.)
Page 35. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MCKENNEY, of New York, taylor. After all debts are paid, I leave to my eldest son, James, one shilling, Sterling money of Great Britain, in bar of all claim as heir at law. All the rest I leave to my dear and loving wife, Elizabeth, for life, to use the same with discretion for the maintenance of herself, and well bringing up and putting out in the world all my chil- dren when of age. After her decease, I leave the whole to all my children except my son James, and my grandson, John Lodowick McKenney, son of my son James. 1 make my wife, and my son John, and my friends, John Kenney, of New York, taylor, and Fran- cis Panton, peruke maker, executors." (The other children not named.)
Dated October 5, 1776. Witnesses, John C. Knapp, James Deas, hairdresser, Charles Brown. Proved, May 2, 1777.
Page 38. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS WALLACE, of New York, mariner, now bound on a voyage to Sea to the Island of Jamaica. I direct all debts to be paid,. and all the rest of my estate I leave to my beloved sister, Isabella Wallace, of the Parish of Shines, in County of Aberdeen, Great Britain. I make Samuel Franklin, of New York, merchant, and Lewis Ealigh, cordwainer, executors."
Dated January 13, 1769, in the 9th year of George
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Til. Witnesses, Kudolphus Eitzema, attorney at Law, Joan Eitzema, Andrew Stockholm. Proved, June 3, 1777.
Page 40. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIAS BBEVOOBT, of New York. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Henry, £5, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to my wife Leah the rents and profits of my real estate, and my negro wench " Susan," and the use of all household furniture for life or during her widowhood, and she is to support my youngest child till of age. If my wife marries, she is to have £6 yearly. I leave to my daughter Leah £100 for an outset. I leave to my son Henry a part of my land lying at the Place called the meadows, in New York, bounded east by Boosevelt street, south by Eut- gers street, the lot being 44 feet wide and 62 feet long, with the buildings, which I value at £250, which with £150 already received is to be so much of his portion. After his death it is to go to his children. I leave to my son John all the rest of my lands and buildings at the meadows, adjoining the above lot, which I value at £500, as part of his portion; Also a negro man. I leave to my daughter Leah and my son Henry each a negro wench. I leave to my daughter Jacamyntie, wife of Benjamin Stout, Jr., my dwelling house and lot in Queen street, and one-half the party wall be- tween this and my other house. The said lot is 15| feet wide, which I value at £700. I leave to my daughter, Leah Brevoort, my other house adjoining and half of the party wall, the lot being 15 J feet wide, valued at £500. I leave all my personal property, after my wife's death, to my four children. I make my son John, and my son-in-law, Benjamin Stout, Jr., and my kinsman, Henry Brevoort, of New York, Iron monger, executors."
Dated the — day of - — , 1774. Witnesses, John Eichardson, merchant, Aaron Borson, John Nath. Hutchins. Proved, April 27, 1777.
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Page 45. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN HUNT, of the Borrough town of Westchester, Esq., be- ing in good health. I leave to my wife Mary the use of my dwelling house and homestead and salt meadow adjoining on the west side of the road leading to Whitestone Ferry; Also the use of two fields on the east side of said road adjoining John Hunt, Jr. ; Also the privilege of pasturing a piece of land lying between Benjamin Ferris and James Lewis, on Throggs Neck, and the privilege to cut firewood and timber on the land lying southward of my orchard, and no where else. I leave to my wife my best bed and a negro girl, also her riding mare, and \ of my pewter and her household linnen and £300. I leave to my son William my two lots of land and meadow adjoining commonly called and known by the name of Shepperds Fields, lying on the west side of the road to Whitestone ferry, on Throggs Neck. I leave to my granddaughter, Tamer Pell, wife of Gilbert Pell, all my lands and buildings at Minefords Island in the Manor of Pel- ham. I leave to my grandson, John Palmer, son of Philip Palmer, £50. I leave to my son John all the rest of my real estate and all household goods, and he is to pay to my grandson, John Hunt, son of my son William, £100. My executors are to sell all personal property, but my daughters, Tamar and 'Anna, are to have part of the furniture. I leave to my sons, John and William, my wearing apparell. I make my son John, and my son-in-law, Eobert Hunt, Jr., and my son-in-law, Gilbert Pell, executors."
Dated February 23, 1776. Witnesses, John Bartow, Stephen Eyder, Thomas Fisher. Proved, June 17, 1777.
Page 49.— "In the name of God, 'Amen. I, JEAN Boss, at present of New York, spinster, being sick and weak. All debts and funeral expenses to be paid. Whereas my brother, Alexander Boss, of Ross Hall, New Jersey, was possessed of certain real estate on
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the Island of Jamaica, a part of which is now legally vested in me, my executors are to sell the same and all the rest of my estate. I leave to my friend, Thomas Fyers, of Edinburg, Scotland, and to his wife Eliza- beth £100 ; Also a certain trunk with clothes. All the rest of my estate I leave to my nephew, Alexander Boss, son of my late brother, Alexander, by his wife Sarah, when he is of age. If he dies, then to William, Walter, and Sophia Boss, children of my brother, William Boss, of North Carolina. I make William McAdam, of New York, and John Boss, of Philadel- phia, executors."
Dated May 3, 1777. Witnesses, Martha Mortier, Henry Boome, Andrew Marschalk. Proved, May 15, 1777.
Page 52. — An informal will of CAPTAIN ERASMUS JOHN PHILLIPS, of His Majesty's 35th Begiment. His accounts showing that he had received about £300 as pay, etc. " If during this Service any accident should happen to me, all my effects and ballance due to me, to be sent to my mother, Mrs. Ann Phillips of Annap- olis, in Nova Scotia." No date.
Proved as a will, July 15, 1777, upon oath of William Graham and Edward Hubbard, both Captains in the 45th Begiment, as to handwriting, etc.
Page 53. — Commission. George III, &c., To SAMUEL VETCH BAYARD, ESQ., as Surveyor and Searcher of Customs, of the Port of New York. Dated August 16, 1777.
Page 55. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, QUINTEN KENNEDY, of Knockdour, County of Ayr, Scotland, shipwright, at present and for some time past a resi- dent of New York, and in good health. I leave to my wife Catharina all household furniture, and my execu- tors are to sell the rest of my estate, real and personal. If my estate exceeds £7000, then I give to Bev. John
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Mason minister of the Gospel in New York, £100, for the use of his Church. I leave to the Hospital of New York £20. My executors are to put the rest of my estate at interest, and pay to my wife two-thirds of the interest, and the rest to my children, Walter and Janett. I make William McAdam and Eev. John Mason, executors."
Dated May 8, 1775. Witnesses, John Gee, Nicholas Carmer, Francis Child, John McKesson. Proved, May 21, 1777.
Page 59. — Commission of Governor Tryon, appoint- ing ISAAC OGDEN attorney at Law. September 22, 1777.
Page 61. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EICHAED CHARLTON, Eector of St. Andrew's, in Richmond County. I leave my Body to the Earth to be interred with that decency and frugality as shall seem meet to my executors. I leave to the children of Thomas Bayeux, of New York, and Henry Bayeux, of Pough- keepsie, £300, £100 of which I leave to Thomas Bay- eux, son of Thomas Bayeux who served his time to my son John Charlton. Of the rest of my estate I leave one-third to my son John, one-third to my grand- son, John Charlton Dongan, when he is of age, and one-third to the children of my daughter, Catharine Bayley, deceased. I leave to my granddaughter, Mary Bayley, a negro girl, and to her two sisters a negro boy. To my grandson, John Charlton Dongan, a negro man. To my son John three negroes; Also my gold watch, stock buckles and sleeve buttons, with my sil- ver spurs. I leave to Elizabeth Nicolls a negro girl and £30, upon this express condition that she live with me till my decease. It is my positive and express will that no legacies be paid before my debts are dis- charged. I make my son John, executor."
Dated June 23, 1777. Witnesses, Thomas Frost, Joseph Guyon, Isaac Doty. Proved, October 10, 1777.
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Page 64. — "In the name of God, Amen, April 25, 1777. I, FREDERICK SIMONSON, of Bichmond County. I leave to my wife Helitya all the estate I had with her, including negroes, Horses, cattle, etc., and £100. I leave to my eldest brother, Simon Simonson, £5. To his daughter, Ann MacClean, £50. To Catharine, daughter of John Bedell, Jr., £20. To Frederick, son of James Seguin, £20. All the rest, real and personal, to my brother, Jeremiah Simonson, and he is to pay all debts, and I make him and my nephew, Goersz (?) Simonson, and my trusty friend, Harmanus Garrison, executors."
Witnesses, Isaac Simonson, Heleke Simonson, Ben- jamin Seaman. Proved, June 12, 1777.
Page 67. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN LEGGETT, SR., of the West Farms, in the Borrough Town of Westchester, farmer. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son John all that farm he now possesseth, also a piece of meadow ground lying in the Planting Neck, near the Fox Hills ; Also another piece of meadow by Eobert Hunt's meadow ; Also one-half of a piece of meadow lying on Cow Neck, between Na- thaniel Underbill and the meadow of Cornelius Hunt; Also two negroes and my silver Tankard. I leave to my son Cornelius the farm where I now live, with all the improvements ; Also my piece of meadow lying on the Causeway on the Neck; Also a piece of meadow lying on the Island, adjacent to a piece of meadow late of John Hedger's ; Also one-half of a piece of meadow lying on Cow Neck between the meadow of Nathaniel Underbill and Cornelius Hunt ; Also my meadow on the east side of Cow Neck, adjoining the Commons, and is now without my fence ; Also a negro man and boy, and four cows and all my teams and farming utensils. I leave to my daughter Eleanor, wife of Thomas Law- rence, a negro girl and my silver cup. To my daughter, Ruth Leggett, three negroes and a bed and furniture, a large looking glass and a table, and all my silver spoons,
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arid my desk and cupboard, and the use of a room and fire place till she is married, and fire wood. I leave to my sons, John and Cornelius, the use of my farm or neck of land, called Cow Neck, for 17 years. And they are to pay to my daughter-in-law, Mary Leggett, the widow of my son, Isaac Leggett, £20 yearly for 17 years. And if she wishes to live on the farm, she is to have the use of the house and 20 acres of land, and they are to pay her £10 yearly. I leave to my grand- son, Stephen Leggett, son of my son Isaac, deceased, all of the said farm not disposed of, and he is to pay to my granddaughter, Sarah Leggett, daughter of my son Isaac, £250. And my sons John and Cornelius shall bring up, educate and maintain in a decent and Christian like manner, my son Stephen for 17 years. The rest of my personal property I leave to my daugh- ters, Eleanor Lawrence, Buth Leggett, and the chil- dren of my daughter, Susanah Embree, deceased. I leave to said children a negro girl. I make my sons, John and Cornelius, executors."
Dated June 28, 1777. Witnesses, Sephaniah West, mason, Thomas Hedger, Daniel White. Proved, Au- gust 28, 1777.
Page 71.—" In the name of God, Amen, October 22, 1777. I, SAMUEL BKITTEN, of Eichmond County being very sick. I direct all debts to be paid. To my wife Mary the use of all my estate, real and personal, while she remains my widow or until my youngest child is 21, she bringing them up and schooling them. If she marries, she is to have £100 and a negro wench, and as much household furniture as will furnish a room. I leave all the rest of my estate to all my children, reconmg for one, the child my wife is now pregnant with. Only to my eldest son, James, £20 before any division. [Other children not named.] I make my wife and my uncle, John Poillon, and my brother-in-law, James Guyon, ex- ecutors."
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Witnesses, Thomas Frost, Joseph Lake. Proved, November 22, 1777.
Page 74.—" In the name of God, Amen, May 30, 1777. I, MATTHIAS DECREE, of Richmond County, farmer, being very sick. I leave to my wife Margaret the use of all houses, lands, and chattels during her widow- hood, and I make her executor. I leave to my eldest son, Matthias, 40 shillings more than my youngest son, Richard. I leave to my said two sons all my houses and lands. My son Matthias is to pay to his sister Jenny £30, and my son Richard to pay the same. All the rest I leave to my two sons. My eldest son, Matthias, is to take 20 acres adjoining to Matthias Decker, and my son Richard is to have my home- stead lot."
Witnesses, Thomas Kingston, Benjamin Prall, David Cannon. Proved, June 21, 1777.
Page 77. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PAUL MEESEEEAU, of Staten Island, shipwright.. I leave to my cousin [nephew], Daniel Mersereau, son of my sis- ter Elizabeth, a bond of £55 which is due from him. I leave to my cousin, John La Tourette, £10. To my cousin, Mary La Tourette, daughter of my sister Mary, deceased, £10. To my cousin, David Mersereau, son of my brother Daniel, £200 when 21 ; Also my watch and silver bowl, and -| dozen silver spoons for tea, and my gun and silver shoe buckles. To my cousin, Daniel Mersereau, son of my brother David, £100 when of age. To my brother, David Mersereau, whom I make executor, all the rest of my estate."
Witnesses, Henry La Tourette, John La Tourette. Proved, December 10, 1777.
Page 80. — " In the name of God, Anien. I, JOSEPH ROLPH, of Richmond County, Esquire, being in perfect health, May 10, 1764. My executors are to sell enough personal property to pay debts and discharge what
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may remain unpaid of the sums of money charged by my father-in-law, Hendrick Kraesser, on the lands de- vised by him to his daughter Nealtie. I leave to my son Lawrence the land I bought of Mr. Dongan, lying on the south side of the mill brook, excepting the mill lately erected and the stream, reserving for the mill the privilege of digging and damming where neces- sary, and as much land as may be necessary for a log yard and for a road to said mill ; And he shall pay to his sisters, Mary and Ann, £200. I also leave to my son Lawrence a sufficient road from the northeast part of said land, crossing the mill brook where it is now used, and from thence northeast to the Clove road ; Also four acres of salt meadow which I bought of Frederick Burger, together with a right which I purchased of Colonel Dongan for four acres to be taken up where most convenient. I leave to my son Abraham all those lands and tenements on the north side of Staten Island at present in my possession; Also those several pieces of meadow lately devised by Hendrick Kraesser to his daughter Nealtie. But his mother Nealtie is to enjoy the same for life. And he shall pay to his sisters, Cornelia and Elizabeth, £400. My old wench Lydia is to have a good support for life. I leave to my son Abraham my silver tankard, and the rest of my personal estate to my four daugh- ters, Mary, Ann, Cornelia, and Elizabeth. I make my friends, David Mersereau and Joshua Mersereau, Esquires, executors."
Witnesses, Richard Lawrence, Daniel Salter, Han- key Elliss.
Codicil, October 26, 1765. " My son Abraham has power to sell so much wood land as will raise £400, to be paid to my two daughters. I leave to my sons, Lawrence and Abraham, all my reserved rights in my saw mill, and six acres of land on the north side of the mill brook."
Witnesses, Richard Lawrence, shipwright, William Eraser, Lawrence Murray. Proved, October 6, 1777.
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Page 87. — " Long Island, Newtown, 14 September, 1776. I JOSEPH BANKS, Lieutenant in the 35 Regiment, do leave and bequeath unto James Knowles, Quarter master Seargent in the 35 Regiment, £400 Stirling, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal." JOSEPH BANKS.
Witnesses, Thomas Cropper, Robert Austin, both soldiers in 35 Regiment. Proved, January 13, 1778, and James Knowles appointed executor.
Page 89. — " In the name of God, Amen, August 26, 1767. I, JOHN LEFFERTSE, of Flatbush, in Kings County, on the Island of Nassau, being sick and weak. After paying all debts and funeral charges, I leave to my wife Lammitye the use of all my estate for life. If she marries, she is to have £120. I leave to my eldest son, Gerrit, for his birth right, and also to open trade with, £32, now in his hands, and £68 more. I leave to my son Peter all my real estate in Kings County, except what lies in Brooklyn, and he shall pay to my estate £1600. I leave to my son John all the rest of my real estate in Brooklyn and in Albany County. I leave all my personal estate to all my chil- dren, Gerrit, Peter, John, Ida, and Sarah, and such child or children as I may lawfully beget. I make my brother, Jacob Lefferts, and my two brothers- in-law, Gerrit Cowenhoven and Leffert Martense, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Jeremias Vanderbilt, Evert Hegeman, P. Van Steenbergh. Proved, January 6, 1778.
Page 92. — (Commission.) George III, etc., To JO- SEPH READE, of New York, as Publick Notary, Feb- ruary 19, 1778. Also to Terence Kerin, as Publick Notary, February 25, 1778.
Page 94. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJA- MIN WOOLLY, of the town of Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, farmer, being infirm and in a
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bad state of health. My executors are to sell all lands, also a tract of meadow on Eacoon Island and the proceeds to be divided among my eight children when the youngest is of age. I leave to my wife Eliza all personal estate, and I make her and Joab ( ok,
executors."
December 25, 1777. Witnesses, George Eemsen, James Cooper, John Brinley. Proved, January 30,
1778.
Page 97.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BTJCKBEE, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, weaver, being sick. All debts to be paid. All the rest I leave to dearly beloved wife Mary and my children, Sarah, Edward, John, and Mary, when of age. My executors are to sell all lands. I make my wife and my trusty friends, Israel Underbill and Samuel Em- bree, executors."
Dated October 25, 1777. Witnesses, Thomas Em- bree, trader, Edward Buckbee, Daniel White. Proved, November 1, 1777.
Page 99.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSHUA EICH, of the Yonkers, yeoman. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my wife £100, but if she remarries she shall return the same. My wife and my son James are to have the use of the farm where I now live, with all cattle. My children are to have such schooling and attention as my executors may think proper. Of the profits of the farm and the interest on the money my wife is to have £ and my son James f . I leave to my eldest daughter, Sarah, £38. To my daughter Mary £30. To my daughter Elizabeth £30. To my son Elijah £100. To my son Michael £100. To my son Jesse £100. To my daugh- ter Susannah £30. To my daughter Peggy £30. To my wife £60. I make my wife Margary, and my son James, and my friend, William Betts, executors." Dated August 13, 1773. Witnesses, Eichard Archer,
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Anthony Archer, Dr. John Cregier. Proved. July 15,
1 ^f*fj
17/7.
Page 100.— "In the name of God, Amen, December 16, 1774. I, DANIEL LAKE, of Gravesend, I leave to my son Daniel my Long Gun, and a weaver's Loom, likewise a corn mill to clean grain with, and a wood sled, before any division, and two negro children. And he is to pay £50; That is to say, £25 to my grandson Guysbert Lake, eldest son of my son John Lake, deceased, and the other £25 among my children, that is to say, to my grandson Gysbert, my grand- daughter Elizabeth wife of - - Bantal, and Rachel Smith, and to my son Dirck, and David Lake, Neeltie Hubbard, Mary Voorhees, Sarah Johnson, and Elana Benham. As to my daughter Elizabeth, to whom I have already advanced, It is my will that none of her children shall have anything out of my estate more than they have already had. All the rest of my estate to my children and grandchildren. I make my sons, Dirck and Daniel, executors."
Witnesses, Samuel Hubbard, Samuel Stryker, Hen- drick Johnson. " I give to my son Daniel my Fishing Net." Proved, February 25, 1778.
Page 106.—" In the name of God, Amen, September 13, 1777. I, GAKKIT KOWENHOVEN, of Flatlands, in Kings County, being weak in body. My wife Antie is to remain on my farm during the time she remains my widow, and to have all the profits to bring up my chil- dren. And she is to pay to each of my daughters, viz., Eidah, Seitie, Abigail, and Janettie, each £150 when of age or married. My executors are to pay to my sons, Peter, William, Gerritt, and Luke, each £60 as an outset when married or of age, and to each 3 cows, Peter excepted. If my son Peter shall Have occasion to come home, he and his mother shall farm together, and if my son William shall marry and live with them, they shall farm together. If my wife Antie marries,
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she shall have £100. I leave -to my sons, William and Peter, all my lands and meadows and buildings on the south side of Bestovers Kill, equally. I leave to my son Gerritt the land commonly called Steenbackheny, except ^ of the woodland lying on the northwest side thereof. The west side joins the road from Flat- lands to Flatlands Neck, from thence to a certain brush fence, called the Molleheining, running from a small swamp to a Big Swamp, and so with a straight line through the middle of the Big Swamp, to Crane Vly; And likewise the equal half of a lot of salt meadow lying between Denisha Denyse and Johanes Ditma'rs; And also i of a lot of salt meadow in New Utrecht meadows. I leave to my son Luke my land called Plantase, and £ the woodland lying on the north- west side of Steinbacken, and i the lot of salt meadow between Denisha Denyse and Johanes Ditmars, and ^ of a lot of salt meadow lying in New Utrecht meadows. I leave to my four sons a piece of land called Fessen- hoek, lying on the east side of the Big Swamp, and from the Swamp down south to an old ditch, which runs up east to the salt meadows. I leave to my four sons, a piece of fresh and salt meadow and low land, lying on the south and west side of Fessenhoek, against Bestovers Kill; Also two lots of woodland in Flatbush Neck woods, one lot of 40 acres and one lot of 6 acres. I leave to my son Gerritt £100 for a build- ing at Steinbacken. To my son Luke £150 for a building at Plantase, the wood for the buildings to be taken out of my woods. My four sons shall each pay to my five daughters £300. When my youngest child is of age, my wife Antie is to have one room for her to live in, and two cows and free planting in the Garden, and two negro wenches to serve her, and £30 a year. And each son is to pay her one bushel of corn, rye, and wheat yearly. I leave to my son Peter for his birthright, all my Patentee right in the Commons and undivided lands in Flatbush, which my father William Kowenhoven, did make over to me, and which
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he received from his father William Gerrittse Van Kowenhoven, by a certain Instrument, dated July 28, 1727. I leave all my personal estate to all my chil- dren, and I make Nicholas Schenck, John Eemsen, Peter Kowenhoven, and William Kowenhoven, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Abraham Voorhees, Peter Wyckoff, Jo- hanes Ditmars. Proved, January 15, 1778.
Page 111. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID SETON, of New York, late gunner of his Majesty's Ship ' Preston.' After all debts are paid, I leave to John Betts, Jr.T of New York, all my real and 'personal estate and all due me from his Majesty's service, and I make him executor."
February 14, 1778. Witnesses, Braughton Eeynolds, Thomas Duckworth, taylor, James Penny, Gent. Proved, April 14, 1778.
Page 112. — Commission to ELIAS HARDY, Attorney and Solicitor, as Publick Notary, April 18, 1778. Also to JOHN LE CHEVALIER EOOME, same date.
Page 114. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JESSE BUNCE, of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, being very sick, February 12, 1776. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of all my lands and tenements for her to improve, so long as she remains my widow. But she is not to plow more than three acres yearly, of planting ground. After her death I leave all the remainder of my estate to my nephew, Joseph Bunce, second son of my late brother, Thomas Bunce, To him and his heirs and assigns. If my wife marries, her interest is to cease, and my nephew, Joseph Bunce, is to pay her £100, for which she is to quit the place. I leave to my wife Sarah a negro man, two cows, and ^ of the sheep, and my Large Bible, and all the furniture she brought with her, and all farm tackling and all my grain of every kind, on the ground and in the barn, and | the hogs, and all
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meat, the weavers and shoemakers book debts and John Bunce's book debts. I leave to Edmond Bunce, son of my brother Thomas, and to William Rogers, son of Josiah Rogers, and Thomas Bunce, son of my brother, John Bunce, and Augustine Arthur, son of Reuben Arthur, to each £5, and all the rest of my per- sonal estate. I make Melancthon Bryan and Henry Sneden, executors."
Witnesses, Isaac Bunce, Joseph Higbee, John Strat- ton. Proved, November 9, 1776.
Page 115.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, BARENT JOHNSON, of Brookland, in Kings County, yeoman, being Healthy in Body. It is my desire to be buried with a decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my executors. I leave to my son John all my es- tate, both real and personal, as soon as he is of age or sooner if he is able to manage it. If I should die while my son is very young, and incapable of tak- ing care for himself, my will is that all personal prop- erty and negroes and negro wenches be sold, except my negro Jack. The money is to be put at inter- est for my son. If my son dies without issue, then I leave to my nephew, John Johnson, son of my brother John, £50. To Sarah De Peyster and Mar- garet De Peyster, daughters of my late niece, daugh- ter of my brother, George Johnson, and late wife of Nicholas De Peyster, each £100. All the rest to my two nephews, John, son of my brother, John Johnson, and George, son of my late brother, George Johnson. I make my loving cousin, Rem Rapalye, of New York, and my nephews, John Johnson and George Johnson, and my loving friend, John Pierson, of the Wallaboght in Brooklyn, executors."
Dated August 19, 1773. Signed " Barent Jansen." Witnesses, Reinier Suydam, Phebe Suydam, Thomas Jones. Proved, April 2, 1777.
Page 118.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIZA- BETH MOTT, of Richmond County, widow, being sick.
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All debts to be paid. I leave to my grandson, Bichbell Mott, son of my son Richard, deceased, £160, when he is 22. I leave to my granddaughter, Elizabeth Sea- man, daughter of my daughter Elizabeth, my bed and furniture, and my cupboard and my silver shoe buc- kles. All the rest of my estate, let the same consist of what it may be and where it may be, I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Seaman. I make my trusty friend, John Micheau, and my grand- son, Richard Seaman, executors."
Dated January 30, 1777. Witnesses, Paul Micheau, Esq., Mary Poillon, widow, Benjamin Seaman, Jr. Proved, April 2, 1778.
Page 121. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD COLE, of Richmond County, yeoman, being in a mid- dling state of Health. I leave to my wife Ester my best bed and bedding, and my cupboard and all linnen and my cow. All my houses and lands and the rest of my personal property to be sold at public vendue, and after debts are paid I leave all the rest to my wife, and I make her and Cornelius Cole, executors."
Dated January 13, 1776. Signed " Isaac Cole " (probably this is an error). Witnesses, James For- rest, Dowe Johnson, David Hooper. Proved, Decem- ber 24, 1777.
Page 123. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 23, 1778. I, ADRIAN LAFORGE, weaver, of Staten Island. All debts to be paid. I leave to my brother, John La- forge, all my estate, real and personal. And he is to pay to my sister Mary £50 in three months. I make my brother John and Henry La Tourette, executors."
Witnesses, John La Tourette, Owen Limner, Re- becca Limner. Proved, February 2, 1778.
Page 125. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ADRIAN LAFORGE, of Richmond County, farmer, being very sick. All debts to be paid. I do order that my daughter
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Mary shall have a maintainance out of my estate. 1 leave to my two sons, Adrian and John, all my real estate, lands, meadows, and houses; Also two horses and wagons and tackling, and four cows. I leave to my son Adrian my negro boy Warrick. To my son John a negro man Ben. I leave all the rest to my son David and the children of my son Charles, de- ceased [not named]. A bond is to be given for the support of my daughter Mary. I make my friends, Benjamin Seaman and his son Richard and James La- tourette, executors."
Dated November 1, 1777. Witnesses, Riehard Mer- sereau, shoemaker, John Silvester, taylor, Owen Lim- ners. Proved, December 31, 1777.
Page 128. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 4, 1778. I, JOHN Bo DIKE, of Richmond County, farmer, being weak in body. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Dorcas full possession of all lands and tene- ments until my youngest child is of age. And she is to keep my children together with her until they come of age, viz., James, Martha, Vince, and Ann. My wife Dorcas is to give to my son Vince and my daughter Ann Learning as to read and write. And when my youngest child is 18, then to make a vendue to sell all my personal property, lands and tenements, and the whole to be divided among all my children, viz., Rachel, James, Mary Egberts, John, Martha, Vince, and Ann. I leave to my eldest son, John, he being heir at law, 8 shillings more than the rest. I make my wife Dorcas and my son James, executors."
Witnesses, Thomas Kingston, schoolmaster, William Smith, Nathaniel Lokerman. Proved, March 27, 1778.
Page 129.— Commission. George III, King, etc., To BARTHOLOMEW CKANNELL, of New York, as Public No- tary, May — , 1778.
Page 131.— "An Acknowledgement made by CAP- TAIN JOHN MOFFITT, of the King's Own Royal Artil-
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lery, do lye here sick in my Bed, and in my proper sences. My son Robert is to enjoy my land which I now hold under the Right Hon. Nathaniel Clemmons, called Dowgh Robin, in the County of Donegal. After all debts are paid, I leave to Mary Hopper, as my nurse, £100. All the rest of my estate in North Caro- lina, which is well known to his Excellency Governor Josias Marting and his Secretary, Mrs. Begelston, and Captain Blackmoor and Anthony Ward, I leave to Jacob Hooper, Only a sute of mourning for Captain James Barton. My debts in this city should be paid out of a debt due to me from Edmund Winslow, Mus- ter Master General, and Colonel Edmund Fanning owes me £23. Witness my hand September 5, 1777, in New York. Present Captain James Barter."
" N.B. — A debt due from John Pingle, merchant in Philadelphia, of 9800 weight of raw Hides." " A sute of clothes proper mourning for Mr. Thomas Steel, Tailor. Signed John Muffit."
Proved as a will, November 1, 1777. Confirmed, May 2, 1778, and Administration granted to Jacob Hooper, of New York, bricklayer, principal creditor.
Page 134. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS HUNTER, belonging to his Majesty's Ship Liverpool, Captain Henry Bellew. I leave to my good friend, Thomas Weeks, of his Majesty's Ship Liverpool, all my wages and sums due to me, and all the rest of my estate, and make him executor."
June 17, 1777. Witnesses, Henry Bellew, Hugh Goold, Purser, David Pottwell. Proved, May 6, 1778.
Page 136. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BEN- JAMIN CARE, carpenter of his Majesty's Ship Preston. I leave to my loving friend, Elizabeth Higgins, all my wearing apparell and all wages due to me, and make her executor."
March 13, 1778. Witnesses, Robert Russell, John Bennett, John Raynor, Robert Medcalf. Proved be-
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fore Daniel Campbell, attorney at Law and Notary Public, in New York, upon oath of "John Bennett, seaman on board the ' Eose,' man of war, May 6, 1778. The said John Bennett, being about to depart, and no other witness to be found."
Page 137. — DEED. This Indenture made the 18th of February, 1773. WILLIAM GILBERT, of New York, baker, sells to Benjamin Underbill, merchant, A cer- tain Water Lot, No. 10, granted by the Mayor and Corporation of New York, to William Gilbert, Febru- ary 12, 1750, lying in Montgomerie Ward, opposite to the house and lot of said William Gilbert, Bounded north by a street formerly called Queen street wharf, now Water street, east by Lot 11 of John Bogert, south by the East river or Harlem, west by Lot 9 of Cornelius Van Eanst. Being 25 feet wide and 200 feet long. The Quit rent being £1, 17s. The said William Gilbert agreed to make a good and sufficient wharf or street 15 feet wide, so as to make the said Water street 15 feet wider; Also to make a street 40 feet wide at the rear end. And the Mayor and Corporation granted to him, October 4, 1757, a lot at the rear end of said lot, 25 feet wide and 35 feet long, and he is to make the street at the rear 45 feet wide. He sells the whole to Benjamin Underbill for £570.
Witnesses, Saul Jones, Clement Cooke Clarke, John Gilbert.
[NOTE. — This lot is now No. 233 Water street and No. 218 Front street.— W. S. P.]
Page 147. — " In the namej of God, Amen, April 4, 1774. I, SAMUEL DAVIS, of the town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, blacksmith. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Isaac, all my land lying in the Town Hills that I bought of Samuel Thompson and Jonathan Thompson, being 40 acres. I leave to my second son, Samuel, all the rest of my lands and meadows, and he shall pay to my two youngest sons,
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William and Andrew, each £100 when of age. I leave to my eldest daughter, Susanah Homan, my negro girl Phillis. All the rest of my movable estate I leave to my wife Hannah. I make my brother-in-law, Joseph Brewster, executor."
Witnesses, Gilbert Smith, John Smith, Stephen Woodhull. Proved, May 2, 1777.
Page 149. — "In the name of God, Amen, May 15, 1775. I, DANIEL DAVIS, of the town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, Gentleman, being in years and weak in body. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my wife Abigail all my estate, real and per- sonal, for bringing up my children until my son David is of age. And after that she is to have the east room in my dwelling house, with the bedroom and a privi- lege in the chamber, during her widowhood. I leave to my wife and my daughter Abigail all my movable estate. I leave to my two sons, David and Joseph, all my lands and buildings, and my right in the meeting house and school house. I make my wife, and David Overton, Jr., and Isaac Overton, executors.
Witnesses, Martha Hulse, Buth Hulse, Henry Bob- ins. Proved, June 2, 1777, before Nathan Woodhull, Surrogate.
Page 152. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELISHA HOWELL, of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, yeoman, calling to mind the mortality of man, although well in body. I leave to my wife Mary all my wrought silver and my best bed and furniture, and the improvement of all the lands which I leave to my son, Jesse Howell, until he is of age, and then the use of all the rest of my lands during her life. I leave to my son, Matthew Howell, all that Neck of land com- monly called Fourth Neck, that I bought of my brother, Arthur Howell ; And the land lying against said Neck, in the upper Division, between the land of Captain John Post and the creek called Anock creek, with the
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buildings on said land; Also £ of my land at Pon Quogue, and ^ of my meadows lying on West Beach, and ^ of my right in the Cedar Swamp, and ^ of a £50 right of Commonage east of Canoe Place, and ^ of my Commonage west of Canoe Place, And ^ of my land in Occabog Division. I leave to my son, Philip Howell, my house and lot at Meacox, in Bridge Hamp- ton, and all my lands lying at a place called Mecox Plain, and all my land in Lot 10 in Great South Di- vision, and one acre of Orchard land in Lot No. 16 in Great South Division, and § of a £50 right of Com- monage east of Canoe Place, and all my land in Lot 16 in the Great Division. I leave to my son, Lewis Howell, my Neck of land I now live on, commonly called Little Fourth Neck, with all buildings, and all my meadow on the great point in Asops Neck, and ^ of my meadow on the West Beach, and ^ of all my land at Pon Quogue, and ^ of my share in the Cedar Swamp, and ^ of a £50 right of Commonage east of Canoe Place, and ^ of all my Commonage west of Canoe Place, and ^ of my land in Occabog Division, and all my land lying against Little Fourth Neck in the Upper Division, between Anock and the land of Captain John Post. I leave to my son, Edmond How- ell, all my lands and meadows in Asops Neck, except the Great Point that is before given away, and ^ of a £50 right of Commonage east of Canoe Place, and ^ of all my land in Occabog Division, and all my land and meadow in Pine Neck, and all the land lying against Third Neck in the upper Division, and ^ of all my land at Pon Quogue, and ^ of my meadow on the West Beach, and % of my right in the Cedar Swamp. I leave to my son, Jesse Howell, all the lands and buildings that my brother, Jesse Howell, gave me in his will, lying at a place called Mecox, Namely, the house and home lot, and a lot called Miles Close, and ^ of a £50 right of Commonage east of Canoe Place. I leave to my 5 sons all my land in Colebrook, Con- necticutt. I leave to my daughter, Mary Howell, £10.
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To my daughters, Hannah and Patience, £60 each when 18. My executors are to sell all my land at Win- chester, Conn. All the rest of my estate to my 5 sons, and I make my four eldest sons, executors."
Dated May 15, 1771. Witnesses, Paul Halsey, Han- nah Sandford, Thomas Sandford. Proved, September 15, 1777, before Nathan Woodhull, Surrogate.
[NOTE. — Elisha Howell was the first settler on Fourth Neck, afterwards called Atlanticville, and now East Quogue. His tombstone, in Quogue burying ground, states that he died September. 7, 1777, in the 73d year of his age. His wife, Mary Howell, died October 9, 1792, in the 77th year of her age. He was son of Elisha Howell, who lived at Meacox, or Bridge Hampton. His homestead there, which he leaves to his son, Philip Howell, is where Mrs. Chatfield now lives on the north side of Mecox street. The land on Mecox Plain is on the east side of the road to the ocean; and extends east to Sagg Pond. Asops Neck is now called Quiogue. The house and lot left to his son, Jesse Howell, is the homestead of the late Charles A. Pierson, near the railroad station in Bridge Hampton. The " Mills close " is near Swan creek, at Mecox. That this will was proved before Nathan Woodhull was because the surrogate in the eastern parts had fled to Connecticut.— W. S. P.]
Page 155. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 25, 1777. I, NATHANIEL BALIS, of the town of Brook- haven, in Suffolk County. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to the Presbyterian Church in the town of Brookhaven, whereof Benjamin Talmadge is at present, minister, £50, to be put in the hands of the Deacons and Elders, and put at in- terest for the support of the minister. I leave to my well beloved sister, Sarah Clark, the privilege of liv- ing in my house as long as she pleases. I also leave her £20. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my brother, John Balis, and my two sisters,
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Phebe Hawkins and Sarah Clark, and I make them executors."
Witnesses, Alexander Hawkins, Nathaniel Hawkins, Samuel Thompson. Proved, January 2, 1778.
Page 157.—" In the name of God, Amen, March 1, 1775. I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, of Suffolk County, being well in body. I direct all debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my son William all my lands and houses and movables, except what I give to my other sons. I leave to my son John £50. To my son Zebulon £50. To my son James £100. To my son Ebenezer £100. To my son Filetus (Philelus) £100. I leave to my two daughters all household goods and silver. When they marry, my son William is to give them 2 cows and 10 sheep each, and they are to have a room in my house, and each a cow and pasture and firewood. And if my wife will live with them, be kind to her, let her not want for anything. .1 give all my Law Books to that son that shall be first in Commission of the Peace, in the mean time my son William is to keep them. My other books to all my children. To my son William my desk and case and my stock of cattle, except a horse to each of my sons, Ebenezer and Philetus, to be worth £10 each. All the rest to my son William, and I make him executor." I have hereto set my hand in Smithtown, March 1, 1775. (Name of wife not given.)
Proved, January 10, 1778.
[NOTE. — William Phillips was probably son of Eev. George Phillips, of Smithtown.— W. S. P.]
Page 160. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 5, 1777. I, ABRAHAM CBOCHERON, of Eichmond County, being weak hi body. I leave to my wife the best room in my house while she remains my widow, with furni- ture and firewood, and two cows and a horse when- ever she wants to ride, and £8 a year, and to have full possession of all lands until my sons are of age.
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I leave to my eldest son, Jacob, £5 more than the rest. All the rest of my estate to my four sons, Jacob, Nicholas, John, and Abraham. I leave to my grand- son, Jacob Wynant, £150, and to my granddaughter, Elizabeth Wynant, £100. I make my wife Elizabeth and son Jacob, executors."
Witnesses, Thomas Kingston, Isaac Simonson, Moses Clendening. Proved, May 5, 1778.
Page 163. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN McCoy, seaman, now belonging to His Majesty's Ship Liverpool, Henry Bellew, Esq., commander, Being in bodily health and considering the Perils and Dan- gers of the Seas. I leave all goods and wages due me to Niel McKenzie, Dennis Cremer, and Niel Benner, now belonging to said ship. And I make Niel McKen- zie, executor."
Dated April 24, 1778. Witnesses, Henry Bellew, Thomas Bushell, David Pottville. Proved, May 16, 1778.
Page 165. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES KING, of his Majesty's Ship Liverpool. I commit my Body to the Earth or Sea, as it shall please God. All money and wages due me I leave to my good friends, William Johnson and John McCoy, of said ship, and make them executors."
Dated November 25, 1777. Witnesses, Henry Bel- lew, Hugh Goold, David Patterla. Proved, May 16, 1778.
Page 167. — Commission, To WILLIAM BUMAGE, " for several years a practitioner of Law, in North Caro- lina," To practice Law in New York. Dated May 19,
1778.
Page 167. — Commission from Governor Tryon to WARD CHIPMAN, Gentleman, of Massachusetts, to prac- tice as attorney at law in New York. May 25, 1778.
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Page 169.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAH WALLIS, of his Majesty's Ship Brune, James Fergu- son, Esq., commander. I leave to my friend, Mr. George Meuris, gunner of said ship, all wages, etc., due to me, and make him executor."
Dated November 24, 1777. Witnesses, James Fer- guson, Samuel Payne, Patrick Gordon, Captain's Clerk. Proved, May 25, 1778.
Page 171.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, SIL- VANUS SANDFOKD, of the town of Southampton, Suffolk County, being weak and in a low state of health. I leave to my loving brother, Thomas Sandford, £10. To my sister, Mary Miller, £10. I leave to my wife Damaris all the rest of my estate, and make her executor."
Dated January 25, 1778. Witnesses, Stephen Hal- sey, Jr., David Eogers, Jr., Samuel Hutchinson. Proved, March 24, 1778.
Page 173.—" In the name of God, Amen. ,1, DANIEL DUENFOED, Boatswain of His Majesty's Sloop Otter. I leave my body to Earth or Sea as it shall please God. I leave all my wages and property to George Gray, of Portsmouth, gunner of said Sloop, and make him executor. And he is to pay to my brother, Eich- ard Durnford, of Wiltshire, £20."
Dated November 22, 1777. Witnesses, John Daw- son, purser, J. A. Atkinson. Proved, May 22, 1778.
Page 175. — " I, FEANCIS HUNT, seaman on board his Majesty's Ship Otter. I leave to John Leaver all wages and Price money."
April 30, 1778. Witnesses, John Garment, William Joseph Banks. Proved, May 22, 1778.
Page 177. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER LOTT, of Flatlands, in King's County, being sick. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my sons, Jan
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Lott and Johannes Lott, all my dwelling house, barn, orchard, lands, and meadows, and all personal estate. My son Jan is to have £10 for his birthright, and they are to maintain my loving wife Janattie so long as she continues my widow, and my daughters, Jannatie and Antie, until married, and then each is to have £60, to enable them to set out for housekeeping. And my sons are also to pay to my daughter Lamitye, wife of Petrus Wyckoff, and my daughters, Jannatie and Antie, £200. I make my son Jan, and my son-in- law, Petrus Wyckoff, and my brother, Johanes Lott, executors."
Dated November 19, 1773. Witnesses, Johanes Rem- sen, John Eemsen, Johanes Lott, Jr. Proved, May 25, 1778.
Page 180. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN COWENHOVEN, of Brookland, in Kings County, being in good and perfect health, and understanding . and considering 'the many evil consequences of deferring the disposition of our worldly affairs to a sick bed. I leave to my wife the use of all my estate during her widowhood. I leave to my son, Bern Cowenhoven, all the salt meadow which I got in the first purchase of Robert Pickerman, as will appear by deed; Also £50 before any division, he being my eldest son. I have already given him by deed all the lands I bought of Garrit Rapalye, and the Arme Landt, so called, with the buildings. I leave to my sons, Nicholas and John, the two Home Lots, so called, whereon I now live in Brookland, with all buildings, bounded north by the Arme Landt, so called, as the fence now stands, east by land formerly of Johanes De Bevois, de- ceased, son of Joost De Bevois, south by the Kings High road, that leads from New York to Bedford, and west by the highway by my house to the Arme Landt, being 45 acres. I leave to my son Nicholas the small lot of woodland which I purchased of the Trustees of Captain Jacques Denyse, lying in New Utrecht, wood-
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land, containing 4 or 5 acres; Also £350. I have hitherto given him by deed the house and lot which I purchased of Samuel Farmar and his wife, situate in New York, next door to Whitehead Hicks, Esq. I leave to my son John all that tract of land and prem- ises which I bought of Stephen Terhune, being 20 acres; Also all that certain small tract of land which I purchased of Christian Dederick, being six acres, and adjoins the tract I bought of Stephen Terhune. I leave to my son John all the meadows I purchased of the heirs of Jacobus De Bevois, son of Carol De Bevoise, adjoining the land and meadow that my son Rem bought of them, and partly adjoining the upland or my part of the Hook, so called, which said part of the Hook, commonly so called, with all buildings, I have given by deed to my son John. The house and lot which I purchased of Godfred Lydebagh, situate in New York, near Mr. Cuyler's Sugar House, I give to all my children, Rem, Nicholas, John, Elsie, Doro- thea, Catharina, and Dina. All the rest to my sons, Rem and John, and my son Rem shall pay to Nicholas ,£50. And whereas I have made a Ditch Dock, and Landing Place, to carry things to and from New York, on my land and meadows at Wallaboght, my sons are to have the use of the same, and to pass and repass from the Kings High road. I leave to my sons, Rem, Nicholas, and John, £1,500 in trust for my daughter Elsie. My daughters, Elsie and Dina, are to have a choice of rooms in my house, or the whole of the house which I purchased of Joseph Keys, with firewood and use of a horse and chair, and one wench to wait upon them. I leave to my daughter Dorothy, wife of Lef- fert Lefferts, Esq., £1,000. I have hitherto given her £500 and an outset. I leave to my daughter Cath- arine, wife of Abraham Luquere, Esq., £1,420. I have given her £30 and an outset. I leave to my daughter Dina £1,500, and £150 for her outset. I suppose my personal estate will be more than enough to pay all legacies. The rest I leave to all my children."
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Dated August 28, 1775. Witnesses, Johanes Van- dervere, Simon Lott, Engelbert Lott. Proved, May 29, 1778.
Page 186. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEORGE MIDDLETON, of New York, mariner, being sick. I leave to my wife Ann all my estate, and make her executor."
Dated April 4, 1778. Witnesses, John Alstyne, black- smith, William Pierss, Jeremias Alstyne. Proved, May 22, 1778.
Page 187. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN VAN DYCK, of the township of Brookland, in Kings County, on Nassau Island, being weak and in a bad state of health, and knowing this transitory life to be very uncertain. All my real estate which I have lying in Kings County, commonly called Red Hook, I give to my loving sons Matthias and Nicholas, to- gether with my mill boat, my negro man named ' Cipp ' and all my farming and milling tools, and horses and cows. And they are to pay all my just debts, viz., my son Matthias to pay £114, and my son Nicholas to pay £386, which two sums will pay my whole debts. My sons are to allow my wife Marga- retta two of the best rooms in my house, either house she likes, on Ked Hook, and a horse and chair for her use, during the time she remains my widow, and no longer. And in case she likes, she may take my daugh- ter Nelly with her, so long as she remains unmarried. I leave to my wife the use of all silver plate and as much household and kitchen plate as she thinks proper. The rest to be divided among my children, except a clock which I give to my son Matthias as an Extra Gift. The farm or Plantation which I have in Queens County I leave to my daughter Annettie, wife of Isaac Snediker, and my daughter Nelly. But my daughter Annettie shall pay to my daughter Nelly £260, in con- sideration that she has had an outset, a negro wench, and other things to that amount. I leave to my son-
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in-law, Isaac Snediker, the bond for £115 which he owes me, and he is to give up a bond of £40 which he has against me. All of my children are to pay to my wife the sum of £10 each yearly for her support. All the rest to all my children. I make my two sons and my son-in-law, Isaac Snediker, and my friend, Nicho- las Cowenhoven, Esq., executors."
Dated April 17, 1778. " N.B. The wood lot lying at Gowanus is meant as belonging to Red Hook." Wit- nesses, John Suydam, Simon Duryea, miller, Nicholas Cowenhoven. Proved, June 2, 1778.
Page 190.— "No. 811, Lottery for the year 1777. The Bearer of this Ticket will in pursuance of an Act made in the 17 year of His Majesty's Eeign, be en- titled to such beneficial chance as shall belong thereto in the Lottery to be drawn in pursuance of the said Act." THOMAS THOMPSON.
[Same entry in relation to Tickets No. 812-813.]
Page 191. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS CLARKE, of the city of New York, Gentleman, being aged and infirm, but of good sound and disposing mind, this 6 day of November, 1776. My executors are to pay off and discharge all my just debts and funeral charges. I leave to my daughter Mary, wife of Richard Vassal, Esq., £1,000. I leave to my daugh- ters, Charity and Maria Theresa, each £1,000. All the rest of my personal estate, wheresoever and what- soever, and all my real estate and my Pew in Trinity Church, I leave to my wife Mary and to her heirs and assigns forever. If she dies before giving away the said estate, by deed or will. In that case I leave to my son, Clement Cooke Clark, the sum of £3,000, and all the rest of my real and personal estate to my said son and my three daughters, each one-fourth. If all my children should die, then I leave T2T of my estate to the children of Deborah Smith, my wife's sister, and & to the children of Ann Devism, my wife's sister,
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and A to the children of Lydia Williams, my wife's sister, and & to the children of my niece, Hannah Rye, wife of Dr. Eye, of Bath, England, and -fs to the children of my deceased nephew, Edward Jekyll, Esq., of Great Britain. I make my wife Mary, and my son. Clement Cooke Clarke, and my brother-in-law, John Watkins, and my sister-in-law, Elizabeth Maimsellr executors."
Witnesses, William McAdam, David Jones, mer- chant, Charles Morse, scrivener. Proved, October 21, 1777.
[NOTE. — Captain Thomas Clarke was the owner of the farm which he named " Chelsea," and still retains the name. It extended from east of 8th avenue to Hudson river, between 21st and 30th streets. The greater part of this tract eventually came in posses- sion of the daughter Charity, who married Rev. Ben- jamin Moore, Bishop of New York, and the mansion, built on this estate, was the home of their son, Clement Clarke Moore, author of the famous poem, " The Night before Christmas." The buildings of the Theo- logical Seminary of the Episcopal Church stand on this tract.— W. S. P.]
Page 194. — (Mortgage.) THOMAS PEARSALL, of Flushing, late of New York, merchant, and wife PHEBE, mortgages to Richard Willits, of Islip, in Suffolk County, " All that certain messuage and lot in New York, bounded south by Queen street, west by lot of Samuel Burling, east by the house and lot of William Butler, north by Orange street" [now Cliff street], being 28 feet 4 inches wide and 193 feet 6 inches long. This was to secure the payment of £1,850, with inter- est at 3 per cent.
Dated June 24, 1778.
[NOTE. — The above house and lot is the second lot from the northwest corner of Pearl and John streets. Samuel Burling owned the comer lot, and from him Burling Slip was named. — W. S. P.]
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Page 198. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ZEPHA- NIAH PLATT, of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, being sick and weak. I leave to my son Jeremiah a negro wench named Jude, and all the live stock and uten- sils on my farm. I leave to my wife Ann a negro , wench named Sib. To my granddaughter Charity a negro girl called Esther. I leave to my sons, Jere- miah and Daniel, all the rest of my estate, real and personal, in Smithtown. My said sons are to pay to my grandson, Zephaniah Platt, son of Jonas Platt, £100 when he is of age. My estate in Hunttington is to be sold by my executors, and from the proceeds £100 are to be paid to each of my daughters, Eliza- beth, Hannah, and Dorothy, and the rest to my sons, Jeremiah and Daniel. I make my wife, and Richard Smith, and Jeremiah Platt, executors."
February 25, 1778. Witnesses, Jacob Conkling, Jesse Arthur, William Griffes. Proved, April 15, 1778.
Bill of Exchange for £50 Sterling, payable to James Seagrave, by THOMAS WILK, Captain in the 23d Regi- ment.
Dated Philadelphia, May 22, 1778. Assigned to John Moore.
Page 202. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BARCLAY, of New York, mariner. I direct debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to my wife Ann all the rest of my estate, and make her executor."
Dated December 1, 1775. Witnesses, John Jauncey, John Henderson, pilot. Proved, August 13, 1778.
Page 204.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JELLIS MANDEVILLE, of Greenwich, in the city of New York, in the Out Ward, farmer, being sick and weak. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my daughter Mary, wife of Matthew Buyce, ten acres off the s.outh part of my land, bounded by the estate of Sir Peter
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Warren and the Hudson river; And 6 acres of wood- land on or about the middle of the Weyland, bounded southwest by land now or late of Matthew Ernst, run- ning from thence to the salt marsh or meadow, and then northwest along the marsh or meadow, till a southwest course, running to the division line of Mat- thew Ernst, will contain 6 acres. A sufficient cart road to be left through the said Weyland from the highroad to the Hudson river. I leave to my 4 grand- children, the children of my daughter Hannah, de- ceased, viz., Jellis Gilbert, Aaron Gilbert, Mary Gil- bert, and Rachel Gilbert, 10 acres of land lying on the northeast side of the 10 acres left to my daughter Mary, and running parallel therewith from the high- road to the Hudson river. I leave to the children of my daughter Mary, and the children of my son Mat- thew, and the children of my son Jeremiah, deceased, and the children of my daughter Hannah, deceased, all the rest of my estate, real and personal. I bequeath and devise my vault, together with the ground there- about, beginning at Sir Peter Warren's corner, and running along the boundary line 60 yards, then north- west 15 yards, then southwest to the road, and then along the road to the place of beginning, to all my children and grandchildren. To remain and continue a burying place for my children and grandchildren. I make my loving friend, Nicholas Stuyvesant, and my loving son-in-law, Matthew Buyce, executors."
Dated February 6, 1778. Witnesses, Louis Andrew Gautier, John Bussing, blacksmith, Samuel Delamater. Proved, July 27, 1778.
[NOTE. — The farm of Jellis Mandeville is a very important part of the city of New York. It was bounded on the east by the Fitzroy road, which was a little east of 8th avenue. The south boundary was the Great Kill road, which ran from the junction of Greenwich avenue and 8th avenue to the junction of Greenwich street and 9th avenue, and the same course to the river. It was bounded west by the river, and
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the north line was about 21st street. The part north of 19th street was sold to Bishop Benjamin Moore, and was added to his farm of " Chelsea." The re- mainder, which was 38 acres, was in later years sold to Governor George Clinton, who about 1805 sold half of it to John Jacob Astor. The streets and avenues were afterwards laid out, and a portion made between them. The Astors still retain a very large part of their share. The Mandeville Vault, reserved, appears to have been near Washington street, at the southwest corner of the farm.— W. S. P.]
Page 206. — " To LIEUT. ANDREW PARKS, Paymaster to Kings, or 8th Regiment. Twelve months after date pay to Messrs. King and McCord, £26, 3s. 5d. Halifax Currency. EDWARD WILLIAM GREY."
Dated Montreal, June 6, 1774. Transferred to Simon Rees and Nicholas Bayard.
End of Liber 31.
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LIBER 32.
Page 1. — " I DAVID CAMPBELL, Attorney at Law, and Notary, do declare that on August 6, 1778, appeared before me Mrs. Sidney Palfrey, spouse to John Pal- frey, mate of the Sloop ' General Gray,' who being sworn saith, that David Rowley, deceased late mate of the Sloop ' General Gray,' and formerly mate of the schooner ' Lucy,' being sick in the house of Jacob Lewis, in Beekmans Slip, where he commonly resided, sent for deponent to come to see him. That deponent accordingly came, when the said David Rowley, in- formed her that he thought he could not live, and that his time was come, and that in case of his death he desired that all his effects of whatever kind, should, after paying his funeral charges, belong to, and be delivered to Melletiah Nye, mate to Captain Morris of the Sloop ' William.' That this happened about 11 o'clock of the forenoon of the 4th instant, and that the said David Rowley died at 8 of the clock of the even- ing of that day."
The above was proved as a will August 11, 1778. Confirmed by Governor William Tryon, at Fort George, in New York, August 15, 1778, and letters of Administration granted to Melletiah Nye.
Page 3. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH BOWMAN, of New York, shipwright, being at present weak in body. After all debts are paid, I leave to my wife Sarah all my estate, real and personal, and all notes and debts due to me, and make her executor."
Dated April 2, 1777. Witnesses, Jacob Taylor, schoolmaster, Oliver Hobbs, Benjamin Elsden. Proved, July 15, 1777, before Gary Ludlow, Surro- gate.
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Page 4.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CLABK, mariner, belonging to His Majesty's Ship 'Emerald,' Benjamin Colwell, Esq., Commander, and at present in His Majesty's Hospital. After all debts are paid, I leave all my wages and goods to my friends, Garret Oakes and Mary Oakes, Innholders of New York, and make them executors."
Dated July 28, 1778. Witnesses, John Hore, Robert B. Patterson. Proved, August 24, 1778.
Page 5. — (Commission.) Governor William Tryon appoints ME. WILLIAM COOK, of New York, Gent., " Proctor in the Court of Admiralty." September 15,
1778.
Page 6.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC WINSLOW, now residing at Halifax, in Nova Scotia, in perfect health, being now just about to embark with my family for New York. From the doubtful state of my affairs, and the uncertainty whether I shall ever be able to secure the debts due to me in New England, and in consideration also that I received my wife's legacy left her by her brother, being about £350 Stirling, I leave to my wife £1000. All the rest to my children and grandchild George Erving. And my said grandchild is to account for what his mother, Lucy Winslow, stands charged on my books, at the time of her marriage, being £803, 19s. 8d. I make my nephew, Isaac Winslow, Jr., and my nephews, Jonathan Clarke and Isaac Winslow Clarke, execu- tors." (Names of children not given.) (Not dated.)
Witnesses, George Deblois, Sr., George Deblois, Jr., Charles Apthorp, wheelwright. Proved in Halifax, May 2, 1777. Proved in New York, August 24, 1778, upon oath of George De Blois, Jr., that he saw the will executed December 1, 1776.
Page 8. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN GOLT, of His Majesty's Sloop Otter, now in the Hos-
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pital on board His Majesty's Ship Jersey. I leave all money and wages to my friend, John Gibbons."
Dated August 21, 1778. Witnesses, Kichard Hirons, surgeon, Thomas Settle, purser's steward. Proved, September 21, 1778.
[NOTE. — The ship "Jersey," then used for a hos- pital, was in later years the notorious " Prison Ship," on board of which so many American prisoners died. -W. S. P.]
Page 9. — Commission granted to WILLIAM COCHS, ESQ., as Public Notary. September 30, 1778. Also to JAMES HEPBURN.
Page 10. — A Bond from WILLIAM GARDINER, of Bos- ton, to Christopher Kilby and Jonathan Barnard and Benjamin Parker, of London, merchants, To secure the payment of £2,261 2s. 7d. sterling.
Dated July 1, 1776. Endorsements showing pay- ments. Agreement by Silvester Gardiner to pay the bond of his son, William Gardiner.
Page 11. — Commission To WILLIAM SETON, as Pub- lic Notary. October 7, 1778.
(Deed.) SAMUEL NOTTINGHAM and wife MARY, of Newtown, Queens County, sell to " John Shelton of the Island of Tortola, one of the Virgin Islands in the West Indies," for £3,000, A Plantation, House, and Sugar House on said Island.
Witnesses, Benjamin Kissam, Cornelius I. Bogart. Acknowledged before John Alsop, Justice.
Page 13. — Commission to RICHARD SWAMWICK, late of Pennsylvania, now of New York, as " Publick No- tary." October 16, 1778.
Page 14. — (Commission.) George III, etc., To EGB- ERT BAYARD, of New York, as " Commissary in Court
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of Admiralty." A long list of the duties of the said office is appended. " Given at London February 26, 1778."
Page 17 ._« New York, May 29, 1777. It is my de- sire that what I die possessed of is disposed of in the following manner. To my child which is with Cor- poral Bolster's wife £100. To my brother O'Bryan the same. To Sarah Jenkins the same, and to the child she now bears, the same sum. Jonah Jenkins to keep all my riding furniture. To my father I leave £300. To my brother John £200."
E. DRURY.
(No witnesses.) Proved, October 23, 1778, on oath of Captain Henry Lysaght, of His Majesty's 63 Begi- ment, That the said Edward Drury was late Captain in said Eegiment, and that he knew his handwriting, etc. Letters of Administration granted to his brother, James Drury, Lieut, of the 57 Eegiment.
Page 18.—" In the name of God, Amen, May 14, in the 16 year of His Majesty's Eeign. I, AKIS BEJMSEN, of Broucklin, in Kings County, yeoman, being at pres- ent weak in body. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. My executors are to pay to my son, Bern Eemsen, £300 before any division, for his first birth- right, and other services done to me. My children, Eem, Jeromus, and Johannes, shall pay to my wife Janetye £35 yearly while she remains my .widow, and my wife is to have liberty to choose one of my rooms for her use in my dwelling house ; And she is to have one of my negro wenches, and my large cupboard, with the linnen in it, and all her wearing apparell and her choice of bedsteads, with the furniture belonging to it. If she marries, she is to have £200, and my large cupboard and linnen and her wearing apparell, and quit all pretensions to my estate. I leave to my said three sons all my real estate where I now live and all in Broucklyn, and all personal estate, and make them executors."
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Witnesses, Engelbert Lott, Abraham De Lamater, Johanes Duryea. Proved, September 7, 1778.
Page 19. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BARRY, of New Utrecht, in Kings County, farmer, be- ing sick, August 1, 1776. I leave to my wife Deborah the use of all real estate during her widowhood for the support of herself and children. I leave to my son Charles all those two pieces of woodland, I pur- chased of Nicholas Cowenhoven and John Van Duyck. All the rest of estate I leave to my wife Deborah and my children, Charles, Elizabeth, and Abigail, when of age, except a horse and colt which I have given to my son Charles. My executors may sell my estate whenever a good opportunity offers. I make my trusty friends, Isaac Cortelyou and Adrian Hageman, and my son Charles, executors."
Witnesses, Adrian Van Brunt, Johanes Emans, John Blake, weaver. Proved, May 12, 1778.
Page 21. — JARED INGERSOLL, Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty in Philadelphia, gives Power of Attor- ney to Richard Jackson and James Brown, of London, to collect his sallary as Judge.
"Given in New Haven, October 28, 1778." Wit- nesses, William Franklin, Joseph Nebb. " Recorded at request of His Excellency William Franklin, Esq."
[NOTE. — William Franklin was son of Benjamin Franklin, and Governor of New Jersey. — W. S. P.]
Page 22. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MUSGROVE, seaman, of His Majesty's Ship Orpheus, Charles Hudson, Esq., commander. I leave to my good friend, Mr. John Scott, assistant Surgeon of the Naval Hospital, in Nova Scotia, all wages and prop- erty, and make him executor."
February 2, 1778. Witnesses, - - Dickinson, John Rundle. Proved in Halifax, February 11, 1778. John Scott makes Robert West his attorney to collect wages, etc. February 3, 1778.
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Page 23. — " I EOGEE BARNES, of New Dorp, in Rich- mond County. After all debts and funeral charges are paid, I leave to my daughter. Bethiah £200. To my daughter Margaret £200, when 21. To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Paul Mersereau £170. To my daughter Mary, wife of Leggett Lawrence, £170. If I die before my daughter Mary has had her outset, my executors shall make it equal to that of my daugh- ter Elizabeth. I leave to my wife all my silver spoons, and a bed and furniture. I leave to my two sons Rob- ert Barnes and John Weston Barnes, all my lands and meadows and real estate. My children George and Margaret shall have their schooling out of my estate, and be clothed until married. All the rest I leave to my two sons, and they are to support their mother. My daughter Margaret is to be brought up out of my estate. My executors may sell estate if for the benefit of my sons. I make Aaron Cortelyou, and my brother, George Barnes, and my son Robert, executors."
Dated January 5, 1777. Witnesses, Benjamin Hutcheson, Isaac Cubberly, Thomas Cubberly. Proved before Benjamin Seaman, August 15, 1778.
Page 25. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB PARLEE, of Richmond County, at present in good health. I leave to my wife Catharine and my children, Abraham and Margaret, all my estate. I make my wife and my friend, John Bedell, executors."
Dated August 19, 1776. Witnesses, Benjamin Sea- man, Benjamin Seaman, Jr. Proved, August 19, 1778.
Page 26. — " In the name of God, Amen, August 29, 1772. I, PETER WIN ANTS, son of Daniel Winants (son of Daniel Winents), of Richmond County, being very weak and low in body. I leave to my wife Christian my best bed and one set of Chinees, and a horse, saddle and bridle, and one set of silver teaspoons, marked S. W. C., and £150. And she is to live on my Plantation and reap the benefit thereof until my
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youngest child is of age. If she marries, she is to quit my farm, and all my real estate is to go into the hands of my executors for the use of my children. And my wife shall keep and maintain my children, and give them suitable schooling, fitting and necessary for them. All the rest of my estate, both here and in New Jersey, is to be sold when my youngest child is of age. And they shall sell my boat and other per- sonal estate at their discretion, and they are to pay the proceeds to my three sons, Peter, Cornelius, and George. I make my trusty friends, John Micheau and Henry Ferine, executors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Seaman, Anthony Stouten- burgh, John Stoutenburgh.
Codicil. " Whereas since making my will I have had another son born, viz. Isaac Winants, he is to have an equal share, and if my wife Christian should be with child, the same shall have an equal share."
Dated July 11, 1778. Witnesses, Ephraim Johnson, James Stoutenburgh, Benjamin Seaman, Jr. Proved, July 27, 1778.
Page 29. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EDMUND GOODWIN, son of Edmund and Ann Goodwin of Nause- mond County, Virginia, now Ensign in the Catholick Volunteers, under command of Col. Clifton, being sick and weak. I leave all my stock of slaves, and all per- sonal estate to my aunt Teresa Agnew, as a proof of the love I bear her, and her motherly care since the death of my parents."
Dated in New York, July 20, 1778. " I appoint my cousin, Stair Agnew, my executor." Witnesses, Niel McLeod, James Brooks, Collin Shaw, Catharine Jones. Proved, October 19, 1778.
Page 30. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GYSBEET BOGAET of Bushwick, in Kings County, yeoman, being very sick. Knowing that it behooveth every man to set his worldly estate in such order if possible before
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he departeth this life, that no strife or Debate may arise. I direct all debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my wife Antje all my real and per- sonal estate, during her life. My executors may sell property to pay debts, and may sell real estate. After the death of my wife I leave to my brother in law, Monueris Lott, and my sister in law Maria Lott each £100. To my sister Neeltie £25. To my cousin Joris •Rapalye son of my brother in law Jacob Bapalye, de- ceased, all the rest of my estate. And whereas he is now absent from home, if he is dead or happens to die before he returns home, I give all the rest of my estate to his brothers and sisters (not named). I make my wife and my brother in law Monueris Lott, and my cousin Peter Rapalye, son of my brother in law Jacob Rapalye, and my neighbor Jacob Suydam ex- ecutors."
Dated September 14, 1778. Witnesses, Andrew Stockholm, Andrew Stockholm, Jr., Johanes Lott. Proved, November 6, 1778.
Page 32. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, TIMOTHY WADHAM of the Island of New Providence, one of the Bahamas but at present of New York, mariner, being- sick and expecting shortly to depart this life. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah ^ of my house and lot in New Providence. The other f I leave to my three children, Timothy, John, and Har- riet, when 21. And whereas I have the sum of £844, 16s. 8d. New York Currency in cash, being the gross sales of a cargo lately imported from New Providence, belonging to Nicholas Garner, Esq. and consigned to me. I appoint Asher Cook and Robert Gibbs of New York, trustees of the same to receive the money and sloop Dragon belonging to the said Nicholas Garner. Wife Sarah and Nicholas Garner, executors."
Dated November 21, 1778. Witnesses, Cornelius I. Bogart, merchant, Ethan Sickels, Asher Cook. Proved, December 7, 1778.
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Page 33. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID HUNT, of the Borrough Town of Westchester, weaver, being infirm. My body to be decently buried and all debts paid. I leave to my two sons James and Jacob, all my lands on Minifords Island, in the Manor of Pelham. I leave to my wife Lydia the use of all my movable estate during her life. I leave to my son Alsop Hunt, £10. To my son James, £50. To my son Jacob, £200. To my daughter Lydia, £200. I make my wife and my son Alsop, and my friend Rob- ert Hunt Jr., executors."
Dated November 23, 1777. Witnesses, John Leg- gett, Cornelius Leggett, Daniel White. Proved, De- cember 11, 1778.
Page 35. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 14, 1778. I, MICHAEL KEYSER, of New York, Innkeeper, being very sick. The Debts or Duties I owe in right or conscience to be paid. I leave to my son George £10, for his birthright, when of age. I leave to my wife Barbara all her clothes and bedding. That is to say, if she should marry again ; but if she remains my widow, I will that she have the use of all my houses, lands, and property so long as she remains my widow. I make my wife and my trusty friend, Mr. Michael Weaver, executor."
Witnesses, John Osterman, baker, Henrich Fach, Peter Sparling, schoolmaster. Proved, December 7, • 1788.
Page 36. — Commission from Governor Tryon to JAMES HEPBURN, " for some years practitioner of law in North Carolina," as Attorney at Law in New York. December 25, 1778.
Also to DANIEL COXE, late of Pennsylvania, as Attor- ney and Advocate in Court of Admiralty. February 4, 1779.
Page 37. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, OSWALD FORD of Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to William Ford, son of Samuel Ford, son of my elder brother, William Ford, late of Woodbridge, deceased, 5 shillings when he is 21. I leave to my nephew, John Ford, son of Samuel Ford, the elder, also of Woodbridge, all my movable estate of what nature or kind soever. I leave to my nephew, John Ford, all my lands in Woodbridge, and make him executor."
Dated September 22, 1777. Witnesses, Isaac Prall, Lewis Prall, Ebenezer Foster. Proved, January 2, 1779.
[NOTE. — The witnesses were all residing on Staten Island. The name of Oswald Ford frequently appears as schoolmaster. — W. S. P.]
Page 38.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, SARAH DE BEVOIS, widow of Jacobus De Bevois, of Brooklyn, in Kings County, being in perfect health. As my son George under my late husband's will, is to possess all my real estate. I leave to my granddaughter Ann, daughter of my late son Jacobus De Bevois, now Ann Degraw, wife of Isaac Degraw of Brooklyn, all my ready money, plate, rings, and household furniture and wearing apparell, and all personal estate, and make her executor."
Done at Bedford, July 2, 1776. Witnesses, Bar- nardus Vandewater, John Vandervoort, John Harris, innkeeper. Proved, August 2, 1777.
[NOTE. — The above is the first instance in which Brooklyn is thus spelled. — W. S. P.]
Page 41. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NA- THANIEL MAESTON, of New York, merchant, being at present in good health. I direct all debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to the Rector and In- habitants of New York in Communion of the Church of England £500 for the use of the Charity school. I leave to my daughter-in-law, Ann Van Home, wife of Augustus Van Home, £100 for a suit of mourning. I leave to Stephen Kibble the house he now lives in,
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and the lot on which it stands, as far as the well, and the stable on the same. To him and his heirs during my right in the same. I also leave him £100. I leave to my daughter, Margaret Ogilvie, the house and ground where she lives, and one-half of the coach house and stables lately built, in Smith street, during her life, and then to her son, Nathaniel Philipse, and if he dies without issue, then to his brother, Frederick Philipse; but if the Frederick Philipse should die in the lifetime of his brother, without issue, then to his brother, Adolph Philipse; Also a negro girl named Nancey, being the daughter of my negro George at Prospect Farm. I leave to my son, Thomas Marston, the house where he now lives, and the house David Matthews lives in, with the storehouses and water lots belonging thereto; Also the Farm called the Prospect Farm, with the still house and buildings, and furni- ture and utensils, and the negroes, and all cattle and horses on said farm, and the boat, sails, and furni- ture. Except that part of the farm adjoining to Jacob Le Eoy, containing about 8 acres. That is to say, that part of the said farm formerly belonging to Waldron, of Homes Hook, and purchased by him of John Brown. I also leave to my son Thomas the coach, coach house, and stables, with the lot they stand on, in King street, adjoining to the lot late of James Jarvis, deceased; Also my coach and chariot horses. I leave to my grandson Nathaniel, son of my son Thomas, a negro boy at the Prospect Farm. I leave to my son, John Marston, the dwelling house where I now live, with the storehouse adjoining, and the land belonging to the same ; And the Still house on the rear of the lot now possessed by Stephen Kibble, with all the utensils ; Also that part of Prospect Farm adjoin- ing Jacob Le Eoy and running up to Benjamin Wald- ron's land, being 8 acres; Also £ of the coach house and stables and land lately built in Smith street. I leave to my grandson Nathaniel, son of my son John, a negro boy. I leave to my granddaughter, Frances
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Marston, one of the daughters of my son Nathaniel, deceased, the house and lot in Hanover Square for- merly occupied by Ann Grant, and adjoining to the house of John Troup, deceased. I leave to my grand- daughter, Mary Marston, the other daughter of my son Nathaniel, deceased, the house and lot in Hanover Square occupied by Seabring, and adjoining the house and lot given to her sister Frances. I leave to all my children my plate and furniture. And the rest of my slaves shall be at liberty to go to such of my children as they shall choose. I leave all the rest of my estate to my children and grandchildren, viz., my children, Thomas, John, and Margaret Ogilvie, and my grand- children, Frances and Mary Marston. If the residue of my estate should exceed £40,000, clear of all lega- cies and incumbrancies, then all over that sum is to go to my two sons, whom I make executors. And I recommend them to support my two sisters, Mary Marston and Anne Grant, during their lives in a hand- some manner, with what they may want."
Dated February 8, 1776. Witnesses, James Jauncey, Evert Bancker, Zacharias Sickels.
Codicil, September 12, 1778. " The sum of £500, left to the Rector and church for the Charity School, is to be paid within six months out of the bonds due me from Beverly Robinson. I leave to my grandsons, Nathaniel, son of Thomas, and Nathaniel, son of John, £500 current money of the Island of Jamaica, out of the money due me on a bond of Nathaniel Grant, late of Kingston, Jamaica."
Witnesses, Beverly Robinson, Robert R. Waddell, Samuel Jones. Proved, February 1, 1779.
[NOTE. — Nathaniel Marston, a very prominent citi- zen, was born March 27, 1704, and died October 21, 1778, and was buried in Trinity Church. He was the son of Nathaniel Marston and Anetje, daughter of Abel Hardenbroeck. He married Mary, daughter of John and Elizabeth Crook. Their children were (I) Margaret, born March 14, 1728. She married Philip
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Pkilipse, who died May 9, 1768. After his death she married Rev. John Ogilvie. She died February 11, 1807. (II) Nathaniel, born December 1, 1730. He married Anna, daughter of Jacobus Van Cortlandt. He died before his father, leaving two children, Fran- ces, who married Eev. Charles Morgan, afterwards Warburton, Bishop of Limerick, and Mary, who mar- ried her cousin, Frederick Philipse, son of Philip Philipse. (Ill) Thomas, born April 16, 1739. He married Amelia Lispenard, and died January 11, 1814. (IV) John, born December 6, 1742. Graduated from Kings College, 1760. He married Rachel Lawrence, and had children, Mary, wife of Thomas White, Na- thaniel, Rachel, wife of Nathaniel Grant, Thoma^, and John. The residence of Nathaniel Marston was a wide lot on the east side of William street, and extending from Wall to Pine street. The north part, which was left to Mrs. Ogilvie, descended to her son, Frederick Philipse, and remained in his family till very recent years. The lots and houses on Hanover Square left to his granddaughters are now No. 129-131 Pearl street. The '' Prospect Farm " was in the vicinity of 85th street. The water lot and stores left to son Thomas are on the south side of Water street, and the second lot west of Pine street. After the death of Nathaniel Marston, Sr., his widow Anna married Augustus Van Home, and had children Augustus Va- lette, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas S. Clarkson, Fred- erick, Ann Mary, wife of Levinus Clarkson, and James P. Van Home. The house and lot at the corner of Wall and William streets, which was left to John Marston, was sold to William Constable, who sold it to the Bank of New York in 1796, and a new building was erected in 1797.— W. S. P.]
Page 45. — Commission To JOHN KELLY, ESQ., as Public Notary. February 13, 1779.
Page 46. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, WILLIAM MOYLES, of Oysterbay, in Queens County,
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being this 7 day of the 6 month, 1776, in tolerable health. All debts to be paid, and my executors are to settle all controversies between me and my neigh- bors respecting the titles to my lands. All the rest of my estate, real and personal,- except my negroes, I give them their -freedom, to be divided into three parts. I leave ^ to the children of my last deceased wife, which is the wife of William Willis and the wife of John Hewlet, their names being Mary Willis and Sarah Hewlet. I leave i to Sarah Latting, wife of Benjamin Latting, Sr., living at Matinawe. And ^ I leave to John Furman, of Bedford. I appoint John Hewlett, John Furman, of Bedford, and Nathan Hor- ton, of Oysterbay, executors."
Witnesses, Matthew Prior, Samuel Cock, Quaker, Henry Prior. Proved, March 2, 1779.
Page 47.—" In the name of God, Amen, May 8, 1777. I, DIKCK SCHTJYLEK, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Ann Mary all my estate, real and personal, and make her executor."
Witnesses, Thomas Witter, William Cockroft, Gent., Daniel Coen, silversmith. Proved, March 8, 1779.
Page 49. — "I, DANIEL CHAKMIEK, of Baltimore, Maryland, preparing for a journey to Boston, do make this my last will. I direct all debts to be paid. My bond to General Haldinand for £1,000 before all others. All the rest of my estate I leave to my beloved wife, Achsah Charmier, and I make her ex- ecutor."
Dated December 1, 1774. Witnesses, Eichard Par- kin, Kobert Long, Henry Woodcock. Proved in Balti- more, January 9, 1779. Proved in New York, upon oath of Eobert Alexander and Henry Stevenson, Gen-' tlemen, March 15, 1779.
Page 50. — Commission to CORNELIUS DUANE as Pub- lick Notary. March 25, 1779.
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Page 51. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CROOKSTON, of East Chester, in Westchester County, being of a sound body and a perfect mind. I direct all debts to be paid. My executors are to sell all movable estate as soon as I am deceased; Also my house and lot in East Chester, now possessed by Henry Marsh. The proceeds to be divided as fol- lows. To Martha Brown £20 and a feather bed. To my grandson, John Crookston, all the rest. If he dies without issue, then to George Briggs. I make my grandson, John Crookston, and George Briggs, executors."
Dated February 10, 1779. " Martha Brown to have the use of one room in my house for life or till she marries." Witnesses, Caleb Pell, Abraham Fincher, John McNaughton. Proved, April 13, 1779.
Page 52. — "Nassau Island. In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAH MABTIN, ESQ., being in perfect health. I leave my body to the Earth by a decent burial, not to exceed the sum of £50. I leave to my wife Mary one-half of all household furniture, plate, coach and horses, and a negro man John, and my Postilion named Quam, with my Indian woman, Sue; And £150, to be paid immediately after my decease, and £200 yearly for life. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth £60 to buy her mourning, having already paid to her husband her fortune, as may be seen by my book. I leave to my daughter Alice £1,000. To my daughter Eachel £1,000, and I confirm a verbal gift to her for a mulatto woman with her children. I leave to my son, Charles Yeamans, £500 and a negro boy and a horse, of the value of £40 each. To my son William £1,000 and a negro boy and a horse, of £40 value each. All the rest of my estate to my eldest son, Samuel. I leave to my granddaughter, Mary Martin, £200 to buy her negroes. I make my wife and my son Samuel, executors."
Dated March 30, 1773. Witnesses, Jacob Hicks,
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Silas Hicks, Austin Hicks (all Quakers). Proved, January 22, 1779.
Page 54.—" I, CADWALLADBK COLDEN, ESQUIRE, Lieu- tenant Governor of the Province of New York, do make and publish this my last will and Testament. All my just debts to be paid by my executors. Whereas I have a right to £ of the minerals and ores in a tract of 12,000 acres of land on the Mohawks river which I formerly held in common with Lewis Morris, James Alexander, and others; And likewise £ of the ores and minerals in several tracts of land on the west side of the Catskill Mountains, which I held with Vincent Matthews and others; And I have reserved the min- erals and ores in several tracts of land which I have sold. I leave all said rights to my grandson, Rich- ard Nicolls Golden. I leave to my son, David Golden, my negro slaves, horses, oxen and cattle, and all carts and wagons and implements of husbandry, and all household furniture and silver plate; Also all my manuscripts and printed books. The bonds which are owing to me from my sons, Alexander and Cadwal- lader, are to be cancelled, and they are to make no claim to my estate. All the rest of my personal estate I leave to my children, Cadwallader, David, Elizabeth De Lancey, and the children of my son Alexander, de- ceased, and the children of my daughter, Alice Willett, deceased. And whereas I have conveyed to my son Cadwallader my lands at Coldenham, and to my son David my lands in Flushing, I leave all the rest of my lands to my sons, Cadwallader and David, and to my daughter, Elizabeth De Lancey, and the children of my son Alexander, and the children of my daugh- ter, Alice Willett. My executors are to divide my estate as soon as possible. Whereas I did convey 400 acres of land to my granddaughter, Alice Willett, by mistake, which ought to have been conveyed to her sister Anne, £400 are to be taken from the share of Alice Willett and given to her sister Anne. Lastly,
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my will is that my Body be interred in a private man- ner, with as little expense as with Common Decency may be. I make my sons, Cadwallader and David, and my daughter, Elizabeth De Lancey, executors. All writen with my own hand."
May 20, 1775. Witnesses, Goldsbrow Banyar, Thomas Lawson, Kobert Cornell. Republished and declared as his will, August 7, 1776. Witnesses, Kob- ert Doughty, Quaker, Benjamin Underbill, Edmund Underbill. Proved, March 15, 1779.
Page 58. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL HOHSMANDEN, of New York, Chief Justice of said Province, being in good health. I direct all debts to be paid. Whereas my sister, Ursula Horsmanden, spinster, deceased, by her will left me £2,500, which she had invested in the joint Stock of the South Sea Company, and made Lucretia, widow of my brother, Rev. Samuel Horsmanden, executor, and part of said legacy has been received. I leave to the Eector of St. Giles Cripplegate, London, £1,000. I leave to Mr. Olive, of Goodhurst, Kent, England, who agreed with me for the purchase of my farm at Goodhurst in Kent, £600. I leave to the said Lucretia Horsmanden £400. To Elizabeth, wife of my worthy friend, Miles Sherbrook, of New York, merchant, my chariot and horses. My executors are to sell all my estate. I leave to my Goddaughter, Maria Horsmanden Bayard, daughter of Col. William Bayard, of Virginia, £500 Stirling. I leave to the Rector and Inhabitants of New York, in Communion with the Church of Eng- land, £1,500 New York money, £1,000 to be laid out in rebuilding the Rector's house, lately destroyed by fire, and £200 for rebuilding the Charity School House, and £100 for a bell for St. Paul's Chapel, and £200 for building a Pulpit and Desk in Trinity Church when the said church shall be rebuilt. I leave to the Governors of Kings College £500. I leave all the rest to my executors, to be divided between them. I make
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Miles Sherbrook, and Thomas Hayes, of Bristol, Eng- land, executors."
Dated February 5, 1777. Witnesses, James Des- brosses, Jr., Samuel Jones, Jacob Ebinelander. Proved, May 3, 1779.
Page 61.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ARCHI- BALD McVicKAE, of New York, merchant, being weak in body. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my brother, John McVickar, of Antrim, Ire- land, all my right to lands in Antrim ; Also £500 stir- ling. I leave to Archibald Gardener, son of Thomas Gardener, of New York, shopkeeper, £100. All the rest of my estate I leave to my nephew, John Mc- Vickar, who now lives with me, as a mark of affection for his care, and I make him and Daniel McCormick, of New York, merchant, executors."
Dated March 22, 1779. Witnesses, Hugh Gaine, bookseller, Smith Eamage, Henry Maxwell. Proved, May 10, 1779.
Page 63. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIZA- BETH ALSOP, widow of Richard Alsop, Esq., late of Newtown, in Queens County, being in my usual health. After all debts are paid, I leave to my two daughters, Hannah, wife of Dr. Joseph Sackett, and Mary Leslie, all my sheeting and table linnen and wearing apparell, and £10 each for a suit of mourning; Also £50 each. All the rest I leave to my son, Richard Alsop, and make him executor."
Dated June 8, 1774. Witnesses, Nathaniel Marston, James Stewart, Daniel Dunscombe, Jr. Proved, March 1, 1779.
Page 64. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ANNE DE LANCEY, of New York, widow of Hon. James De Lancey, Esq., being now sick and weak. My Body to be buried with as little expense as Decency will admit of. I leave to my eldest son, James De Lancey, £20,
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to be laid out in a suit of mourning, and as this is the only disposition I make in his favor, I think it proper to assign my reason for it, which is, that I think him well provided for by the estate which he takes as heir at law to his father, who died intestate, as I believe. I leave to the Poor of New York £100, without any regard to their religious denominations. My execu- tors may sell land to pay debts and legacies. All the rest of my estate I leave to my daughters, Mary Wal- ton, Susanah, Anne, and Martha, and to my sons, Stephen and John Peter De Lancey. I make Peter De Lancey, Oliver De Lancey, and John Watts, my brothers-in-law, and my son (in law), William Wal- ton, and his wife Mary, executors."
Dated August 12, 1760. Witnesses, William Smith, Jr., Tunis Somerindike, Caleb Hyatt.
Codicil. " Whereas my daughter, Mary Walton, is dead, I leave her share of my estate to her children, Mary, William, James De Lancey, Anne and Jacob Walton."
Dated September 7, 1767. Witnesses, Daniel Latham, Quaker, James Hedger, Thomas Hodgson. Proved, February 8, 1779.
Page 67. — " I, MARTHA ADAMS, of New York, spin- ster. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my sis- ter, Mary Townsend, all my wearing apparell. I leave to William Backhouse a bedstead and bed, and a one- armed chair which I had of his brother, John Back- house, deceased; Also my silver spoons, tea tongs, china bowl, and clock. The surplus of my estate to be given to such poor persons as my executors may think proper. I make William Backhouse, executor."
Dated November 23, 1778. Witnesses, Thomas P. Hewlings, John Glover, Samuel Burling, Quaker. Proved, May 3, 1779.
Page 68. — Commission to THOMAS WILLIAM WILLETT BEAVAN as Notary Public. May 8, 1779.
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Page 69.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, GEOKGE MABSCHALK, of New York, blockmaker, being sick and weak. I leave to my son John a large two-handled silver bowl, given me by my father, and marked A. E. M. I leave to my wife Hester all the rest of my estate during her life, and then to my son John and my daughters, Ann Mann, Katharine Bobinson, Hester and Mary Marschalk. I make my son John and my trusty friend and son-in-law, John Mann, executors."
Dated November 25, 1778. Witnesses, John San- ders, cooper, William Allen, Robert Bruce. Proved, April 13, 1779.
Page 70. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES HILDBETH, of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. I leave to my wife Phebe £20, and all her household furniture she brought with her ; likewise the use of west room. I order my sons, Noah and David, to cart her what firewood is necessary. I leave to my son James 10 acres of land at a place called Windmill Hill, bounded north by David Woodruff, east by highway, west by Maltby Gelston. I leave to my son Joshua 10 acres of the same lot on the south side of it, bounded south by Matthew Halsey, west by Maltby Gelston, east by highway; Also a lot of 15 acres by Theophilus Halsey's, except 4 acres on the northwest side, which I give to my son Levi. I likewise order that a road of two rods wide be made between the land of my son James and the 4 acres. The whole of said, lot is bounded south by widow Sarah Rogers, north by James Hildreth, Jr., east by highway, west by Theophilus Halsey. I also give him 10 acres on the east end of my home lot, next to the narrow lane, and to be measured so as to run through a waterhole in it. I also leave to my son Joshua a tract of wood- land bounded north by Abram Halsey, west by the Hal- sey's land, east by Jonah Sandford, and south by the middle line; Also £ of the £50 lot lying by Edward
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Perry's. It lies with the land that Mr. David Cor- with bought of Jesse Halsey ; Also a piece of meadow at Bugs pond, it runs from the west side of Bugs pond north to the beach, and so on to the gut or flat; Also •J of a share on Montauk. I leave to my son, Noah Hildreth, $ of my home lot on the north side, and run- ning up to the 10 acres I give to my son Joshua, and bounded north by highway, east by Joshua Hildreth, and south by David Hildreth. I also leave him $ of my lot of 20 acres at Sagg Pond, the north half, bounded north by Elias Halsey, east by Sagg Pond, west by highway; Also 3 acres at the north part of a lot of 6 acres which I bought of Mr. Nathan Halsey, bounded north by Abram Halsey, east by Captain John Sandford, and west by highway, and £ the lot we call the Orchard, the whole lot is 20 acres, bounded west by Matthew Halsey, north by Samuel Howell and Nathan Halsey, east by Captain John Sandford, and south by my son, David Hildreth; Also the south half of 8 acres lying below Stephen Sandford's, bounded west by the Halsey 's land, south by Nathaniel Wood- ruff, east by Jonah Sandford, west by Theophilus Halsey; Also | of a lot lying near the Brick kilns, bounded north by the middle line, and south by the bounds, east by David Haines, and west by my son David; Also f of a £50 lot lying by Edward Perry's, in the lot that Mr. David Corwith bought of Jesse Halsey; Also -J of a tract on the east side of Budds Neck, bounded west by John Budd, south by the same, north by the sound (Peconic Bay), east by Joshua's meadow; Also -J of my west meadow, bounded south by Captain "William Rogers, north by the sound, east by the woods. I leave to my son, David Hildreth, the south half of my home lot, to run from the street east to join my son Joshua's 10 acres. Bounded south by David Sandford, north by my son Noah, east by my son Joshua, west by the highway, and all my build- ings, except what is already given to my wife; Also £ of the 6 acres I bought of Nathan Halsey, Jr., and
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half of the piece we call the Orchard, and half the lot at Wind Mill Hill; And the north half of a lot lying below Stephen Sandford's, bounded north by Samuel Howell, west by Theophilus Halsey, east by Jonah Sandford, south by Noah Hildreth; And half the lot at Brick kilns, and f of a £50 right in the lot lying near Edward Perry's ; And half the tract on the east side of Budds Neck, and half of my west meadow. I leave to my son, Levi Hildreth, the 4 acres which I excepted from the lot given to my son Joshua, and the south half of my lot at Sagg Pond, and 18 acres of woodland. I leave to my three daughters, Mary, Kebecca, and Phebe, £7."
Dated September 7, 1778. Witnesses, Ezekiel Sand- ford, Moses Halsey, Jr., Joseph Gibbs. Addition to will dated September 12, 1778, same witnesses. Proved, April 1, 1779.
[Nora. — The will of James Hildreth covers several pages, and its careful minuteness commands ad- miration. His Homestead was at Bridge Hampton, bounded west by the road to Mecox, now called At- lantic Avenue, and north by the road to Sagg. The north half which was left to his son, Noah Hildreth, was sold by him to his brother, David Hildreth, Oc- tober 1, 1783, for £360 (or $906). This is now, or late, the homestead of the heirs of Gordon Corwith. The 10 acres left to Joshua Hildreth is at the east end of the home farm, on the south side of the Sagg road. Eugs pond and Budds Neck are at Nyack. The Sagg pond lot is south of the farm of Hon. Henry P. Hedges. Levi Hildreth was the father of James M. Hildreth, whose son, James A. Hildreth, is a well- known citizen of Southampton. — W. S. P.]
Page 74.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS JORDAN, Commander of His Majesty's Ship Galatea, being sound in mind and pretty well in body. I com- mit my Body to Earth or Sea, whichever way it may best please Him to dispose of me. I leave to my wife
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Mary all my worldly substance, either lands or money or goods, during her life, and then to my three chil- dren, Thomas, Charlotte, and Elizer. If they die, then I leave the same to my brothers, William and Eichard, and my sisters, Frances, Katharine, and Alice. I also leave them £50 each as a testimony of love. I request my worthy friend, Captain Macbride, to accept of my large Spye Glass, made by Dolland, and either of my Guns he pleases. I leave to Captain Eaynor my Gold Headed Cane and a pair of my best pistols as the only testimony of my esteem that I can think of."
Dated June 18, 1778. Witnesses, William Aug. Meninck, Robert Cowyar, Lieutenant, John Fisher, Captain's Clerk. Proved, May 25, 1779.
Confirmed by Governor Tryon, and there being no executors in this Province, Letters of Administration granted to Henry White, Esquire.
Page 76. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NEAL MCDONALD, of New York, direct all debts paid. I leave to Eenier Williams all my estate, real and per- sonal, and make him executor."
Dated December 6, 1777. Witnesses, Eichard Hol- lansby, George Shell, pilot, George Gray, Innkeeper. Proved, March 31, 1779. Eenier Williams being dead, Letters of Administration are granted to his wife Elizabeth.
Page 78. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, Dow DITMAES, JB., of Jamaica, in Queens County, being weak in body. My executors are to sell my tract of woodland lying in the Bog Lots, so called, and my salt meadow lying in Old Town Neck, in Jamaica. I leave to my son Abraham my silver-hilted sword. To my son John my gun and all my wearing apparell. I leave to my wife Maria and my three daughters, Bridget, Catharine, and Maria, all my linnen. After the death of my wife, my executors are to sell all real and personal -estate. I leave to my wife the use of
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all my estate while she remains my widow, and no longer, for her support and for educating my children. After her death, I leave to my son Abraham £150. To my son John £140, and all the rest to my five children. I make my wife, and my brother, Abraham Ditmars, and my brother-in-law, Barent Johnson, executors."
Dated June 5, 1775. Witnesses, Andrew Oakley, Abraham Colyer, Robert Hinchman. Proved, Decem- ber 9, 1775.
Page 80. — " In the name of God, Amen, March 25, 1758. I, THOMAS THOENE, of Flushing, in Queens County, on the Island of Nassau, blacksmith. I leave to my wife Hannah my best bed and furniture and my riding chair. My negro man Tom is to serve my legatees for 15 years, and then be free to work for himself, on condition that he pay to my executors £3 for ten years, and after that £1 a year for life. And my negro man Jonah is to work oh the same terms. My executors are to sell all the rest of my estate, and I leave all to my two sons I now have and the child my wife is now with child. I make my uncle, Thomas Thorne, executor."
Witnesses, Samuel Borden, John Farrington, trader, John Thorne, Jr., William Field. Proved, August 29, 1778. The executor, John Thorne, was then dead. Letters of Administration granted to Abigail Thorne, widow, and Oliver Thorne, boatman.
Page 83. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 16, 1769. I, PETEK WYCKOFF, of Flatlands, in Kings County. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah my whole estate, real and personal, while she remains my widow, except £800 and a piece of meadow in Flatlands at a place called Varkes Hook. I leave to my son Petrus a piece of meadow land in Flatlands at Varkes Hook, bounded west by Peter Lott, east by a small creek, south by Bastevers Kill, so called, north by the upland. I leave to my sons, John, and Nicholas,
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each £400. After the remarriage or death of ray wife, I leave all my estate to my son Petrus, except £800, which is the legacy of my other two sons. And my son Petrus is to pay to my daughter Sarah, wife of Dirck Amerman, £200, and to my grandchildren, Cor- nelius Luyster and Elbert Luyster, children of my daughter Willemptie, deceased, each £100. I leave to my grandsons, Petrus and John Luyster, sons of my daughter N eel tie, deceased, each £100. I make my sons, Petrus and Nicholas, executors."
Witnesses, Johanes Lott, John Lott, John Strycker, Jr. Proved, May 28, 1779.
Page 87. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN INGHAM, of New York. After paying all debts, I leave the rest of my estate to my mother, Elizabeth Ingham, of Hallifax, England. If she be dead, then to my two brothers and my two sisters (not named). I make William Millburn and Edward Agor, executors."
Dated March 12, 1779. Witnesses, Thomas Man, James Ettridge, Viner Mitchell. Proved, May 17, 1779.
Page 88. — " I, THOMAS DENTON, of Jamaica, in Queens County, blacksmith. My executors are to pay all debts, and to sell all real and personal estate, ex- cept as mentioned. My executors are to keep two feather beds, with a sufficient quantity of bedding of all kinds for the use of my four children, one of which, with bolsters and pillows, I leave to my daughter, Martha Denton. I leave to my sister, Deborah Den- ton, the interest on £30 during her life, and then to my four children, Martha, Thomas, Nehemiah, and Samuel. My executors are to invest all my estate for my children until they are of age, but they are not to be in haste to sell, but to use discretion. Whereas I owe to my sister Deborah £70, for which she has nothing to show, my executors are to pay the same. My negro Jack is to live on my place as long as my
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family live here, and then he is to choose his master. I make my brother, Amos Denton, and my brothers- in-law, John Scidmore and Samuel Scidmore, Jr., executors."
Dated April 16, 1777. Witnesses, Othniel Smith, Amos Denton, Jr., Robert Hinchman. Proved, May 6, 1777.
Page 90. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, STEPHEN EOGEKS, of the town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife J, of my estate, as the law directs. I leave to my eldest son, Vincent, all my homestead southward of the road, lands, meadows, and buildings. I leave to my son Stephen 45 acres of my upper land north of the road, beginning at the south end where my orchard now is and taking the whole breadth northward till it makes 45 acres; And all my meadow at Speonk river, and my meadow and Commonage on the Beach ; Also my negro Robinson and £30, and my shop and loom, and tackling and a bed. I leave to my daughter Phebe £35 and a bed and a cow. I leave to my daugh- ter Martha 5 shillings. I leave to my two sons my Commonage, and the rest to my son Vincent. I make my wife Martha and my son Vincent, executors."
Dated July 30, 1778. Witnesses, Henry Ludlam, George Ludlam, Stephen Jagger. Proved, April 1, 1779, before Nathan Woodhull.
[ NOTE.— Stephen Rogers was one of the first settlers in Speonk, at the west end of the town of Southamp- ton. He was son of Zachariah Rogers, of Bridge Hampton. The homestead which he left to his son, Vincent Rogers, is on the south side of the street in Speonk, was left by him to his son, Thomas Rogers, who sold it to Oliver Tuthill. It was afterward sold in parcels to Charles Halsey, Warren Ruland, Henry Fordham, and Philip Brady, who all had houses upon it in recent years. The land on the north side of the road, left to his son Stephen, was sold by him to
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Henry Corwin, who gave it to his son Henry, who sold it to Captain John Rogers and Noah Tuthill. Captain John Rogers left his part to his son, Gilbert Rogers, who now owns it. — W. S. P.]
Page 91. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS STEPHENS, of the town of Southampton, Suffolk County, being in a poor state of health. I leave to my wife Abigail one bed and bedstead and bedding, and such part of my lands and tenements as the law directs. And I order my son William to give her a comfortable and honorable maintainance. I leave to my son Thomas my silver-hilted sword, and all my divided lands and meadows east of the brook called Tiana, and a £ 50 of Commonage throughout the town. I leave to my son William all my divided lands and meadows at Potunk, from the west bounds of the town to the brook called Aspatuck, and a \ 50 of Com- monage,, and my silver tankard. I leave to my son Edward all my lands and meadows from the brook called Aspatuck to the brook called Tiana, and a \ 50 of Commonage; Also my team and wagons. I leave to my son Abraham £100. To my daughter Abigail £50. The rest of my movables I leave to my six daughters, Hannah Squires, Elizabeth Squires, Ann Goold, Susanah Green, Abigail, and Phebe Dur- ling. I make my sons, Thomas and William, ex- ecutors."
Dated January 11, 1779. Witnesses, John Cooper, Thomas Jessup, Jr., Stephen Rogers. Proved, April 1, 1779.
[NOTE. — In the burying ground at Quogue is a tombstone bearing the inscription, " Capt. Thomas Stephens, who died March 20, 1779, in the 74 year of his Age." He was generally known as Capt. Thomas Stephens, and was an extensive landowner and man of importance. His homestead in Southampton vil- lage, which he left to his son Thomas, was sold by him to Micaiah Herrick, and it is now owned by his
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descendants. The descendants of the son, William Stephens, are still living in the western part of the town, but the name has disappeared from the eastern part.— W. S. P.]
Page 93. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC HAWKINS, of the town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, yeoman, being sick. I leave to my son Aaron all my lands in Old Field, Crane Neck, and West Meadow Neck, with all houses and home lot, and my meadow at the AVest meadow. My executors are to take care of my son Aaron and improve the estate to best advantage until he is of age. My executors may sell all the rest of my estate, except my wearing ap- parell, which is to be kept for my son Aaron, and my household furniture for my daughter Eachel. I make my loving kinsman, Eleazar Hawkins, and Jacob Mills and Alexander Hawkins, Jr., executors."
Dated June 16, 1778. Witnesses, Daniel Satterlee, Selah Smith, Samuel Thompson. Proved, June 23, 1778.
Page 95. — "In the name of God, Amen, June 5, 1777. I, EDMOND SMITH, .of Smithtown, in Suffolk County. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son, Nathaniel Smith, all my lands in Brookhaven, with all buildings, and my grist mill and saw mill and stream in Stony Brook; And all my lands in Stony Brook Neck and all my lands at Easapeage; Also a certain tract of land, being 70 acres, lying southward of the mills ; also a tract called the Long fields, and all my meadow and creek thatch in Stony Brook Harbor and in Smithtown Harbor, and my creek thatch; Also 2 negroes, and my oxen and horses and farming tack- ling, and my silver tankard and silver-handled cane. My executors are to sell all lands west of Smithtown river, and my meadow at Sunken meadows, and a tract near Eonconcomie Pond, about 100 acres, and all my land on Eonconcomy Plains. I leave to my daughter,
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Charity Smith, £200 and 2 beds, a silver tankard and 5 spoons, a large table and looking glass, a negro boy and all my linnen. I leave to my two grandsons, Micah Smith and Edmund Smith, all that lot of land adjoining Micah Smith's. I leave to the Presbyterian Church in Smithtown £50 for the support of the min- istry. I leave to the Presbyterian Church in Brook- haven, whereof Benjamin Talmadge is minister, £25 for the support of the minister. I leave to the town of Setauket a burying cloth (pall), to be procured for their use by my executors. All the rest of my money I leave to my daughters, Sarah and Charity, and my granddaughters, Tabitha Smith and Charity Smith and Susanah Smith. All the rest of my estate to be sold and the money paid to my children and grand- children. I make my sons, Nathaniel and Eichard, and my friend, Daniel Smith, executors."
Witnesses, Samuel Smith, Isaac Davis, Eichard Smith. Proved, April 5, 1779.
Page 98. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM CREED, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being far ad- vanced in years and weak in body. I leave to my wife Phebe all of my indoor movables as are now in being, which she brought to me when I married her. My executors are to sell all the rest of movables and all messuages and lands at vendue. I leave to my wife £9 yearly, to be paid by my sons, William and Ben- jamin. I leave to my daughter, Mary Ballard, a cup- board and £6 a year while she remains a widow. I leave to my son George a bond for £100 which I now have against him. I leave to my son Benjajuin £50 and a bond of £50 which he gave to Nehemiah Lud- lam in his life, and which was assigned to me. All the rest of my estate to my sons, William and Benja- min. I make my wife and sons, executors."
Dated February 14, 1774. Witnesses, John Thurs- ton, William Thurston, Eobert Hinchman. Proved, April 9, 1778.
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Page 101. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EGBERT FENWICK, Captain in the Eoyal Artillery. I leave to my wife Anne all household furniture, plate, and all money and Government securities now in the hands of Mr. Benjamin Allen. After her death, I leave all my estate to all my children who shall then be alive (not named). I have hereunto set my hand in Bos- ton, June 17, 1775. I request that my brothers, E. I. Phillips and Captain E. G. Bruce, will assist in put- ting this will in execution.
" Halifax, June 1, 1776. I leave to my wife £150, to be at her immediate disposal, as she may be left alone abroad." Proved in New York, June 14, 1779, upon the affidavit of Eobert Samson, Captain Lieu- tenant of the Eoyal Artillery, as to handwriting, etc. The wife Anne was made Administratrix.
Page 102. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EGBERT BELL, of New York, taylor, being very sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Magdalen all the rest of my estate, the better to enable her to educate, main- tain, and bring up my son James. I make my wife and my father, Samuel Bell, and my father-in-law, James Lowrens, executors."
Dated September 2, 1778. Witnesses, Hannah Lownds, Thomas Lownds, Taylor, Bartholomew Cran- nell. Proved, June 14, 1779.
Page 103.— Commission, George III, To all, etc., Appoints JOHN WOODS Public Notary. June 7, 1779.
SAMUEL OAKLEY, aged 13, son of John Oakley, late of the Borrough town of Westchester, and having a title to the estate of his father, chooses Isaac Willett as Guardian. Approved by Governor William Tryon, June 30, 1779.
Mortgage. — JOHN DUDLEY, of New York, Baker, mortgages to Wandel Boos, baker, " A house and lot in New York, fronting east to a certain street called
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Maiden Lane, bounded south by lot of William Dud- ley, north by lot in tenure of Thomas Eice, west in the rear by the widow Middleton. Being 30 feet front and 110 long." July 21, 1779.
This was to secure the payment of ,£1,200, to be paid in Spanish Dollars at 8 shillings per dollar. Note on margin of page states that it was paid Feb- ruary 6, 1781.
Page 106. — " In the name of God, Amen, October 12, 1778. I, JOHN HOPPER, of the Out Ward of New York, farmer, being sick and weak. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Mary all the use and profits of my estate. After her decease, I leave all my lands and estate to my children, Matthew, John, An- drew, Jellis, and Jemima, wife of John Hoorn, and to my grandchildren, Mary, Ann, John, and Nicholas, children of my son, Wessell Hopper, deceased. Three men of good understanding and judgment are to make division of my estate, and there is to be a free cart road from Hudson river to the Commons through each lot. All my rights of land in Bergen County, New Jersey, I leave to all my children. I make my wife and sons, Matthew and John, executors."
Witnesses, Louis Andrew Gautier, Jacobus Van Norden, and Cornelius Hansen. Proved, July 19, 1779.
Page 109. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEORGE CRAVEY, seaman on board His Majesty's Ship Dolphin, Sir John Chinnery, Esq., Commander. I leave to my affectionate brother, James Cravey, of Aberdeen, all my wages, clothes, etc., and make him executor."
Dated June 23, 1779. Witnesses, Sir John Chin- nery, William Hart, John Linton, Daniel McKinley, midshipman. Proved, August 2, 1779.
Page 110. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES MCQUILLAN, late mariner on his Majesty's Ships Eose
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and Experiment, Sir James Wallace, Commander, and now of Plymouth. I leave all my estate to my friend, Barnaby Drew, mariner of the ship Experiment, and make him executor."
Dated March 20, 1777. Witnesses, John Jayne, William Jump.
Certificate of " Frederick, by Divine Permission Archbishop of Canterbury," that the will was proved in London, January 29, 1779.
Page 111. — Commission of Governor Tryon, etc. AMOS BATCHFOBD as Attorney and Advocate in Court of Admiralty. October 4, 1779.
Page 112. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DE- BORAH STEAD, of Jamaica, in Queens County, widow, being in good health. I leave to my son William 5 shillings in bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to my mullatto slave Nanny £25 and a bed on which I commonly lye ; Also my black gown and liberty to live with such of my daughters as she may choose. I leave to my daughter Euhannah, wife of Benjamin Havi- land, the interest on £25, and the same to my daugh- ter Sarah, wife of John Eapalye. All the rest of my estate to be kept at interest for my daughters, De- borah, wife of Thomas Smith, Euhannah, wife of Benjamin Haviland, Sarah, wife of John Eapalye, Amy, wife of William Wisner, and my daughter Mar- tha. The principal to be paid them upon the death of their husbands. I make my son-in-law, William Wisner, and William Furman, executors."
Dated March 7, 1771. Witnesses, Daniel Kissam, Mary Kissam, Sarah Betts.
Codicil, dated March 3, 1773, appoints daughters Euhannah Haviland and Sarah Eapalye, executors in place of William Furman and William Wisner. Proved, August 6, 1779.
Page 116.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM MCADAM, of New York, being, thank God, in health
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of Body. To prevent any disputes that may arise in case of my death. I leave to my brother, James Mc- Adam, of Ayrshire, in North Brittain, £10, to be paid out of the readyest part .of my personal property. To my brother Gilbert £10. I leave to my wife Ann, in consideration of her affection, confidence, and attach- ment, all the rest of my estate, real and personal, and make her executor."
Dated September 20,. 1766. Witnesses, Goldsbrow Banyar, Dr. Peter Middleton, John McDowall. Proved, October 2, 1779.
Page 118. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL CAMPBELL, of New York, being in sound mind. I de- sire my executors to inter my body in a decent but plain manner, with as little expense as possible, and pay all debts as soon as possible. I leave to my wife Susanna, and my son Archibald, and my daughters, Jane, Mary, Margaret, and Catharine, all my estate, except my silver plate which is in Europe and in my own possession here, which I leave to my son Archi- bald. I make my wife and my friend, William Camp- bell, executors."
Dated September 4, 1779. Witnesses, Stephen Skin- ner, Gent., Andrew J. Skinner, Joseph Housey. Proved, September 20, 1779.
Page 119. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, STE- PHEN MAKTINE, of Old Town, on Staten Island, April 13, 1779. I leave to such children as are single and live with me at the time of my departure the use of all my estate for two years, and then to be sold by my executors. I leave to my son Stephen £40. To my two daughters, Charity and Elizabeth, £20 each. To my three sons, Cornelius, Abraham, and Benja- min, £30 each, and the same to my three daugh- ters, Eleanor, Cornelia, and Sarah. All the rest I leave to my eleven children, Ann, Mary, Charity, Elizabeth, Cornelius, Abraham, Benjamin, Susanah,
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Eleanor, Cornelia, and Sarah. I make my four sons, executors."
April 13, 1779. Witnesses, John Wilson, Christian Jacobson, Mary Vanderbeck. Proved, August 4, 1779.
Page 121. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 20, 1777. I, EDWARD PERINE, of Richmond County, farmer, being very sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Ann the use of all my estate till my youngest child is of age. I leave to my son Joseph all the farm I now live on, except 6 acres of salt meadow. And he is to pay to his brother Henry £450. I also leave him my bay mare. To my son Henry £450 and a colt. I leave to my son Edward all that farm or Plantation I purchased of Captain Stanton, and 6 acres of salt meadow out of the farm left to my son Joseph, bound- ing on the rear of the land of Lewis Eyerz, of the same width, and to extend southeast to make 6 acres. I leave to my four daughters, Mary, Sarah, Ann, and Margaret, all my money in cash, and due to me, when they are of age or married. All the rest I leave to my wife Ann. I make my brother, Henry Perine, and my brother-in-law, Richard Conner, Esq., executors."
Witnesses, Elisha Lawrence, Benjamin Seaman, Patience Rolph, George Taylor, Jr. Proved, Septem- ber 2, 1779. Patience Rolph was then the wife of Cornelius Cole.
Page 123. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN GREY, at present of New York, merchant, eldest son of Thomas Grey, Esq., of Balfast, Ireland, being very sick this 20 of August, 1779. I leave to my honored father all my estate, real and personal, and make him and Hugh Wallace and Daniel Squires, executors."
Witnesses, John Kelly, John Milner, Israel Bedell. Proved, October 11, 1779.
Page 125. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NICHO- LAS VEGHTE, of Gowanus, in the township of Brook-
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land, in Kings County, being sick in body. I leave to my daughter Gerretie, wife of Mr. Teunis Tiebout, the small farm or Plantation which I purchased of pinion Boerum, Esq., so far till where it meets the' wood lots, bounded as follows : Beginning at my swing- ing gate which stands on the road some distance out before my door, and from thence southeast along a stone fence, which used to part my old farm, where I now live, and the said small farm, and so as the fence runs to the southeast corner of the land of Bern Adri- ance, and then northwest along the land and meadow of Bern Adriance to a ditch, and then along the south side of said ditch, easterly and southerly to a fence, and then southerly and southeasterly along the same to the swinging gate where it begun. I also give her a certain tract of woodland, beginning near the Mill road that leads along my land to Flatbush by the southeast end of the furthest bridge on said road, at a large stone which is flat on the top and lies against the line between the land of John Bapalye, Esq., and mine, and thence as my line runs, southeast to Flat- lands woodlands, then southwest along lot of wood- land No. 12, and so along the breadth of 21 wood lots to the east corner of Bern Adriance woodland, then northwest along a fence to a stone set up about 4 feet long and stands near the middle of the length of the wood lots, against Lot No. 33, thence northeast pretty near right across the 21 wood lots to the aforesaid flat stone where it begun ; Also a parcel of land and meadow called the Hook, beginning at the Linthorn, which is to the house of Jacob or Jury Bennett, thence northwest to a ditch, then along a little creek that runs between my meadow and Jacob Van der Hoeve's meadow, to a stake on the edge of my meadow, and thence to a creek that runs between my meadow and that of my son-in-law, Bern Cowenhoven, thence by the road that runs past Jacob Van der Hoeve's black- smith shop, then along the road to beginning. I also leave her £200 and my Dutch cupboard, and my
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blue-painted wagon and four negroes. I leave to my grandson, Nicholas Cowenhoven, my old farm or Plan- tation, with buildings, where I now live, beginning at
•my swinging gate at the School House that stands by the mill road, and then southeast along the road to the woodland of John Eapalye, and thence along the tract given to my daughter Gerritie, and from thence to the mill pond, and so to beginning. I order that
• my Oyster bed lying within the bounds of my farm shall be for the use of my daughter Gerritie and my grandson, Nicholas Cowenhoven. I also give to my grandson, Nicholas Cowenhoven, a piece of meadow. I also leave to my said daughter and grandson my Fishing Place, commonly called Boomjies Hook, which I purchased of Tyce Van Eyck and others. I also leave to my said grandson a negro man and six cows. I leave to my wife Abigeltie two best beds and all that belongs to them, and as much household furniture as she may want, while she remains my widow, and then to my daughter and grandson. I leave to my grand- son all farming utensils, and he shall pay £1,000 to his brother John and his sister, Cornelia Cowenhoven. I leave to my grandson, John Cowenhoven, £50. To my granddaughter, Cornelia Cowenhoven, two negro men." Leaves legacies to " my three grandchildren, children of my deceased daughter Magtelie, viz., John, Nicholas, and Cornelius" (family name not given). " My daughter, Gerritie Tiebout, is to pay to my wife | of the marriage articles which I entered into with her. And my grandson, Nicholas Cowenhoven, shall pay |. And my wife's daughter Bennitie may live with her. My executors are to take charge of my estate till my grandson is of age. My daughter, Geritie Tiebout, may have the north part of the bury- ing place on the farm. I make my respectfull friends, Martin Schenck, Thomas Eapalye, and John Johnson, all of Brookland, executors."
Dated August 24, 1779. Witnesses, Eem Adriance, Thomas Pear sail, Henry Van Dyck, " late of Albany,
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but now of Kings Co., Physician." Proved, October 4, 1779.
Page 132. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES HOLLANBY, late of London, coachniaker, but now in New York, being in health, but knowing the Dangers I am now exposed to in my present calling as a Sol- dier in his Majesty's service. Whereas by the will of my late Honored father, William Hollanby, I am now entitled to £900 Sterling, which is in the hands of John Palmer, of the Black Ball Inn, Whitechapel, London, and James Hollanby, of Kent. I leave to my friend, Luke Bird, of New York, wheelwright, £350. To Thomas Grundge [or Goudge] £50. To my sister Elizabeth £200. To my sister Sophia £200. To my friend, Isaac Taylor, £50. I make Luke Bird and Thomas Grundge, executors."
Dated August 4, 1779. Witnesses, George Warden, William Hill, Bartholomew Cranell. Proved, October 25, 1779.
Page 135. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NATHAN SMITH, of Flushing, being sick, September 8, 1779. I leave to my daughter Mary the use of £10, and after her death to her son, James Craft. I leave to my son Nathan all my estate, real and personal, and I make him and his wife Milicent, and James Mackrell, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, James Mackrell, shopkeeper, Nathan Smith, Emila Smith. Proved, October 16, 1779.
Page 136. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ANX SCHENCK, widow, of the Wallaboght, in Kings County, being sick and weak this 30 of September, 1779. I leave to my son, Martin Schenck, the oldest mare that I possess. I leave to my youngest son, John, all my lot of woodland lying in the Hills in the Second Di- vision of Brookland woodlands, being No. 32, and is 10 acres. Bounded east by Martin Schenck, west by
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Jeromus Kapalye, south by John Lefferts, north by Cornelius Vandervoort; Also a horse and a pair of silver sugar tongs. I leave to my daughter Hellitie, wife of Jacob Eyerson, a negro woman and her two children; Also my gold locket to wear round the neck, and a silver milk pot, 6 silver tablespoons, three tea- spoons, one large Hogg, and a fine Hetchell and a cradle. I leave to my daughter Ann, wife of William Boerum, 5 tablespoons, 3 teaspoons, a negro boy and girl, a silver sugar pot, one large Hogg and a new Dutch Testament, silver bound, and £100. I leave to my two daughters all beds and bedding, and all house- hold furniture and twelve cows. I leave to Martin, son of Jacob Eyerson, a horse. All the rest to my children. I make my two sons and Jacob Eyerson, executors."
Witnesses, Nicholas Shuby, John Corty, Elizabeth Alstyne. Proved, October 25, 1779.
Page 139.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN SCHENCK, yeoman, of the Wallaboght, in Kings County, being sick. I leave all my estate of every kind to my brother Martin and my sisters, Helitie, wife of Jacob Eyerson, and Ann, wife of William Boeram. If my brother Martin takes advantage of the terms of my father's will in regard to my dying without issue, then I leave him One English Shilling, and no more. I make Jacob Eyerson and Bern Eemsen, executors."
Witnesses, Samuel Burling, Quaker, Nicholas Stuby, James Brevoort. Dated October 3, 1779. Proved, October 25, 1779.
Page 140. — William Tryon, Governor, etc. Where- as JOSEPH GOLDTHWAIT, of New York, Gent., died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to Eichard William and Sarah, his wife, who is sister of said Joseph Goldthwait.
Dated October 12, 1779.
Upon the petition of Philip Goldthwait, a brother,
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the Letters are revoked and new Letters granted to Frederick William Geyer. October 29, 1779.
Page 143. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CHAMBERS, of New York, mariner, considering the un- certainty of this frail and transitory life. I leave to my mother, Helena Chambers, of New York, all my Prize money and goods, and make her executor."
Dated April 14, 1779. Witnesses, Israel Munds, Elizabeth Clarke, John Dunscomb. Proved, Novem- ber 1. 1779.
Page 144. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MAT- THEW HOPPER, of the Out Ward of New York, farmer, being sick and weak. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife, Elizabeth Hopper, all my estate, real and personal, situate in the Out Ward, and known by the name of the Great Kills, during her life, and then to my sons, John, Matthew, and William. I leave* to my son John £5 more than his share. My estate is to be divided within three months after the death of my wife. I make my wife and sons, John and Matthew, and my friend, Jacob Van Orden, executors."
Dated October 17, 1778. Witnesses, Louis Andrew Gautier, Innkeeper, George Higday, Elizabeth Higday. Proved, November 1, 1779.
Page 146. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL HOLMES, of the South Quarter, of Eichmond County, yeoman, being aged and infirm. I leave to my grand- son, Samuel Holmes, all the lands, meadows, and build- ings belonging to the place which I live on, during his life, and then to his next heir, and so from heir to heir forever. I leave to my grandson, Thomas Holmes, all that farm with the meadow where he and his mother now live; She having the right to live on the farm with him for 10 years. After his death, to his next heir, and so from heir to heir forever. I leave to my grandchildren, Joseph and Sarah Barton, all the land
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below the road now in their possession, and 20 acres of meadow fronting the lower side of the land, so as to take in the first Hommock; Also £ of my woodland above the road. The other half I leave to Thomas Holmes, to extend northwesterly no farther than Isaac Lewises or Nelly's brook. To them for life, and then to their next heirs. I leave to my grandson, Isaac Lackman, and Martha his wife, all the lands above and below the road, with the meadow. I leave to my grandchildren, Abraham Burbank and Ann his wife, the west half of my Plantation in the Manor (of Cas- tleton), and a lot of salt meadow on the Great Kills, lying east of that above mentioned, and now in pos- session of Mr. John Beatty; Also a great Hommock, which Abraham Burbank has in his possession. All the meadow adjoining I leave to Abraham Burbank and Anthony McNiel. I leave to Anthony McNiel and . Mary his wife a small piece of land northwest of Nelly's Brook. I leave to my daughter Mary £150. To my granddaughters, Lucy and Mary Holmes, each £100. To my granddaughter, Ann Lee, £200. I make my friends, Lewis Du Bois, Sr., and Lewis Du Bois, Jr., and Hendrick Ferine, executors."
Dated July 9, 1778. Witnesses, Hector Gamboild, Mary McNiel, Peter Durand. Proved, October 19, 1779.
Page 148.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, GARRET COZINE, of the Province of New York, now bound to Albany in the King's Service. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Jane all my estate, real and personal, while she remains my widow, but if she mar- ries, she shall have only one-third. I leave to my son Cornelius all my apparell, and £5 more than one-third of my estate. I leave to my daughter Catrina £ of my estate. To my daughter Hannah £100 more than ^ of my estate. I make my wife Jane, executor."
Dated February 16, 1759. Witnesses, Morris Earle, Crossfield Thurston, Nicholas Fletcher. Proved, Oc-
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tober 22, 1773, before Moses Grumley, Esq. Con- firmed by Governor Tryon, November 9, 1779, and Jane Cozine being dead, Letters of Administration are granted to Catharine, wife of Jacob Harsen, late Catharine Cozine.
Page 149. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, AR- TEMAS WHITE, of New York, mariner. I leave to my friend, John Keady, of New York, tavern keeper, all my estate, and make him executor."
Dated November 3, 1779. Witnesses, John Aymar, Melnes Concklin, James Crawford. Proved, Novem- ber 8, 1779.
Page 150. — Commission. George III, etc. To JAMES CREIGHTON, ESQ., of New York, as Public No- • tary. November 12, 1779.
Also to DANIEL HUMPHREYS, the same. November 15, 1779.
Page 152.—" This is the last Will and Testament of me, EGBERT WILSON, of Greenwich, on the Island of New York, Gentleman, in the Province of New York. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Barwick, £3. To my daughter Ann only 50 shillings a year during her natural life. To my son Edward £60. To my daughter Jane £5. To my daughters, Sarah and Barbara, £20 each. To my wife Mary | of all household furniture and £10 a year. All these legacies to be paid by my executor, Christopher Wil- son. But if there are any Law Expenses concerning money due me in Nova Scotia or elsewhere, the lega- tees are to bear the expenses. The legacies are to be paid in Stirling money out of money for lands which I sold in Nova Scotia. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my son, Christopher Wilson, and make him executor."
Dated March 20, 1778. Witnesses, John Keily, Rob- ert Laffan. Proved, November 15, 1779.
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Page 153.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BOGART, of New York, shipwright, being in bodily health. I leave to my wife Ann all my estate and all wages due me, and make her executor."
Dated August 10, 1779. Witnesses, Jacob Taylor, schoolmaster, Seamsur Stout, cordwainer, John Book- er. Proved, November 15, 1779.
Page 155.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES CHESHIRE, mariner, formerly master of the Brigantine Bella, at present not being in bodily health, and con- sidering the perils and dangers of the Sea. I commit my body to Earth or Sea. After all debts are paid, I leave all my estate to my wife, Betty Cheshire, of Liv- erpool. I make David Hall, of New York, executor."
Dated October 26, 1779. Witnesses, Thomas Wright, Richard Jones, Richard Lightfoot. Proved, November 22, 1779.
Page 156.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIZA- BETH PETERS, widow, of New York. I leave to my son, Peter Peters, and my daughter Magdalena, wife of Henry Bebourt, and my daughter Catharine, wife of Nicholas Hoeselgos, to each an equal share of my estate of House and land and £40 in hard cash ; Also a large chest and a feather bed, valued at £5. I make Henry Bebourt, executor, and he is to be paid all charges he may be at."
Dated March 15, 1779. Witnesses, John Gamgl, Jacob Zortz, John Jacob Hartz, John Clarke Cooke, schoolmaster. Proved, November 22, 1779.
Page 158.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, MOSES DUPUY, of Richmond County, blacksmith, September 16, 1776. I leave to my wife Leah the possession of all lands and estate during her life or widowhood, and then all to be sold and divided among my children, John, Nicholas, Moses, and Leah. I make Stephen Bedell and Anthony Egberts, executors."
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Witnesses, Barent Simonson, Abraham James, Jacob Decker. Proved, November 24, 1779.
Page 159.-" In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all People that I, BARENT VAN HoKNE, of the township of Bergen, in New Jer- sey, being sick and weak in body. I leave to my eldest son, Jacob, £5 in bar to all claims as eldest son I leave to the three other children of my first wife, viz Andries, Jenny, and Gertruyd, all the estate which now remains unsold of their grandfather, Andries \ an Buskerk. I leave my whole Plantation or tract .land in Bergen to my sons, Barent, John, and Cor- >lms My son Barent is to have the Old Homestead lot beginning at the southwest corner and run- ning along the meadow, past the house, till it comes to a mulberry stump opposite the Split rock. I leave to my son Cornelius all that lot running from the Split •ck along the river to a large rock, and 3 acres of woodland out of the west corner of my son Barent's Jot. My son John is to have all the house and lot be- ginning at the large rock and running to the line of George Cadmuse. I leave the front meadow to my sons, John and Cornelius, and the back meadow to
to his sister , and £50 to my son Cornelius. My son
John shall pay to his sister Fity £150. I leave to my wife Eva the use of my estate during her life or wid- owhood. My son Cornelius is to have £50 I leave my personal estate to my children, Barent, John, Cor- nel 1US Mary and Fity. My executors may sell Lots 5 and 4 and A of the Ferry Lot, which said lots
my faher by Hendrick
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fM. ^lfeTCatlharin7e- I m*ke my wife and- trusty fi lends, Jacobus Van Wagenen and Peter Van Bus- kerk, executors."
Dated January 16, 1779. Witnesses, Simon Van Antwerp, shopkeeper, Robert Steel, innkeeper, Abra- ham Gouverneur. Proved, November 30, 1779.
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Page 162. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, KESIA DEAN, of Jamaica, in Queens County, spinster, being in perfect health. First of all I bequeath unto my negro man Jacob his absolute freedom from Slavery and bondage forever. I leave to my negro woman Letitia her freedom, and also to my negro girl Jerusha. I leave to them all such beds and bedding they call their own, and all my wearing apparell, and all my pots and kettles, etc. My executors to sell all my estate, and from the proceeds pay to my negroes £50 each. The remainder I leave to my cousin, John Dean. The £50 left to my negro woman Lettice is to be put into the hands of Nathaniel Mills. I make Jonathan Thurston and John Dean, executors."
Dated October 18, 1774. Witnesses, Thomas Wood- ward, Joana Hinchman, Kobert Hinchman. Proved, September 15, 1778.
Page 164. — " I, MARY CABMAN, daughter of Thomas Carman, deceased, of Hempstead, in Queens County, single woman, finding old age upon me, and willing to make my will before I depart this life. I leave to my three sisters, Hannah Van Wyck, Buth Hicks, and Phebe Townsend, all my household goods, and to each of them £50. I leave to Abigail Carman, my brother's daughter, £20.. To Stephen Powell's daughter Mary £10. I leave all the rest to the sons of my brother, Thomas Carman, viz., Thomas, Samuel, and Joseph. My executors are to sell my estate. I make my brother-in-law, John Townsend, of Westbury, and my kinsman, Stephen Powell, and Abraham Van Wyck, executors."
Dated January 18, 1775. Witnesses, Samuel Van Wyck, Daniel Pine, Sarah Pine. Proved, December 18, 1776.
Page 165.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH PETTITT, of Hempstead, in Queens County. I leave to my two sons, Amos and Benjamin, my dwelling house,
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mill, and all homestead lands where I now live; Also 5 shillings Patent Eight in the undivided swamps in the township of Hempstead, where my mills now stand. And they are to pay to my wife Alice £300 at the end of three years. I leave to my wife the use of all my lands, buildings, and meadows lying at Hempstead South, which I purchased of Isaac Balden, for three years after my decease, and she is to sup- port my daughter Alletta and my sons, William and Silas, in a Christianlike manner during said term. After the three years are expired, my executors are to sell the same. From the proceeds they are to pay to my son William £250. To my son Silas £250. To my daughter Alletta £30. I leave to my wife a bed, six chairs, and all linnen, iron, and pewter, a warming pan, two cows, and a negro girl. To my daughter Alletta a bed, cupboard, looking glass, etc. To my son Amos three cows, five young cattle, and ten sheep. To my son William three cows, two steers, and ten sheep. To my sons, Amos, Benjamin, and William, all farming utensils. I make my son Samuel, and Michael Petti tt, and my son-in-law, Thomas Durlen, executors. Best of my estate to all my children."
Dated October 19, 1776. Witnesses, Samuel Lang- don, Sylvester Bedell, James Searing. Proved, No- vember 20, 1776.
Page 167. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, ABIGAIL WOOD, of Hempstead, April 19, 1779, being sick in body. I leave to my cousin, Sarah Bainer, widow, my feather bed and my blue and white cover- lid. I leave to Abigail Allen, daughter of Andrew Allen, my blue gown and looking glass. I leave to Sarah Rainer and Mary Burr, wife of Isaac Burr, all the rest of my household goods and wearing apparell, excepting my Great Bible, which I give to my sister, Charity Baldin. I leave to Sarah Eainer £6 out of the money due me and on a bond from Samuel Burr. The rest of my money I leave to Elizabeth, Abigail,
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Sarah, and Phebe Allen, daughters of Andrew Allen. My dwelling house and land adjoining where I now dwell, situate in Hempstead South woods, is to be sold by my executors. After all debts are paid, the re- mainder is to be placed in the hands of Charles Feeks and Henry Ludlam, of Oyster Bay, for the use of the Anabaptist Church or Society that belongs to the As- sociation at Philadelphia, for the support of the min- ister. I make my trusty friends, Silvanus Smith and Stephen Powell, executors."
Witnesses, Mary Eainer, Samuel Mott, Quaker, Eichard Ellison. Proved, November 9, 1779.
Page 169. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, STE- PHEN KIBBLE, of New York, merchant, being sick. I leave to my beloved mother, Martha Kibble, now of London, 100 Guineas. To my sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Wallace, 100 Guineas. To my niece, Dorothy Wallace, 50 Guineas. I leave to my niece, Dorothy Wallace, ^ of all that dwelling house and lot in Wall street now in possession of Thomas Leonard. All the rest of my estate to be disposed of by my executors for the sup- port of my wife, Catharine Kibble, and my daughter Catharine. I make my wife and my friends, William Butler, Esq., James Dale, and Benjamin James, ex- ecutors."
Dated August 7, 1779. Witnesses, Eichard Bayley, surgeon, John L. C. Eoome, Thomas W'right. Proved, December 14, 1779.
Page 170.—" In the name of God, Amen, September 7, 1779. I, MICHAEL GATJTER, of New York, gunsmith, being sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son Frederick Michael £200 when of age ; Also £ of all my real estate, and my mahogany desk. I leave to my wife Mary Magdalene the rest of my movable estate and the use of all real estate until my son is of age, and then the use of half. I make my wife and Samuel Magee, shopkeeper, and Jacob Eastner, tallow chand- ler, executors."
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Witnesses, Michael Weaver, Blasi Molir (Moore), tobaconist, John Woods.
Codicil, October 22, 1779. The £200 are to be put at interest and paid to my son when of age.
Witnesses, Jacob Ruckler, William Pinckney, John Woods. Proved, January 6, 1780.
Page 174. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, COR- NELIUS VAN WAGENEN, of Richmond County, black- smith. I leave to my son John all my real estate, viz., the place I now live on, and 5£ acres of Woodland, and all my salt meadow lying on the Great Kill and on the New creek, and all my tools and horse and wagon. All the rest to be sold and turned into money, except one bed for my daughter Gertruy. My negro woman Susan may live with any one of my children she may choose, but if she chooses to be sold to any other person it shall be at her option. I leave to my grandson, Abraham Crocheron, £25. All the rest of my personal estate to my five daughters, Anne, Han- nah, Catharine, Helena, and Gertruy. My son John shall pay to his five sisters £250. I make my trusty and well beloved son-in-law, Daniel Leake, Simon Swain, and my son John, executors."
Dated September 22, 1779. Witnesses, Peter Cor- telyou, James Golan, John Beatty. Proved, December 23, 1779.
Page 175. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHANES DECKER, of Richmond County, March 16, 1779. I leave to James Simons Decker, son of my son John, de- ceased, 10 shillings. To the other children of my son John, deceased, viz., Rebecca, Jemima, Moses, and Sil- vanus, £100 between them. I leave to Mary Decker, daughter of my son Moses, and to Isabel Wood, the money that John Decker, son of Peter Decker, owes me. I leave to my son Moses £50; also a lot of 15 acres, bounded by the road and Barent Dupuy. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Edmund
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Christopher, and Eve, wife of Benjamin Cole, 19 acres of land adjoining the above. All the rest of my lands to my sons, Matthew and Matthias, and Matthias to have the north part. The house of Matthias is to be made equal to that of Matthew. My three sons, Matthew, Matthias, and Moses, I make executors."
Witnesses, Peter Hausman, Aaron Dupuy, Barent Dupuy. Proved, December 27, 1779.
Page 178. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES CAEEW, late of Bristol, but now of New York. My executors are to sell all my estate and pay all debts and funeral charges. All the rest to be transmitted to my well beloved brother, Thomas Carew, and I make him and my friend, Stephen Skinner, of New York, executors."
Dated December 15, 1779. Witnesses, Dr. Kichard Bayley, John Clark, knife case maker, Francis Grooms, shopkeeper. Proved, January 12, 1780.
Page 179. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC BLANCK, of New York, cordwainer. My body to be decently but not expensively interred. All my estate, houses, lands, and goods, to be sold for the good of my children, and my executors are to pay all debts. All the rest . I leave to my beloved son, Abraham Blanck, and my beloved daughter, Edan Blanck, both lawfully begotten in wedlock. I make my daughter Edan and my friend, David Grim, executors."
Dated October 20, 1777. Witnesses, William Swan- sin, wheelwright, John Cox, James Ward. Proved, January 24, 1778.
Page 181.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS HALLETT, of Flushing, in Queens County, yeoman, be- ing sick. My executors are to sell all real and per- sonal estate at public vendue and pay all just debts and funeral charges. I leave to my son, Benjamin Hallett, £200. To my son Thomas £100. To my son John
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£200. To my daughters, Mary Hallett and Hannah, wife of William Waters, each £200. To my sons, Thomas and John, each a negro boy. To my daugh- ters, each a negro girl. All the rest of my estate I leave to my said children and to my daughter Lidia, wife of Joseph Burroughs. The share of my son Benjamin is to be put at interest for him. My chil- dren are to support my negro man Mingo during his life. I make my sons, Thomas and John, and my son- in-law, Joseph Burroughs, executors."
Dated August 11, 1779. Witnesses, John Willett, James Merrell, Robert Hinchman. Proved, August 16, 1779.
Page 183.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY GBOESBECK, of New York, spinster. I leave to my sis- ter, Susanah Groesbeck, wife of Terrence Reilly, of New York, merchant, all my estate, of what nature soever, which came by the will of my father, John Groesbeck, deceased, and I make Terrence Reilly and his wife, executors."
Dated May 12, 1779. Witnesses, Terrence Kerin, Esq., Ninian Holmes, Peter Poillon. Proved, Febru- ary 7, 1780.
Page 184. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM NICOLL, of Islip, in Suffolk County, being in an infirm state of health. I make my son, William Nicoll, and my friends, Richard Willett, of Islip, and Benja- min Floyd, Nicoll Havens, and Thomas Hicks, execu- tors, and they are to pay all debts. I leave to my son William all my lands and tenements in Islip not herein disposed of to my daughters, during his natural life, without impeachment of waste, subject to the authority given to my executors. WTith remainder unto the Honorable George Duncan Ludlow, Esq., and Hon. Whitehead Hicks, Esq., both of Queens County, to preserve the contingent remainders. With remain- der to the first son of my son William for life, with
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remainder to his eldest son. [The will then goes on at great length to entail the estate from heir to heir 'forever.] I leave to my son William all my negroes and live stock on the estate at Islip where I now re- side. I leave to my son, Samuel Benjamin Nicoll, all my lands at West Neck and Sachems Neck and Shel- ter Island. With remainder to the above mentioned Trustees. [This part of the estate is also entailed from eldest son to eldest son forever.] If the succes- sion comes to the issue of females, they are to take the name of Nicoll in addition to their surname. And that my meaning may be better understood, and to give a reason for the same, I think proper to declare that after considering my estate and family, I think it will be best not only to entail the estate, but to pre- vent the too hasty docking of the entail, and it shall not be in the power of my descendants, before my great-grandchildren, to break the entail. The estate at Islip I declare to include all lands north, west, and south of the Eiver Namke, that runs by Blue Point, as described in the Patents to my honored grand- father, William Nicoll, deceased, except as given to my three daughters. I leave to my son, Samuel Ben- jamin Nicoll, all my negroes and live stock on Shelter Island, and thirty head of cattle on my farm in occu- pation of James Smith ; Also my Library. I leave to my three daughters, Charity, wife of Garrett Kettle- tas, Gloriana Margarita, wife of John McAdam, and Joanna Eachel, each £42 yearly for twelve years. I leave to my son Samuel Benjamin £100 a year for twelve years, to be paid by my son William. I leave to my three daughters one of my rights to land at West Neck on Shelter Island; Also all that Neck of land adjoining to Blue Point in Islip, to them and their heirs and assigns forever. And as my beloved wife, now deceased, was entitled to some lands in Brookhaven, which she always designed for her daugh- ters. If my son William, to whom they descend, shall refuse to give them a deed for the same, he shall pay
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them £200. Having purchased of Samuel Avery ^ of 14,000 acres of laud in the town of Whippleborough, which was bought with the money of the estate of Kachel D'Honeur, who means, as I do, that it descend to my children and her grandchildren, my daughters, I give the same to them; Also all my household fur- niture, plate, linnen, and apparell, on the Neck where I live, and the stock on the farm leased to James Smith, when the lease is expired. I also give them nine negro slaves. I leave to my three nephews, Samuel, Henry, and Matthias Nicoll, £100 each. I leave to my honored mother-in-law, Rachel D'Honeur, and my daughter Joanna Eachel, while unmarried, the use of i of my dwelling house, and the use of two horses and three cows, well kept the year round. All the rest of my real and personal estate I leave to my three daughters."
Dated August 19, 1778. Witnesses, Andrew Under- bill, silversmith, Stephen Kelcy, Deborah Underhill, Eachel D'Honeur. Proved, March 15, 1780. (Andrew Underhill and his wife Deborah were both Quakers.)
[NOTE. — William Nicoll was the third owner of the manor of Islip, which was purchased by his grand- father in 1683 and confirmed by Patent 1684. William Nicoll, the testator, was the son of Benjamin Nicoll and Charity Floyd, daughter of Richard Floyd. He was born October 7, 1715, and died March, 1780. He married Joanna D'Honneur, daughter of Samuel D'Honneur, and Rachel Strono, of Setauket. The daughter, Joanna Rachel, married clerk Kilby Mc- Adam. The Neck of land left to the three daughters is now the village 'of Bayport, Long Island. — W. S. P.]
Page 189. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NA- THANIEL MILLS, of Jamaica, in Queens County, farmer, being sick in body. My executors are to sell all my estate in Jamaica at public vendue and pay all debts, and I leave all the rest to my three sons, Peter, Na- thaniel, and Caleb. As to my lands, houses, and estate
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in the Island of Jamaica, in the West Indies, or in Orange and Ulster Counties, in New York, I leave them to my three sons. I make my sons and my friend, Charles Arding, executors."
Dated August 16, 1779. Witnesses, Daniel Lamber- son, Othniel Smith, Edward Willett. Proved, Decem- ber 23, 1779.
Page 190. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, AMOS SOPEK, SH., of Huntington, in Suffolk County, being in health, September 14, 1778. I leave to my wife Bethia £40 and two cows, ten sheep, and a horse and chair, and all household furniture during her life; Also the choice of one room in my house, with the use of her third, as the Law directs. I leave to my two sons, Lemuel and Josiah, £20 each, and to my son Josiah £5 more. I leave to my son Jesse £10. I also give to my son Jesse ten acres of land in the northwest corner of my homestead, commonly called the Long Lot. All the rest of my lands and meadows I leave to my son Amos, and a team of oxen and horses and farming utensils, and all the rest of movable estate. I make Platt Carll and Epenetus Conkling and my wife, executors."
Witnesses, Elisha Gillett, Tredwell Platt, Stephen Vedet. Proved, October 22, 1779.
Page 192. — " I, SAMUEL SMITH, of the Long Swamp, in the Town of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, Feb- ruary 16, 1779. My executors are to sell enough to pay debts. I leave to my wife Esther the use of all estate during her life. After her death, I leave to my son Nathaniel £5. To my son Daniel £30. I leave to my granddaughter, Eanor Smith, daughter of my son Samuel, and to my granddaughter, Essene Lewis, daughter of Samuel Lewis, each five shillings. All the rest I leave to my son David and my five surviving daughters, Esther Fleet, Sarah Skidmore, Martha Mills, Elizabeth Ireland, and Anne Smith. I make
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my friends, Ananias Carll and Micah Hart, execu- tors."
Witnesses, Ezekiel Conckling, Thomas Sands, Solo- mon Ketcham. Proved, September 27, 1779.
Page 194. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB MILLS, of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, being sick. I leave to my wife all my movable estate, except my negro Gustine, during her life or widowhood, and then to my eldest son, Israel Mills. And when he comes of age he is to have one pair of oxen and eight horned cattle, and a sufficient supply of farming utensils to carry on the farming business, and a horse. I leave to my wife the use of one room and ^ of my lands. After her death, I leave to my son Israel all my houses and lands. To my youngest son, Jacob, I leave £400, to be paid by my son Israel. My executors are to sell 126 acres of land at a place called No. 6, left to me by my father ; Also my meadow at West Meadow Beach. My wife is to bring up my son Jacob with learning and a trade. I make my wife and my friends, Alex- ander Hawkins and Samuel Philips, merchant, ex- ecutors."
Dated May 14, 1771. Witnesses, John Davis, Jona- than Mills, Jonas Mills. Proved, October 28, 1779.
Page 195. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EICH- ARD HICKS, of His Majesty's Ship Eose. I leave all my estate to my friend, Edward Serjent, of New York, especially all wages and Prize money due me, and make him executor."
Dated April 19, 1779. Witnesses, John Martin, mariner, Thomas Coats. Proved, March 8, 1780.
Page 196. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ADRIAN RYERSE, of Richmond County, farmer, being in perfect health, February 16, 1773. I leave to my wife Esther the use of one-third of all my estate during her life, and all the rest to my three sons, Gozen, Lewis, and
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Auris, only Gozen is to have £50 of New York money more than the rest. And they are to pay to their sis- ter Fametye £150 per annum for three years, and they are also to support her for one year after my decease. I make my three sons, executors."
Witnesses, Johanes Simonson, Cornelius Cortelyou, Joana Simonson. Proved, February 22, 1780.
Page 198. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NICHO- LAS SMITH, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being weak and low, March 27, 1777. I leave to my wife Phebe two best cows. I leave all my indoor moveables and furniture to my wife and to my five daughters, Pa- tience, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Mary, and Phebe, when of age. All my lands, negroes, and outdoor movables are to be sold at the discretion of my executors, and all debts paid. The remainder I leave to my sons, Ben- jamin and Noah. My wife to have the use of all until all of the children are of age. My sons are to be put to trades. I make my wife Phebe and my friends, Noah Smith and Benjamin Everitt, executors."
Witnesses, Hendrick Hendricksen, Bernardus Hen- dricksen. Proved, April 14, 1777.
Page 199.—" On the 21 day of September, in the year of our Lord Christ 1772. I, CATHARINE COLYEAB, of Hempstead, in Queens County. I direct all debts to be paid, and funeral charges. I leave to my cousin, Catharine Carman, daughter of Samuel Carman, Jr., my cupboard, with all pewter, and £10, when she is 18. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, to my sister Maria, wife of John Demott. I make my brother-in-law, John De Mott, and my friend, Patrick Mott, executors."
Witnesses, Stephen Powell, Samuel Van Wyck, Daniel Pine. Proved, March 6, 1780.
Page 201.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, OBADIAH SMITH, of Jamaica, in Queens County, weaver, being
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in good health, June 20, 1770. I leave to my two sons, Obadiah and Daniel, all my lands and tenements lying at a place called Rockaway, in Hempstead. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife while she remains my widow, and no longer. I leave to my son Thomas 50 shillings. After the death of my wife, I leave all to my sons, Obadiah and Daniel, and I make my wife Grace and sons, Obadiah and Daniel, executors."
Witnesses, Peter Smith, Benjamin Hinchnaan, Rob- ert Hinchman. Proved, April 18, 1778.
Page 202.— "In the name of God, Amen, April 8, 1774. I, GEORGE RIEHSOK, of Hempstead, in Queens County, being weak in body. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah one bed and furni- ture for the same, compleat for one bed, and a horse and chair. I leave to my son Peter £50. All the rest to my wife and children, Peter Cornelius, Martin, Jane, wife of Henry Hendrickson, and Sarah. I make my wife Sarah, and my son Peter, and my friend, Gilbert Van Wike [Wyck], executors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Everitt, Abraham Van Nos- trand, James Everitt. Proved, October 1, 1777.
Page 204. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PA- TIENCE LUDLAM, of Jamaica, in Queens County, widow, being in good health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my granddaughter, Patience Ludlam, daughter of my son, William Ludlam, £5. To my granddaughter, Mary Ludlam, daughter of my son, Daniel Ludlam, £5. To my granddaughter, Patience Ludlam, daugh- ter of my son, Nicholas Ludlam, £5. To my great- granddaughter, Patience Smith, daughter of my grand- son, Ludlam Smith, £5. All these to be paid when of age. I leave to my son, Daniel Ludlam, 20 shillings current money of New York for and towards buying him a Large Bible. And to my son Nicholas 20 shillings for the same purpose. I leave to my son Nicholas £10. To my daughter Judith £20. To my grand-
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daughter, Patience Ludlam, my black silk cloak, best pair of gloves, and a white apron. All the rest of my wearing apparell to my three daughters, Mary, wife of Amos Denton, Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Kveritt, and Judith, and to my granddaughter Pa- tience, wife of Andrew Oakley. All the rest to my three daughters. I make my son-in-law, Daniel Ev- eritt, and my cousin, Moses Higby, executors."
Dated February 18, 1775. Witnesses, William Lud- lam, Jr., Eobert Hinchman. Proved, March 10, 1777.
Page 206. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRA- HAM MOEEELL, of Newtown, in Queens County, being sick and weak, October 19, 1779. My executors are to pay all debts and funeral charges. I leave to my son Jonathan £5 for his birthright. I leave to my grandson, Abraham Morrell, and to my son Jonathan my homestead lot, with house, barn, and buildings. I leave to my grandson, Abraham Morrell, four acres of cleared land and two acres of woodland. My wife Mary is to have a maintainance for life. I leave to my grandson, Abraham Morrell, all my personal es- tate. I make my son Jonathan and my grandson, Abraham Morrell, executors."
Witnesses, James Harper, Christopher Eemsen, Alexander McMullin. Proved, November 29, 1779.
Page 207. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEBEIT DOKLAND, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being in per- fect health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my 5 grandchildren, the children of my daughter Auriantie, deceased, late wife of Johanes Snediker, viz., John, Gerrett, Rem, Abraham, and Tunis, | of my estate. That includes a bond of £65 due from my son-in-law, Johanes Snediker. I leave to my daughter Anetje, wife of Eem Lupardus, of New Jersey, | of my estate, which includes a bond from him of £100. I leave to my six grandchildren, children of my daugh- ter Sarah, deceased, late wife of Rem Lott, viz.,
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Anatje, Abraham, Maria, Auriantie, Charity, and Bern, | of my estate. And to my grandson, Gerrett Dorland, son of my daughter Janetie, deceased, late wife of John Borland, Jr., deceased, } of my estate. And whereas my grandson, John Dorland (eldest son of my daughter Jannettie and John Dorland, Jr.), as heir at law to his father, is entitled to one-half of a messuage and farm whereof my brother, John Dor- land, died possessed; my grandson, John Dorland, shall give his brother Gerrit ^ of the same. I make my sons-in-law, Johanes Snediker and Rem Lupardus, and my cousin, Gerrett Dorland, and my grandson, Abraham Lott, executors."
Dated June 30, 1773. Witnesses, Joana Hinchman, William Thurston, Robert Hinchman. Proved, Janu- ary 25, 1777.
Page 209. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC ROADS, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being very sick. All debts to be paid. All my estate to be sold at the discretion of my executors, except such things as are necessary for family use, such as flax, grain, negroes, horses, cattle, and hogs. All the rest I leave to my wife and children in such a manner that each son shall have double, or twice as much, as each daughter or my wife. The part of my wife is to be paid when she quits my estate of her dower, and the children when of age or married. I make my wife Hannah and my friends and neighbors, Nathaniel Carpenter and Waters Lamberson, executors."
Dated April 15, 1777. (Children's names not given.) Witnesses, Nathaniel Box, innkeeper, Ludlum Smith, cutler, Judith Everit. Proved, April 2, 1778.
Page 212. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, HOPE RHODES, yeoman, and by trade a weaver, in Queens County. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth a certain bed and bedding which she at present sleepeth in. I leave to my wife my best bed, with bedding. All the
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rest of movables to be sold at publick vendue, and all debts paid. I leave to my daughter Mary £20. To my second daughter, Elizabeth, £40, with the privi- lege of living on my estate until sold. I leave to my third daughter, Hannah, £20. Now the rest that re- mains, the use of it is to be for my wife while she remains my widow, but if she is married to another husband, or when she is dead, the money to be di- vided among my three sons. The first is Hope, the second Eichard, and the third Nathaniel. I make my wife and my son Richard and Walter Smith, execu- tors."
Dated May 11, 1777. Witnesses, John Brenner, William Forbes, Nehemiah Ludlam. Proved, April 20, 1778.
Page 213.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN FURMAN, of Newtown, in Queens County, yeoman, being sick. My executors are to sell all lands in New- town or elsewhere and all personal estate within twelve months after my decease. My son Gabriel is to have the use of all until sold, and he is to provide for my children sufficient clothing, schooling, and all other necessaries, and he is to keep all buildings in repair. When sold, the proceeds are to be divided into nine parts and divided among my children, Gabriel, Sam- uel, William, James, Paul, Joseph, John, Elizabeth, and Abigail. And whereas I do expect that my father- in-law, Samuel Burtis, will give something consider- able to one or more of my children, whatever he shall give them shall be added to my whole estate, and the whole divided as above. My executors are to put my sons to trades,, when of proper age and good places can be found for them. I make my brother, William Furman, and his son, Robert Furman, and my sons, Gabriel and Samuel, executors."
Dated September 17, 1773. Witnesses, Benjamin North, Ezekiel Furman, Phebe Sackett. Proved, June 3, 1776.
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Page 215 -"Whereas I, SAMUEL PLACE, being very sick in body. All funeral charges and all other charges to be paid. I leave to my wife two beds, two cows, two hogs, two horses, one plow and set of seers and one cupboard, and after her death to my children' And then my farm and goods to be sold and all debts' paid, and all the rest to my two children, and my son is to be put to a trade. I make my brother, Thomas L lace, and Benjamin Vandewater, executors »
Dated October 18, 1779. (Children not named.) Witnesses, John Dickson, Richard Smith Place Eichard Spragg.
Codicil October 19, 1779. Executors to have power to sell and give deeds.
( Witnesses, John Dickson, Elizabeth Smith, Richard bpragg. .Proved, November 22, 1779.
Page 217.-* In the name of God, Amen. I, JUDITH QUEBEAU, of New York, widow of Joshua Quereau
SZ,m g,7d 1f/1*h- l leave to mv grandson, Joshua Quereau, the eldest son of my eldest son, Elias Que- reau, deceased, £5 before any division. All my real 1 personal estate and my lot of ground in Mont- gomerie Ward, No. 130, and all my goods to be sold. the money is to be divided into six parts, 4 to be put at interest for my two grandsons, Joshua and Elias, sons of my eldest son, Elias. Quereau, deceased ) my son Benjamin. J to my son Isaac. 4 to my daughter, Elizabeth Rare. 4. to my daughter Franc^ now Frances Joans. 4. to my daughter, Jane Quereau. I make my son Benjamin, and my daughters, Eliza- beth Kare and Frances Joans, executors " Dated June 5, 1764. In the 4th year of George
roSrV0^ B™rgen' baker' Gordon. Proved, March 20, 1780.
Page 218.-Commission. To BENJAMIN JOHN JOHN- SON, of New York, as Clerk of the Peace and Court of sessions for Suffolk County. March 22 1780
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Page 219. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM NICOLL, of Islip, in Suffolk County, being in an infirm state of health, do make this Codicil to my will. I make my sons-in-law, Garrett Kettletas and John Loudon MacAdam, executors. I leave to my daugh- ter Charity a negro boy. I leave to my three daugh- ters, Charity, Glorianna, and Joanna Rachel, ten years' rent of the farm that James Smith now leases. If my honored mother-in-law and my daughter Jo- anna do not choose to live in half my house, they are to rent it."
Dated February 22, 1780. Witnesses, Rachel D'Honneur, Floyd Smith, William Smith, Elizabeth Hackstoff. Proved, March 23, 1780. Confirmed by Governor Golden.
(See will of William Nicoll.)
[NOTE. — The Confirmation of the above will was one of the last official acts of Cadwallader Golden as act- ing Governor. William Tryon was the last British Governor whose power extended over the 'whole Prov- ince. He became Governor in 1771. In 1773 the Government house in the fort was burned, and he and his wife narrowly escaped. In 1774 he went to Eng- land, but returned in 1775. He resigned his office as Governor, March 21, 1778, and Lieut. Governor Golden held the place till the coming of Governor James Robertson. During the war Tryon was in command in various parts. In 1779 he burned Danbury, Con- necticut. In 1782 he was made Lieutenant General. He returned to England and died there. His remains are buried in a tomb at Twickenham, which bears the following inscription :
"Here lies the body of, the Right Honble Lady Mary Tryon, of Bulwick in Northamptonshire, & daughter of Robert Earl Ferrers, She died May 17th 1771 aged 68, Also the body of, Lieut. General William Tryon, Son of Charles Tryon, of Northamptonshire Esquire, & the above mentioned Lady Mary, Late Governor of the Province, of New York & Colonel of,
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the 29th Regiment of Foote, who died the 27th day of January 1788, Aged 58 years."
Margaret Tryon, the widow of the Governor, died February, 1819, aged 86. Governor Tryon was suc- ceeded by General James Robertson, but his power never extended beyond the city of New York, Long Island, Staten Island, and the lower part of West- chester County. He commanded a Brigade at the battle of Long Island, and was made Brigadier Gen- eral in 1779. The newspapers of the time contain the following notice:
" On Thursday, March 23, 1780, the Commission of General Robertson was opened in the presence of General Tryon and the Gentlemen of His Majesty's Council, when his Excellency took the Oath of Quali- fication and was inducted into the office of Governor of the Province of New York. The Commission was read at the City Hall and His Excellency proclaimed our Governor."
He left New York at the time of the evacuation, and died in London in 1788 at the age of 63.— W. S. P.}
Page 221. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CHABLES JANDINE, of Staten Island, being of sound mind. I leave all my estate, real and personal, to my five daughters, Susanah Jandine, Catharine Lamb, Mary Lamb, Hannah Lawrence, and Martha Allicocke. I bequeath to my two granddaughters, Catharine Davis and Sally Davis, their full mother's share. I make Joseph Allicocke and William Smith, one of his Majesty's Council, executors."
Dated September 22, 1779. Witnesses, Daniel Cro- cheron, Moses Clendenning, blacksmith, Benjamin Cole. Proved, March 21, 1780.
His Excellency, JAMES ROBERTSON, ESQ., Captain Gen- eral and Governor of the Province of New York. To all whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye that at NewYork on the 21 day of March, 1780, the last will of Charles Jandine was proved before Cary
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Ludlow, Esq., and the executors confirmed. In Testi- raoney whereof I have set my hand and Seal in Fort James, March 30, 1780. A marginal note states, That on July 9, 1789, before Thomas Tredwell, Esq., Judge of Probate, it was shown that Joseph Allicocke, one of the executors, had departed from the state, and that William Smith was also absent from the state, and James Lamb, who married Mary Jandine, was appointed Administrator.
Page 222. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MAR- GARET WILLIAMSON, of Jamaica, in Queens County, widow of Johanes Williamson, being very sick. I leave to my sisters, Antie, widow of John Neefyes, Maria, wife of Cornelius Ostrander, and Willemptie, wife of Petrus Luyster, £30. I' leave to my cousin [nephew], Peter Neefyes, son of my sister Antie, £30; also a negro boy. I leave to my said sisters all my wearing apparell, and all the apparel of my daughter Helena, deceased. I leave to my brothers and sisters, viz., Matthias Luyster, John Luyster, Peter Luyster, and my said sisters, Antie, Maria, and Willemptie, and to my cousin [nep/iettf], Peter Hoist, son of my sister Cornelia, deceased, all my dwelling house, farm, orchard, land and meadows, and all the rest of my goods. I make my brothers, Matthias and John, and my cousin, Peter Neefyes, and my neighbor, Dowe Ditmas, executors."
Dated February 8, 1780. Witnesses, Hendrick Emans, Jr., Gerrit Borland Snediker, Johanes Lott. Proved, March 31, 1780. Confirmed by Governor James Eobertson, April 3, 1780.
Page 224.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN GIFFORD, of Staten Island, weaver, being very sick. My executors are to sell all real and personal estate at discretion. I leave to my daughter, Mary Dubois, during her life with her husband, John Dubois, in peace, and no longer, one feather bed, bedstead, and
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pillows, a pair of sheets and blankets, a small mahog- any bureau, one black walnut bureau, a round table and a square table, a pint silver cup, six spoons, silver tea tray. After her death, to her children. I leave to my grandson, Edward Dubois, all my right to the lands granted by his Excellency, Benning Wentworth, Esq., Governor of New Hampshire, in 1763, and since granted by the Governor of New York, it being in this Province to the eastward of Wood creek; Likewise an Island called Gifford's Island in Mahone Bay, granted by Governor Lawrence. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife, and after her death to my daughter Mary if she is a widow. Furthermore, if after my death my executors see any hopes of John Dubois using his wife Mary with tenderness and kind usage, without any abuse, then the said John Dubois is to give good bonds to keep good my estate, and he is to have the use of her share, but my executors are to be very cautious about making over my estate to him. It is my desire that my daughter is not to suffer, but should be glad if she could live a peaceable, quiet, . sober, Godly life with her husband, but if she cannot, then to live with her mother. I make my wife execu- trix, with Captain John Journey and Joseph Bedell, Sr., executors."
Dated this — day of - — , 1776. Witnesses, Jacob Keyau, Stephen Mercereau, Catharine Burrowe, wife of Dr. Burrowe. Proved, March 28, 1780.
Page 226. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BOUINESS, formerly of Virginia, but now of New York, merchant. I order the schooner Banner to be sold, after taking out of her such materials as may be necessary for the use of the Brig Matilda, now owned by Mr. Thomas Farrer and myself. I also reccomend the Brig Matilda to be kept one-half at my expence, for the use of carrying my family to Virginia, if there is a possibility of going there in a reasonable time. If not, to be sold, rather than keep her too long upon
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an uncertainty. My negro Philip is to be sold in New York, and the others to be carried to Virginia. Five negroes are to be sold in Virginia, provided they can be kept in New York at easy expense until Virginia is open. My negro man Providence is to have his free- dom. I leave to my friend, Hugh Kennedy, one-third of the proceeds of the Schooner Banner. To my friend, Tabitha Kennedy, .£10 as a free gift for her good services. To my Goddaughter, Mary Chisholm, £10. I leave to my friend, Mary Sparrow, a negro girl; Also my Plantation called and known by the name of Paradise, adjoining Paradise creek, in Nor- folk, Virginia. But if my brother George desires to keep it, he is to give her something equivalent. The said Mary Sparrow is a young girl I have brought up from a child. I leave to my brother George all the rest of my estate. The debts of my brother Eobert are to be paid out of my Virginia estate. I make my friends, George Bouiness, Thomas Ferrer, and Jona- than Eilback, executors."
Dated January 4, 1780. Witnesses, Joseph Cory, merchant, Lancelot Farrer, James Cann. Proved, April 10, 1780.
Page 228. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 11, 1777. I, ABRAHAM EMANS, of Gravesend, in Kings County. I leave to my wife Sarah the full possession of all my estate while she remains my widow, except fishing nets and canoes, which I give to my three sons, Abraham, Steven, and Johanes. I also give them my horses and wagons and farming utensils. I leave to my son Steven £25 before any division. I leave to my daughter Margaretta £200. To my daughter Antie £200. My daughter Margaretta is to have as good a setting out as my daughter Antie has had. I leave to my three sons all the rest of my estate. And whereas we have at present times of Calamaties and Troubles by a lot of rebelious People, who might destroy or take away my movable estate; if this is so, my two
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daughters are to bear an equal share of loss. I make my three sons, executors."
Witnesses, Cornelius Emans, Court Lake, Kichard Stilwell. Proved, April 17, 1780.
Page 229. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN ANDKIVET, of Richmond County, being sick. I leave to my two sons, John and Lewis, all my lands and mes- suages and improvements in Richmond County. I leave to my son John a negro boy, my wagon, two horses, one plow, and my Sloop called the Susannah, with all the appurtenances, and he is to pay to his brother Lewis £50. But if he lose the Sloop by acci- dent within five years he is not to pay. I leave to my son Lewis a negro boy. To my daughter Susannah £30 and a bed and a negro girl, and I have given to my four other daughters each a negro girl. The rest of my personal estate is to be sold and the money paid to my five daughters, Elizabeth, Ann, Rebecca, Tabitha, and Susanah. I leave to my son John the possession of my estate after my death to enable him to bring up and maintain his brother Lewis and his sister Susanah till they are of age. When my son Lewis is of age, the estate is to be divided between them. I make my son John and my two sons-in-law, Gilbert Jackson and Jacob Cole, executors."
Dated January 14, 1780. Witnesses, Paul Micheau, Elizabeth Andrevet, Henry Butler. Proved, April 18, 1780.
Page 231. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN KETTLETAS, of Staten Island, September 4, 1779. I leave to my son John, as heir at law, my House Clock. To my son Stephen my watch. To my sons, John and Stephen, each £80 when of age. I leave to my wife Elizabeth my house and farm where I live, with all household goods, and cattle, and my two negroes, for life. The other negroes are to be sold in six months. My wife is to have the use of my estate to bring up
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my children till of age. When they are of age, the estate is to be sold and the money paid to my sons, John and Stephen, and my daughter, Catharine Guyon. The moveable estate which I give to my wife is to be at her disposal. I make my wife and friends, Cor- nelius Martineau and Dr. Thomas Frost, executors." Witnesses, Cornelius Vandeventer, Nicholas Still- well, Benjamin Martin. Proved, March 25, 1780.
Page 232. — " I, CHAELES THEAL, of the township of Rye, in Westchester County, being sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son, Ebenezer Theal, 20 shillings, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to my son Charles 5 shillings and my staff with an ivory head, which was my father's. I leave to my son Thomas all my lands in Rye, being my home lot, and two acres of salt meadow I bought of Samuel Sniffen, and the lands I bought of John Cranford, with all the buildings, Provided that the laws of the Continental Congress and of the Provincial Convention, or the laws of the Governor, Senate and General Convention, already made, or the laws that shall hereafter be made by them Powers, does not bar my son Thomas from pos- session of the described premises. In case they do debar my son Thomas, I leave all the same to my son Charles. If my son Thomas is permitted to keep the same, he is to pay all debts. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Brown, two negro wenches. To my daughter, Anna Fowler, a negro wench. To my daughter Abi- gail a negro boy and girl. To my grandson, Isaac Fowler, a negro man. The rest of my movable estate I leave to my three daughters and my grandson, Isaac Fowler. I leave to my granddaughter, Jemima Theal, daughter of my son, Ebenezer Theal, a negro boy now in the hands of Ebenezer Purdy, and sold to him by Commissioners as part of the estate of my son Eben- ezar, and being then and is now my real property. Whichever of my sons shall possess my land he shall provide for my negro woman Phebe. I make my son-
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in-law, Ezekiel Halstead, and Captain Joshua Purdy, executors."
Dated September 17, 1778. Witnesses, Joshua Purdy, Jr., Sarah Purdy, Isaac Sniffen. Proved, April 25, 1780. Confirmed by Governor James Eob- ertson, April 25, 1780. The executors having resigned, Thomas Theal is appointed administrator.
Page 235. — The Letters of Administration granted to FREDERICK WILLIAM GEYER on the estate of Joseph Goldthwait are repealed, and Joseph Goldthwait, of Weston, Massachusetts, father of said Joseph Gold- thwait, having made Samuel Goldthwait, his son, of Newport, Ehode Island, his attorney, Letters of Ad- ministration were granted to him May 20, 1780.
(The following was admitted to probate as a will of Joseph Goldthwait.)
" Memorandum of the disposal of my estate, Febru- ary 11, 1778. All debts to be paid, although to my knowledge I don't owe any sum, except some small account which I cannot recollect at present. To my nephew, Joseph Goldthwait, son of my brother Philip, my farm at Woolwich, Mass., on which his father lives. But if he has been a rebel and borne arms against his King, then to his father. To my brother Philip a piece of land at Biddeford, Mass., to give to his daughter Hannah. To my honored parents a farm in Weston so long as it please God to let them live. My executors to pay them £150 a year. After their death, to Joseph, son of my sister Martha, wife of Dr. Gowen. To my brother Samuel my estate in Boston, bought of the heirs of Thomas Hubbard, Esq., and called Hubbard's wharf, to live on until his son Joseph comes of age. To my brother Benjamin £100. To his children £50, and £100 to his daughter Sarah, wife of John Appodail, of New Castle, England. To my sister Sarah, wife of Eichard Williams, £200. To Hannah Winslow, widow of Joshua Winslow, £300, if she be a widow, but if not, then £50 to provide suit-
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able mourning for her old acquaintance ; to her daugh- ters, Elizabeth, Nancy, Sukey, Katty, and Hannah, £50 each, and to her daughter, Polly Loving Winslow, only £10. To my good friend, Mrs. Love Oliver, wife of Dr. Peter Oliver, £1,000 as a token of my great re- gard for her." (Not signed or witnessed.)
Proved, August 25, 1780, upon oath of William Tay- lor, Francis Green, Kichard Williams, Frederick Will- iam Geyer, and Sarah Williams, as to handwriting, etc. "The said Joseph Goldthwait died October 3, 1779, in the Out Ward of New York, about three miles distant from the Town. The above paper was found in a small desk or locker in New York after his death."
Page 240. — "I, SAMUEL EODMAN, of the manor of Pelham, in Westchester County. I leave to my son Joseph one half of my island called Hart Island, lying in the Sound before the manor of Pelham; also £300, and my wearing apparell and one English mare. I leave to my sons, William and Samuel, all my Neck of land and meadow where I now live, with all build- ings, which I bought of Thomas Pell; also my stock of horses and cattle. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Bleecker, £300. To Miriam Hicks, daughter of De- borah Hicks, £50 ; to her sister, Elizabeth Hicks, £25. To my granddaughter, Sarah Bertine, £100, and the money due me on a bond from Peter Bertine and his sons, Peter and John. To my grandson, Samuel Ber- tine, £200. To Joshua Hunt, Sr., £5. To Miriam Hicks the bed I lye on, with all bedding. To my son William a pair of silk stockings and a bosom Gold Buckell. To my son Samuel a pair of Gold sleeve but- tons. To my granddaughter, Sarah Bertine, one good feather bed, with furniture. I leave to Eichard Hicks my square of land on Miniford's Island where De- borah Baxter now lives. All the rest of my movable estate I leave to my three sons, Joseph, William, and Samuel, and my daughter, Sarah Bleecker. I appoint
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my sons, William and Samuel, and John Bartow, Sr., executors."
Dated September 10, 1779. Witnesses, James Pell, Sr., Thomas Pell, Elizabeth Pell. Proved, May 8, 1780.
[NOTE. — Minifords Island is now City Island.]
Page 241. — " I, WILLIAM BRUCE, of New York, sur- geon to the Royal Artillery in North America, for the settlement of my temporal affairs, do this 14 of April, 1775, make my last will. My executors are to sell all my real estate at their discretion, and use the interest on the money for the support of my wife Judith and the maintainance of my children, Thomas Gage Bruce, Elizabeth Eynders Bruce, and such other child as I may have. I leave to my wife one-third of my estate, and all the rest to my two children. I appoint my wife and my brother, Archibald Bruce, surgeon in the Eoyal Navy, and my friend, Isaac Low, executors."
Witnesses, James Duane, John Lansing, Jr., Ed- ward Dunscomb. Proved, May 24, 1780, upon oath of Peter Dubois, " Magistrate of Police," and Isaac Low.
[NOTE. — Judith Bruce was one of the children of Hester Rynders and grandchild of the famous Jacob Leisler.— W. S. P.]
Page 244. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEOEGE BREWEETON, late of New York, Esq., but now of Jamaica, in Queens County, and Colonel in Brigadier General De Lancey's Brigade. I direct all debts to be paid, and I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife Jacoba and my children, George, James, Henry, Elizabeth, Mary, and Cornelia. I make my wife Jacoba and my uncle, Jacob Brewerton, executors."
Dated May 9, 1777. Witnesses, Matthias Burnet, Alexander Constable, Captain Isaac Heron. Proved, April 25, 1780.
Page 245. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, FBANCIS FOY, of New York, mariner, being sick. All debts to
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be paid. My executors are to pay to my cousin, Dorothy Puntzius, wife of John Puntzius, of New York, taylor, the interest on one-half of my personal estate during her life, and to my cpusin, Abigail Ogs- bury, wife of Alexander Ogsbury, cordwainer, the in- terest on the other half. I leave to my said cousins each one-half of my real estate for life, and then to their children. I make Alexander Ogsbury and John Puntzius and Matthias Wymans, executors."
Dated December 13, 1777. Witnesses, Abraham Tooker, Samuel Meeker, Jr. Proved, May 29, 1780. (Matthias Wymans was then dead.)
Page 247. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PHEBE LEWIS, of Richmond County being very sick. I order all debts to be paid. I leave to my brother, Jonathan Lewis, my house and land, with all buildings, now in possession of Dr. Samuel Burrows, and rented to him for four years. I leave to my Niece, Elizabeth Ad- lington, two years' rent of said place, which amounts to the sum of £34, to be paid to her when eighteen years old. I leave to my Niece, Phebe Latourette, daughter of James Latourette, my bed and bedding. All the rest of my estate I leave to my sister Eliza- beth, wife of James Latourette, and to my niece Sarah, daughter of James Latourette, and to my niece Sarah, wife of Nathaniel Johnson. I appoint David Latourette, executor."
Dated April 20, 1780. Witnesses, Paul Micheau, Henry Latourette, Petrus Bedell. Proved, April 29, 1780.
Page 249.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ADAM BALDEEIDGE, of New Utrecht, in Kings County, on Long Island. I leave to Sarah Coleman, Jemima Seata, and Elizabeth, formerly the wife of David Cam- eron, all of them the daughters of Abraham Collins, deceased, of Blooming .Grove, New York, all of my estate, real and personal, except as follows. To my
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friend, Jacob Gale, £100. To my friend, Benjamin Whitehead, of Jamaica, £50. But if none of the above legatees should appear and make lawful claims to my said estate, then I leave all my estate to the Church of New Utrecht, to be put at interest and the interest used for the relief of the Poor of New Utrecht by the Elders of the Church. My executors are to take proper pains to notify the above legatees. I make my ' friends, Adrian Van Brunt, Peter Van Pelt, John Ed- monds, executors, all of New Utrecht."
Dated October 1, 1777. Witnesses, Evert Suydam, Teunis Suydam, John Dennis. Proved, May 6, 1780.
Page 251.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, HACKA- LIAH BROWN, of the township of Bye, in Westchester County, Esquire. I leave to my son Hackaliah ten acres of my farm in Cortlandt Manor, in addition to what I have already given him by deed, to be laid out on the south side of what I have given him, in an equal width from Cortlandt's line to Croton river. I leave to my son Christopher all the rest of my farm and lands in Cortlandt's Manor. I leave to my son David all my share and right in that part of the farm which he and I bought of the executors of Josiah Purdy, which lies on the east side of the country road. I leave to my son Thomas all that farm or tract of land which I bought of Daniel Strang, and a certain tract of land which I purchased of Robert Bloomer adjoin- ing, bounded on Hog Pen Ridge road, Daniel Lewis's land, Robert Bloomer's land, and Blind Brook; And eight acres adjoining thereto which I bought of my brother, Benjamin Brown ; Also my half of the house and lot I purchased with my son Daniel of the execu- tors of Josiah Purdy, on the west side of the Country Road; Also a certain piece of salt meadow which I purchased of Joseph Brundige and Abraham Theal, as the circular fence now stands, and two acres of sedges adjoining said salt meadow and Caleb Purdy's sedges. I leave to my sons, Josiah and Isaac, all my
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Neck of land in Eye, situate between the Mill creek and the land adjoining to and lying south of my brother, Thomas Brown's land and Jonathan Brown's land, including all my salt meadow and sedge, except- ing the meadow and sedge already given to my sou Thomas; Also a lot of ground called Mill ground, bounded northerly and easterly by Ezekiel Halsted's land, westerly to the mill stone road; Also an orchard and tract of land adjoining southerly by the Gut road, westerly by Ezekiel Halsted and Jonathan Brown's land, and thence crossing a way until it comes to other land of said Jonathan Brown, thence easterly and northerly by said Jonathan Brown's land until it comes to the creek; Including burying hill, so called; Also a piece of salt meadow lying between that and Eoger Park's meadow; Also a tract of land lying in Hog Pen Eidge which I purchased of Jonathan Knif- fen, which was formerly Ebenezer Brundige's, lying within two roads, and Jonathan Kniffen's and Benja- min Brown's land; Also all my rights which I have purchased in undivided lands of Eye, which will fully appear by the deeds ; Also the house which I now live in, and the garden adjoining; Also the lot of land or homestead which my house stands on, lying northward of a highway, and bounded by Jonathan Brown, Jr., Eoger Park, Jr., and Thomas Brown's land. I leave to my grandson Gilbert, son of my son Nathan, £100 when he is 14, or to his guardians. And my sons, Thomas, Josiah, and Isaac, are to pay to my son Nathan's daughters, Margaret and Levina, £25 each when 18, and they are to take the trouble of bringing up my said three grandchildren and to give them an education suited to their condition. After paying all debts and funeral charges, I leave all my movable estate to my sons, Thomas, Josiah, and Isaac. I make my sons, David and Thomas, executors."
Dated April 6, 1765. Witnesses, Jonathan Brown, Jr., Ebenezer Kniffen, Abraham Brown, Timothy Wetmore, Esq. Proved, May 27, 1780.
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Page 253. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC MOTT, of New York, distiller, being sick. My execu- tors are to sell my part of the distilling house that I hold on a lease with Jordan Coles and Stephen Coles. It is intended that my wife Ann and my sons, Samuel, Jordan, and Jacob, and the sons I may hereafter have, shall each share out of my estate double to that which my daughter Jerusha and any other daughters I may have. And my wife being now pregnant, if she has a son it is to have an equal part, and if a daughter she shall have half a share. I make my wife Ann and my brother Jacob and my brother-in-law, Robert Coles, and my cousin, William Mott, executors."
Dated March 5, 1780. Witnesses, Henry Titus, Quaker, Abel Smith, Cornelius I. Bogart, Conveyancer and Scrivener. Proved, May 8, 1780.
Page 255. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BEN- JAMIN HINCHMAN, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being sick. My executors are to pay all debts and funeral charges. I leave to my wife Hannah all house- hold furniture and beds and goods which I had in con- sequence of my marrying her; Also £39, being so much as I received last spring from the executors of her father by his will. My executors are to sell all lands and tenements and put the money at interest for bringing up my children. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children, Cornelius, Benjamin, and William Cebra. I make my friends, Daniel Lud- lam, Daniel Tuthill, and Daniel Smith., Jr., executors."
Dated March 13, 1778. Witnesses, Isaac Ryckman, William Ludlam, Eobert Hinchman. Proved, May 10, 1780.
Page 257. — " I, RICHARD CORNELL, of Rockaway, in the town of Hempstead, Queens County, being sick and weak. My executors may sell property to pay debts. I leave all my estate to my wife Deborah and my children, Richard, Benjamin, Margaret, wife of
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Peter Smith, Hannah, and Mary. And they are to give my daughter Phebe a good maintainance during her life. I make my son Benjamin, and my son-in- law, Peter Smith, and my cousin, Cornelius Van Wyck, executors."
Dated July 15, 1777. Witnesses, Stephen Mott, William Van Wyck, Quaker, Theodoras Van Wyck, Quaker. Proved, October 1, 1778.
Page 259.—" This 5 day of April, 1777. I, MICHAEL RODGEKS, of Hempstead, in Queens County. My ex- ecutors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife the use of all my estate until my youngest daughter is of age, and then my executors are to divide all between my wife and children, James, Elizabeth, and Anne. I make my wife Mary and my friends, Dr. Benjamin Tredwell and Thomas Townsend, executors."
Witnesses, Samuel Way, Benjamin Tredwell, Will- iam Brickie. Proved, June 5, 1777.
Page 260. — •" In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID DEVOEE, of the Out Ward of New York, tavern keeper. My executors are to sell all personal property and pay all debts. I leave to my wife Maritie £25 yearly, as heretofore settled upon her by a Deed of Separa- tion, March 17, 1768, which I confirm. I leave to Mrs. Ann Hardman £25 yearly during her life, provided she lives single and unmarried, but in case she marries after my decease, then I leave the said annual sum to my daughter, Ann Devore, by the said Ann Hardman. Of all the rest of my estate I leave to my daughter, Ann Devore. If she dies, then to Mrs. Catharine Turnbull, daughter of Cornelius Clopper, of New York, one-fourth, and the rest to John Hicks, son of Hon. Whitehead Hicks, and to the children of Thomas Walker, and the children of my sister, Jane Burger, viz., David, Ann, Nicholas, and Elizabeth. I make Whitehead Hicks, Cornelius Clopper, Samuel Brown- john, executors."
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Dated May 30, 1780. Witnesses, Terrence Kerin, Eichard Stanton, Francis Staple. Proved, June 12, 1780.
Page 263. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 16, 1776. I, THOMAS IRELAND, of Hempstead Harbor, in .Queens County, being sick in body. My executors are to sell personal estate. I leave to my wife Phebe a feather bed and bedding. Whereas there has been a division of sundry things between my two daugh- ters, Ann and Martha, they are to have them. I leave to my wife the use of all my estate for 14 years to bring up my sons, Samuel and Benjamin, and the child with which she is now supposed to be pregnant. Then my executors are to sell all the estate. I leave to my wife £110, and the rest to my sons, John, Thomas, Daniel, Samuel, and Benjamin, and the child my wife is pregnant with. I make my friends, Tim- othy Smith, William Valentine, and Hendrick Onder- donk, executors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Kirby, Caleb Kirby, William Fowler. Proved, May 11, 1780.
Page 265. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 20, 1776. I, TISE LAANy of Oyster bay, in Queens County, being sick. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Martha £200, and my best bed, and all linnen, and looking glass, table, and all pewter, six chairs, my best horse, iron pot and kettle. If any of the £200 is left after her death, I give it to my daugh- ter Katharine Van Wyck's eldest child. I leave to my daughter, Katharine Van Wyck, all the rest. I make John Hewlet, Jr., John Monfort, and Eldred Van Wyck, executors."
Witnesses, Simeon Striker, Margaret Boerum, Na- thaniel Whitsen. Proved, April 25, 1780.
Page 267. — " I, WILLIAM WALTERS, of Cold Spring, in Oyster bay, in Queens County, yeoman, this 15 day
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of March, 1771, having my understanding good, my memory quick, and being far advanced in years, and not knowing that I may subsist long in this life. Ex- ecutors are to sell my houses and lands in convenient time. I leave to my wife Mary the use of all my houses and lands during her widowhood, or until sold. I leave to my wife a good bed and her choice of my cows. If my executors find it beneficial for my family to live some years on my farm, they may do so, with all the personal estate, to carry on farming and house- keeping. My wife to have the use of a horse. If my lands are sold, my executors are to retain so much money as will make £20 interest for my wife yearly. Whereas my son Simeon has built a stone weaving shop upon my land, near my house, at his own proper cost, my executors are to allow him £10 when the land is sold. After the sale of my lands, I leave to my son William £25. To my sons, John, Simeon, Thomas, and Samuel, £20 each. To my daughters, Mary and Martha, £20 each, it being in lieu of what I have given to my eldest daughter, Gretia, to make them all equal. I leave to my three grandchildren, the chil- dren of my daughter Gretia which she had by her first husband, Soloman Weeks, viz., Rachel, Isaac, and Sol- omon Weekes, f of the money. To each of my chil- dren £. I make my wife and Mattice Lain and Joseph Townsend, executors."
Witnesses, John Boerum, Jean Boerum, Samuel Willis, Quaker. Proved, March 25, 1780.
Page 269. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, JOSHUA COCK, of Buckram, in the town of Oyster Bay, in Queens County on Nassau Island, yeoman, being this 28 day of the 7 month, called July, 1777, very sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my sister, Sarah Cock, the use of my houses and lands where I now live at Buckram, and the land I bought of John Mott, during her life, and then to my cousin, Stephen Loins, son of Penelope Hawxhurst, wife of John
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Hawxhurst, and to the heirs of the said Stephen Loins, so called. I also leave him all my meadow and land that I have at Oak Neck ; Also the £ of -fa of the creek thatch in Simson's creek ; Also J of my stock of cattle, and my desk and riding chair and my watch. I leave to my two kinsmen, Samuel Cock and Charles Cock, each ^ of all my land lying south of the road that leads from Oyster bay to Mosketo cove, and nearly adjoining to the south side of their own lands. And they are to pay to my brother, Robert Cock, £100 each. And they are to pay to Penelope Hawxhurst £20. I leave to my cousin, Charles Cock, fa of Sim- sons creek, in Matinecock Purchase. I leave to Joshua Titus, son of James Titus, of Westbury, £30 when of age. I leave to Hannah, wife of Joseph Coles, £20, at discretion of my executors. I leave to my cousin [niece}, Elizabeth Cock, £100, she being the daughter of my brother, Josiah Cock, deceased. I also leave her a feather bed. I leave to the Poor of the monthly meeting at Westbury £50, and to the Poor of the monthly meeting at Harrisons Purchase, on the main Shore, £50. I leave to the children of my sister, Mar- tha Frost, £300, to be divided in such a manner her sons to have twice as much as the daughters [not named], I leave to the children of my brother, Josiah Cock, £300. To my sister Mary, wife of Isaac Frost, £300. To my brother Robert one cow. All the re- mainder of my personal estate I would have my rela- tions of my brother Samuel Cock's family share equally. I make my loving cousins, Samuel Cock, Clark Cock, and Stephen Loins, executors. I leave to my cousin, Stephen Loins, £150."
Witnesses, Thomas Underbill, Jacob Bowne, James Titus, Samuel Willis (all Quakers). Proved, April 3, 1778.
Page 272. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ALEX- ANDER MEHAEG, of Newtown, in Queens County, being sick. I leave to my four brothers and one sister, John,
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James, Thomas, Eobert, and Margaret Hood, all my personal estate. I make William Howard, of New- town, and my brother Thomas, executors."
Dated March 5, 1778. Witnesses, John J. Waters, watchmaker, Nathaniel Hunt, Peter Fitzsimons. Proved, April 18, 1780.
Page 273. — "In the name of God, Amen, January 14, 1779. I, HENRY BUTLER, of Eichmond County, farmer, being very low in health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Henry, my brown colt, saddle, and bridle. To my son James my bay colt. To my wife Beleyta the use of all my estate so long as she remains my widow, she making no waste, and giving nay younger children proper education. If she mar- ries, I leave her a bed and furniture, a horse and chair and £100. After her death or marriage, all to be sold by executors. I leave to my son Henry £100. To my son John £100. To my son Nathaniel £100. The remainder I leave to all my children, Henry, James, Nathaniel, Frances, and Sarah. I make my wife and my son Henry and my friend, Henry Perine, executors."
Witnesses, Joshua Mersereau, Abraham Cole, Jr., Thomas Butler. Proved, May 4, 1780.
Page 275. — " I, SAMUEL UNDERBILL, of Eye Neck, in the County of Westchester. My negro man William and my negro woman Jane and their children are to be free. I leave to my eldest son, Joseph, £5 as a bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave for the support of my negroes £50. I leave to my wife Ann all the rest, with power to sell, and she is to have the use of the proceeds while she remains my widow. If she marries, she is to have £50, and she is to give the rest to my children and grandchildren, as she shall see meet. I make my wife and my son Samuel and my son-in-law, James Mott, of New York, executors."
Dated the 16 day of the second month, called Febru-
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ary, 1776. Witnesses, George Embree, Quaker, Will- iam Gray, Nathaniel Palmer. Proved, June 8, 1780. •
Page 277. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MARSCHALK, of New York, but now of New Brunswick, in New Jersey, January 22, 1777. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son, Samuel F. Marschalk, £5 Procla- mation money. To my wife Christian all the rest, real and personal."
Witnesses, Thomas Farmer, Philip French, Jr., John Sebring. Proved, August 4, 1778.
Page 278. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRA- HAM MANY, of Richmond County, being very weak. After paying all debts, the rest of estate to be sold by executors at public vendue. I leave to my four grandchildren, the children of my son Abraham, de- ceased, viz., Abraham, Richard, John, and Isaac, ^ of all my estate. To my son John |. To my five daugh- ters, Ann, Mary, Catharine, wife of John Gould, Rachel, wife of Henry Johnson, and Sarah, wife of Joseph Spragg, £. The part of my son John is to be put out by my executors for his support and that of his daughter Elizabeth. The part of my daughter Sarah is also to be in the hands of my executors. I make my friends, Paul Micheau, John Micheau, John Journey, executors."
Dated August 29, 1777. Proved, March 11, 1780.
Page 280. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELEANOR BURGER, widow of Daniel Burger, late of New York, carman, September 17, 1777. Whereas my husband, Daniel Burger, by his will, left me all his certain dwell- ing house in which I live, with buildings and lot, in Frankfort street, with full power to dispose of the same. And whereas my daughter Elizabeth, widow of John Woodward, mariner, has lived with me and been extremely kind during my widowhood. I leave her the said house. I leave to my eldest son, Daniel Burger, £1 4s. current money of New York. To my
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other son, Gerardus, £1. All the rest to the said Elizabeth Woodward, and I make her executor."
Witnesses, Thomas Crow, Lochlin Mackinon, John Kelly. Proved, June 12, 1780.
Page 282. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MILLS, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being in good health. I leave to my grandson, John Mills, son of my son Daniel, a certain lot of salt meadow lying at a place called the further East Neck, in Jamaica, com- ni9nly called a five-acre lot. I leave to my son AVilliam six shillings. To my son John my Bible and a Book called the ' Practice of Piety.' I leave to my son John and my grandson Daniel all my wearing clothes. To my granddaughter, Mary Mills, daughter of my son Daniel, my bed whereon I lodge. The rest of my movable estate I leave ^ to my daughter Charity, % to my daughter Elizabeth and my grandson, Thomas Hegeman, and ^ to my son John and his children, and ^ to the children of my son Daniel. I make my son John, and my friend and neighbor, Ephraim Balis [Baylis], and Nathaniel Box, executors."
Dated April 29, 1777. Witnesses, Isaac Baylis, Jacob Stevens, Deborah Box. " I leave to my daugh- ter-in-law, Mary Mills, widow of my son Daniel, a new mourning gown to the value of 30 shillings. I leave to my grandson, Daniel Mills, the right I now have in the Burying Ground and the Pall now belonging to Springfield." Proved, April 7, 1780.
Page 284. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIZA- BETH DURLAN, of Jamaica, in Queens County, on Nas- sau Island, widow. My executors to pay all funeral and other expenses. I leave to my cousin, William Pettit, the use of all my lands and meadows until Eishe, the daughter of Elizabeth Eemsen, is 21. I also give him my wagon and mare. I leave to Eishe Eemsen, when 21, all my real estate, to be divided be- tween her and her sister Elizabeth, and they are to
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pay to William Pettit £50. I leave to John Remsen £10. To his sister Antye £10, and all the rest to Eishe and Elizabeth Eemsen. I make Dowe Ditmas, Jr., and Garret Durlan, executors."
Dated January 2, 1777. Witnesses, Elizabeth Pet- tit, John Pettit, William Hawley. Proved, July 9, 1777.
Page 286.—" In the year of our Lord Christ 1774, the 31 day of March. I, JEKEMIAH DODGE, of Cow Neck, in Queens County, do make this my last Will. All debts to be paid by my executors. I leave to my wife Elizabeth my best bed and furniture in my house, and all her wearing apparell, and all effects she had from her brother Robert Sutton's estate, and one- half of my movable estate upon condition that she stands to the will. I leave to my daughter, Phebe Underhill, £ of my movable estate, on condition that Samuel Underhill first pays to my estate £5 which he oweth to me. And that £5 is to be paid to my grand- son, Stephen Sands, when of age. I leave the rest of my movable estate to my daughter, Mary Davenport, to be kept by my executors and paid to her as they think she wants. My farm is to be sold by my executors. My three sons, Jeremiah, William, and Robert, are to pay to their mother £3 each yearly. I leave to my son Jeremiah my wearing apparell and ^ of the money from the sale of my farm. And he is to pay the bonds I am bound for him. My son Jeremiah is to have 20 shillings for his heirship. I leave to my son William $ of the money from sale of farm, and he is to pay to the rest of his brothers £2 10s. for value he has received. I leave to my son Robert ^. I make my trusty friends, Thomas Dodge, Petrus Onderdonk, and Adam Mott, Jr., executors."
Witnesses, Obadiah De Milt, Quaker, Joris Rapalye, William Salt. Proved, May 11, 1780.
Page 288. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, THOMAS TOWNSEND, of Hempstead, in Queens County,
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being this 21 day of the 10 month, called October, 1779, very weak and sick. I leave to my wife my Biding chair and horse, and two beds with their furniture, and £300, and she is to live in my house so long as she remains my widow. And she is to have the use of all my lands to bring up my children till my young- est son is of age. Any surplus of movable estate to my sons, William, Gervise, John, and Obadiah. And whereas I have given to my daughter Anne £170, she is to have £80 more in some reasonable time. I leave to my daughters, Pamela, Phebe, Sarah, and Mary, £250 when of age. All the rest I leave to my sons, William, Gervise, John, and Obadiah, when of age. My executors are to give my children a suitable share of learning at their discretion, and to give my sons trades. And whereas I am now in possession of some Negroes, and taking the matter under solid considera- tion, being our fellow Creatures, do feel a freedom in my mind to set them fully at liberty, believing it to be consistent with the will of kind Providence, who hath created all Nations with one blood. And I do set them free, being two negroes and three children. I make my wife, my son William, and my brother-in- law, Samuel Titus, and my brother-in-law, William Loines, executors."
Witnesses, Eobert Titus, Mary Post, Henry Post, Quakers. " I leave to my son Gervise a horse, saddle, and bridle." Proved, February 11, 1780.
Page 290. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EGBERT COE, of Newtown, in Queens County, miller, January 30, 1777. I leave to my wife Mary the bed I now lie on and £16 a year during her widowhood. My ex- ecutors may sell all my estate. I leave to my son Eobert £150 more than my daughters, and to my son John £150 more than my daughters. I leave to my son John the place I bought of him for £610. If he refuses, it is to be sold. I leave to my son Elnathan £20 a year for his birthright. I leave to my son
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James £200 more than my daughters. I leave to my four daughters, Elizabeth, Hannah, Susanah, and Phebe, all my bedding. I leave to the children of my daughter Mary the same money she would have had. My five daughters, Elizabeth, Hannah, Susanah, Phebe, and Alletta, are to have an equal share with their brothers, except as above stated. I make Will- iam Furman, Sr., and William Howard, executors."
Witnesses, James Harper, Benjamin Moore, Abigail Furman. Proved, April 17, 1777.
Page 292.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ANDREW MARSCHALK, of New York, baker. I leave to my son Francis £5 in consideration of his being my eldest son. I leave to my daughter Nelly £25 on account of a Disorder which she hath in her Eyes. I leave to my son Andrew £25 on account of his being afflicted with a Rupture; to my son Francis £25. I leave to my wife Ann the use of all my estate, real and personal, for life, and then to my six children, Francis, Andrew, Abel, Nelly, Jane, and Ann Burrows, widow of Samuel Burrows. My executors may sell estate if desirable. I make my wife and my friends, John Hardenbroek, Abel Hardenbroek, and Nicholas Bayard, executors."
Dated December 17, 1779. Witnesses, Anthony Lis- penard, Gent., Samuel McDonald, clerk to Anthony Lispenard, Joseph Kelm. Proved, July 10, 1780.
Page 294.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS NORTH, of Newtown, in Queens County, being sick, October 24, 1778. All debts to be paid. I leave to my nephew, Daniel North, £10. To my sisters, Eebeckah North, Charity Hardenbergh, and Abigail Hunt, all the rest of my estate. If my personal property is not enough to pay debts, my executors may sell a certain tract of land, being 34 acres, with the dwelling house that I bought of my brother, Daniel North. I make John Hardenbergh and Jeremiah Eemsen, executors."
Witnesses, James Harper, Keziah Morrell, Mar- garet North. Proved, November 9, 1778.
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Page 295.—" In the name of God, Amen, March 22, 1779. I, ABEAHAM FUEMAN, of Hempstead, in Queens County, farmer, being very sick. I leave to my four sons, Zebulon, Daniel, Abraham, and William, all my lands, to be divided after all my children are brought up. My executors are to sell all movable estate, ex- cept the grain on the ground, and after the children are brought up the proceeds to be divided among all my children, Zebulon, Daniel, Abraham, William, Phebe, Sarah, Teshie, and Hannah. I bequeath all my wife's wearing apparell to my four daughters. I give to my son William a Piece of Cloth that is died at the mill." Son Zebulon Furman and John Van Nostrand; executors.
Witnesses, David Sammis, William Ellsworth, John Van Nostrand. Proved, May 20, 1780.
Page 298.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS JANN, Commander of the Privateer Lord Howe, now lying in the Port of New York. I leave to my son Thomas all my estate, real and personal. I make John Ackley, of New York, cabinetmaker, and Captain Henry Law, executors."
Dated September 2, 1778. Witnesses, John C. Knapp, John Ackley. Proved, July 31, 1780. The executors refused to serve, and Letters of Administra- tion were granted to the widow, Mary Jann.
Page 299. — •" I do hereby bequeath to Miss Magda- lena Duryee, daughter of Mr. Jacob Duryee, of New York, the following sums of money, viz., £40 in the hands of Mr. John Monier, £21 Stirling in the hands of Peter Thilluson & Co., merchants in London, £42 in the hands of John Francis Kelm, in London, at Messrs. Ed. and E. Peyne. If I should die in the next ensu- ing campaign, no subsequent writing appearing, this may stand." JOHN c> ^^ New york-
March 4, 1779. Proved, July 31, 1780, upon oath of John Monier, Clerk in the Commissary General's De-
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partment, as to handwriting, etc. There being no ex- ecutors, Letters of Administration are granted to Jacob Duryea, baker, " next heir to John C. Senger."
Page 300. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MOFFITT, of New York, bricklayer, being in good health. I leave to my affectionate wife, Charlotte Moffitt, during so long a time as she remains my widow, the use and income of all my estate, real and personal, and thereout to bring up, maintain, support, and educate our two children, and such other as she is now pregnant with, and all others I may leave at the time of my decease. If she shall marry again, I leave her £10 in full bar to her right of dower. I leave to my son John £10, in full bar of any pretence he may or can make to my real estate as being my only son and heir at law. All the rest I leave to my two children, John and Frances. I make my wife, and my brother-in-law, John Amar [Aymar], and my friend, Augustus Van Cortlandt, executors."
Dated May 18, 1772. Witnesses, Cornelius Mar- schalk, James Boss, Jr., Thomas Wendover, Jr. Proved, August 7, 1780, upon oath of John Cozine as to handwriting, etc.
[NOTE. — In cases like the above, which are some- times found, it seems as if the witnesses had left the city on account of the Eevolution, and their testimony was not available. — W. S. P.]
Page 302. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ANDREW LUCAM, of New York, butcher, being sick. I leave to my granddaughter Mary, lawfully begotten daughter of my son, John Lucam, £20, to be put at interest until she is 18. I leave to my wife Mary the house I now live in, which I hold by lease from the city of New York, with all the furniture of my best room. After her death or marriage, all to be sold and the money paid to my sons, George and John. All my personal effects I leave to my granddaughter, Mary
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Lucam. I make my wife, and my son George, and Mr. Richard Marsh, executors."
Dated May 20, 1780. Witnesses, Peter Grim, taylor, Christian Bollmier, baker, David Grim. Proved, July 31, 1780.
Page 304.— "On the 29 day of August, 1777. I, JOHN FOSTER, SB., of Hempstead, in Queens County, yeoman, do make this my last will and Testament. First I do give and bequeath unto Lettishshe [Letitia] Larrance [Lawrence], of Hempstead, all my whole estate, real and personal. I make Samuel Mott and John Mott, both of Eockaway, executors."
Witnesses, Jacob Hicks, Walter Skidmore, Stephen Mott. Proved, June 28, 1778.
Page 305. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 21, 1780. I, LIDIA JOHNSON, widow of William Johnson, being in my common health. My executors are to sell all my estate and divide the proceeds among my chil- dren, Henry, Nathaniel, Ephraim, William, James, Abraham, Phebe, Abigail, and Ann. Reckoning to my son Henry £30 already advanced to him. I make my son Ephraim and my friend, Paul Micheau, executors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Seaman, John Mance, weaver, Isaac Doty. Proved, August 7, 1780.
Page 307. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PAUL, MILLER, ESQ., of New Brunswick, New Jersey, being in good health, November 26, 1770. I leave to my wife Mary the use of my house where I now live, for which I have a lease for about forty years to come, to her for life, and then to my sons, Thomas, Paul, and Chris- topher. I make my sons executors."
Witnesses, Philip French, Jr., Elisha Boudinot. Proved, August 14, 1780, upon oath of Samuel Kemble as to handwriting of witnesses. The executors re- signed, and Letters of Administration granted tt» Francis Groome, of New York, shopkeeper.
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Page 308.— "These Presents Witnesseth that I, WALTER FRANKLIN, now residing at my Place at New- town, in Queens County, on Long Island, being this 21 day of the 2nd month, called February, in the year 1778, in health of Body. I direct all debts and funeral charges to be paid. And whereas the titles to some lands, lying between me and my brother, Samuel Franklin, and some others, may lay with me at the time of my decease, as may appear by mine and Sam- uel Franklin's books. I order that the right owners have quit claim deeds, or the lands to be sold and the money divided. I leave to my wife, Mary Franklin, the lot of land which I bought of Anthony Shackerley, with the additions as it stands in fence, with the house I have built thereon, wherein Major Holland now lives, with all the appurtenances; Also the use of my farm and house at Newtown where I now reside, and which I purchased of William Sackett, deceased. With two small pieces of out woodland and one of salt meadow; Also the use of the house, stable, ground, and garden in New York, where I reside when in Town, so long as she remains my widow. I also leave her 5,000 Spanish Milled Dollars, or money of the same value. f to be paid in three months, and £ in three years. I also leave her my best chair and two horses, and -J of household goods, plate, and kitchen furniture, and the use of the other half until our daughter, Maria Franklin, is 18. I also leave to my wife 300 Spanish Milled Dollars yearly so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my dear daughter Maria my house and lot which I bought of Christian Kartell, and now hired to Henry Franklin, with all the appurtenances. I also leave to her all my land in the Provincial Officers Patent, so called, above Albany, with all the appurtenances; Also my house and farm at Newtown, with two pieces of out woodland and one piece of salt meadow, which I purchased of William Sackett, deceased, subject to my wife's use; Also £ of my plate and household furniture when she is 18. If
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she should die, then to my younger daughter, Sarah, and if both die, then to my wife. I leave to my daugh- ter, Sarah Franklin, when she is 21, my house in Chapel Street, which I purchased of the executors of Albert Nostrunt [Nostrand], with the lot and two houses which I built on the back end of the same lot joining to Ann street, or Scotch street, so called ; Also the lot joining on Queen street and Rutgers street, nearly opposite to John Woods, with the two houses on Queen street and two down the hill on Rutgers street. All of which houses I built, and I bought the said lot of land from John Alsop. I also leave her 750 acres of land in the Oblong, being lot 72, and $ of lot 70. I leave to my said two daughters each 10,000 Spanish Milled Dollars, or money equivalent, to be put at interest for them. I make my father-in-law, Daniel Bowne, and my brothers, John and Samuel, Guardians of my two daughters. And they are to be careful to give them good learning, and to have them brought up under their mother in a Plain, genteel manner, among Friends, the expense of which, with their board, clothing, and necessary Pocket money (in which I desire they may not be too much scanted), to be taken from the rents of the houses and interest on money. And I give £100 to each guardian, in lieu of Commissions. Whereas it may so happen that my dear wife, Mary Franklin, may be with child at the time of my decease, and I may omit to make another will, I therefore give to my executors my large house and lot of land where I now reside in New York, and the old Mansion House next door, that was Benson's, and the three houses on Queen street, built on said lot of land which I bought of Robert Benson. I also give them £4,000, New York Currency, In Trust for the sole purpose and use of such child as my wife may be with child with, and the same, with all the income, to be given to said child. But if said child should die, then to revert to my estate. As the Distress of Times is now very great by wars in the land, whereby great
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Destruction is made, by which and the sinking of money it may happen that I may not leave sufficient to pay more than what I have already bequeathed. The legacies to my wife and daughters are first to be paid, and the following are left on condition. I leave to the seven children of my brother, John Franklin, viz., Sarah, Mary, Thomas, Elizabeth, Anthony, Ke- becca, and Walter, and to the four children of my brother, Thomas Franklin, viz., Nancy, Benjamin, Walter, and Samuel, and to the three children of my brother, Samuel Franklin, viz., Samuel, Abraham, and John, and to my sister Sarah Corsa's daughter, Mary Corsa, and to my sister Mary Wistar's four children, Thomas, Catharine, Sarah, and Mary Wistar, each £300, New York Currency, when they are of age. I leave to my cousin, Sarah Embree, and my cousin, Hannah Hawxhurst, each £50. To my cousin, Mary Pearsall, daughter of Nathaniel Pearsall, deceased, £100. To my cousin, James Hawxhurst, who lives with me, £200 when he is 21. As my brother, James Franklin, is married, and not likely to have any chil- dren, and has sufficient to maintain himself, I give him £50, to be deducted from what he owes me. But if he has any children, born in lawful wedlock, within twelve years, I leave him £300. Of all the rest of my estate, I leave ^ to be put out at interest for my sis- ter, Sarah Corsa, during her life, and then to her daughter Mary, £ for the use of my sister, Mary Wis- tar, for life, and then to her four children, -J to my wife Mary, and ^ to each of my daughters. I leave to my wife all my remaining part of lot 30 in the Oblong, supposed to be about 350 acres, with the houses thereon. I make my wife, and my brothers, John, Thomas, and Samuel, executors, but if they owe me any money they are not to be cleared from the same."
Witnesses, Joseph Stringham, grocer, James Ben- nett, brassfounder, Ann Stringham. Proved, August 22, 1780. The witnesses were all Quakers. Confirmed
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by Governor James Robertson, at Fort George, in New York, August 22, 1780.
[NOTE. — Walter Franklin was one of the wealthiest Quaker merchants in New York. He married Mary, daughter of Daniel Bowne. Their daughter Maria married Governor De Witt Clinton. Sarah married John L. Norton. The expected child was born and named Hannah. She married George Clinton, a younger brother of De Witt Clinton. The house of WTalter Franklin was an elegant mansion on the cor- ner of Cherry street and Franklin Square, or Pearl street. He purchased a large lot on this corner from the heirs of Robert Benson in 1762, and his " old man- sion," alluded to in the will, stood back of the resi- dence of Walter Franklin and fronted on Pearl street. When General Washington was President he lived for a time in the Franklin house, then one of the finest residences in the city. It remained until 1856, when it was torn down by the heirs of Hannah Clinton, and stores built in its place. They were not successful, and were sold under foreclosure in 1862, and passed out of the family. The upper stories of the stores were removed when the Brooklyn Bridge was built. The lot " bought of Anthony Shackerly " is on the north side of Cherry street, next east of the Franklin house. The " house and lot bought of Christian liar- tell " are now Nos. 271-273 Pearl street, part of the Harpers' publishing building. The houses and lots bought of John Alsop on " Queen street and Rutgers street " are now the east corner of Pearl and Oak streets. A part of the property of Walter Franklin was a wide lot on Pearl street, about half-way between Cherry and Oak streets. He sold this to the Quaker Society, October, 1774, and upon it the Pearl Street Quaker Meeting House was built, and also a school. This Hot is now No. 368-376 Pearl street. " Chapel street ti s Beekman street. It derived the popular name of " Ch yel street " from St. George's Chapel, which was bui there. " Scotch street " was a popular name
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for Ann street. The lots on " the Oblong " are the ex- treme eastern part of Duchess county. The house and farm at Newtown, left to the daughter Maria, was for many years the country seat of her and her husband, Governor De Witt Clinton. After their death it was sold under a partition suit. In 1842 it was purchased by David S. Jones, who married Mary, daughter of De Witt Clinton. He took the deed in his wife's name, and thus it came back to the Clintons. After the death of Mr. Jones it was sold by his widow. The house is still standing at Maspeth, but greatly dilapi- dated and fallen from its high estate. Walter Frank- lin died June 8, 1780. He was the son of Thomas Franklin, who married, at Friends Meeting House, in Westbury, 25th of 1st month, 1703, Mary, daughter of Nathaniel and Martha Pearsall. They had sons, John, Walter, Thomas, and Samuel. Mary Franklin, widow of Walter Franklin, married Hon. Samuel Os- good, May 24, 1786.— W. S. P.]
Page 314.—" New York, June 29, 1780. Sir : Having appointed you by a Letter of Attorney to act for me in my absence, and as Human events are uncertain. I herewith acquaint you with my sentiments how I would have my effects disposed of in case of my death. I have requested George Gregory Townsend, Esq., to act for me at Carolina to dispose of my effects, and transmit to you. I leave to John Menze, for his son John, of whom I am Godfather, £100. To my God- son, George Tryon Orchard, son of Joseph Orchard, £100. To the Charity School in New York £100. To the Poor in the Workhouse in New York £100. To Mr. Peter Paumier £50. To Mr. John McKenny £100 for his trouble on my account. All the rest to Peter Paumier, Esq. I am, with my best wishes for your Health and Happiness, Sir, Your Obedient Hum- ble Servant. GEOEGE GOSLING."
To Mr. John McKenny.
Proved as a will, August 26, 1780, on oath of Daniel
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Dunscomb, grocer, and Jamieson Cox, innkeeper, as to handwriting, etc. John McKenny was made executor.
Page 316. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL BOYD, of New York, captain of a vessell, being weak and sick of body, this August 2, 1780. I leave to my nephew, Robert Mills, of New York, all. my wearing apparell of what denomination soever. I leave to my daughter-in-law [step-daughter?], Margaret Dallis, £300, with this proviso, that if my executors should be obliged to pay for my said daughter, as is pre- tended, a year's board to John Pugsley, it is to be de- ducted. I leave to Samuel Franklin a large case of bottles, twelve bottles in number. I leave to Captain Alexander White, of New York, my sword and a desk, both now in his house. All the rest I leave to my nephew, Robert Mills, and to the children of my brother, Hugh Boyd, late of Philadelphia, deceased; his daughters are to have half a share." Mentions, " My nephew, Robert Mills' mother, Jane Garlin, now wife of Mr. Garlin." " I make Robert Mills and Sam- uel Franklin, executors."
Witnesses, Elizabeth Wells, Elizabeth White, Fred- erick John. Proved, September 4, 1780.
Page 317. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BARTON, Rector of St. James Church, in the Borrough of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Missionary from the Venerable Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to the churches in Pequa, Carnarvon, being at present from home and finding myself disordered and infirm, this February 14, 1780. I leave to my executors all my estate in trust to sell all lands except my rights in two pieces. One a tract of 200,000 acres on the River St. John, in Nova Scotia, of which I am a joint Patentee. The other a tract of 16,000 acres surveyed for me by William Thompson, Esq., now Brigadier General Thompson, near the waters of Cantucky [Ken- tucky], emptying into the river Ohio, which survey
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was made in 1763. My executors are to divide these among my children, reserving for my wife Sarah her dower. I leave to my wife all my furniture, and after her death to my daughter Juliana. I leave to my wife full interest of £1,000, lawful money of Pennsylvania as the same was valued in 1773. My youngest sons are to be put to trades. After the death of my wifer all my estate to my children, William, Esther, wife of Paul Zantzinger, Juliana, and Thomas. I leave to Mary Thornburgh, for her faithful attachment to my family, 16 Spanish Milled Dollars. My books and pictures I leave to my children. If any of my sons should take orders in the Church of England, he is to have my books suitable for a Divine, and my Gown, Cassock, and manuscripts. Whereas I sold a large part of my estate to my son-in-law, Paul Zantzinger, on bond, the same is to be paid. I make my wife Sarah, my son William, my brothers-in-law, John Abraham De Normandie and David Eittenhouse, ex- ecutors, and I make my friends, Thomas Douglas, James Clemson, James Old, James Kiemer, Gabriel Davis, David Morgan, John Evans, and James Evans, all of Carnarvon, Pennsylvania, Trustees."
Witnesses, George Kine, miller, Christopher Sower, Jr., printer, Abraham Pastorius. Proved in New York, August 13, 1780.
Page 321. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM WADE, at present belonging to the Privateer cut- ter called the Retaliation, Henry Leader, commander. After all debts are paid, I leave to my dear and loving friend, Levinah Bates, all goods and effects, and I make her executor."
Dated June 24, 1779. Witnesses, Phineas Fairbank, Martha Hunt, widow, Margaret Smith, spinster. Proved, September 11, 1780.
Page 323. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID COLE, of Eichmond County. I leave to my brother,
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Stephen Cole, all my wearing apparell. To my father- in-law, John Marshall, my silver watch. An inventory to be made of all my estate. My son Cornelius is to be maintained and educated out of the money that is left to my wife Rebecca by her father, John Androvet, deceased. If my son Cornelius should live to be 21, he is to have half the estate and my wife the other half. If he dies under age, then all to my wife. But the money left to me by my father, Abraham Cole, is to go to my sister, Mary Lackman, and David, son of Jacob Cole, and David, son of Henry Ferine. I make Cornelius Cole and Henry Ferine, executors."
Dated April 25, 1780. Witnesses, Philip Bowne, Obadiah Bowne, John Marshall. Proved, September 7, 1780.
Page 324. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PATRICK DOYLE, of New York. I leave to my honored father, Lawrence Doyle, of County Tyrone, Ireland, sixty guineas, now in the hands of Peter Arthurs, at Brook- lyne, in the Engineer Department, and all my world! y substance, particularly some plank now on board the Sloop Chance, the property of John Dickinson, whom I make executor. And he is to send my estate to my father, or, if he be dead, to my brother Michael."
Dated September 9, 1780. Witnesses, David Mel- ville, innkeeper, Samuel Jones, Francis Jones. Proved, September 18, 1780.
Page 325. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER WALDRON, of New York, cartman. All debts to be paid. I leave to my sister's son, William Sutherland, my silver sleeve buttons, stone sleeve buttons, and broach. I leave to my brother's son, Thomas Waldron, my silver knee buckles, stock buckles, and sleeve but- tons. All the rest to my wife Annettie. I make my wife, and my father, Johanes Waldron, and my brother, Albert Waldron, executors."
Dated September 6, 1780. Witnesses, Peter Vonck,
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taylor, Samuel Benson Waldron, Abraham Gouver- neur. Proved, September 25, 1780.
Page 327. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 14, 1774. I, JAMES HAINS, of the township of Rye, Westchester County, being advanced in years. I make my wife Mary and my sons, John, Bartholomew, and Elijah, executors. I leave to my wife a horse and riding chair, and a feather bed, and furniture for the same, and the use of £ of all houses and lands, as her right of dower, and not as a legacy ; Also all pro- visions laid up for family use. My executors are to sell all the rest of houses and lands and movable estate in twelve months, and pay all debts. I leave to my eldest son, John, £10, in bar to all claims as heir at law. I leave to Elizabeth, daughter of Hannah Kelly, £25 when 18. I leave to my sons, John, Bartholemew, Elijah, James, Thomas, and Nicholas, and to my daughters, Anne, Mary, Amy, Margaret, Esther, and Helena, all the rest of my estate. Each of my sons is to have twice as much as my daughters, and to be paid when of age. My wife is to have the use of the money to support the children."
Witnesses, Thomas Theall, Josiah Burrell, Gilbert Bloomer.
Codicil. I having given to my sons, John and Elijah, each £200, they are to have no part of my estate until each of the others has had as much.
Dated May 16, 1776. Witnesses, Ebenezer Havi- land, Samuel Tredwell, Gilbert Bloomer.
Codicil. Revokes the legacy of £25 left to Eliza- beth, daughter of Hannah Kelly.
September 27, 1779. Witnesses, Timothy Wetmore, Mary Ann Hubbs. Proved, September 25, 1780.
Page 330. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MERCY HONEYWELL, of the Borroughtown of Westchester, widow, being sick. I leave to my eldest son, Gilbert, my Great Bible. To my daughter, Elizabeth Wright, one piece of furniture check and two china bowls, and
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my brass-headed shovel and tongs, and a negro girl ' Tempe,' who is to serve until 19 years old and then to be free. I leave to my daughter, Mary Pell, a calico bed quilt and chest of drawers, mahogany dining table and a negro girl. I leave to my son James my bald mare and a bed with blue and white calico cur- tains. I leave to my two said daughters all. my beds, linnen, and wearing apparel! , except such things as I have given to my sister, Elizabeth Pugsley. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth my best tea table. My negro man Prince and my negro woman Sill and her child to be free. All the rest of my estate is to be put into the hands of my son-in-law, Gilbert Pell, and after he has paid the legacy of £300 due to his wife by the will of my late husband, he is to use the rest to edu- cate and maintain my son James until he is 21. None of my slaves that may fall to my son James are to be sold until he is of age. I leave to my daughter, Eliza- beth Wright, my brass head hand irons. I make my son-in-law, Gilbert Pell, and Theophilus Bartow, ex- ecutors."
Dated August 28, 1780. Witnesses, Stephen Baxter, Daniel White, Thomas Humphrey. Proved, Septem- ber 25, 1780.
Page 332. — " In the name of God, Amen, May 11, 1775. I, DAVID GREGG, of New York, innholder. I leave to my wife Jane the house and lot where I now live; also all household goods, and all the rest of my estate. I leave to my brother, Robert Gregg, five shillings, and I leave to the sons of my brothers-in- law, Benjamin Chesner, Jeremiah Smith, James Cun- ningham, John Campbell, James Bryson, and Alex- ander Rudderford, each five shillings. I make my wife, executrix."
Witnesses, Thomas Stevenson, Jean Sloan, Abra- ham Ferdon. Proved, September 25, 1780, upon affir- mation of William Coleman Fisher, Quaker, and Rob- ert Pellitte, mariner, as to handwriting, etc.
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Page 333. — " I, FRANCIS HUTCHESON, Captain in the GO Kegiment, do ordain what follows to be my last will. I leave to my sister, Mary Wallace, wife of Captain Magill Wallace, £500. I leave to Jane Ogle, wife of John Ogle, Esq., of Newry, Ireland, £50. I leave to my Godson, Hugh Wallace, son of Alexander Wallace, of New York, a tract of 2,000 acres of land belonging to me in Albany County. I leave to General Haldimand and to my kinsman, Dr. Francis Hutchen- son, of Dublin, and Col. William Sheriff, each 25 guineas, as a token of friendship. I leave to Hugh and Alexander Wallace each £50 Sterling to buy rings. All the rest I leave to my wife. I make my wife and Messrs. Hugh and Alexander Wallace, ex- ecutors."
Dated October 21, 1779. Witnesses, Hugh Cairns, Francis Bayard Winthrop, Robert J. Kemble.
Codicil. I leave to my sister, Mary Wallace, the further sum of £300. I leave to Major Henry Bruen 100 guineas to buy a ring to be wore by him in token of my great esteem for him and in grateful remem- brance of the uncommon generosity and friendship he has shown me. I leave to William Bayard, Esq., £100, with thanks for all the trouble I have given him and his family during my long sickness. I leave to my Godson, Hugh Wallace, Jr., my swords, silver-mounted Fuzee, and sash, in expectation that he will wear them with Honor. I leave to my servant, Henry Holliday, ten guineas.
Dated September 16, 1780. Witnesses, Samuel Vetch Bayard, William Bayard, Jr., Catharine Bay- ard. Proved, September 26, 1780.
Page 335. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DE VOOB, of the Out Ward of New York, yeoman, being sick and weak in body. As for the Burial of my Body, I desire it may be received by Decency, at the discretion of my executors and my dear children, who I doubt not will manage it with Prudence. I leave
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to my son John £5 ; Also 14 acres of land, being part of my tract of land situate in the Out Ward, over against Mannings Island. The 14 acres are adjoining to his bounds, to run with a straight course northwest, front and rear of equal breadth. I leave to my daughter Affee, wife of .John Cortright, all the re- mainder of my tract of land, being 24^ acres, more or less, with the tenements, etc., lying as before men- tioned, with the run of water formerly called the saw mill-, where the water mill was formerly set. I leave to my daughter Yelantie, widow of Abraham Acker- man, £100, to be paid in twelve months. I also leave her all my household estate in New York. I order that piece of land which is kept for a burial place should be reserved for my children forever, with a right of way to it. The £5 left to my son John is to be paid by my daughter Affee in twelve months, upon lawful demand by him within that time, otherwise not recoverable. I make John Hardenbrook and David Burger, executors."
Dated June 26, 1778. Witnesses, Louis Andrew Gautier, innkeeper, Thomas Belitha, distiller, Isaac Delamater. Proved, October 2, 1780.
Page 337.— [Will of MAJOR JOHN ANDRE.] "The following is my last will and Testament, and I ap- point as executors thereto Mary Louisa Andre, my mother, Daniel Andre, my uncle, Andrew Girardet, my uncle, John Lewis Andre, my uncle. To each of the above executors I give Fifty Pounds. I give to Mary Hannah Andre, my sister, Seven hundred Pounds. I give to Ann Margaret Andre, my sister, Seven hundred Pounds. I give to Louisa Katharine Andre, my sister, Seven hundred Pounds. I give to William Lewis Andre, my brother, Seven hundred Pounds. But the conditions on which I give the above mentioned sums to my aforesaid Sisters and brother are, that each of them shall pay to Mary Louisa Andre, my mother, the sum o'f Ten Pounds yearly dur-
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ing her life. I give to Walter Ewer, Junior, of Dyers Court, Aldermanbury, One Hundred Pounds. I give to John Ewer, Jr., of Lincolns Inn, One Hundred Pounds. I desire a Ring, value Fifty Pounds, be given to my Friend, Peter Boissier, of the Eleventh Dragoons. I desire that Walter Ewer, Jr., of Dyers Court, Aldermanbury, have the Inspection of my pa- pers, Letters, and Manuscripts. I mean that he have the first inspection of them, with Liberty to destroy or retain whatever he thinks proper, and I desire my Watch to be given to him. And I hereby give and bequeath to my Brother, John Lewis Andre, the residue of all my Effects whatsoever. Witness my Hand and Seal. Staten Island, in the Province of New York, N. America, this 7th of June, 1777.
" JOHN ANDRE, " Captain in the 26th Regiment of Foot."
N.B.— The Currency alluded to in this Will is Ster- ling money of Great Britain. I desire nothing more than my wearing apparell be sold by Public Auction.
Proved, October 9, 1780, Upon oath of Henry White and William Seaton, of this city, Esquires, that they are well acquainted with the handwriting of John Andre, formerly Captain in the 26th Regiment, etc.
[NOTE. — Owing to its historical interest, we have copied the will of Major John Andre entire. — W. S. P.]
Page 338. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRA- HAM STOUT, of New York, cordwainer. I leave to my wife Sarah two houses of the front lot, adjacent to Commissary Winslow's in Water street, No. 1089- 1090, with all household goods. I leave to my broth- ers, David and Seymour Stout, and to my sisters, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Mary Stout, an equal share of two houses adjacent to the above, and £20 more to be given to my sister Rebecca. I make my wife Sarah, executor."
Dated September 29, 1780. Witnesses, James Free- man, Clerk in Adjutant General's Office, Ephraim
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Smith, John Brown, Thomas Willis. Proved, October
2, 1780.
Page 339.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, ABBA- HAM SNEDIKEK, of Flatbush, in Kings County, being sick. I leave to my wife Yannettye one of my bed- steads, with all its furniture, and my cupboard, with all my linnen cloth, made up and unmade up. I leave to my son Isaac my dwelling house, lands, and mead- ows which I have in Flatbush and Newtown. I leave to my son Elbert all my dwelling house and lands in Flushing. I leave to my son Isaac all farming tools, etc., and £10 for his birthright. I leave the rest of my movable estate to my sons, Isaac and Elbert, and they shall pay to my wife Yannettye £15 yearly, and my son Isaac is to pay to my son Elbert £520, in yearly payments. I make my sons and Johanes Lott, of New Lots, executors."
Dated August 25, 1780. Witnesses, Stephen Lott, Thomas Betts, Samuel Eldert. Proved, October 6, 1780.
Page 341. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOB KEYBUBN, master of the Ship Britania, now in the Port of New York, being extremely weak in Body. I direct all debts to be paid. All the rest I leave to my wife Margaret, and make her executor."
Dated October 10, 1780. Witnesses, Collin Minzies, Joseph Thompson, Edward Hogan. Proved, October 23, 1780.
Page 342. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB OGDEN, of Jamaica, in Queens County, Physician. All debts to be paid. My executors to sell all movable estate at discretion. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all personal property. To my daughters, Mary, Sarah, and Cornelia, each £50 when of age or married. Of all the rest, I leave -f- to each of my sons, Jacob and William. To my 5 daughters, Catharine Van Cort-
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landt, Elizabeth McKie, Mary, Sarah, and Cornelia, each \. I make my wife Elizabeth and my friends, Dr. Charles Arding and Isaac Wilkins, of Jamaica, executors."
Dated March 7, 1777. Witnesses, David Ogden, Judge of Supreme Court of New Jersey, Dr. John Charlton, Peter Ogden. Proved, September 15, 1780.
Page 343. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIPHA- LET WHITMAN, of the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, being in perfect health, Praise be to God. I leave to my wife ^ of my estate and the best room in my house, with furniture sufficient to keep house with, and two cows, two horses, and a riding chair. I leave to my sons, Eliphalet and Philetus, all my homestead, lands, etc. My executors are to sell a piece of timber land above Stony Brook, the south end of the Second Long Lot, to pay debts. My sons are to pay to my daughter Eleanor £20 each when of age. I make Lemuel Smith, Sr., Lemuel Smith, Jr., and my wife Martha, executors."
Dated August 28, 1776. Witnesses, Richard Smith, Lemuel Smith, Jr., Martha Smith, widow. Proved, September 20, 1780.
Page 344. — " In the name of God, Amen, July 14, 1780. I, FORTUNATUS TAYLOK, of Brookhaven, in Suf- folk County, Gent., being very sick. I make my wife Mary and Uriah Smith, executors. I leave all my lands and meadows to my son Esau. All the rest to my wife and my daughter Mary and my son John."
Witnesses, Enos Bishop, Nathaniel Overton, Daniel Smith. Proved, September 4, 1780.
Page 345. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, MICHAEL GOLDER, of Hempstead, in Queens County, being this July 20, 1778, very weak and sick. I leave to my wife Altie one horse, two cows, one bedstead, bedding, curtains, and all belonging thereto, and a
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cupboard and brass mortar, tea kettle, brass kettle, and iron pot. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife and my three daughters, Elizabeth, Elsie, and Molesie. I make my wife Altie, and my brother-in- law, Anthony Van Nostrand, and my brother, William Golden, Jr., executors."
Witnesses, Nores Hose, Thomas Cannel, Anthony Van Nostrand. Proved, August 4, 1780.
Page 346. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 1, 1777. I, NATHANIEL HIGBIE, of Jamaica, Queens County, carpenter, being very sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Phebe a bed, and furniture sufficient for one bed, and my cupboard. I leave to my wife the use of all my houses and lands during widowhood to bring up and maintain my children. Then all to be sold and divided among my four chil- dren, Mary, Nathaniel, Jacob, and Aury. I make my wife Phebe, and my brother-in-law, Cornelius Bennet, and my friend, Nicholas Ludlam, executors."
Witnesses, James Everit, William Hendrickson, Bernardus Bennit, Nicholas Ludlam. Proved, Febru- ary 21, 1778.
Page 347. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISRAEL CONKLIN, of Hunttington South, in Suffolk County, being in good health. I leave to my son, Jacob Conk- lin, all that piece of land joining to the west of Corn- mack, to the southeast of East Hills, formerly my father's; And. ten acres of land here at Hunttington South, off the south end of that field which goes by the name of the Long Field, joining to Great Neck east and west; And £ of all my undivided lands in the Baiting Place Purchase ; And £ of my lands on the islands and meadows. I leave to my son Isaac \ of my lot on Hunttington Little West Neck ; And \ of my undivided lands in Baiting Place Purchase, and \ of my undi- vided lands on the islands and meadows. I leave to my son, John Conklin, if he should live to return home,
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£200, to be paid by my sons, Israel, Alexander, and Smith Conklin. I leave to my daughter, Hannah Ketcham, .£300. To my daughter, Deborah Ketcham, £100. I leave to my daughter, Susanah Conklin, a good bed and furniture and £200. I leave to my son, Israel Conklin, ^ of all the rest of my lands and tene- ments here where I live on Half Neck; And ^ of all my lands at the Half Hollow Hills; And ^ of my lands in Little West Neck; And £ of my lands in Waiting Place Purchase, and islands and marshes, and ^ of all the rest of my estate. I leave to my sons, Israel, Alexander, and Smith Conklin, each ^ of all the rest of my. estate. I make my good friends, Zebulon Ketcham and John Buffett, executors."
Dated August G, 1778. Witnesses, Joshua Ketcham, Israel Ketcham, Seth Purely. Proved, July 4, 1780.
Page 349.- — " In the name of God, Amen. I, QUASHEY FERGUSON, belonging to his Majesty's Ship Experi- ment, Sir James Wallace, commander, being in health but considering the Perils and Dangers of the Seas. I commit my Body to Earth or Sea, as it shall please God to order. All Prize money due to me for the cap- ture of the following vessels, taken by his Majesty's Ship Experiment, viz., Sloop Morning Star, Schooner Willing Maid, Brig Charming Sally, Ship Margaretta, Sloop Montgomery, Ship Dolphin, Schooner New Port, and Brig Polly, with all their cargoes, I leave to my dear friend, Barnaby Drew, of the Ship Experiment, and make him executor."
Dated March 8, 1778. Witnesses, John Edwards Blackamore, Av. Jenkins, James Cobb. " N.B. — Done at Sea, where no Stamped Paper could be had." Proved, October 30, 1780.
Page 350. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN STEVENSON, mariner, on board his Majesty's Ship Ex- perimentj Sir James Wallace, Commander, being in health. I leave to my dear and beloved friend, Bar-
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naby Drew, of said ship, all my wages and Prize money, and make him executor."
Dated May 17, 1778. Witnesses, J. E. Blackamore, James Cobb, James Walker. Proved, October 30, 1780.
Page 352. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 2, 1771. I, ABRAHAM CHICHESTER, of the town of Hunt- tington, Suffolk County, yeoman, being sick. My ex- ecutors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Sarah all household goods. I make Dr. Zophar Platt and Israel Wood, executors, and they are to sell all my house and lot where I now live, and also all my lands lying to the south of Maltby Burtises, and after pay- ing all debts, the rest to my wife Sarah."
Witnesses, Selah Hubbs, Phebe Bennett, Gilbert Potter. Proved, October 9, 1780. (Phebe Bennett was then Phebe Platt.)
Page 353. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOB SMITH, of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, May 25, 1780. I will and particularly order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife a privilege in my house and a main- tainance so long as she remains my widow or she chooses to remain there. I leave to my two sons, George and Woodhull Smith, all my homestead and buildings, and all my estate in the Neck, together with James Neck and the meadows and thatch beds west of James Neck; And the thatch and upland at the Point, and all the beach, thatch beds, and my right on the Beach, except a lot of thatch bed lying by the side of Porpoise Channel; Also a lot of woodland lying south of widow Floyd's Blue Grass Lots, join- ing the same. And my son, George Smith, is to pay to my son, Job Smith, £700. I leave to my son George three negroes, two cows, ten sheep, and six hogs. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth a privilege in my house, and flax to spin for herself, so long as she re- mains single. And all my children to have a main- tainance till of age. I leave to my son, Woodhull
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Smith, a negro boy and a yoke of oxen. I leave to my sons, Charles Smith and Josiah Smith, all my lands lying at the head of the Harbor, with the build- ings which I bought of Daniel Smith, with the land that came by my wife, Euth Smith ; Also a 50 acre lot laid out on my grandfather's right, except ten acres at the south end joining the Country road, which I give to my son-in-law, Nathaniel Taylor; Also all my thatch bed on Rasapeage island and three acres of the Beach thatch by Porpoise Channel. I leave to my son Charles a negro boy and a yoke of oxen and my silver Tankard. To my son Josiah a negro boy. I leave to my son, Nicoll Smith, a tract of land lying on the west side of Konconkamy Plain, on the south side of the Country road, being 357 acres; Also my two Spring Lots, one acre of meadow and two acres of thatch bed in Stony Brook Harbor, opposite to Edmond Smith's house, and one acre of thatch near the Harbor mouth, and a lot of thatch joining the beach and running to Porpoise Channel, on Lawrences right. I leave to my son-in-law, Nathaniel Taylor, my right in the Great Thatch bed opposite Daniel Smith's. I leave my lot on Konconkomy Plains, being Lot No. 2, to all my children. I leave to my daughters, Hannah, Charity, and Elizabeth, each £100. I make my brother, Epenetus Smith, and my son, Epenetus Smith, and my nephew, Richard Smith, and my son-in-law, Jesse Smith, executors. The rest of my estate I leave to my daughters."
Witnesses, Micah Smith, Rachel Marchant, Mary Marchant. Proved, October 1, 1780.
Page 355. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BER- NARDUS RIDER, of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, be- ing sick and weak. I leave to my grandson, Bernardus Rider, £5. I leave to my son Jesse \ of Tuckers Neck. The other \ joining to Blue Point I leave to my son John, and ten acres of meadow at Blue Point. I leave to my sons, James and William, | of Blue Point, be-
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ginning at Nicolls line at the bay, and running 80 rods by the bay, and then north to the Country road. I leave to my wife ten acres of upland below where the old house stood, and five acres of meadow joining to the west side of the creek, and ten acres of woodland •on Blue Point joining to Tuckers Neck. I leave to my daughter Desire1 a cow, and to my daughters, Milli- cent and Sarah, each a cow. To my daughter Abigail two cows, and to my daughter Elizabeth one cow. I leave to my daughter Abigail £5 worth of household goods. My house on Blue Point I leave to my sons, James and William. All the rest of my lands to be divided between my four sons, James, William, John, and Jesse. I make Jonathan Baker and Humphry Avery, executors."
September 7, 1778. Witnesses, Jonathan Baker, Nathan Olmstead, Abigail Olmstead. Proved, Sep- tember 22, 1780.
[NOTE. — Tuckers Neck is next east of Blue Point.— W. S. P.]
Page 357. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, PLATT CONKLIN, of the town of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, being this 15 of January, 1780, pretty far advanced in age and indisposed in body. My ex- ecutors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Phebe all that her mother left her by will, and J of all my movable estate, except my plate. I leave to my only son, Nathaniel Conklin, the rest of my personal estate and all my real estate, houses, and lands, and all my rights in the several purchases of the town of Hunt- tington or Islip, and beaches and meadows. My wife and executors are to be prudently careful in the edu- cation of my son Nathaniel, and give him necessary School Learning suitable for his station to fit him for business, and my wife is to have the use of all im- properly until he is of age. I leave to my wife the use of the best room in my house that I now live in, and the best room in my house on the Plantation that I
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have lately purchased in the precincts of Islip South. If my son dies, then I leave | of my estate to my wife and £ to Jacob Conklin, the fourth son of my brother, Epinetus Conklin, deceased. I make my kinsman, Isaac Thompson, of Islip, and my two nephews, Jef- frey Smith, of Smithtown, and Epinetus Conklin, of Hunttington, executors, and I give each £35."
Witnesses, John Snediker, Richard Euland, Thomas Pearsall. Proved, July 4, 1780.
Page 359. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJA- MIN WHITEHEAD, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being sick, this June 25, 1779. I leave to my son, Daniel Whitehead, all my messuages, tenements, dwelling house, and lands, and he shall pay to my five daugh- ters, Helena, widow of Thomas Cornell, Abigail, wife of Samuel Skidmore, Elizabeth, wife of John Cornell, Sarah, wife of Joseph Horsfield, and Mary, wife of Edward Borden, £100 each. And my son Daniel is also to pay £25 yearly for the support of my son Benjamin. I leave to my wife Elizabeth £300 and the interest of £200, and the use of \ of my house, and furniture to furnish one room in my house in a hand- some and genteel manner; Also my best riding chair and horses, two of my best cows, to be at her free disposal, and pasture on the land I have given to my son Daniel ; Also a sufficiency of grass, both fresh and salt, for wintering a horse and cow; Also firewood; And apples for six barrels of cider, and ten bushels of winter apples yearly during her widowhood; Also the privilege of planting two acres of Indian corn yearly, but it must be next to those my son Daniel Plants. I also leave her my negro boy Cato. I leave to my son Benjamin £50, and my son Daniel shall keep £100 in his hands and pay the interest for my son Benjamin during his life. I leave to my son Daniel a negro boy Caesar. To my daughter Abigail, wife of Samuel Skidmore, £25. To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Cornell, £25. To my daugh-
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ter Sarah, wife of Joshua Horsfield, £25. To my daughter Mary, wife of Edward Borden, £25. After the death of my wife, I leave to my granddaughter, Elizabeth Whitehead, £50. To my granddaughter, Anne Horsfield, £50. All the rest of my personal property I leave to my daughters, Helena, Abigail, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Mary. I make my wife, and my son Daniel, and my brother-in-law, Benjamin Hewlett, and my grandson, Whitehead Cornell, executors."
Witnesses, Joost Van Brunt, miller, James South- ard, Robert Hinchman.
Codicil, August 17, 1779. My executors are to take the sums left to my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Horsfield, and pay her the interest on the same yearly till her death, and then the principal to her children.
Witnesses, Joanna Hinchman, Daniel Ludlam, Rob- ert Hinchman. Proved, October 6, 1780. Confirmed by Governor James Robertson, October 24, 1780.
Page 362.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, HUGH WASON, of New York, wagoner. I leave to my friend, James Ramidge, all the cash I am possessed of and all other substance, including all the wages due to me of his Majesty, usually paid by Mr. Stokes. To him, the said James Ramidge, as a token of esteem, and he is to conduct my funeral as he shall think most expedient."
Dated September 21, 1780. Witnesses, John Mad- den, Thomas Quill, Clerk of Commissary Department. Proved, October 23, 1780.
End of Liber 32.
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LIBER 33.
Page 1.— " The People of the State of New York, By the Grace of God free and Independent. To all to whom these Presents shall come or may concern, send Greeting. Know ye that Dutchess County, on the thirtieth Day of May instant, before Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, Judge of the Court of Probates of our said State, the last Will and Testament of ABBA- HAM PUKDY, deceased (a copy whereof is hereto an- nexed), was proved, and is now approved and allowed of by us, and the said deceased having, whilst he lived and at the time of his death, goods, chattels, and credits within this State, by reason whereof the prov- ing and registering the said Will and securing Admin- istration of all and singular the said goods, Chattels, and credits, and also the auditing, allowing, and final discharging the account thereof belong unto us. The administration of all and singular the goods, Chattels, and credits of the said deceased, and any way concern- ing his will, is granted unto Elvan Purdy and Benja- min Haight, the executors in the said will named. They being first duly sworn well and faithfully to admin- ister the same, and to make and exhibit a true and faithful Inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels, and credits, also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In Testi- mony whereof we have caused the Seal of the said Court of Probate to be hereunto affixed. Witnesses, Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, Judge of our said Court of Probate at Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County, this twenty-ninth Day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy- eight."
[NOTE. — This marks the change in Probate from the Governor to the Judge of Probate.— W. S. P.]
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Page 2. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 9, 1778. I, ABEAHAM PUEDY, of Cortlandt's Manor, in West- chester County, being sick and weak. I leave to my son Elvan all my lands and tenements, and my large bay horse and my bauld mare and my oxen, and one cow, ten sheep, five swine, and my bed and bedstead and Desk, one iron kettle, a pair of hand irons, and all farming utensils. I leave to my daugh- ter Jerusha two beds, a Looking Glass, cooking uten- sils, and a side saddle. I give to the use of the Presbyterian Society of Hanover £50. After all debts are paid, I leave all the rest to my son Elvan and to my daughters, Phanne Drake and Jerusha. I make my son Elvan and Benjamin Haight, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Obadiah Purdy, John Strang, Joseph Strang.
Codicil, April 10, 1778. Confirms the said will. " And I leave to my daughter Jerusha a room in my dwelling house, with a Fireplace in it, while she re- mains single."
Proved in Duchess County, May 20, 1778, before Thomas Tredwell, Esq., Judge of Probate.
Page 4. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, TANNAKE BENSON, of Harlem, in the Out Ward of New York, being of sound mind. I leave to Elizabeth Waldron, wife of my brother, Peter WTaldron, deceased, a negro woman and her children. Of all the rest of my estate I leave £ to the heirs of my brother, Francis Waldron, deceased, and J- to the heirs of my brother, William Waldron, deceased, and -J to the heirs of my brother, Peter Waldron, deceased,, and £ to the heirs of my brother, Samuel Waldron, deceased, and £ to Benja- min Waldron, and ^ to the heirs of my sister Eliza- beth, deceased. I make my brother, Benjamin Wald- ron, and John P. Waldron, son of my brother, Peter Waldron, deceased, executors."
Dated February 21, 1773. Witnesses, Cornelius
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Sickels, Hassel Pym, Peter Waldron. Proved in Duchess County, before Thomas Tredwell, Esq., May 25, 1778.
Page 6. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSHUA BAKNUM, of Duchess County, being very sick. After all debts are paid, I leave to my wife Em one-third of my movable estate and the use of one-third of my lands so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my eldest son, Joshua, £5, for the reason that I have given him a deed for lands already. All the rest I leave to my 6 children, Azor, Eliakim, Jonah, Noah, Em, and Hannah. The two daughters are to have each one-half as much as each son. I make my son Azor and Benaijah Tubbs, executors."
Dated September 3, 1777. Witnesses, Joseph Crane, Nathaniel Foster, Allen Ball. Proved, May 27, 1778, before Thomds Tredwell.
[NOTE. — Joshua Barnum lived in the town of South- east, Putnam County, then a part of Duchess County. -W. S. P.]
Page 7. — " In the name of God, Amen, August 9, 1777. I, THOMAS BELKNAP, of the Precinct of New- burgh, in Ulster County, yeoman. All debts to be paid by my executors. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to lay my beloved wife, Sarah Belknap, upon a bed of sickness and affliction. My sons, Thomas and John, are to have an inventory made of all my estate, and the interest to be applied to the support of my wife Sarah in a decent and comfortable manner, and they are to render an account to my executors. I leave to my daughter Sarah, wife of Isaac Belknap, £30. To my son John £60. I leave to my four sons, Thomas, Joseph, John, and Jonathan, all the. rest of my real and personal estate, and make them executors."
Witnesses, Cornelius Wood, Moses Hunt, Nathaniel Hutchins. Proved in Duchess County May 8, 1778.
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Page 10. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NICHO- LAS BROWER, of Albany, being weak in body. I leave to my eldest son, Nicholas, my lime kiln, with two acres of land whereon it is erected in Poughkeepsie Pre- cinct, in Duchess County. I also leave him a bond of £200 which he gave me; Also ^ of a lot on the south side of Wappingers Creek, being two or three acres ; Also 4 of another lot containing about 30 acres. I leave to my son David 200 acres of land out of the lands I purchased of Gerardus Beekman and his brother, lying about nine miles above Schenectady on the north side of the Mohawk river. I also leave him a negro man. I leave to my son William the lots which I purchased from Barent and Elizabeth Staats, in Albany, and the other \ of the two lots above men- tioned. I leave to my son Jeremiah the second choice of 200 acres of land of the lands above Schenectady; Also ,£80 when he is of age. I leave to my son Jacob the third choice of 200 acres of the said lands; Also £80. I leave to my five daughters, Jane, wife of Will- iam Conklin, Mary, Sarah, Lena, and Catharine, each £ of the remaining 600 acres of land above Schenec- tady. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth a bond for ,£100 which my son Nicholas gave to me. I leave to my wife Sarah the money remaining in my house, with which she is to fit up my new Schooner, lying at the wharf in this city, for the support of her and my small children; Also a negro woman and my house- hold furniture, and a horse and cart and a negro man. I leave to all my children all my rights in two certain Indian purchases, one for 4,000 acres near Sacondaga, and one for 3,000 acres on the Susquehana, which I purchased of Thomas Palmer, and they are to pay for getting the Patent. My executors are to sell my two lots, one in Poughkeepsing Precinct, called Mattapan fall, and the other in Eumbouts Precinct, for the most they can obtain. I leave to my brother Cornelius £30. As it is possible that my beloved wife at this time is pregnant and with child, it is to have £150 when two
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years old, to he put at interest by my executors. I make my wife Sarah, and my son Nicholas, and my friend, Henry T. Bogart, executors."
Dated September 17, 1777. Witnesses, John David Godfrey, Enox T. Roorback. Proved in Albany County, before John De Peyster, Esq., November 15, 1777.
Codicil. The bond given to me by my son Nicholas for £100 is to be given to my wife for support of chil- dren. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth 100 acres of land above Schenectady, and 100 acres to my younger daughters.
September 21, 1777. Witnesses, John David, John Willis.
Page 14. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 6, 1769. I, JOSEPH PTJBDY, of the manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, yeoman. All debts and fu- neral charges to be paid out of my personal estate. I leave to the heirs of my brother, Obadiah Purdy, deceased, ten shillings. I leave to my wife Mercy ^ of all my real and personal estate, to be disposed of by her as she thinks proper, and the use of all during her life. After her death, I leave \ of all my estate to the Presbyterian Church at Hanover as a standing- fund for the support of the public means of Grace. The other half I give unto the surviving children of my brother Obadiah, and to my brother Abraham and my brother Jonathan. I make my wife, and my Rev- erend Pastor, Samuel Sackett, and my brother Abra- ham, and my brother by marriage, Jacob Smith, of Bedford, executors."
Witnesses, Thomas Steel, Peter Lasson, Alexander Forman. Proved, June 4, 1778.
Page 16. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MUNNIL, of the Precinct of New Windsor, Ulster County, yeoman, August 5, 1771. All debts to be paid as soon as convenient. I leave to my wife Hannah
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my personal estate, whatsoever and wheresoever ; also all my lands and tenements in the Precinct of Wall- kill, in Ulster County, and all my lands, houses, and tenements in the Precinct of New Windsor. To her and her heirs and assigns, and I make her executor." Witnesses, John Nicoll, William Cuming, James Hays. Proved, June 26, 1778, before Thomas Tred- well, Esq.
Page 17.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, AURY VAN VLIET, of Poughkeepsie Precinct, in Duchess County, yeoman. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Janatje all my estate ; after her death my execii- tors are to sell all my estate. I leave to my eldest son, Garrett, £25 and my gun. To my daughter Nelly, wife of Isaac Van Bunschoten, £30. As to my grand- children, the children of Petrus Low, viz., Janatje, Sarah, and Aury Low, I leave them £30. All the rest I leave to my four sons, Garrett, Petrus, Teunis, and Frederick. I make my sons, Garrett, Petrus, and Teunis, executors."
Dated September 27, 1769. Witnesses, Bernardus Swartwout, Mindert Swartwout, Richard Snedeker. Proved, July 3, 1778, before Gilbert Livingston, Esq., Surrogate.
Page 20. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES LEWIS, of Smith Clove, in Orange County, May 10, 1778. I leave to my wife all my estate, moveable and unmovable, during her life, and after her death to Samuel Lewis, to be equally divided among Isaac, Joseph, and William Lewis, after giving to John Lewis five shillings. I leave to Mary Pilgrim five shillings. To James and Jacob [ Pilgrim f] five shillings each. To Elizabeth Lewis a good milk cow. I make my wife and my brother-in-law, William Miller, executors."
Witnesses, Adam Gilchrist, tailor, William Miller, James Gilchrist. Proved, July 4, 1778, before Benja- min Tusten, Surrogate.
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Page 21. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEBRET MILLER, of Smith Clove, in the Precinct of Cornwall, Orange County. I leave to my eldest son, Joshua Miller, all that certain piece of land which he has pos- sessed for some time past, and on which he now lives, containing ten acres, until his youngest child is of age, and then the said ten acres and all the rest of my estate is to be equally divided among my children, Joshua, Mary, Elizabeth, Gerrett, Nathan, Sarah, Samuel, Anne, Hampden, and Jeremiah. If my wife marries, she shall have three cows, one mare, saddle and bridle, and a bed and bedding, and a spinning wheel. My children are to be brought up and in- structed out of my estate. When my property is divided, my wife is to have an equal share. I make my wife [not named] and my friend, Nathaniel Seeley, executors."
October 5, 1777. Witnesses, Benjamin Goldsmith, John Fell, Abraham Skinner. Proved, June 13, 1778, before Peter E. Fell, Esq.
[NOTE. — Smith Clove takes its name from the family of Judge William Smith, who owned a large tract in the vicinity. It is near Turner's Station on the Erie railroad.— W. S. P.]
Page 23. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 24, 1777. I, JOHN TOMSON, of Goshen, Orange County, yeoman, being sick. My will is that the lot of land lying next to Stephen Meeker and my two lots of Cedar Swamp be sold by my executors. I leave to Jane and Mary Carr, daughters of George Carr, £10 each. I leave to the children of Stephen Crane, my son-in-law [not named], £10 each. I leave to Sarah Barker the use of | of all my lands during her life, and then to her children. All the rest I leave to my two grandchildren, Lette Tomson and Mary Tomson. I make my sons-in-law, Andrew McCord, of Ulster County, and Stephen Crane, of Orange County, ex- ecutors. Done at Newark, in East New Jersey."
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Witnesses, Samuel Newcomb Dodd, Stephen Crane, John Dodd. Proved, July 30, 1778, in Orange County, before Benjamin Tusten, Esq.
Page 25. — " I, ALEXANDER KIDD, of the Precinct of Wallkill, Ulster County, being in perfect health. The money due to me is to be collected and all debts paid. I leave to my wife Jane the feather bed we now lye on, and she is to live in my house during her life, and to have comfortable maintainance and apparell, to be furnished by my son Robert, whom I make executor. If she does not choose to live in common with his family, he is to keep a cow for her, winter and sum- mer, and to give her a room in my house, with com- fortable maintainance and apparell. I leave to my son Alexander the lot of fifty acres lying on the north side of a lot I have already deeded to him, which is the remainder of the lands I bought of James Alexander, Esq. ; Also ^ of my wearing apparell and £5. I leave to my son James £5 and ^ of my apparell. I leave to my daughter Ann, widow of Samuel Crawford, £10. To my daughter Hannah, wife of Alexander Wilson, £10. All the rest I leave to my son Robert, viz., the farm where I live, being part of the land I purchased of James Alexander, Esq., being 112 acres, with all the buildings, and all my stock of cattle and house- hold furniture, and he is to pay all debts and funeral charges."
Dated August 22, 1772. Witnesses, Patrick Barber, William Hill, William Wood. Proved, August 5, 1778, before Thomas Tredwell, Esq.
Page 27. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM BARKER, of Goshen, Orange County, May 12, 1777. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Susannah all household furniture of every kind and one yearling horse colt. I leave to my son John a mare. And whereas I am now possessed of a certain lot of land and premises near Elizabeth Town, in New Jersey, being about 16 acres, my executors are to sell the
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same and divide the proceeds among my wife and my two sons, John and William. I make my wife and my son John, executors."
Witnesses, James Denton, blacksmith, William Thompson, schoolmaster, Anthony Carpenter. Proved, July 6, 1778, before Benjamin Tusten.
Page 29. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC PARIS, of Stone Arabia, in Palatine District, County of Tryon, merchant, being presently in good health, February 15, 1776. Imprimis, I give unto my first- born son, Peter Paris, for his right of primogeniture, the sum of £5. I leave to my wife Catharine a negro man ' Adam ' and a negro wench ' Jude,' and a horse and my chair, with all the gears thereunto appertain- ing, and four cows and £500, and all my bedding and household goods and £50 yearly for her maintainance, to be paid yearly by my executors until my son Isaac is 22 years old, and then he is to pay £10 and my estate the rest. The cattle left to my wife are to be sufficiently pastured and alimented in summer and winter, and my wife may live in any of my. dwelling houses on my estate, but if she marries, then all these gifts to be void. I leave to my son Peter two tracts of land on the south side of the Mohawk river, in Canajohary district, in a Patent called Osquagoe, and which are known as Lots 20 and 7, with all the mills, dams, streams, etc., but he shall not possess them until my youngest child is of age. The mill buildings are to be finished according to the plans now laid out and enterprized by me. And when need requireth, a con- venient dwelling house and barn to be built. And my son Peter, if found capable by my executors, shall manage the mills and trade, under the direction of my executors, and for his services he shall receive £100 yearly. And when my youngest child is 22 years of age he shall then have possession of the same. I also leave him £1,000 when he is 22 years of age, and he shall punctually perform the payments to be made to
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my wife. I leave to my son Isaac £1,000 when he is 22 years. I leave to my daughter Margaret £1,000, -J on her marriage day and £ when she is 22 years old. I leave to my sons, Francis and Daniel, four Lots of land in the Patent of Stone Arabia, being lots 81 and 83 of the First Division and Lot 35 of the Second Division. The first three lots containing 300 acres and the last lot being 100 acres, with all the buildings and mills. I also leave them equally nine horses, four cows, one wagon, two Harrows with iron teeth, and a negro man. I leave to my beloved sister Margaret, wife of Dr. Bodo Otto, of Beading, Pennsylvania, £100, to be paid by my executors if she outlives her husband, but if she dies before him this devise is null and void. I leave to the Reformed Church of Stone Arabia, or to the Church Wardens and their succes- sors, for the use of the church and poor of the con- gregation, £150. But if the Congregation shall build a new church, the interest on that sum for ten years shall be given for that purpose. I will and order that the tract of 18 acres at Stone Arabia whereon I now live, and. all my right in 550 acres in Youngs and Dubois Patent, and all my bonds and book debts shall be taken in stock with my other property, and from it my minor children shall be educated and maintained in all good, genteel, and Christian manners necessary and useful, languages and sciences, in conformity to each one's sex and Genius. If any future matrimonial issue shall be born it is to have £1,000. I make my wife Catharine, and Rev. Mr. Daniel Gross, minister of the Gospel at Canajohary, and Mr. John Eisenlon, merchant, of N. Germantown, in Palatine District, in the County of Tryon, my loving friends, executors, and to each I leave £10."
Witnesses, B. Higgins, John Smith. Proved before Christopher Yates, Surrogate of Tryon County, upon the oath of Symon Rydeman, of Canajohary, and John Smith, of Palatine district, and executors. Confirmed, August 19, 1778.
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Page 34. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, COR- NELIUS CHISPELL, of Hurly, in Ulster County. I leave to my wife Gertie all my estate, real and personal, lands and negroes, and my best bed, household furni- ture, and farming utensils. To her and her heirs and assigns forever. I make Petrus Boosa and Egbert Roosa, of Hurly, and Seth Curtis, of Kingston, ex- ecutors."
Dated August 18, 1775. Witnesses, Petrus Crispell, Hendrick Konstapel, Benjamin Eoosa. Proved, July 29, 1778, before Joseph Gasharie, Surrogate.
Page 36. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 12, 1763. I, JURY WYGANT, of the Precinct of Newburgh, in Ulster County, being in perfect health. I leave to my wife Jane J of all the profits of my estate during her life or the time she shall continue my widow. I leave to my eldest son, William, all that 30 acres of land where he now dwells, in such manner as it is ex- cepted in my son Michael's deed, dated January 12, 1763. I leave to my daughters, Catharine, Susannah, Mary, Sarah, Nancy, and West, all the rest of my estate, real and personal. After the death or mar- riage of my wife, all the estate is to be sold by way of publick vendue to the highest bidder. And my ex- ecutors are to pay to each of my daughters, except West, the sum of £5, and to my daughter West £20, and the rest to be put at interest. I make Lieutenant Lewis Dubois, Humphry Merrit, and my son Michael, executors."
Witnesses, William Mitchell, George Hallett, Thom- as Palmer. Proved, October 7, 1778, before Thomas Tredwell.
Page 38. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, LEWIS CLARK, of Newburgh, in Ulster County, being sick. I leave to my wife Cornelia ^ of my estate. I leave to my daughter Derindia the other f of my estate when she is 18, and her part is to be sold by my executors
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and the money put at interest for her. If she dies without issue, then I leave 4 of her share to my sister Lydia's daughter Juliana, and the other half to my sister Martha's son, William Smith, and to my sister Elenor's daughter, Lydia Smith. I make my wife, and Anning Smith, and Stephen Case, executors."
Dated May 6, 1778. Witnesses, Samuel Stratton, John Stratton, Joanna Stratton. Proved, October 7, 1778.
Page 40. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL PRINCE, at present of Somerset County New Jersey, being sick. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son Eobert £5, in full bar to all claims as heir at law. My executors are to pay to my son Robert £600 as soon as convenient after my death. I leave to my wife Euth the use of such part of my household fur- niture as she may think proper, and at her death she may dispose of the same among my children as she may think proper. It is my will that each of my chil- dren receive an outset of furniture on their day of marriage as nearly equal as possible to each other. My executors may sell all my estate, and the money to be used for bringing up and educating my children, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Margaret, and for support of my wife. When my children are of age, then each is to receive £600, and all my household furniture to be divided among all my children, viz., Eobert, Samuel, Mary, wife of Joseph Winter, Elizabeth, and Mar- garet. The £600 which I have given to my daughter Margaret shall be considered part of my estate. I make my wife Euth, and my brother, William Prince, and my son-in-law, Joseph Winter, executors."
Dated September 28, 1778. Witnesses, Michael Drake, trader, John Baker. Proved, October 26, 1778.
Page 42. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEOKGE COLEMAN, of Little Britain, Ulster County. I leave to my wife Keziah all my household furniture and a cow,
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and the use of the farm where I now live, until my youngest son, James, is of age. I leave to my son James the said farm, but my wife is to have half the profits. I leave to my sons, George, Gideon, John, and David, and to my daughter Keziah, each £25. My other lands are to be sold by my executors after the lease of Patrick Burnet is out, and the proceeds paid to my other five daughters, viz., Sarah, Cath- arine, Hannah, Mary, and Lydia, but my wife is to have the use of the same until they are of age. I make my wife and Nehemiah Carpenter, of Newburgh, executors."
Dated May 20, 1777. Witnesses, David Belknap, Moses Hunt, Benjamin Eobinson. Proved, November 4, 1778.
Page 44. — " In the name of of God, Amen, this 7th of October, 1776. I, JOSEPH WILDEY, of the Manor of Philipsburgh, in Westchester County, farmer, being weak and sick. My wife Abby shall have the best bed, with three sheets, three blankets, one coverlid, two pilleys [pillows], and the best table in the house, and three chairs, two pots, one trammel, two kettles, and pewter plates, and shovel and tongs. I leave to my two children, Judith and Joseph, each £100, .the in- terest to be for their bringing up, and my daughter Judith is to have six silver spoons. I make my friends, George Comb and James Hammond, executors."
Witnesses, George Comb, Abraham Ecker, James De Vow. Proved, July 25, 1778, before Eichard Hat- field, Surrogate.
Page 46.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS WILDE, of Philipsburgh, in Westchester County, farm- er, being very sick. My farm, farming utensils, and all household furniture, six cows, three horses, one yoke of oxen, all sheep, and six hogs are to be for the use of my family, under the direction of my wife Jude. If my wife marries, she shall have the best bed, with
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its furniture, and a good horse and a woman's saddle, and a cupboard and £100. I leave to my eldest son, Griffen Wilde, all my wearing apparell extra for his birthright. 'After the death or marriage of my wife, all is to be divided. The farm that my two sons, Joseph and Jacob, now live on I will that Joseph alone shall possess, and Jacob shall quit claim and de- part from it. And as I have given to Joseph £100 toward paying for it, if he can pay the rest he is to keep it ; But if he dies before it is paid for, it is to be sold and the money used for his family. As I have advanced large sums of money to my son Jacob, I leave him five shillings, and no more. After my wife's death, all my homestead to be sold, and all movables, and the money" paid to my three sons, Caleb, Thomas, and John, and they are to be put to good trades. I leave to my daughter Sarah £80 and a good feather bed. To my daughter, Elizabeth Combs, £30. To my daughter, Nancy Hammond, £20. I make my wife, and my son-in-law, Col. James Hammond, and my son- in-law, George Combs, executors."
Dated October 7, 1776. Witnesses, George Hopson, James Wilde, James Anson. Proved, July 25, 1778.
Page 48. — •" In the name of God, Amen. I, FKED- EBICK SCHOONMAKEE, of Marbletown, Ulster County, yeoman, October 5, 1775. I direct all debts to be paid. I give unto the children of my seven daughters all my household furniture, viz., the children of my daugh- ters, Antje, Elizabeth, Rachel, Sarah, Lydia, Hester, and Maria. I leave to my grandson, Jacob De Witt Schoonmaker, son of my eldest son, Jochem Schoon- maker, deceased, £10 in lieu of his birthright. Inas- much as a few years ago I conveyed to Jacob El- mendorph Kool, the husband of my daughter Hester, certain lands, they are to be her portion of my estate. I leave to my grandson, Jacob De Witt Schoonmaker, and to the children of my daughters Antje, wife of Hermanns Rosekrans, Elizabeth, wife of Abraham
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Klaarwater, Kachel, wife of Samson Sammons, Lydia, wife of Benjamin iiasbrouck, and Maria, wife of An- dries Boosa, £,600 (per sterpe), to be paid in 6 yearly payments. Whereas I have paid for my son-in-law, Johanes Bosekrans, the husband of my daughter Sarah, to the Minister and Elders of the Beformed Protestant Dutch Church at Kingston, principal and interest, nearly the sum of £200, I release him from the debt, and I leave to my daughter Sarah, his wife, five shillings. I leave to my daughter Tessintje, wife of William Wood, ten shillings. I leave to my son, Frederick Schoonmaker, Jr., all that dwelling house • and tract of land where he now lives, situate on the northerly side of the Eondout Kill, in Marbletown, bounded south by said kill, east by lands of Hendrick Roosa, north by lands of Jacob Snyder, west and southwest by lands of Isaac Smith and heirs of Thomas Sammons; Also the dwelling house where I now live, with the land whereon it stands, Beginning at a pitch- pine tree on a point of high rocks, in a remarkable turn of the Kondout Kill, being nearly opposite to where the Katie Kill empties into the Bondout Kill, and runs thence South 29 degrees 15 minutes, West 21 chains, then S. 10 degrees, West 10 chains, then South 24 degrees, West 7 chains and 93 links, then S. 34 degrees, East 14 chains and 44 links to a stake on the bank of Coxsink Kill; Then North 80 degrees 30 minutes, East 9 chains and 85 links, some part of the way through the middle of the Coxsink Kill, to a stake on the northeast side of a small gulley; Then North 34 degrees, Wrest 5 chains, to a stake standing 1 chain 42 links on a course North 85 degrees, East from the east corner of the dwelling house; Then North 39 de- grees, East 18 chains along a post and rail fence to Bondout Kill, and along the same, including the Kill and the islands therein, to the place of beginning; Also a tract of land lying on the first hill to the east of the house where I now live. Bounded west by the west side of a Bidge of rocks, and running south from
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Eondout Kill by the land of my son Thomas, east by • lands of Cornelius Keyser, Col. Johanes Hardenbergh and Commons, north by Eondout Kill; And £ of the grist mill and saw mill, and -| of my blacksmith shop and tools. I leave to my son Thomas the tract of land where his dwelling house and grist mill and saw mill stand, and the land adjoining. Bounded north by Eondout Kill and land of my son Frederick, east by land of my son Frederick and my son Thomas and Abraham Klaarwater, south by said Klaar water and William Wood; Also f of my. blacksmith shop and tools, and the grist and saw mills. I leave to my sons, Thomas and Frederick, all my lands in Eochester and elsewhere not already given, and I leave all the rest of my estate to them, and make them executors."
Witnesses, Jacob Schnyder, Christopher Snyder, Charles De Witt, Esq. Proved, December 15, 1778.
Page 53. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISRAEL LOCKWOOD, of Westchester County, being weak and infirm in body, but sound in reason and memory, Oc- tober 3, 1776. I give to my loving wife the use of my house and barn and all my estate during her natural life; Also my household goods and a cow and seven sheep as her own forever. I leave to my loving cousin, Hezekiah Lockwood, | of my lands after my debts are paid and my wife is deceased. The other half I leave to my loving cousins, Eeuben, David, and Nathan, sons of Captain Eeuben Lockwood. I leave to my loving cousins, the daughters of Captain Eeuben Lockwood, viz., Lydia, Anna, Sarah, Eebecca, Jerusha, Elizabeth, and to Jemima Briggs, each £3. I leave to the wife of Gilbert Weed £5. I make my wife and my loving cousin, Hezekiah Lockwood, executors."
Witnesses, Joshua Ambler, Blackleach Burritt, Ben- jamin Miller, of Pound Eidge, Physician. Proved, December 16, 1778, before Eichard Hatfield, Esq.
Page 54.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID ACKERMAN, of Poughkcepsie Precinct, Duchess County,
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being in good health. I leave to my wife Sarah, whom I make executor, all my movable estate, and the use of my land and farm where I now live in Poughkeepsie Precinct until my son David is of age, and afterwards, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son Andrees £3, to be paid by my executors when de- manded. I also leave him the farm where he now dwells in Hackinsack, New Jersey. And he is to pay to my daughter, Carrebrach Ackerman, £100, and to my daughter Magdalene £50. I leave to my daughter Magdalene thirty acres of the farm where I now dwell, to be taken off the south side, next to Van Sycklin's. Beginning at the Great Wappingers Creek and run- ning along the line to the end of the lot. I leave to my daughter, Annetjie Ackerman, £50 and thirty acres of land next adjoining to her sister Magdalene. Beginning at said creek and running along her sister's land to the end of the lot. And my executors are to put my daughters in possession. I leave to my son David all the remainder of said farm."
Dated May 20, 1776. Witnesses, Joseph Theal, Cor- nelius Bower, James Wills. Proved before Gilbert Livingston, Surrogate, January 22, 1779.
Page 57.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN WISNER, of Orange County, and State of New York, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Anne all that part of my movable estate mentioned in certain Ar- ticles agreed upon before our marriage. I leave to my sons, John, Henry, and William, £5 each. I leave to my son Asa all the farm where I now live, contain- ing 170 acres, with all buildings; Also the lot of 110 acres in and adjoining the boggy meadow, which was conveyed to me by my brother, Henry Wisner. The said lots of land are to be valued by executors, and my son Asa shall pay ^ of the same to my estate. One- half of my movable estate is to be sold to pay debts and funeral charges. All the rest I leave to my three daughters, Anne, Charity, and Hannah. I make my
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brother, Henry Wisner, Esq., and my son, Henry Wi fi- ner, executors."
Dated September 15, 1778. Witnesses, James But- ler, Sarah Wisner, Thomas Waters. Proved, Decem- ber 30, 1778, before Benjamin Tusten, Surrogate.
[NOTE. — The above is the first instance in which the testator mentions the " State of New York." In all other cases the Province of New York is given.— W. S. P.]
Page 58. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL WICKHAM, of Goshen Precinct, Orange County, and Province of New York, being sick and weak, March 6, 1773. I leave to my son Samuel ten shillings. To my son Israel ten shillings. To my daughter Jerusha ten shillings. To my son William £150. To my son Matthew £100. To my daughter, Elizabeth Jackson, £50. To my daughter, Abigail Smith, £50. To my daughter Julianah £50 and bed and bedding. I leave to my daughter Margaret £50 and a bed and bedding. I leave to my daughter Mary £50 and a bed. My executors are to sell all my lands and personal estate and divide the proceeds among all my sons and daugh- ters. The jointure made with my wife is to be kept inviolable. I appoint Benjamin Gale and Samuel Den- ton, executors."
Witnesses, John Gaery, weaver, Samuel Wilheson, John Case, saddler. Proved, January 6, 1779.
Page 61. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ARCHI- BALD LITTLE, of Oxford, Cornwall Precinct, Orange County. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of any room in my house which she may choose, and she is to be maintained during her widowhood by my eldest son. I also leave her all my household and kitchen furni- ture and £100. I leave to my sons, James and Tim- othy, all my real estate and farm where I live, except one acre for my son Archibald. And they are to maintain my wife and support and educate my sons,
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Joseph and John, until they are fit to be put to trades, and to maintain my daughter Sarah until she is of age or married. I leave to my son Archibald one acre of land, to be laid out in a square at the corner of the road, and to include the land where his smithshop stands, and to lie between the two roads. When my farm is divided, my son James is to have the part where my house stands. I leave to my son Archibald a two-year-old Colt and £40. To my sons, Joseph and John, each £100, to be put at interest until they are of age. I leave to my daughter Sarah £100 when of age. All the rest 1 leave to my wife Sarah and all my children. I make my friends, Henry Wisner and Jesse Woodhull, Esq., and my son-in-law, Seth Mar- vin, executors."
Dated February 12, 1777. Witnesses, William Har- per, Zebadiah Mills, Robert Benson, John McKesson, Esq., of Duchess County. Proved, January 1, 1779, before Benjamin Tusten.
Page 63. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NA- THANIEL STRONG, of Cornwall Precinct, Orange County, being in a poor state of health, April 30, 1777. I leave to my wife Amy £50 and a horse, side saddle, and bridle, two cows, and all household furniture and the use of the two west rooms in my dwelling house, and keeping for her cows and horse during the time she remains my widow. I leave to my son Selah all that part of the farm where I live, which heretofore be- longed to my father, except so much thereof as may fall to the east of a line to be run from a butternut tree, standing between two branches of a creek, to the east of my house, and about one rod distant from the west bank of the eastermost of said branches, and from thence running south to the lands of Col. Jesse Woodhull, Esq., at the distance of 50 rods from the southwest corner of the lands I formerly purchased of Thomas Coleman, with all the buildings, etc. I leave to my son Nathaniel all the farm I lately pur-
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chased of Thomas Coleman, and all that part of my land which was formerly my father's, lying east of the above mentioned line. I leave to my daughter Eachel a feather bed, with all its furniture. All the rest I leave to my four daughters, Eachel, Hannah, Mary, and Juliana. And in case my personal estate should be destroyed by the enemy now invading our Country, then my son Selah is to pay to my daughters, Eachel, Hannah, and Mary, each £50 when he is of age. And my son Nathaniel shall pay to my daugh- ter Juliana £50. And my children are to be brought up and educated until of age. My son Selah is to take possession of his part when he is 19. I make Col. Jesse Woodhull, with my two brothers, Samuel Strong and Nathan Strong, all of Orange County, executors."
Witnesses, James Mathews, James Tuthill, Thomas Moffatt. Proved, October 15, 1778.
Page 65. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SILAS PIEKSON, of the Precinct of Goshen, in Orange County, State of New York. I leave to my wife Abigail the use of my farm, and a negro boy ' Linus,' so long as she remains my widow. After her death or marriage, I leave to my son, Theophilus Howell Pierson, the said farm and negro boy. I leave to my wife all my house- hold furniture and a negro wench. I leave to my son James all that piece of land joining to Esaes Smith's land. The sum of £600 is to be put at interest for my son Silas. I leave to my wife two cows and a riding horse. All the rest to my three sons. I make my wife and my friend, George Thompson, executors."
Witnesses, Thomas Horton, Mehitabel Bayley, Anna Wickham. Proved, November 4, 1778.
[NOTE. — This will and many others are a reminder of the fact that a large number of families went to Orange County from the east end of Long Island. Among them were the Wickham s, Tuthills, Howells, Strongs, and Piersons. — W. S. P.]
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Page 66. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ANTHONY VAN ATTEN, of the Precinct of Goshen, Orange County. I leave to my son Levi his choice of my horses, and a bridle and saddle, as a birthright. I leave to my wife Antje all my estate, real and personal, during her life or widowhood. After her death or marriage, I leave all my estate to my four sons and six daugh- ters, Levi, Henricus, Thomas, Jacob, Antje, Janake, Margaret, Alida, Blandina, and Maria, equally. But my four sons are to have all my real estate after it is appraised, and they are to pay to my daughters six parts of the ten of the appraisal. I make my wife, and my son Levi, and my brother-in-law, Jacob De Witt Gumaer, executors."
Dated April 17, 1777. Witnesses, Johanes Decker, Samuel Davis, Thomas Kyle, schoolmaster. Proved, November 25, 1778.
Page 68. — " Memorandum of JOHN BARKER'S last will and testament. Two round large mahogany tables and two small tea tables I give to my two daughters. My clock to my daughter Jane. My large square ma- hogany table to Sukey. All my salt meat and fish and four barrels of flour to my mother, Susanah Barker, with whom my two children are to live. My six silver tablespoons and my dozen silver teaspoons to my two daughters. To my daughter Jane my silver tea tongs. To my daughters all beds and furniture. To my daughter Sukey my silver shoe buckles and a pair of gold earrings I lent to Samuel Bayley. And all gold rings to my daughters. To my brother William my coat that I wear every day, and black leather breeches and black Jacket. The rest to be sold at auction. I make Benjamin Gale and Coe Gale, executors. To my two daughters all my rights of land in Orange County."
(No ivitncsses.) Proved, November 4, 1778, upon oath of William Thompson, schoolmaster, " That, on May 2 last, he was called upon to write the will of
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John Barker, and he took down in writing the several bequests, and that he then did proceed to transcribe the same and put it in form, but before he could finnish it the said John Barker expired."
Page 69. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BKEWSTEB, of Cornwall Precinct, Orange County, yeo- man, being in a common state of health, November 10, 1773. All debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, John, all that part of the farm or plantation where I live. Beginning at a large Butternut tree, marked, on the west side of Tappan creek, it being the east corner of the lands of Hezekiah Howell, Esq., and thence running southeast to the middle of said creek, then down the middle of said creek to opposite a wal- nut tree on the north side of a creek, and thence to said tree, then north along a fence to a black oak tree on the south side of the main road leading from War- wick to New Windsor, then north across the road to a red oak tree in the corner of the orchard fence, then along the east fence to a tree on a ledge of rocks, then west along a fence to a tree marked, then northwest by a fence to a tree, and then west to an elm sapling near a fence on the east side of a road leading from Warwick road to the Goshen road, near the Otter Kill bridge, then north to a tree, and then by various courses to the land of Ann Hooglandt, according to a settlement lately made by Thomas Palmer; Then along the south bounds of said tract to the west cor- ner of my farm, and along the same to the beginning. Containing 200 acres. With all buildings. I leave to my wife Charity the use of the north lower room in my house, with kitchen chamber and cellar, and apples and cider for her use, and she is to have four cows and ten sheep and five ox cart loads of firewood yearly, to be delivered at her door and cut fit for her use. My son Francis is to have a right of way to the main road from Warwick to New Windsor. I leave to my wife all household stuff during her life, and then to
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my five daughters. I leave to my son Edward a part of my farm on the west side of Tappan creek and up the same to land formerly leased to Abraham Collins, and then along the line between the land which my son Edward bought of Nathaniel Brewster, Esq., and my own land, to the land of Nathaniel Strong and to the house which my son Edward now lives, and then east to the land which Thomas Coleman bought of Selah Strong, Esq., and thence to the highway near the house where EJeazar Taylor now lives, and then west along the highway to a Log School House, and then along the road to the house of Daniel Coleman, being about 160 acres, with all buildings. I leave to my son Francis a part of my farm next to the land purchased of Mary Overton, executrix of James Over- ton, thence running north to Tappan Creek, and then up the stream to where a saw mill formerly stood, being 160 acres. I leave to my son Isaac the remain- ing part of my farm on both sides of the main road from Warwick to New Windsor, and thence to a place near Otter Kill bridge, being 160 acres. I leave to my daughter Euth ^ dozen tablespoons and £ dozen teaspoons, and a table with falling leaves, a saddle and bridle, and furniture for housekeeping and £12. I make my sons, John and Francis, executors."
Witnesses, Nathan Strong, Samuel Moffatt, Jr., Thomas Moffatt. Proved, October 15, 1778.
Page 75. — ".The last will and testament of ZEBULON FERRISS, of Duchess County, and Province of New York, made while in a state of sound mind and mem- ory, this 10 day of 6th month, 1773. It is my will, and I do hereby order, that, in the first place, my funeral expenses and all just debts be paid out of my goods and cash lying on hand. I leave to my wife Euth one bed and furniture, and one horse, saddle, and bridle, of not less value than .£22 ; And two cows, ten sheep, and £20 in cash as her sole property; Also the use of all the legacies left to my children or others so long
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as she remains my widow, and no longer. I leave to my daughter Phebe one new quarto Bible of 30 shil- lings value, and an iron kettle of at least eleven gal- lons, besides what she has already had. I leave to my daughter Urania, when she is 21 or married, one good cow, ten sheep, and ^ of all household goods, and a horse, saddle, and bridle, of not less than £18 value. 1 leave to my daughter Susanah, when she is 21 or married, one cow, ten sheep, and ^ of all household furniture, and a horse, bridle, and saddle, of not less than £18 value. I leave to my daughter Ruth ^ of household furniture and £10 in cash when 18 or mar- ried. I leave to my son David my farm adjoining Joseph Irish's, and all farming utensils and stock, and my pine book case, and surveying instruments of every kind, and all my wearing apparell when he is 21 ; Also my tools for shop joining, and he is to provide for his mother and the younger children a good maintainance for five years after he is of age. And if my wife re- mains a widow and inclines to live by herself, she is to have £10 a year and the keeping of a horse. I leave to my son Eeed my lot of land near Friends' Meeting House on the Oblong, with all belonging to it, and £20 when he is of age. I leave to my son Zebulon a right of land lying in Ferrisburgh and one other right in Charlotte in the Province of New Hamp- shire. Of all the rest of my estate I leave f to my sons and ^ to my daughters. I make my wife and my two brothers, Reed Ferris and Jonathan Akin, ex- ecutors."
(No witnesses.) Proved, January 21, 1779, before Thomas Tredwell, upon oath of Jonathan G. Tomp- kins, Esq., of Westchester County, and upon the affir- mation of Jonathan Akin and Reed Ferriss, Quakers, as to handwriting, etc.
[NOTE. — The " Friends' Meeting House on the Ob- long " is at Quaker Hill, in the town of Pawlings, Duchess County. The lands in Charlotte are in Ver- mont.—W. S. P.]
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Page 77. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JONA- THAN BUCK, of Amenia Precinct, Duchess County, cooper. I leave to my wife, Betty Buck, -J of all house- hold goods and all personal property, and the use and occupation of ^ of all my lands and buildings. I leave to my son Zadock all my lands in Amenia Precinct, especially the messuage and tenement whereon I now live in the Great Nine Partners, with all improve- ments. My son Zadock shall pay to my grandson, Jonathan Buck, of Bennington, in Albany County, £100 when he is of age. I leave to my daughter, Lois Bates, £5. I leave to my daughters, Betty Dewey, Zurriah Spencer, and Anna Bennett, f of all my goods and movable estate after all debts and funeral expenses are paid. I make my wife and Roswell Hopkins, Esq., of Amenia Precinct, execu- tors."
Dated June 24, 1775. "I leave to my son Zadock all my cooper's tools." Witnesses, Barnabas Paine, Noah Brown, Matthew Paine. Proved, January 27, 1779.
Page 79. — "In the name of God, Amen, February 27, 1769. I, DAVID SOUTHERLAND, of the Precinct of New Cornwall, in Orange County, being in perfect health, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die and after death the Judgment. All debts to be paid. I leave to my grandson, Charles Souther- land, twenty shillings in order to deprive him from taking any advantage of my estate as heir at law. It is to be paid to him when of age. I leave to my wife Mary all household goods and furniture, and my best riding horse, and the use of all my lands during widow- hood for her maintainance and that of my children and grandchildren. I leave to my three sons, Andrew, David, and Alexander, and to my grandson, Charles Southerland, all my homestead of 200 acres; Also two other tracts of unappropriated land, being part of the land formerly granted by Patent to Captain John
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Lawrence, the first being 75 acres and the second 25 acres, and which 1 had in exchange for other tracts of land which I had from John Nicoll and others, as by deed may appear. I leave to my son Andrew 50 acres at the northeast end of my homestead adjoining David Mandeville, and to extend on the north and south bounds to make 50 acres. I leave to my son David 35 acres at the southwest end of my homestead adjoining to Patrick McDonell, and to extend in equal breadth along the north and south bounds to make 35 acres. I leave to my grandson, Charles Southerland, 10 acres on the north bounds of my homestead and joining the land of my son David, and to be laid out so as to include 8 acres of upland and 2 acres of meadow ; Also the 25 acres I had of John Nicoll. But if he dies, then to my granddaughters, Mary and Jane, daughters of my son, Patrick Southerland, deceased. I leave to my son Alexander all the remainder of my homestead, with all buildings, and 75 acres of the Patent of John Lawrence; Also all my stock and farming utensils, and he shall pay all legacies. I leave to my daughter Jane, wife of William Edmin- ster, £10. To my daughter Letitia, wife of Moses Clerk, £10. -To my daughter Mary, wife of Kobert Farrier, £5. My three grandchildren, Charles, Mary, and Jane, are to be brought up and taken care of by my executors until they are of age. But as to Charles, my will is that he be kept at School till 15, sufficient to keep a tradesman's Book, and then put to a trade. 1 will and order that the Burying Ground now on my homestead be continued to be and forever remain as a burying ground for the family of the Southerlands. I will that Margaret, the widow of my son Patrick, deceased, shall be allways used, accepted, and taken care of in my family as a daughter, sister, friend, and most near and dear relation. I make my wife and my sons, Andrew and Alexander, executors."
Witnesses, Amos Mills, Patrick McDonell, Thomas Palmer. Proved, November 3, 1778.
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Page 82. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ADAM MILLEB, of Cornwall Precinct, in Orange County, Sep- tember 14, 1777. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Abigail all the furniture of every kind that she brought to me ; also two cows, six sheep ; likewise one beef cow, three fat hogs, and all wheat and grain; also the use of my farm while she remains my widow. I leave to my son Philip £5. To my daughter, Elizabeth McGown, five shillings. I leave to my granddaughter, Lidia McGown, all household furniture, of every kind, that I. possessed at the time of my last marriage, when she is of age or married. I leave to my son John all the farm and premises where I now live, with all buildings ; also my huntting gun, to be carefully kept by my executors until he is of a proper age to use it. I make my friend, James Peters, Esq., of Orange County, and John Harris, of Ulster County, executors."
AVitnesses, Oliver Peterson, George Felmore, Thom- as Moffatt. Proved, January 30, 1779.
Page 84. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH SCRIBNER, of Pound Ridge, Westchester County, being in good health, January 13, 1770. I leave to my wife Mary the use of all my estate, real and personal, dur- ing her life. I leave to my son Isaac | of all my lands after the death of my wife. The other half I leave to my sons, Joseph, Elias, and Samuel. I leave to my four daughters, Mary Nash, Unice Jones, Sarah Seely, and Johanah Maed [Mead?], all my movable estate."
Witnesses, " at his request and in the room where he then was," Abner Osburn, Brockwa Brown, John Bellamy. Proved, January 3, 1779, before Richard Hatfield, Surrogate.
Page 85. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, FRANCIS MANDAVIL, of New Windsor, Ulster County, black- smith, July 6, 1776. All debts to be paid by my execu- tors. I leave to my wife Mary -J of all my personal
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estate during her widowhood, and the use of -J- of all my lands in Orange County, with a new house that I am now building, during her widowhood. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my four sons and two daughters, David, Martha, Corneliuse,' John, Jacob, and Frances. My will is that my house and lot of land lying at the Murderers Creek, in Ulster County, be for my eldest son, David, as part of his legacy, and to be appraised. I make my wife Mary and my sons, David, Corneliuse, and John, executors." Witnesses, John Nicoll, Samuel Arthur, miller, Leonard D. Nicoll. Proved, March 2, 1778.
Page 87. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS SEAMAN, of North Castle, in Westchester County, be- ing sick and weak, December 12, 1776. All my mov- able estate is to be sold not long after my decease, and all debts paid. All my lands are to be sold, and they are to be rented until sold. I leave to Phebe Seaman, daughter of Charity Seaman, £30. The pro- ceeds from the sales I leave to my five sisters, Abigail Moger, Mary Leverich, Phebe Brnndige, Charity Sea- man, and Hannah Moger, during their lives, and then to their children. The sons to have twice as much as the daughters. I make John Griffin, of Phillipsburgh, and Abel Smith, of North Castle, executors."
Witnesses, Horsman Mullinex, Jeremiah Hunter, John Williams. Proved, April 1, 1779.
Page 88. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT BAITY [BEATTY], of the Precinct of Newburgh, Ulster County, July 30, 1776. I leave to my son Thomas all the old place or farm on which he now lives, except 20 acres which I sold to John Shea for the sum of £45, which said John Shea is to pay to my executors, and they are to give him a deed, and the money is to be paid to my sons, Thomas and Eobert. My son Thomas is to pay half my debts, except £34 to Eobert Boyd for building my son Thomas a house, which he is to pay more than my son Eobert, and he is to pay
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half the expense of maintaining my wife. My son Thomas is to pay to Richard Nicholas Golden £131 18s. Id. and to the Loan officers £40. To William Grey £14 ; also $ of a bond of £34 which I stand bound for with William Steward to Cadwallader Golden, Jr. I leave to my son Robert all the farm he now lives on at the Horse Shoe meadow, being 200 acres, except a piece in the southwest corner, bounded east by the road leading from Major Colden's to Little Brittain, north by a line of trees, being six acres, which I leave to my son John. And my son Robert is to pay half my debts, and he is to pay to Thomas Crawford £50 ; To Thomas Ellison £50; to Charles De Witt £49 12s.; To Cadwallader Golden, Jr., £26 18s. 5d.; To the widow McCobb £5 12s. ; Also 4 of the bond for £34. I leave to my son John all the farm where I now live, being 100 acres. And he is to pay to his sisters, Eliza- beth and Jane, £10 each, and to his sister Anne £5. J leave to my son Francis all my right of land, being 100 acres, bounded north by the farm given to my son Thomas, west by Robert Waugh, south by John Rob- erson, east by David Belknap. And he is to pay to his sister Mary £5, and he is to pay ^ of all debts. My sons, Thomas, Robert, and John, shall maintain my wife in a comfortable manner, and she is to live with one of them. If she chooses to live with neither, they shall build for her a little comfortable house, and to maintain her and allow her a cow and four sheep and firewood. My executor may sell personal prop- erty. I make my son Robert, executor."
Witnesses, John Waugh, James Waugh, Cadwal- lader C. Golden. Proved, May 18, 1779.
Page 91. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GER- TRUYD BEEKMAN, widow of Henry Beekman, Esq., late of Duchess County, being in advanced age, but of sound mind. I leave to each of my executors £20 to purchase for each of them a piece of plate for their trouble in taking upon them the burthen of the execu-
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tion of this will. I leave to the persons to whom I have stood as Godmother £8 each, to be paid to them in a piece of plate of that value, and to be paid upon their presenting certificates from the persons keeping the records of the churches where they were baptized. I devise and bequeath all that tract of land lying in Cortlandts Manor, called Anthony's Nose, and known by the name of Front Lot No. 10, and also the two tracts of land which were conveyed to James De Lancey by Andrew Johnston and Catharine, his wife, for my use, and lying in said Manor adjoining Peeks- kill, containing 340 acres, as may be seen by release dated March 21, 1739; And also the north half of North Lot No. 3, to be divided by an east and west line; And all my right, being -J of the meadow lying between the mainland and Salisburys Island, with privilege of stacking hay on said Island. All these I leave to my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt, for life, and then to his son, Gilbert Van Cortlandt, and if he dies without issue, then to his brother, Pierre Van Cortlandt. I leave all those two farms which lie in the north half of North Lot No. 3, which are leased to Captain Nathaniel Hyatt and his brother John, de- ceased, to Pierre Van Cortlandt, son of my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt. To him and his heirs in entail, and if he dies without issue, then to his brother, Philip Van Cortlandt. I leave all the remainder of North Lot No. 3, now in possession of John Hyatt, Jr., John Conklin, and Daniel Lane, unto Philip Van Cortlandt, son of my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt, in entail, and in default of issue, then to his brother, Pierre Van Cortlandt, and in default of issue, then to my nephews, Philip and William Ricketts Van Cortlandt, and in default to my nephews, Stephen, Samuel, John, and Philip, sons of my deceased brother, and in de- fault to Nicholas Bayard Van Cortlandt. I leave all my right, being 4 of a certain Island called Salisbury's Island, to all the children of Andrew Johnston, late of Perth Amboy, and William Tyrrell, in fee simple,
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excepting all mines and minerals. "Whereas I am seized in fee simple of a certain undivided lands in the Patent called Kumbouts Patent, in Duchess County, and in the lands yet undivided in the Manor of Cort- landt, and a lot in New York, and lands in Pennsyl- vania, and in the mines and minerals which I reserve in this will, I leave ^ to the sons of my brother, Ste- phen Van Cortlandt, and ^ to my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt, and £ to Philip Van Cortlandt and his brother, William Eicketts Van Cortlandt. I leave all the rest of my personal estate, and the money to arise from the sale of my houses and lots adjoining Beek- mans Slip, and my house and lot in Maiden Lane (which I order sold by my executors), as follows: -\ to the daughters of my brother, Stephen Van Cort- landt; T to Gertruyd, daughter of my sister, Cornelia Schuyler ; \ to Gertruyd, daughter of my sister, Eliza- beth Skinner; -\ to the daughters of my sister, Cath- arine Johnston, and to the son of my deceased niece, Ann Tyrrell; and | to the daughters ,of my sister, Mary Miln, deceased. I leave to my lame niece, Re- becca Bayard, daughter of Samuel Bayard, and to my nieces, Mrs. Margaret Cockroft, Mrs. Margaret Gage, and Mrs. Margaret Watts, each a piece of plate of the value of £20 as a token of my affection, being a part of | and of the remainder of the if, I leave | to the daughters of my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt, and \ to the daughters of my nephew, John Van Cort- landt. I make my nephew, Pierre Van Cortlandt, and John Van Cortlandt, executors, and they are to sell my houses and lots adjoining Beekmans Slip and my house and lot in Maiden Lane. This my last will and testament, written on four sheets of common writing paper, the 20 day of February, 1776."
Witnesses, Dr. Isaac Kip, William Radcliff, George Bull. Proved, June 15, 1779.
[NOTE. — Mrs. Gertruyd Beekman was one of the children of Col. Stephanus Van Cortlandt. The houses and lots " adjoining Beekmans Slip " are the west side
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of Fulton street, south of Pearl street. The house ' and lot on Maiden lane are on the south side, east of William street.— W. S. P.]
Page 95. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, ABEL WELLS, of the Precinct of the Wallkill, Ulster County, being in health. As touching such worldly substance which it has been pleased God to bless me in this world. I do give it all, namely, all my lands, together with all my movable estate, to my beloved wife Mary, and to her heirs and assigns forever, and I make her executor."
April 3, 1773. Witnesses, William Denn, Phebe Denn, Daniel Denn. Proved, April 9, 1779.
Page 96. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB HOOBNBEEK, of Eocliester, in Ulster County, Esquire, January 5, 1778. All debts to be paid within a con- venient time. I leave to my wife Elizabeth my negro wench Mary ; also a good feather bed, bedstead, calico curtains, and all other furniture thereunto belonging ; also all her wearing apparell, both linnen and woolen; also two cows, and £40 yearly so long as she remains my widow, but if she marries she is to have £15 yearly. I leave to my only child, Hannah, my houses, mills, and tenements in the township of Eochester, with all improvements. But she is to pay £40 a year to my wife. I also leave to my daughter all my mov- able estate, but if she dies without issue, then to my nephew, Jacob Hoornbeek, Jr., son of my brother, Lodowick Hoornbeek, deceased. I make my brother, Hendricus Hoornbeek, and my brother-in-law, Jacob Hasbrouck, and my nephew, Jacob Hoornbeek, Jr., executors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Merkell, farmer, Lourens Hoornbeek, Christopher Tappan, Esq. Proved, April 13, 1779.
Page 98. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJA- MIN SCHOONMAKEK, of Rochester, in Ulster County,
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May 6, 1773, being in good health. I leave to my son Cornelius all my lands and real estate in Rochester, and he is to pay to my grandson, Benjamin Schoon- maker, £600 within one year. I leave to my grandson, Benjamin Schoonmaker, my negro ' Wiet ' and my wench ' Jin.' I leave to my wife Janneke the use of one room in the west end of my house, and one cellar ; also two bedsteads, with everything belonging thereto, and so much household goods as she has need of, and my negro wench ' Buta,' and the use of a garden and £9 yearly and two cows, and she is to have yearly the sowing of half a Schipple of flaxseed". All the rest of my personal estate I leave to my son Cornelius. I make my son and Jochem Schoonmaker, Jr., ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Benjamin Depuy, Jr., Jacobus Bos, Jr., Joseph Depuy. Proved, May 25, 1779.
Page 100. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJA- MIN GOLDSMITH, of Goshen, in Orange County, being sick. I leave to my wife Jemima a negro girl. To my daughter Mary a negro girl. I leave to my wife ^ of all my personal estate. My executors are to sell all the rest at public vendue, and the proceeds I leave to my wife and my children, James, Mary, Benjamin, Daniel, and John, and my executors are to maintain and educate my children until they are of age. My negroes that are to be sold are to choose their mas- ters. I make my father, Richard Goldsmith, and my brother, Richard Goldsmith, and Bimuel Youngs, all of Orange County, executors."
Dated October 19, 1777. Witnesses, Viner Van Zandt, Brinton Paine, Joseph Winter. Proved, June 15, 1778.
Page 101. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID SWEZY, of the Precinct of Goshen, Orange County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Elizabeth my best feather bed, with all furniture, and my large
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chest with drawers, and one large looking glass, a warming pan, and all pewter and earthenware, and a middle-sized iron pot, and a large copper tea kettle, one woolen wheel and two linnen wheels. I leave to my son David my mare and saddle, and my tools, 'an inch auger, and one plough with irons and chains, and a pair of beetle rings and wedges. I leave to my son Jonathan the lands and buildings whereon I live, and all farming tools, and a cow and fifteen sheep; also my desk and books, entitled Paradise Lost and the Holy War. I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Sat- terly, £5. To my wife the use of all the rest of my household goods. To my son David a feather bed, and the same to my son Jonathan. All the rest I leave to my granddaughter, Mary Dains. My son Jonathan is to provide a good maintainance for my wife. I make my sons, David and Jonathan, executors."
Dated July 23, 1778. Witnesses, Noah Carpen- ter, blacksmith, Bethiah Aldrig, Mehetable Hallock. Proved, May 13, 1779.
Page 103.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB BLAUVELT, of Orangetown, Orange County, yeoman. I leave to my grandson, Jacobus Blauvelt, son and heir at law of my eldest son, Abraham Blauvelt, de- ceased, 20 shillings in bar to all claims as heir at law. I leave to my son Johannes all my lands and estate in Tappan or Orangetown, and he is to pay my ex- ecutors £400, to be paid in installments. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, viz., to my sons, Peter and Johannes, and my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Peter Perrie, each £. To my grandchildren, Jacobus Blau- velt, Abraham Blauvelt, Cornelia, wife of George Remsen, Ann, wife of John Jersey, Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Voorhees, and Mary Blauvelt, the children of my son Abraham, deceased, -J- among them. To my grandchildren, John Blauvelt, Jacob Blauvelt, Mar- garet, wife of Captain Abraham Haring, Eanshye,
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wife of Jacobus Turneur, Jr., and Elizabeth Blauvelt, children of my son Jacob, deceased, ^ among them. To my granddaughters, Mary, wife of Dowwe Tall- man, Jr., and Catharine, wife of Claas R. Van Houten, daughters of my son Isaac, deceased, each ^ of £. To my great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ann Blauvelt, chil- dren of my grandson, Jacob Isaac Blauvelt, deceased, I of \. I make my son Peter and my friend, John Haring, Esq., executors. Dated December 17, 1774." Witnesses, Cornelius Cor Smith, Matthew Light, David Bogert. Proved, April 23, 1779.
Page 105. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL DUNNING, of Goshen, Orange County, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Elizabeth her bed and fur- niture, viz., three pair of sheets, three pair pillow- cases, boulster, pillows, and two best coverlids, and my best riding horse and saddle, and my best cow and £10, and ^ of all movables. I leave to my sons, Abijah and David, each £10, to be laid out to fit them to be put to trades, and £10 for their use until of age. I leave to my children, Samuel, Ephraim, Isaac, Matthew, Mary, and Margaret, each £10. What re- mains of my movable estate I do give to my wife, with a middling pot, a pewter platter, and a little wheel, and the use of the best room, and a right in the cellar and chamber, and the use of my farm during her life or widowhood. Then all the lands to be sold by my executors, and £10 paid to each daughter, and all the rest to my sons. I make my cousin, Jacob Dunning, and my sons, Samuel and Ephraim, executors. Dated May 25, 1776."
Witnesses, Loes -Dunning, Ketura Dunning, William Denn, schoolmaster. Proved, April 23, 1779.
Page 107. — " The last will and testament of JOHN CARPENTER SMITH, of the Precinct of Goshen, in Or- ange County, February 16, 1778. I, John Carpenter Smith, of the west side of the Wallkill, in Orange County, being sick and weak. I desire that my body
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be buried in a decent manner, and all debts paid. I leave to my son, Richard Carpenter, all my blacksmith tools and gunsmith tools, and £5. To my daughter Anna my own bed and bedding whereon I lodge. To . my son, John Carpenter, £5. My wife's clothes to be equally divided among my two daughters, Anna and Phebe. My children are to be brought up at the dis- cretion of my executors. All the rest I leave to my four youngest children, Anna, Phebe, Jesse, and Asa. My son John is to receive his £5 when of age, and the other children are to have their shares when of age. I make my brother, Wait Carpenter, and my trusty friend, Samuel Gale, executors." Signed, " John Carpenter Smith."
Witnesses, Samuel Bayley, David Bayley, John Conner. Proved, February 19, 1779. (Indexed as will of John Carpenter.)
Page 108. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JONA- THAN COLEMAN, of Goshen, Orange County, State of New York, yeoman, being in a very weak state of health, do think it my duty to put my house in order before I leave this insipid world for a blessed Eter- nity. I leave to my son Jonathan all my real estate when of age ; also my silver buckles. I give my great coat to my brother, Joseph Coleman. All the rest of my wearing apparell to my brother, Nathan Coleman. I leave to my five sisters, now living at home with my father, £100. Of all the rest of my personal property, I leave -J to my wife Charity, and the other half to the child of which my wife is supposed to be pregnant. If the child does not live, then to my son Jonathan. My wife is to have the use of all lands till my son is of age to bring him up and educate him under my executors. I make Silas Horton, of Goshen, and Dr. Jonathan Swazey, of the same place, executors."
Dated March 10, 1779. Witnesses, Benjamin Tus- ten, Peter Clowes, Esq., Isaac Denton. Proved, May 13, 1779.
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Page 110. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES DOLSEN, of Goshen, in Orange County, February 8, 1778. All debts to be paid. It is my will that my family should keep together and carry on business agreeable to the directions of my executors until my son James is of age. I leave to my son James all my farm and dwelling house and all buildings, and he is to pay to my other sons, Asa and Samuel, each £200 when 21. I leave to my son James the horse he calls his own. To my son Asa a pair of steers he calls his own. I leave to my son Samuel the privilege of rais- ing a pair of steers on the farm. I leave to my wife Phebe my gray mare and her saddle, one cow and one- third of the cattle, goods, and personal estate, and the use of the house and farm till my son James is of age, and then the privilege of living in my house. I leave to my daughters, Mary and Abigail, 5 of the personal property. A prudent care is to be taken of the shares of the younger children. I make my brothers-in-law, Isaiah Veal and Abraham Harding, executors."
Witnesses, Henry White, Benjamin Whitaker, James Little, Esq. Proved, February 1, 1779.
Page 112. — " In the name of God, Amen, March 8, 1775. I, ELIAS DEPUY, ESQ., of Rochester, in Ulster County. I leave to my wife Eachel full use of all my estate until my youngest child is of age. My children are to be brought up and receive a sufficient educa- tion, and especially my two sons, Jesaia and.Josia, who are to be fitted for trades or business, and when the youngest is of age, my wife is to give up all con- trol. I leave to my wife her choice of my female slaves, and two cows, and a bed, and such household goods as she needs, and her choice of a room in my house, with room in the cellar and in the loft, and apples and a garden, and my son Elias is to keep the garden in fence, and she is to have her firewood, and my sons, Moses and Elias, shall sow for her yearly half a Schepel of flaxseed. And she is to have £20
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yearly, and the sum of fifty shillings is to be paid by each of my eight children, Moses, John, Elias, Jesaia, Josia, Maria, wife of Joseph Depuy, Grietje, and Sara. I leave to my wife all her wearing apparell and four sheep. After her death, I leave all house- hold goods to my three daughters, and all the rest of my personal estate to my sons. I leave to my sons, Moses, John, and Elias, all the lands which I have in a deed from the Trustees of Eochester to Philip Du Bois, late of Eochester, deceased, and dated June 1, 1730; Also all lands granted by the Trustees to me and several others, May 18, 1770. I leave to my three sons my saw mill, dam, gutter and stream, and two acres of land where they stand. I leave to my son John a right of Commonage in the tract of land where- on my saw mill stands, and my land on the west side of the footpath leading to Shawangunk for him and his workmen and slaves, to cut timber and get stone for his use. I leave to my son Elias my dwelling house and lot. Beginning at the Eondout Kill by the rift or fording place, where the road leads through the Eondout Kill to Peter Kools hook, and runs along the road to my nut orchard, and then along the south side of the same to the road leading to John Depuy's, and then by the same to Eondout Kill, and down the same to place of beginning, with all buildings. I leave to my son Moses a house and home lot, of the same size, adjoining the same. I leave to my two said sons all that tract on the north side of Eondout Kill, and between it and the land of the heirs of Jacobus Depuy, and commonly known by the name of Pieter Kools hook; And all my lands on the south side of Eondout Kill. I leave to my son John all the rest of my lands on the north side of Eondout Kill, on the north side of the highway, where William McDonald formerly lived, with all the buildings. And they are to pay to my sons, Jesaia and Josia, and to my daughters the sum of £925. All the rest I leave to my sons. If my son Moses should marry, then a house and barn are
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to be built for him, and also for my son John. If any mines are discovered on my lands they are to be for all my sons. I make my wife, and my sons, Moses and John, and my brother, Benjamin Depuy, and my brother-in-law, Jacob Hoornbeek, executors."
Witnesses, Johannis G. Hardenbergh, Petrus Schoonmaker, Joseph Hasbrouck, Jr. Proved, April 18, 1779.
Page 119. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NOAH GEIDLEY, of Albany County, State of New York, yeo- man. My executors are to pay all debts and funeral expenses. I leave to my dear and loving wife one- half of all my real and personal estate during her life, and the use of the other half during the minority of my children. And I also will that my children, Mary, Noah, Rebecca, and Nathaniel, have, as they come of age, one-half of my personal property (first allowing my daughter Mary one good cow), to be divided in the following- manner. In division my sons are to have twice as much as my daughters, and after the death of my wife they are to have all the remainder. I leave to my sons all farming utensils. I make my wife [not named] and Matthew Adgate, Esq., executors."
Dated July 20, 1779. Witnesses, Matthew Adgate, Allen Beach, Timothy Buck. Proved, September 4, 1779.
Page 121. — " Be it remembered that on this 30 day of March, 1779, 1, JOHN BRUNDIGE, of the West Patent of North Castle, in Westchester County, being weak in body. All funeral expenses and just debts to be well and truly paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth one feather bed, with all its furniture, so as to make it comfortable winter and summer ; Also my brown mare and side saddle, and household goods to the value of £10, to be valued as such goods were in the year 1775. I also leave her ten sheep, two hogs, and the use of the two best rooms in my house so long as she remains my widow, and the privilege of pasture on my farm
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to pasture the creatures I have given her, and to get hay for them, and to raise bread corn and corn for to fat her hogs. I leave to my son John a certain possession of land in Philipse, Upper Patent, whereon Nehemiah Wood now lives; Also £9, to be reckoned in value as money went in the year 1775. And my sons, James, Jesse, and Marston, are to pay £3 each of the said sum. I leave to my grandson, John Burchem, £25, to be reckoned as money was in 1775, to be paid by my said three sons. I leave to my son James the north part of the Plantation where I now live, as shall, with what I have already given him, and on which he lives, make one-third in quantity of the whole. I leave to my son Jesse one-half of the plan- tation where I now live. I leave to my son Marston all the remainder. I leave to all my sons the money due me on a bond of Benjamin Hall, of North Castle. All the rest of my estate I leave to my sons and to my daughters, viz., Anne Wood, Elizabeth Arnold, Deborah Ogden, Hannah Worden, Ehoda Forman, Phebe Niles, Charity Thorn, and Freelove Weeks. I make my son James, and my wife's brother, John Green, and my friend, Benjamin Smith, of North Castle, executors."
Witnesses, Freelove Lyon, Thomas Nash, Quaker, Benjamin Smith. Proved, May 26, 1779.
[NOTE. — Between the south line of the Manor of Cortlandt west of the Bronx river, and the north line of the Manor of Philipseburgh, was a triangular tract of land, called the West Patent of North Castle. The provision as to the value of money is a reminder that " Continental Currency " had been issued, with greatly depreciated value. Philipse Upper Patent is now Put- nam County.— W. S. P.]
Page 123. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DE WITT, of Rochester, in Ulster County, in the Prov- ince of New York, being sick. I leave to my wife Ann the income and profits of all my estate, real and per-
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sonal, as long as she remains my widow, except that part of my real estate now in possession of my brother, Jacob De Witt, which she is to have after my brother's decease, but not before. I leave to my son Jacob, after the death or marriage of my wife, the choice of my horses, in bar to any claim he may have as my heir at law. I also leave him all that certain tract of land in Rochester, Beginning at the south- west corner of the home lot, now of Philipus Hoorn- beek, and late of Johanis Oosterhoudt, and thence due south to a brook of water in the low land, and then down said brook, as it turns and winds, to the Bound- out Kill or Creek, and then down the same to the land now in the possession of Eev. Dyrck Romyn, then along his land to the Kings highway, and along the same westerly to the house or home lot of my brother, Jacob De Witt, where he now lives, and then along the same southerly and westerly to the house or home lot of Philipus Hoornbeek, and along the same to be- ginning, with all the buildings. But not to possess it until after the death of my brother, Jacob De Witt. I leave to my youngest son, Henrickus De Witt, all that tract of land adjoining the above. Beginning at the southwest corner of the home lot of Philipus Hoornbeek, and late of Johanes Oosterhoudt, and thence south to a brook of water in the low land ; Then down the brook on the east side thereof as it runs to Roundout Kill or creek, then up the stream of Rond- out Kill to the land of Hendrickus Hoornbeek, and then along the same to beginning, with all buildings. I leave to my two sons all the rest of my real estate, but not till after the death of my wife. If either of my sons desires to sell his part, he shall sell to the other, and if they cannot agree about the price, it is to be left to three indifferent men. I make my wife, and my son Jacob, and my cousins, Andries De Witt and Charles De Witt, executors."
Dated September 2, 1772. Witnesses, Hendrickus Hoornbeek, Michael Enderle, Jacob Hoornbeek.
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Codicil. Executors may sell slaves and cattle if desirable.
Proved, January 26, 1776, before Joseph Gasherie.
Page 127. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB DE WITT, of Rochester, in Ulster County, April 18, 1778. All debts to be paid. I leave to my nephew Jacob, son of my brother, Cornelius De Witt, one hun- dred acres of land in Rochester, being part of a tract lately conveyed by the Trustees of Rochester to Cor- nelius Hoornbeek, deceased. And the said one hun- dred acres are next to the land of Felte Kelder, and are to be laid out in a regular square. I leave to my nephew, Hendricus De Witt, all my houses, lands, and tenements in Rochester (except the one hundred acres as above), and all my personal estate, slaves, and cattle. I make Moses Depuy, Benjamin Cortright, and Hendricus De Witt, executors."
Witnesses, Philip Hoornbeek, John Sleght, Chris- topher Tappen. Proved, October 10, 1778.
Page 129.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, JO- HANNES MOORE, of Duchess County, yeoman, being very sick. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all the use of my lands and personal estate and movable estate so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my first- born son, Philip, £5 for his eldest birthright. After my wife's decease I leave all to my children [rest of children not named]. I make my wife, and my son Philip, and William Biteer, executors."
Witnesses, Zacharias Hoffman, Volkert Witlack, Adam Segendorpfs. Proved, October 29, 1779.
Page 131. — " In the name of God, Amen, June 5, 1771. I, RINIER NACK, of New York, innholder, being in good health. I order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah one-third of all my estate during widowhood, and she is to maintain and bring up my two children, Rinier and Matthias, until of age. I
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also leave her her wearing apparell and her rings. I leave to my son Einier £20 as heir at law, and my Large Dutch Bible, and my long gun, and my wear- ing apparell. I leave to my son Matthias my working tools and my little gun, and two-thirds of my estate. I make my wife, and Matthias Vredenburgh, and John Vredenburgh, executors."
Witnesses, John Brown, Kobert Harding, Abraham Montanye. Proved, April 2, 1779, before Thomas Tredwell, upon oath of James Campbell, cordwainer, and Harman Bussing, cooper, late of New York, but now of Poughkeepsie, as to 'handwriting, etc.
[NOTE. — Einier Nach had an inn, or tavern, on the north side of Liberty street, between Broadway and Greenwich street. — W. S. P.]
Page 132.— "In the name of God, Amen, July 19, 1768. I, JACOB STOVEK, of Beekman Precinct, Duchess County, farmer, being in perfect health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Eve the full use of my farm and movable estate, and all cattle and farming utensils, during her life or widowhood, To do there- with as may seem best for the children. After her death, then all to my children, Barbary, wife of Michael Overacker, Adam, Martinus, Vallintine, Eve, and Margaret, and to Jacob Stover, son of my son Jacob, deceased. I make my wife, and my sons, Adam and Martinus, and Area Delany, executors."
Witnesses, James Burtch, George McCarty, William Humphry, Esq.
Codicil. " My executors may withhold £10 which I have paid as a debt of my son Jacob, deceased, unto Jacob Eeesoner, of Beekmans Precinct."
Dated February 15, 1773. Acknowledged before William Humphry, Justice of the Peace. Proved, Sep- tember 6, 1779, before Gilbert Livingston, Esq.
Page 135. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHX FERDON, of Poughkeepsie Precinct, Duchess County,
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August 14, 1779. I leave to my son Johannis my desk, saddle and bridle, and wearing apparell. I Jeave to my two youngest daughters, Elizabeth and Gertruy, all household furniture and bedding. To my daugh- ter Elizabeth a side saddle. After all debts are paid, I leave the remainder to my five daughters, Mary, Catharine, Elizabeth, Phebe, and Gertruy. It is my will that my son-in-law, Henry Scott, shall have the use of all my lands until my youngest daughter is eighteen, provided he will bring up and educate my younger children and afford them education in a de- cent and reasonable way, and my executors to be sole judges. I leave to my son Johannis all that part of my farm which lies south of a line beginning at the Post Eoad at the north corner of a lot which I pur- chased of "Underbill Budd and Elisha Covert, and running thence west along the north line of said land to the northwest corner, then due north eighty yards, then west to the land of Zachariah Ferdon. I leave to my five daughters all the land south of said line. My sheep are not to be disposed of. I make my lov- ing brothers, Zachariah Ferdon and Jacob Ferdon, executors."
Witnesses, Johannis Ferdon, Zachariah Ferdon, Richard Snedeker. Proved, November 1, 1779.
Page 138.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, NA- THANIEL HYATT, JR., of the Manor of Cortlandt, in AVestchester County, being sick. I leave to my wife Mary a bed and furniture, and a horse, side saddle, and bridle. I leave to my son David a black colt, rais- ing two years. After which I do order my lawful debts to be paid. I leave to my wife one-third of my estate. All the rest I leave to my two sons and my four daughters, David, Israel, Melicent, Jane, Mary, and Phebe. The sons to be paid when of age and the daughters when 18. I leave to my wife the use of all the estate to bring up my children. I make my wife, and my son David, and Joseph Strang, executors."
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Dated February 28, 1779. Witnesses, Ebenezer White, Lawrence Law, Elijah Scott. Proved, Sep- tember 13, 1779.
Page 140. — " In the name of God, Amen, November 13, 1776. I, SAMUEL HAVILAND, of Harrison's Precinct, Westchester County. I leave to my wife Rachel the negro wench and all the household furniture of what kind soever that she brought to me. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, my executors are to sell, and after paying debts I leave all the rest to my wife and her heirs and assigns forever. I make my wife and my brother-in-law, William Miller, executors."
Witnesses, Joseph Palmer, Samuel Gilchrist, James Palmer. Proved, October 21, 1779.
Page 142. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 9, 1779. I, JOSIAH WOOLSEY, of Westchester County, being sick. I direct all debts to be paid by my execu- tors. I leave to my wife Mary one-third of all my estate, real and personal. I leave to my four sons, Thomas, Stephen, William, and Josiah, three-fourths of the remainder, and to my two daiigliters, Sarah and Mary, one fourth of remainder. I make my wife and Joseph Owens, executors."
Witnesses, William Craft, Thomas Burrill, Adry- ance Van Riper. Proved, December 3, 1779.
Page 144. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL JUDSON, of Amenia Precinct, Duchess County. After payment of debts, I leave to my wife Abigail the use of £100 during her life, and then to my children. I leave to my sons, Azariah, Samuel, and Noah, all my lands at home and abroad. I leave to my son Azariah, as eldest son, £5. I leave to my daughters, Elizabeth, Hannah, Sarah, Susannah, and Mary, all the rest of movable estate, but my eldest daughter, Elizabeth, is to have £50 more than the rest. I make Deacon Moses Barlow and my brother-in-law, Noah Pratt, executors."
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Dated April 12, 1777. Witnesses, Azariah Pratt, Ebenezer Knibloe, of Litchfield, Connecticut^ Clerk, David Judson. Proved, January 31, 1780.
Page 146. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIJAH WHEELER, of Amenia Precinct, Duchess County, being under great weakness of body, September 2, 1774. 1 leave to my wife Sarah the use of all lands until my eldest son, Nathan A. Wheeler, is 21, and then she is to have the use of one-half my house and one-third of my lands for life. I leave to my daughters, Joana and Elizabeth, one cow and £50 each when 18. I leave to my sons, Nathan A., Robert K., Elijah, Cyrus M., and William, all the rest of my estate. But my son Nathan A. is to have £50 before division. I make my wife and my brother, Eliphalet Wheeler, executors."
Witnesses, Peter Mills, Martin Delamater, Oliver Fuller. Proved, August 3, 1779.
Page 147. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 3, 1779. I, JOHN ENTERS, of the Manor of Phillips- burgh, Westchester County, being very weak and on- well. I leave to my wife Mary. all my improvements. I leave to John Fashea four hundred dollars. I leave to Susannah Paulding three hundred and fifty dollars. I make my wife Mary, and my friend, Joseph Pauld- ing, and John Fashea, executors."
Witnesses, Peter See, Abraham See. Proved, Janu- ary 13, 1780.
[NOTE. — The above will is the first in which dollars are left as a legacy. — W. S. P.]
Page 149. — " In the name of God, Amen, June 19, 1778. I, JOHANIS BREWER, of the Manor of Philips- burgh, in Westchester County, being in perfect health. My will is that my son Jacob shall have all my im- provements where I now live, on condition that he gives his sister, Peggy Brewer, a good maintainance. I leave to my daughter Peggy a good bed and furni-
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ture. I leave all household goods to my four sons and three daughters, viz., Deliverance, Peter, Matthew, Jacob, Angeltie, wife of John Sispen, Lena, wife of Peter Mabie, and Peggy, and all my movables. I make my friend, William Yurksea, and John Yurksea, executors."
Witnesses, Johanis Britt, William Britt, William Davids. Proved, January 13, 1780.
Page 151. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, TIM- OTHY WOOD, of Gosheii, Orange County, cordwainer. All debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Tim- othy, £3. I leave to my son Eichard all my home lot that I now live on in Goshen, with the dwelling house, and he is to pay £100 to my estate. I leave to my son Joseph twenty acres of land where my dwelling house stands in Goshen, which I purchased from John Will- iams, tailor, and also my equal half northwest Divi- sion lot of land adjoining John Wells in Goshen, with all buildings, and he is to pay £50 to my estate. I leave to my daughters, Sarah Little, Deborah Duning, Mary Brewster, Keziah Oldfield, Abigail Oakley, and Susanah Carrington, all the rest of my movables. I leave to my granddaughter, Abigail Coleman, £10. To my son Eichard my plow and plow irons, and my iron tooth Harrow, and all my shoemaking tools and lasses [lasts]. I make my sons, Eichard and Joseph, executors."
August 17, 1775. Witnesses, Eoger Townsend, Daniel Everitt, Keziah Townsend, wife of Eoger Townsend.
Codicil. " Whereas in my will I have agreed that my son Eichard should pay £100 and my son Joseph £50 to my estate, which said sums, by reason of deprecia- tion of Currency, is inadequate to my design, the said sums are to be paid in Spannish Dollars, or value in gold or silver, or good wheat at six shillings a bushel, and the legacies are to be paid in the same."
Dated August 21, 1779. Witnesses, John Gale,
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Daniel Everitt, Keziah Townsend. Proved, May G, 1780, before James Everitt, Esq., Surrogate.
[NOTE. — The above is a further instance of the Con- tinental Currency, which so rapidly depreciated in value.— W. S. P.]
Page 154. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DRAKE, of Goshen, in Orange County, yeoman, being old and infirm. My executors are to pay all debts as soon as possible. I leave to my wife Martha one good riding horse or mare, side saddle and bridle, two good cows, and all my sheep and hogs, and all provisions and grain, and a bed, bedstead, and bedding complete. I leave to my wife the farm or plantation where I live, with all improvements, during her widowhood, and after her death or marriage, to my son Benjamin. I leave to my son Benjamin my fishing place, with the right and privilege of fishing in the river Delaware near Minnisink. I leave to my sons, Joseph, Benja- min, Samuel, William, and Zephaniah, and the heirs of my son John, all my lands, meadows, and mills in Kings County and Queens County, on Long Island, which descended to me on the death of my grand- father, Adam Brewer. I leave to my daughters, Martha Jackson, Mary Holly, and Esther Knap, five shillings, to be paid in a year. I leave to my granddaughter, Martha Holly, daughter of Joseph Holly, one good cow. I leave all the rest to my wife and my son Benjamin and my granddaughters, Martha Holly and Mary Holly, daughters of Joseph Holly. I make my friend, Captain Colvil Bradner, and my son Joseph, executors."
Dated February 6, 1779. Witnesses, Daniel Vail, weaver, Isaac Smith, William Thompson. Proved, February 28, 1780.
Page 156. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM BORLAND, of Ulster County, being sick and weak. I leave to my three sons, Thomas, Charles, and Will-
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iam, all my lands where I now live and all my lands in Ulster or Orange County or elsewhere. I leave to niy wife Tabitha the use of one-third of my farm where I live during her life; Also two cows, six sheep, a good riding horse, with side saddle and bridle, one bed, with proper furniture, two pots, six chairs, a pair of tongs and fire shovel, etc., and as much room and privi- lege in my dwelling house as may be needful for her use, and a privilege in my barn. And if at any time my wife shall choose to dwell by herself, I do order my three sons to repair the small stone house stand- ing near my present dwelling house in a comfortable and decent manner for her to dwell in. I leave to my son John £130, over and above £70 which he has already received from my son Thomas. I leave to my daughter, Mary Bradner, £200. To my daughter, Jean Armstrong, £200. To my daughter, Patience McLaughlin, £50. To my daughter, Tabitha Smitb, £5. To my daughters, Rebecca, Isabel, and Tabitha Borland, each £200 [Note. — The name Tabitha here is probably a mistake for Phebe] when of age or mar- ried. I leave to my wife the charge of my daughter Rebecca, hoping earnestly and without doubting she will fulfill the trust. I leave to my wife a negro girl. I leave to my daughters, Rebecca, Isabel, and Phebe, house room in my dwelling house until they are mar- ried. I leave to my son William my Large Bible and my silver shoe buckles. And I order him kept to school, at the expense of my sons, Thomas and Charles, so long as to write a tolerable good hand and cypher through the Rule of Three. All the rest of my mov- able estate I leave to my sons, Thomas, Charles, and William, and to my daughters, Rebecca, Isabel, and Phebe. My son William is to be put to a trade. I make my wife and my sons, Thomas and Charles, executors."
Dated December 13, 1779. "My daughters, Jean Armstrong and Mary Bradner, are to have a share of my movables." Witnesses, William Bodle, of Wall-
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kill, farmer, John McNeal, William Derm. Proved, January 20, 1780.
Page 158. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL DENTON, of Newburgh, in Ulster County, farmer, be- ing very sick. I leave to my wife Phebe three cows and a riding horse and side saddle and bridle; also a bed and bedding and household furniture, and one- third of my farm at Fostertown where I now live, and the best room in my house while she remains my widow. I leave to my daughter Abigail £500, and a decent, comfortable maintainance during her natural life. I leave to 'my nephew, Samuel Denton (son of my brother Thomas), £50. I leave to my son-in-law, John H. Schenck, equal half of all the lands and mines I bought of John McMaster. I leave to my brother, Thomas Denton, one-quarter of the same, and the other one-quarter to the discretion of my executors. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Schenck, and her hus- band, John H. Schenck, all the rest of my lands and movables; if she have no children, then I leave to my wife and my daughter Abigail one-half, my wife to have her part during her life. And if my daughter Abigail should die, then to my four brothers, Daniel, James, Jonas, and Thomas Denton, and to my sister, Sarah Wickham. The other half I leave to my son-in- law, John H. Schenck. I make my wife, and my brother, Daniel Denton, and my son-in-law, John II. Schenck, executors."
Dated October 12, 1779. Witnesses, Hope Mills, Monson Ward, Lewis Donovan. Proved, April 17, 1780.
Page 160. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DIBCK TEN BEOECK, of Albany, merchant, being in health. I charge my whole estate with the payment of my just debts and funeral charges. I leave to my wife Ann all the rest of my estate, real and personal, and what- ever I may be entitled to in law or equity, to her for
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life and so long as she remains my widow. If she marries, she is to have £500 and all the furniture and household goods which she got in her outsett ; ,Also a negro woman and her two children. After her death or marriage, I leave all to my brother, Abraham Ten Broeck and to my sisters, Catharina, wife of John Livingston, Christina, wife of Philip Livingston, Marya, wife of Gerardus Groesbeck, Sara, wife of John H. Ten Eyck, and Margaret, wife of Stephen Eichard. I make my wife, and my father-in-law, Volckert P. Douw, Esq., and my brother, Abraham Ten Broeck, executors."
Dated October 30, 1765. Witnesses, Peter Hansen, Stephen Groesbeck, S. Van Rensselaer. Proved, June 8, 1780.
Page 162.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, FRED- ERICK KICKLER, of Rumbouts Precinct, Duchess County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife all my estate, real and personal, during her life. If she marries, she shall have my bed, with the furniture thereto belonging, and a cow. After my wife's death or marriage, my son-in-law, William Burnet, shall buy the farm, if he is so minded, and pay for it £150, at £10 a year. If he have no mind to buy the farm, it shall be sold, with all the movable estate, and the money to be paid to my three daughters, Anne Maria, Elizabeth, and Dority. My eldest daughter is to have one-half as much as the others. But if William Bur- net taketh the farm, the payment shall be made to Anna Maria until she hath her share. And as to my daughter Elizabeth's money, my executors are to keep it and not let her have any as long as she liveth with Matthew Burnet. But if he should die and she should come to want, then they are to help her. But if my daughter Elizabeth doth not marry Matthew Burnet, her share is to be paid like the rest. I leave to my grandson, Frederick Burnet, my loom, with all the tackling. What my daughter Dority hath had is a
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free gift. I make Cornelius Luyster, Tise Luyster, Peter I. Monfort, and Jolianes Duboys, executors."
Dated June 13, 1770. Witnesses, Joseph C. Gon- sauler, Gerret Noostrant, Domenicus Monfoort. Proved, March 20, 1780, before Gilbert Livingston.
Page 164. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CHRIS- TIAN BACKER, of Eynbeck Precinct, Duchess County, being weak in body. I leave to my son, Wilhelmus Backer, all my houses and lands, and horses, waggons, harrows, plows, and windmills, and all belonging to my farm. Except the stone house I now live in, which 1 give to my wife Anna as long as she lives. And my son Wilhelmus shall keep the said house in good order, and find her sufficient meat and drink, fire and light, sufficient clothing, 8 pounds of flax a year, and all my bed and bedding, spinning wheel and household goods, and the money due to me from Lasher. After her death, I leave all to all my children, and Christian Shook shall have his mother's share. I leave to my eldest son, Petrus, twenty shillings before all. My son Wilhelmus shall pay £50, to be divided among all my children, and he shall have the stone house after my wife's death. [Names of other children not given.] I make George Sharp, Wilhelmus Backer, and William Seaman, executors."
Dated January 11, 1780. Witnesses, George Sharp, William Seaman, Jacob Levey. Proved, May 29, 1780.
Page 165. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CRINSE OSTERHOUDT, of Saugerties, in the District of the Corporation of Kingston, in Ulster County, car- penter, being very weak. I direct all honest debts to be paid. I leave to my two sisters, Anneke and Mar- garet, each £30. To my half-sister Elizabeth, £10. I leave to my sister Anneke's oldest daughter, Mary, £10. To my godson, John C. Person, £10. To my godson, Samuel Schoonmaker, son of Egbert Schoon- maker, £3. I leave to Peter West my gun. I leave
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to Edward Schoonmaker, Jr., my Bible and my new Bever Hatt. All the rest I leave to my half-brothers and sisters' children [not named]. I make my good friends, Edward Schoonmaker, Jr., William Dederick, Jr., and John Brink, Jr., executors."
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Andrew Van Leuve. Proved, March 1, 1776.
Page 167.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, WIL- HELMUS BUBHANS, of Saugertics, Ulster County, car- penter. I leave to my eldest son, Barnet, all my carpenter tools. I leave to my three sons, Barnet, Jerrick, and John, each £20. And whereas my real estate is part of the estate of my father, Barnet Bur- hans, late of Saugerties, and also part of the other estate of my said father situate at Braband [Kings- ton], and being yet undivided. I give all my part of the same to my said three sons and my daughters, Margaret Brink and Maretie Sperling. And I order them to have the said estate divided as soon as pos- sible. And my said children shall, immediately after the division, pay to my loving wife, their mother, Hilletie, £50 per annum, each of them, during her life. But if she marries, the payment is to cease. I leave to my daughter, Margaretta Brink, my Great Bible. To my daughter, Maretta Sperling, my Psalm Book. I make Henry Schoonmaker, John Brink, and Chris- topher Kierstede, executors, all of Saugerties."
Dated April 28, 1778. Witnesses, Cornelius G. Swart, Thark Schoonmaker, Jr. Proved, June 7, 1780.
Page 169. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH LLOYD, of Queens Village (or Lloyds Neck), in Queens County, being in good health. My funeral to be con- ducted under the direction of my executors, with a frugal decorum. I leave all my estate, real and per- sonal, to my nephew, John Lloyd, Jr., son of my
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brother, John Lloyd, subject to the following lega- cies, to be paid by him in a reasonable time. To my sister, Kebecca Woolsey, £700. To my nephew, Joseph Lloyd, son of my brother, James Lloyd, of Boston, £200. To my niece, Rebecca Aspinwall, £100. To my niece, Catharine Grinnell, £100. To my sister, Elizabeth Fitch, £21 annually, provided her circumstances in life, in the opinion of my execu- tors, require it. But if it so happen that, in conse- quence of the present unhappy contest with Great Britain, my real and personal estate shall be reduced in value, the legacies are to be reduced in proportion, estimating my real estate at this time to be £5,000 and my personal estate as £1,500. I make my nephew, John Lloyd, Jr., executor."
Dated June 24, 1776. Witnesses, Cornelius Conk- ling, Joseph Conkling, Richard Conkling. Proved, July 10, 1780, "before Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate of the State of New York, upon oath of Cornelius Conkling, late of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, but at present residing at Norwalk, Con- necticutt."
[NOTE. — The above is a reminder that a large num- ber of prominent Whigs on Long Island fled to Con- necticut after the disastrous Battle of Long Island.— W. S. P.]
Page 170. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJA- MIN DENTON, of Amenia Precinct, in Duchess County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Ruth one- third of my household goods, and the use of the dwell- ing house and garden as well, during her life, and forty shillings worth, New York currency, of pro- visions yearly. I leave to my two sons, John and Benjamin, all my wearing clothes. I leave to my five children, John, Benjamin, Sarah, Ann, and Rachel, all my books. On the first day of November, after my decease, my wife shall deliver a cow, or the value thereof, to my daughter Sarah, and on the first day
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of November after that a cow to my daughter Ann, and also on the first day of November next after that a cow to my daughter Rachel. I leave to my son Ben- jamin all my lands in Sharon, Connecticutt, and when he sells it he shall pay to my son John £10. I also leave him all my other lands, and make him executor." Dated January 12, 1771. Witnesses, Eoswell Hop- kins, Euth Peck, Hannah Purdy. Proved, July 10, 1780.
Page 172. — " In the name of God, Amen, May 12, 1778. I, TIMOTHY MILLS, of the Precinct of New Wind- sor, in Ulster County. I leave to my son John £5. I leave to my wife Margaret all my house and farm where I now live, being 71 acres, and is known and designated on a map or chart of the subdivision of my whole tract by Lot No. 1, during her life. I also leave her the front large room and one bedroom for her use and the. use of my daughter Johannah to live with her during the life of my wife ; Also household furniture, two cows, 'one good riding horse, with saddle and bridle. I leave to my son Jonathan forty acres of land off the southwest part of Lot No. 4, and seven- teen acres off the southwest part of a certain meadow lot consisting of twenty-three acres, and known on said map as No. 4. I leave to my daughter Anna, wife of Nathan Serjeant, forty-four acres off the northeast part of Lot No. 4, and six acres off the northeast part of a meadow lot of twenty-three acres called No. 4, and lies between part of Lot 5 and the seventeen acres given to my son Jonathan. I leave to my son Daniel, after the death of my wife, my homestead lot of seventy-one acres, and he is to pay to my daughter, Johannah Mills, £70. My executors are to sell a lot of 107 acres, which is part of said tract, and known as Lot No. 5, to pay debts. I except out of the forty- four acres given to my daughter Anna the mines and minerals, which I leave to my three sons. I make my wife Margaret and Col. Thomas Palmer, executors."
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Witnesses, Thomas Neeley, Jri, James Smiley, Thomas Palmer. Proved, June 29, 1780.
Page 175. — " In the name of God, Amen, August 20, 1778. I, BENJAMIN EOCKWELL, of Salem, West- chester County. It is my will and pleasure that all my just debts be paid. I leave to my wife Rebecca one-third of my movable estate, and the use of one- third of my house, barn, and real estate so long as she continues my widow, and no longer. I leave to my daughter, Jane Hubbel, £80, besides what I have already given her. I leave to Stephen Comstock, heir to my daughter Rebecca, deceased, £20, besides what I have already given her, and if she dies, then to my daughter Jane. These legacies are to be paid by my sons, Benjamin, Nathan, and Job. I leave to my son Benjamin the remaining part of my farm, part of which I have given him by deed. All the rest of my real estate I leave to my sons, Nathan and Job. I leave all the rest of my movable estate to my son Benjamin. I make my son Nathan and my trusty friend, John Bruton, Jr., of Salem, executors."
Witnesses, Ebenezer Wood, Andrew Mead, Solomon Mead. Proved, February 25, 1780.
Page 176. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 12, 1775. I, JAMES MILLER, of Charlotte Precinct, in Duchess County, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Elizabeth the use of all real and personal estate during her widowhood, but if she shall marry, I give her no more than the one-third of my movable estate, except my wearing clothes. I leave to my daughter, Mary Hunt, after my wife's decease, all her wearing clothes and a string of gold beads. I leave to my son James £10. All the rest, real and personal, is to be divided into three parts, and I leave them to my son James and my daughter, Mary Hunt, and my grand- son, William Baird. I make my wife, executor."
Witnesses, Lewis Barton, James Hall, wheelwright, Keziah Hall. Proved, August 23, 1780.
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Page 178.—" God's Will be done, and this is the will of JOHN THOMAS, ESQ., of Harrisons Precinct, in the County of Westchester and Province of New York, made this 28 day of January in the 15 year of our Sovereign Lord, George the Third, and in the year of our Lord 1775. I order all just debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my beloved wife and faithful partner, Abigail Thomas, the sum of £500 and the furniture of our parlor, with all our plate, two of the best beds and their furniture, with the addi- tion of ten pair of sheets, six pair of blankets, two coverlids, two quilts, two pots and one brass kettle, and a negro wench named Dinah, a boy named John, and one girl named Poll, and a riding chair, with the best horse, and two best cows, ten pair of pillowcases, six tablecloths, six towels; Also the whole use of my now dwelling house and the use of all my lands, meadows, and orchards adjoining, during her natural life, without control or hindrance. I leave to my two sons, John Thomas and Thomas Thomas, after the death of my wife, all my home lands where I live, equally between them. To be divided by an east and west line as follows : Beginning at Blind brook at some bounds to be fixed, so that a west line will run to the north of the orchard, and then running west to the west of the new barn, and then due south, so as not to crowd the barn or yards, and so to extend till a west course extended to the west side of my farm will make one-half of said farm. The north half to be to my son John and the south half to my son Thomas. As by a former conveyance I gave to my son Thomas one hundred acres of land adjoining to my saw mill, with one-half of my saw mill, I give the other half to my son John, to be entered into immediately after my decease. I leave to my daughter Sibyl, wife of Abram Theall, £100. To my daughter Charity, wife of James Ferris, Esq., £200. To my daughter Margaret, widow of Charles Floyd, £200. " To my daughter Gloriana, wife of James Franklin, £200 and a negro girl Han-
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uah and a boy Tim. And as I have two lots of laud in the Bowery Lane in New York, drawn in Bayard's Lottery, as by deeds may appear, I give the same to my daughter, Gloriana Franklin. If my movable estate fall short of the said legacies, my sons are to make it up, but if it overruns, my sons are to have the overplus. My son John shall pay to his sisters, Sibyl Theall and Charity Ferris, £100 each, and my son Thomas shall pay to the other sisters, Margaret Floyd and Gloriana Franklin, each £100. I order my lands in North Castle, near the White Plains, to be sold. All the rest of my estate to my two sons. As my negro man Julius has served me faithfully, and I would not have him suffer in old age, I order that he be not sold, but to live on my farm with whichever of my sons he shall choose. And the other son shall pay £3 10s. yearly for his support. I make my wife Abi- gail, and my sons, John and Thomas, and my son-in- law, James Franklin, executors. Done in the presence of and by the approbation of my wife, as signified by her putting her hand and seal." Signed, John Thomas, Abigail Thomas.
Witnesses, Abigail Thomas, Jr., Hannah Lawrence, William Miller. Proved, September 11, 1780, before Thomas Tredwell.
Page 181. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CALEB MEKITT, of North Castle, in Westchester County, be- ing weak and sick, this January 15, 1779. I leave to my wife during her life the use of two-thirds of all my lands, and £30, to be paid in hard specie or the value thereof. I leave to my daughters, Mary and Esther, £15 each. I leave to my youngest daughter, Rachel, £45, all in hard specie or equivalent. If my personal estate overruns the legacies, I leave the bal- lance to my five daughters, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, Esther, and Rachel. I leave to my son, Silvanus Meritt, one-third of all my lands. I leave to my son Caleb £5. After my wife's decease, I leave the other
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two-thirds of my lands to be sold by my executors, and all debts paid, arid I leave the remainder to my son Silvanus and my five daughters. I make my wife Elizabeth, and my son Caleb, and Benjamin Hall, executors."
Witnesses, Daniel Forman, Rachel Davenport, Gil- bert Thorn. Proved, August 29, 1780.
Page 182. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, STEVEN MILLER, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being sick. The farm or the use of the farm where I live and all the stock and household goods are to be kept for the use of my family. I leave to my eldest son, Samuel, five shillings to cut off the rite of heirship. When my youngest son, Increase Miller, is of age, then I leave the use of my farm and movables to my three sons, Samuel, Steven, and Increase. I make my wife Mary and my daughter Rebecca, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Abel Weeks, Daniel Underbill, John Bull, of Bedford. Proved, August 29, 1780.
Page 184. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSHUA WELLS, blacksmith, of the Precinct of Goshen, Orange County, being sick, this May 10, 1775. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Joana a main- tainance out of my estate while she remains my widow. I leave to my eldest son, Gershum Wells, £100. I leave to my other two sons, Samuel and Joshua, £50 each. I leave to my daughters, Bethia and Joana, £3 each. I leave to my four other daughters, Debora, Deliverance, Mehitabel, and Huldey, £20 each. I make my wife Joana, and my brother, Samuel Wells, of Long Island, and Mr. Thomas Moffett, of Bloom- ing grove, executors. All of my children are to be sent to school and educated."
Witnesses, Hugh Dobbin, George Howell, David Howell. Proved, July 17, 1780.
[NOTE. — This branch of the Wells family went
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to Orange County from Southold, Long Island.—
W. S. R]
Page 185. — " I, GEBTBUDE LEWIS, widow of Jonathan Lewis, late of the Northeast Precinct, of Duchess County, trader, December 6, 1780. I leave to my son Jonathan and my daughters, Ann, Johanna, and Mary, all my apparell and household furniture. My execu- tors may sell all the rest of my estate at discretion, and pay the proceeds to my son when twenty-one and my daughters when eighteen. Each one is to be main- tained and educated out of his share. My friend, Jacob Bogardus, of Amenia Precinct, shall have the sole care of the education of my son Jonathan, and my executors are to pay him. My sister, Susanna Eeyley, is to have the care of my daughters. I make my friends, Daniel Lewis Isaac Smith and my brother- in-law, John Kyley, executors." (Not signed, and no witnesses.)
Proved, January 8, 1781, before Thomas Tredwell, upon the oath of Isaac Smith, Esq., of Amenia Pre- cinct, who deposed " That some time about three months before, he was at the house of the widow Ger- trude Lewis, when she told him that she was subject to ill turns, and was desirous upon that account of having her last will wrote, and asked him to do it. That he, being something in a hurry, told her he could not then stay to write it, but would take her directions and write it at home, which he accordingly did. And that about three weeks before her death he did carry and read to her the within written instrument, with a blank for executors, which he filled up by her direc- tions, and she expressed a desire to have it executed at the said time, and was obliged to put it off for want of witnesses."
Jane Licet, of Northeast Precinct, also deposes " that she lived with the widow Gertrude Lewis for a considerable time before her death, and was present when she gave to the deponent's daughter Nancy a
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paper which she called her will, and ordered her to put it in the desk. And that on the 31 of December last, a few minutes before she died, she desired her to bring her will so that she might sign it, but before it could be done she expired."
Page 187. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MABYA VAN BENTHUYSEN, of Rhinebeck, Duchess County, be- ing sick and weak. I direct an inventory to be made of all my personal estate, and all just debts to be paid. I leave all my real and personal estate to John Bap- tist Kip, son of my brother, Eoelif Kip, Doctor, Isaac Kip, son of my brother, Isaac Kip, and Abraham Kip, Jr., son of my brother, Isaac Kip, and Johannes Kip, Jr., son of my brother, Johannes Kip, and Thomas Lewis, son of my sister, Rachel Lewis. I make John Baptist Kip, Doctor, Isaac Kip, and Abraham Kip, Jr., executors."
Dated May 4, 1779. Witnesses, Henry King, Ever- hart Rynders, John Christopher Dorn. Proved, De- cember 28, 1780.
Page 188. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 30, 1773. I, SAMUEL CAMPBELL, farmer, of Ulster County, being weakly in Body. I leave to my wife Mary one-third of all my movable estate during her life, and her choice of the rooms in my house. And after her decease I leave all personal estate to my son Samuel. I leave to my son Daniel the fifty acres of land where he now lives, adjoining John Percy. I leave to my son Samuel the farm I now live on. I leave to my son Nathaniel £10. To my son Jonathan £1. To my son Joel £10. To my son Levi £10. To my son Reuben £10. I make my wife and my son Samuel, executors."
Witnesses, Neal Anderson, Mary Norris, Samuel McCollom. Proved, October 5, 1780. Mary Norris was then the wife of William McDonnell.
Page 189.—" The Last Will and Testament of me, ANTHONY FIELD, of Harrisons Purchase, in Westches-
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ter County, to dispose of the earthly estate which the Lord has blessed me with. I leave to my wife Han- nah a good bed and furniture and all household goods sufficient to set out a room, and a good horse, saddle, and bridle, and my Great Bible and Sewell's History, and an equal share of my farm when it is sold and divided between her and my children ; Also the use of the house where I now live so long as she remains my widow. I order my lands to be sold that lie on the north side of the road that leads from Kings Street to the White Plains, and all debts paid. I leave to my son Thomas £40. To my son Samuel ,£30. To my son Anthony five shillings. To my son John £60, which will make my sons, Samuel, Anthony, and John, equal with what my son Benjamin hath already had, which is £80. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Field, £40. To my son William £40. And when my widow pleases to sell the farm where I now live on the east side of the road that leads from the Purchase Meeting House to Eye, I order £80 to be paid to my son Moses, and to each of my children enough to make up £80, except Anthony, who has had his full share allready. I leave my land in Hampshire to my sons, William and Moses. I make my wife Hannah and my sons, Benjamin and John, executors."
Dated " the twenty-first of the fourth month, called April, 1773." Witnesses, Thomas Vail, Quaker, Mary Vail, Jr., Benedict Carpenter. Proved, September 27, 1780.
Page 191. — " In the name of God, Amen, in Duchess County, June 8, 1768. I, BARENT VAN BENTHTJYSEN, JE., of Eynbeck Precinct, do find myself weak and poor in my body. I leave to my dear mother, Marya Van Benthuysen, all my real and personal estate during her life. After her death, I leave all the same to my brother, Jacob Van Benthuysen, Jr. But if he die without children, then after his death to the heirs of Barent Van Benthuysen and the heirs of Jacob Kip,
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deceased, my mother's father. I make my mother, and Jacob Van Benthuysen, Jr., and Anthony Hoffman, Jr., executors."
Witnesses, Catalyntie Gerritson, Johannes Kopber, Martins Hoffman.
Codicil, June 21, 1768. " My executors are to sell all my land lying in a certain tract called the Splits."
Proved, September 11, 1769. Confirmed by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Probate, February 28, 1781.
Page 193. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB VAN BENTHUYSEN, of the Precinct of Rynbeck, Duchess County, being very sick. After all my just debts are paid, I leave to John Van Benthuysen, son of Jacob Van Benthuysen, deceased, one silver tankard, a sil- ver Teapot, six tablespoons, one sugar pot and milk pot, a mahogany desk, and book case, a large Looking Glass, and mahogany tables, and eight chairs with cushion bottoms, and three negroes, and all wearing apparell, and one-half of the cattle belonging to the farm where I now live, and all the rest of my estate. I make my mother, Maria Van Benthuysen, and my uncle, Peter Van Benthuysen, and my friend, Stephen Wynants, executors."
Dated April 26, 1779. Witnesses, Thomas Lewis, brewer, Johannes Kip, Jr., Everhart Bynders. Proved, January 19, 1781.
Page 195. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JO- HANNES BOSH, SR., near the Fishkills, in Duchess County, farmer, being in good health, August 5, 1774. I leave to my wife the choice of rooms in my house, with her bed and its furniture, so long as she remains my widow. If she marries, she shall have £50 and her bed. I leave to my eldest son, Daniel, £100,/to be paid in two years, and forty shillings for his birth- right. I leave to my son Zacharias £50, to be paid in eight years. To my daughter, Margaret Nostrant, £50, to be paid in six years. I leave to my youngest
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daughter, Maritie, £100, to be paid in seven years, and a good feather bed with its furniture; also two cows and two heifers on the day of her marriage. I leave to my son Honnes my house, garden, and farm, as a free gift. All the rest of my real estate I leave to my sons, Honnes and Peter, which I shall divide between them myself before two neighbors to avoid disputes. And I leave all the rest of my loose estate to my said two sons. I make my well-beloved neigh- bors, Stephen Brinckerhoff and Ealph Phillips, and my son Honnes, executors."
Witnesses, Isaac Adriance, Peter Fitz Simons, Jacob Horton. Proved, February 7, 1781.
Page 196. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES BKEWER, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being weak and sick, November 20, 1780. I leave to my son Joseph £70 in gold or silver. To my wife Hannah my horse and riding chair. After all debts are paid, I leave all the rest to my wife Hannah and my seven children, Sarah, Mary, Joseph, James, Daniel, Phebe, and Samuel. I make my wife, and my son Joseph, and my brother-in-law, Abijah Lee, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Justus Sherwood, Josiah Ingersoll, of Crompond, Joseph Lee, Jr. Proved, December 7, 1780.
Page 198. — " In the name of God, Amen, October 4, 1762. I, JOHN WESTCOT, of Bedford, in Westchester County. I order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Eachel the use of one-third of my lands for life, and one-third of my personal estate forever. ' I leave to my grandson Ezra, son of my son Ezra, £50, to be paid by my son John, and he is to bring him up till he is of age. I leave to my son John the house and barn and land adjoining, and a yoke of oxen, plow, and cart. I leave to my daughters, Martha, Eachel, Doro- thy, Mary, and Deborah, my upland meadow and the land south of Solomon Holmes and two-thirds of my
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personal estate; Also the possession of the land I pos- sess in Old Pound ridge. I make my wife Eachel and my son John, executors."
Witnesses, Solomon Holmes, Anne Miller, Lewis McDonald. Proved, December 11, 1780, before Kichard Hatfield, Esq.
Page 199. — " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these Presents that upon the 9 day of March, 1772, I, PETRUS TEN BBOECK, of Eynbeck Precinct, being something weak in body of a great Cold, and being desirous to settle things in order. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife, Catharine Rut- ser, all my movables and all my slaves, etc., and I make her executor, and I leave her all my real estate and dwelling house."
Witnesses, James Smith, John Wm. Sutherland, Philip Hermance. Proved, February 19, 1781, upon the oath of Henry Van Hovenburgh, " who had lived with Petrus Ten Broeck from a boy "•; Also of William Sutherland, Smith Sutherland, and Peter Sutherland, David Sutherland, Esq., and David Sutherland, Jr., as to handwriting, etc.
Page 201. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, HEN- DRICK EUTGEES, of the city of New York, brewer, being in health. I order all just debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to my beloved wife Catharine, to her own use and disposal, all my household furniture and plate, and my horse and chaise, and a negro wench ' Belinda and her sons.' I leave to my daugh- ter Mary £350 in lieu of what has allready been given to my married daughters. I leave to my son, Henry Eutgers, all and singular, my dwelling house, brew house, malt house, and mill house, situate in the Out Ward of New York, with all the buildings to the same belonging, and all the coppers and utensils, with the ground upon which the buildings are situated; Also all that certain piece of land extending in length from
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the East River to the road laid out between James DeLancey and myself at the rear of my farm. Be- ginning at said road where Rutgers street strikes the same, and running along said road 820 feet, and thence to run along Warren street to the East River, and also to run from the place of beginning along said Rutgers street to the East River, and being in breadth - along said river from Rutgers street to Warren street, con- taining there in breadth between the said streets at right angles with Rutgers street, also 820 feet, as the same is laid down on a certain map made by Francis Marschalk, bearing date August 9 instant, which I have signed in presence of the witnesses to this will, and certified the same to be the map to which in this will I refer. I also leave to my son Henry all my horses, two cows, wagons, and all farming utensils. I leave to my four daughters, Catharine Bedlow, Anne Bancker, Elizabeth De Peyster, and Mary Rutgers, two messuages and lots in the East Ward, on the northwest side of Queen street, lying between the house and ground late of John Provoost and the house and ground late of Jacobus Quick, and bounded in front by Queen street and in the rear by Rutgers street, with all the buildings; Also all that dwelling house and lot in the Out Ward in which the said Anne Bancker lately lived, bounded south by Harman street, west by the Kings Highway, north by the street laid out between me and James De Lancey, and east by a street forty feet wide called Catharine street, intended to be run and continued through to the said road be- tween James De Lancey and me. I leave to Isaac Roosevelt and Benjamin Kissam, as Trustees, in trust, ,£200 yearly in trust for the support and maintainance of my son Harmanus during his life. Of which sum £160 are to be paid by my son Henry and the re- mainder by my four daughters, and my estate is charged with the same. I leave to my wife £200 yearly for life, one-fifth to be paid by my son Henry and four-fifths by my daughters. All the rest of my
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estate I leave to my five children. The several streets on the said map are to remain for public streets. If the Trustees before mentioned shall think it prudent to trust my son llarmanus with any small sums of money they may do so, but I desire that they will be careful and sparing in that respect, lest he should mis- spend the same. I make my five children, executors."
Dated August 28, 1775. Witnesses, Isaac Besby, Abraham De Peyster, John Bay, Jr. Proved, in Albany County, before John De Peyster, Esq., No- vember 15, 1779.
[NOTE. — The houses and lots on Queen street, left to his daughter, are on the west side of Pearl street, above Maiden Lane. The "Rutgers street" there mentioned is now Cliff street. The "Kings High- way " is Bowery Lane. " Harman street " is now East Broadway. " Warren street " is now Clinton street. The road between James DeLancey's farm and this is Division street. — W. S. P.]
Page 205. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN McCALLUM, of Amenia Precinct, Duchess County, do make and declare this to be my last will and testa- ment. I give all my estate, of what kind and where- soever, that I shall be possessed of unto Peter Gil- christ, of Woodbury, in Connecticutt, brewer, to him and his children, and I make him executor."
Dated May 13, 1780. Witnesses, Job Mead, King Mead. Proved, April 11, 1781.
Page 206. — " Duchess County. In the name of God, Amen. I, JOB POTTER, being weak and sick. All just debts to be paid, and whatever remains of my real and personal estate is to be disposed of as follows. I leave to my wife Desire the use of all my estate to bring up and educate our children, during her widow- hood or until my youngest child is of age. But if she marries, she is to have two good feather beds and a good setting out of household furniture, such as we
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have, to be at her own disposal. When the children are of age, then I leave all to my wife and my children, Tenevry, Riscom, Sims, Lois, John, Eseck, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, and Judah. I make my wife and my be- loved friend, Benjamin Akins, executors."
Dated September 18, 1777. Witnesses, Israel Dowd, Quaker, Samuel McHago, Daniel Jackson. Proved, April 18, 1780.
Page 207. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MICHAEL RUTSEN, of Poughkeepsie Precinct, in Duchess County, being very sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Abigail the use of all real and personal estate during her life and widowhood, and after her death to my children, begotten or to be begotten. Whereas I have lately agreed for the purchase of the house and lot of ground where I now dwell, and have paid part of the purchase money, but part being in arrears, I have not been able to procure a good conveyance. My executors may dispose of my real estate in Charlotte Precinct, and pay the remainder and take the deed. I make my wife, and my good friend, Henry Van Derburgh, and Eichard Snediker, Esq., executors."
Dated April 27, 1776. (Children not named.) Wit- nesses, James Brooks, Ebenezer Badger, Isaac Loth- rop. Proved, April 14, 1781.
Page 209. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MAR- GARET VAN DEN BOGERT, of Schenectady, widow, being in perfect health. I leave to Frans Van den Bogert, son of my son Claas Van den Bogert, £8 to debar him from all claims as heir at law. I leave to my daugh- ter, Lena Collins, wife of Eichard Collins, all my real and personal estate. I leave to the children of my son, Harmanus Van den Bogert, £8. To Margaret, daughter of my daughter, Annettie Nixon, £8. To the children of my daughter, Agentie Nixon, deceased, £8. To my daughter, Suffia Voorhis, £8, she is liv-
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ing in the Jersies. I leave to Frans Classer Van deii Bogert, son of my son Claas, £8. I leave to the chil- dren of Cornelius Calvin £8. To Maritie Morrison my homespun bed and my looking glass. My daugh- ter, Lena Collins, is to see these legacies all paid within eight years. I make Abraham Fonda, Takenas Van Den Bogert, executors."
Dated July 19, 1777. Witnesses, Alexander Vedder, Benjamin Young, Caleb Beck. Proved, May 1, 1781.
Page 211. — " In the name of God, Amen. I,. ROBERT FINN, ESQ., of Orange County. All debts to be paid, and if my personal property is not sufficient, my ex- ecutors may sell my farm lying in Poughchunck, which I purchased of William Holly. I leave to my wife Patience one bed and bedding, with the curtains and furniture thereto belonging, and a black walnut chest, and all the household goods now remaining that she was possessed of and brought to the house when we were married. I also leave her a brown mare, saddle, and bridle, and a cow and calf, and my large Bible and pocketbook. I leave to my son William all the farm where I now live, with the buildings, and a sorrel mare, one cow, a gun, and all my wearing apparell. I leave to my daughter Dinah a bed and furniture, and a chest and all the wearing clothes and household fur- niture that belonged to her mother, and a cow, when she is 18 or married. All farming utensils to be left on the farm, and all sheep and hogs, for the family so long as they remain together. I leave to my wife all my grain and provisions. All the rest of my movable estate and my farm at Poughchunck, unless sold, is to be divided into two parts, and I leave one part to my wife and the other to my executors, out of which they are to give my son William and my daughter Dinah good English Learning, and the rest to my daughter Dinah. And my son William, when he is of age, shall give to my daughter Dinah £50, and also make good to her all the money that shall have been
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expended in giving him learning. I leave to my wife the full use of the place where I live so long as she remains my widow and keeps the family together. I make my brother, Anthony Finn, executor."
Dated April 25, 1780. Witnesses, Constant Rowley, Robert Armstrong. Proved, March 10, 1781, before James Everett, Surrogate;
Page 213. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES THOMPSON, of Goshen, Orange County, being in good health, April 20, 1776. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son-in-law, Joseph Luckey, £20. To my son- in-law, Samuel Luckey, £20. To my son-in-law, John Luckey, £5. I leave to Robert, son of my daughter Agnes, £20, and to her daughter Nancey £10 and my bed and furniture and her mother's wearing apparell. All the rest, real and personal, is to be sold by my executors within three years, and the proceeds paid to my daughters, Margaret Armstrong, Elizabeth Luckey, Catharine Luckey, Elener Newmans, and Jane Luckey. Before my daughter, Margaret Arm- strong, receives anything she shall discharge my estate from a bond for £200 due to old Mr. Waldron, of New York, and also £30 which 1 lent her. I make my brother, George Thompson, and my cousin, George Thompson, cooper, executors."
Witnesses, William Swan, mason, Catharine Mc- Calaughan, William Thompson. Proved, April 5, 1781.
Page 214. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CAS- PABTJS CONKLING, of Orange township, Orange County, being weak in body. I particularly order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Huyly £40 and all the household furniture and goods she had with her as her right of dower. I leave to my son Matthew one silver spoon, my gun and utensils belonging to it, and £25 and my wearing apparell. I give and bequeath unto my three little daughters, Ritie, Castina, and
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Saffiaw, each of them, one silver spoon and £25. All the rest of rny estate, real and personal, to be divided among my seven children, Rachel Wandler, Elizabeth Blauvelt, Altie Van Dolsen, Matthew, Ritie, Castina, and Saffiaw. My executors may dispose of it as they think best for my children. The children to have their parts when of age or married. I make my beloved friends, Abraham Bicker and Daniel Lawrence, ex- ecutors."
Dated May 10, 1775. Witnesses, Edward Briggs, Aury Campbell, Daniel Lawrence. Proved, April 19, 1781.
Page 216.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, HEN- DRICUS HOOBNBECK, of Rochester, in Ulster County, yeoman, being in perfect health, February 25, 1778. I leave to my wife Maria the use of my farm, house, and lands situate in Rochester, and all my goods and chattels during her life or so long as she continues my widow, and no longer. If she marries, my execu- tors are to pay her yearly £15. After my wife's death or marriage, I leave to my nephew, Cornelius C. Schoonmaker, £200. I leave to Cornelius Hoornbeck, eldest son of my nephew, Philip Hoornbeck, son of my brother, Lodewick Hoornbeck, deceased, all my houses, lands, and tenements in Rochester; Also all my per- sonal estate; Also my several seats or pews in the Dutch Reformed Churches of the Congregations of Wassinck, Mombachus, and Marbletown. I make my wife, and my nephew, Cornelius C. Schoonmaker, and Cornelius P. Hoornbeck, executors."
Witnesses, Patrick Connolly, Jacob Hoornbeck, Jr., Cornelius Oosterhout, Jr. Proved, April 14, 1781.
Page 218. — " In the name of God, Amen, March 25, 1781. I, PHILIP CINCEBOE, of Beekmans Precinct, in Duchess County. I leave to my wife Margaret a black mare, with saddle and bridle, and one good bed, bed- ding, and furniture, and she is to have the full pos-
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session of the farm where I live so long as she remains my widow or till my son Andrus is of age. After that my son Andrus is to have all the farm and land I now live on, with one pair of horses and a wagon and a set of gears, and he is to have no other part of my movable estate. My negro Prince is to work on the farm under the direction of my wife and son during his good behavior, and willing to live with them, but should he choose to be sold, my executors may sell him and divide the money between my children and my wife's children. I leave to my wife Margaret one- third of all my movable estate and one-third of all the grain raised on the estate. I leave to my daughter Eave one cow and a bed and her share in my movable estate. All the rest I leave to my children and my wife's children [not named]. And whereas Philip Coons is in debt to my estate £20, and Charles Eeyley £11 10s., and Daniel Teaver £10, they shall account for the same without paying interest. I make my wife, and my friend, Andrus Buck, and William McDowel, executors."
Dated March 25, 1781. (In the probate the name is spelled Linceboe.) Witnesses, James Van Denburgh, Tillinghast Bently, Nicholas Emig. Proved, May 24, 1781.
Page 219. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, COR- NELIUS DUBOIS, of the Precinct of New Paltz, Ulster County, Esq. I leave to my wife Margaret for life a negro slave and a negro wench, and one cow and so much of my household goods as she may judge she may have occasion for. I leave to my son Cornelius for life all my real estate in New Paltz, except what may be sold by my executors, with all buildings. After his death, to his heirs and to my daughters, Tryntie, Janettie, Jacomintie, and Saretie, and to my grandchildren, Nathaniel, Wilhelmus, and Polly Du- bois, children of my daughter Kachel, deceased; And to my grandchildren, Dirck Wynkoop and Leah Wyn-
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koop, children of my daughter Leah, deceased; And to my son Cornelius and my daughter Tryntie, and my daughter Janettie, and my daughter Jacomintie, and my daughter Saretie. I leave to my son Cornelius eight horses, and he is to pay for them £80 in gold or silver, and as many of my slaves as he may think best, and he is to pay for each of them £90 in gold or silver, at eight shillings for a Spanish dollar. I leave to my daughter Saretie a negro wench, and she is to pay for her £80 in gold or silver. I leave to my son Cornelius my two seats in the Church at Shawangunk. I leave to my grandson, Cornelius Hasbrouck, one seat in the Church at New Hurley. I leave to my grand- son, Cornelius Dubois Hasbrouck, one seat in the church at Marble town. All the rest I leave to my chil- dren and grandchildren, and all the rest of my real estate and all my privileges in the New Paltz Patent of getting hay, stone, and timber. My executors are to sell to best advantage all that certain lot of land of sixty-six acres in Ulster County, being part of a tract of 1,056 acres granted to me by Patent, July 2, 1739, as surveyed by Johannis Bruyn; Also all the land I have in said Patent adjoining to the above and lying on the southwest side of the Platte Kill. And the money is to be divided among my children and grandchildren. I make my son Cornelius, and my son-in-law, Jacob Hasbrouck, Jr., and my grandsons, Josia Hasbrouck, Nathaniel Dubois, and Cornelius Hasbrouck, executors." My son-in-law, Cornelius D. Wynkoop, is to be guardian of his children.
Dated November 26, 1780. Witnesses, Denie Eal- yea, Joshua Dubois, David Louw. Proved, April 23, 1781.
Page 223.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM WEYGANT, of New Marlborough, in Ulster County, being weak and sick. I leave to my wife Mary all my fast and my movable estate, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son John all my blacksmith
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tools and carpenter tools and my wearing apparell. I leave to William Silkworth my gun. After my wife's decease, all my fast estate is to be divided among all my daughters, except my daughter Jane, and she shall have a cow. And I leave all my movable estate to all my daughters, except Jane. I make my wife, and Rick Bush, and Thomas Silkworth, executors."
Witnesses, Matthew Wygant, Robert Harford, John Bont. Proved, April 21/1781.
Page 224. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, LUCAS LEZIEE, of New York, cordwainer, being in health. I leave to my wife Ann, and to her heirs and assigns, all my estate, both real and personal, and I make her executor."
Dated July 22, 1762. Witnesses, John Bard, John Ellison, Egbert Vanderoef. Proved before Thomas Tredwell, Esq., May 29, 1781, upon oath of John Bard, of Duchess County, Physician.
Page 225. — " Be it remembered that on the 10 day of May, 1780. I, SOLOMON HAINS, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being of sound mind. I leave to the four children of my son, Daniel Hains, the land and tenements where his widow now lives, and his widow is to have the use of the same until the youngest child is of age, and then to be equally divided [names of children not given]. I leave to my sons, Joshua and Solomon, and to my three daughters [not name.d] all the rest of my estate and all movables. But my wife Unis is to have the use of the same so long as she remains my widow, and then to all my children. I make my wife, and Peter Tabor, and Henry Mathews, executors."
Witnesses, Henry Mathews, Benjamin Jones, of Tarrytown. Proved, May 12, 1781.
Page 227. — " In the name of God, Amen, November 30, 1780. I, JOHN MEKEEL, JR., carpenter, of the
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Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being very sick. My executors ai-e to sell all my real and personal estate, and after all debts are paid, I leave to my wife Ann one-fourth, and the remainder to my sons, Moses and William, and my daughter Phebe, when they are of age. I make my trusty friends, Michael Mekeel and Jacob Smith, executors."
Witnesses, Ebcnezer White, Physician, John Me- keel, Isaac Fowler. Proved, March 20, 1781. The executors having resigned, Administration is granted to his widow, Ann Mekeel.
[NOTE. — Dr. Ebenezer White was son of Eev. Syl- vanus AVhite, of Southampton, Long Island. He was horn in 1746, and died in 1827. He married Helena, daughter of Thcophilus Bartow, of New Rochelle, and left a large family. He was a noted patriot in the revolution and greatly esteemed. He was elected to the State Senate.— w! S. P.]
Page 228. — " In the name of God, Amen, August 15, 1776. I, GEORGE WACHTELL, of Ehinebeck Precinct, Duchess County, Physician, being sick. I leave to my wife Catharine the use of all my estate so long as she remains my widow and not marry again, hereby de- siring that she will be so saving thereof as is possible and consistent with honor. My negro wench shall stay with my loving wife, even if she is married again, until my daughter Elizabeth is married. If my wife doth marry again, she shall have so much as the Law allows. I leave to Polly, daughter of my stepdaugh- ter, Anna Maria Hessin, £10. To Dorothy, daughter of Mr. George Stevers, £10. All the rest, real and personal, I leave to my daughter Elizabeth when of age or married. But if she dies, then I leave all to my four loving stepchildren, Anna' Maria Hessin, Catharine Biegler, Susannah Fisher, and David Rieg- ler, after their mother's decease. It is my wish that my house and lot in New York shall not be sold with- out urgent necessity. I make my wife Catharine, and
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my good friends, John Ketteinan, John W. Tillnian, and Conraat Baumes, executors."
Witnesses, John Michael Frederick, John Schultzs, Christian Schultz. Proved, June 18, 1781.
Page 229. — " I, CAPTAIN WILLIAM BITCHIE, of New York, ship master, do make my last Will and Testa- ment as followeth. I leave and bequeath to my Spouse, Elizabeth, in case she continues my widow, the use of my house, shop, cellar, and ground in New York, situate near Peck's Slip; Also one-half of the household furniture, plate, and utensils in my dwell- ing house, and ,£250, to be paid in 12 months. If she marries, she shall have the use of said house. I leave to my sister Margaret, wife of James Ronalds, one- half of all the household furniture and plate. I leave to my mother, in North Britain, all the remainder of my estate during her life, and then to my three sisters in Britain, Janet, Agnes, and Mary, and my sister Margaret in America. After the death of my wife, my house and lot in New York are to be sold and the money paid to my sisters. I make Archibald Currie and John Young, saddler, both of New York, and James Ronalds, executors. I have set my hand and seal in Albany, November 1, 1776."
Witnesses, John Boyd, Jr., late of New York, now of Kinderhook, Abraham Fonda. Proved, August 2, 1781.
Page 231. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DE WITT, late of New York Island, now of Pough- keepsie Precinct, Duchess County, farmer, being sick and weak. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Ann the use of the house in which I for- merly lived near the freshwater pump in New York, with the lot, during her life. I also leave her a good feather bed, with bedstead, curtains, and bedding com- plete, and sufficient household furniture for a dwell- ing room and kitchen, and all her wearing apparell.
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I leave to my son, William De Witt, the sum of £5, or twelve dollars and a half in silver. All the rest of my real and personal estate to be divided into four parts to my children, William, Ann, wife of John Quackenbush, Nancy, wife of Peter Ogilvie, and the remaining quarter to my executors, to be invested for the use of the children of my daughter Gertruyd, wife of Samuel Harris. I make my wife Ann, and my sons-in-law, John Quackenbush and Peter Ogilvie, executors."
Dated July 14, 1781. Witnesses, William Barns, Dr. Peter Tappen, Gilbert Livingston. Proved, August 9, 1781.
Page 232. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB ARDEN, at present of Kakeat, in the State of New York, butcher. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son Jacob five shillings, in bar to any claim as heir at law. I leave to my wife Catharine the use of all my estate for three months. After that time, my executors are to pay to my son Jacob £200 and to my daughters, Elizabeth, wife of George Leaycraft, and Catharine Arden, each £100, and if necessary my ex- ecutors may sell any part of my estate. I leave to my wife the use of all the remainder during her life. If she marries, then I leave all to my children, Jacob, Alijah, wife of George Wilt, Elizabeth, wife of George Leaycraft, and Catharine. I make my wife and my friend and kinsman, Thomas Arden, Jr., executors."
Dated April 15, 1778. Witnesses, Jonah Halsted, Viner Leaycraft, John Leaycraft, of Clarkstown. Proved, August 21, 1781.
[NOTE. — Kakiat was a large tract of land in the cen- tre of Kockland County, embracing part of Clarks town and other towns. — W. S. P.]
Page 234.—" Duchess County, the 3d day of the 11 month, 1775. I, PAUL OSBORN, of Duchess County. Province of New York. I direct all debts to be paid.
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Imprimis, I give to the legatee or possessor of my estate the following privilege.- I do order a straight line to be run from the northwest corner of my dwell- ing house unto the southwest corner of my corn crib, then East 11 Degrees South until it comes to the high- way, then South along said highway as far as a West 11 Degrees North line will leave a vacancy of 30 feet wide on the south side of said house, then running the last course so far that a North 11 Degrees East line will strike the southwest corner of the old part of the house, then on the same course to the said cor- ner, and then by the said house east, north, and west to the place of beginning. To use the same in com- mon for passing and repassing. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my wearing apparell and one-half of my indoors movable estate, except bonds and notes. I also leave her during her life two small tracts of land adjoining my house, and the use of the east end of my house, containing the great room and bedroom at the northeast corner of the house, and the cellar, with entry way and stairway, and the southwest room, where she shall have the privilege to wash and bake; Also the use of £100, to be paid by Isaac Osborn. And as it hath pleased Divine Providence to deprive my wife of her eyesight, and also bring her under some other afflictions, by which she is incapable of liv- ing alone, I make choice of my esteemed friend, Mary Reynolds, having some knowledge of her good con- . duct, to live with her during her life. And she is to have a living out of my estate. And Isaac Osborn is to pay to my wife the interest on £100, and also twelve bushels of wheat, twenty-five of corn, five of Rye, ten of oats, thirty pounds of flax, six of cotton, six gallons of molasses, twenty pounds of Sugar, six of coffee, two pounds of Chocolate, six bushels of tur- nips, and six bushels of potatoes every year; Also her firewood. And all her grain is to be brought to and from the mill. And she is to have a good cow, to be kept winter and summer, and the privilege of keeping
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poultry to run about the house. And after the death of my wife the said Mary Reynolds is to have £100, to be paid by my cousin, Isaac Osborn, and one-half the household goods. I leave to my cousin, Isaac Os- born, my farm on which I now live, which is Lot No. 31 in the oblong, and my little meadow in Lot 29, and is bounded by highway and the lands of Amos Osborn and Consider Morgan. The second piece begins at a highway leading from Henry Chase's towards the Meeting House on the Oblong Hill, and east by Ben- jamin Ferris. And he is to keep a house of Entertain- ment for my Friends, the People called Quakers, trav- eling on the Truth's account, namely, the house where I now live, and if it be neglected, I leave the said land and house to the Yearly Meeting of Friends, the Peo- ple called Quakers, of Philadelphia. And if he per- forms the same, I leave him all my bonds and notes and book debts, and all movable estate. I leave to my cousins, Amos and Stephen Osborn, £10 each. I make my friends, Solomon Haight, John Hoag, 2nd, Jr., and Abner Hoag, executors."
Witnesses, Aaron Vail, Martha Vail, widow, David Sands. Proved, August 29, 1781.
[NOTE. — The above lands on the Oblong are in the southeastern part of Duchess County. The Quaker Meeting House was on what is still known as " Quaker Hill," in the town of Pawlings.— W. S. P.]
Page 239. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NOAH ELTINGE, of the Precinct of the New Paltz, in Ulster County, being weak in body. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Jacomyntie all her wearing apparell, clothes, and raiment, and bed and furniture, and my large cupboard, and as much household and kitchen furniture as she may have need of, and one-half of all my books, and a negro servant, George. I leave to my niece, Annatje Eltinge, daughter of my brother- in-law, Jacobus Eltinge, £50 in money or household goods. I leave to my wife during her widowhood all
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my lands and buildings, and all personal estate. And I order that so long as my son-in-law, Dirck D. Wyn- koop, shall continue to live with my wife on the farm where I now live, as he hath done since his marriage, he shall have one-half of the income. If my wife dies before my granddaughter, Cornelia Wynkoop, is of age, he shall have the use of the same, but he is to give my two granddaughters, Geertje and Cornelia, a good and decent education and maintainance. I leave to my granddaughter, Cornelia Wynkoop, after the death of my wife, all my farm where I now live, bounded west by Paltz river, south by Cornelius Du- bois, Esq., east by three Lots, No. 22, 23, 24, being part of a tract granted by Patent, June 20, 1753, to Abraham Hasbrouck, Levinus Bevier, and Jacob Has- brouck, Jr., north by land of Daniel Dubois, called the Bouwery, and now in possession of Abraham Doian; Also all those two lots of land on the west side of Paltz river in the lands called the Grootestucken Killetye, bounded east by Paltz river, west by the run of water called the Grootestucken Killetye; Also my right in Lots 22, 23, 24 on the east side of my farm; Also all the lands I own in a certain tract granted to Cornelius Dubois, Esq., by Patent, July 2, 1739; Also all that Narrow piece of land on the northeast side of my land, and adjoining the same the whole length of my land, it being a tract granted to Nathaniel Lefevre and me by Patent, May 12, 1748; Also Lot 4, containing 48 or 50 acres, on the northeast side thereof, and is a part of said tract granted to me and Nathaniel Le- fevre; Also Lots 4 and 6 in the bounds of the New Paltz, on the east side of Paltz river, in the first 12 Lots on the east side of the Paltz river, adjoining the line of the southwest side of the New Paltz. I leave to my granddaughter, Geertye Wynkoop, all the rest of my lands and tenements granted to me and Na- thaniel Lefevre; Also Lots 4 and 7 in New Paltz, in the first 12 Lots of the west Division, commonly called the second tier; Also one-half of Lot 11 in the North-
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ern Division on the west bank of the Hudson river, being the lot whereon Abraham Donaldson now lives ; Also all my right in the lands between the second tier and the lots on the west bank of Hudson river, which have been lately divided and laid out. And all the rest of my rights in New Paltz. And whereas the part of my granddaughter Cornelia is more valuable than the other, she shall pay to my granddaughter Geertje £400. And whereas those lands between the second tier and the lots on Hudson river are yet un- divided, my executors are to make a division, and they may sell the portion of my granddaughter Gertrie, and also her part of Lot 11. If both of my grand- daughters should die, then I leave all the lands of Cornelia to my nephew, Noah Eltinge, Jr., son of my nephew, Abraham Eltinge, And all the rest to my niece, Annatje Eltinge, and to my nephew, Thomas Eltinge, son of my brother-in-law, Jacobus Eltinge. I make my wife, and my son-in-law, Dirck D. Wynkoop, and my nephews, Abraham and William Eltinge, Jr., executors."
Dated April 5, 1775. Witnesses, Matthew Lefevre, Jonathan Lefevre, Joseph Coddington. Proved, Au- gust 16, 1781.
[NOTE. — " Grootstuchen Killetye," means the little brook at the Great Plot, or place. — W. S. P.]
Page 243. — " In the name of God, Amen, March 26, 1781. I, JOHN NEELY, of Hanover Precinct, Ulster County, being sick. My executors are to collect all money due to me. If it should please God that my daughter, Sarah Wilkens, should be left a widow, I leave her £200, to be paid £50 a year by my executors for four years. But if her husband, James Wilkens, should outlive her, I leave her nothing more than she has already had. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my daughter, Mary Neely. If my said daughter Mary should have a male child, it is to be called John Neely. But if she should have no issue,
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then I leave all my real estate to Samuel Neely, son of my brother Matthew. And if he has a son, it shall be called John Neely, and all the lands shall descend to him. And further, as there is a prospect of my daughter Maiy marrying Andrew Wilson, if she dies before him, without issue, he is to have one-half of the movables, and my daughter Mary may leave the other part to any of the blood relatives of the family of Neely. I make my daughter Mary and Andrew Wilson, executors."
Witnesses, Alexander Trimble, John Trimble, Pat- rick Barber, Esq. Proved, August 17, 1781. At the date of swearing in the executors Mary is the wife of Andrew Wilson.
Page 245.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, JA- COBUS BKUYN, of Bruynswick, in the Precinct of Shawangonk, Ulster County, being sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son, Severyn Tenhout Bruyn all that part of my farm where I now live, situate and lying in the Precinct of Shawangonk; To wit, All that certain tract of land granted by Letters Patent unto Thomas Lloyd, and containing 410 acres ; Also all that tract of woodland adjoining the same, lying on the northwest side of the Shawangonk Kill, containing 300 acres, being part of a tract of land granted by Letters Patent unto John Eutsen and my father, Jacobus Bruyn, de- ceased, and was afterwards conveyed unto the said Jacobus Bruyn by said John Eutsen, as by his deed may appear; Also three other lots adjoining to the northwest and southwest of the last mentioned tract, containing in the whole 161| acres, being also part of the said part tract granted to John Eutsen and Ja- cobus Bruyn, deceased, two of which lots, in the last partition of said tract, fell to my share or dividend, and the other lot to the share of Peter Smedes and Benjamin Smedes, who afterwards conveyed it to me, as by their deeds will appear; Also all that part of a certain tract of land granted by Letters Patent unto
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Hendricus Dubois and Cornelius Schoonmaker, Jr., lying where my saw mill now stands, and is in the tenure of Eobert Sparks, containing 209 acres, being laid out in the partition between me and said Cor- nelius Schoonmaker, Jr., into two separate lots, and one fell to my dividend and the other to said Cornelius Schoonmaker, which I afterwards purchased of him, as by deeds of partition and his conveyance to me may appear; Also all that part of a certain tract of land, containing 438 acres, adjoining the land granted by Letters Patent unto Edward Broomhead, and the aforesaid 209 acres, being also part of the aforesaid tract of land granted by Letters Patent unto Hen- dricus Dubois and Cornelius Schoonmaker, Jr., which said part, hereby devised unto my said son Severyn Tenhout, is to contain all the land within the said tract lying on, the northeast side of a certain run of water commonly called the Klyne Kill; Also all that tract of land which I hold by title from the Trustees of Roch- ester, on the southeast side of the Shawangunk Moun- tains, extending southwesterly from the bounds of a tract of land, also part of the said lands by me con- veyed unto Cornelius Schoonmaker, deceased, to the Klyne Kill aforesaid, as the same runs down said mountains; Also all that piece of low land commonly called Mascarks, together with the upland thereto be- longing, as I purchased the same from Zacharias Hoff- man, Jr., lying within a certain tract granted by Letters Patent unto Severyn Tenhout, deceased; As also the upland, purchased as aforesaid, thereto ad- joining, lying within the bounds of a tract granted by Letters Patent to Zacharias Hoffman, deceased. Together with all buildings and houses, grist mills, barracks, saw mills, etc. I leave to my son, Jacobus Bruyn, all that part of the farm now in his occupa- tion, with all the woodland thereto belonging, situate in the Township of Eochester, on the north side of the Eondout Kill or river, being part of a certain tract commonly called and known by the name of Knights
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field, granted by Letters Patent to John Knight, de- ceased, as the same was conveyed to me by Isaac Van Kempen and Elizabeth, his wife, with all buildings and improvements. I leave to my son Johanes all ,that certain piece or part of my farm where I now live, situate in the Precinct of Shawangunk, which is not herein devised to my eldest son, Severyn Tenhout ; To wit, all that parcel of land granted by Letters Patent to Gertrie Brown, lying between the aforesaid tract of land granted to Thomas Lloyd and the land granted to John Van Camp and Company; Also two lots of land which I hold in the lands granted by Letters Patent to Gerard Beekman and Company, on the southeast side of the Shawangunk Kill, adjoining to the aforesaid land granted to Gertrie Brown. One of which lots, containing 93 acres, was conveyed unto me by Andrew Graham, and the other, containing 45 acres, was conveyed to me by Nathan Smedes, as by their deeds will appear ; Also another lot of land now in tenure of Abraham Eichards, being the remaining part of the land which I purchased of Zacharias Hoff- man, Jr. (not herein devised to my son, Severyn Ten- hout), lying in the bounds of the said lands granted by Letters Patent to Gerard Beekman and Company, also adjoining the land granted to Gertrie Brown; Also all that part of the said lot of 438 acres, part of the land granted by Letters Patent to Hendricus Du- bois and Cornelius Schoonmaker, Jr., lying on the southwest side of the run of water called the Klyne Kill; Also all that part of the tract which I hold by title from the Trustees of Rochester, which lyeth on the southwest side of the run of water called the Klyne Kill, as the same runs down the Shawangunk Moun- tains, and extending from the said Klyne Kill south- westerly along the said mountains as far as the said tract goes: Also all my right, title, and interest in any part of the lands granted by Letters Patent to John Van Camp and Company, with all improvements. I also give to my son Cornelius all that farm late in the
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tenure of Thomas Porter, and now of Robert Graham, Jr., situate in the township of Eochester, as the same was conveyed to me by Cornelius Van Kampen and Catharine, his wife, being also part of the tract known by the name of Knights field; Also all that certain tract of land, being also part of the said Knights field, lying on the south side of the Eondout Kill or river; Also all that certain tract of land, containing 50 acres, in the Precinct of Shawangunk, being the northwest end, and residue or remaining part which is not sold by me of Lot No. 1, late belonging to George Graham, deceased, within a certain tract of 3,000 acres of land granted by Letters Patent to Gerardus Beekman and Company, bearing date March 24, 1709. I leave to my two daughters, Gertruyd, wife of Cornelius Dubois, Jr., and Mary, wife of Nicholas Hardenbergh, all that certain tract of land situate at Southfield, in the County of Northampton, in Pennsylvania, together with the Island lying in the Bush kill adjoining, both containing 132 acres, as the said tract and Island was conveyed to me by Moses Depuy, late of Eochester, as may be seen by his deed, dated June 16, 1767 ; Also all my right and title to two small islands lying in the Delaware river, near the most southerly corner of said tract, with all my right to the houses and wood- land in said tract. I also leave to my daughter Ger- truyd my silver Tankard, my cupboard, best Looking glass and table, and my best bedstead and bed, and two cows. I leave to my daughter Mary my chest of drawers, best table, tea tables, three small looking glasses, silver tablespoons and teaspoons, silver milk pot, and my second best bed and two cows, and to each of them £100. I leave to my son Jacobus one good horse before any division. To my sons, Johan- nis and Cornelius, each £200. And as the Congress money is now very much depreciated, and is still in a fluctuating condition, the said legacies are to be made good in equal value as it was in the year 1775. I leave to my three sons, Severyn Tenhout, Johannis,
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and Cornelius, all the rest of my estate, the legacies and debts and funeral charges being first paid. And whereas since forming this will I have made agree- ment with John Smith, of Knowlton, Sussex County, New Jersey, for the sale of my farm and land at lower Smithfield, Pennsylvania, for £1,700 in Spanish milled Dollars, at the rate of seven shillings six pence per Dollar. If he makes good his agreement, each of my daughters is to have £300, and the remainder to be secured to them by mortgage. I make my three sons, Severyn Tenhout, Johannis, and Cornelius, executors." Dated April 2"l, 1781. Witnesses, Benjamin Smedes, Jr., Abraham Smedes, Jr., James G. Graham. Proved, August 16, 1781, before Joseph Gasherie, Surrogate.
Page 249. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MORRIS, of Ehynbeck Precinct, Duchess County, yeo- man, being sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Jacobus Morris, £5 for his birthright. I leave to my four sons, Jacobus, John, Abraham, and Isaac, the farm, land and buildings, where I now live. To be sold to any one of them that will bid the highest or pay the highest price, and the money to be divided among them; Also all my personal estate, my bonds, and chattels, in whatsoever part of the world it may be. But they are to pay to my daughter Anattje, wife of Johanis Van Vredenburgh, £40. I make my four sons, executors. My son that shall possess my farm shall pay the yearly rent."
Dated June 22, 1779. Witnesses, Peter Westfall, John Wells, Jr., Zacharias Weydman. Proved, Oc- tober 4, 1781.
Page 251. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JUSTUS WILSON, of Amenia Precinct, Duchess County. I order all debts and funeral expenses paid. I leave to my well beloved and dutiful wife Elizabeth one-third of my lands and tenements and one-third of my movable estate, to be at her disposal forever; Also all house- hold goods and furniture. I leave to my beloved
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brothers, Samuel, Andrew, and Thomas, two-thirds of my real and movable estate after all debts are paid. I make my wife and my brother Thomas, executors." Dated April 10, 1781, " and in the 5th year of Ameri- can Independence." Witnesses, Samuel Thompson, James Reynolds, Stephen Herrick, of Amenia, carpen- ter. Proved, May 18, 1781.
Page 252. — " In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these Presents that I, HARMANUS GARDENEER, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, yeoman, being of perfect mind, do make this my last Will and Testament, April 14, 1761, in the First year of our Sovereign Lord George the Third, King, etc. I direct all debts to be paid. All my personal estate I leave to my seven daughters and to the children of my deceased daughter Mary [names not given]. I leave to my two sons, Harmanus and David, all my real estate. I do order that my wife Antie shall be clothed and maintained out of the estate left to my sons. I make my sons, executors."
Witnesses, Philip Ver Planck, Anna Maria Ver Planck, Philip Ver Planck, Jr. Proved, October 9, 1 781, upon oath of Catharine Ver Planck and Gertruyd Ver Planck as to handwriting of witnesses.
Page 253.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID FLINN, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County, being of sound mind. My executors are to collect all money due to me and pay all debts. And all the rest of my estate I leave to my two cousins, Zebulon Mills and Jacob Mills, sons of Hezekiah Mills. I make my uncle, Hezekiah Mills, and my friend, Thomas Stilwell, both of Charlotte Precinct, executors."
Dated May 9, 1781. Witnesses, Richard Amberman, James Weeks, Thomas Stilwell. Proved, October 10, 1781.
Page 254.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, CHRIS- TINA GOES, of the Precinct of Kinderhook, in Albany
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County, widow, being in an ill state of health. I leave to my two daughters, Jane, wife of Cornelius J. Se- bring, and Jocyna, wife of Thomas Willbeck, all my apparell. I leave to my two younger children, Laurens D. Goes and Dirck Goes, all the rest of my personal estate which is in my possession, and what is yet un- divided, as widow of my husband ; Also what has come to me from my late father, Peter Van Alen. I make my brother-in-law, Luykas J. Goes, and my friend, Henry Van Schaak, executors."
Dated May 2, 1776. Witnesses, John D. Goes, Joan- nis Goes, Elizabeth Huyck. Proved, November 20, 1781. At that time Henry Van Schaak had "been sent within the Enemies Lines, by a law of the State, and is totally disabled from being an executor, and Luykas Goes had resigned." Letters of Administra- tion are granted to the two sons.
Page 255. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAS JONES, of Duchess County, yeoman. After all debts are paid, I leave to Gilbert Coregain two cows, one pair of two-year-old steers, thirty bushels of wheat, 8 sheep, and a two-year-old mayr. I leave to my wife [not named] eight cows, one yoke of oxen, a four- year-old heifer, three jades, and all the rest of my goods and estate during her life. I leave to Ananias Jones, my brother's son, a five-year-old heifer. I leave to Mary Jones, my brother's daughter, a two-year-old heifer and three sheep. I leave to the eldest son of my brother, Nathaniel Jones, five shillings. I make my brother, Samuel Jones, and John Rhoads, both of Duchess County, executors."
Dated April 20, 1781. Witnesses, James Ehoads, Mary Shaw, spinster, Hannah Porst. Proved, No- vember 3, 1781, upon oath of Mary Shaw and William Nelson as to handwriting of witnesses, etc.
Page 256. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH SIMSON, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County, being
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sick. I direct all debts to be paid in some convenient time. I desire that afte,r my just debts are paid, that the remainder of my substance and cash may be put in the hands of my wife, so long as she continues my widow, until my children are of lawful age. And then one-third to my wife and the rest to my son and daugh- ter, my son to have one-fourth more than my daughter [not named]. I make my honored father, Joseph Simson, Sr., and my brothers, Peter and James Sim- son, executors." ,
Dated September 17, 1781. Witnesses, Ananias Cooper, Alexander B. Thompson, Frederick Haver. Proved, November 1, 1781.
Page 258. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, BENIGNA SEBILLA BERKENMYER, of the County of Albany, wid- ow, being sick and weak, August 1, 1778. I leave to Thomas Hicks, son of my niece, Charlotte Hicks, my negro boy ' Abraham.' And all the rest of my estate, should there be any left after my debts are paid, I leave to the children of my niece, Charlotte Hicks, and the grandchildren of my sister, Susanah Hurtin, de- ceased. I make my dear friends, Coenradt Flake, Francis Hardeeck, and Johannes Van Loon, Jr., and Henry Van Hoesen, executors."
Witnesses, John Van Loon, Jr., Harmanus Bout, Coenradt Flake, of Loonenburgh, merchant. Proved, September 14, 1781, before John De Peyster.
[NOTE. — The testatrix was the widow of Eev. Willem Christoph Berkenmyer, Lutheran minister at Loonenburgh (now Athens, Greene County) for many years. He died in 1764, and his will is in Liber 25, page 57. The will is evidently written by the testatrix herself, and many Dutch words are interpolated, indi- cating an imperfect knowledge of the English lan- guage. She was the daughter of Eev. Mr. Joshua Kocherthal.— W. S. P.]
Page 259. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM CYPHER, of Poughkeepsie Precinct, Duchess County,
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being sick. I leave to my wife Nelle all my estate, real and personal, during her being my widow, to maintain and bring up all my children in such a man- ner as my estate will afford, and she is to take advice and counsel of my executors therein. If she marries she is to relinquish all claim to my real estate, and my executors are to allow her one-third of the per- sonal estate. I leave to my eldest son, David, my longest gun and a sword and belt for his birthright. I leave to my children, David, William, Lodwyck, Elizabeth, wife of Carel Hoffman, Margaret, Altie, Annettie, and Sarah, all my estate. My executors may sell all estate after the death or marriage of my wife or when my youngest child is of age. I make my son-in-law, Carel Hoffman, and my friends, John Concklin and Teunis Tappen, and my son David, when 21, executors."
Dated January 30, 1760. Witnesses, Henry Living- ston, Eoelof Westervelt, Job Concklin. Proved, Janu- ary 10, 1764. Confirmed by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Probate, October 16, 1781.
Page 260. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MAT- THEWS BLANSHAN, of Bloomingdale, Precinct of Hur- ley, in Ulster County. I direct all debts to be paid out of personal property within six weeks. I leave to my oldest son, Johannis, my Large Dutch Bible for his birthright. If it should please God to call me out of this world before my daughter Brackey is 18, and she, my said youngest daughter, be without as much education as to enable her to read the Holy Scriptures, either in English or Dutch, then she shall receive the sum of £30 in lieu of such education, and over and above her share in my estate. I leave all the remain- der of my real and personal estate to my six children, Johannis, Jacob, Matthews, Anattie, Catharine, and Brackey. I make my three sons, Johannis, Jacob, and Matthews, and my son-in-law, Simon Frere, execu- tors."
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Dated April 21, 1770. Witnesses, Samuel Lefevre, Jacob Lefevre, John Cantine, of Marbletown, Gabriel Ellison. Proved, September 29, 1781.
Page 262. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN UPHAM, of Claverack, in Albany County, being very sick. It is my express will and desire that my well beloved wife Wintie shall remain and be Master of all my estate, real and personal, during her being my widow. I leave to my son John my gun as a birth- right, he being my heir at law. I leave to my son John all my real estate, 'dwelling house, barn, barracks, and buildings situate at Claverack and elsewhere. After the death of my wife, I leave all the rest of my estate to all my children, Erne, Magdalene, Gestis, Mary, Elizabeth, Bata, Susanna, and John. I make my wife Wintie and Richard Esselstyn and Jacobus Phillip, Michael Horton and John Price, executors."
Dated April 10, 1777. Witnesses, Richard Morris, attorney, David Spoor, Lewis Morris, 3d, Gent. Proved, October 16, 1778.
Page 263. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAH GILBORT, of Gray Court, in Orange County, being in good and sound mind. I leave to my true and loving wife Hannah all my real estate so long as she lives and remains my widow, and then my estate to be divided into six parts : To Mary and her two children ; To Elizabeth and her children ; To Calip and his three children; To Hannah Breasted, to have the whole in her hands for her children, that is, their share; To Sarah Person and Bethia Seeley. My grandson, Gil- bert Seeley, is to have £10 beyond his share, to be put at interest till he is of age. I leave to my grand- son, Josiah Breasted, a black colt. To Bethia Seeley a cow, when she demands it. Elizabeth Persen and Hannah Persen shall pay to James Davisson Seeley £10. I leave to Abby Gilbert a pair of large silver buckles, and to Martha Gilbert another pair. I leave to my three grandsons all my wearing apparell, their
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names being Josiah Breasted, James Davisson Seeley, and Gilbert Seeley. I leave to my wife all the house furniture for a room, and a bed. Likewise Mrs. Seeley is to have a looking Glass and a great wheel and a small wheel. All the rest of my movable estate to be sold at discretion of my executors, and they are to pay funeral expenses and all debts, and if there be not enough of movables, they must get it out of my fast estate, and if more, it must be shared among my heirs. I make Silas Person, of Hamptonburgh, and my wife Hannah, and Birdseye Youngs, executors."
Dated September — , 1781. " A tract of land in Haverstraw mountains, joining a pond, in either the Cheesequakes Patent or the Wawayanda Patent, a right in common of 200 acres, to be sold, to discharge debts, either at Publick or private sale, at discretion of my executors." Witnesses, Philip Doyle, school- master, John Carpenter, Jonas Seeley. Proved, Oc- tober 10, 1781.
Page 265. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL WEIGHT, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Eachel the use of my farm and all personal estate during her widowhood, and after her death to my sons, Daniel, Micajah, and James. The land which I purchased of George Booth, where Nathaniel Under- bill now lives, is to be sold by my executors. I leave to my seven daughters, Sarah, Hannah, Esther, Fanne, Miloson [Millicent], Eachel, and Phebe, £40 each when of age. I make my wife Eachel, and her brother, Ste- phen Horton, and my eldest son, Daniel, executors."
Dated February 18, 1777. Witnesses, William Adee, Moses Travis, Israel Barker, of Amiwalk.
Codicil. " I, Daniel Wright, have a mind to make some alterations by way of Codicil. I leave to my two sons, Micajah and James, what I left to my son Daniel, who is deceased, except £40, to his daughter, Gloriana Wright. All the rest of my will to stand."
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Dated The 3d day of the 3d month, 1781. Witnesses, William Adee, Jacob "Wright, John Hallock. Proved, April 26, 1781, before Kichard Hatfield, Esq.
Page 266. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELISHA COVERT, of Cortlandts Manor, being sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my daughter Sarah a feather bed and furniture. To my daughter Dorothy a bed and curtains, smoothing irons, iron pot, kettles, and a cup- board. I leave to my daughter Mary £200, to be put at interest for her maintainance. My executors are to sell all estate, and pay the proceeds to my daugh- ters, Phebe, wife of Jesse Nelson, Elizabeth, wife of William Horton, Tamar, wife of Peter Warren, Han- nah, wife of John Teed, Sarah, and Dorothy. I make my friends, Jesse Nelson, of Duchess County, and Benjamin Field, executors."
Dated September 23, 1779. Witnesses, "William Oakley, Jonathan Hart, Isaac Hatfield. Proved, July 14, 1781.
Page 268. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC COVERT, of the Manor of Cortlandt, Westchester County, being sick. I leave to my wife Mary a side saddle and the best horse on the farm, and all house- hold goods, and her choice of the negro wenches, and one-half of the remainder of my movable estate, and the use of both places while she remains my wid*ow. If my wife marries, she is to quit the place where I live, and she is to have the use of the place where John Lyon lives during her life. I also give to my wife one-half of my movables without doors. I leave to Elizabeth Lamoreux £10. To Phebe Travis, widow, £10. If my wife marries, the place where I now live and the negroes and the rest of my movable estate to be sold and divided between my wife and my three brothers, Luke Covert, Abraham Covert, and Eli'sha Covert. My executors are not to put up the negroes at public sale, but to sell them to as good masters as
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they can get. I make my well beloved, true, and trusty friends, my wife Mary and Elisha Covert, executors." Dated May 4, 1780. Witnesses, Henry Purdy, Isaac Hatfield, Mary Covert. Proved, August 8, 1781.
Page 269.—" I, DAVID HOETON, of the White Plains, in Westchester County, being sick and weak. My ex- ecutors are to pay all debts as speedily as can be after • my decease. I leave to my wife Billecha £100 and a good bed, with its furniture, to be her own forever. I leave to my son Daniel £5, over and above what he has already had. I leave to my daughter Rebecca £16, over and above what she has already had. I leave to my granddaughter, Mary Hosier, £20 and a bed. My executors are to sell all the rest of my estate at vendue as soon as can well be, and divide the pro- ceeds among my five sons, WTilliam, Thomas, Joseph, Daniel, and John, except £20 less to William, which he has already had. My wife is to have all the linen in the cupboard, besides what I have given her. I make my son Daniel and my friend, Robert Graham, executors."
Dated the " 9th day of the First month, called Janu- ary," 1775. Witnesses, John Hosier, Hannah Hosier, Benedict Carpenter. Proved, July 30, 1781.
Page 270. — " In the name of God, Amen, May 15, 1780. I, JOHANNES CLEMENTS, of Beekmans Precinct, Duchess County, being of old age and weak in body. I will that my funeral charges and all my just debts and my son, Tobias Clements, be paid for my board and living. All the rest of my estate I leave to my daughter Gate, late wife of Deliverance Mabey, my son Thomas, my son Tobias, my daughter Rachel, wife of Gideon Hall, my son Peter, and to my three grand- children, Thomas, Mariche, and Cornelius Clements, children of my son John, deceased. I leave to my two grandchildren, William and Gabriel Strang, the chil- dren of my daughter Hannah, deceased, wife of Ga-
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briel Strang, one-seventh of my estate. I make my son Tobias, executor."
Witnesses, Jesse Oakly, William Hall, Daniel White- head. Proved, December 3, 1781.
Page 271. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM VAN TASEL, of Duchess County, in Phillips Pre- cinct, farmer, being sick. I leave to my wife Esther all my estate, real and personal, while she remains my widow, and after her death to Isaac Van Tasel, whom I have taken as my son, who now lives with me. If my wife marries, she is to have one-third of my estate and Isaac Van Tasel two-thirds." Joseph Bard, John Lickly, Esther Van Tasel, executors.
Dated October 31, 1781. Witnesses, Philip Steen- back, Isaac Odle (Odell). Proved, December 27, 1781.
Page 272. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 10, 1781. I, EGBERT CLINCH, of Schenectady, being of perfect mind. I leave to my eldest son, Ralph, one Spannish Milled Dollar, wherewith he must be satis- fied, and make no further pretence or demand to any part of my estate by right of Primogeniture. I leave to my second son, Benjamin, one dollar. I leave to my dear and loving wife all the rest of my estate, real and personal, to dispose of, by the counsel and advice of my executors, for herself and my four other chil- dren, Rebecca, Thomas, Elizabeth, and Euretta. If either of my sons should be in want, my wife shall assist them as she may think proper. If either of my daughters get married, my wife is to give them an outset of as great value as she may be able without disturbing or distressing herself. If my wife Hannah marries, the whole is to be divided between her and my four younger children, Rebecca, Thomas, Eliza- beth, and Euretta. I desire that, as long as my brother-in-law, Mr. John Vernon, shall choose that his little daughter Polly, now living with me, shall continue, she shall live with my wife. I make Mrs.
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John Brown, and Mr. James Ellice, and my wife Han- nah, executors."
Witnesses, Harmanus Bradt, Henry Glen, "William Van Ingen. Proved, December 21, 1781.
Page 274.— "The last Will and Testament of EPHKAIM PALMER, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County, being sick. All debts to be paid and money due to me to be collected. I leave to my wife Rachel one-third of my homestead farm, except three acres in the northeast corner, and one-third of all my mov- able estate, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son Silvanus a piece of land which lyes in the northeast corner of my homestead farm, being three acres and sixty rods ; Also a horse and my oldest sad- dle, six sheep, besides what he has already had. The said piece of land is to run thirty rods north and south and eighteen rods east and west. I leave to my son Uriah all the remainder of my homestead farm, be- sides what I have already given him. And he is to maintain my son Ephraim in a decent manner during his life. As likewise Uriah is to pay out £5 apiece to each of these garls, Gehannah, Dorkes, and Rebecca, when he is 23 years of age. I also leave him the one- third of my farm given to my wife, after her decease. I leave to my daughter Abigail £5, besides what I have given her. To my daughter Rachel £7. To my three daughters, Gehannah, Dorkes, and Rebecca, each a bed and one cow and six sheep. I make my brothers, Nehemiah Reynolds and Edward Palmer, executors."
Dated December 10, 1774. Witnesses, David Husted, Reuben Palmer, Silvanus Dewel, Jr. Proved, January 19, 1782. (The witnesses were Quakers.)
Page 276.—" New York, August 13, 1771. I an in a bead stete of hillt, and have no time to spend my time for world eafers, but intind a vill mey eastete acordin as folios. To my dere father and moder I will and bestow my place laying at Hopvill [Hopewell] and all
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my horses and my negor boy, and lickvis bestow the goods that I have at Fishkill in my store there. To my brother Abraham and my sister Antye all my bonds, notes, and books to pay debts, and divide the rest between them. But I allow Abraham for his trouble in collecting the money. I further desire that after my death you vill remove to my father's old place and enjoy it, if it be your minds. I leave to my dear sister Sally a bond against Philip Ver Planck of £80. But mind, if Col. Lott shall make any demands upon my estate, don't allow one farthing. If Mr. Scott shall tell you it were best, don't mind it, but take course of the Law. Dear brother must have my wearing apparell. So no more but Love and Friend- ship. STEPHEN DUEYEE."
Witnesses, Luke Kierstede, Peter De Eiemer. Proved in Duchess County,. February 6, 1782, before Gilbert Livingston, Esq., upon oath of Dr. Lucas Kier- stede, of Kingston, Ulster County. Abraham Duryee was made executor, but resigned, and Letters of Administration were granted to Abraham Duryee, Abraham Duryee, Jr., and Peter I. Montfort, all of Eombout Precinct, Duchess County.
[NOTE. — The will is, a most remarkable example of bad spelling and strangely mixed ideas. — W. S. P.]
Page 277. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN PINE, of the Fishkill, in Duchess County, being weak in body. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Joshua, my tract of land whereon he now lives at Cow Neck, on Long Island, being 35 acres, with all buildings, etc. ; And a negro man, Isaac, now with him. I leave to my son Sylvanus the house where he now dwelleth at Fishkill, and six acres of land ad- joining the main road before his door and surrounding his house. I also leave him one-half of the farm I now live on, and one-half of the grist mill and orchard. I leave to my son Philip one-half of my farm where I now dwell, and one-half of my grist mill, barn, and
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orchard. The house and barn to be valued by two neighbors, and Philip is to pay to Sylvanus one-half the value directly after in cash. I leave to my daugh- ter, Abigail Bailey, a negro wench and £280. My sons, Sylvanus and Philip, shall pay to my son Joshua and my daughter Abigail £210. I leave to my daugh- ter Abigail my silver tankard and spoons. I leave to my son Philip six Shillings of Patent Eight in the Town of Hempstead, on Long Island. I leave to my son Joshua one-half of my undivided lands in Hemp- stead, and the other half to my sons, Sylvanus and Philip. All the rest I leave to my four children. I make my friend and brother-in-law, John Carman, and Cornelius Van Wyck, executors."
Dated August 19, 1765. Witnesses, James Duncan, Henry Buys, James Bailey. Proved, November 27, 1781, upon oath of James Duncan, Esq., " now of Duchess County, but late of Queens County, Long Island." The executors died before the will was proved, and Letters of Administration were granted to Joshua Pine, " miller, formerly of Hempstead, Long Island, but now of Eombout Precinct, in Duchess County."
Page 278. — " I, ELISHA AKIN, of Pawlings Precinct, Duchess County, being sick, April 11, 1777. I leave to my son Thomas the farm on which he now liveth, and which I purchased of Timothy Dakin. I leave to my sons, Timothy and James, all my homestead farm and all cattle and farming utensils, and they shall pay to my son Abraham £160, and to my two daughters, Euth Sheldon and Sarah Briggs, £25 each, and to my three youngest children £10 each. And to my wife Sarah £10, and to my four daughters, Euth Sheldon, Sarah Briggs, Margaret Akin, and Olive Akin, each one good cow and a good bed. And to my youngest son, Murray Akin, a good horse and saddle, worth £25, and he is to be put to a trade. I leave all my lands in the Hampshire Grants to all my children. I
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make my trusty friends, Jonathan Akin and Timothy Akin, executors."
Witnesses, Edward Briggs, Wilber Wood, Murray Lester. Proved, January 11, 1782.
Page 280.— "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all People by these Presents that I, JOHANNES VAL. Douw, of Albany County, being weak and sick in body, am minded to dispose of my temporal estate with which God has blessed me, De- cember 13, 1777. I will that after my decease my son Cornelius shall have £20 for his birthright. I leave to my son Cornelius all my real and personal estate, my house and lot in Albany, and all my lots in Sche- nectady, and all my right I have in Sandgate, and all other lands and tenements of whatever nature. I will that my daughter, Margaretje Douw, shall have a Christianlike and decent maintainance, such as her defects require. I also give her all her mother's wear- ing apparell. And she is to be maintained by my son Cornelius, and if he refuses or neglects, then I leave her £600. I make my son Cornelius and my nephew, Valckert Oothout, executors."
Witnesses, Hendrick Bogert, carpenter, Henry Oot- hout, Jr., John Jost Zabriskie. Proved, January 28, 1782.
Page 281. — " I, AGRIPPA MAETIN, of Pawlings Pre- cinct, Duchess County, cordwainer, being in health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Susannah a riding beast that was formerly hers, and the use of my estate for her support and the bringing up of my children. And when they are of age she is to have the use of one-third for life. I leave to my sons, Daniel, Agrippa, and James, a certain tract of land in the Oblong, adjoining the farm that was formerly my father's. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children, Daniel, Agrippa, James, Esther, Sarah, Su- sannah, and Mary, when of age. I make my respected
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and trusty friends, Isaac Sheldon, Thomas Sheldon, John Hoey, 2nd, Jr., executors."
Dated August 15, 1778. Witnesses, Daniel Lake, John Marsh, Daniel Marsh. Proved, February 11,
1782.
Page 282. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, MAT- THETJS VAN KETJEEN, of the Precinct of Poughkeepsie, in Duchess County, being sick and weak. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife, Saletija Van Keuren, £100 and all household furniture during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my eldest son, Tjerck, £80. To the heirs of my second son, Cornelius, deceased, £20, allowing the eldest heir two shares. I leave to my third son, Abra- ham, £50. To my fourth son, Benjamin, £40. To the heirs of my eldest daughter, Margaret Lawson, deceased, £20, the eldest male heir to have two por- tions. I leave to my second and last daughter, Mary Lawson, £50. All the rest of my estate I leave to my youngest son, Mattheus, and make him executor."
March 13, 1781. Witnesses, Cornelius Brewer, Thomas Dearing. Proved, December 29, 1781.
Page 284. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 28, 1776. I, EVERT HERMANSE, of Bhinebeck Precinct, Duchess County. I leave to my dearly beloved wife, Ackamanchee Hermanse, and to my sister, Elizabeth Hermanse, all my real and personal estate that re- mains after my debts are paid, and I make them executors."
Witnesses, Andries P. Heermanse, George Heer- manse, John Coates. Proved, February 9, 1782.
Page 285. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHAN- KIS FINGER, of the Manor of Livingston, in Albany County, State of New York. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son Michael one milk cow, or in lieu thereof the sum of £4 hard money, either gold or sil- ver, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I also leave to
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the children of my son Michael £15 each, in like hard money. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Hendrick B. Smith, £21 hard money and one negro wench child named Suze, aged three years. I leave to my son David £21. To my sons, Jacob, Coenrat, and Petrus, each £21, and to each of them a gun, and , to Petrus my sword, powder horn, and Psalm Book. To my daughter Anna, wife of Jacob Blass, £21. To Johannis Blass, son of my late daughter Catharine, late wife of Peter M. Blass, £21. All the rest I leave to my children, David, Coenrat, Jacob, Petrus, Anna, and Elizabeth. All my estate to be divided in six weeks. I make my sons, David, Coenrat, and Jacob, and iny friend, Dirck Jansen, executors."
Dated August 12, 1779. Witnesses, Neal McFall, Albertus Simon, Josias Lup. Proved, February 13, 1782.
Page 287. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOBUS QUICK, of Bochester, in Ulster County, April 24, 1777. I leave to my oldest son, Jacobus, all my horses, cows, sheep, wagons, slays, and my bed and bedding. I leave to my daughter Johannah £40. To my daugh- ter Magery £80. To my daughter Elizabeth £60, pro- vided she takes the two bonds of her son out of her share. I leave to my son Petrus £200. I leave to my son Jacobus all that piece of land yet unsold; also my Bible, and my pots, tongs, shovel, and hand irons. The sums bequeathed are to remain unpaid for six years, and then the legacies are to be paid in the order named, with one year's interval between them. I leave to my grandson, Jacob Quick, my gun. To my son Jacobus one cloth coat, Jacket, and breeches of black ; likewise my Beaver Hatt. I leave the rest of my apparell to my sons, Jacobus and Petrus, and I make them executors. I make my friend, Richard Davis, overseer."
"Witnesses, Cornelius Hoornbeck, Jr., Eichard Davis, Friederich Schoennig. Proved, January 16, 1782.
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Page 288.—" In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three distinct persons, but one God. I, JEDEDIAH DEAN, of the Precinct of New Paltz, Ulster County. I leave to my three sons, Gideon, Jedediah, and Isaac, all my real estate, houses, and lands. I leave to my wife Ariontyea the use of all so long as she remains my widow, and if it should so happen that she shall marry another husband, then she shall only have the sum of ,£14 yearly out of my estate. My estate is to be appraised by two men, one chosen by my three sons aforesaid and the other by my three daughters, and for every hundred pounds the estate shall be valued at my sons are to pay £10. And I leave the same and all my household furniture to my son Abraham and my daughters, Jenny Ellsworth, Elizabeth Woolsey, and Mary Laroe. I leave to my two sons, Jonathan and Daniel, ten shillings, but no legacies are to be paid until three years after my wife's decease. It is also agreed by my wife that all the debts and legacies due me in this state or in the Jerseys are to be applied to pay my just debts. I make my sons, Gideon, Jedediah, and Isaac, execu- tors."
Dated July 20, 1781. Witnesses, Dr. Benjamin Ely, Simon Doian, Andreas Dubois, Jr. Proved, November 17, 1781.
Page 290. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, NATHAN COOLEY, of the Precinct of Cornwall, Orange County, November 25, 1781. I order all my household furni- ture of every kind, except my wife's bed and my daughter Hannah's bed. to be sold at public vendue at the end of one year, and the money used to pay debts. All my stock to be sold, except one yoke of oxen and my black mare and grey horse, which are to be left on the farm for my son Nathan and his mother to carry on the business of farming, as long as they can agree to live together. If they cannot agree, my ex- ecutors are to sell the creatures and bind mv son
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Nathan to a trade, and to rent two-thirds of my farm till my son Nathan is of age, and pay the rent to my three daughters, Mary, Hannah, and Experience. I leave to my wife Keziah one-third of my farm and the best room in my house, and a cow, and the furni- ture. I leave to my daughter Hannah one cow and a bed. To my son Nathan my best suit of wearing apparell and my great coat. I leave to my son Justus my second best suit. My family are to live together on my farm for one year. And at the end thereof I order that my wife's daughter Peniner shall have no more privilege in my house. I leave to my wife <£20 for the use of her daughter Peniner. All flax, hogs, and grain to be for my family. My son Daniel is to be bound to a trade. I leave to my son Nathan my farm where I live, subject to the above terms. I make my wife, and my brother-in-law, John Carpenter, and Johanes Moffatt, executors."
Witnesses, George Duryea, Garrett Duryea, Enos Ayres. Proved, January 22, 1782.
Page 292. — (Written in the German language.) " In Namen Gottes, Amen. I, PETER SCHEBP, in the Camp, in Albany County, being somewhat sick. I direct all things to be done in a Christianlike and orderly way. As to the goods which God has blessed me with, I direct all debts to be paid. I give to my son John for his birthright two half Johannes. I leave to my son Petrus all my real estate as it may be found in my deeds or documents, with house, barn, gardens, and orchard, to him and his heirs forever. And within three years he shall pay £80 to my son George, and £30 to my daughter Maria, wife of Peter Wisner, and £30 to my daughter Gertie, wife of Frederick Maul, and £30 to my daughter Margareta, and £30 to the three children of my daughter Catharina, late wife of Philip Rockefeller, viz., Petrus, Eva, and Catharina. My daughter Margaretta shall dwell in my dwelling house while she remains unmarried. I
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leave to my son Petrus '£20 hard money, and my negro Dan and my negro Donn, for which he shall pay to my daughter Maria £12. I also leave him a feather bed, with all that pertains thereto, and two horses, two cows, six sheep, and wagons and Sleighs, and harrow and plow ; Also my house clock and stove and hand irons. And he shall pay to my other five children £18. I leave to my son George my negro Bran and a horse. I learve to my daughter Maria £20 hard money. To my daughter Margareta £20 and a feather bed, two cows, six sheep, and her choice of two negro wenches. All the rest I leave to my daughter Gertie, and she shall pay £15 to my daugh- ter Maria. I leave to the three children of my de- ceased daughter Catharina £20 for their share of my negroes. All the rest of my personal estate I leave to my six children, George, Petrus, Maria, wife of Peter Wismer, Gertie, wife of Frederick Maul, Margaretta, and the three children of my daugh- ter Catharina, deceased, late wife of Philip Bocke- feller. This is my last will and Testament. I make my sons, George and Petrus, executors, and also my two good friends, Christian Philip and Hendrick Will."
Dated December 13, 1780. Witnesses, Johannes Peter Euss, Abraham J. Delamater, farmer, Gerhard Daniel Cock, minister of the Gospel. Proved, Febru- ary 20, 1782. .
Page 294.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, GOD- FREY SHOMAKER, of Claverack District, Albany County, being sick and weak, June 3, 1781. I leave to my wife Anna Maria the use of all my estate during her widow- hood. I leave to my son Henry five dollars, over and above for his birthright. All the rest of my estate I leave to my eight children, Henry, Elizabeth, Margaret, Catharine, Johanes, John Mathias, Hannah, and God- frey. I make George Lown and Johannes Stall, ex- ecutors."
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Witnesses, Johan George Gobel, Wijnant Mantil, Martin Belong. Proved, February 9, 1782. " I make my good friend, Lawrence Hogaboom, overseer."
Page 295. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CONRAD EEITSEK, of the Manor of Livingston, Albany County, being very sick. I give and bequeath to Anna Stall (in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have to said Anna Stall) £100. I leave to my nephew (by way of affinity), Hendrick Stall, Sr., all my estate, real and personal. I make Samuel Ten Broeck and Antonius Sneider, executors."
Dated May 5, 1778. Witnesses, Eichard McMullen, Casper Hamm, William Lee. Proved, February 6, 1782.
Page 296.— "This 22 day of the 5 month, 1781. I, JOSEPH DAVIS, of Beekmans Precinct, in Duchess County, being of a sound disposition in mind and memory. I direct all debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to my wife Jemima my sorrel mare and newest side saddle, and best bed and its furniture, and large looking glass, one cow, platters, plates, spoons, and my coarse round table, and the use of one- third of my estate during her widowhood. I leave to my son Joseph such a part of my movable estate as will make him equal to my other two sons, Abner and David. The legacy left to him by his grandmother is to be part of this bequest. I also leave him my sorrel mare. I leave to my son Abner, when he is 21, a cow and silver teaspoons. To my son David, when he is 21, one cow and one silver spoon. To my daughter Mary, when 18, a new bed and furniture, one cow, one tablespoon, copper kettle, and £30 in gold or silver. I leave all the rest to my three sons, Joseph, Abner, and David. I make my wife Jemima, Joseph Davis, and Robert Moon, executors."
Witnesses, Joseph Clapp, John Lee, William Moore. Proved, February 22, 1782.
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Page 298. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHX CARPENTER, of Fredericksburgh, in Duchess County, yeoman, being weak in body. I leave to my wife Han- nah all my estate, both real and personal, during her widowhood. I leave to my grandson, Caleb Carpenter (son of Gabriel Carpenter), £50. To my grandson, Benjamin Carpenter (son of Ame Carpenter, wife of Caleb Carpenter), £50. To my grandson, Joseph Crane (son of Thamar, wife of John Crane), £100. To my grandson, Joseph Lewis (son of Sarah, wife of Henry Lewis), £100. I leave all the rest to my daugh- ters, Ame, wife of Caleb Carpenter, Thamar, wife of John Crane, and Sarah, wife of Henry Lewis. I ap- point my trusty friends, Caleb Carpenter and John Crane, executors."
Dated October 31, 1777. Witnesses, Caleb Carpen- ter, John Crane, Henry Lewis. Proved, December 21, 1781, before Gilbert Livingston, Esq.
[NOTE. — Fredericksburg is the eastern part of Put- nam County.— W. S. P.]
Page 299.—" In the name of God, Amen, this 19 of January, 1776. I, JOSIAH GILBERT, of Salem, in West- chester County, being in perfect mind and sensible of my duty respecting setting my house in order. I direct all just and righteous debts to be paid. I leave to my children, Gilbert, Nathan, and Lois, during their lives, the following tracts of land, viz., 50 acres 2 roods and 8 rods lying east of the grist mill, and 9 acres 2 roods and 30 rods of land lying east of Ephraim Gil- bert's, and my home lot, 12 acres and 12 rods, and a lot above the bridge by the great meadows, being 14 acres 27 rods, and the Great Hill east of my house, with the barn, 26 acres 3 roods 15 rods, and the land I had of Matthew Bouton, 7 acres, with the meadow adjoining, and 66 acres lying south of Nehemiah Steb- bins. I also leave them three good beds, with proper furniture, and 3 cows, 1 horse, 10 sheep, a yoke of oxen. The rest of my movables to be sold at public
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vendue, and out of the proceeds I leave £60 to my daughter, Elizabeth Bouton. All the remainder of my estate and all my lands about the round pond in Con- necticut I leave to all my sons, viz., Nathan, Abijah, Ephraim, Benajah, and Jacob. After the death of Nathan and Lois, I leave all the movable estate which they improved to all my sons, except £40 to my daugh- ter, Elizabeth Bouton, or her daughter, Lois Bouton, and I leave their lands as follows. The lot above the bridge by the great meadows and 10 acres of the lot by the Great Hill to my son Abijah. The rest, with the Great Hill, barn, and meadow, to my son Jacob. To my son Ephraim the lot of 9 acres 2 roods and '3(5 rods east of his house; Also 9 acres off the lot west of Ephraim's. The rest of the tract, being 41 acres 28 rods, I leave to my son Benajah, and the lot I had of Matthew Bouton. The lands south of Nehemiah Stebbins I leave to my three sons, Abijah, Ephraim, and Jacob. To my son Abijah I leave 6 acres of the west end of my home lot. The rest, with my house, I leave to my son Jacob. I make my sons, Abijah and Benajah, executors."
Witnesses, Jonathan Loder, Lewis Stebbins, Solo- mon Mead. Proved, March 25, 1782.
Page 301. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, LEVI PAWLING, of Marbletown, Ulster County, Esq., being sick. After all debts are paid, I leave to my wife Helena the cellar kitchen and one-half of the back cellar so long as she remains my widow or until my executors think proper to sell my estate. In which case my four children are to find her a good room and cellar equal to the one I leave for her. I leave to my wife the bed she now makes use of, with the bedstead, covering, and curtains, half dozen chairs, the cub- board she brought with her, and the looking glass in the cellar kitchen; Also a negro man, Abraham, and a negro wench, Jin, during her widowhood, and then to my four children. My four children are to pay to
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my wife £15 yearly, and she is to have two cows and six sheep. All my estate in Marbletown is to be sold by my executors when most advantageous, and the money paid to my four children, Albert, Henry, Levi, and Margaret. I leave all personal estate to my chil- dren. All my lands in the Shawangunk Mountains I leave to my four children. So long as my wife and children shall agree to live with each other my wife is not to claim her legacies. I make my sons, Albert and Henry, executors."
Dated February 27, 1782. Witnesses, Nathan Smedes, Aldert Smedes, John Cantine. Proved, March 19, 1782.
Page 303.—" In the name of God, Amen, July 28, 3778. I, SILVENUS DUZENBERBE, of New Windsor, Ulster County, being in health. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son Samuel £10. To my three daughters £10 each. I leave to my wife Mary all the farm where we now live and all my movable estate, to her own proper use, to sell or dispose of as she shall think fit. I make my wife, and Samuel Sands, and Benjamin Westlake, executors."
Witnesses, William Gumming, Agnes Gumming, his wife, Elizabeth Westlake. Proved, March 30, 1782.
Page 304. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN Low, late of Newark, in New Jersey, but now of Al- bany County, March 15, 1774. I leave to my grand- sons, Peter and John (sons of my deceased son Cor- nelius), John Farrand, John, the son of Nicholas Low, and Jacob Farrand, all my wearing apparell. In case Peter should not return, then his part to. his brother John. I leave to my grandson, John Low, son of my son Cornelius, deceased, one of my Large Dutch Bibles, and he is to have his choice. I give to my grandson, John Low, son of my daughter, Sarah Low, my long Holland gun. I leave to my grandson, John Farrand, my other Large Dutch Bible and all my
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Dutch books on Physick. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of all the rest of my estate, and she is to pay all debts. I give full power to my wife and my son- in-law, Kilaen Van Rensselaer, to sell all my real estate in Loonenburgh and in New Jersey or else- where. And the money is to be put at interest for my wife during her life, and then all to be divided into six parts, as follows: To my daughters, Mary Van Rensselaer, Sarah Low, and Johana Franklin, and to Margaret Low, widow of my son Cornelius, and her children, Peter, Elizabeth, and John, and to my daugh- ter, Margaret Hedden, and her children, and to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of James Gray, and her chil- dren. I make my wife and my sons-in-law, Kilaen Van Rensselaer, Esq., Nicholas Low, and Hendrick An- driese Franklin, Esq., executors."
Witnesses, Abraham A. Lansingh, Christian Abrams, J. Roorback. Proved, September 27, 1774, before John De Peyster. Confirmed, April 10, 1782, by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Probate.
Page 306. — " In the name of* God, Amen. I, JOHN SMITH, of Orange County, being in a low condition, but of sound memory, as I have been for some time past. I leave to my son John 37 £ acres of land at the southwest end of the lot which I now live on, joining to his land which he lives on, which is 75 acres, which his father gave him before, making the equal half of the farm of said John Smith. I leave to my son Ed- ward the other half of my land arid my house and buildings, which is the homestead. And they are to take care of their mother and maintain her during her widowhood. I leave to my wife the choice of my negroes, and all bonds and notes due to me. And after her death the money and all household goods shall go to my six daughters. I leave to my wife two cows, one horse, six sheep, a cupboard, and a warm- ing pan. After her death, my daughter Hete is to have the cupboard and warming pan. [Rest of daugh-
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ters not named.] I leave to my son Edward my Bible. To my son John my saddle and my Beaver Hatt. My clothes I leave to my two sons. I make my wife and sons, and Thomas Halsted, executors."
Dated June 25, 1761. Witnesses, Delila Smith, wife of Elihu Smith, Joseph Jones, of Haverstraw, Adriaen Onderdonck. Proved, April 30, 1782. The affidavit of Joseph Jones states : " That John Smith having a disorder on the tongue, sent for Adriaen Onderdonck to make his will. And after he had been there some time, the said Joseph Jones was called in to witness the same, and he was informed by said Onderdonck, in the presence and hearing of said John Smith, that the within instrument was his will, to which the said John Smith made no kind of objection. And the said Delila Smith, being upon a visit to said John Smith, and was a witness without any objection. The said Joseph Jones and Delila Smith signed in their marks, as they could neither write nor read writing."
Page 308. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN HALL, of Beekmans Precinct, Duchess County, being sick. I leave to my wife two rooms in my house, and two beds, four cows, ten sheep, one black mare, and after her death the same are left to John Hall, son of Benjamin Hall. My wife is to have firewood and all the necessaries of life, to be furnished by Gideon and Benjamin Hall, and I leave to them all the farm on which I now live, to be divided east and west, and Benjamin is to have the south part and Gideon the north part. And I leave them all the stock and uten- sils, and the yoke of oxen called the staggs. I leave to William Hall the farm on which he now lives, with all buildings. I leave to my daughter Mary, wife of Daniel Ketcham, twenty shillings. To Abigail, wife of John Mott, twenty shillings. To Wait Titus, wife of Austin Titus, twenty shillings. I make Benjamin Hall, Gideon Hall, and William Hall, executors."
Dated January 22, 1782. Witnesses, Dr. Ebenezer
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Gary, Thomas Clements, Benjamin Rogers, Abner Scidmore. Proved, May 6, 1782.
Page 309. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JONA- THAN HAIGHT, of Fishkill, in Duchess County, being infirm. 1 order all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Samuel, £5, in bar to all claims as heir at law. I leave to my wife the use of all my estate dur- ing her widowhood, towards educating and bringing up my younger children. If my wife should marry before my youngest son, Jacob, is of age, the execu- tors are to divide all the estate (and what may fall to me on the death of my father, Jonathan Haight, of the Manor of Cortlandt) among my six children, Mar- tha, Samuel, Cornelius, Susan, Jacob, and Elizabeth. My executors are to pay attention to my younger chil- dren, who have not had the advantage of education, out of my estate. I make my wife Elizabeth, and my brother, Benjamin Haight, of Connecticutt, and my friends, Petrus Bogardus, William Van Wyck, and Jacob Van Voorhees, Jr., executors."
Dated August 8, 1779. Witnesses, Zacharias Van Voorhees, Thomas Skinner, Henry Schenck.
Codicil. " If either of my elder children should marry, my executors are to pay them part of my estate." Proved, May 2, 1782.
Page 311. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN LOSEE, of Duchess County, Beekmans Precinct, August 18, 1775. I leave to my wife Elenor the bed she daily lies on, and a cupboard, Chest, tea kettle, tea pot, and all tea ware, and one iron pot, called the flat pot, and a horse, saddle, and bridle, and two best cows, and the use of the big room. I leave to my son John £50, first and foremost, out of my estate. I leave to my son William £50 and a colt. All the rest of my mov- ables to be sold at public vendue, and all debts paid, and the remainder put at interest for my wife during her life, and then to dispose of it at her discretion.
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I make my wife Elenor, Stephen Van Voorhees, and Michael Vincent, executors."
Witnesses, Jacob Hasnor, Bartholomew Noxon, Jr. Proved, January 2, 1776, before Bartholomew Cran- nell. Confirmed, February 16, 1782. Michael Vincent was then the surviving executor.
Page 312. — " In the name of God, Amen, January 15, 1772, in the twelfth year of King George III. I, TOBIAS VAN DEUSEN, of Claverack, in Albany County. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Robert, £4 for his primogeniture, he being my eldest son. I leave to my son Eobert all that certain tract of woodland containing 50 morgen, and one-half of another piece of land of 6 morgen, as the same was conveyed to my father, Robert Van Deusen, deceased, by the Lord Patroon Van Rensselaer, with all build- ings. And he shall pay to my three daughters, Hyltie, Ariantie, and Mary, each £21. And to my son Johan- nis £3. I leave to my son Tobias all my estate of land where I now live, with all buildings, as the same was released to me by my brother, Mattheus Van Deusen, March 20, 174| ; Also the other half of the piece of 6 morgen. And he shall pay to my three daughters, each £37, and to my son Johannis £5. I leave to my son Johannis two certain Swamps situate at Claverack, which I purchased from the Patroon John Van Rensselaer. -All the rest of my movable estate I leave to my six children, Robert, Johannis, Tobias, Hyltie, Ariantie, and Mary. I make my three sons, executors."
Witnesses, Robert Van Deusen, Jacob Corrie, David Brouwer. Proved, January 17, 1782. David Brouwer was then the only witness living.
Page 314. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DIRCK BRINCKERHOFF, of the city of New York, in America, merchant. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Catharine one full suit of mourning and £300,
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to be paid in nine months, in lieu of dower. Whereas Christopher Abeel, late of Albany County, did by deed, dated September 16, 1771, confirm to his son, David Abeel, and to Elbert Willet and Catalina, his wife, Jacobus Abeel, and to the said Dirck Brincker- hoff, and Catharine, my wife, £ of ^V Part of a cer- tain tract of undivided land in Albany County, on the east side of the Hudson river, called Westen Hook Patent. I leave all my said part to my wife Cath- arine. But if I should sell the same, my wife is to have as much as it sold for. I leave to my son George my fowling piece with my name engraved on the barrel thereof, and my case of pistols, my silver-hilted sword, my mother-of-pearl powder horn set in silver, and all my English and Latin Books, whether Law, History, or Divinity. I leave to my wife her choice of a piece of plate out of my plate for a remembrance. I leave to my children, George, Elizabeth, and Catharine, each a piece of plate for a remembrance. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my children when of age or married. I make my brother-in-law, Theodorus Van Wyck, Esq., and my cousin, Dirck Brinckerhoff, Jr., and my two esteemed friends, Isaac Roosevelt and Garret Rapalye, executors, and they may sell or divide at discretion."
Dated July 2, 1772. Witnesses, James Van Varck, Abraham Van Wyck, Theunis Bogart. Proved, No- vember 21, 1775, in New York, before Cary Ludlow, Esq.
Confirmed by Thomas Tredwell, June 5, 1782. The probate says that the testator, Dirck Brinckerhoff, was late of Stoney Creek, in Eombouts Precinct, Duchess County, and that Dirck Brinckerhoff, Jr., was executor, but died intestate before all the estate was fully ad- ministered, and that Theodorus Van Wyck is deceased and that Isaac Eoosevelt had resigned, April 3, 1782,' and that Garret Rapalye is absent and not within the state, and that George D. Brinckerhoff, the son of the testator, had relinquished all his right as adminis-
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trator. Letters of Administration were granted to Dirck Brinckerhoff, Esq., of Eombout Precinct.
Page 316.- — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER JAY, late of Eye, in Westchester County, but now of Eombout Precinct, in Duchess County, Esquire. I leave to my executors £500, to be put at interest for my son Augustus during his life, and then to my four sons, James, Peter, John, and Frederick. I leave to my executors £1,800, to be put at interest for the support of my daughter, Eve Munro, during her life, and to my grandson, Peter Jay Munro, after my daughter's decease, and when he is 21 years old. I leave to my daughter, Anna Maricha, £1,800. All the rest of my estate real and personal I leave to my sons, James, Peter, John, and Frederick. My executors may choose men to divide my estate, but they are not instructed to do so. But it is my will that my son Peter shall have my farm at Eye at its true value. And my son John to have the choice of any one of my farms at Bedford. And that my son Frederick shall have, if he choose it, all that lot of ground and water lot late in his possession, and on which he built a storehouse, in Dock Ward, bounded north by Dock wharf, and opposite to the house late in occupation of Evert Bancker, east by Augustus and Frederick Van Cortlandt, west by John W. Vreedenbergh, and south by the river. As granted to me by the Mayor and Commonalty. I leave to all my children the house and lot in occupation of Evert Bancker, and my children are to release to my son Frederick all the privilege granted by the Mayor and Commonalty as regards water lot opposite. And whereas it is probable that my son-in-law, Eev. Harry Munro, may object, the will makes arrangements in that case. I release all my children from any indebtedness to me, but I do not release my son James from a ballance due me. My two negro women, Zilpha and Mary, in considera- tion of long service, are to have their choice of mas-
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ters among my sons. I make my sons, James, John, and Frederick, executors."
Dated January 28, 1778. " Written on two sides of six sheets of paper, sewed together." Witnesses, Will- iam Van Wyck, Theodorus Van Wyck, Jr., John Van Wyck.
Codicil. The £500 and the £1,800 left to my execu- tors are to be in Spannish Milled Dollars, at the rate of eight shillings per dollar, and I leave the said sums to my sons, John and Frederick, and my friend, Eg- bert Benson, on the same conditions.
June 22, 1780. Witnesses, William Van Wyck, Theodorus Van Wyck, George Way.
Codicil. I, Peter Jay, late of Eye, but at present of Poughkeepsie. Since making my will I have pur- chased the messuage and lot in Poughkeepsie where I now reside, late in occupation of John Davis. The same is to be considered part of my residuary estate.
September 13, 1781. Witnesses, Egbert Benson, Augustine Lawrence, James M. Hughes.
Codicil. I, Peter Jay, of Poughkeepsie, December 18, 1781. Whereas my son John is now beyond seas, I authorize the major part of my executors to divide my estate, or to sell and divide. And to the end that such division may be made in the most impartial man- ner, and to prevent even the suspicion of injustice to either of my devisees, no such partition or sale shall be made without the assent and approbation of George Clinton, Melancthon Smith, and Egbert Benson, Es- quires, whom I appoint Trustees. I give to my son James all my family portrait paintings. I leave to my son John my negro slave " Peter." I give my slave Mary to such of my children as she shall elect to live with.
Witnesses, Theodorus Bailey, student, James Kent, Anthony A. Hoffman. Proved, May 28, 1782.
[NOTE. — The testator was the progenitor of a most distinguished family. The son John was in later years Governor of the State and Chief Justice of the United
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States. The house and lot of Peter Jay in " Dock Ward " is now No. 64 Pearl street. This was given by Jacobus Van Cortlandt, in his will, to his daughter Mary, who married Peter Jay. This was a water lot, which was extended by later grants from the city. The part left to Frederick Jay was south of Front street. -W. S. P.]
Page 322. — " The last will and Testament of CALEB HAIGHT, SB., is as followeth. I, Caleb Haight, of Charlotte Precinct, in Duchess County, in my perfect mind and memory. All money due to me is to be called in by my executors, and the westermost equal half of the land whereon I now live is to be sold, and the money from said sale and the money due me is to be used to pay all debts. I leave to my wife Elizabeth one-third of the benefits arising from the remaining part of my lands and one-third of my movable estate. I leave to my son Caleb the monies remaining after debts are paid. I leave to my son Josiah £10. I leave to my son Benjamin the east half of the farm whereon I now live, and he is to pay the following legacies. I leave to my son Nathaniel £10 a year. I leave to my daughters, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Elenor, all movable estate. I make my son Josiah and Caleb Mosher, executors."
Dated April 6, 1775. Witnesses, John Nelson, Aaron Haight, Jr. Proved, November 12/1779. Con- firmed, July 1, 1782. The executors resigned, and Letters of Administration granted to Caleb Haight, Esq.
Page 323.—" In the name of God, Amen, March 25, 1782. I, WILLIAM DIETZ, of Schoharry, in Albany County, yeoman. I leave to my son William all the blacksmith tools in the shop at Schoharry for his birthright. I leave to my son, Johan Jost Dietz, a bed and bedding, and a weaving loom and the utensils thereto belonging. I leave to my son Johannes all my
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wheelwright tools. I leave to my daughter Eva a bed, with pillows, sheets, and blanket, and one green rugg, and curtains complete for a bedstead ; And my wife's blue broadcloth Cloak and black quilted petticoat, and four cows, one heifer, one horse, seven sheep, two iron pots, and all my pewter. I leave to my daughters, Marilies, wife of Hendrick Ball, and Eva, all my house- hold furniture and my wife's wearing apparell. I leave to my children, William, Johannes, Adam, Johan Jost, Eva, and Marilies, wife of Hendrick Ball, all my cattle, sheep, and hogs. I leave to my son Adam all that farm situate at Bea-ver Dam, in the Manor of Eensselaer wyck, now in his possession, and the stock of horses and cattle on the same. I leave to my other sons all the land to which I am entitled by the will of my brother, Adam Dietz, deceased, and all my wear- ing apparell. All the rest of my estate I leave to my sons, William, Johannes, and Johan Jost, and they are to pay to my daughter Marilis £50 and to my daugh- ter Eva £100, as also one decent suit of wearing apparell. And they are to pay to my two grand- daughters, the children of my deceased son, Peter Dietz, each £20. And they are to buy for my son Adam so much more blacksmith tools as to make it fit to work with, and also buy him half a ton of iron and steel. I make my sons, William and Johannes, executors."
Witnesses, David Sternbergh, Peter Vroman, Abra- ham Sternbergh. Proved, June 6, 1782.
Page 325. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSAIAS SWART, of Schoharry, in Albany County, being weak in body. All debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Tenes, £5 hard cash in right of Primogeniture. I leave to my wife Ge'rtruy, so long as she remains my widow, all the use of one-half of that farm which I have herein bequeathed to my youngest son, Bartholo- mew, until he is of age. And whether she marries or not he shall pay her annually the sum of £12, good
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hard money, for her maintainance. I leave to nay eldest son, Tenes, one-half of all my lands in Smith Dorp, on the east side of Schoharry Kill, and on the west side of Schoharry Kill the low land and one-half of the woodland in Schoharry Patent and in other Patents. I leave to my son Bartholomew the other half of said lands. As for my daughter Sarah, I have paid and satisfied her with the amount of ,£150, good silver money, and her marriage portion, and she must be satisfied therewith. I leave to Josias Clark, the heir of my deceased daughter Gertruyd, when he is of age, £100, good silver money. As for my other daughter, Steynge, I have paid and satisfied her with £150, and her marriage portion she hath also received. I leave to my daughter Maria £75. To the heirs of my deceased daughter Susannah £65. To my daughter Engel £150. To my youngest daughter, Eva, £150. I leave to my daughters all my personal estate and household goods after my wife's decease. I leave to my wife all my negroes, horses, and cattle, and she may give them to any of my children she may choose. I make my wife, and my son Tenes and Jo- hanes I. Lawyer, executors."
Dated February 22, 1781. Witnesses, Adam Smith Vroman, Daniel McMichael, William Schermerhorn. Proved, June 14, 1782, before John De Peyster Dowe, Surrogate.
Page 327. — (Written in the Dutch language.) " In de Name Godes, Amen, the 9 day of April, - — . I, MARIA WENDEI,, widow of Evert Wendel, of Schenec- tady, in Albany County, being weak in body. As re- gards my worldly estate, after all debts are paid, I leave to my brother, Isaac Truex, thirty shillings, with which he must be satisfied and rdake no further claim as heir at law. I leave to Johannes and Simon Arient- sen Vedder, the sons of Arent Vedder, my house and lot where I now live, as I received the same from my grandfather, Andries Nak. I also leave to Maria
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Arentse Vedder, daughter of Arent S. Vedder, niy negro girl Cris, who now lives with Arent S. Ved- der. I leave to Maria Eosa my gold neck chain and my gold ring. I leave to Gertruy Lambert my gold earrings and gold finger ring. I leave to my sister Susannah my wrapper and an apron and the curtains of my bed. All the rest of my real and personal estate I leave to my three sisters, Elizabeth, wife of Caleb Beek, Sarah, wife of Claas Vander Volgen, and Catalyntie, wife of Claas De Graaf. And she shall give to her daughter Maria the best or most valuable piece of plate and the best piece of my clothing. My negro Harry shall be free to sellect which of my three sisters he would like to live with. I make Claas Van- der Volgen and Andries Van Petten, executors."
Witnesses, John Henry, John P. Truax, Dirck Van Ingen. Proved, April 26, 1782.
Page 329. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, HEN- DRICUS DUBOIS, of New Paltz, in Ulster County, being sick and weak. All debts to be paid. I leave to my youngest son, Methusalem, all that my homestead, being part of my farm where I now live, containing five acres, which five acres are to begin at a stone set up on the south side of the King's road, to the north- east of my dwelling house, and is marked M. on the south side, and is 75 links distant on a S. 1 degree 45 minutes west, course, from a black oak tree, standing on the north side of the King's road, and which tree is the south corner of a lot by me conveyed to my son Hendrick, and to run from said stone S. 1, 45 W. 6 chains 24 links; Then S. 69, 45 W. 8 chains; Then N. 40, 15 W. 4, 39 to said road, and then along the same N. 59 E. 10 chains, then N. 77 E. 2 chains to be- ginning. I also leave him 95 acres, being part of my said farm on the northwest side of said road, and running southwest along said road to a lot heretofore conveyed to my son -Philip in his lifetime, and to ex- tend west to make 95 acres. With the dwelling house
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and buildings, being in all 100 acres. This is to make him equal with my other sons, they having had an equivalent. I leave to my sons, Hendricus and Methusalem, all 'the remainder of my farm and lands, and after the death of my wife Jannettie they shall pay to my two daughters and my grandchildren, here- after mentioned, £400, viz., to my daughter Tryntie, wife of Matthew Dubois, and Lea, wife of Christoffel Kierstede, each £100, and to my grandchildren, the children of my son Philip, deceased, £100, and to my grandchildren, the children of my daughter Diana, late wife of Abraham Eltinge, £100. I leave to my said children and grandchildren all personal property. I leave to my son Hendricus one bench in the church at the Grootstuck. I leave to my son Methusalem an- other bench in said church, and also in the church at Shawangunk. All the other seats I leave to my grand- children and to my daughter Rachel, wife of Johannis A. Hardenbergh. As I have already given to my eldest son, Solomon, his full proportion in helping him purchase an estate after his marriage, he is to be satisfied. I leave to my wife Jannettie the full use of my estate for life, and I make her and my sons, Hendricus and Methusalem, executors."
Dated June 21, 1774. Witnesses, Severyn T. Bruyn, Jacobus Bruyn, Jr., Johannes Bruyn. Proved, June 4, 1782.
Page 332. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH DECKER, of the Precinct of Shawangonk, in Ulster County. I leave to my seven children, Benjamin, Jacob, David, Eachel, Catharine, Elizabeth, and Jo- seph, all my farm where I now live at Shawangonk, with all the woodland thereto belonging; And all my personal estate after debts are paid, and my executors may sell enough to pay debts. I leave to my wife Eachel the income of my estate to bring up the chil- dren. I make my wife, and Jacob Smedes, Matthew Smedes, and Cornelius C. Schoonmaker, executors."
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Dated August 28, 1776. Witnesses, George Smith, innkeeper, Teunis Terwilliger, Elizabeth Smedes. Proved, June 6, 1782. Elizabeth Smedes was then the wife of John Taylor.
Page 334.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, COB- NELIUS L. BRINK, of the Precinct of Shawangonk, in Ulster County, yeoman, being sick and weak. First, I give and devise all that my farm whereon I now live, situate in Shawangonk Precinct, with all the woodland thereto belonging, and all the rest of my real estate, with all appurtenances, to my eight children, Cor- nelius, Solomon, John, Petrus, Catharina, Elshie, Lena, and Rachel; To each one-eighth. My wife Hester is to remain in full possession of all my estate, for her support and that of my children, during her life or widowhood, and my executors may sell property if advisable. I make my wife and my sons, Cornelius, Solomon, John, and Petrus, executors."
Dated February 10, 1777. Witnesses, Benjamin Van Keuren, farmer, Elizabeth Rosekrans, Cornelius Schoonmaker, farmer. Proved, June 6, 1782.
Page 335. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAH REEDEB, of Goshen, in Orange County. I direct all debts and funeral expenses to be paid. I leave to my wife Sarah one-third of my movable estate. All the rest of my estate I leave to my four sons, Samuel, Peter, Stephen, and Philip. I leave to my eldest son, Jacob, £60. All my estate may be sold by my execu- tors at discretion. I make my wife Sarah and my friend, Thomas Wickham, executors."
Dated July 12, 1768. Witnesses, Daniel Denton, Esq., Jonas Denton, Jonathan Swayze. Proved, June 29, 1782, before James Everitt, Surrogate.
Page 337. — " In the name of God, Amen, February 15, 1776. I, JACOB SEBBING, of the township of Brouck- lin, in Kings County, on the Island of Nassau, yeo-
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man, being at present pretty well and in good health. All debts to be paid. My executors are to pay to my son John ,£10 before any division, he being now my eldest son. I leave to my wife Femmetye, during her widowhood, £30 yearly, to be paid by my children and my grandson, John Suydam. And my wife is to have the choice of a room in any of my houses, and she is to have firewood from my woodland, and my execu- tors are to bring it ready cut for use at her door, and she is to have as much of my housekeeping furniture as she thinks fit, and also a negro wench to serve her during the time she remains a widow. But if she marries again, she shall have a bedstead, bed and bedding, with the furniture thereto belonging, and a negro wench, and therewith she shall quit all further pretence to my whole estate. I leave to my two sons, Jacob and Isaac, all my real estate in Broucklin, with all the appurtenances, for the sum of £3,000, which they are to pay to my children as follows : To my son John £230, in eight payments, to begin two years after my decease. I have before given to my said son John £770, so that his part of my estate is £1,000. To my son Joseph £1,000 when of age. To my daugh- ter Femmetye, wife of Eynier Suydam, £500. I have before given to her as an outset £500. The said £500 are to be paid to her in eight payments, two years after my decease. I leave to my daughter Catharina £700, £200 of it is to be for an outset, to be paid on demand. I leave to my grandson, John Suydam, £600 when of age, in three payments, and he is to be brought up and educated out of my estate until he is of age. The £770 which I have paid to my son John is to be part of his share. I make my sons, Jacob and Isaac, and my son-in-law, Rynier Suydam, executors."
Witnesses, Hendrick Suydam, Johannes E. Lott, Hendrick H. Suydam. Proved, July 29, 1782, before Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate, upon the oaths of the executors above named.
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[NOTE. — The above is an instance of a will made
before political circumstances made it necessary for
the testator to remove to another portion of the State,
and the witnesses to the will could not be produced.
-W. S. P.]
Page 340. — " In the name of God, Amen, December 10, 1769. I, EZEKIEL GRIFFIN, of Bedford New Pur- chase, in Westchester County, being very sick. I leave to my wife Ann her bed and furniture and her clothes, and my sorrel mare and her side saddle, and one cow. The rest of my movable estate is to be sold at public vendue, at the discretion of my executors, who are my sons, Ezekiel Griffin, Jr., John, and Jo- seph. And they are to pay all just debts, and the rest of the money is to be put at interest. I leave to my wife Ann £7 yearly for her support, and more if re- quired, during her widowhood. After her death or marriage, if the land whereon I now dwell, which is in dispute, be not recovered, then the money put at interest by my executors is to be divided among all my children, viz., Mary, Ezekiel, John, Jacob, Joseph, Ann, Adam, Hannah, Phebe, and Sarah. But if the land is recovered, then the said money is to go to my daughters, except £8, which I give to my grandson, John Williamson. If the land is recovered, I leave to my youngest son, Adam, one hundred acres of the south part, with the homestead, and he shall take his mother to live with him, and also my daughter Sarah, so long as they remain unmarried. And they are to have the privilege of the best room in the house, and pasture for a cow and horse, and two hogs yearly. All the rest of my land, which is one hundred acres, to be taken off the north part, I leave to my other sons, Ezekiel, John, Jacob, and Joseph."
Witnesses, William Dusberre (Dusinberre), James Marshall, Lot Saflls. Proved, June 24, 1782, before Kichard Hatfield, Surrogate, upon affirmation of James Marshall.
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Page 342.— "In the name of God, Amen, January 29 1782. I, ROBERT TOWNSEND, of the South East Precinct of Duchess County, State of New York. It is my will and desire that all just debts be paid. My body to be buried in a decent and Christianlike man- ner. I leave to my wife Anna one-third of my house and barn, and one-third of my lands on the south side thereof, running from east to west the length of my farm, during her life, and then to my son Isaac. And she is to have a privilege in my orchard for a neces- sary supply of apples, and she is to have the old mare, so called, and one cow, eight sheep, and one-half of household furniture during her life, and then to my two daughters, Eebeckah Wood and Anna Townsend. I leave to my 'granddaughters, Deborah and Rebeckah Townsend, heirs of my son, Solomon Townsend, de- ceased, ten shillings each. I leave to my son Isaac all the rest of my real estate, and if he dies without heirs, then to my two daughters. When my son Isaac is twenty-one he shall pay to my daughters, Rebeckah Wood and Anna Townsend, £30 each. My daughter Anna to be first made equal with my daughter Re- beckah, -and then the rest of my movables to be divided between them. I make David Pamer [Palmer] and Thomas Veal, both of Salem, executors."
Witnesses, Stephen Townsend, of Salem, Joshua Lea, Thomas St. John. Proved, June 4, 1782.
[NOTE.— South East Precinct of Duchess County is now the town of South East, Putnam County.— W. S. P.]
Page 344.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, SIMON TOLL, of Schenectady, in Albany County, March 7, 1776. I leave to my' eldest son, Charles H. Toll, my Large Dutch Bible and twenty shillings, New York money, for his birthright, wherewith he is to be fully satisfied as heir at law. I leave to my sons, John and Daniel, the lowermost half of my lot of land in the County of Albany, on the north side of the Scatecook
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creek, at a place called Maghquamekack, with one- half of the saw mill, and privilege of the creek and privilege of land to lay boards and logs, and they are to make good the value of one-half the saw mill to my son Jesse. I also leave to my sons, John and Daniel, all my real and personal estate in the bounds of Schenectady, except as herein given. I leave to my son Jesse the uppermost half of my lot of woodland in Albany County, on the north side of the Scatecook creek, at a place called Maghquamekack, whereon he now lives, with all the buildings, except one-half of the saw mill and one-half of the advantage of the creek. I also leave him a negro, Sam. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Farly, a negro girl, Dean, who now lives with her, and a negro boy, Kof . I leave to my daughter Alle, wife of John Mabie, a negro girl. I leave to my daughter Anneca, wife of William Kittlehum, my old negro wench Gen and a negro girl. To my daughter Effie, wife of Lodewikes Fielen, a negro wench Phillis. To my daughter Sarah, wife of Stephanus Vielen, a negro wench. I leave to my five daughters, Elizabeth, Alle, Anneca, Effie, and Sarah, all my household furniture and implements, and my wife's bodily apparell, and all horned cattle. I leave to my four daughters, Alle, Aneca, Effie, and Sarah, £300 between them. It is further my express will and order that my dear beloved wife Hester shall stay in full possession of all my estate so long as she remains my widow, she making no waste. And if any of my children shall be troublesome, and try to alter any part of my will, they shall be debarred from any share. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Farly, the £60 which I have given her some time ago to buy a lot of land of Frederick Van Petten. I make my wife Hester and my sons, John and Daniel, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Claas De Graaf, farmer, Carl H. Toll, Jr., Christopher Yates. Proved, June 28, 1782, before John De Peyster Douw, Surrogate.
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Page 345. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, OLIVER PERKINS, of Little Hoesack, in the State of New York, being sick and weak. As for my burial, I desire it may be done decent, without pomp or state. All debts to be paid. I leave to my dear and loving wife one- third of all my estate so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son Eufus ten shillings. To my son Moses ten shillings. To my son Silas ten shil- lings. To my son Oliver thirty shillings. To my son Phineas I leave one hundred acres of land. I leave to my daughter, Charity Herinton, twenty shillings. To my daughter, 'Hannah Tanner, fifteen shillings. To my daughter, Susanah Perkins, ten shillings. To my daughter, Elizabeth Prosser, ten shillings. To my daughter, Prudence Newel, one cow. To my daughter, Eunice Brown, thirty shillings. The rest of all my estate to all my sons and daughters. I make Richard Brown, executor."
Dated January 26, 1782. Witnesses, Nathaniel Niles, Nathan Tanner, farmer, Daniel Kinyon, farmer. Proved, June 2, 1782.
Page 346. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY GODWIN, of Rumbouts Precinct, in Duchess County, Being very weak in body, occasioned by the ill treat- ment of a cruel and inveterate Enemy while in their hands a prisoner of War. Having some trifling prop- erty which I would willingly dispose of in such man- ner as to prevent disputes amongst those whom I may leave behind. By Body to be buried in the following manner, To wit : That eight good and faithful friends of the glorious Cause of Liberty shall be my bearers, and only such of my relations to attend as shall always have been, and then shall be, friends to the said cause. That no ostentatious shew shall be made, but my Body buried in the most private manner in the nearest bury- ing ground adjoining to the place of my decease. And it is my will that the whole amount of my funeral ex- penses shall not exceed the sum of £5, New York Cur-
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rency. All debts due me are to be collected, and all my debts paid. I leave to my wife Catalina the use of all my estate, real and personal, during her widow- hood, and she is to maintain and educate my children until they are married or able to support themselves in a decent manner. If she marries, she is to have ,£50. I leave to my son, Abraham Gates Godwin, all my lands and tenements, and he shall pay to my three daughters, Phebe, Helena, and Henriett, £100 each, after the death or marriage of my wife. I make my wife and my trusty friend and brother, Samuel Dema- rest, executors."
Dated September 1, 1781. Witnesses, James Cooper, merchant, Adolph De Grove, Jr., Stephen Seaman.
Codicil. " If necessary for the support of my wife and children, part of my real estate may be sold. And from the proceeds, my son is to have two-thirds and my daughters one-third. I make my trusty friend and brother, Obadiah Cooper, also an executor."
Dated March 9, 1782. Witnesses, James Wills, William Brower, Daniel Le Dew. Proved, June 5, 1782, before Gilbert Livingston, Esq., Surrogate.
[NOTE. — It would seem from the above will that the sum of £5 ($12) would be considered a rea- sonable charge for funeral expenses at that time.— W. S. P.]
Page 349. — " In the name of God, Amen, September 22, 1781. I, HENRY PTJRDY, of the Manor of Cortlandt, in Westchester County, being sick and weak. I do order that my funeral charges, together with all my lawful debts, to be paid out of my movable estate. I leave to my daughter, Anne Purdy, £40, to be paid at the end of twelve months. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Covert, and to my daughter, Anne Purdy, each £85, to be paid at the end of four years. All the rest of my estate to continue in the hands of my executors until my son Henry is Twenty. Then all to be sold, and the proceeds paid to my sons,
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William, Samuel, and Henry. 1 make my three sons and two daughters, executors."
Witnesses, David Stanly, Joseph Fowler, Joseph Strang. Proved, June 6, 1782.
Page 351. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, ELIZA- BETH VAN KLEECK, of Eumbout Precinct, in Duchess County, widow, being somewhat indisposed in body. All debts to be paid in some convenient time. I leave all my estate, real and personal, to my six children, Barent, Baltus, Maria, wife of John Freer, Neeltye, wife of Peter Fieler, Elizabeth, wife of John Laroy, and Antonetta, wife of Jacob Becker. I make my son- in-law, John Freer, executor."
Dated October 8, 1772. Witnesses, John Eobinson, Jacobes Frear, of Poughkeepsie. Proved, May 17, 1782.
Page 352. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, WILL- IAM BITCHEE, JR., of Eynbeck, in Duchess County. I will and positively order all lawful debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Margree the young negro wench named Dolly. I also give to my loving wife, so long as she remains my widow, the management of my whole family, and she shall have her maintainance out of my estate during her widowhood. I leave to my son John all my real estate and a negro slave, Tom, and one span of horses, the best of such as shall be on my estate, when he shall be of lawful age. If my son die without issue, then I leave all my estate to my daughters, Catharine, Greetie, Jenny, and Cartie. When my son John is of age he shall pay £600, and this and all the rest of my estate shall be divided be- tween my wife and children. I leave to my daughter Catharine a negro, Jack. It is my will and desire that my son-in-law, John Stal, shall have one-half of the profits of my estate until my son John is of age, if he stays on the estate and manages the farm well, keep- ing it in good fence and manufacturing the said farm
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as a farmer ought to do. If they wish to hire a man on the farm, John Stal shall pay half of his wages and my estate the other half, and the Blacksmyth work must be paid in like manner. I make William Bitcher, .Jacob Schermerhorn, and Ryer Hermance, executors and guardians of my wife and children and my son John's education, which I hope they will not neglect." Dated May 10, 1779. Witnesses, Patt Hogan, Cor- nelius Schermerhorn, Jacob Stall. Proved, May 24, 1782.
Page 355. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN KNIFFEN, of Eye Neck, Westchester County, farmer, being very weak. I leave to my wife one-third of my estate, so long as she remains my widow. All the rest I leave to my children, Gilbert, Robert, Daniel, Isaac, Sarah, Phiany, Abigail, and Mary. The girls having half as much as the boys. I make my wife Fiany, and my brother, Robert Kniffen, and my eldest son, Gil- bert, executors."
Dated July 18, 1781. Witnesses, John Guion, Nich- olas Hains, Benjamin McConnell. Proved, June 8, 1782.
Page 356. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 10, 1777. I, BENJAMIN WILLBUB, of the Upper or Little Nine Partners, in Duchess County, Province of New York, being very sick. All debts to be paid, and what my bills and bonds don't make out to be raised out of my outdore movable estate. I leave to my wife Mari- bah one-third of my lands during her life, and 2 horses, 2 cows, 1 heifer calf, 10 sheep, and all house- hold goods, except one desk and one chest with a draw to it. I leave to my son William £60, to be paid by my sons, Robert and Benjamin; Also one desk and all my wearing apparell. I leave to my son Robert the west half of my farm and one chest with a draw to it. I leave to my son Benjamin the east half of my farm. I leave to my daughters, Sarah and Ruth, each ten
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shillings. I make Brittan Tallman and Clark Willbur, executors."
Witnesses, Stephen Atwater, Benjamin Atwater, Bette Wilbur. Proved, June 28, 1782. Bette Wilbur was then Bette Brownenn, wife of George Brownenn (Browning!).
Page 358. — " Know all men by these Presents that I, EGBERT WILLBURE, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County, being this 13 day of April, 1779, pretty well in body. I give my old farm where I now live unto my two sons, Clark Willbure and Brownen Willbure, equally. I leave to my son Samuel that farm I bought of Taylor John Mott. I also leave to my son Samuel the privilege to pass and repass through my farm so long as he lives. I leave to my sons, Clark and Brownen, all my outdoor movables. I leave to my wife Freelove the choice of my beds, and furniture sufficient for it, and one silver spoon marked M. W., and her choice of my pewter platters, and broad-brim bason. I leave to my son Obadiah all the money he owes me, and my blue homespun broadcloth coat and Jacket, and a spoon marked W. W. M. I leave to my son Cas Willbure, my durey^coat, vest, and britches, and a silver spoon marked E. W. to E. W., and £20, and my sons, Clark and Brownen, are to pay the same in seven years. I leave to my daughters, Phebe Crandel and Freelove Hed, each a bed. I leave to my son Samuel half of my reeds and geers. All the rest of my wearing ap- parell I leave to my sons, Samuel, Clark, and Brownen. ,1 leave to my three daughters, Phebe, Elizabeth, and Freelove, all the rest of my indoor movables. I order my sons, Clark and Brownen, to maintain my wife so long as she lives my widow, except one pair of shoes, which I order my son Samuel to give her yearly. My sons, Clark and Brownen, are to pay all debts, and they are to pay to my five grandsons, viz., William, Eobert, and Benjamin, sons of my son Benjamin, de- ceased, and Brittan and John, sons of my son Bobert,
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deceased, £4 each when of age. I reserve a privilege for me and my posterity for a burying ground north from the head of the graves where the burying ground now is, then east to a line that comes across the woods, and a privilege of coming from the road to the lot, which I reserve for a burying ground, and no other use. I make my sons, Clark and Brownen, executors." Witnesses, Job Taber, Thomas Tripp, Stephen Pratt. Proved, June 28, 1782.
Page 360.—" Dutchess County, in the State of New York, this 6 day of December, 1781. I, JACOB PRATT, of Beekmans Precinct. My right in the farm or im- provements whereon I now live, together with as much stock, household furniture, and farming utensils as may appear convenient, are to be sold. After debts are paid, I leave to my wife £40, to be paid to her on her day of marriage, should that be the case, in full of Dower. And she is to have the interest of my whole estate to bring up my children, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son John £100. All the rest to my son John and my daughter Nancy. I make my brother, Stephen Pratt, and my friend, Jesse Oak- ley, executors."
Witnesses, William Moore, Zebulon Green, carpen- ter, William Gray. Proved, June 28, 1782.
Page 361. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD GOLDSMITH, SR., of the Precinct of New Cornwall, in Orange County, being in perfect health, do make this my last will and Testament, and desire that it may be received by all as such. I leave to my son Richard all that tract of land belonging to me lying on the south side of the Goshen road, with all the buildings. I leave to my grandchildren, James, Benjamin, Daniel, Richard, John, and Mary Goldsmith, all the remainder of my estate lying on the north side of the Goshen road. And my executors may sell the same and pay the proceeds to them when they arrive at years of
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discretion. The rent of said land before it is sold shall be for said grandchildren and to be a help to the widow of Benjamin Goldsmith. My son, Richard Goldsmith, Jr., is to have the refusal of said land, he paying as much as any other person. I leave to my son Eichard one-half of my movable e&tate, and what he has with me to be all valued as one. And whatever furniture his wife brought along with her must be valued with mine. I leave one-fourth of the remain- der to my three daughters, Susanah, Abigail, and Anne, and the rest to my said grandchildren. I leave to my three daughters one right in the Susquehanah Purchase, as it stands recorded in the Company's books. I make Eichard Goldsmith, Jr., Edward Neely, Henry Winsner, and John Seers, executors."
Dated March 3, 1781. Witnesses, William Hudson, James Mathews, James Martin. Proved, June 6, 1782.
Page 363.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, THEO- DORUS VAN WYCK, of Eumbout Precinct, Duchess County, being in perfect health. I desire to be de- cently buried. I confirm the settlement made on my wife Janiche of £100 for her jointure, and I also give her a horse and riding chair, and all furniture and goods which she brought to my house when I married her. I leave to my son William all the land on the west side of the mill brook, being part of the farm on which I live, except ten acres of meadow on the west side of the mill brook, to begin at the brook in the line between Frances Way and my land, and running on said line till it meets the division line, at what is called the stump meadow, and then running southeast by said fence until it gains such a breadth as will make ten acres. Which ten acres I give to my son Theodo- rus. I leave to my son Theodorus as much land, lack- ing twenty acres, on the east side of the mill brook, including all the meadow that is now mowed, and my dwelling house, barn, and orchard, as will make as many acres, wanting twenty, as I have given to my
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son William. I leave to my said two sons all the rest of my lands and all my right of transport, storehouse, and land thereto belonging. Eeserving to my son William the privilege to get apples and make syder for his family's use in my orchard for eight years. In case of disagreement in dividing my lands, my other executors are to make the division. My son Theodo- rus is to pay to my other executors £400 in one year. All the rest of my estate, including the £400, is to be divided into five parts. I leave one-fifth to Albert Adriance, the only child of . my daughter Margaret, deceased; one-fifth to the children of my daughter Letitia, deceased, viz., Theodorus, Catalina, Earn, Isaac, and John; one-fifth to the children of my daughter Elizabeth, deceased, viz., John Graham, Elizabeth, Chancey, Abigail, John, Theodorus Van Wyck, Stephen Curtis, Zephaniah Platt, and Sarah. The said John Graham is to be carryed through Col- ledge; one-fifth to my daughter Altye, wife of John Baylie; one-fifth to my daughter Mary, wife of Zeph- aniah Platt. I make my sons, William and Theodorus, and my sons-in-law, Isaac Adriance, John Baylie, and Zephaniah Platt, executors."
Dated October 1, 1775. Witnesses, John Van Nos- trand, Benjamin Hasbrouck, Abraham Garrison.
Codicil, April 23, 1776. "In the division of my land my son William is to have the lot called the mill field. Beginning at a brook by a fence, and running by the fence till it comes to the brook, and along the brook to the place of beginning, including the house where my son William now lives, with the mills, cooper's shop, and orchard. And he is to have a road to the public highway through my lands."
Witnesses, John Bedel, John Van Nostrand, Abra- ham Garrison. Proved, August 14, 1782.
Page 366. — " In the name of God, Amen, May 6, 1780. I, CATHARINE VAN HOESEN, of Claverack, in Albany County, spinster, being sick and very weak.
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I leave to my Godchild,' Catharine Van Alen, daughter of Stephen Van Alen, my bed and bedding, and six tablespoons, a looking glass, and my cloth cloak and four pictures. I leave to Engeltie Huyck, daughter of Casparus Huyck, my large cupboard. I leave to my said Godchild, Catharine Van Alen, all my wear- ing clothes and apparell. I make Caspar Huyck, executor."
Witnesses, Matthyas Goes, John Van Hoesen, Jr., David Brower. Proved, August 17, 1782.
Page 368. — "In the name of God, Amen. I, BEN- JAMIN YALE, of Pawlings Precinct, Duchess County, being sick, this June 26, 1782, and in the 6th year of our Independence. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son Ozias, if living, forty shillings. I leave all the rest of my estate to my six sons and two daughters, Job, Thomas, Enos, Stephen, Benjamin, Uriah, Lydia, and Ruth Rice. My two daughters to have a single share between them. What any of them has received is to be part of their share. I make my sons, Enos and Stephen, executors."
Witnesses, Alexander Kidd, David Close, Samuel Mills, Jehiel Weed. Proved in Fairfield, Connecticutt, before Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate, of New York, upon the oath of Jehiel Weed, of Fred- ericksburgh Precinct, Duchess County, August 21, 1782.
[NOTE. — The testators and all the witnesses to this will, lived in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County. -W. S. P.]
Page 369. — " In the name of God, Amen. We, ROELOF JANSEN and ELIZABETH JANSEN, both of Schoo- dack, in Albany County, Province of New York, being weak in body. We leave to our beloved granddaugh- ter, Elizabeth Jansen, the halfe of the Sandhoogten and the halfe of the Kampie, as we have it now in possession. We leave to our grandson, Roelof Jan-
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sen, the lands and tenements we have in Schoodack, and all the lands we have over the kill, and all we have now in possession, and our negro wench called Deaen and her children, we leave to our said grand- son and granddaughter. We leave to our grandchil- dren, Mary I. Huick and Eoelof I. Huick, our negro wench Efe and her children. We leave to our grand- children, Elizabeth Jansen and Mary I. Huick, all household stuff. Our granddaughter, Elizabeth Jan- sen, is to have an outset when married as our daughter Gerrette had, and she is to be maintained out of our estate while single."
Dated August 18, 1768. Our grandchildren, Eliza- beth Jansen, Mary I. Huick, and Roelof Jansen, are each to have £50 out of our estate. Witnesses, Kas- par Springsteen, Andries Ten Eyck, John Fitzgerald. Proved, August 16, 1782. There being no executor, Administration is granted to Elizabeth Jansen.
Page 371. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB THOMAS, of Rynebeck Precinct, Duchess County, being very sick. I leave to my eldest son, Henry, my Large Bible and small bay horse as his birthright. All the rest, real and personal, I leave to my wife Greitie so long as she remains my widow, and then to all my children, Henry, Elizabeth, John, Mary, Sarah, Her- man, Catharina, and Roeloff. And my wife and chil- dren shall provide Jacob Yaugher and his wife Eliza- beth good and sufficient lodging, meat, drink, and shoes during their lives, according to an agreement made. I make my wife, and my brother-in-law, Abra- ham Fetter, and my friends, Matthew Van Vraden- burgh and Herman Hoffman, executors."
Dated September 19, 1780. Witnesses, Peter Van Alen, Elizabeth Back. Proved, April 30, 1782.
Page 372. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHAN- NIS TEN BROECK, of Kingston, Ulster County, Septem- ber 11, 1773. All debts to be paid. I leave to my
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eldest son, Petrus, one of my horses, which he is to choose, in lieu and stead of his birthright. I leave to my son Petrus my whole real estate, houses, lands, and buildings, lying in Kingston, except ten acres of the land called Arme Bowery, which lyes on the north side of the road that leads to the Vlacke Bos. And I make the estate left to him chargeable for the sum of £500, which he is to pay £100 yearly for five years, and to be paid to my daughters as here directed. I also leave him the negroes, Harry, Sam, and Tom, for which he shall pay £50; Also my wood wagon and plow. I leave to my daughter Margriet, wife of Coen- raedt Ten Broeck, £200. To my daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Van Gaasbeck, £150. To my daughter Catharine, wife of Jonathan Elmendorph, £200. To my daughter Gertruy, wife of John Dumond, £200. These are to be paid by my executors out of the money to be paid by my son Petrus, and also out of the money due to me on bond from my son Benjamin. I leave to my son Benjamin a negro man, Bal. To my daughter Margriet a negro, James, and a negro wench, Ragien, with her children. To my daughter Sarah a negro man and woman and her children. To my daughters, Catharine and Gertruy, each a negro man and woman. I leave to my four daughters ten acres of land called the Arme Bowery. All the rest of my estate I leave to my six children. I make my sons, Petrus and Ben- jamin, and my son-in-law, Abraham Van Gaasbeck, executors."
Witnesses, Johanes Beekman, Jacob Ten Broeck, Charles De Witt. Proved, September 2, 1782.
Page 375. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID PRESTON, of Albany County, farmer, being very sick. I leave to my wife Sibbel one-third of my movable estate and the use of one-third of my lands during her widowhood. I leave to my son David one-half of my lands. To my son Joseph the other half, and to each one-third of the movables. And if this present dis-
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turbance between Great Britain and America does not deprive my two sons of what I have given them, then they are to pay to their sisters, Abial, Anne, and Sib- bel, £10 each. I make my wife and my trusty friend, Caleb Smith, executors."
Dated September 18, 1777. Witnesses, William Brown, farmer, Betty Maberry, Sarah Smith. Proved, • August 19, 1782.
Page 376.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, PHILIP DEFOEEST, of the Manor of Eensselaerwyck, being in good health, February 2, 1774. I leave to my son David £3 as his birthright, willing and desiring that he be therewith contented and do not claim any of my estate as heir at law. I leave to my son David that eastermost homestead and buildings where he now dwells, and one-half the lands belonging to me joining to the homestead mentioned and the one whereon I now dwell. I leave to my son John the homestead and buildings where I now dwell; And one-half the lands before mentioned. 1 leave to my daughter Eebecah the house and lot lying between the houses and lots of ground of John Bradt and Isaac Onderkirck in the Colony of Eensselaerwyck; Also her mother's clothes and a great cupboard and great table after her mother's decease. And when she marries she is to have an outset out of my estate, and if she should not marry, then she is to be maintained out of the estate by her brothers, David and John, and to live with either if she pleases. I leave to my son John all the cattle and farming tools belonging to the old home- stead where I live. All the rest of my goods I leave to my children, David, John, and Eebeckah, except my wearing apparell, which I leave to my sons. I make my wife, and my brother, Martin De Forest, and my brother-in-law, Maas Bloemedal, executors."
Witnesses, Henry Beasly, Abraham Eoseboom, John Ostrander, of the city of Albany, schoolmaster. Proved before Henry Oosterhoudt, one of the Surro-
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gates of Albany County, May 24, 1782. In the probate the wife is mentioned as Maria Deforest.
Page 378.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, MAKTIN VAN DUESEN, of Pawlings Precinct, in Duchess County, being in perfect health, October 2, 1774. I leave to my son Eobert that part of my land lying in Pawlings Precinct where he now lives, formerly the possession of John Osterhout, except the woodland along the Oblong line, of which woodland my son Mellegert and his two sons, Martin and Hendrick, shall have an equal share. But Robert's part of the woodland shall ex- tend no farther west than the small bridge over a small run of water coming out of the farm formerly belong- ing to Adam Mase for meadow. Nevertheless Melle- gert and his sons shall always possess the Island east of said run of water and bridge. And my son Eobert shall have the plow land which he now improves west of said run of water, but no meadow land extending north from the river, along the fence, and to the two pine trees, and thence east to the south side of a pond hole, 'to the old farm of Adam Mase. I leave to my son Mellegert all the rest of my lands and buildings and orchard in Pawlings Precinct. I leave to my son John £42, to be paid by my sons, Eobert and Melle- gert. After the death of my son Mellegert, his sons, Hendrick and Martin, shall have his lands, and they shall pay to their six sisters £12 each in three years after their father's decease. I make my son John and my son-in-law, Abraham Van Duesen, executors."
Witnesses, Jacob Van Duesen, Carolina Eose, David Eose. Proved, September 17, 1782.
Page 379. — (Written in the German language.) " In den Namen Gottes, Amen. First, I leave to my wife Catharine £600; also a well appointed feather bed, and the full use of all my land and cattle and negroes, and all household furniture, so long as she remains a widow. After her death or marriage, I leave to
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Jacob, the eldest son of my brother Stophel, all my land and buildings and farming- utensils. And if he dies without issue, then to his brother Jonas. I leave to my six brothers and sisters, Stophel, Marx, Jacob, Friedrick's surviving son Henrick, Handeis, and Lena, £1,200 in bonds, besides other and depreciated bonds. I leave to my wife's nephews, Samuel Miller, Peter, Jacob, Fiet, Jonas, Henrick, Hans, Anna, Margaret, Maria, and Elizabeth Miller, each £50. After the death of my wife, I leave all the rest to my nephews, two parts, and the rest to my wife's nephews and neices. I leave to the Lutheran Church at Claverack £50 for silver vessels for Holy Communion. I make my wife Catharine, Stophel Blattner, and Fiet Miller, executors."
Dated June 7, 1782. Signed "Jacob Blatner, Jr." Witnesses, Johannes Kells, Benjamin Kuhner, Johan Friedrich Kies. Proved, October 7, 1782. In probate George Keaner is mentioned as witness.
•Page 381. — " I, VALENTINE WHEELER, being sensible that it is appointed for all men once to die, and after Death to come to Judgment, being sensible of my own frailty and mortality, would now, whilst I am in per- fect senses, make this my last will and Testament. I leave to my wife the use of the home farm where I now live until my son Josiah is of age, and after that the use of one-third. I leave to my son Josiah all my home farm after his mother's decease. I leave to my son Ephraim the farm where he now lives, lying on the mountain, beginning at the road on the top of the mountain, and all south as the road runs to the bog meadow, and south as far as my land goes. I leave to my son John the farm where Adam Coon now lives, running south as far as my land goes to John Bolt's land, and then a straight line to the top of the bald mountain, from thence to the French Doctor's for- mer line. I leave to my daughter, Catharine Wheeler, the lot of land where Johanas Coon now lives, run-
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ning from the top of bald mountain south to Jus- tice Matthews' land,, from thence to the Connecticut line."
Dated August 10, 1782. Witnesses, Edward Wheel- er, George Wheeler, John Chamberlain, Physician. Proved, September 18, 1782.
" The verbal, nuncupative will of Captain Valen- tine Wheeler, made the next morning after he made his written will, being the 11 day of August, 1782. Captain Valentine Wheeler called John Chamberlain to come to him, and he said he had forgot some things as to his movable estate. He had more than enough to pay his debts, and that his son Ephraim should have his young oxen and horses. And that there was an obligation against Johannis Koom, which he gave to his daughter, Catharine Wheeler, and the rest of the movables to his wife, and Tom the negro was to live with her as long as he or she lived. And he desired that John Chamberlain should assist his wife in set- tling his estate."
In presence of John Chamberlain, Catharine Wheeler, Anna Conant. Proved, August 18, 1782, upon the oath of Doctor John Chamberlain, of Amenia Precinct, and Catharine Wheeler, and Anna Conant, of Pawlings Precinct, Duchess County. The widow, Sarah Wheeler, was confirmed as executor.
Page 383. — " In the name of God, Amen, April 24, 1782. I, ABRAHAM MVER, of New Hempstead, in Or- ange County, being weak in body. My will is that my son Jacobus shall have fifty acres of land off the west end of my lot. The rest of my lands I leave to my other children, Charity, Annatye, Sarah, Eliza- beth, Marya, Grytye, and Altie, each an equal share. I leave to my wife Margaret her bed and bedding, with all the furniture belonging thereto, and she is to re- main in possession of my estate during her widow- hood. After her death her portion is to fall in the hands of my daughter Hyllitie, and she is also to have
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a full portion of the personal estate. All the rest of my personal estate to all my children, viz., Jacobus, Charity, Annatye, Sarah, Elizabeth, Marya, Grytye, and Altie. I make my brothers, Isaac and John Myer, executors."
Witnesses, A. D. Haring, Abraham Blauvelt, Har- manus Blauvelt. Proved, September 13, 1782, before James Everitt, Surrogate.
[NOTE. — New Hempstead was the name given to the north half of the Patent of Kakiat, which was pur- chased and settled by a company from Hempstead, in Queens County, in 1719. It embraces part of Clarks- town and Eamapo. New City is a portion of it.— W. S. P.]
Page 384. — " In the name of God, Amen, February 17, 1773. I, JUEEY MOSSEEB, of the West Camp, in Albany County. I leave to my son Jacob a young horse, or £5, and my Large Dutch Bible, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to my son Thomas the farm he now lives on, with all the buildings, and the remainder of the lands which I have not made over to my son Jacob out of Lot Number five, out of which I have made over to my son Jacob three hundred and thirty acres, as by deed. My two sons are to pay each an equal part of the Quit rent. My son Thomas shall pay in three years to my executors £150 for the use of my other children, and £18 for money lent him. I leave to the Poor belonging to the Reformed Con- gregation or Church, at a place called the Haasbaan, for the relief of said poor, fifteen shillings. After my wife's death I leave all the rest of my estate to my children and children's children, as follows : Elizabeth, wife of Peter Young, my grandchild, Elizabeth Kerker, Christina, wife of Harme Fritts, Margaret, wife of Michael Finger, my grandchild, Christina Chifham, Helena, wife of Johannis Petrie, Lea, wife of Chris- tian Petrie, and Susanna, wife of Christian Sax. I .make my trusty friends, Harme Best, Johannis
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Michael, and Dirck Jansen, of the Manor of Living- ston, executors."
Witnesses, Petrus Van Gaasbeek, Christian Valken- burgh, Jon Habs. (Name of wife not given.} Proved, October 2, 1782.
Page 386. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, GEORGE THOMPSON, of Goshen, Orange County, being sick. I leave to my wife Elizabeth the use of the north room in my dwelling house, with the privilege of cellar, chamber, oven, and well, and wood for one fire, and a quarter of an acre for a garden near the house, and hay and pasture for a cow, and an equal part of my estate with my daughters, and all sorts of provisions sufficient for her. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth a bed, with furniture, and a cow, and a piece of home- spun linnen, about forty yards. I leave to my son George £150 when twenty-one. To my son James £100. If Henry Jackson shall pay to my executors £100 by the first of April next, with one year's inter- est, they shall give him a deed for ten acres of land on the rear of my lot. The rest of my lands and mov- ables are to be sold by my executors and all debts paid, and the rest to my daughters when of age or married. Except my daughter Elizabeth, who is not to have so much as the rest by £10. My sons are to be put to trades when fifteen. I make William Allison, Esq., Doctor Daniel Wood, and William W. Thomp- son, executors."
Dated August 9, 1782. Witnesses, Samuel Smith, Anthony Dobbin, Amaziah Eust. Proved, August 30, 1782.
Page 387.— "In the name of God, Amen, August 26, 1777. I, HENDEICK LENT, of Bikes [Bycks] Patent, in Westchester County, yeoman, being very sick. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my hard money forever, and the use of that part of my house which I live in, and all house- hold furniture, -and all stock of creatures, cattle, sheep,
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and horses, all of them, and a negro man and two boys, and the use of as much of the farm as she needs for her family and stock, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my sons, Hercules Lent and David Lent, all my farm I now live on equally, and all my rights in other lands, and all my estate after my wife's death. I leave to Catren Cronkhight, the daughter of my daughter Hester, £100 when of age. I make my only sons, Hercules and David, executors. I leave to my eldest son, Hercules, £25 over and above my son David."
Witnesses, John Ferris, of the Manor of Cortlandt, Andrew Glover, Thomas Van Pelt. Proved, July 6, 1782.
Page 389. — " In the name of God, Amen, March 4, 1782. I, JOHN COB, of Orange County, State of New York, Gentleman, being very sick. I leave to my wife my best bed and furniture forever, and two best cows, and she is to have the full command of the farm where I now live and of the movable estate during her widow- hood. I leave to my eldest daughter, Abigail Gurnee, £15. To my daughter, Margaret Vandervoort, £30. To my eldest son, Benjamin Coe, twenty shillings, as being my heir at law. I also leave him 100 acres of land and meadow on the north side of the lot where he now lives. I leave to my daughter, Hannah Smith, £40. To my youngest daughter, Sarah Coe, £60. I leave to my son Samuel all the blacksmith tools, and a piece of land lying along the road, containing near three acres; And another piece lying on the south of Peter Eeed's and north of John Coe's, running as far west as Peter Eeed's; Also five acres beginning at Peter Eeed's southwest corner, and running as far west into the woods as to contain five acres, with the south line joining to the road. I leave to my son Samuel a horse of the value of £10. I leave to my sons, John Coe, Jonas Coe, and Halsted Coe, all the rest of the farm where I now live, equally, except
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the buildings and orchard, which I leave to my sons, John and Jonas. I leave to my four sons, John, Samuel, Jonas, and Halsted, thirty acres of meadow lying on the southwest corner of the lot where my son Benjamin now lives, running east to the ditch joining the upland, and running north by the ditch so far as to contain thirty acres. My son Samuel is to have nine acres and the others the rest. And my four sons are not to sell without giving their eldest brother the refusal. I leave to my youngest son, Mathew Coe, £100 out of the share of my eldest son, Benjamin, when he is of age, and lie is to be put to a trade. I leave all the rest of my estate to my six sons. My son Benjamin is to have the whole of the lot where he lives, except thirty acres given to the rest. I make my sons, Benjamin, John, and Jonas, executors."
Witnesses, Gilbert Cooper, Peter Read, John D. Coe. Proved, October 25, 1782.
[NOTE. — John Coe was one of the most prominent men of Orange County in his time. He was County Judge, 1764—70; member of Provincial Assembly and Provincial Congress, 1775; member of Assembly, 1778-80. He was born December 7, 1719, and married Hannah, daughter of Jonah Halstead. His children were Abigail, wife of John Gurnee ; Margaret, wife of Gilbert Vandervoort; Benjamin, born November 13, 1746; Hannah, wife of Walter Smith; Sarah, Samuel, John, Jonas Halstead, and Matthew.
Jonas Coe was a Presbyterian minister in Troy, N. Y. The homestead of Judge John Coe was in the western part of Haverstraw, and is yet standing oppo- site the "English Church," on the road to Tappan. It was at his house that the guard in charge of Major John Andre stopped for dinner while conducting their prisoner to the latter place. A broken tombstone in a family burying ground bears the following: "In Memory of John Coe, Esq., son of Samuel Coe, who departed this life the 11 of May, 1782, aged 62 years, 5 months, and 11 days."
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Benjamin Coe, his eldest son, was Judge of Common Pleas; Member of Assembly, 1778-79. The only in- stance of father and son being Members of the Legis- lature at the same time. He was the first member from Eockland County, 1799. The descendants of this family are numerous. — W. S. P.]
Page 391. — "In the name of God, Amen, April 19, 1782. I, DANIEL EOSECRANTS, of the Precinct of Goshen, in Orange County, farmer, being very sick. I leave to my wife Caterin one meadow lot joining the Lacke- waney line, and her bed and bedding. All the rest of my lands I leave to my six sons, and my daughter is to have an equal part of the same, paid to her in money. My sons are to pay my honest debts, and all the movables are to be divided among them. I make my loving son, Mannes Cowchendale, and my brother, Jacob Cole, executors."
Witnesses, Alexander Campbell, Schoolmaster, Ben- jamin Cole. Proved, October 5, 1782. (Names of sons not given.)
Page 392. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN ALLISON, being in good health, October 1, 1779. I leave to my wife Amey the use of all estate during her life. I leave to my children, John, Elizabeth, Thomas, Eichard, Margaret, William, Joseph, Isaac, Jeremiah, and Benjamin, each one-tenth of all my lands and estate. I make my wife and my friend, John Eobart, executors.*'
Witnesses, John Dunscomb, Jr., William Sloo, Char- ity Sloo. Proved, November 7, 1782, upon oath of William Sloo, of the Precinct of Haverstraw.
Page 393. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, EGBERT CASTLE, of New York, mariner. After all debts are paid, I leave all my estate to my brothers, John, Will- iam, and James, and my sisters, Ann and Elizabeth Castle. I make Mr. Adam Gilchrist, of New York, merchant tailor, executor."
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Dated September 8, 1775. "Witnesses, Thomas Paul, Andrew Oughterson, Duglis Clark. Proved, Novem- ber 7, 1782, upon oath of Andrew Oughterson, " late of New York, but now of Eumbout Precinct, Duchess County, taylor."
Page 394. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL COE, being weak and sick in body. I leave to my wife Eachel £200, to be paid in six months, and she is to be maintained out of my estate so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my eldest son, John Coe, all my lands. To my son Matthew £200 when of age. To my son Daniel £200 when of age. To my sons, Samuel and Alexander, each £100. To my eldest daughter, Sarah, £100 when 18, and to my younger daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, and Eachel, £50 each. I leave to my wife a young negro wench. I make my eldest son, John, and my nephew, Benjamin Coe, executors."
Dated October 11, 1777. Witnesses, Jacob Cole, William Crom, John Coe. Proved, November 7, 1782, upon oath of Jacob Cole, of Haverstraw, who adds, " that John Coe, who wrote the will, informed him, not long after the will was executed, that the tes- tator had given the children which he had by his first wife twice as much as those he had by his second wife."
[NOTE. — Daniel Coe was born February 19, 1730. He was brother of Judge John Coe, whose will ap- pears on page 389. His eldest son, known as John D. Coe, was State Senator and Member of Assembly. He and his son, John D. Coe, Jr., purchased large tracts of land in Seneca County, and founded the town of Eomulus.— W. S. P.]
Page 395. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN COOK, of New Windsor, in Ulster County, being sick. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave all my estate to my wife Sarah and my daughter Mary until
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my child is of age, and then to be divided between them. If my child dies, then I leave all to my wife. I make Patrick Burnet, executor."
Dated October 18, 1782. Witnesses, George Hug- gan, Schoolmaster, Mary Coleman, Patrick Burnet. Proved, November 12, 1782.
Pag'e 396. — " In the name of God, Amen, July 15, 1774. I, JONATHAN JONES, of Beekmans Precinct, in Duchess County, yeoman, being sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son, Lewis, £20 when of age. To my daughter Mary £10 on demand. To my daughter Hannah £10 when 18 years of age. To my daughter Elizabeth £10. To my son Nathaniel £20. To my daughter Ehoda £10. To my daughter Sarah £10. To my daughter Levinah £10. To my daughter Dor- cas £10. All the rest I leave to my wife Hannah dur- ing her widowhood, and then to all my children. I make my wife and my brother, Daniel Jones, ex- ecutors."
Witnesses, Mary Smith, John Platt, Benjamin Pad- dock. Proved, November 13, 1782.
Page 398. — " In the name of God, Amen, May 25, 1782. I, SAMUEL GOESLINE, of Eumbout Precinct, in Duchess County, farmer, being weak in body. I leave to my eldest son, Samuel, the choice of a horse for his birthright. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children, Samuel, Martha, William, Elizabeth, Sarah, Euth, James, Eichard, and Jose. Except such expense as my son William has been at in building, which is to be allowed. My son Eichard is to have one year's schooling at the expense of my estate, and my son Jose is to have three years' schooling. I make my sons, Samuel, William, and Eichard, and my son- in-law, George Adriance, executors."
Witnesses, Obadiah Cooper, merchant, Michael Tremper, Stephen Smith, hatter. Proved, November 7, 1782.
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Page 399. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH GREEN, of the Fishkills, in Duchess County, being sick. I leave to my granddaughter, Mary Green, a feather bed, with bolster, two pillows, three sheets, and two blankets. And the same to my granddaughter, Sarah Green. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Cooper, the same, and a looking glass and warming pan and my wife's wearing clothes. All other movables to be sold, and all debts to be paid, and if any money remains it is to be given to John Ter Boosh's two daughters, Eliza- beth and Sarah. All my lands and tenements to be sold, and from the proceeds I leave one-third to my son Joseph, one-third to Joseph Green, son of James Green, and he shall give one-half of his share to his brothers, Daniel and James Green, for their bringing up and Schooling. I leave to my sons, Joseph and Jeremiah, all my wearing apparell, and make them executors."
Dated October 12, 1782. Witnesses, Sylvanus Pine, Philip Pine, Teunis Dubois, cooper. Proved, Novem- ber 18, 1782.
Page 400. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSHUA PAINE, of Amenia, Duchess County. All debts that I owe to any manner of person to be paid. I will that £6 be paid to my brother-in-law, Elisha, living on Long Island, it being a debt that he has no security for, and he living so remote from me that I have lacked opportunity to send it to him. And whereas I am something in debt, I will that my half right of land, which I bought of Beriah Kelle, lying in the Township of Pownal, supposed to be in the Province of New Hampshire, and also my one-fourth of a right of land lying at a place called Susquehanah, be sold to pay debts. And if not sufficient, then so much of my land in the Nine Partners to be sold as to pay the same. I leave to my wife Constance all my personal estate within doors, and one-half of the outdoor mov- ables, and the improvement of all my lands and build-
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ings where I now live while she remains my widow, and the right to take firewood and fencing from my two pieces of land. I leave to my two sons, Ephraim and Barnabas, all my wearing apparell. To my son Ephraim, £20. I leave to the children of my son, Icha- bod Sparrow Paine, deceased, viz., Rebecca, Joshua, and Ichabod Sparrow Paine, £30. I leave to my daughter, Eebecca Dyer, £18. To my daughter, Phebe Munro, one-half of my outdoor movables. I leave to my son Barnabas, after the death of my wife, all my lands and tenements, and he is to pay all legacies. I make my wife and son Barnabas, executors."
Dated June 16, 1774. Witnesses, Eunice Wheeler, Solomon Wheeler, Benjamin Doty. Proved, October 6, 1775, before Bartholomew Crannell, Surrogate. Confirmed, October 13, 1778, by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate.
[NOTE. — Elisha Paine, who is mentioned as " living on Long Island," was probably Eev. Elisha Paine, who was the pastor of the " New Light Church," so called, at Bridge Hampton. He was son of Elisha Paine, and was born at Cape Cod, from whence he removed to Canterbury, Conn., and practiced as an attorney. In 1742 he became a preacher, and was ordained minister of the " Congregational Church of Christ," in Bridge Hampton, May 11, 1752. He died August 26, 1775, aged 82. His tombstone may be seen in the Hay Ground Cemetery. His son and heir, Elisha Paine, and Elisha Paine, Jr., were living at Cardegan, Grafton County, New Hampshire, in May, 1776.— W. S. P.]
Page 402. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, AARON HAMMOND, of Philipstown, Albany County, being sick and weak, May — , 1781. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Creamer, one-half of the farm whereon I now live, and to my daughter, Eebeccah Hammond, the other half after the death of my wife Meacey. I leave to my daughter Eebeccah my part, which is one-half,
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of a farm in Philipstown, now in possession of Thomas Carrol. I leave to my wife Meacey one-third of all personal estate during her life, and then to my two daughters. I leave to my wife £50 in gold and silver, and the use of dwelling house and buildings for life, and all the rest to my two daughters. I make my friends, John Dusenberry and Kobert Bullis, execu- tors."
Witnesses, Sarah Holmes, Elizabeth O'Neal, Abra- ham Holmes, of the East District of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, farmer. Proved, October 10, 1782. The executors refused to serve, and Letters of Admin- istration were granted to Hezekiah Coon, December 9, 1782.
Page 403. — " In the name of God, Amen, November 3, 1779. I, JOHN GRIGGS, of Newburgh, in Ulster County, yeoman, being sick. My will is that my wife Martha and my children live and remain on the farm I now own, and occupy and mutually aid and assist each other in carrying on the same for their own main- tainance and bringing up and educating the younger children, until my youngest child is of age. My wife to have the principal management and government of affairs. But if she marries, then the management is to be in the hands of my eldest son, Samuel, with the counsel and advice of Col. Thomas Palmer. I leave to my three sons, Samuel, John, and Ferdinand, all my real estate, to be divided when my youngest child is of age. And they are tp pay to my three daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Mary, each £100 in Spannish Milled Dollars. After the partition, my wife is to have one cow and one horse. The rest of the stock and farming utensils I leave to my sons. All house- hold furniture to my wife, and then to my daughters. My wife is to live with either son, and he is to pro- vide a good sufficient warm room, with a good fire- place therein and sufficient firewood, and she is to have £5 a year. I make my wife Martha, and my
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son Samuel, and my trusty friend, Col. Thomas Palmer, executors."
Witnesses, Catharine Ward, John Foster, Samuel Edmonds. Proved, December 5, 1782, upon the affir- mation of Catharine Ward, " wife of Masson Ward, late of New York, but now of Newburgh, carpenter."
Page 405.—" In the name of God, Amen, February 4, 1777. I, GEORGE PETERS, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County, being sick. I leave to my wife Sarah £250 and a living on my farm until my young- est child comes ten years old. I leave to my son Eich- ard £50 and a set of blacksmith tools and all the iron in the shop. I leave to my sons, Charles, Morres, Hewlett, George, and Samuel, £100 each, to be paid when of age. I leave to my daughter, Sarah Peters, £83, and to my daughter Jemima £83, to be paid when* of age or married. All the rest of my estate I leave to all my children, Abel, Eichard, Charles, Morres, Hewlett, George, Samuel, Molly, wife of Joshua Hal- lock, Jerusha, wife of Jesse Oakley, Ruth, Sarah, and Jemima. All my children to be brought up and sup- ported out of my estate, and my sons are to be put to trades. I make my wife Sarah, and my son Abel, and my son-in-law, Jesse Oakley, and my friend, Jacob Smith, executors."
Witnesses, George Sands, James Scott, Jemima Sands. Proved, December 2, 1782.
Page 407.—" In the name of God, Amen, May 24, 1781. I, JOHN NATHAN HUTCHINS, late of New York, but at present of Newburgh, in Ulster County, School- master, being sick and weak. I leave to my wife Mary all my estate, and make her executor."
Witnesses, Henry Smith, Robert Morison, Physi- cian, William Albertson. Proved, December 5, 1782.
[NOTE.— John Nathan Hutchins was a noted School- master in New York, and was the projector of " Hutch- ins' Almanac," which is continued down to the present time.— W. S. P.]
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Page 408.— "In the name of God, Amen, June 6, 1769. I, DAVID MANDEVIL, of the Precinct of Cornwall, Orange County, Gentleman, being somewhat disor- dered in body. My executors are to pay all debts. All outdoor movables to be sold, except two cows and two horses. I leave to my wife Anna the use of my farm where my family now live, until my youngest child is of age, to bring up the children, provided she remains my widow, and she is to give them common Schooling, and use the estate to best advantage. But if she marries, she is to have one riding horse and one-third of the movable estate, and she is to have a good maintainance so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my six sons and one daughter all my farm and house, with all appurtenances, viz., Joseph, Jacob, Henry, Francis, Michael, and David, and my daugh- ter, Mary Westcoat. Joseph is to have £10 more than the rest, and my daughter is to have half a share. I make my brother, Francis Mandevil, and my friend, Henry Wisner', Jr., and my son Jacob, executors."
Witnesses, Amos Mills, Langford Thorne, David Sands. Proved, November 14, 1782.
Page 409. — " In the name of God, Amen, July 24, 1782. I, ISAAC ROSA, of Schenectady. I leave to my eldest son five shillings, in right of primogeniture. To my wife Maria all my real and personal estate while she remains my widow, and no longer, and she is to make no waste or destruction. After her death, I leave all to my six children, Johannes, Annatie, Rey- kert, Magleldie [Magdaline?], Jacobus, and Baas Van Franken, when my youngest child is of age. I make my wife Maria, Christopher Yates, and Dirck Van Ingen, executors."
Witnesses, Abraham Fonda, Esq., Seymen Scher- merhorn, John Clute, blacksmith. Proved, October 10, 1782.
Page 410. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BKOWN, of Pound Ridge, Westchester County, being
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sick. I leave to my wife Judith all lands, mes- suages, and tenements in Pound Eidge, and all mov- able effects. And she shall pay to my son, John Brown, a minor, £5 when he is of age, and I make her executor."
Dated April 12, 1782. Witnesses, Ezekiel Osborne, William Fansher, Eber Brown. Proved, November 7, 1782.
Page 411. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES SAWYEE, of Orange County, farmer. I leave to my son Benjamin all lands and tenements, but if he die under age, then to my son Moses. And if he dies, then to my son Matthew. But my son Benjamin is to pay to each of them when of age £100. All debts to be paid out of movable estate. I leave all the rest of movable estate to my daughters, Sarah and Marah. If both die, then to my daughter Temperance. I leave to my daughter Temperance £2, and no more. My wife is to have the use of my farm until my son Ben- jamin is of age, and the movable estate until my daughter Sarah is of age, and she is to have her choice of rooms. My sons are to be given good English Learning and put to trades. I make my wife, and John Steward, Esq.,. and Benjamin Carpenter, ex- ecutors."
Dated February 16, 1782. Witnesses, Anthony Dob- bin, Michael Jackson, Thaddious Finch. Proved, No- vember 23, 1782. (The testator signs his name " James Sayer," but is called " Sawyer " in the probate.)
Page 413. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, RICH- ARD WOLSEY, of Bedford, Westchester County, being weakly in body, I make Daniel Wolsey of New Paltz and Jacob Griffin of Fishkill, executors. I leave to my wife Sarah, all my estate during her life, and then to my son Thomas £10 and the rest of my estate to my three daughters, Ruth, Sarah and Hannah. "
Dated April 21, 1779. Witnesses, Justes Harris.
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James Clark, Bettey Clark. Proved December 12,
1782.
Page 414.— (This contains the will and probate of the will of Caleb Haiglit. It is also on page 322 of this book.)
Page 415.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY HOLLAND, of New York, merchant, being in good health. I leave all my real and personal estate to my executors for the following uses. They are to sell all the estate and put the money at interest for the maintainance, educating and bringing up of my grandchildren, and when they come of age each is to have one-third. If all my grandchildren die, then all my estate is left to my nephew, John Holland. Within one year my executors are to manumit my negro woman, Dinah, and she is to furnish security against becoming a public charge, according to law. I make my two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Holland and Mrs. Elizabeth Schuyler, and my good friends, Mr. Robert Watts and Mrs. John Oothout, of New York, merchants, executors."
Dated March 10, 1777. Witnesses, Gardiner Jones, Cornelius Roosevelt, Corden Proctor. Proved, May 22, 1782, before Henry Oothout, one of the Surrogates of Albany County, upon oath of Cornelius Roosevelt, of Orangetown, Orange County, merchant.
Page 416. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, LEWIS HUNT, of Dover, in Duchess County, Pawlings Pre- cinct, yeoman, being sick. • I leave to my wife Alice one- third of my goods and real and personal estate during her widowhood, and then to my two daughters, Su- sanah Briggs, and Mary Stevens. And they are to maintain my daughter, Sarah Hunt, who is at this time underwitted and Ideot with sufficient meat, drink, washing, lodging and apparel. I make Elkanah Briggs and Samuel Stevens executors."
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Dated February 29, 1776. Witnesses, Ephraim Gray, Agrippa Martin, Ebenezer Preston. Proved, Decem- ber 27, 1782.
Page 418. — " In the name of God, Amen. June 3, 1775. I, JAMES WEIGHT, of Bedford, New Purchase, Westchester County. I make my wife Amy, and Jacob Carpenter, Benjamin Hall and Joseph Owens, execu- tors. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Any one-third of my homestead and one-third of movables, so long as she remains my widow. I leave to my son Jesse all that which I call my homestead farms, on which my dwelling-house stands, and all other build- ings, when he is of age. If he dies without lawful issue, then to his surviving sisters. I leave to my five daugh- ters, Sarah, Mary, Amy, Phebe and Fanny, the follow- ing pieces of land. One piece which I purchased of the trustees of Samuel Honeywell's estate, being 140 acres. Another piece which I bought of Thomas Nichols, being 53J acres. The said pieces are to be sold to best ad- vantage. And they are to have an equal share of movables, with their brother Jesse."
Witnesses, James McDonald, Nehemiah Brundage, Phinehas Lounsbury, John Frenchard. Proved, May 20, 1776, before Caleb Fowler, Surrogate. Confirmed by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate, January 24, 1782. David Judson, Clerk.
[NOTE. — The Clerk of the Court and Joseph Haz- zard and David Judson, seem to have been for a short time clerks pro tempore.]
Page 419. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JACOB CLYNE, of Charlotte Precinct, Duchess County. I make Frederick Clyne, Hendrick Sleght and John Freiligh, executors, and they are to collect all debts. I desire that after my decease, my executors shall pub- lish in the public prints, in order that my beloved sister, Orshal Ward, wife of William Ward and Benja- min Akely, if in being may have notice by such publish-
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ment, and come within twelve months, in order to receive his or their effects, which is the residue of my estate after all debts are paid. If they do not appear within twelve months, I leave all to my executors."
Dated July 11, 1782. Witnesses, William Terry, Walter Simson. Proved, January 3, 1783.
Page 420. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CASPER LIFE, of Canajohary District, Tryon County, August 4, 1775. I leave to my wife Catharina all that mes- suage and tenement in Canajohary District, joining- John Appeal, and the Mohawks river, where I now live, with all the pasture and woodland; And one-half of that part of the Expense Lot, which I and my son Adam did jointly purchase from the Commissioners, Nancy Fisher and others; Also another lot of sixty- six acres, adjoining the woodland of John Appeal and others ; And another lot of twenty acres adjoining to John Bleyher and Conrad Mathews, during her life, except what I allow to my son Adam. I leave to my wife all my goods, household stuff and personal estate during her life. I leave to my son John all that land adjoining John Appeal and the Mohawk river with one-half of the Expense Lot and pasture and wood- land, and the other half after the death of my wife; And he is to pay to my son Adam one-half the purchase money he was to pay Jacob Ten Eyck for his lands, and he is to bear half the expense of building a new barn for my son Adam; And he is to pay to my daughter, Anna Maria, wife of Jacob Van De Werken, £45, and to my son Jost £16. I leave to my son John one hundred acres of land, lying in Eiemenshneider's Bush, known by the distinction No. 2. I leave to my son Jost £233, eight pence, which he is indebted to me. I also leave him one hundred acres of land in Riemen- shneider's Bush, known by the distinction No. 5. I also leave him £16. I leave to my son Adam one hun- dred acres in said Bush, known as No. 3. One-half of the purchase money for his land is to be paid by my
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son John, and one-half the expense of a new barn. I leave to my daughter, Anna Maria, £55, due to me by a bond. I leave to my daughter, Maria Elizabeth, one hundred acres in said Bush known as No. 1. I leave to my daughter Anna one hundred acres, in said Bush, known as No. 4. After the death of my wife I leave all the remainder of personal estate to all my children, and to my grandchildren, the children of my daughter Margaretha, late wife of Adam Condermann. I make my wife executor, and my friend, John Daspel Gros, overseer."
"Witnesses, William Seeber, Jacob Seeber, Johannes Wohlgemuth, Jr. Proved, November 16, 1782, before Christopher P. Yates, Surrogate.
[NOTE. — When a Patent or large grant of lands was divided among the several owners, it was customary to lay out one lot, which was to be sold to defray the expenses of survey and division. This was called the " Expense Lot."— W. S. P.]
Page 421. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, PETEE SAEVICIS, of Tryon County, farmer, being in a low sata- vation of bodily halth, but parfect in my understand- ing, I leave to my two beloved sons-in-law (stepsons?) Jacob Kitts and Johanis Kitts, all my real and per- sonal estate, and movable estate and I make them ex- ecutors ; And they are to pay all debts and take upon them the maintainance of my dear and loving wife, Madallaine Sarvis, during her lifetime; And when it shall please God to call her to himself, I order and charge my executors to give her a good, decent fu- neral."
Dated August 11, 1782. Signed "Peter Servos." Witnesses, James Platto, of Cachnawage, in Tryon County, Godfrey Shew, Stephen Shew. (In the pro- bate the testator is called Peter Service.) Proved, January 10, 1783.
Page 422. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, AKIANTJE VAN WOERDT, widow of Peter Van Woerdt,
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late of the Colony of Rensselaerwyck. I leave to Cor- nelius, the son of my brother Nicholas, a negro girl. I leave to Nicholas, son of my brother Johannis, a negro girl. I leave to Antje and Maria, daughters of my sister Anna, and to Annatje, daughter of Ariantje, who was also a daughter of said Anna, and to Peter, son of my brother Petrus, and to Santie, daughter of my brother Johannis and to Nicholas, son of my brother Cornelius, and to Santie, daughter of my brother Cornelius, £20 between them. I leave to Catha- rina, Rachel, and Santie, daughters of my sister Anna, and to Antie, daughter of my sister Jannekie, and to Marytie and Alida, daughters of my sister Sarah, all my household goods and all my clothing. I leave all the rest of my estate to Cornelius, son of my brother Nicholas, and to Nicholas, son of my brother Johannis and Antie and Maria, daughters of my sister Anna, Annattie, daughter of Ariantie, was also a daughter of my sister Anna, Petrus, son of my brother Petrus, Santie, daughter of my brother Johannis, Nicholas, son of my brother Cornelius, Santie, daughter of my brother Cornelius, Catharina, Rachel and Santie, daughters of my sister Anna, Antie, daughter of my sister Jannekie, and mary and Alida, daughters of my sister Sarah. I make Cornelius Van Den Bergh and Nicholas Johanis Van Den Bergh, executors."
Dated August 21, 1773. Witnesses, Johanes Yates, Jr., of Albany, taylor, Abraham Hooghkirk, brick- maker. Proved, April 3, 1776. Confirmed January 30, 1783, by Thomas Tredwell, Judge, David Judson, Clerk.
[NOTE. — It will be noted that it is impossible to in- dex these persons under their family names, as none are given. The name of her brothers was probably Van Den Bergh, but not certain.— W. S. P.]
Page 423.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, CATHA- EINA TEN BROECK, widow of Petrus Ten Broeck, late of Rhynbeck Precinct, Duchess County, Esq., being in
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good health, being desirous to settle all worldly mat- ters while I have strength and capacity. Whereas by a certain Indenture of lease and Eelease dated Novem- ber 9th and 10th, 1772, between the said Petrus Ten Broeck, and the said Catharina, and Robert Van Rens- selaer, of Albany County, Gentleman. They did grant to said Robert Van Rensselaer four Lots of land in Duchess County, bounded as may more fully appear. In Trust for them the said Petrus and Catharina, during their lives, and then, as regards the first lot on Hudson river, in Rhynbeck Precinct, to the behoof of Cornelia, wife of Robert Van Rensselaer; And as regards the second and third Lots, called Lot three and Lot eight, adjoining each other in Poghquaiwonk, in Beekman's Precinct (except one farm on which John Anderson 'then lived, and which is described in a lease from Albert Pawling and Catharina Pawling, to Martin Wilson), to the use of Catharina Rutsen, a daughter of John Rutsen, late of Rhynbeck Precinct, Gentleman, deceased, and her heirs, and in default of heirs, then to Jacob Rutsen Van Rensselaer; And as to the farm on which John Anderson lived, to the use of Cornelia Thorn, a daughter of Jonathan Thorn, of Duchess County; And, as regards the fourth Lot, called Great Lot No. 5, to the use of Jacob Rutsen Van Rensselaer, son of said Robert Van Rensselaer. It being agreed that if the said Catharina Ten Broeck survived her husband, she could give leases for any part for twenty-one years, or for one, two, or three lives, reserving the customary rent. The said Catha- rina also had power to limit the trust as follows. As for the Lots three and eight to the use of Jacob Rut- sen Van Rensselaer and his heirs and assigns. And as to the farm of John Anderson, to the use of Petrus Ten Broeck Meyers, son of Seymon Johnson Meyers, by Cornelia Thorn his wife, and to his heirs, and in default of heirs to Jacob Rutsen Van Rensselaer and his heirs and assigns. And as regards the Great Lot No. 5, one-half to the use of Jacob Rutsen Van Rensse-
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laer and one-half to Catharina Butsen, dughter of John Eutsen, deceased. I leave to Cornelia, wife of Eobert Van Eensselaer, two lots of land in New York [not described]. I leave to the minister and Elders of the Eeformed Protestant German Church of Ehyn- beck, £50. I leave to Henricus Van Hoevenbergh £100. To Catharine Hannion for faithful service £25. To John Dumont, Esq., of Kingston, £100. To Petrus, son of Abraham Gaasbeck, £200. To Petrus, son of Ben- jamin Ten Broeck, £100. To Catharine and Sarah, daughters of John Eutsen, deceased, £100. I leave to Eobert Van Eensselaer £100 to buy him mourning, and to his wife Catharine and to their children, £200, for the same purpose. To Petrus Ten Broeck Meyers £100. To Cornelia, wife of Seymon Johnson Meyers, £25, to buy her mourning. I leave to Cornelia Van Eensselaer one-half of all my plate and household furniture and cattle, and the other one-half to Catha- rina Eutsen. I leave to John Eobert Van Eensselaer and Jacob Eutsen Van Eensselaer all my horses. Four slaves are to be made free for faithful service, and the others to choose their masters. I leave all of my es- tate to Eobert Van Eensselaer and I make him and his wife Cornelia, executors."
Dated December 31, 1777. Witnesses, "William Beam, William Beam, Jr., Henry Van Hoevenbergh, Esq.
Codicil. I leave to Peter Van Gaasbeck £150. To my nephew Petrus, son of Benjamin Ten Broeck, £50. To my niece Catharine, daughter of Benjamin Ten Broeck, £50. To my sister-in-law, Gertruy, wife of James Dumont, £50. To my nephew, Jacobus S. Bruyn, £150. Mentions John, son of my brother-in- law, John Dumont. I leave to Catharine, daughter of Eobert Van Eensselaer, £200. All my slaves (seven in number) to be free.
Dated September 30, 1782. Witnesses, Henry Van Hoevenbergh, John J. Feller, Johannis Van Etten. Proved, February 7, 1783.
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^ 427.— "In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN
KAIN, of the Precinct of Shawangunk, in Ulster County. I leave to the child with which my wife is now pregnant all my estate, real and personal. But it die, then I leave to my wife Idah, one-third and the rest to my brothers and sisters [not named} I make my wife and my brother, James Kain, and James (jr. Graham, executors." Dated January 5, 1778. Witnesses, Jane Graham,
£"??£> ^' *ameS G> Graham" Proved> December .1, 1782. Confirmed, February 7, 1783. The widow was then Idah Hoornbeck.
Page 428.-" In the name of God, Amen. I, Jones Johnston of the Precinct of Shawangunk, Ulster County, March 21, 1776. I will and order that a suffi- cient quantity of woodland on the western end of my t of land whereon I now live, situate in said Precinct, be sold, in order to discharge my mortgage in the Loan Uftce of Ulster County. The remainder of said lot 1 leave to my two eldest sons, James and George, with the improvements. And they shall pay to my two younger sons, William and Michael, each £20, when George is of age. I leave to my sons, William and Michael, each one good horse and saddle. I leave to my two daughters, Elizabeth and Christian, £20 each when eighteen. Also if the child wherewith my wife Marv s now supposed to go, be brought forth, a living and male child my eldest sons shall pay him £20 when of age and a horse and saddle. But if it be a female, it shall have as my other daughters. The younger sons
M S6^ t0 trades When e^ are ourtn years old, and to be schooled and instructed at expense of the estate. My wife Mary is to continue in full charge of the farm and family, until my son Michael is of age I make my brother Michael Johnson and my brother- in-law, James Graham, executors "
Witnesses Daniel Winfield, Abraham Terwigen George Graham. Proved, December 21, 1782.
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Page 429. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MASTEN, of the Precinct of Shawangunk, in Ulster County, July 21, 1774. I leave to my wife Marytie, one room in and the use of cellar and homestead while she remains my widow. Also one bedstead with all the beds and furniture, thereunto belonging, to be her own property. I also leave her £12 yearly. I leave to my two sons, Cornelius and Art, all that certain lot of land lying at the plains on the east side of the AVallkill, in the Precinct of Shawangunk, which I purchased of the executors of Samuel Erwin. I leave to my sons, Eze- kiel and Abraham, all that certain two lots lying on the east side of the Wallkill in Shawangunk Precinct, it being the old homestead. The first contains two hundred and fifty acres, it being part of a certain tract of land of one thousand acres, purchased by John An- drew and Company, from Frances Barbarie, of New York, deceased. And also the other lot of land on the east side of Wallkill, it being the lot I bought of the Wintfields, in partnership with Johannes Bevier. To each one-half of the said lots, my sons, Ezekiel and Abraham, shall pay to my wife £8 yearly and my other two sons shall pay her £4 yearly. My sons, Cornelius and Art, shall pay to my three daughters, Elizabeth, wife of Johannes Eoos, Satie, wife of Johannes Weller, and Marytie, wife of Philip Bank, £150 between them. The share of my daughter Eliza- beth is to be put at interest until her children are of age, and then paid to them. But if she is left a widow, it shall be paid to her. My sons, Ezekiel and Abraham, are to pay to my sons, Johannes and Matthew, £200 between them. I leave to my eldest son, Johannes, five shillings as his birthright. If either of my sons, Cor- nelius, Art, Ezekiel and Abraham, should not have convenient buildings, before I depart this life, the whole four are to build for each not having sufficient buildings, a house and barn, the house to have one room about twenty feet by twenty-four feet, and a barn of about forty feet square. My executors are to
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sell all the rest of movables, at public vendue, and pay all debts, and the rest to my children. I leave to my youngest son, Abraham, all my wearing- apparell. I make my brother, Ezekiel Maston, of Kingston, and my sons, Cornelius and Ezekiel, executors."
Witnesses, Johannes Bevier, Cornelius Tervillgen, John Hardenbergh, Jr. Proved September 30, 1782.
Page 431. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, CORNE- LIUS BRUYN, of Shawangunk Precinct, Ulster County, yeoman, being weak in body, I leave to my oldest son, Zacharias, my writing-desk for his birthright. I leave to my daughter, Tryntie, wife of John Graham, jr., all that two hundred acres of land being the southeast end of a certain lot of land known as Lot No. 2, lying on the southeast side of the Shawangunk river, oppo- site to Pacanasink. The said lot being one-seventh part of two thousand acres, part of a tract of two thousand five hundred acres granted to Jacobus Bruyn and Henry Wileman, by Letters Patent, April 20, 1722. Which Lot No. 2, 1 purchased of Elizabeth Sharpas, de- ceased. The said two hundred acres are to be divided from the rest at right angles, by a southwest and north- east line. I leave to my- daughter, Gertruyd, wife of Methusalem Dubois, two hundred acres, being the northeast end of a certain tract of five hundred acres in Ulster County, called Pacansink, on the north side of Shawangunk creek or river, granted to Jacobus Bruyn by Letters Patent, November 26, 1719. To be divided from the rest by a line parallel to the north- east line. I leave to my sons, Zacharias and Abraham, all my other farms, land and real estate. Also £150 each, when of age. I leave to my son Abraham a horse, to make him equal with my son Zacharias, who has already had one. I leave to each of my sons a negro boy, and I leave them all my horses and farming tools, and all the rest of stock and money and crops. Also my seats in the church at Shawangunk and my household goods. My wife, Ida, is to remain in full
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possession of estate during her widowhood, and the whole income for her support and that of my children, until the youngest is of age. And then I leave my wife a negro wench and £10 yearly. I make my wife, Ida, and my son Zacharias, and my son-in-law, Methusalem Dubois, executors."
Dated May 20, 1776. Witnesses, Severyn T. Bruyn, Jacobus Vander Lyn, Johs. Bruyn. Proved, Decem- ber 21, 1782.
Page 432. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHAN- NIS SCHOONMAKEK, of Rochester, in Ulster County, being weak and sick, September 6, 1779. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife, Gertruy, the whole benefit and income of all houses and lands at Eochester, and all personal estate during her life, and £600. After her decease, I leave to my two daughters, Maria and Helena, each one-half of my estate. Nevertheless, if in case my wife be now pregnant, if it proves to be a male child, I leave him all my houses and lands, which I have inherited from my father, Jacobus ,Schoon- maker, and in that case I leave to my daughters the lots of land I recently purchased of Benjamin Depue, Cornelius Depue and Hendricus Hoornbeck. I leave to my nephew, Johannis Low, who now lives with me, one good horse, such a horse as formerly sold for £20, in gold or silver, and a new saddle and bridle, and a new suit of holyday clothes. I make my wife and my brothers-in-law, John Contine and Charles Brodhead, and my nephew, Cornelius Cole, executors."
Witnesses, John Evans, Louis Brodhed, of Middle- town, farmer, Christopher Tappen, Esq., of Kingston. Proved, September 12, 1782.
Page 434. — " In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN SANDERS, of Schenectady, merchant, being in good health, January 27, 1779. I leave to my only son, John Sanders, my Large Dutch Bible, which I have of Colo-
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nel Glen, and my house clock and one gun, and he is to have his choice of my guns, and my silver tankard, where my father and mother's name stands ingraved on in a seypher, and all my wearing apparell, linnen and woolen, for his Primogeniture. I leave to my wife Debora all my real and personal estate during her widowhood. And she is to bring up, find and keep, my • daughter Margrita Sanders, until she comes of age or gets married, and such an outset as my daughter, Maria, wife of John Ja. Beeckman has had, and to give her as much learning and education as possible she can. After the death or marriage of my wife Debora, I leave to my son John all my lowland and upland, meadows, pasture and arable land in the Town of Schenectady, with houses, mills and saw mill and creek dam, excepting twenty-four morgen of wood- land, and eight morgen of hay land, and Indian corn land, lying on the east end of the lowland called Scotia, on both sides of the creek of the Lake. I leave to my daughters, Maria, wife of John Ja. Beeckman, and Margrieta, and to Jacob Sanders Glen, son of my daughter Sarah, wife of John Sanders Glen, and to John Sanders Ten Eyck, son of Myndert Schuyler Ten Eyck, twenty-four morgen of woodland, about one mile north from my dwelling house at Scotia. Beginning at the south side of the water of the stone flats, where my north line of woodland crosses said water, which north line is to be run from the west end of the lake, and runs from thence along the south side of the water, easterly to where the old mill road, which goes to Ball Town crosses said water, and running from said road north, and from the place of beginning north, till it makes twenty-four morgens. I leave to my daughters, Maria, wife of John Ja. Beeckman, Sarah, wife of John Sanders Glen, Elije, wife of Myndert Schuyler Ten Eyck, and Margrieta, all the rest of my lands and tene- ments, reserving two small Islands lying in the Mo- hawk river opposite Scotia, the one named Spite en Duyvel, and the other Cruysbesse island, which I give
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to my son John. The lands so left to my daughters, are eight morgen of lowland, hay land and Indian corn land, lying on the east end of Scotia lowland, and being the east point thereof, on both sides of the creek of the Lake, and running along the river and along the hill on the north side till it takes in just eight morgen; Also my dwelling house and lot in Schenectady, lying on the north of the house and lot of Isaac Glen, and on the south of the house and lot of Jellis Fonda ; Also my pasture ground east of Schenectady, having to the south Keniers Pot, or a lane of two chains wide, to the east, John Hall's pasture, to the north Garret Abra- ham Lansing, and containing four morgen. And my half morgen of hay land lying on Jeffrow's land, near Schenectady. Also my bolting house and lot, and the other buildings, having to the north the house and lot of Jacobus Myndertse, east and south the streets and west the river. Also my house and lot in the easter- most end of the town of Schenectady, to the north of the street that leads direct to Canistigajoene, wherein David Eouse now lives. Also my house and lot on the north side of the street that leads direct from the Dutch church to Canistigajoene, and now in possession of James Ellis, having on the west the house of Messrs. Phin and Ellis, south the street, east the Presbyterian church ; And twenty morgen of pasture land about one mile east of Schenectady, bounded north by the lane, two chains wide, east by a lane one chain wide, south by land of Jacobus Van Slyck and Adam Van Slyck. Also eleven hundred acres of woodland in Tryon County, on the south side of the Mohawks river, and on the east side of Aries creek, and within the botinds of a Patent granted to James De Lancey and Jacob Glen and others, and being lots Nos. 3, 7, 11, 15. Con- taining about eleven hundred acres. Also one thousand and sixty acres of woodland on the west side of Aries creek, within the bounds of another patent granted to James De Lancey and Jacob Glen, of four thousand acres, being Lots Nos. 6, 14, 20 and 22, as by map and
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Release of the Patentees. Also six hundred acres of woodland in Tryon County on the south side of Mo- hawks river in a Patent granted to Philip Livingston, Walter De Boys, and others, being the north half of Lot No. 37, in the first tract, and half of Lot number one in the second tract, and the south half of Lot No. 38, each half lot is two hundred acres, and was con- veyed to me by Coenrat Matyes; And five hundred acres of woodland in Tryon County on the north side of Mohawks river in the Patent granted to Jurrie or George Klock, William Nellis and others, being Lots Nos. 29, 41, 84, 142, and the north half of Lot No. 123, sold to me by Johannes Deygert; And the north- east half of No. 122, sold to me by Robert Nellis ; Also three hundred and sixty acres of woodland in Tryon County on the north side of Mohawks river, above the little falls in Glens Purchase, sold to me by Abraham Glen, being the south end of Lot No. 11 ; Also a tract of land on the north side of Hudson river, on both sides of a creek called White creek, about forty-five miles northeast from Albany. Granted by Patent to Lieut. Henry Farrant, excepting four hundred and ten acres, conveyed to Isaac Vrooman, Esq., and John Todd ; Also a house and lot in Albany near the Church of England, in the third ward, bounded north by the street, east by Abraham E. Wendell, west by Mr. Sharp, north by street, as by deed from the Corpora- tion of Albany. I leave to my daughter all my wife's wearing apparell. To my son John a negro man and woman and her children, and the cattle and all farm- ing utensils belonging to my farm, called Scotia. My daughter, Margrieta, is to be carefully brought up till of age or married. All the rest of my estate to my five children. I make my wife Deborah, and my son John executors."
Witnesses " in the room where he then was," Alexander Vedder, Peter Van Benthuysen, hat- ter, Abraham Oothout, Esq. Proved, February 7, 1783.
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Page 437.—" In the name of God, Amen. I, PETRUS BLAUVELT, of the Precinct of Haverstraw, in Orange County, yeoman, being infirm in body, July 24, 1781. I leave to my son Johannes my Great Bible, for, and as his Birthright. I leave to my son Johannes the house and premises where he now lives, that is, all the land lying on the west side of the road that runs from William Eyders to the Hook Mountain; Also ' half my lands on the east side of said road, to be laid out on the south side thereof to a certain brook called Crum brook or creek, and also over the "said brook or creek easterly and on the south side of the lot I purchased of Nathaniel Odle (Odell) seven chains, fifty links wide, and so to continue to the land of Jacobus Blauvelts, containing one hundred and forty acres. I leave to my son Petrus all the rest of my home lands with the buildings; And the lot of land that belongs to me in the Dry Swamp, so called, the whole containing about one hundred and forty acres. I leave to my son Abraham the lot I pur- chased of Benjamin Knapp, in the contest Lots, Nos. 4 and 5, being eighty-one acres; Also a lot lying in No. 3, east of the four hundred acre lots, containing sixty-four acres. I leave to my wife Margretie all the goods she brought to me (that is two cows and three sheep), and £10. I leave to my daughter, Petertie, widow of Glaus Van Houten, £100. To my daughter, Catharine, wife of Stephen Stevens, £100. All the rest to be sold at public vendue, and the money put at interest for my wife during her widowhood, and if the interest is not enough to comfortably maintain her, my sons are to contribute. If she chooses to live in my house, my son Petrus shall allow her a room. After her death, all to my children and the children of my son, Jacob, deceased. I make my sons Johannis, Pe- trus and Abraham, and my good friend and brother, Johanias Blauvelt, executors."
Witnesses, Resolvert Van Houten, David Pye, Esq., Jacob Browers.
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Codicil. I leave to the children of my son Jacob, £100 instead of their share left in my will. I leave to my wife, £40 more (no date). Proved, November 12, 1782, before James Everitt, Surrogate. Confirmed by Thomas Tredwell, Judge of Court of Probate, at Eumbout, Duchess County. December 9, 1782. Joseph Hazzard, Clerk.
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320
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
NAME OF INTESTATE. John Wood, of brig "Patsey'
James Webb, Dep. Commis- sary of army
Murdock McCaskell
Duncan Mishart, N. Y., mar- iner
Lazarus Fegan, Pa., merchant.
George Fraile, N. Y., tobac- conist
William Caldwell, N. Y., mar- iner
Agnes McDonald, N. Y., shop- keeper
Jonathan Fish, Newtown, Queens Co
John Ireland, Hunttington. . .
Peter Nostrand, Queens Co. . . .
Jesse Smith, N. Y., merchant. .
Benjamin Smith, N. Y., mar- iner
Dirck Amerman, Queens Co., miller
Cornelius White, N. Y., mar- iner
Thomas Oakes, N. Y., tinman .
Thomas Reice, N. Y., tailor. .
Jacob Barger
John Bogart, N. Y
Peter Taylor, N. Y., merchant .
John Ambrister, N. Y., inn- keeper
Only daughter, Sarah .
Wife, Hannah
Son, Peter
Wife, Charity
Mary Cochran, N. Y., widow. .
John Alexander, gunner of ship "Reasonable"
Martin Fahy, N. Y., dancing- master
John Morris, N. Y., cartman. . .
William Dickson, N. Y., mer- chant. .
Frederick Frank, soldier.
Whitehead Gold, Lieutenant. . John Creaton, carman
To WHOM GRANTED. DATE.
Thomas Mosoly, chief cook of'
Transport "Judy"..
Nov. 19, 1779
Widow Mary, now Mary Nich- olson pec. 10,
Brother, Allen, of North Caro- lina, Lieut, of N. C. Royal- ists
James Davis, innkeeper
Father, John, vendue master, N. Y. .
Edward Agan, apothecary, and John Seyr, blacksmith. .
Uncle, Noble Caldwell
Daughter, Ellinor, wife of Simon Fraser
Wm. Trenholm, merchant. . . Wife, Sarah
Joshua Loring
Son, Gerritt
Wife, Elizabeth
Wife, Catherine
Wife, Mary
James Christie, scrivener.
Wife, Elizabeth, and her father, John Remming
Jane, wife of Alexander Hen- iche, next of kin
Jacob Witchen, ship carpenter.
Patrick Ford, tailor. Son, Nicholas
Henry Mitchell and Patrick ' Kenyon
Briant Hammell, Captain of Indian Rangers, under com- mand of Joseph Brant
Briant Hammell, captain of Indian Rangers, under com- mand of Joseph Brant
Briant Hammell, Captain of Indian Rangers, under com- mand of Joseph Brant. . . .
Dec. 22, Jan. 10, Jan. 12,
Jan. 12, Jan. 17,
Feb. 16,
Feb. 18, Feb. 24, March 3, March 9,
March 29, April 5,
April 10, April 11, April 11, April 11, May 15, June 7,
June 16, June 20, June 29,
July 7, July 7,
Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 8,
Aug. 8,
1780
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
321
NAME OF INTESTATE.. | To WHOM GRANTED.
Philip Clarke, N. Y., mariner. . Wife, Janet
James Cofey Pearman, N. Y.,
mariner Wife, Elizabeth, of Brooklyn. .
James Widowson, N. Y., white- smith Wife, Alice
William Provoost, Middlesex
Co., N. J., gent Wife, Elizabeth, N. Y
Archibald McKennan, N. Y.,
carman Brother, Neal McKennan
John Arthur, armorer ship
" Isis" Sister, Jane, wife of Wm. Kill-
nam, sergeant on ship "Re- nown"
Sebastian Heller, clerk, chap- lain to staff of troops of
Prince of Hesse Cassell Widow, Elizabeth, and Peter
Grim, her father
John Thompson, N. Y., car- penter John Burns, next of kin .
Edward Arnold, formerly of Norwalk, Conn., late of Huntington, Suffolk Co.,1 merchant George Duncan, Ludlow
Francis Marschalk, N. Y., inn- keeper and ganger of flour. . . Wife, Elizabeth
Catherine Barto, N. Y., inn-1
keeper Thomas Deialton, secretary to
office of Police. .
Jonathan Gidney, Westchester Wife, Elizabeth. . .
Jonathan Crowe, N. Y., grocer. Wife, Lois
Samuel Heron, N. Y., car- penter Nathaniel Hannah
John Beck, formerly of N. Y., bujtcher, late of Charlestown,
in Commissary Dept
Wife, Hester.
John Monfort, Queens Co
Wm. Foster, Sergeant 22d Regiment
John Horsmer, N. Y., mer- chant
Francis Humbart, N. Y., baker Wife, Elizabeth
Phebe Birdseve, widow of Evritt B., N"Y
Alexander Minzies, Major 3d Battalion, Gen. De Lancey's Brigade
Wm. Russell, N. Y,
James Stewart, N. Y., mer- chant
John Blair, Capt. Privateer
" Elphinstone '
Isaac Ketcham, Hunttington. . Stephen Jones, Brookhaven. . . Isaac Baerum, Kings Co
Cornelius Duryee, Kings Co.. . .
Cornelius Van Ranst, N. Y.,
shopkeeper
Wife, Margaret. . . Brother, William .
DATE. Aug. 14,
Aug. 23, Aug. 24, Aug. 25, Aug. 28,
Aug. 29,
Sept. 2, Sept. 16,
Sept. 15, Oct. 9,
Oct. 3, Oct. 9, Oct. 10,
Oct. 17,
Oct. 30, Nov. 4,
Wife, Marv . . . Wife, Elizabet
John Ketcham, of Hunttington
Wife, Sarah... Robert Moore .
Wife, Rime.
Daniel Blair
Wife, Mary
Austin Roe, brother-in-law. . . .
Widow, Ann, now wife of
Evert Suydam, blacksmith .
Wife, Annettie
Nov. 7,
Nov. 14, Nov. 18,
Nov. 17,
Wife, Catherine, .
Nov. 24, Dec 7,
Dec. 13,
Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 19,
Dec. 22, Jan. 6,
1780
1781
Jan. 6,
322
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
NAME OF INTESTATE.
James Pasmere, Lieut, ship
"Vigilant"
Andrew Hefferman, N. Y.,
To WHOM GRANTED.
Cousin, Lieut. Samuel Thomp- son, of " Royal Oak "...
DATE.
Nicholas Canning.
Jan. 9, 1781 Jan. 16,
laborer n =• • " ij
Joseph Crowell, N. Y., mariner. Wife Sarah „ ......... . jJan 17,
George Bates, Queens Co. Daniel Healiker, alias Daniel
Son-in-law, George Doughty . . July 8
Kelly, mariner
Dinah Ruland, Hunttington. . .
Christian Arundius, wife of
Tohn Healy
Van Aclah Robins and Moses Wicks
John Arundius, N. Y.
Peter Praa Provoost, N. Y., gunsmith .
David Provoost, Bushwick, next of kin
John Werrel Blount, surgeon of His Majesty's Hospital, N.Y
Eldest son, David, of Bush- wick, Kings Co
Nicholas Hogerwert, Rich- mond Co
Timothy Scandrett, N. Y., car-
Jan. 30, iFeb. 14,
John Buckler, surgeon 4th Battalion, Royal Artillery. .
March 8,
March 8,
March 8,
Joseph Christopher, brother-, in-law, and Peter Hogerwert,!
nephew iMarch 19,
John Middlemass, N. Y., rigger Daughter, Janet, wife of Mich- ael Flynn
Wife, Hester.
Sylvester Fuller, innkeeper. .
Sylve Wife,
Mary.
penter
James Read, mate in Genera Hospital
Daniel Smith, Hunttington. .
Thomas Field, "derie, Rich- mond Co |Wife, Elizabeth.
Mary Seaman, Oyster Bay .... Son, Robert
Simon Bergen, Go wanus, Kings
Co iFather, John .
Hannah Play, N. Y., widow . . . Joshua Hughson, Westchester.
Elizabeth, wife of Peter Gor- son, next of kin
Brother-in-law, George Hugh- son, Sergeant in Loyal Amer- ican Regiment
Wife, Elizabeth
April 10, April 11,
April 14, April 14,
April 24, April 26,
April 30, May 10,
Thomas Garish, N. Y., Pilot. . . James MeAdam, mariner, brig-
antine " Cornwallis " 'Robert McKinly, master of
"Cornwallis"
James Bruce, N. Y., mariner. . Wm. McBride, innkeeper
Elijah Spray, Queens Co Wife, Hannah
Wm. Metcalf, N. Y ! James Shotwell.
Elias Bland, late of Wood-!
bridge, N. J.. gent (Stephen Skinner, gent. . .
Christopher Parkinson, late of
Jamaica, W. I.
Charles Humfrys, Captain Dra-
Uncle, James Campbell.
goons
Pierce Poole, Hempstead .
Eldest brother, Colton Hum- frys, Commissary
Widow, Elizabeth, and father James Poole. .
May 12, May 29,
June 8, June 11, June 13, June 18,
June 26, June 26,
July 2, July 5,
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
323
NAME OF INTESTATE Isaac Martin, N. Y., brick-
layer.
Agnes Graham, Brooklyn, wid- ow
George Nodlings, Winchester,
Va
Wm. Smith, Hempstead
To WHOM GRANTED. DATE.
Sons, Barling and Isaac, hatters July 23, 178 1
Cousin, David Sutherland, En- sign 42d Regiment ....
George Ulliott, mariner.
Wife, Hannah
Wife, Mary
James Powers, N. Y., mariner.
James Wilson, mariner, ship
" Alexander " John McLean, Capt
Hugh Ferguson, N. Y., mer- chant jMichael Malcolm, partner. . . .
Philip Blake, mariner, ship
"Isis" Thomas Concklin, Huntting-
ton
Ann Garrard, N. Y
Isaac Smith, Suffolk Co
Ezekiel Brush, Hunttington. . . Richard Mott, Hempstead .... Robert Morris Leonard, mid- shipman ship " Centurias ". .
Robert Robertson, N. Y., ship-
Jonas Rogers
Husband, William, locksmith .
Uncle, Josiah
Wife, Freelove
Wife, Jane
wright
Matthias Soffenfield, Hemp- stead, gent
Elizabeth Sleight, N. Y., wid- ow of Matthew . .
James McCready, Brooklyn, merchant
Richard Ball, mate, General
Hospital Jonathan Mallet, Esq., pur- veyor of hospital Samuel Wilson, N. Y., carpen- ter Nathaniel Levinus, tavern
keeper John Masters, innkeeper
Father, John, of ship "Bland"
His mother, widow of Henry Leonard of Shrewsbury, N. J.
Jonathan Dickinson, partner. . John Chove, gent
Hester Pell, spinster, only sis- ter. .
Wm. Sloan.
Nathan Stevens, N. Y. .
Alexander Watson, N.Y., gent. jNathan Hannah, innkeeper..
Arthur Oliver, N. Y Jeremiah Travis, John Wood,
tinman
George Anderson, N. Y., late
clerk to John Gilespie [Thomas Gilespie, merchant. . .
Adam Pettit, Hempstead .... Samuel Jarvis, Hunttington. . Ann Priedy, N. Y., spinster. . George Johnston, late of Lis-
Thomas Dureon, Jr.
Wife, Mary
Wm. Webb..
bon, mariner.
Mary Meldrum, N. Y., inn-
keeper .
Thomas Alexander, Island of
Nassau, trader. Joseph Hull, N. Y., shopkeeper
John Foster, Queens Co
John Hearns, Queens Co.,
schoolmaster
James Clarke, next of kin Richard Courtnev
Thomas Lapsey, trader. . . . Father, Oliver Hull, apothecary Wife, Mary
Nathaniel Moore.
July 31,
Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 8,
Aug. 16, Aug. 22, Aug. 28,
Sept. 4, Feb. 25, Sept. 4, Sept. 4, Sept. 4,
Sept. 5, Sept. 11, Sept. 21,
Sept. 21, Oct. 3,
Oct. 4,
Oct. 9, Oct. 15, Oct. 15,
Oct. 15,
Oct 16, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 14,
: 14, Nov. 14,
Nov. 14, Nov. 15, Nov. 17,
Nov. 17,
324
' LETTERS OK ADMINISTRATION.
NAME OF INTESTATE. Amos Bedell, Hempstead John Moore, N. Y., merchant Win. Smithies, N. \ ., surgeon
Saml. Faulkenham, N. Y. . . . Rebecca Mulliner, N. Y .
flVUGWa it*"" \\-ir J.I,
Donald McLean, N. Y., apothe-
Wm. Button, Hempstead. . Mary Bedell, Hempstead. . . . Nathaniel Williams, Hunttmg-
ton.
DATE.
Nov. 21, 1781 1782
To WHOM GRANTED. Son, Sylvanus Bedell, Jr..
Andrew Kern
Robert Nichols, Auchmuty, Feb. 1.
attorney-at-law
Wife, Magdalen
Thomas Price
Wife, Henrietta Brother, Robert
Feb. 15, Feb. 28,
Feb. 28, Feb. 28,
Thomas Flevelling, Jr., ser- geant dragoons
John McGibson, Stafford, Ct. . Nicholas Lamberson, Jamaica,
UiDtllCl. AVV/l/V 1 V t - _o
Benjamin Tredwell, son-in-law Feb. 28,
Wife, Rachel
Father, Thomas, of Jamaica
........
Cornelius Lamberson, Jamaica
Enoch Martin, Brooklyn. ... Joshua Birdsell, Hempstead. Richard Wilson, N. Y., mariner Mary Peter Allaire, N. Y.,
L. I.
Wife, Anna . .
Wife, Sarah,
Wife, Leticia
David Titus, coachmaker 'April
widow
Saml. Abrams, Hempstead . . .
March 14,
March 26, March 25,
L^aVJU J.1VUB, V.WCVV i • ,-QI
Wife, Parsamy Nov. ». »»
Wife, Mary
.22,
Peter Alexander Allaire 'Dec. 14,
Wire
'£, Sarah Dec. 19,
' ,'
1782
Wife, Margaret.
Jan. 9,
^larrct ooiiuuu, 11. ••••} "»t"*"^ Adam Bell. N. Y., ^shipwright
Wife, Mary
John Eraser, virgm.a ^xaljder Le°kle '
James Gildwsleeve, Hempstead Wife, Mary . . . . -^ v^,Jan- 17>
Wm. Golder. Hempstead. Wife, E lizabeth and ,,tephenj
Powell ,Jan- "i
Wm. Golder, Hempste
rowt
Joseph Bedell, Jr., Hempstead. Wife, Bettsy,
Joseph . . .
John Turner, N. Y., merchant . jWife, Mary Hester Pell, N. Y., spinster. .
and father,
John Bennet, Jamaica, L. I .
Samuel Mott Cornell, Hemp- stead
Philip White, N.Y., joiner...
Richard Lexham, Queens Co. soldier, Queens Co. Am dragoons •• • • • • ••
Wm. Montgomery, N. Y. . .
Abraham Green, N. Y., wag
Conrad Hendricks, eldest son of Sarah Hendricks, late Messier, cousin and next of kin
Wife, Anne
Wife, Catharine . Brother, Wm . . .
Dowe Ditmas. Wife, Mary.. .
Albert Ogden, next of kin . Wife, Esther
Wm. Brown, Shelter Island. Henry Powell, Shelter Island. Wife, Mary Sarah Shephard, Jamaica. . . . Husband, William, Dep. Com.
of Forrage
Jan. 17, Jan. 21,
April 16,
April 17, April 20,
April 29, May 1,
May 14, May 22, May 22,
May 27,
William Hume, Virginia |Wm."Henny and Hugh Miller . May 27,
Wm. Armstrong, Brooklyn ... i John Langdon, brother-in-law June 4,
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
325
NAME OP INTESTATE.
Dr. James Henry Aleman, Brooklyn
Daniel Cotes, soldier, 43d Regi- ment
Jonathan Yainton, Suffolk Co . Thomas Robertson, Jr., sadler Nathaniel Biggs, Orange Co . ,
John Gidney, N. Y
David Dayton, Suffolk Co
Charles Booth, Brookhaven . . Richard Johnson, N. Y., baker
John McKenny, carpenter. . . . James Wilberson, sergeant
16th Regiment
Daniel Corsen, Richmond Co . .
John Portews, Pensacola
Wm. Withers, gunner, Royal
Artillery
Moses Glendening, Richmond
Co
John McCarty, clerk in hospital Samuel Ward, N. Y
Wife, Amy June 8, 1782
l
Widow, Isabella, now wife of
Wm. Begg, sergeant June 12, "
Uriah Smith, brother-in-law. . June 12, "
Mother, Sarah, Suffolk Co June 12, "
Wm. Thompson, brother-in-[ law and soldier in Col. Bush- kirk's Regiment June 17, "
Wife, Elizabeth June 26, "
Wife, Anne June 26, "
Thomas Fanning July 8,
Dennis McCreary and George
Gray July 9,
Brother, Gilbert July 15,
Robt. Gray, mariner, ship, "BarsilaeV"
Edward Smith, N. Y., tin- plate worker
Donald McDonald, N. Y., printer
Helena Wynants, widow, Kings Co
Clesha Hariat, N. Y
Epenetus Townsend, Oyster Bay
John Jackel, N. Y
Wm. Ward, Richmond Co ....
Margaret Shannon, Newtown, widow
James Burr, Cow Neck
Wm. Goss, N. Y., pilot
John Norbergh, formerly Com- mandant of Fort George. . . .
Johanes Hendricksen, Hemp- stead . .
To WHOM GRANTED.
DATE.
Praise Wodman Wife, Charity
Cousin, John Portews, N. Y . . Wife, Elizabeth
Wife, Mary
George Stan ton
Widow, Abigail, now wife of John Truesdell, lieutenant in Loyal Refugees
Brother, Andrew .
Benjamin Stout, Peter Lynch . Alexander Cameron, printer. .
Son-in-law, Thomas Hariat . . . Husband, Thomas
Brother, Jonathan
Richard Sherain
Thomas Bartow, Charles Mc- Clean..
Talbot Thompson, N. Y., sail- maker
Josiah Maver, Brookhaven . . .
Wm. Smith, Islip
James Hope, N. Y
Elenor Cornvell, Queens Co . . .
John Way and Wm. Way . . .
Brother, Isaac
John Fagan
John Brickhart .
Wife, Margaret and Joshu Pettit, cousin
Wife, Irene
Wife, Abigail
Wife, Elizabeth
Sister-in-law. Jane, wife of
Wm. Robertson
Son, Thomas
July 15, Sept. 7, Sept. 24,
Sept. 25,
Sept. 7, Sept. 15,
Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 4, Oct. 11,
Oct. 11, Oct. 11,
Oct. 15, Oct. 17,
Oct. 23,
Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Nov. 7,
Nov. 11,
Nov. 11,
Nov. 18, Nov. 22, Nov. 22,
Nov. 22, Nov. 30,
326
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
NAME OF INTESTATE.
John Ryerson, Wallabout,
Kings Co
Augustus Johnson, Judge of Admiralty
Thomas Overton, Suffolk Co. .
Edwin Thomas, surgeon 16th Regiment
Richard Corsen, Richmond Co,
Joseph Govin, N. Y., pilot. . . .
Allen Canron, Captain N. Y. Volunteers
Isaac Smith, Jr., Suffolk Co., mariner on privateer " Vir- ginia"
Ephraim Smith, Suffolk Co. . .
To WHOM GRANTED.
Daughter, Amelia, wife of Jeremiah Vanderbilt . .
Wife, Patience. Wife, Martha . .
Alexander Wallace.
Wife, Clesha
Wife, Phebe
David Campbell .
Benjamin Floyd . Brother, Uriah . .
DATE.
Dec. 2, 1782
Dec. 6, Dec. 10, "
Dec. 11, " Dec. 18, " June 24, "
Jan. 7, 1783
Jan. 20, Feb. 18,
INDEX.
Ackerman Ackerinuu Aekeruian Ackerman Ackerman Ackerman Ackermau Ackerman
Abeel, Christopher, 261. Abeel, David, 201. Abeel, Jacobus, 201. Abrams, Christian, 257. Abrams, Samuel, 324. Abrams, Sarah, 324. Ackermnn Abraham, 138.
Andrees, 100.
Annetjie, 105.
Carrebraeh, 105.
David, will of, 104.
David, Jr., 105.
Magdalene, 105.
Sarah, 105.
Yelantle, 138. Ackley, John, 124. Adams, Martha, will of, 59. Adee, William, 240, 241. Adgate, Matthew, 187. Adlingtou, Elizabeth, 110. Adriauce, Albert, 281. Adrianco, George. 295. Aclriance, Isaac, 212, 281. Adriauce, Margaret, 281. Adriauce, Rein, 75, 7G. Agan, Edward, 320. Agan, Patrick, 319. Agnew, Stair, 47. Agnew,' Teresa, 47. Agor, Edward, 65. Akely, Benjamin. 303. Akin, Abraham, 246. Akin, Ellsha, will of, 246. Akin, James, 240. Akin, Jonathan, 172, 247. Akin, Margaret, 240. Akin, Murray, 24li. Akin, Olive, 246. Akin, Ruth, 246. Akin, Sarah, 246. Akin, Thomas, 240. Akin, Timothy, 246. 247. Akins, Benjamin, 216. Albany, N. Y.. 152, 198. Albertson, William, 299. Aldrlg, Bethiah, 182. Aleuian, Amy, 325. Aleman, Dr. James H., 325. Alexander, James, 56, 150. Alexander, John, 320. Alexander, Robert, 54. Alexander, ship, 323. Alexander, Thomas, 323. Allaire, Mary P., 324. Allaire, Peter A., 324. Allen, Abigail, 85. Allen, Andrew. 85. 80. Allen, Benjamin, 70. Allen, David, 4. Allen, Elizabeth, 85. Allen, Phebe, 86.
Allen, Sarah, 86.
Allen, William, 60.
Allicocke, Joseph, 101, 102.
Allicocke, Martha, 101.
Allison, Amey, 293.
Allison, Benjamin, 293.
Allison, Elizabeth, 293.
Allison, Isaac, 293.
Allison, Jeremiah, 293.
Allison, John, will of, 293.
Allison, John, Jr., 293.
Allison, Joseph, 293.
Allison, Margaret, 293.
Allison, Richard, 293:
Allison, Thomas, 293.
Allison, William, 290, 293.
Alsop, Elizabeth, will of, 58.
Alsop, Mary, 58.
Alsop, Hannah, 58.
Alsop, John, 43, 128, 130.
Alsop, Richard, 58.
Alsop, Richard, Jr., 58.
Alstyne, Elizabeth, 78.
Alstyue, Jeremias, 35.
Alstyne, John, 35.
Amberman, Richard, 235.
Ambler, Joshua, 164.
Ambrister, Elizabeth, 320.
Ambrlster, John, 320.
Auieula Precinct, N. Y., 173, 193,
194, 202, 215, 234, 288, 296. Amermau, Dirck, 65, 320. Amermau, Sarah, 65, 320. Anderson, George, 323. Anderson, John. 307. Anderson, Neal, 209. Andlrese, Nicholas, 319. Andirese, Nicholas, Jr., 319. Audhese, Richard, 319. Andre, Ann M., 138. Andre, Daniel, 138. Andre, Major John, will of, 138,
139; mentioned, 292. Andre, John L.. 138, 139. Andre, Louisa 1C, 138. Andre, Mary H., 138. Andre, Mary L., 138. Andre, William L., 138. Andrew, John, 310. Andrivet, Ann, 105. Andrivet, Elizabeth, 105. Andrivet, John, will of, 105. Andrivet, John, Jr., 105. Andrivet, Lewis, 105. Andrivet, Rebecca, 105. Andrivet, Susannah, 105. Andrivet, Tabitha, 105. Androvet, John, 134. Annapolis, N. S., 11. Anson, James. 102. Anthony's Nose, N. Y., 178.
327
328
INDEX.
Antill, John, 6. Apothecaries, 320, 323, 324. Appeal, Jolm, 304. Appleby, James, 310. Appodail, John, 107. Appodail, Sarah, 107. Apthorp, Charles, 42. Archer, Alice, 319. Archer, Anthony, 19. Archer, Caleb, 319. Archer, Richard, 18. Arden, Alijah, 225. Arden Catharine, 225.
Arden Arden Ardeu Arden
Elizabeth, 225. Jacob, will of, '225. Jacob, Jr., 225. Thomas, Jr., 225.
Arding, Charles, 92. Ardlng, Dr. Charles, 141. Armstrong, Jean, 197. Armstrong, Margaret, 218. Armstrong, Uobert, 218. Armstrong. William, 324. Arnold, Edward, 321. Arnold, Elizabeth, 188. Arthur, Augustine, 22. Arthur, Jane, 321. Arthur, Jesse, 38. Arthur, John, 321. Arthur, Reuben, 22. Arthur, Samuel, 176. Arthurs, Peter, 134. Arumlius, Christian, 322. Aruudius, John, 322. Aspinwall, Rebecca, 202. Astor, John J., 40. Atkinson, J. A., 32. Atwater, Benjamin, 278. Atwater, Stephen, 278. Auchmuty, Robert N., 324. Austin, Robert, 17. Averil, Richard. 5. Avery, Humphry, 140. Avery, Samuel, 91. Axtell, William, 0. Aymar, John, 81, 125. Ayres, Enos, 251.
Back, Elizabeth, 283. Backer, Anna, 200. Backer, Christian, will of, 200. Backer, Petrus, 200. Backer, Wilhelmus, 200. Backhouse, John, 59. Backhouse, William. 59. Badger, Ebenezer, 216. Bailey, Abigail, 246. Bailey, James, 240. Bailey, Theodorus, 263. Baird, William. 204. Baity, Anne, 177. Baity, Elizabeth, 177. Baity, Francis, 177. Baity, Jane, 177. Baity, John, 177. Baity, Mary, 177. Baity, Robert, will of. 170. Baity, Robert, Jr.. 176. 177. Baity, Thomas. 176, 177. Baker, John, 160. Baker, Jonathan, 146. Bakers, 26, 49, 70, 99, 123, 125, 126, 321, 325.
Balden, Isaac, 85.
Balderidge, Adam, will of, 110.
Baldin, Charity, 85.
Balding, Martha, 319.
Balding, Samuel, 319.
Balis, Ephraim, 120.
Balis, John, 29.
Balis, Nathaniel, will of, 29.
Ball, Allen, 151.
Ball, Hendrick, 265.
Ball, Marilies, 265.
Ball, Richard, 323.
Ballard, Mary, 69.
Baltimore, Md., 54.
Bancker, Anne, 214.
Bancker, Evert, 52, 262.
Banks, Lieut. Joseph, will of, 17.
Banks, William J., 32.
Banner, ship, 103, 104.
Bantal, Elizabeth, 19.
Bantal, Mr., 19.
Bauyar, Goldsbrow, 57, 73.
Baptiste, John, 319.
Barbarie, Frances, 310.
Barber, Patrick, 150, 230.
Barclay, Ann, 38.
Barclay, John, will of, 38.
Bard, John, 222.
Bard, Joseph, 243.
Burger, Catherine, 320.
Barger, Jacob, 320.
Barker, Israel, 240.
Barker, Jane, 169.
Barker, Johu, 156, 157; will of, 169,
170.
Barker, Josiah, 6. Barker, Sarah, 155. Barker, Sukey, 1C9. Barker, Susannah, 156, 169. Barker, William, will of, 156; men
tioned, 169.
Barker, William, Jr., 157. Barlow, Moses, 193. Barnard, Jonathan, 43. Barnes, Bethlah, 46. Barnes, Elizabeth, 40. Barnes, George, 46. Barnes, John W., 46. Barnes, Margaret, 46. Barnes, Mary, 46. Barnes, Robert, 46. Barnes, Roger, will of, 46. Barns, William, 225. Barnum, Azor, 151. Barnum, Eliaklm, 151. Barnum, Em, 151. Barnum, Hannah. 151. Barnum, Jonah, 151. Barnum, Joshua, will of, 151. Barnum, Joshua, Jr., 151. Barnum, Noah, 151. Barry, Abigail, 45. Barry, Charles, 45. Barry, Deborah, 45. Barry, Elizabeth, 45. Barry, John, will of. 45. Barsllaer. ship, 325. Barter, Capt. Jamos, 25. Barto, Catherine, 321. Barton, Esther, 133. Barton, Capt. James, 25. Barton, Joseph, 79. Barton, Juliana, 133. Barton, Lewis, 204.
INDEX.
329
Barton, Sarah, 79, 133.
Barton, Kev. Thomas, will of, 132.
Barton, Thomas, Jr., 133.
Burton, William, 133.
Bartow, Helena, 223.
Bartow, John, 10, 109.
Burtow, Theophllus, 136, 223.
Bartow, Thomas, 325.
Burwlck, Elizabeth, 81.
Barwick, George, 81.
Butc'hford, Amos, attorney at law, 72.
Bates, George, 322.
Bates, Levinah, 133.
Bates, Lois, 173.
Baty, Edward, 6.
Baumes, Conraat, 224.
Baxter, Deborah, 108.
Baxter, Stephen, 130.
Bayard, Catharine, 137.
Bayard, Maria H., 57.
Bayard, Nicholas, 4O, 123.
Bayard, Rebecca, 179.
Bayard, Hobert, appointed judge, 2; commissary court of admiralty, 43.
Bayard, Samuel, 179.
Bayard, Samuel V., appointed sur- veyor, N. Y., 11; mentioned, 137.
Bayard, William. 137.
Bayard, Col. William, of Va., 57.
Bayard, William, Jr., 137.
Bayeux, Henry, 12.
Bayeux, Thomas, 12.
Bayeux, Thomas, Jr., 12.
Bayley, Catharine. 12.
Bayley, David, 184.
Bayley, Mary, 12.
Bayley, Mehitabel, 16S.
Bnyley, Richard, 80, 88.
Bayley, Samuel, 109, 184.
Baylie, Altye, 281.
Baylie, John, 281.
Baylls Ephraim, 120.
Baylls, Isaac, 120.
Beach, Allen, 187.
Beam, VVillinm, 308.
Beam, William, Jr.. 308.
Beasly, Henry, 28.~>.
Seattle, Edward, 6.
Beatty, John, 7, 80, 87.
Beatty, see Baity.
Beavan, Thomas W. W., notary public, 59.
Bebourt, Henry, 82.
Bebourt, Magdaleua, 82.
Beck, Caleb, 217.
Beck, John, 321.
Beck, Margaret, 321.
Becker, Antonettn, 276.
Becker, Jacob, 276.
Bedel, John, 281.
Bedell, Amos, 324.
Bedell, Bettsy, 324.
Bedell, Catharine, 13.
Bedell, Israel, 74.
Bedell, John, 46.
Bedell, John, Jr.. 13.
Bedell, Joseph, 103, 324.
Bedell, Joseph, Jr., 324.
Bedell, Mary, 324.
Bedell, Petrus, 110.
Bedell, Stephen, 82.
Bedell, Sylvanus, Jr.. 324.
Bedell, Sylvester, 85.
Bedford, N. Y., 212, 271, 301, 303. Bedlow, Catharine, 214. Beek, Caleb, 207. Beek, Elizabeth, 267. Beeckman, John J., 313. Beeckman, Maria, 313. Beekman, Gerardus, 152. Beekman, Gerard, 232, 233. Beekman, Gertruyd, will of, 177,
179.
Beekman, Henry, 177. Beekmau, Johaues, 284. Beekmau Precinct, N. Y., 191, 219,
242, 253, 258, 259, 279, 295. Begelston, Mrs., 25. Begg, Isabella, 325. Begg, William, 325. Belitha, Thomas, 138. Belknap, David, 161, 177. Belknap, Isaac, 151. Belkuap, John, 151. Belknap, Jonathan, 151. Belkuap, Joseph, 151. Belknap, Sarah, 151. Belknap, Thomas, will of, 151. Bell, Adam, 324. • Bell, James, 70. Bell, Magdalen, 70. Bell, Margaret, 324. Bell, Robert, will of, 70. Bell, Samuel, 70. Bella, ship, 82. Bellamy, John, 175. Bellew, Capt. Henry, 25, 31. Benham, Elana. 19. Benner, Nlel, 31. Bennet, Anne, 324. Bennet. Cornelius, 142. Bennet, John, 324. Bennett, Anna, 173. Bennett, Jacob, 75. Bennett, James, 120. Bennett, John, 25, 26. Bennett, Jury, 75. Bennett, Phebe, 144. Bennit, Bernardus, 142. Benson, Egbert, 263. Benson, Robert, 128, 130, 167. Benson, Tannake, will of, 150. Bently, Tilllnghast, 220. Bergen, John, 99, 322. Bergen, Simon, 322. Bergen, N. J., 83. Berkenmyer, Benigna S., will of,
237.
Berkenmyer. Rev. Willem C., 237. Bertlne, John, 108. Bertine, Peter, 108. Bertine, Peter, Jr., 108. Bertlne, Samuel, 108. Bertine, Sarah, 108. Besby, Isaac, 215. Best, Harme, 289. Belts, John, Jr.. 21. Belts, Sarah, 72. Bells, Thomas, 140. Bells, •William, 18. Bevier, Johannes, 310, 311. Bevier, Levinus, 228. Biggs, Nathaniel, 325. Bird, Luke, 77. Birdsell, Joshua, 324. Birdsell, Parsamy, 324. Birdseye, Evritt B., 321.
330
INDEX.
Birdseye, Phebe, 321.
Bishop, Enos, 141.
Bitcher, Cartie, 27G.
Bitcher, Catharine, 276.
Bitcher, Greetie, 276.
Bitcher, Jenny, 276.
Bitcher, John, 276, 277.
Bitcher, Margree, 276.
Bitcher, William, 277.
Bitcher, William, Jr., will of, 276.
Biteer, William, 100.
Blackainore, John E., 143, 144.
Blackmoor, Capt., 25.
Blackmore, Capt. Robert, 23.
Blacksmiths, 6, 26, 35, 39. 64, 65, 75, 82, 87, 101, 157, 175, 182, 207, 300, 320, 321.
Blair, Daniel, 321.
Blair, Capt. John, 321.
Blake, John, 45, 323.
Blake, Philip, 323.
Blanck, Abraham, 88.
Blanck, Edan, 88.
Blanck, Isaac, will of, 88.
Bland, Ellas, 322.
Bland, ship, 323.
Blanshan, Anattle, 238.
Blanshan, Brackey, 238.
Blanshan, Catharine, 238.
Blanshan, Jacob, 238.
Blanshan, Johaunis, 238.
Blanshan, Matthews, will of, 238.
Blanshan, Matthews, Jr., 238.
Blass, Anna, 249.
Blass, Catharine. 249.
Blass, Jacob, 249.
Blass, Johannis, 249.
Blass, Peter M., 249.
Blatner, Catharine, 286, 287.
Blatner, Frledrick, 287.
Blatner, Handeis, 287.
Blatner, Hcnrlck, 287.
Blatner, Jacob, 287.
Blatner, Jacob, Jr., will of, 287.
Blatner, Jonas, 287.
Blatner, Lena, 287.
Blatner, Marx, 287.
Blatner, Stophel, 287.
Blauvelt, Abraham, 182, 289, 316.
Blauvelt, Abraham, Jr., 182.
Blauvelt, Ann, 182, 183.
Blauvelt, Catharine, 183, 316.
Blauvelt, Cornelia, 182.
Blauvelt, Elizabeth, 182, 183, 219.
Blauvelt, Harmanus, 289.
Blauvelt, Isaac, 183.
Blauvelt, Jacob, will of, 182; men- tioned, 316, 317.
Blauvelt, Jacob, Jr., 183. ,
Blauvelt, Jacob, 3d, 182.
Blauvelt, Jacob I., 183
Blauvelt, Jacobus, 182, 316.
Blauvelt, Johannes, 182, 316.
Blauvelt, John, 182.
Blauvelt, Margaret, 182.
Blauvelt, Margretie, 316.
Blauvelt, Mary, 182. 183.
Blauvelt, Peter, 182. 183.
Blauvelt, Petertie, 316.
Blauvelt, Petrus, will of, 31G.
Blauvelt, Petrus, Jr.. .'116.
Blauvelt, Ranshye. 182.
Bleecker, Sarah, 108.
Bleyher, John, 304.
Blockmakers, 60.
Bloeniedal, Maas, 285.
Bloomer, Gilbert, 135.
Bloomer, Robert, 111.
Bloomingdale, N. Y., 238.
Blount, John W., 322.
Boatmen, 64, 319.
Bodine, Ann, 24.
Bodine, Dorcas, 24.
Bodine, James, 24.
Bodine, John, will of, 24.
Bodiue, John, Jr., 24.
Bodine, Martha, 24.
Bodine, Mary, 24.
Bodine, Rachel, 7, 24.
Bodiue, Vince, 24.
Bodle, William, 197.
Boerum Ann, 78, 321.
Boerum Isaac, 321.
Boerum Jean, 116.
Boerum John, 116.
Boerum Margaret, 115.
Bneriim Simon, 3, 75.
Boerum William, 78.
Bogardus, Jacob, 208.
Bogardus, Petrus, 209.
Bogart, Ann, 82.
Bogart, Antje, 48.
Bogart, Cornelius I., 43, 48, 113.
Bogart, Gysbert, will of, 47.
Bogart, Henry T., 153.
Bogart, John, will of, 82; mentioned,
320.
Bogart, Mary, 320. Bogart, Neeltie, 48. Bogart, Theunls. 261. Bogert, David, 183. Bogert, Hendrtck, 247. Bogert, John, 2(i. Bolssier, Peter, 139. Bollmier, Christian, 126. Bolster, Corporal, 44. Bolster, Mrs., 44. Bolt, John, 287. Bont, John, 222. Booker, John, 82. Booksellers, 58. Boos, Waudel, 70. Booth, Charles, 325. Booth, George, 240. Burden, Kdward, 147, 148. Borden, Mary, 147, 148. Borden, Samuel, 64. Borland, Charles, 196, 197. Borland, Isabel, 197. Borland. Jean, 197. Borland, John, 197. Borland, Mary, 197. Borland, Patience, 197. Borland, Phebe, 197. Borland, Rebecca, 197. Borland, Tabitha, 197. Borland, Thomas, 196, 197. Borland, William, will of. 196. Borland, William, Jr., 196, 197. Borson, Aaron, 9. Bos. Jacobus, Jr., 181. Bosh, Daniel, 211. Bosh, Honnes, 212. Bosh. Johannes, will of, 211. Bosh, Margaret. 211. Bosh. Maritie, 212. Bosh, Peter, 212. Bosh, Zacharias, 211.
INDEX.
331
Boston, Mass., 4.
Boudinot, Klisha, 126.
Boulness, George, 104.
Bouiness, John, will of, 103.
Bouiness, ICobert, 104.
Bout, Hurinnnus, 237.
Bouton, Elizabeth, 255.
Bouton, Lois, 255.
Bouton, Matthew, 254, 255.
Bower, Cornelius, 165.
Bowman, Joseph, will of, 41.
Bowman, Sarah, 41.
Bowne, Daniel, 128, 130.
Bowne, Jacob, 117.
Bowne, Mary, 130.
Bowne, Obadiah, 134.
Bowne, Philii). 134.
Box, Deborah, 120.
Box, Nathaniel, 97, 120.
Boyd, Hugh, 132.
Hoyd, John, Jr., 224.
Boyd, Robert, 170.
Boyd, Capt. Samuel, will of, 132.
Braband, N. Y., 201.
Bradner, Capt. Colvil, 190.
Bradner, Mary, 197.
Bradt, Harmanus, 244.
Bradt, John, 285.
Brady, Philip, 66.
Brant, Joseph, 820.
Brassfounders, 129.
Brazier, Abigail, 319.
Brazier, Elinar, 319.
Brazier, Henry, 319.
Brazier, Isaac, 319.
Breasted, Hannah, 239.
Breasted, Josiah, 239, 240.
Brenner, John, 98.
Brevoort, Ellas, will of, 9.
Brevoort, Henry, 9.
Brevoort, Jacaniyntie, 9.
Brevoort, James, 78.
Brevoort, John, 9.
Brevoort, Leah, 9.
Brewer, Adam, 196.
Brewer, Angoltie, 195.
Brewer, Cornelius, 248.
Brewer, Daniel, 212.
Brewer, Deliverance, f05.
Brewer, Hannah, 212. '
Brewer, Jacob, 194, 195.
Brewer, Jauu-s, will of, 212.
Brewer, James, Jr., 212.
Brewer, Johanis, will of, 194.
Brewer, Joseph, 212.
Brewer, Lena, 195.
Brewer, Mary, 212.
Brewer, Matthew. 195.
Brewer, Peggy, 194, 195.
Brewer, Peter, 195.
Brewer, Phebe, 212.
Brewer, Samuel, 212.
Brewer, Sarah, 212.
Brewers, 211, 213, 215.
Brewerton, Cornelia, 109.
Brewerton, Elizabeth, 109.
Brewerton, George, will of. 109.
Brewerton, George, Jr., 109.
Brewerton, Henry, 109.
Brewerton, Jacob, 109.
Brewerton, Jacoba, 109.
Brewerton, James, 109.
Brewerton. Mary, 109.
Brewster, Charity, 170.
Brewster, Edward, 171.
Brewster, Francis, 170, 171.
Brewster, Isaac, 171.
Brewster, John, will of, 170.
Brewster, John, Jr., 170, 171.
Brewster, Joseph, 27.
Brewster, Mary, 195.
Brewster, Nathaniel, 171. . Brewster, Ruth, 171.
Brickhart, John, 325.
Bricklayers, 25, 125, 322.
Brickie, William, 114.
Brlckmaker, 306.
Bridgehampton, L. I., 28, 29, 62, 66. Presbyterian Church, bequest to, 29.
Briggs, Edward, 219, 247.
Briggs, Elkanah, 302.
Briggs, George, 55.
Briggs, Jemima, 164.
Briggs, Sarah, 246.
Briggs, Susanah, 302.
Brinckerhoff, Catharine, 260. 261.
Brinckerhoff Dirck, will of, 260, 261.
Brinckerhoff, Dirck, Jr., 261, 262.
Brinckerhoff, Elizabeth, 261.
Brinckerhoff, George, 261.
Brinckerhoff, George D., 261.
Brinckerhoff, Stephen, 212.
Brink, Catharina, 269.
Brink, Cornelius, 269.
Brink, Cornelius L., will of, 269. . Brink, Elshie, 269.
Brink, Hester, 269.
Brink, John, 201, 269.
Brink, John, Jr., 201.
Brink, Lena, 269.
Brink, Margaret, 201.
Brink, Petrus, 269.
Brink, Rachel, 269.
Brink, Solomon, 269.
Brinley, John, 18.
Britania, ship, 140.
Britt, Johanis, 195.
Britt, William, 195.
Britten, James, 14.
Britten, Mary, 14.
Britten, Samuel, will of, 14.
Brodhead, Charles, 312.
Brodhed, Louis, 312.
Brookhaven, L. L, 26, 27, 68, 141, 145. Presbyterian Church, be- quest to, 29, 69.
Brooklyn, N. Y., 3, 22, 29, 33, 35, 44, 50, 74, 269.
Brooks, James, 47, 216.
Broomhead, Edward, 231.
Brouwer, David, 260.
Brower, Catharine, 152.
Brower, Cornelius, 152.
Brower, David, 152, 382.
Brower, Elizabeth, 152, 153.
Brower, Jacob, 152.
Brower, Jane, 152.
Brower, Jeremiah, 152.
Brower, Lena, 152.
Brower, Mary, 152.
Brower, Nicholas, will of, 152.
Brower, Nicholas, Jr., 152, 153.
Brower, Sarah, 152, 153.
Brower, William, 152, 275.
Brewers, Jacob, 316.
Brown, Abraham, 112.
Brown, Benjamin, 111, 112.
332
INDEX.
Brown, Brockwa, 175.
Brown, Cliarles, 8.
Brown, Christopher, 111.
Browu, Daniel, 111.
Brown, David, 111, 112.
Browu, Eber, 301.
Brown, Esther, 324.
Brown, Eunice, 274.
Brown, Gertrie, 232.
Brown, Gilbert, 112.
Brown, Hackuliah, will of, 111.
Brown, Hackallah, Jr., 111.
Brown, Isaac, 111, 112.
Brown, James, 45.
Brown, John, 51, 140, 191; will of,
300.
Brown, Mrs. John, 244. Brown, John, Jr., 301. Brown, Jonathan, 112. Brown, Jonathan, Jr., 112. Brown, Joslah, 111, 112. Brown, Judith, 301. Browu, Levina, 112. Brown, Margaret, 112. Brown, Martha, 55. Brown, Nathan, 112. Brown, Noah, 173. Brown, Itichard, 274. . Brown, Sarah, 106. Brown, Thomas, 111, 112. Brown, William, 285, 324. Brownenn, Bette, 278. Browuenn, George, 278. Brownjohn, Samuel, 114. Bruce, Archibald, 109. Bruce, Elizabeth K., 109. Bruce, James, 322. Bruce, Judith, 109. Bruce, Capt. R. G., 70. Bruce, Robert, 60. Bruce, Thomas G., 109. Bruce, William, will of, 109. Brui-u, Major Henry, 137. Bruudage, Nehemiah, 303. Brundige, Anne, 188. Brundige, Charity, 188. Brundige, Deborah, 188. Brundige, Ebenezer, 112. Brundige, Elizabeth, 187, 188. Brundige, Freelove, 188. Brundige, Hannah, 188. Brundige, James, 188. Brundige, Jesse, 188. Brundige, John, will of', 187. Brundige, John, Jr., 188. Brundige, Joseph, 111. Brundige, Marston, 188. Brundige, Phebe, 176, 188. Brundige, Rhoda, 188. Brune, ship, 32. Brush, Ezekiel. 323. Brush, Freelove, 323. Bruton, John, Jr., 204. Bruyn, Abraham, 311. Bruyn, Cornelius, 232, 233, 234; will
of, 311.
Bruyn, Gertruyd, 233, 311. Bruyn, Ida, 311, 312. Bruyn, Jacobus, 311; will of. 230. Bruyn, Jacobus, Jr., 231, 232, 233,
268.
Bruyn, Jacobus S., 308. Bruyn, Johanuis, 221, 232, 233, 234,
268.
Bruyn, Jobs, 312.
Bruyn, Severyn T., 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 208, 312.
Bruyn, Tryntie, 311.
Bruyu, Zacharias, 311, 312.
Bruynswick, N. Y., 230.
Bryan, Melancthou, 22.
Bryson, James, 136.
Buck, Andrus, 220.
Buck, Anna, 173.
Buck, Betty, 173.
Buck, Lois, 173.
Buck, Jonathan, will of, 173.
Buck, Timothy, 187.
Buck, Zadock, 173.
Buck, Zurriah, 173.
Buckbee, Edward, 18.
Buckbee, John, will of, 18.
Buckbee, John, Jr., 18.
Buckbee, Mary, 18.
Buckbee, Sarah. 18.
Buckler, John, 322.
Buckram, L. I., 116.
Budd, John, 61.
Budd, Underbill, 192.
Buffett, John, 143.
Bull, George, 179.
Bullis, Robert, 298.
Bumage, William, commissioned at- torney at law, 31.
Bunce, Edmoud, 22.
Bunce, Isaac, 22.
Buuce, Jesse, will of, 21.
Bunce, John, 22.
Buuce, Joseph, 21.
Bunce, Sarah, 21.
Buuce, Thomas, 21, 22.
Bunker, Obed, 6.
Burbank, Abraham, 80.
Burbauk, Ann. 80.
Burchem, John, 188.
Burgfr, Ann, 114.
Burger, Daniel, 119.
Burger, Daniel, Jr., 119.
Burger, David, 114, 138.
Burger, Eleanor, will of, 119.
Burger, Elizabeth, 114, 119.
Burger, Frederick, 16.
Burger, Gerardus, 120.
Burger, Jane, 114.
Burger, Nicholas, 114.
Burhaus, Barnet, 201.
Burhans, Barnet, 2d, 201.
Burhans, Hilletie, 201.
Burhans, Jerrick, 201.
Burhans, John, 201.'
Burhans, Maretle, 201.
Burhans, Margaret, 201.
Burhans, Wilhelmus. will of, 201.
Burling, Samuel, 37, 59, 78.
Burling slip, N. Y. City, named, 37.
Buruet, Frederick, 199.
Burnet, Matthew, 199.
Burnet, Matthias, 109.
Burnet, Patrick, 161, 295.
Buruet, William, 199.
Burns, John, 321.
Burr, Isaac, 85, 325.
Burr, James, 325.
Burr, Mary, 85.
Burr, Samuel, 85.
Burrell, Josiah, 135.
Burrill, Thomas. 193.
Burritt, Blackleach, 164.
INDEX.
333
Burroughs, Joseph, 89.
Burroughs, Lidia, 89.
Burrowe, Catharine, 103.
Burrowe. Dr.. lo:i.
Burrows, Ann, 123.
Burrows, Samuel, 123.
Burrows, Ur. Samuel, 110.
Burtch, James, 191.
Burtis, Maltby, 144.
Burtis, Samuel, 98.
Bush, Rick, 222.
Bushkirk, Col., 325.
Bushnell, Thomas, 31.
Bushwlck, L. I., 47.
Bussing, Harman, 191.
Bussing, John, 39.
Butchers, 125, 225, 321.
Butler, Beleyta, 118.
Butler, Frances, 118.
Butler, Henry, 105; will of, 118.
Butler, Henry, Jr., 118.
Butler, James, 118, 160.
Butler, John, 118.
Butler, Nathaniel, 118. "
Butler, Sarah, 118.
Butler, Thomas, 118.
Butler, William, 37, 86.
Buyce, Matthew, 38, 39.
Buys, Henry, 246.
Cabinetmakers, 124.
Cadmuse, George, 83.
Cairns, Hugh, 137.
Caldwell, Noble, 320.
Caldwell, William, 320.
Calvin, Cornelius, 217.
Cameron, Alexander, 325.
Cameron, David, 110.
Cameron, Elizabeth, 110.
Campbell, Alexander, 293.
Campbell, Archibald, 73.
Campbell, Aury, 219.
Campbell, Catharine, 73.
Campbell, Daniel, 26, 209; will of, 73.
Campbell, David, appointed notary, 3; attorney at law, 41; men- tioned, 326.
Campbell, James, 191, 322.
Campbell, Jane, 73.
Campbell, Joel, 209.
Campbell, John, 136.
Campbell, Jonathan. 209.
Campbell, Levi, 209.
Campbell, Margaret, 73.
Campbell, Mary, 73, 209.
Campbell, Nathaniel, 209.
Campbell, Reuben, 209.
Campbell, Samuel, will of. 209
Campbell, Samuel, Jr., 209.
Campbell, Susanna, 73.
Campbell, William, 73.
Canajohary District, N. Y., 304
Cann, James, 104.
Cannel, Thomas, 142.
Canning, Nicholas, 322.
Cannon, David, 15.
Canron, Capt. Allen, 326.
Cantine, John, 239, 256.
Carew, James, will of, 88
Carew, Thomas, 88.
Cargill, David, 4.
Carll, Ananias, 93.
Carll, Platt, 92.
Carman, Abigail, 84.
Carman, Catharine, 94.
Carman, John, 246.
Carman, Joseph, 84.
Carman, Mary, will of, 84.
Carman, Samuel, 84.
Carman, Samuel, Jr., 94.
Carman, Thomas, 84.
Carman, Thomas, Jr., 84.
Carman, Thomas, 3d, 84.
Carmen, 119, 320, 321.
Carmer, Nicholas, 12.
Carmont, John, 32.
Carpenter, Ame, 254.
Carpenter, Anthony, 157.
Carpenter, Benedict, 210, 242.
Carpenter, Benjamin, 254, 301.
Carpenter, -Caleb, 254.
Carpenter, Gabriel, 254.
Carpenter, Hannah, 254.
Carpenter, Jacob, 303.
Carpenter, John, 184, 240, 251; will
of, 254.
Carpenter, Nathaniel, 97. Carpenter, Nehemiah, 161. Carpenter, Noah, 182. Carpenter, Sarah, 254. Carpenter, Thnmar, 254. Carpenters, 142, 200, 201, 222, 235,
247, 279, 299, 319, 321, 322, 323,
325.
Carr, Benjamin, will of, 25. Carr, George, 155. Carr, Jane, 155. Carr, Mary, 155. Carr, Nicholas, 319. Carrington, Susanah, 195. Carrol, Thomas, 298. Cartmen, 134, 319, 320. Cary, Dr. Ebenezer, 259. Case, John, 166. Case, Stephen, 160. Castle, Ann, 293. Castle, Elizabeth, 293. Castle, James, 293. Castle, John, 293. Castle, Robert, will of, 293. Castle, William, 293. Castleton, S. I., 80. Cebra, William, 113. Centurias, ship, 323. Chamberlain, Dr. John, 288. Chambers, Helena, 79. Chambers, John, will of, 79. Chance, ship, 134.
Chapel Street, N. Y. City, 128, 130. Charlotte Precinct, N. Y., 204, 235
236, 244, 264, 278, 299, 303. Charlton, Catharine, 12. Charlton, John, 12. Charlton, Dr. John, 141. Charlton, Rev. Richard, will of, 12. Charmler, Achsah, 54. Charmier, Daniel, will of, 54. Charming Sally, ship, 143. Chase, Henry, 227. Chatfleld, Mrs., 29. Chelsea, N. Y. City, 37, 40. Cheshire, Betty, 82. Cheshire, James, will of, 82. Chesner, Benjamin, 136. Chichester, Abraham, will of, 144 Chichester, Sarah, 144.
334
INDEX.
Chifham, Christina, 289.
Child, Francis, 12.
Chinnery, Sir John, 71.
Chipman, Ward, commissioned at- torney at law, 31.
Chisholm, Mary, 104.
Chove, John, 323.
Christie, James, 320.
Christopher, Edmond, 88.
Christopher, Elizabeth, 87.
Christopher, Joseph, 322.
Cinceboe, Audrus, 220.
Cinceboe, Eave, 220.
Cinceboe, Margaret, 219, 220.
Cinceboe, Philip, will of, 219.
Clapp, Joseph, 253.
Clark, Betty, 302.
Clark, Cornelia, 159.
Clark, Derindia, 159.
Clark, Duglis, 294.
Clark, James, 302.
Clark, John, will of, 42; mentioned, 88.
Clark, Joslas, 266.
Clark, Lewis, will of, 159.
Clark, Lydia, 160.
Clark, Sarah, 29, 30.
Clarke, Charity, 36, 37.
Clarke, Clement C., 26, 36, 37.
Clarke, Elizabeth, 79.
Clarke, James, 323.
Clarke, Janet, 321.
Clarke, Jonathan, 42.
Clarke, Isaac W., 42.
Clarke, Maria T., 36.
Clarke, Mary, 36, 37.
Clarke, Philip, 321.
Clarke, Capt. Thomas, will of, 36, 37.
Clarkson, Ann M., 53.
Clarkson, Elizabeth, 53.
Clarksou, Levinus, 53.
Clarkson, Thomas S., 53.
Claverack, N. Y., 238, 252, 260, 381.
Clements, Cate, 242.
Clements, Cornelius, 242.
Clements, Hannah, 242.
Clements, Johannes, will of, 242.
Clements, John, 242.
Clements, Mariche, 242.
Clements, Peter, 242.
Clements, Rachel, 242.
Clements, Thomas, 242, 259.
Clements, Tobias, 242, 243.
Clemmons, Nathaniel, 25.
Clemson, James, 133.
Clendening, Moses, 31, 101.
Clerk, Letitia, 174.
Clerk, Moses, 174.
Clifton, Col., 47.
Clinch, Benjamin, 243.
Clinch, Elizabeth, 243.
Clinch, Euretta, 243.
Clinch, Hannah, 243, 244.
Clinch, Ralph, 243.
Clinch, Rebecca, 243.
Clinch, Robert, will of, 243.
Clinch, Thomas, 243.
Clinton, Gov. DeWitt, 130, 131.
Clinton, George, 130, 263.
Clinton, Gov. George, 40.
Clinton, Hannah, 13O.
Clinton, Maria, 130, 131.
Clinton, Mary, 131.
Clopper, Cornelius, 114.
Close, David, 282.
Clowes, Peter, 184.
Clute, John, 300.
Clyne, Frederick, 303.
Clyne, Jacob, will of, 303.
Coachmakers, 77, 324.
Coates, John, 248.
Coats, Thomas, 93.
Cobb, James, 143, 144.
Cochran, Mary, 320.
Cochran, Robert, 4.
Cochs, William, appointed notary,
43.
Cock, Charles, 117. Cock, Clark, 117. Cock, Elizabeth, 117. Cock, Rev. Gerhard D., 252. Cock, Josiah, 117. Cock, Joshua, will of, 116. Cock, Robert, 117. Cock, Samuel, 54, 117. Cock, Sarah, 116. Cockroft, Margaret, 179. Cockroft, William, 54. Coddington, Joseph, 229. Coe, Abigail, 291, 292. Coe, Alexander, 294. Coe, Alletta, 123.
Coe,' Benjamin, 291, 292, 293, 294. Coe, Daniel, will of, 294. Coe, Daniel, Jr., 294. Coe, Elizabeth, 123, 294. Coe, Elnathan, 122. Coe, Halsted, 291, 292. Coe, Hannah, 123, 291, 292. Coe, James, 123. Coe, John, 122; will of, 291, 292;
mentioned, 294. Coe, John, Jr., 291, 292. Coe, John D., 292, 294. Coe, John D., Jr., 294. Coe, Jonas, 291, 292. Coe, Margaret, 291, 292. Coe, Mary, 122, 123, 294. Coe, Matthew, 292, 294. Coe, Phebe, 123. Coe, Rachel, 294. Coe, Robert, will of, 122. Coe, Samuel, 291, 292, 294. Coe, Sarah, 291, 292, 294. Coe, Susanah, 123. Coeu, Daniel. 54. Colan, James, 87. Colden, Alexander, 56. Colden. Alice, 56. Colden, Gov. Cadwallader, will of,
56; mentioned, 100. Colden, Cadwallader, Jr., 56, 57,
177.
Coldeu, Cadwallader C., 177. Colden, David, 56, 57. Colden, Elizabeth, 56. Colden, Major, 177. Colden, Richard N., 56, 177. Coldenham, N. Y., 56. Cold Spring, L. I., 115. Cole, Abraham, 134. Cole, Abraham, Jr., 118. Cole, Benjamin, 88, 101, 293. Cole, Cornelius, 23, 74, 134, 312. Cole, David, will of, 133, 134. Cole, Ester, 23. Cole, Eva| 88.
INDEX.
335
Cole, Isaac, 23.
Cole, Jhcob, 105, 134, 203, 294. Cole, Patience, 74. Cole, Peter, 5. Cole, Rebecca, 134. Cole, Richard, will of, 23. Cole, Stephen, 134. Coleman, Abigail, 19r>. Coleman, Catharine, 101. Coleman, Charity, 184. Coleman, Daniel, 171. Coleman, David, 161. Coleman, George, will of, 100. Coleman, George, Jr., 161. Coleman, Gideon, 161. Coleman, Hannah, 161. Coleman, James, 161. Coleman, John, 161. Coleman, Jonathan, will of. 184. Coleman, Jonathan, Jr., 184. Coleman, Joseph, 184. Coleman, Keziah, 160, 161. Coleman, Lydia, 161. Coleman, Mary, 161, 295. Coleman, Nathan, 184. Coleman, Sarah, 110, 161. Coleman, Thomas, 107. 168, 171. Coleman, Capt. Timothy, 6. Coles, Hannah, 117. Coles, Jordan, 113. Coles, Joseph, 117. Coles, Robert, 113. Coles, Stephen, 113. Collins, Abraham, 110, 171. Collins, Lena, 216, 217. Collins, Richard, 216. Colmus, George, 5. Colwell, Capt. Benjamin, 42. Colyear, Catharine, will of, 94. Colyer, Abraham, 04. Comb, George, 161, 162. Combs, Elizabeth, 162. Comstock, Stephen, 204. Conant, Anna, 288. Concklin, Job, 238. Concklin, John, 238. Concklin, Melnes, 81. Concklin, Thomas, 323. Conckling, Ezekiel, 93. Condermann, Adam, 305. Condermann, Margaretha, 305. Condon, Garret, 324. Condon, Morris, 324. Conkiin, Alexander, 143. Conklin, Deborah, 143. Conkiin, Epinetus, 147. Conklin, Hannah, 143. Conkiin, Isaac, 142. Conklin, Israel, will of, 142. Conklin, Israel, Jr., 143. Conklin, Jacob, 142, 147. Conklin, Jane, 152. Conklin, John, 142, 178. Conklin, Nathaniel, 146. Conklin, Phebe, 146. Conklin, Platt, will of, 146 Conklin, Smith, 143. Conklin, Susanah, 143. Conklin, William, 152. Conkllng, Altie, 219. Conkllng, Casparus, will of, 218. Conkling, Castina, 218, 219. Conkling, Cornelius. 202. Conkllng, Elizabeth, 219.
Conkllng, Epenetus, 92.
Conkling, Huyly, 218.
Conkling, Jacob, 38.
Conkllng, Joseph, 202.
Conkllng, Matthew. 218, 219.
Conkling, -Rachel, 219.
Conkllng, Richard, 202.
Conkllng, Rltie, 218, 219.
Conkling, Safflaw, 219.
Conn, James, 319.
Conn, Phebe, 319.
Conner, John, 184.
Conner, Richard, 74.
Connolly, Patrick, 219.
Constable, Alexander, 109.
Constable, William, 53.
Contlne, John, 312.
Conveyancer, 113.
Cook, Asher, 48.
Cook, Joab, 18.
Cook, John, will of, 294.
Cook, Mary, 294.
Cook, Sarah, 294.
Cook, William, appointed proctor,
42.
Cooke, John C., 82. Cooley, Daniel, 251. Cooley, Experience, 251. Cooley, Hannah, 250, 251. Cooley, Justus, 251. Cooley, Keziah, 251. Cooley, Mary, 251. Cooley, Nathan, will of, 250. Cooley, Nathan, Jr., 250, 251. Cooley, Peniner, 251. Coon, Adam, 287. Coon, Hezekiah, 298. Coon, Johanes, 287. Coons, Philip, 220. Cooper, Ananias, 237. Cooper, Gilbert, 292. Cooper, James, 18, 275. Cooper, John, 67. Cooper, Obadiah, 275, 293. Cooper, Sarah, 296. Coopers, 60, 191, 218, 296. Cordwalner, 8, 82, 88, 110, 139,
191, 195, 222, 247. Coregain, Gilbert, 236. Cornell, Benjamin, 113, 114. Cornell, Catharine, 324. Cornell, Deborah, 113. Cornell, Elizabeth, 147. Cornell, Hannah, 114. Cornell, Helena, 147, 148. Cornell, John, 147. Cornell, Margaret, 113. Cornell, Mary, 114. Cornell, Phebe, 114. Cornell, Richard, will of, 113. Cornell, Robert, 57. Cornell, Samuel M., 324. Cornell, Thomas, 147. Cornell, Whitehead, 148. Cornvell, Elenor, 325. Cornveli, Thomas, 325. Cornwall Precinct, N. Y., 167, 170
175, 250, 300. Cornwallis, ship, 322. Corrle, Jacob, 260. Corsa, Mary, 129. Corsa, Sarah, 129. Corsen, Charity, 325. Corsen, Clesua, 326.
336
INDEX.
Corsen, Daniel, 325.
Corsen, Klcluircl, 326.
Cortelyou, Aaron, 7, 46.
Cortelyou, Cornelius, 94.
Cortelyou, Isaac, 45.
Cortelyou, Peter, 87.
CortlauiTs Manor, N. Y., 150, li>3,
192 'Ml, 212, 222, 223, 235, 240,
241, 259, 275, 291. Cortright, Affee, 138. Cortright, Benjamin, 190. Cortright, John, 138. Corty, John, 78. Corwin, Henry, 67. Corwln, Henry, Jr., 67. •Corwith, David, 61. Corwith, Gordon, 62. Cory, Joseph, 104. Cosine, Catharine, 319. Cosine, Cornelius, 319. Cotes, Daniel, 325. Cotes, Isabella, 325. Courtney, Richard, 323. Covert, Abraham, 241. Covert, Dorothy, 241. Covert, Elisha, 192; will of, 241;
mentioned, 242. Covert, Elizabeth, 241, 275. Covert, Hannah, 241. Covert, Isaac, will of, 241. Covert, Jacob, 275. Covert, Luke, 241. Covert, Mary, 241, 242. Covert, Phebe, 241. Covert, Sarah, 241. Covert, Tamar, 241.- Cowchendale, Mannes, 293. Cowenhoven, Catharine, 34. Cowenhoven, Cornelia, 76. Cowenhoven, Dlna, 34. Cowenhoven, Dorothea, 34. Cowenhoven, Elsie, 34. Cowenhoven, Gerrit, 17. Cowenhoven, John, will of, 33; men- tioned, 76.
Cowenhoven, John, Jr., 33, 34. Cowenhoven, Nicholas, 33, 34, 36,
45, 76.
Cowenhoven, Rem, 33, 34, 75. Cow Neck, L. I., 121. Cowyar, Robert, 63. Cox, Jamieson, 132. Cox, John, 88.
Coxe, Daniel, attorney at law, 49. Cozine, Catharine, 81. Cozine, Catrina, 80. Cozine, Cornelius, 80. Cozine, Garret, will of, 80. Cozine, Hannah, 80. Cozine, Jane, 80, 81. Cozine, John, 125. Craft, James, 77. Craft, Mary, 77. Craft, William, 193. Crandel, Phebe, 278. Crane, Joseph, 151, 254. Crane, John. 254. Crane, Stephen, 155, 156. Crane, Thamar, 254. Cranford, John, 106. Crannell, Bartholomew, appointed
notary, 24; mentioned, 70, 77,
260, 297. Cravey, George, will of, 71.
Cravey, James, 71.
Crawford, Ann, 156.
Crawford, James, 81.
Crawford, Samuel, 156.
Crawford, Thomas, 177.
Crawley, John, 4.
Creamer, Sarah, 297.
Creator, John, 320.
Creed, Benjamin, 69.
Creed, George, 69.
Creed, Mary, 69.
Creed, Phebe, 69.
Creed, William, will of, 69.
Creed, William, Jr., 69.
Cregler, Dr. John, 19.
Creighton, James, 81.
Crenier, Dennis, 31.
Crispel, Cornelius, will of, 159.
Crispel, Gertie, 159.
Crispel, Petrus, 159.
Crocheron, Abraham, will of, 30;
mentioned, 87.
Crocheron, Abraham, Jr., 31. Crocheron, Daniel, 101. Crocheron, Elizabeth, 31. Crocheron, Jacob, 31. Crocheron, John, 31. Crocheron, Nicholas, 31. Crom, William, 294. Cronkhight, Catren, 291. Cronkhight, Hester. 291. Crook, Elizabeth, 52. Crook, John, 52. Crook, Mary, 52. Crookston, John, will of, 55. Crookston, John, 2d, 55. Cropper, Thomas, 17. Crow, Thomas, 120. Crowe, Jonathan, 321. Crowe, Lois, 321. Crowell, Joseph, 322. Crowell, Sarah, 322. Cruse, John, 7. Cubberly, Isaac, 46. Cubberly, Thomas, 46. Cuniing, William, 154. dimming, Agnes, 256. Cumming, William, 256. Cunningham, James, 136. Currie, Archibald, 224. Curtis, Seth, 159. Cutlers, 97. Cuyler's Sugar House, N. Y. City,
34.
Cuyper, Catharine, 83. Cuyper, Hendrick, 83. Cypher, Altie, 238. Cypher, Annettle, 238. Cypher, David, 238. Cypher, Elizabeth, 238. Cypher, Lodwyck, 238. Cypher, Margaret, 238. Cypher, Nelle, 238. Cypher, Sarah, 238. Cypher, William, will of, 237, 238.
Dains, Mary, 182. Dakin, Timothy, 246. Dale, James, 86. Dallis, Margaret, 132. Dancing Master, 320. Davenport, Mary, 121. Davenport, Rachel, 207.
INDEX.
337
David, John, 153.
Davids, William. 105.
Davis, Abigail, 27.
Davis, Aimer, 253.
Davis, Andrew, 27.
Davis, Catharine, 101.
Davis, Daniel, will of, 27.
Davis, David, 27, 253.
Davis, Gabriel, 133.
Davis, Hannah, 27.
Davis, Isaac, 26, 69.
Davis, James, 320.
Davis, Jemima, 253.
Davis, John, 93, 263.
Davis, Joseph, 27; will of, 253.
Davis, Joseph, Jr., 253.
Davis, Mary, 253.
Davis, Richard, 249.
Davis, Sally, 101.
Davis, Samuel, will of, 26; men- tioned, 169.
Davis, Samuel, Jr., 26.
Davis, Susanau, 27.
Davis, William, 27.
Dawson, John, 32.
Dayton, Anne, 325.
Dayton, David. 325.
Dean, Abraham, 250.
Dean, Arioutyea, 250.
Dean, Daniel, 250.
Dean, Elizabeth, 250.
Dean, Gideon, 250.
Dean, Isaac, 250.
Dean, Jededlah, will of, 250.
Dean, Jededlah, Jr., 250.
Dean, Jenny, 250.
Dean, John, 84.
Dean, Jonathan, 250.
Dean, Kesla, will of, 84.
Dean, Mary, 250.
Dearlng, Thomas, 248.
Deas, James, 8.
Deblois, George, 42.
Deblois, George, Jr., 42.
De Bevols, Ann, 50.
De Bevois, George, 50.
De Bevols, Jacobus, 34, 50.
De Bevois, Jacobus, Jr., 50.
De Bevois, Johanes, 33.
De Bevols, Joost, 33.
De Bevois, Sarah, will of, 50.
De Bevoise, Corel, 34.
De Boys, Walter, 315.
Decker, Benjamin, 268.
Decker, Catharine, 268.
Decker, David, 268.
Decker, Elizabeth, 87, 268.
Decker, Jacob, 83, 268.
Decker, James S., 87.
Decker, Jemima, 87.
Decker, Jenny, 15.
Decker, Johanes, will of, 87; men- tioned, 169.
Decker, John, 87.
Decker, Joseph, will of, 268.
Decker, Joseph, Jr., 268.
Decker, Margaret, 15.
Decker, Mary, 87.
Decker, Matthew, 88.
Decker, Matthias, will of, 15; men- tioned, 88.
Decker, Matthias. Jr., 15.
Decker, Moses, 87, 88.
Decker, Peter, 87.
Decker, Rachel, 268.
Decker, Kebecca, 87.
Decker, Richard, 15.
Decker, Silvanus, 87.
Dederick, Christian, 34.
Dederlck, William, Jr., 201.
Deforest, David, 285.
Deforest, John, 285.
Deforest, Maria, 286.
Deforest, Martin, 286.
Deforest, Philip, will of, 285.
Deforest, Rebecah, 285.
De Graaf, Catalyntie, 267.
De Graaf, Claas, 267, 273.
De Graaf, Maria, 267.
Degraw, Ann, 50.
Degraw, Isaac, 50.
Degrote, Peter, 5.
De Grove, A'lolph, Jr., 275. i
Delalton, Thomas, 321.
Delamater, Abraham, 45.
Delamater, Abraham J., 252.
Delamater, Isaac, 138.
Delamater, Martin, 194.
Delamater, Samuel, 39.
De Lancey, Anne, will of, 58.
De Lancey, Elizabeth, 56, 57.
De Lancey, Gen., 109, 321.
De Lancey, James, 58, 178, 214, 215, 314.
De Lancey, James, Jr., 58.
De Lancey, John P., 59.
De Lancey, Martha, 59.
De Lancey, Mary, 59.
De Lancey, Oliver, 59.
De Lancey, Peter, 59.
De Lancey, Stephen, 59.
De Lancey, Susanah, 59.
Delany, Area, 191.
Delight, ship, 6.
Delong, Martin, 253.
Demarest, Samuel, 275.
De Mlet, Obadiah, 121.
Demott, John. 94.
Demott, Maria, 94.
Denn, Daniel, 180.
Denn, 1'hebe, 180.
Denn, William, 180, 183, 198.
Dennis, John, 111.
Denton, Abigail, 198.
Denton, Amos, 66, 96.
Dentou, Amos, Jr., 66.
Denton, Ann, 202.
Denton, Benjamin, will of. 202.
Denton, Benjamin, Jr., 202, 203.
Denton, Daniel, 198, 269.
Denton, Deborah, 65.
Denton, Isaac, 184.
Denton, James, 157, 198.
Denton, John, 202, 203.
Denton, Jonas, 198, 269.
Denton, Martha, 65.
Denton, Mary, 95.
Denton, Nehemiah, 65.
Denton, Phebe, 198.
Dentou, Rachel. 202.
Denton, Ruth, 202.
Denton, Samuel, 65, 166; will of, 198.
Denton, Samuel, 2d, 198.
Denton, Sarah, 202.
Denton, Thomas, will of, 65; men- tioned, 198.
Denton, Thomas, Jr., 65.
338
INDEX.
Denyse, Denisha, 20.
Denyse, Cnpt. Jacques, .'!.'!.
De 1'eyster, Abraham, 21.~>.
De Peyster, Elizabeth, 214.
De Peyster, John, 153, 215, 237, 237.
De Peyster, Margaret, 22.
De Peyster, Nicholas, 22.
De Peyster, Sarah, 22.
Depue, Benjamin, 312.
Depue, Cornelius, 312.
Depuy, Benjamin, 187.
Depuy, Benjamin, Jr., 181.
Depuy, Ellas, will of, is.",.
Depuy, Elias, Jr., 183, 186.
Depuy, Grietje, 186.
Depuy, Jacobus. 1S6.
Depuy, Jesaia, 183, 186.
Depuy, John, 186, 187.
Depuy, Joseph, 181, ISO.
Depuy, Josla, 185. 186.
Depuy, Maria, 180.
Depuy, Moses, 185, 186. 187, 190,
233.
Depuy, Rachel, 185. Depuy, Sara, 186. De Rienier, Peter, 245. Desbrosses, James, Jr., 58. Devism, Ann, 36. De Voor, Atl'ee, 138. De Voor, John, will of. 137. De Voor, John, Jr., 138. De Voor, Yelantie, 138. Devore, Ann, 114. Devore, David, 8; will of, 114. Devore, Maritie, 114. De Vow, James, 161. Dewel, Silvauus, Jr., 244. Dewey, Betty, 173. De Witt, Andries, 189. De Witt, Ann, 188, 224. 225. De Witt, Charles, 164, 177, 189,
284.
De Witt, Cornelius, 100. De Witt, Gertruyd, 225. De Witt, Jacob, 189; will of. 190. De Witt, Jacob, 2d, 190. De Witt, John, will of, 188. 224. De Witt, Henrickus. 189, 190. De Witt, Nancy, 223. De Witt, William, 225. Deygert, Johannes, 315. D'Honneur, Johanna, 91. D'Honneur, Rachel, 91. 100. D'Honneur, Samuel, 91. Dickinson, John, 134. Dickinson, Jonathan, 323. Dickinson, Mr., 45. Dickson, John, 99. Dickson, William, 320. Dietz, Adam, 265. Dietz, Eva, 265. Dietz, Johan J., 264. Dietz, Johannes, 264, 205. Dietz, Marines, 265. Dietz, Peter, 265. Dietz, William, will of. 264. 265. Dietz, William, Jr., 264. Distillers, 113, 138. Ditmars, Abraham, 63, 64. Ditmars, Bridget, 63. Ditmars, Catharine, 63. Ditmars, Dow, Jr., 63. Ditmars, Johahes, 20. 21. Ditmars, John, 63, 64.
Ditmars, Maria, 63. Ditmars, Dowe, 102, 324. Hi! mars, Dowe, Jr., 121. Dobbin, Anthony, 290, 301. Dobbin, Hugh. 207. Doctors, see Physicians. Dodd, John, 156. Dodd, Samuel N., 156. Dodge, Elizabeth, 121. Dodge, Jeremiah, will of, 121. Dodge, Jeremiah, Jr., 121. Dodge, Mary, 121. Dodge, Phebe, 121. Dodge, Robert, 121. Dodge, Thomas, 121. Dodge, William, 121. Dolan, Abraham, 228. Doian, Simon, 250. Dolphin, ship, 71, 143. Dolsen, Abigail. 185. Dolsen, Asa, 185. Dolseu, James, will of, 185. Dolseu, James, Jr., 185. Dolseu, Mary, 185. Dolsen, Phebe. 185. Dolsen, Samuel, 185. Donaldson, Abraham, 229. Dougan, John C., 12. Dongau, Thomas, 16. Donovan, Lewis, 198. Dorland, Auetje, 96. Dorland, Auriantie. 96. Dorland, Gerrit, will of, 96. Dorland, Gerritt, 2d, 97. Dorland, Jannettie, 97. Dorland, John, 97. Dorland, John, Jr., 97. Dorland. Sarah, 96. Dorn, John C., 209. Doty, Benjamin, 297. Doty, Isaac, 12, 126. Doughty, George, 322. Doughty, Robert, 57. Douglas, Thomas, 133. Douw, Cornelius, 247. Douw, Johannes V., will of, 247. Douw, John de P., 273. Douw, Margaretje, 247. Douw, Volckert P., 199. Dover, N. Y., 302. Dow, Agnes, 99. Dowd, Israel, 216. Dowe, John de P., 266. Doyle, Lawrence, 134. ' Doyle, Michael, 134. Doyle, Patrick, will of, 134. Doyle, Philip, 240. Dragon, ship, 48. Drake, Benjamin, 196. Drake, Esther, 196. Drake, John, will of. 196. Drake, John, Jr., 196. Drake, Joseph, 196. Drake, Martha, 196. Drake, Mary, 196. Drake, Michael, 160. Drake, Phanne, 150. Drake, Samuel, 196. Drake, William, 196. Drake, Zephaniah, 196. Drew, Barnaby, 72, 143, 144. Drury, Capt. Edward, will of, 44. Drury, Lieut. James, 44. Drury, John, 44.
INDEX.
339
JM'ury, O'Bryau, 44. Duuiic, Cornelius, notary public, 54. Duanc, James, 100. Dubois, Andreas, Jr., 250. Dubois, Cornelius, will of, 220; men- tioned, 228.
imbois, Cornelius, Jr., 220, 221, 233. Dubois, Daniel, 228. Dubois, Diana, 268. IJubois, Edward. 103. Uubois, Gertruyd, 233, 311. Dubois, Hendrick, 267. Dubois, Heudricus, will of, 267;
mentioned, 231, 232. Dubois, Hendrieus, Jr., 208.
Dubois, Jacomintie, 220. 221.
Dubois, Janettie, 220, 221, 2G8.
Dubois, John, 103.
Dubois, Joshua, 221.
Dubois, Leah, 221.
Dubois, Lewis, 80.
Dubois, Lewis, Jr., 80.
Dubois, Lieut. Lewis, 159.
Dubois, Margaret. 220.
Dubois, Mary, 102, 103.
Dubois, Matthew, 208.
Dubois, Methusaleni, 207, 268, 311, 312.
Dubois, Nathaniel, 220, 221.
Dubois, Peter, 109.
Dubois, Philip, 186, 267, 208.
Dubois, Polly, 220.
Dubois, Kachel, 220, 268.
Dubois, Saretie, 220, 221.
Dubois, Solomon, 268.
Dubois, Tennis, 296.
Dubois, Tryntle, 220, 221, 268.
Dubois, Wilhelmus, 220.
Duboys, Johaues, 200.
Duckworth. Thomas, 21.
Dudley, John, 70.
Dudley, William, 71.
Dumond, Gertruy, 284, 308.
Dmnoud, John. 284.
Dumont, James, 308.
Duuiont, John, 308.
Dumont, John, Jr., 308.
Duncan, James, 5, 246.
Dunning, Abijah, 183.
Dunning, David, 183.
Dunning, Deborah. 195.
Dunning, Elizabeth, 183.
Dunning, Ephraim, 183.
Dunning, Isaac, 183.
Dunning, Jacob, 183.
Dunning, Ketura, 183.
Dunning, Loes, 183.
Dunning, Margaret, 183.
Dunning, Mary, 183.
Dunning, Matthew, 183.
Dunning, Samuel, will of. 183.
Dunning, Samuel, Jr.. 183.
Dunscomb, Daniel, llii'.
Dunseomb, Edward, 109.
Dunscomb, Johu, 79.
Dunscomb, Johu, Jr.. 29.'i.
Dunscombe, Daniel, Jr., 58.
Dupuy, Aaron, 88.
Dupuy, Barent, 87, 88.
Dupuy, John, 82.
Dupuy, Leah, 82.
Duptiy, Moses, will of, 82.
Dupuy, Nicholas. 82.
Duraud, Peter, 80.
Dureon, Thomas, Jr., 323.
Durlan, Elizabeth, will of, 120.
Durlan, Garret, 121.
Durlen, Thomas, 85.
Durllng, Phebe, 67.
Durnford, Daniel, will of, 32.
Durnford, Richard, 32.
Duryea, Garrett, 251.
Duryea, George, 251.
Duryea, Johanes, 45.
Duryea, Simon, 36.
Duryee, Abraham, 245.
Duryee, Abraham, Jr., 245.
Duryee, Annettie, 321.
Duryee, Antye, 245.
Duryee, Cornelius, 321.
Duryee, Jacob, 124, 125.
Duryee, Magdalena, 124.
Duryee, Sally, 245.
Duryee, Stephen, will of, 245.
Dusenberry, John, 298.
Dusinberre, William, 271.
Duzenberre, Mary, 256.
Duzeuberre, Samuel, 256.
Duzenberre, Sllvenus, will of, 256.
Dyer, Rebecca, 297.
Earle, Morris, 80. East Chester, N. Y., 55. Ecker, Abraham, 161. Edgar, Thomas, 319. Edmlnster, Jane; 174. Edmlnster, William, 174. Edmonds, John, 111. Edmonds, Samuel, 299. Egberts, Anthony, 82. Egberts, Mary, 24. Egberts, Tunis, 7. Eilback, Jonathan, 104. Eisenlon, John, 158. Eldert, Samuel, 140. Ellice, James, 244. Ellis, James, 314. Ellison, Gabriel, 239. Ellison, John, 222. Ellison, Richard, 86. Ellison, Thomas, 177. Elliss, Hankey, 16. Ellsworth, Jenny, 250. Ellsworth, William, 124. Elmendorph, Catharine, 284. Elmendorph, Jonathan, 284. Elphinstone, ship, 321. Elsden, Benjamin, 41. Eltlnge, Abraham, 229, 268. Eltinge, Annatje, 227, 229. Eltinge, Diana, 268. Eltinge, Jacobus, 227, 229. Eltinge, Jacomyntle, 227. Eltinge, Noah, will of. 227. Eltinge, Noah, Jr., 229. Eltinge, Thomas, 229. Eltinge, William, Jr., 229. Ely, Dr. Benjamin, 250. Emans, Abraham, will of, 104. Emans, Abraham, Jr., 104. Emans, Antie, 104. Emans, Cornelius, 105. Emans, Johanes, 45, 104. Emans, Hendrick, Jr.. 102. Emans, Margarettn, 104. Emans, Sarah, 104. Emaus, Steven, 104.
340
INDEX.
Kmbree, George, 119.
Kmbree, Samuel, 18.
Embree, Sarah, 129.
Embree, Susanah, 14.
Embree, Thomas, 18.
Emerald, ship, 42.
Emig, Nicholas, 220.
Enderle, Michael, 189.
Enters, John, will of, 104.
Enters, Mary, 194.
Ernst, Matthew, 39.
Ervlng, George, 42.
Erwln, Samuel, 310.
Esselstyn, Richard, 239.
Ettrldge, James, 65.
Evans, James, 133.
Evans, John, 133, 312.
Everett, James, 218.
Everlt, James, 142.
Everlt, Judith, 97.
Everltt, Benjamin, 94, 95.
Everltt, Daniel, 96, 195, 196.
Everitt, Elizabeth, 96.
Everitt, James, 95, 196, 269, 289,
317.
Ewer, John, Jr., 139. Ewer, Walter, Jr., 139. Expense Lot, 305. Experiment, ship, 72, 143.
Fach, Henrlch, 49.
Fagan, John, 325.
Fahy, Martin, 320.
Fairbank, 1'hineas, 133.
Fanning, Edmund, secretary of Gov. Tryon, 1.
Fanning, Col. Edmund, 25.
Fanning, Thomas, 325.
Fansher, William, 301.
Farly, Elizabeth, 273.
Farly, John, 273.
Farmar, Samuel, 34.
Farmer, Jaspar, 5.
Farmer, Thomas, 119.
Farmers, 13, 15, 17, 23, 24, 38, 45, 71, 74, 79, 91, 93, 118, 124, 161, 180, 191, 198, 209, 211, 224, 243, 252, 269, 273, 274, 277, 284, 285, 293, 295, 298, 301, 305, 312.
Farrand, Jacob, 256.
Farrand, John, 256.
Farrant, Lieut. Henry, 315.
Farrer, Lancelot, 104.
Farrer, Thomas, 103, 104.
Farrier, Mary, 174.
Farrier, Robert, 174.
Farrington, John, 64.
Fashea, John, 194.
Faulkenham, Magdalen, 324.
Faulkenham, Samuel, 324.
Feeks, Charles, 86.
Fegan, John, 320.
Fegan, Lazarus, 320.
Fell, John, 155.
Fell, Peter K., 155.
Feller, John J., 308.
Felmore, George, 175.
Fenwlck, Anne, 70.
Fenwlck, Capt. Robert, will of, 70.
Ferdon, Abraham, 136.
Ferdon, Catharine, 192.
Ferdon, Elizabeth. 192.
Ferdon, Gertruy, 192.
Ferdon, Jacob, 192.
Fvrdon, Johnnuis, 192.
Ferdon, John, will of, 191.
Ferdon, Mary, 192.
Ferdon, Phebe, 192.
Ferdon, Zaohariah, 192.
Ferguson, Hugh, 323.
Ferguson, Capt. James, 32.
Ferguson, Quashey, will of, 143.
Ferrers, Mary, 100.
Ferrers, Robert E., 100.
Ferris, Benjamin, 10, '227.
Ferris, Charity, 205, 200.
Ferris, James, 205.
Ferris, John, 291.
Ferriss, David, 172.
Ferrlss, Phebe, 172.
Ferriss, Reed, 172.
Ferriss, Ruth, 171.
Ferriss, Susanah, 172.
Ferriss, Urania, 172.
Ferriss, Zebulon, will of, 171.
Ferriss, Zebulon, Jr., 172.
Fetter, Abraham, 283.
Field, Anthony, will of, 209.
Field, Anthony, Jr., 210.
Field, Benjamin, 210, 241.
Field, Elizabeth, 322.
Field, Hannah, 210.
Field, John, 210.
Field, Moses, 210.
Field, Samuel, 210.
Field, Sarah, 210.
Field, Thomas, 210, 322.
Field, William, 64, 210.
Fielding, Henry, 5.
Flelen, Effle, 273.
Fielen, Lodewikes, 273.
Fieler, Neeltye, 276.
Fieler, Peter, 276.
Finch, Thaddious, 301.
Fincher, Abraham, 55.
Finger, Anna, 249.
Finger, Catharine, 249.
Finger, Coenrat, 249.
Finger, David, 249.
Finger, Elizabeth, 249.
Finger, Jacob, 249.
Finger, Johannis, will of, 248.
Finger, Margaret, 289.
Finger, Michael, 248, 249, 289.
Finger, Petrus, 249.
Finn, Anthony, 218.
Finn, Dinah, 217.
Finn, Patience, 217.
Finn, Robert, will of, 217.
Finn, William, 217.
Finnley, William, 319.
Fish, Jonathan, 320.
Fish, Sarah, 320. ,
Fisher, Lieut. John, 63.
Fisher, Nancy, 304.
Fisher, Susannah, 223.
Fisher, Thomas, 10.
Fisher, William C., 136.
Fishkill, N. Y., 211, 245, 259, 29G.
Fitch, Elizabeth, 202.
Fitzgerald, John, 283.
Fitzroy road, N. Y. City, 39.
Fltzslmons, Peter, 118, 212.
Flake, Coenradt, 237.
Flatbush, N. Y., 17, 140.
Flat lands, L. I., 19, 64.
Fleet, Esther, 92.
INDEX
341
Fletcher, Nicholas, 80.
I'-lrvelling, Thomas, 324.
^levelling, Thomas, Jr., 324.
Fliuu, David, will of, 235.
Floyd, Benjamin, 80, 320.
Floyd, Charity, 91.
Floyd, Charles, 205.
Floyd, Margaret, 205, 206.
Floyd, Mrs., 144.
Floyd, Richard, 91.
Flushing, L. I., 37, 64, 77, 88.
Flynn, Michael, 322.
Fonda, Abraham, 217, 224, 3OO.
Fonda, Jellis, 314.
Forbes, William, 98.
Ford, John, 50.
Ford, Oswald, will of, 49, 50.
Ford, Patrick, 320.
Ford, Samuel, 50.
Ford, William, 50.
Ford, William, 2d, 50.
Fordhaiu, Henry, 66.
Forman, Alexander, 153.
l-'oruuin, Daniel. 207.
Forman, Khoda, 188.
Forrest, James, 23.
Fort George, N. Y. City, 2.
Forty, Peter T., 319. Foster, Ebeuezer, 50.
Foster, Hester, 321.
Foster, John, will of, 126; men- tioned, 299, 323. Foster, Mary, 323. Foster, Nathaniel, 151. Foster, William, 321. Fourth Neck, L. I., 27, 29. Fowler, Anna, 106. Fowler, Caleb, 303. Fowler, Isaac, 106, 223. Fowler, Joseph, 276. Fowler, William, 115. Foy, Francis, will of, 109. Fraile, George, 320. Frank, Frederick, 320. Franklin, Abraham, 129. Franklin, Anthony, 129. Franklin, Benjamin, 45, 129. Franklin, Elizabeth, 129. Franklin, Glorlana, 205, 200. Franklin, Hannah, 130. Franklin, Hendrick A., 257. Franklin, Henry, 127. Franklin, James, 129, 205, 206. Franklin, Johana, 257. Franklin, John, 128, 129, 131. Franklin, Maria, 127, 130, 131. Franklin, Mary, 127, 128, 129, 130,
131.
Franklin, Nancy, 129. Franklin, Rebecca, 129. Franklin. Samuel, 8, 127, 128, 129,
131, 132.
Franklin, Samuel, Jr., 129. Franklin, Sarah, 128, 129. 130. Franklin, Thomas, 129, 131. Frauklin, Walter, will of, 127, 130,
131.
Franklin, Walter, 2d, 129, 131. Franklin, GOT. William, 45. Fraser, John, 324. Fraser, Simon, 320. Fraser, William, 16. Frear, Jacobes, 276. Frederick, John M., 224.
Frederlcksburgh, N. Y., 254.
Freeland, John, 6.
Freeman, James, 139.
Freer, John, 276.
Freer, Maria, 276.
Freiligh, John, 303.
French, Philip, Jr., 119, 120.
Frenchard, John, 303.
Frere, Simon, 238.
Fritts, Christina, 289.
Fritts, Harme, 289.
Frost, Isaac, 117.
Frost, Martha, 117.
Frost, Mary, 117.
Frost, Thomas, 12, 15.
Frost, Dr. Thomas, 106.
Fuller, Oliver, 194.
Fuller, Sylvester, 322.
Furman, Abigail, 98, 123.
Furman, Abraham, will of, 124.
Furman, Abraham, Jr., 124.
Furman, Daniel, 124.
Furman, Elizabeth, 98.
Furman, Ezekiel, 98.
Furman, Gabriel, 98.
Furman, Hannah, 124.
Furman, James, 98.
Furman, John, 54; will of, 98.
Furman, John, Jr., 98.
Furman, Joseph, 98.
Furman, Paul, 98.
Furman, Phebe, 124.
Furman, Robert, 98.
Furman, Samuel, 98.
Furman, Sarah, 124.
Furman, Teshle, 124.
Furman, William, 72, 98, 123, 124.
Furman, Zebulon, 124.
Fyers, Elizabeth, 11.
Fyers, Thomas, 11.
Gaasbeck, Abraham, 308.
Gaasbeck, Petrus, 308.
Gaery, John, 166.
Gage, Margaret, 179.
Gaine, Hugh, 58.
Galatea, ship, 62, 319.
Gale, Benjamin, 166, 169.
Gale, Coe, 169.
Gale, Jacob, 111.
Gale, John, 195.
Gale, Samuel, 184.
Gamboild, Hector, 80.
Gamgl, John, 82.
Gardeneer, Antie, 235.
Gardeneer, David, 235.
Gardeneer, Harmanus, will of. 233.
Gardeneer, Harmanus, Jr., 235.
Gardeneer, Mary, 235.
Gardener, Archibald, 58.
Gardener, Thomas, 58.
Gardiner, Silvester, 43.
Gardiner, William, bond of, 43.
Garish, Elizabeth, 322'.
Garish, Thomas, 322.
Garlin, Jane, 132.
Garlin, Mr., 132.
Garner, Nicholas, 48.
Garrard, Ann, 323.
Gnrrard, William, 323.
Garrison, Abraham, 281. ,
Garrison, Harmanus, 13.
Gasharie, Joseph, 159, 190, 234.
342
INDEX.
Gauter, Frederick M., 86.
Hunter, Mary M., 8(i.
(iauter, Michael, will of, 86.
Guiltier, Louis A., 39, 71, 79, 138.
Gee, John, 12.
Gelbtou, Multby, 60.
General Gray, ship, 41.
Gei-ritsou, Cutalyutle, 211.
Geyer, Frederick- W., 79, 107, 108.
Gibbons, John, 43.
Gibbs, Joseph, 02.
Gibbs, Robert, 48.
Gidney, Elizabeth, 321, 325.
Gidney, John, 31'5.
Gidney, Jonathan, 321.
Gifford, John, will of. 102.
Gifford, Mary, 102, 103.
Gilbert, Aaron, 39.
Gilbert, Abljali, 255.
Gilbert, Beuajah, 253.
Gilbert, Elizabeth, 255.
Gilbert, Ephruiin, 2r>4, 255.
Gilbert, Gilbert, 254.
Gilbert, Hannah, 39.
Gilbert, Jacob, 255.
Gilbert, Jellis, 39.
Gilbert, John, 20.
Gilbert, Josiah, will of, 254.
Gilbert, Lois, 254, 255.
Gilbert, Mary, 39.
Gilbert, Nathan, 254, 255.
Gilbert, Huchel, 39.
Gilbert, William, deed of property,
26.
Gilbert, Abby, 239. Gllbort, Calip, 239. Gilbert, Elizabeth, 239. Gilbert, Hannah, 239, 240. Gilbert, Josiah, will -of, 23!). Gilbert, Martha, 239. Gilbert, Mary, 239. Gilchrist, Adam, 154, 293. Gilchrist, James, 154. Gilchrist, Peter, 215. Gilchrist, Samuel, 1!)3. Gildersleeve, James, 324. Gildersleeve, Mary, 324. Gllespie, John, 323. Gilespie, Thomas, 323. Gillett, Elisha, 92. Girurdet, Andrew, 138. Glaziers, 310. Glen, Abraham, 315. Glen, Col., 313. Glen, Henry, 244. Glen, Isaac, 314. Glen, Jacob, 314. Glen, Jacob S., 313. Glen, John S.. 313. Glen, Sarah, 313. Glendeuing, Mary, 325. Glendening, Moses, 325. Glover, Andrew, 291. Glover, John, 59. Gobel, Johan G., 253. Godfrey, John D., 153. Godwin, Abraham G., 275. Godwin, Catalina, 275. Godwin, Helena, 275. Godwin, Henriett, 275. Godwin, Henry, will of, 274. Godwin, Phebe, 275. Goes, Christina, will of, 235. Goes, DIrck, 236.
Goes, Jane, 230.
Goes, Joanis, 236.
Goes, Jocyna, 236.
Goes, John D., 236.
Goes, Luykas J., 236.
Goes, Laurens D., 236.
Goes, Matthyus, 382.
Gold, Lieut. Whitehead. 320.
Golden William. Jr., 142.
Golder Golder Golder Golder Golder Golder
Altie, 141. Elizabeth, 142, 324. Elsie, 142.
Michael, will of, 141. Molesie, 142. William, 324.
Goldsmith, Abigail, 280.
Goldsmith, Anne, 280.
Goldsmith, Benjamin, 115, 279, 2SO;
will of, 181.
Goldsmith, Benjamin, Jr., 181. Goldsmith, Daniel, 181, 279. Goldsmith, James, 181, 279. Goldsmith, Jemima, 181. Goldsmith, John. 181, 279. Goldsmith, Mary, 181, 279. Goldsmith, Itichnrd, 181; will of,
279.
Goldsmith, Richard, Jr., 279, 280. Goldsmith, Richard, 2d, 279. Goldsmith, Susanah, 280. Goldthwait, Benjamin, 107. Goldthwait, Hauuah, 107. Geldthwait, Joseph, estate of, 78;
will of, 107, 108; mentioned, 319. Goldthwait, Philip, 78. 107. Goldthwait, Samuel, 107. Goldthwait, Sarah, 78, 107, 319. Golt, John, will of, 42. Gonsauler, Joseph C., 200. Goodall, George, 319. Goodwin, Ann, 47. Goodwin, Edmund, 47. Goodwin, Edmund, Jr., will of, 47. Goold, Ann. G7. (ioold, Hugh, 25, 31. Gordon, George, 99. Gordon, Patrick, 32. Gorsllne, Elizabeth. 295. Gorsline, James, 295. Gorsllne, Jose, 295. Gorsllne, Martha, 295. Gorsline, Richard. 295. Gorsline, Ruth, 295. Gorsllne, Samuel, will of, 295. Gorsllne, Samuel, Jr., 295. Gorsline, Sarah, 295. Gorsline, William, 295. Gorson, Elizabeth. 322. Gorson, Peter, 322. Goshen, N. Y., 155. 156. 106, 1G«,
169, 181, 183, 184, 185. 195, 196,
207, 218, 269, 290, 203. Gosling, George, will of, 131. Goss, William, 325. Goudge, Thomas, 77. Gould, Catharine, 110. Gould, John, 119. Gouverneur, Abraham, 83, 135. Govin, Joseph, 326. Goviu, Phebe, 326. Guwanus, L. I., 74. Gowen, Dr., 107. Gowen, Joseph, 107. Gowen, Martha, 107.
IXDEX.
343
Graham, Agnes, 323.
(iniliiim, Andrew, '^'••-.
Graham, George, 233, 309.
Graham, James, 309.
Graham, James G., 234, 309.
Graham, Jane, 309.
Graham, John, 281.
Graham, John, Jr., 311.
Graham, Robert, 242.
Graham, Hubert, Jr., 233.
Graham, Tryutie, 311.
Graham, Capt. William, 11.
Grant, Ann, 52.
Grant, Nathaniel, 52, 53.
Grant, Rachel, 53.
Gravesend, L. I., 19, 104.
Gray, Andrew, 325.
Gray Court, N. Y., 239.
Gray, Elizabeth, 257.
Gray, Ephniini, 303.
Gray, George, 32, 63, 325.
Gray, .lames, 257.
Gray, Robert, 325.
Gray, William, 119, 279.
Great Kill road, N. Y. City, 39.
Green, Abraham, 324.
Green, Daniel, 296.
Green, Francis, 108.
Green, James, 290.
Green, Jeremiah, 296.
Green, John, 188.
Green, Joseph, will of. 296.
Green, Joseph, Jr., 296.
Green, Mary, 29G.
Green, Sarah, 296.
Green, Susanah, 67.
Green, Zebulon, 279.
Greenwich, N. Y. City, 38, 81.
Gregg, David, will of, 136.
Gregg, Jane, 136.
Gregg, Robert, 136.
Grey, Edward W., 40.
Grey, John, 74.
Grey, Thomas, 74.
Grey, William, 177.
Greyson, Thomas, 319.
Gridley, Mary, 187.
Grldley, Nathaniel, 187.
Gridley, Noah, will of, 187.
Gridley, Noah, Jr., 187.
Gridley, Rebecca, 187.
Grilles, William, 38.
Griflin, Adam, 271.
Griffin, Ann, 271.
Griffin, Kzekiel, will of, 271.
Griffin, Ezekiel, Jr., 271.
Griffin, Hannah, 271.
Griffin, Jacob, 271, 301.
Griffin, John, 176, 271.
Griffin, Joseph, 271.
Griffin, Mary, 271.
Griffin, Phebe, 271.
Griffin, Sarah, 271.
Grlggs, Elizabeth. 298.
Grlggs, Ferdinand, 298.
Griggs, John, will of. 298.
Griggs, John, Jr., 298.
Griggs, Martha, 298.
Grlggs, Mary, 298.
Griggs, Samuel. 298, 299.
Grlggs, Sarah, 298.
Grim, David. 88, 126.
Grim. Elizabeth. 321.
Grim. 1'oler, 126, 321.
Grinnell, Catharine, 202. Grocers, 129, 132, 321. Groesbeck, Gerardus, 199. Groesbeck, John, 89. Groesbeck, Mary, will of, 89. Groesbeck, Marya, 199. Groesbeck, Stephen, 199. Groesbeck, Susauah, 89. Grooine, Francis, 12Q. Grooms, Francis, 88. Gros, John D., 305. Gross, Rev. Daniel, 158. Grumley, Moses, si. Grundge, Thomas, 77. Gnlon, John, 277. Gumaer, Jacob D., 169. Gunsmiths, 86, 322. Gurnee, Abigail, 291, 292. Gurnee, John, 292. Guyou, Catharine, 106. Gnyon, James, 14. Guyon, Joseph, 12.
Habs, Jon, 290.
Hackensack Point, N. J., 5.
llackstaff, Elizabeth, 100.
Hagemau, Adrian, 45.
Halght, Aaron, Jr., 264.
Haight, Abigail, 264.
Halght, Benjamin, 149, 150, 259, 264.
Haight, Caleb, will of, 264; men- tioned, 302.
Haight, Caleb, Jr., 264.
Haight, Cornelius, 259.
Halght, Elenor, 264.
Haight, Elizabeth, 259, 264.
Haight, Jacob, 259.
Haight, Jonathan, will of, 259.
Haight, Jonathan, Sr., 259.
llaight, Joslah, 264.
Haight, Martha, 259.
Haight, Nathaniel, 264.
Haight, Samuel, 259.
Haight, Solomon, 227.
Haight, Susan, 259.
Haines, David, 61.
Haius, Amy, 135.
M.-iiiis. Anne, 135.
Hains, Bartholomew, 135.
Huins, Daniel, 222.
Hains, Elijah, 135.
Hains, Esther, 135.
Hains, Helena, 135.
Hains, James, will of, 135.
Hains, James, Jr., 135.
Hains, John, 135.
Hains, Joshua. 222.
Hains, Margaret, 135.
Hains, Marv, 135.
Hains, Nicholas, 135, 277.
Hains, Solomon, will of, 222.
Hains, Solomon, Jr., 222.
Hains, Thomas, 135.
Hains, Unis, 222.
Hairdressers, 8.
Haldimand, Gen. Frederick, 54, 137.
Halifax, N. S., 42.
Hull, Benjamin. 188, 207, 258, 303.
Hull, David, 82.
Hall, Gideon, 242, 258.
Hull, James, 204.
Hall, John, will of, 258; mentioned, 314.
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INDEX.
Hall, Keziah, 204.
Hall, Mary, 258.
Hall, Uacbel, 242.
Hall, William, 243, 258.
Hallett, Benjamin, 88, 89.
Hallett, George, 159.
Hallett, Hannah, 89.
Hallett, John, 88, 89.
Hallett, Lidla,'89.
Hallett, Mary, 89.
Hallett, Thomas, will of, 88.
Hallett, Thomas, Jr., 88, 89.
Hallock, John, 241.
Hallock, Joshua, 299.
Hallock, Mehetable, 182.
Hallock, Molly, 299.
Halsey, Aura in, GO, 61. '
Halsey, Charles, 00.
Halsey, Ellas, 61.
Halsey, Jesse, 61.
Halsey, Matthew, 60, 61.
Halsey, Moses, Jr., 62.
Halsey, Nathan, 61.
Halsey, Nathan, Jr., 61.
Halsey, Paul, 29.
Halsey, Stephen, Jr., 32.
Halsey, Theophilus, 60, 61, 62.
Halstead, Ezeklel, 107.
Halstead, Hannah, 292.
Halstead, Jonah, 292.
Halsted, Ezekiel, 112.
Halsted, Jonah, 225.
Halsted, Thomas, 258.
Hamm, Casper, 253.
Hammel, Capt. Briant, 320.
Hammond, Aaron, will of, 297.
Hammond, James, 161.
Hammond, Col. James, 162.
Hammond, Nancy, 162.
Hammond, Meacey, 297, 298.
Hammond, Kebeccah, 297.
Hammond, Sarah, 297.
Hannah, Nathan, 323.
Hannah, Nathaniel, 321.
Hannion, Catharine, 308.
Hanover Precinct, N. Y., 229.
Hansen, Cornelius, 71.
Hansen, Peter, 199.
Hardeeck, Francis, 237.
Hardenbergh, Charity, 123.
Hardenbergh, Col. Johanes, 164.
Hardenbergh, Johannis A., 268.
Hardenbergh, Johannis G., 187.
Hardenbergh, John, Jr., 311.
Hardenbergh, Mary, 233.
Hardenbergh, Nicholas, 233.
Hardenbergh, Hachel, 268.
Hardenbroeck, Abel, 52, 123.
Hardenbroeck, Anetje, 52.
Hardenbroek, John, 123.
Hardenbrook, John, 138.
Hardmau, Ann, 114.
Hardy, Ellas, appointed notary, 21.
Harford, Robert, 222.
Harlat, Clesha, 325.
Harlat, Thomas, 325.
Harlng, A. D., 289.
Harding, Abraham, 185.
Harding, Robert, 191.
Haring, Capt. Abraham, 182.
Harlng, John, 183.
Haring, Margaret, 182.
Harlem, N. Y. City, 150.
Harman street, N. Y. City, 214, 215.
Harper, James, 96, 123.
Harper, William, 167.
Harris, Gertruyd, 225.
Harris, John, 50, 175.
Harris, Justes, 301.
Harris, Samuel, 225.
Harrison's Precinct, N. Y., 193. 205.
Harrison Purchase, N. Y., 209.
Harsen, Catharine, 81, 319.
Harsen, Jacob, 81, 319.
Hart Island, N. Y., 108.
Hart, Jonathan, 241.
Hart, Micah, 93.
Hart, William, 71.
Kartell, Christian, 127, 130.
Hartz, John J., 82.
Hasbrouck, Abraham, 228.
Hasbrouck, Benjamin, 163, 281.
Hasbrouck, Cornelius, 221.
Hasbrouck, Cornelius D., 221.
Hasbrouck, Jacob, 180.
Hasbrouck, Jacob, Jr., 221, L'L'S.
Hasbrouck, Joseph, Jr., 187.
Hasbrouck, Josia, 221.
Hasbrouck, Lydia, 163.
Hasnor, Jacob, 260.
Hatfleld, Isaac, 241, 242.
Hatfleld, Richard, 161, 164, 173,
213, 241, 271. Hatters, 295, 315, 323. Hausman, Peter, 88. Havens, Nlcoll, 89. Haver, Frederick-, 237. Haverstraw, N. Y., 316. Haviland, Benjamin, 72. Haviland, Ebenezer, 135. Haviland, Rachel, 193. Haviland, Ruhannah, 72. Haviland, Samuel, will of, 193. Hawkins, Aaron, 68. Hawkins, Alexander, 30, 93. Hawkins, Alexander, Jr., 68. Hawkins, Eleazar, 68. Hawkins, Isaac, will of, 68. Hawkins, Nathaniel, 30. Hawkins, Phebe 30. Hawkins, Rachel, 68. Hawley, William, 121. Hawxhurst, Hannah, 129. Hawxhurst, James, 129. Hawxhurst, John, 117. Hawxhurst, Penelope, 116, 117. Hayes, Thomas, 58. Hays, James, 154. Hazzard, Joseph, 303, 317. Healiker, Daniel, 322. Healy, John, 322. Hearns, John, 323. Hed, Freelove, 278. Hedden, Margaret, 257. Hedger, James, 59. Hedger, John, 13. Hedger, Thomas, 14. Hedges, Henry P., 62. Heermanse, Andries P., 248. Heermanse, George, 248. Hefferman, Andrew, 322. Hegeman, Evert, 17. Hegeman, Thomas, 120. Heller, Elizabeth, 321. Heller, Sebastian, 321. Hempstead, L. I., 7, 84. 85, 94. 95,
113, 121, 124. 126, 141. Hempstead Harbour, L. I., 115.
INDEX.
345
Henderson, John, 38. Henilricks, Conrad, 324. Ueudrlcks, Surah, 324. Hcndrlckseii, Beruardus, 94. Hendrickseu, Heudrick, 94. Hendrlcksen, Henry, 93. Hendrlcksen, Jane, 95. llciulrickseu, Johanes, 325. Henilrteksen, Margaret, 325. Hendrickson, William, 142. Henlche, Alexander, 320. Heniche, Jane, 320. Henny, William, 324. Henry, John, 2GT. Hepburn, James, appointed notary,
43; attorney at law, 49. Heriuton, Charity, 274. Heruiauee, Philip, 213. Hermauce, Ryer, 277. Hermanse, Ackermauchee, 248. Hermause, Elizabeth, 248. Hermause, Evert, will of, 248. Heron, Capt. Isaac, 109. Heron, Samuel, 321. Herrlck, Micaiah, 67. Herrick, Stephen, 235. Hessin, Anna M., 223. Hessin, Polly, 223. Hewlet, John, 54. Hewlet, John, Jr., 115. Hewlet, Sarah, 54. Hewlett, Benjamin, 148. Hewlings, Thomas P., 59. Hicks, Austin, 56. Hicks, Charlotte, 237. Hicks, Deborah, 108. Hicks, Elizabeth, 108. Hicks, Gilbert, 319. Hicks, Jacob, 55, 126. Hicks, John, 3, 114. Hicks, Mary, 319. Hicks, Miriam, 108. Hicks, Richard, will of, 93; men- tioned, 108. Hicks, Ruth, 84. Hicks, Silas, 56.
Hicks, Thomas, 89, 237.
Hicks, Whitehead, 34, 89, 114.
Higbee, Joseph, 22.
Higbie, Aury, 142.
Hlgbie, Jacob, 142.
Higbie, Nathaniel, will of, 142.
Higbie, Mary, 142.
Higbie, Phebe, 142.
Higby, Moses, 96.
Higday, Elizabeth, 79.
Hlgday, George, 79.
Higgins, B., 158.
Higgins, Elizabeth, 25.
Hildreth, David, 60, 61, 62.
Hildreth, James, will of, 60, 62.
Hildreth, James, Jr., 60.
Hildreth, James A., 62.
Hildreth, James M., 62.
Hildreth, Joshua, 60, 61, 62.
Hildreth, Levi, 60, 62.
Hildreth, Mary, 62.
Hildreth, Noah, 60, 61, 62.
Hildreth, Phebe, 60, 62.
Hildreth, Rebecca, 62.
Hill, William, 77, 156.
Hilton, Benjamin, appointed notary, 3.
Hlnchman, Benjamin, 95; will of, 113.
Hinehman, Benjamin, Jr., 113. Hinchman, Cornelius, 113. Hinehman, Iluuuah, 113. Hinchman, Joana, 97, 84, 148. Hiuehmau, Robert, 04, 66, 69, 84.
89, 95, 96, 97, 113, 148. Hirons, Richard, 43. Hoag, Abner, 21:7. Hoag, John, 227. Hobbs, Oliver, 41. Hobkirk, John, 319. Hodgson, Thomas, 59. Hodgyard, William, 319. Hoeselgos, Catharine, 82. Hoeselgos, Nicholas, 82. Hoey, John, 248. Hoffman, Anthony, Jr., 210. Hoffman, Anthony A., 263. Hoffman, Carel, 238. Hoffman, Elizabeth, 238. Hoffman, Herman, 283. Hoffman, Martins, 211. Hoffman, Zacharias, 190, 231. Hoffman, Zacharias, Jr., 231. Hogaboom, Lawrence, 253. Hogan, Edward, 140. Hogan, Patt, 277. Hogerwert, Nicholas, 322. Hogerwert, Peter, 322. Hollanby, Elizabeth, 77. Hollanby, James, will of, 77. Hollanby, Sophia, 77. Hollanby, William, 77. Holland, Frances, 302. Holland, Henry, will of, 302. Holland, John, 302. Holland, Major, 127. Hollansby, Richard, 63. Holliday, Henry, 137. Holly, Joseph, 196. Holly, Martha, 196. Holly, Mary, 196. Holly, William, 217. Holmes, Abraham, 298. Holmes, Lucy, 80. Holmes, Mary, 80. Holmes, Ninian, 89. Holmes, Samuel, will of, 79. Holmes, Samuel, 2d, 79. Holmes, Sarah, 298. Holmes, Solomon, 212, 213. Holmes, Thomas, 79, 80. Hoist, Cornelia, 102. Hoist, Peter, 102. Homan, Susanah, 27. Honeywell, Elizabeth, 135, 136. Honeywell, Gilbert, 135. Honeywell, James, 136. Honeywell, Mary, 136. Honeywell, Mercy, will of, 135. Honeywell, Samuel. 303. Hood, Margaret, 118. Hooghkirk, Abraham, 306. Hooglandt, Ann, 170. Hooper, David, 23. Hooper, Jacob, 25. Hoorn, Jemima, 71. Hoorn, John, 71. Hoornbeck, Cornelius, 219. Hoornbeek, Cornelius, Jr., 249. Hoornbeck, Cornelius P., 219. Hoornbeck, Hendricus, will of. 21!>.
mentioned, 312. Hoornbeck, Idah, 309.
346
INDEX.
Iloornbeck, Jacob, Jr., 219.
Hoornbeck, Lodewiek, 219.
Hoorubeck, Maria, 219.
Hoornbeck, 1'hilip, 219.
Iloornbeek, Cornelius, 190.
Hoornbeek, Elizabeth, 180.
Hoorubeek, Hannah, 180.
Hoorubeek, Heudrickus, 189.
Hoornbeek, Hendricus, 180.
Hoornbeek, Jacob, will of, 180; mentioned, 187, 189.
Hoornbeek, Jacob, Jr., 180.
Hoornbeek, Lodowick, 180.
Hoornbeek, Lourens, 180.
Hoornbeek, Philip, 190.
Hoorubeek, Phllipug, 189.
Hope, James, 325.
Hopkins, Roswell, 173, 203.
Hopper, Andrew, 71.
Hopper, Ann, 71.
Hopper, Elizabeth, 79.
Hopper, Jellis, 71.
Hopper, Jemima, 71.
Hopper, John, will of, 71; men- tioned, 79.
Hopper, John, Jr., 71.
Hopper, John, 2d, 71.
Hopper, Mary, 25, 71.
Hopper, Matthew, 71; will of, 79.
Hopper, Matthew, Jr., 79.
Hopper, Nicholas, 71.
Hopper, Wessell, 71.
Hopper, William, 79.
Hopson, George, 162.
Hore, John, 42.
Home's Hook, N. Y. City, 51.
Horsfield, Anne, 148.
Horsfleld, Joseph, 147, 148.
Horsfield, Sarah, 147, 148.
Horsmauden, Daniel, chief justice, 2; will of, 57.
Horsmanden, Lucretia, 57.
Horsmauden, Kev. Samuel, 57.
Horsmandeu, Ursula, 57.
Horgmer, John, 321.
Horsmer, Mary, 321.
Hoi-ton, Billecha, 242.
Horton, David, will of, 242.
Horton, Elizabeth, 241.
Horton, Jacob, 212.
Horton, John, 242.
Horton, Joseph, 242.
Horton, Michael, 239.
Horton, Nathan, 54.
Horton, Rebecca, 242.
Horton, Silas, 184.
Horton, Stephen, 240.
Horton, Thomas, 168, 242.
Horton, William, 241, 242.
Hose, Nores, 142.
Hosier, Hannah. 242.
Hosier, John, 242.
Hosier, Mary, 242.
Housey, Joseph, 73.
Howard, William, 118, 123.
Howell, Arthur, 27.
Howell, David, 207.
Howell, Edmond, 28.
Howell, Elisha, will of, 27, 29. Howell, Elisha, Jr., 29. Howell, George, 207. Howell, Hannah, 29. Howell, Hezekiah, 170. Howell, Jesse, 27, 28, 29.
Howell, Lewis, 28.
Howeli, Mary, 27, 28, 29.
Howell, Matthew, 27.
Howell, Patience, 29.
Howell, Philip, 28, 29.
Howell, Samuel, 61, 62.
Hubbard, dipt. Edward, 11.
Hubbard, John, 324.
Hubbard, Mary, 324.
Hubbard, Neeltle, 19.
Hubbard, Samuel, 19.
Hubbard, Thomas, 107.
Hubbel, Jane, 204.
Hubbs, Mary A., 135.
Hubbs, Selah, 144.
Hudson, Charles, 45.
Hudson, William, 2SO.
Huggan, George, 295.
Hughes, James M., 263.
Hughson, George, 322.
Hughson, Joshua, 322.
Huick, Mary I., 283.
Huick, Roelof 1., 283.
Hull, Joseph, 323.
Hull, Oliver, 323.
Hulse, Martha, 27.
Hulse, Ruth, 27.
Humbert, Elizabeth, 321.
Humbart, Francis, 321.
Hume, William, ::u4.
Humfrys, Capt. Charles, 322.
Hiimfrys, Coltou, 322.
Humphrey, Thomas, 136.
Humphreys, Daniel, 81.
Humphry, William, 191.
Hunt, Alice, 302.
Hunt, Abigail, 123.
Hunt, Alsop, 49.
Hunt, Anna, 10.
Hunt, Cornelius, 13.
Hunt, David, will of, 49.
Hunt, Francis, 32.
Hunt, Jacob, 49.
Hunt, James, 49.
Hunt, John, will of, 10.
Hunt, John, Jr., 10.
Hunt, John, 2d, 10.
Hunt, Joshua, 108.
Hunt, Lydia, 49.
Hunt, Martha, 133.
Hunt, Mary, 10, 204, 302.
Hunt, Moses, 151, 101.
Hunt, Lewis, will of, 302.
Hunt, Nathaniel, 118.
Hunt, Robert, 13.
Hunt, Robert, Jr., 10, 49.
Hunt, Sarah, 302.
Hunt, Susanah, 302.
Hunt, Tamer, 10.
Hunt, William, 10.
Hunter, Jeremiah, 176.
Hunter, Thomas, will of, 25.
Huntingtou, L. I., 21, 92, 142, 144,
146.
Hurley, N. Y., 159, 238. Hurtin, Susanah, 237. Husted, David, 244. Hutchenson, Dr. Francis, 137. Hutcheson, Benjamin, 46. Hutcbesou, Capt. Francis, will of,
137.
Hutching, John N., 9; will of, 299. Hutchins, Mary, 299. Hutehins, Nathaniel, 151.
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347
Hutehinson, Sanmcl, 32.
Huyck, Casparus, 382.
Huyck, Elizabeth, 236.
Huyck, Engeltie, 382.
Hyatt, Cnleh, 59.
Hyatt, David, 192.
Hyatt, Israel, 192.
Hyatt, Jane, 192.
Hyatt, John, 178.
Hyatt, John, Jr., 178.
Hyatt, Mary, 192.
Hyatt, Melicent, 192.
Hyatt, dipt. Nathaniel, 178.
Hyatt, Nathaniel, Jr., will of, 192.
Hyatt, 1'heue, 192.
Ingersoll, Jared, Justice of Pa., 45. lugersoll, Josian, 212. Ingham, Elizabeth, 65. Ingham, John, will of, 65. Innkeepers, 42, 49, 50, 63, 79, 83,
97, 132, 134, 136, 138, 190, 2(i'J,
320, 321, 322, 323. Ireland, Ann, 115. Ireland, Benjamin, 115. Ireland, Daniel, 115. Ireland, Elizabeth, 92. Ireland, Hannah, 320. Ireland, John, 115, 320. Ireland, Martha, 115. Ireland, Phebe, 115. Ireland, Samuel, 115. Ireland, Thomas, will of, 115. Ireland, Thomas, Jr., 115. Irish, Joseph, 172. Ironmongers, 9. Isls, ship, 321, 323. Islip, L. I., 89, 91.
Jackel, John, 325.
Jackson, Daniel, 216.
Jackson, Donald, 319.
Jackson, Elizabeth, 166.
Jackson, Gilbert, 105.
Jackson, Henry, 290.
Jackson, Martha, 196.
Jackson, Michael, 301.
Jackson, Richard, 45.
Jacobson, Christian, 7, 74.
Jagger, Stephen, 66.
Jamaica, L. I., 63, 65, 69, 72, 84,
91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 102, 109, 113,
120, 140, 141, 147. Jamaica, W. I., 8, 11, 92. James, Abraham, 83. James, Benjamin, 86. Jandlne, Catharine, 101. Jandine, Charles, will of, 101. Jandine, Hannah, 101. Jandine, Martha, 101. Jandine, Mary, 101, 102. Jnndine, Susanah, 101. Jann, Mary, 124. Jann, Thomas, will of, 124. Jann, Thomas, Jr., 124. Jansen, Barent, will of, 22. Jansen, Dirck, 249, 290. Jansen, Elizabeth, will of, 282;
mentioned, 283. Jansen, Gerrette, 283. Jansen, Roelof, will of, 282. Jansen, Roelof, 2d, 282, 283. Jarvls, James, 51.
Jarvis, Mary, 323. Jan-is, Samuel, 323. Jauncey, James, 52. Jauncey, John, 38. Jay, Anna M., 262. Jay, Augustus, 262. Jay, Frederick, 262, 263, 264. Jay, James, 262, 263. Jay, John, 262, 263. Jay, Peter, will of, 261, 263, 264. Jay, Peter, Jr., 262. Jayne, John, 72. Jekyll, Edward, 37. Jenkins, Av, 143. Jenkins, Jonah, 44. Jenkins, Sarah, 44. Jeremy Squam Island, 4. Jersey, Ann, 182. Jersey, John, 182. Jersey, prison ship, 43. Jessup, Thomas, Jr., 67. Joans, Frances, 99. John, Frederick, 132. Johnson, Abigail, 126. Johnson, Abraham, 126. Johnson, Ann, 126. Johnson, Augustus, 326. Johnson, Barent, will of, 22; men- tioned, 64.
Johnson, Benjamin J., 99. Johnson, Dowe, 23. Johnson, Ephralm, 47, 126. Johnson, George, 22. Johnson, George, Jr., 22. Johnson, Hendrick, 19. Johnson, Henry, 119, 126. Johnson, James, 126. Johnson, John, 22, 76, 319. Johnson, John, Jr., 22. Johnson, Lidia, will of, 126. Johnson, Nathaniel, 110, 126. Johnson, Patience, 326. Johnson, Phebe, 126. Johnson, Kachel, 119. Johnson, Klchard, 325. Johnson, Sarah, 19, 110. Johnson, William, 31, 126. Johnson, William, Jr., 126. Johnston, Andrew, 178. Johnston, Catharine, 178, 179. Johnston, Christian, 309. Johnston, Elizabeth, 309. Johnston, George, 309, 323. Johnston, James, 309. Johnston, Jones, will of, 309. Johnston, Mary, 309. Johnston, Michael, 309. Johnston, William, 309. Joiners, 324. Jones, Ananias, 236. Jones, Benjamin, 222; Jones, Catharine, 47.' Jones, Daniel, 295. Jones, David, 37. Jones, David S., 131. Jones, Dorcas, 295. Jones, Edward, 319. Jones, Elizabeth, 295. Jones, Francis, 134. Jones, Gardiner, 302. Jones, Hannah, 295. Jones, Jonathan, will of, 29D. Jones, Joseph, 258. Jones, Joslas, will of, 236.
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INDEX.
Jones, Levinah, 295.
Jones, Lewis, 295.
Jones, Mary, 131, 236, 295.
Jones, Nathaniel, 236, 295.
Jones, Mary, 295.
Jones, Rhoda, 205.
Jones, Richard, 82.
Jones, Samuel, 52, 58, 134, 236.
Jones, Sarah, 295.
Jones, Saul, 26.
Jones, Stephen, 321.
Jones, Thomas, 22.
Jones, Unice, 175.
Jordan, Alice, 63.
Jordan, Charlotte, 63.
Jordan, Elizer, 63.
Jordan, Frances, 63.
Jordan, Katharine, 63.
Jordan, Mary, 63.
Jordan, Richard, 63.
Jordan, Capt. Thomas, will of, 62.
Jordan, Thomas, Jr., 63.
Jordan, William, 63.
Journey, John, 119.
Journey, Capt. John, 103.
Judson, Abigail, 193.
Judson, Azariali, 193.
Judson, David, 194, 303, 306.
Judson, Elizabeth, 193.
Judson, Hannah, 193.
Judson, Mary, 193.
Judson, Noah, 193.
Judson, Samuel, will of, 193.
Judson, Samuel, Jr., 193.
Judson, Sarah, 193.
Judson, Susannah, 193.
Judy, ship, 320.
Jump, William, 72.
Kain, Francis, 309.
Kain, Idah, 309.
Kain, James, 309.
Kain, John, will of. 309.
Kakiat, N. Y., 225.
Kare, Elizabeth, 99.
Keady, John, 81.
Keaner, George, 287.
Kelly, John, 81.
Kelcy, Stephen, 91.
Kelder, Felte, 190.
Kelie, Beriah, 29(i.
Rolls. Johannes, 287.
Kelly, Daniel, 322.
Kelly, Elizabeth, 135.
Kelly, Hannah, 135.
Kelly, John, notary public, 53; men- tioned, 74, 120.
Kelra, John F., 124.
Keltn, Joseph, 123.
Kemble, Robert J., 137.
Kemble, Samuel, 126.
Kendall, Christopher, 319.
Kennedy, Catharina, 11.
Kennedy, Hugh, 104.
Kennedy, Janett, 12.
Kennedy, Quinten, will of, 11.
Kennedy, Tabitha, 104.
Kennedy, Walter, 12.
Kenney, John, 8.
Kent, James, 263.
Kenyon, Patrick, 320.
Kerin, Terreuoe, appointed notary, 17; mentioned, 89, 115.
Kerker, Elizabeth, 289.
Kern, Andrew, 324.
Ketcham, Daniel, 258.
Ketcham, Deborah, 143.
Ketcham, Hannah, 143.
Ketcham, Isaac, 321.
Ketcham, Israel, 143.
Ketcham, John, 321.
Ketcham, Joshua, 143.
Ketcham, Mary, 258, 321.
Ketcham, Solomon, 93.
Ketcham, Zebulon, 143.
Ketteman, John, 224.
Kettietas, Catharine, 106.
Kettletas, Charity, 90.
Kettietas, Elizabeth, 105.
Kettletas, Garrett, 90, 100.
Kettietas, John, will of, 105.
Kettletas, John, Jr., 105, 106.
Kettletas, Stephen, 105, 106.
Keyburn, Job, will of, 140.
Keyburn, Margaret, 140.
Keys, Joseph, 34.
Keyser, Barbara, 49.
Keyser, George, 49.
Keyser, Cornelius, 164.
Keyser, Michael, will of, 49.
Kibble, Catharine, 86.
Kibble, Martha, 86.
Kibble, Stephen, 50, 51; will of, 80.
Kickler, Anne M., 199.
Klckier, Dority, 190.
Kickler, Elizabeth, 199.
Kickler, Frederick, will of, 199.
Kidd, Alexander, will of, 156; men- tioned, 282.
Kidd, Alexander, Jr., 156.
Kidd, Ann, 156.
Kidd, Hannah, 156.
Kidd, James, 156.
Kidd, Jane, 156.
Kidd, Robert, 156.
Kiemer, James, 133.
Kierstede, Christoffel, 268.
Kierstede, Christopher, 201.
Kierstede, Lea, 268.
Kierstede, Dr. Lucas, 245.
Kierstede, Luke, 245.
Kles, Johan F., 287.
Kllby, Christopher, 4, 43.
Kilby, Martha, 4.
Klllman, Jane, 321.
Killman, William, 321.
Kinderhook, N. Y., 235.
King and McCord, 40.
King, Henry, 209.
Kiug, James, will of, 31.
King's College, N. Y. City, bequest to, 57.
King's Highway, N. Y. City, 214. 215.
Kingston, N. Y., 283.
Kingston, Thomas. 15, 24, 31.
Kinyon, Daniel, 274.
Kip, Abraham, Jr., 209.
Kip, Isaac, 209.
Kip, Dr. Isaac, 179.
Kip, Dr. Isaac, Jr., 209.
Kip, Jacob, 210.
Kip, Johannes, 209.
Kip, Johannes, Jr., 209, 211.
Kip, John B., 209.
Kip. Roelif, 209.
Kirby, Benjamin, 115.
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349
Klrby, Caleb. 115.
Klssam, Benjamin, 43, 214.
Klssara, Daniel, 72.
Kissiim, Mary, 72.
Klttlohum, Anneca, 273.
Kittlehum, William, 273.
Kills, Jacob, 305.
Kitts, Johauis, 305.
Klaarwater, Abraham, 103, 104.
Klaarwater, Elizabeth, 102.
Klock, George, 315.
Klock, Jurrie, 315.
Knap, Esther, 190,
Kunpp, Benjamin, 310.
Kunpp, Jobn C., appointed notary,
1, 2; mentioned, 8, 124. Knlbloe, Kbenezer, 194. Knlffen, Abigail, 277. Kniffen, Daniel, 277. KnifTen, Ebenezer, 112. Knlffen, Fiauy, 277. Kniffen, Gilbert, 277. Knlffen, Isaac, 277. Kniffen, Jonathan, 112. Kniffen, John, will of, 277. Knlffen, Mary, 277. Kulffen, Phiauy, 277. Kniffen, Robert, 277. Kniffen, Sarah, 277. Knight, John, 232. Knowles, James, Serjeant, 17. Knox, William, 1. Kocherthal, Benigna S., 237. Kocherthal, Rev. Joshua. 237. Konstapel, Hendrick, 159. Kool, Hester, 162. Kool, Jacob E., 102. Kools, Pleter, 180. Koom, Johannis, 288. Kopber, Johannes, 211. Kowenhoven, Abigail, 19. Kowenhoven, Antie, 19, 20. Kowenhoven, Eidah, 19. Kowenhoven, Garrit, will of, 19. Kowenhoven, Gerritt, J9, 20. Kowenhoven, Janettle, 19. Kowenhoven, Luke, 10, 20. Kowenhoven, Peter, 19, 20, 21. Kowenhoven, Seitie, 19. Kowenhoven, •William, 19, 20, 21. Kowenhoven, William G., 21. Kraesser, Hendrick. 16. Kraesser, Nealtie, 10. Kuhner. Benjamin. 287. Kyle, Thomas, 109.
Laan, Katharine, 115. Laan, Martha, 115. Laan, Tlse, will of, 115. Laborers, 322. Lackman, Isaac, 80. Lackman, Martha, 80. Lackman, Mars', 134. Laffan, Robert, 81. Laforge, Adrian, will of, 23. Laforge, Adrian, Jr., 24. Laforge, Charles, 24. Laforge, David, 24. Laforge, John. 23, 24. Laforge, Mary, 23, 24. Lain, Mattlce, 116. Lake, Ann, 7. Lake, Court, 105.
Lake, Daniel, 7, 248: will of, 19.
Lake, Daniel, Jr., 7, 19.
Lake, David, 19.
Lake, Dirck, 19.
Lake, Elizabeth, JO.
Lake, Guysbert, 19.
Lake, John, 19.
Lake, Joseph, 15.
Lamb, Catharine, 101.
Lamb, James, 102.
Lamb, Mary, 101. 102.
Lamberson, Cornelius, 324.
Lamberson, Daniel, 92.
Lamberson, Leticla, 324.
Lamberson, Nicholas, 324.
Lamberson, Sarah, 324.
Lamberson, Waters, 97.
Lambert, Gertruy, 267.
Lamoreux, Elizabeth, 241.
Lancaster, Pa., 132.
Laudt, Arme, 88.
Lane, Daniel, 178.
Langdon, John, 324.
Lnngdon, Samuel, 85.
Lansing, Garret A., 314.
Lansing, John, Jr., 109.
Lanslngh, Abraham A., 257.
Lapsey, Thomas, 323.
La roe, Mary, 250.
Laroy, Elizabeth, 276.
Laroy, John, 276.
Lasher, Mr., 200.
Lasson, Peter, 153.
Latham, Daniel, 59.
Latourette, David, 110.
Latourette, Elizabeth, 110.
Latourette, Henry, 15, 23, 110.
Latourette, James, 24, 110.
Latourette, John, 15, 23.
Latourette, Mary, 15.
Latourette, Phebe, 110.
Latourette, Sarah, 110.
Latting, Benjamin, 54.
Latting, Sarah, 54.
Law, Capt. Henry, 124.
Law, Lawrence, 193.
Lawrence, Augustine, 263.
Lawrence, Daniel, 219.
Lawrence, Eleanor, 13, 14.
Lawrence, Elisha, 74.
Lawrence, Gov., 103.
Lawrence, Hannah, 101, 200.
Lawrence, John, 174.
Lawrence, Capt. John, 174.
Lawrence, Leggett, 40.
Lawrence, Letitia, 126.
Lawrence, Mary, 46.
Lawrence, liachel, 53.
Lawrence, Richard, 16.
Lawrence, Thomas, 13.
Lawson, Margaret, 248.
Lawson, Mary, 248.
Lawson, Thomas, 57.
Lawyer, Johanes I., 200.
Lawyers, 6, 9, 12, 21, 26, 31, 41,
49, 239, 324. Lea, Joshua, 272. Leader, Henry, 133. Leake, Daniel, 87. Leaver, John, 32. Leaycraft, Elizabeth. 225. Li-aycraft, George, 225. Leaycraft, John, 225. Leaycraft, Viner, 225.
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INDEX.
Leckle, Alexander, 324. Leddell, Henry, 4. Le Dew, Daniel, 275. Lee, Ann, 80. Lee, Abijah, 212. Lee, John, 253. Lee, Joseph, Jr., 212. Lee, William, 253. Leet, William, 319. Lefevre, Jacob, 239. Lefevre, Jonathan, 229. Lefevre, Matthew, 229. Lefevre, Nathaniel, 228. Lefevre, Samuel, 239. Lefferts, Dorothy, 34. Lefferts, John, 78. Lefferts, Leffert, 34. Leffertse, Gerrit, 17. Leffertse, Ida, 17. Leffertse, Jacob, 17. Leffertse, John, will of, 17. Leffertse, John, Jr., 17. Leffertse, Lammitye, 17. Leffertse, Peter, 17. Leffertse, Sarah, 17. Legg, Cornelius, 201. Leggett, Cornelius, 13, 14, 49. Leggett, Eleanor, 13, 14. Leggett, Isaac, 14. Leggett, John, will of, 13; men- tioned, 40.
Leggett, John, Jr., 13, 14. Leggett, Mary, 14. Leggett, Ruth, 13, 14. Leggett, Sarah, 14. Leggett, Stephen, 14. Leggett, Susanah, 14. Lelsier, Jacob, 109. Lent, David, 291. Lent, Elizabeth, 290. Lent, Hendriek, will of, 290. Lent, Hercules, 291. Lent, Hester, 291. Leonard, Henry, 323. Leonard, Robert M., 323. Leonard, Thomas, 80. Le Roy, Jacob, 51. Leslie, Mary, 58. Lester, Murray, 247. Leverich, Mary, 176. Levey, Jacob, 200. Levinus, Nathaniel, 323. Lewis, Ann, 208. Lewis, Daniel, 111, 208. Lewis, Elizabeth. 110, 154. Lewis, Essene, 92. Lewis, Gertrude, will of, 208. Lewis, Hannah, 4. Lewis, Henry, 254. Lewis, Isaac, 80, 154. Lewis, Jacob, 41. Lewis, James, 10; will of, 154. Lewis, Job, 4. Lewis, Johanna. 208. Lewis, John, 154. Lewis, Jonathan, 110. 208. Lewis, Joseph, 154, 254. Lewis, Mary, 208. Lewis, I'hebe. will of, 110. Lewis, Rachel, 209. Lewis, Samuel, 92, 154. Lewis, Sarah, 254. Lewis, Thomas, 209, 211. Lewis, William, 154.
Lexham, Richard, 324.
Lezier, Ann, 222.
Lezier, Lucas, will of, 222.
Licet, Jane, 208.
Licet, Nancy, 208.
Lickly, John, 243.
Light, Matthew, 183.
Lightfoot, Kit-hard, 82.
Limner, Owen, 23, 24.
Limner, Rebecca, 23.
Lineeboe, see Ciuceboe.
Liuton, John, 71.
Lipe, Adam, 304.
Lipe, Anna M., 304, 305.
Lipe, Casper, will of, 304.
Lipe, Catharina, 304.
Lipe, John, 304, 305.
Lipe, Jost, 304.
Lipe, Margaretha, 305.
Lipe, Maria E.. 305.
Lispenard, Amelia, 53.
Lispeuard, Anthony, 123.
Little, Archibald, will of, 1G6.
Little, Archibald, Jr., 166, 167.
Little Britain, N. Y., 160.
Little Hoesack, N. Y., 274.
Little, James, 166, 167, 185.
Little, John, 167.
Little, Joseph, 167.
Little Nine Partners, N. Y., 277.
Little, Sarah, 166, 167, 195.
Little, Timothy, 166.
Liverpool, ship, 25, 31.
Livingston, Catharina, 199.
Livingston, Christina, 199.
Livingston, Gilbert, 154, 165, 191,
200, 225, 245, 254, 275. Livingston, Henry, 238. Livingston, John, 199. Livingston, Manor of, 248, 253. Livingston, Philip, 199, 315. Lizard, ship, 319. Lloyd, James, 202. Lloyd, John, 202. Lloyd, John, Jr., 201, 202. Lloyd, Joseph, will of, 201. Lloyd, Thomas, 230, 232. Lloyd's Neck, L. I., 201. Locksmith, 323. Lockwood, Anna, 164. Lockwood, David, 164. Lockwood, Elizabeth, 164. Lockwood, Hezekiah, 164. Lockwood, Israel, will of, 164. Lockwood, Jerusha, 164. Lockwood, Lydia, 164. Lockwood, Nathan, 164. Lockwood, Rebecca, 164. Lockwood, Capt. Reuben, 164. Lockwood, Reuben, Jr., 164. Lockwood, Sarah, 164. Loder. Jonathan, 255. Loines, William, 122. Loins, Stephen, 116, 117. Lokermau, Nathaniel, 24. London. Eng., 77. Long, Robert, 54. Lord Howe, ship, 124. Loring, Joshua, 320. Losee, Elenor, 259, 260. Losee, John, will of. 259. Losee, John, Jr., 259. Losee, William, 259. Lothrop, Isaac, 210.
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351
Lott, Abraham, 97.
Lett, Anatje, 97.
Lott, Antie, 33.
Lott, Auriantie, 97.
Lott, Charity, 97.
Lott, Col., 245.
Lott, Eugelbert, 35, 45.
Lott, Jan, 32, 33.
Lott, Janattie, 33.
Lott, John, 65.
Lott, Johannes, 33, 48, 65, 102, 140.
Lott, Johanes, Jr., 33.
Lott Johannes E., 270.
Lott, Lamitye, 33.
Lott, Maria, 48, 97.
Lott, Monueris, 48.
Lott, Peter, will of, 32; mentioned, 64.
Lott, Petrus, 33.
Lott, Kern, 96.
Lott, Kern, Jr., 97.
Lott, Sarah, 96.
Lott, Simon, 35.
Lott, Stephen, 140.
Lottery tickets, 36.
Lounsbury, Phlnehas, 303.
Louw, David, 221. Low, Aury, 154.
Low, Cornelius, 25G, 257.
Low, Elizabeth, 257.
Low, Isaac, 100.
Low, Janatje, 154.
Low, Johana, 257.
Low, Johannis, 312.
Low, John, will of, 256.
Low, John, Jr., 256, 257.
Low, Margaret, 257.
Low, Mary, 257.
Low, Nicholas, 256, 257.
Low, Peter, 256, 257.
Low, Petrus, 154. >
Low, Sarah, 154, 256, 257.
Lown, George, 252.
Lowuds, Hannah, 70.
Lownds, Thomas, 70.
Lowrens, James, 70. -
Lucam, Andrew, will of, 125.
Lucam, George, 125, 126.
Lucam, John, 125.
Lucam, Mary, 125.
Luckey, Catharine, 218.
Luckey, Elizabeth, 218.
Luckey, Jane, 218.
Luckey, John, 218.
Luckey, Joseph, 218.
Luckey, Samuel, 218.
Lucy, ship, 41.
Liullam, Daniel, 95, 113, 148.
Ludlain, Elizabeth, 96.
Ludlam, Henry, 66, 86.
Ludlain, George, 66.
Ludlam, Judith, 95, 96.
Ludlam, Mary, 95, 96.
Ludlam, Nehemiah, 69, 98.
Ludlam, Nicholas, 95. 142.
Ludlam, Patience, will of, 95, 96
Ludlam, William, 95, 113.
Ludlam, William, Jr., 96.
Ludlow, Cary, 6, 41, 102, 261.
Ludlow, Gabriel, 7.
Ludlow, Gabriel G., 7.
Ludlow, George D., 7, SO, 321.
Lup, Joslas, 249.
Lupardus, Anetje, 96.
Lupardus, Rem, 96, 97. Luquere, Abraham, 34. Luquere, Catharine, 34. Luyster, Cornelius, 65, 200. Luyster, Elbert, 65. Luyster, Johu, 65, 102. Luyster, Matthias, 102. Luyster, Petrus, 65, 102. Luyster, Tise, 200. Luyster, Willemptie, 65, 102. Lydebagh, Godfred, 34. Lynch, Peter, 325. Lyon, Freelove, 188. Lyon, John, 241. Lysaght, Capt. Henry, 44.
Maberry, Betty, 285. Mabey, Cate, 242.
Mabey, Deliverance, 242.
Mabie, Alle, 273.
Mabie, John, 273.
Mabie, Lena, 195.
Mabie, Peter, 195.
McAdaui, Ann, 73.
McAdam, Gilbert, 73.
McAdam, Gloriaua M., 90.
McAdam, James, 73, 322.
McAdam, Joanna It., 91.
McAdam, John, 90.
MacAdaui, John L., 100.
McAdain, Kilby, 91.
McAdam, William, 11, 12, 37; will of, 72.
Macbride, Capt., 63.
McBride, William, 322.
McCalaughan, Catharine, 218.
McCallum, John, will of, 215.
McCarty, George, 191.
McCarty, Johu, 325.
McCaskell, Lieut. Allen, 320.
McCaskell, Murdock, 320.
McCaw, Dr. James, 319.
MacClean, Ann, 13.
McClean, Charles, 325.
McCobb, Mrs., 177.
McCollom, Samuel, 209.
McCounell, Benjamin, 277.
McCord, Andrew, 155.
McCormick, Daniel, 58. •
McCoy, John, will of, 31.
McCready, James, 323.
McCreary, Dennis, 325.
McDonald, Agnes, 320.
McDonald, Donald, 325.
McDonald, Elllnor, 320.
McDonald, James, 303.
McDonald, Lewis, 213.
McDonald, Neal, will of, 63; men- tioned, 319.
McDonald, Samuel, 123.
McDonald, William, 186.
McDonell. Patrick, 174.
McDonnell, Mary, 209.
McDonnell, William, 209.
McDougal, Alexander, 319.
McDowall, John, 73.
McDowel, William, 220.
McFall, Neal, 249.
McGibson, Anna, 324.
McGibson, John, 324.
McGown, Elizabeth, 175.
McGown, John, 175.
McGown, Lldla, 175.
352
INDEX.
McHago, Samuel, 210.
McKfiiimii, Archibald, 321.
MoKennun, Neal, 321.
McKcimcy, Elizabeth, 8.
McKenuey, James, 8.
McKenuey, John, will of, 8.
McKenney, John, Jr., 8.
McKenuey, John L., 8.
MeKenny, Gilbert, 325.
McKenny, John, 131, 132, 323.
McKeuze, John, 310.
McKenzie, Niel, 31.
McKesson, John. 12, 107.
McKie, Elizabeth, 141.
McKinley, Daniel. 71.
McKiuly, Robert, 321'.
Mackiuon, I.ochlin. 120.
Maekrell, James, 77.
McLaughlin, Patience, 197.
McLean, Donald, 324.
McLean, Henrietta, 324.
McLean, Capt. John, 32;j.
McLeod, Niel. 47.
McMaster, John, 10S.
McMlchael, Daniel, 260.
McMullen, Richard, 253.
McMullin, Alexander. 96.
McNaughton, John, 55.
McNeal, John, 198.
McNlel, Anthony, 80.
McNiel, Mary, 80.
McQuillan, Janus, will of, 71.
McVickar,. Archibald, will of, 58.
McVickar, John, 58.
Madden, John, 148.
Maed, Johauah, 175.
Magee, Samuel, 8C.
Maimsell, Elizabeth, 37.
Malcolm, Michael, 323.
Mallet, Jonathan, 323.
Alan, Thomas, 65.
Mance, John, 126.
Mandayil, Cornellr.se, 170.
Maudavil, David, 176.
Mandavil, Frances, 176.
Maudavil, Francis, will of, 175.
Maudavil, Jacob, 176.
Mandavil, John. 176.
Maudavil, Martha, 176.
Mandavil, Mary, 175, 176.
Mandevil, Anna, 30(1.
Mandevil, David, will of, 300.
Mandevil, David, Jr., 300.
Mandevil, Francis, 300.
Mandevil, Henry, 300.
Mandevil, Jacob. 300.
Mandevil, Joseph. 300.
Mandevil, Mary, 300.
Mandevil, Michael, 300.
Mandeville, David, 174.
Mandeville, Hannah. 39.
Mandeville, Jellis. will of, 38, 39.
Mandeville, Jeremiah, 39.
Mandeville, Mary, 38, 39.
Mandeville, Matthew, 39.
Maudeville vault, N. Y. City, 40.
Maun, Ann, 60.
Mann, John, 60.
Manning's Island, X. Y. City, 138.
Mansion House, N. Y. City, 128,
130.
Mantil, Wijnant, 253. Many, Abraham, will of, 119. Many, Abraham, Jr., 11U.
Many, Abraham, 3d, 119.
Many, Ann, 119.
Many, Catharine, 119.
Many, Elizabeth, 119.
Many, Isaac, 119.
Many. John, 119.
Many, Mary, 119.
Many, Rachel, 119.
Many, Richard, 118.
Many, Sarah, 119.
Marbletown, N. Y., 162, 255.
Marchant, Mary, 145.
Marchant, Rachel, 145.
Margaretta, ship, 143.
Mariners, 8, 35, 38, 42, 71, 72, 79, 81, 82, 93, 109, 119, 136, 143, 293, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325.
Marschalk, Abel, 123.
Marschalk, Andrew, 11; will of, 123.
Marschalk, Andrew, Jr.. 123.
Marsohalk, Ann, 60, 123.
Marschalk, Christian, 119.
Marschalk, Cornelius, 125.
Marschalk, Elizabeth, 321.
Marschalk, Francis, 123, 214. 321.
Marschalk, George, will of, 60.
Marschalk, Hester, 60.
Marschalk, Jane, 123.
Marschalk, John, 60; will of, 119.
Marschalk, Katharine, 60.
Marschalk, Mary, 60.
Marschalk, Nelly, 123.
Marsehalk, Samuel, F., 119.
Marsh, Daniel, 248.
Marsh, Henry, 55.
Marsh, John, 248.
Marsh, Richard, 126.
Marshall, James, 271.
Marshall, John, 134.
Marston, Amelia, 53.
Marston, Anetje, 52.
Marston, Anna, 53.
Marston, Frances. 52. 53.
Marston, John, 51, 52, 53.
Marston, Margaret, 52.
Marston, Mary, 52, 53.
Marston, Nathaniel, will of, 50, 52; mentioned, 58.
Marston, Nathaniel, Jr., 52, 53.
Marston, Nathaniel, 2d, 51.
Marston, Rachel, 53.
Marston, Thomas, 51, 52, 53.
Martense, Leffert, 17.
Martin, Agrippa, will of, 247; men- tioned, 303.
Martin, Agrippa, Jr., 247.
Martin, Alice, 55.
Martin, Ann, 7.
Martin, Barling, 323.
Martin, Benjamin, 106.
Martin, Daniel, 247.
Martin, Elizabeth, 55.
Martin, Enoch, 324.
Martin, Esther, 247.
Martin, Isaac, 323.
Martin, Isaac, Jr., 323.
Martin, James, 247, 280.
'Martin, John, 93.
Martin, Josiah, will of, 55.
Martin, Gov. Josias. 25.
Martin, Mary, 55, 247.
Martin, Rachel, 55.
INDEX.
353
Martin, Samuel, 53. .Martin, Sarah, 247. Martin, Susannah, '2-11. Martin, William, 05. Marline, Abraham, 73. Marline, Ann, 73. Marline, Benjamin, 73. Mill-line, Charity, 73. Marline, Cornelia, 73, 74. Marline, Cornelius, 73. Miinine, Eleanor. 7:',. Marline, Elizabeth, 73. Marline, Mary, 73. Marline, Sarah, 73, 74. Marline, Stephen, will of, 73. Marline, Stephen, Jr., 73. Marline, Susanah, 7b. Marlineau, Cornelius, 10G. Marvin, Seth, 167. Mase, Adam, 286. Mason, James, 319. Mason, Rev. John, 12. Masons, 14, 218. Mast en, Abraham, 310. :ill. Masten, Art, 310. Masten, Cornelius, 310, 311. Masten, Elizabeth, 310. Masten, Ezeklel, 310, 311. Masten, Johannes, 310. Masten, John, will of, 310. Masten, Marytie, 310. Masten, Matthew, 310. Masten, Sntie, 310. Masters, 0, 82. Masters, John, 323. Mathews, Conrad, 304. Mathews, Henry, 222. Malhews, James, 168, 280. Matilda, ship, 103. Matthews, Charles, 310. Matthews, David, appointed regis- ter, 2; mentioned, 51. Matthews, Justice, 288. Matthews, Vincent, 56. Matyes, Coenrat, 315. Maul, Frederick, 251. 252. Maul, Gertie, 251, 252. Maxwell, Henry, 58. Mayer, Abigail, 325. Mayer, Josiah, 325. Mead, Andrew, 204. Mead, Job, 215. Mead, Johanah, 175. Mead, King, 215. Mead, Solomon, 204, 255. Medcalf, Uobert, 25. Meeker, Samuel, Jr., 110. Meeker, Stephen, 155. Meharg, Alexander, will of, 117. Meharg, James, 118. Meharg, John, 117. Meharg, Margaret, 118. Meharg, Robert, 118. Meharg, Thomas, 118. Mekeel, Ann, 223. Mekeel, John, 223. Mekeel, John, Jr., will of, 222. Mekeel, Michael. 223. Mekeel, Moses, 223. Mekeel, I'hebo, 223. Mekeel, William, 223. Mclclrum, Mary, 323. Melville, David. 134. Menlnck, William A., 63.
Menze, John, 131.
Menze, John, Jr., 131.
Mercereau, Stephen, 103.
Merchants, 8, 9, 25. 26, 37, 43, 48, 50, 57, 58, 74, 86, 89, 93, 103, 104, 124, 157, 158, 237, 260, 275, 293, 295, 302, 312, 319, 320, 321, 323, 324.
Meritt, Caleb, will of. 206.
Meritt, Caleb, Jr., 206, 207.
Meritt, Elizabeth. 206.
Meritt, Esther, 206.
Meritt, Hannah. 206.
Meritt, Mary, 206.
Meritt, Rachel, 206.
Meritt, Silvanus, 206. 207.
Merkell, Benjamin, 180.
Merrell, James, 89.
Men-it, Humphrey, 159.
Mersereau, Daniel, 15.
Mersereau, David, 15. 16.
Mersereau, Elizabeth. 15, 46.
Mersereau, Joshua, 16, 118.
Mersereau, Paul, will of, 15; men- tioned, 46.
Mersereau, Richard, 24.
Mersey, ship, 319.
Messier, Sarah, 324.
Metcalf, William, 322.
Meuris, George, 32.
Meyers, Cornelia, 307, 308.
Meyers, Petrus T., 307, 308.
Meyers, Seymon J., 307, 308.
Michael, Johaunis, 290.
Micheau, John, 23, 47. 119.
Micheau, Paul, 23, 105, 110, 119, 126.
Middagh, Aert, will of, 3.
Middagh, Aert, 2d, 3.
Middagh, Cornelia, 3, 4.
Middagh, Cornelius, 3.
Middagh, Gerritt, 3.
Middagh, John, 3.
Middagh, Magdalena, 3.
Middagh, Margarita. 3.
Middlemass, Janet, 322.
Middlemass, John, 322.
Middleton, Ann, 35.
Middleton, George, will of. 35.
Middleton, Mrs., 71.
Middleton, Dr. Peter, 73.
Millburn, William, 65.
Miller, Abigail, 175.
Miller, Adam, will of, 175.
Miller, Anna, 287.
Miller, Anne, 155, 213.
Miller, Benjamin, 164.
Miller, Christopher, 126.
Miller, Elizabeth, 155, 175, 204, 287.
Miller, Flet, 287.
Miller, Gerrct, will of, 155.
Miller, Gerrett, Jr.. 155.
Miller, Hampden. 155.
Miller, Hans, 287.
Miller, Henrick. 287.
Miller, Hugh, 319, 324.
Miller, Increase, 207.
Miller, Jacob, 287.
Miller, James, will of, 204.
Miller, James, Jr., 204.
Miller, Jeremiah, 155.
Miller, Jonas, 287.
Miller, Joshua, 155.
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INDEX.
Miller, Margaret, 287.
Miller, Maria, 287.
Miller, Mary, 32, 126, loo, 204, -07.
Miller, Nathan, 155.
Miller, Paul, will of, 12t>.
Miller, Paul, Jr., 126.
Miller, Peter, 287.
Miller, Philip, 175.
Miller, Rebecca, 207.
Miller, Samuel, 155, 207, 28 1.
Miller, Sarah, 155.
Miller, Steven, will of, 20 1.
Miller, Steven, Jr., 207.
Miller, Thomas, 126.
Miller William, 154, 193. 200
Millers, 3«, 122, 133, 148, 17b, 320.
Mills, Amos, 174, 300.
Mills, Auna, 203.
Mills, Caleb, 91.
Mills, Charity, 120.
Mills Close, L. I., 29.
Mills, Daniel, 120, 20:!. ,
Mills, Elizabeth, 120.
Mills, Hezekiah, 235.
Mills, Hope, 198.
Mills, Israel, 93.
Mills, Jacob, 68, 235; will of, 93.
Mills, Jacob, Jr., 93.
Mills, Johannah, 203.
Mills John, will of, 120; mentioned,
203.
Mills, John, Jr., 120. Mills, John, 2d, 120.
Mills, Jonas, 93.
Mills, Jonathan, 93, 203.
Mills, Margaret, 203.
Mills, Martha, 92.
Mills, Mary, 120.
Mills, Nathaniel, 84; will of, 91.
Mills, Nathaniel, Jr., 91.
Mills, Peter, 91, 194.
Mills, Robert, 132.
Mills, Samuel, 282.
Mills, Timothy, will of, 203.
Mills, William, 120.
Mills, Zebadiah, 167.
Mills, Zebulon, 235.
Miln, .Mary, 179.
Milner, John, 74.
Miniford's Island, N. Y., 10, 49, 108, 109.
Ministers, 12, 30, 37, 53, 57, 09, 158, 252, 292.
Minzies, Alexander, 321.
Minzies, Collln, 140.
Minzies, Sarah, 321.
Mishart, Duncan, 320.
Mitchell, Henry, 320.
Mitchell, Jethro, 6.
Mitchell, Vlner, 65.
Mitchell, William, 159.
Moffatt, Johanes, 251.
Moffatt, Samuel, Jr., 171.
Moffatt, Thomas, 168, 171, 175.
Moffett, Thomas, 207.
Moffltt, Charlotte, 125.
Moffltt, Frances, 125.
Moffltt, John, will of. 125.
Moffltt, Capt. John, will of, 24.
Moffltt, John, Jr., 125.
Moffltt, Robert, 25.
Moger, Abigail, 176.
Moger, Hannah, 176.
Mohr, Blasl, 87.
Monfoort, Domenicus, 200. Monfort, John, 115, 321. Monfort, Peter 1., 200. Moufort, William, 321. Monier, John, 124. Montanye, Abraham, 191. Montfort, Peter 1 245. Moutgomerie Ward, JV I. -uy,
deed of property, 26. Montgomery, Mary, 324. Montgomery, ship, I"- Montgomery, William, 324. Moon, Robert, 253. Moore, Benjamin, 123. Moore, Rt. Kev. Benjamin, 3i, 40. Moore, Blasi, 87. Moore, Charity, 37. Moore, Elizabeth, 190. Moore, Johannes, will of, 100. Moore, John, deputy secretary, 1; surrogate, 2; mentioned, ,58, 3-t. Moore, Nathaniel, 323. Moore, Philip, 190. Moore, Robert, 321. Moore, William, 253, 279. Morehouse, Jonathan, 311). Morison, Dr. Robert, 299. Morning Star, ship, 143. Morgan, Rev. Charles, i>3. Morgan, Consider, 227. Morgan, David, 133. Morgan, Frances, 53. Morrell, Abraham, will of, 96. Morrell, Abraham, Jr., 96. Morrell, Jonathan, 96. Morrell, Keziah, 123. Morrell, Mary, 96. Morris, Abraham, 234^ Morris, Anattje, 234. Morris, Capt., 41. Morris, Isaac, 234. Morris, Jacobus, 234. Morris, John, will of, 234; men- tioned, 320. Morris, John, Jr., 234. Morris, Lewis, 56. Morris, Lewis, 3d, 239. Morris, Nicholas, 320. Morris, Richard, 239. Morris, Robert, 6. Morrison, Maritie, 217. Morse, Charles, 37. Mortier, Martha, 11. Mosely, Thomas, 320. Mosher, Caleb, 264. Mosseer, Christina, 289. Mosseer, Elizabeth. 289. Mosseer, Helena, 289. Mosseer, Jacob, 289. Mosseer, Jurry, will of, 289. Mosseer, Lea, 289. Mosseer, Margaret, 289. Mosseer, Susanna, 289. Mosseer, Thomas, 289. Mott, Abigail, 258. Mott, Adam, Jr., 121. Mott, Ann, 113.
Mott, Elizabeth, will of. 22, 23. Mott, Isaac, will of, 113. Mott, Jacob, 113. Mott, James, 118. Mott, Jane, 323. Mott, Jerusha, 113. Mott, John, 116, 126, 258.
INDEX.
355
Mott, Jordan, 11:5. Mott, Patrick, !M. Mott, Uichanl. 1':!. :!2:',. Mott, Richbell, 23. Mott, Samuel, 80, 113, 120. Mott, Stephen, 114, 126. Mott, Taylor, Jr., 1278. Mott, William, 113. Moyles, William, will of. 5:5. Muffit, John, will of, 24, 25. Mulliuer, Rebecca, 3124. .Mnllincx, Horsman, 170. Munds, Israel, 7!l. Munnil, Hannah, 153. Munuil, John, will of, 153. Munro, Eve, 262. Munro, Kev. Harry, 262. Munro, Peter J., 202. Munro, Phebe, 207. Murray, Lawrence, 10. Musgrove, John, will of. 45. Myer, Abraham, will of, 288. Myer, Altie, 288, 289. Myer, Aumitye, 288, 289. Myer, Charity, 2SS. 289. Myer, Elizabeth, 2xx. 2S(). Myer, Grytye, 288, 289. Myer, Hyllitie, 288. Myer, Isaac, 289. Myer, Jacobus, 288, 280. Myer, John, 289. Myer, Margaret, 288. Myer, Maryn, 288, 289. Myer, Sarah, 288, 289. Myndertse, Jacobus, 314.
Nack, Matthias, 190, 101.
Nack, Rinier, will of, 100. 101.
Nack, Rinier, Jr., 100, 101.
Nack, Sarah, 100.
Nak, Andries, 266.
Nash, Mary, 175.
Nash, Thomas, 188.
Nebb, Joseph, 45.
Neefyes, Antie, 102.
Neefyes, John, 102.
Neefyes, Peter, 102.
Neeiey, Thomas, Jr., 204.
Neely, Edward, 280.
Neely, John, will of, 229.
Neely, Mary, 229, 230.
Neely, Matthew, 229.
Neely, Samuel, 229.
Neely, Sarah, 229.
Nellls, Robert, 315.
Nellls, William, 315.
Nelson, Jesse, 241.
Nelson, John, 204.
Nelson, Phebe, 241.
Nelson, William, 236.
Newark, N. J., 256.
New Brunswick, N. J., 110. 126.
Newburgh, N. Y., 151, 150, 176,
198, 298, 299. New Cornwall Precinct, N. Y., 173,
279.
New Dorp, S. I., 7, 46. Newel, Prudence, 274. New Hempstead, N. Y., 288, 289. Newmans, Elener, 218. New Maryborough, N. Y., 221. New Paltz, N. Y., 220, 227, 267. New Port, ship, 143.
New Providence Island, W. I., 48. Newtown, L. I., 43, 58, 90, 98, 117,
122, 123, 127.
New Utrecht, L. I., 110, 111. New Windsor, N. Y., 153, 175, 203,
250, 204.
New York Hospital, bequest to, 12. Nichols, Thomas, 303. Nicholson, Mary, 320. Nicoll, Charity, Oo, 100. Nicoll, Gloriana M., 90. Mcoll, Gloriiiima, 100. Nicoll, Henry, 91. Nicoll, Joanna 1!., 90, 91, 100. Nicoll, John, 154, 174, 170. Nicoll, Leonard L)., 170. Nicoll, Matthias. 91. Nicoll, Samuel, 91. Nicoll, Samuel 1!., 89, 90. Nicoll, William, will of, 80, 90, 100. Nicoll, William, Jr., 89, 90, 91. Nicolls, Elizabeth, 12. Niles, Nathaniel, 274. Niles, Phebe, 188. Nixon, Agentie, 216. Nixon, Annettie, 21(>. Nixon, Margaret. 216. Nodlings, George, 323. Noostrant-, Gerret, 200. Norbergh, John, 325. Normandie, John A. de, 133. Norrls, Mary, 209. North, Benjamin. 98. North, Daniel, 123. North, Margaret, 123. North, Rebeckah, 123. North, Thomas, will of, 123. North Castle, N. Y., 176, 187; West
Patent of, 188. Norton, John L., 130. Norton, Sarah, 130. Nostrand, Albert, 128. Nostrand, Peter, 320. Nostrand, Peter, Jr., 320. Nostrant, Margaret, 211. Notary Publics, 1, 3, 17, 21, 26, 43,
53, 54, 59, 70, 81. Nottingham, Mary, 43. Nottingham, Samuel, 43. Noxon, Bartholomew, Jr., 200. Nye, Melletiah, 41.
Oakes, Garret, 42. Oakes, Gerritt, 320. Oakes, Mary, 42. Oakes, Thomas, 320. Oakley, Abigail, 195. Oakley, Andrew, 64, 90. Oakley, Jesse, 243, 279, 200. Oakley, Jerusha, 299. Oakley, John. 70. Oakley, Patience, 96. Oakley, Samuel, 70. Oakley, William, 241. Oblong, N. Y., 128, 131, 172. Odell, Isaac, 243. Odell. Nathaniel, 316. Ogden, Albert, 324. Ogden, Catharine, 140. Ogden, Cornelia, 140, 141. Ogden, David, 141. Ogden, Deborah, 188. Ogden, Elizabeth, 140, 141.
356
INDEX.
Ogden, Isaac, appointed attorney,
12.
Ogden, Jacob, will of, 140. Ogden, Jacob, Jr., 140. Ogden, Mary, 140, 141. Ogden, Peter, 141. Ogden, Sarah, 140, 141. Ogden, William, 140. Ogilvie, Rev. John, 53. Ogilvie, Margaret, 51, 52. Ogilvie, Naucy, 220. Ogilvie, 1'eter, 225. Ogle, Jane, 137. Ogle, John, 137. Ogsbury, Abigail, 110. Ogsbury, Alexander, 110. Old, James, 133. Oldfield, Keziah, 195. Old Town, S. I., 73. Olive, Mr., 57. Oliver, Arthur, 323. Oliver, Love, 108. Oliver, Dr. Peter, 108. Olmstead, Abigail, 146. Olmstead, Nathan, 14G. Onderdonck, Adrian, 25S. Onderdonk, Heudrick, 115. Onderdonk, Petrus, 121. Onderkirck, Isaac, 285. O'Neal, Elizabeth, 298. Oosterhoudt, Henry, 285. Oosterhoudt, Johanis, 189. Oosterhout, Cornelius, Jr., 219. Oothout, Abraham, 315. Oothout, Henry, 302. Oothout, Henry, Jr., 247. Oothout, Mrs. John, 302. Oothout, Valckert, 247. Orange Street, N. Y. City, 37. Orangetown, N. Y., 1S2. Orange Township, N. Y., 218. Orchard, George T., 131. Orchard, Joseph, 131. Orpheus, ship, 45. Osborn, Amos, 227. Osborn, Elizabeth, 226. Osborn, Isaac, 226, 227. Osborn, Paul, will of, 225. Osborn, Stephen, 227. Osborne, Ezekiel, 301. Osburn, Abner, 175. Osgood, Mary, 131. Osgood, Samuel, 131. Osterhoudt, Auneke, 200. Osterhoudt, Elizabeth, 200. Osterhoudt, John C., will of. -'00,
201.
Osterhoudt, Margaret, 200. Osterhout, John, 286. Osterman, John, 49. Ostrander, Cornelius, 102. Ostrander, John, 285. Ostrander, Maria, 102. Otter, ship, 32, 42, 319. Otto, Dr. Bodo, 158. Otto, Margaret, 158. Oughterson, Andrew, 294. Overacker, Barbary, 191. Overacker, Michael, 191. Overton, David, Jr., 27. Overton, Isaac, 27. Overton, James, 171. Overton, Martha, 326. Overton, Mary, 171.
Overton, Nathaniel. 141.
Overtoil, Thomas, 326.
Owens, Joseph, 193, 303.
Oxford,- N. Y., 166.
Oyster Bay, L. I., 53, 54, 115, 116.
Paddock, Benjamin, 295.
Paine, Barnabas, 173. 297.
I'aine, Brinton, 181.
Paine, Constance, 296.
Paine, Elisha, 297.
Paine, Klisha, Jr., 296, 297.
I'aine, Ephraim, 207.
Paine, Ichabod S., 297.
Paine, Ichabod S., Jr.. 297.
Paine, Joshua, will of, 290.
Paine, Joshua, ~'d, 297.
Paine, Matthew, 17;;.
Paine, Phebe, 297.
Paine, Kebecea, 297.
Painters, 319.
Palfrey, John, 41.
Palfrey, Sidney, 41.
Palfrey, Mrs. Sidney, 41.
Palmer, Abigail, 244.
Palmer, David, 272.
Palmer, Dorkes, 244.
Palmer, Edward, 244.
Palmer, Ephraim, will of, 244.
Palmer, Ephraim. Jr.. 244.
Palmer, Gehannah, 244.
Palmer, James, 193.
Palmer, John, 10, 77.
Palmer, Joseph, 193.
Palmer, Nathaniel, 119.
Palmer, Philip, 10.
Palmer, Rachel, 244.
Palmer, Rebecca, 244.
Palmer, Reuben, 244.
Palmer, Silvanns, 244.
Palmer, Thomas, 152, 159, 170, 174,
204. Palmer, Col. Thomas, 203, 298, 299.
Palmer, Uriah, 244.
Panton, Francis, 8.
Paris, Catharine, 157, 158.
Paris, Daniel, 158.
Paris, Francis, 158.
Paris, Isaac, will of. 157.
Paris, Isaac, Jr., 157, 1C8.
Paris, Margaret, 158.
Paris, Peter, 157.
Park, Roger, Jr., 112.
Parker, Benjamin, 43.
Parkin, Richard, 54.
Parkinson, Christopher, 322.
Parks, Lieut. Andrew, 40.
Parlee, Abraham, 4C.
Parlee, Catharine. 46.
Parlee, Jacob, will of, 46.
Parlee, Margaret, 46.
Pasmere, James, 322.
Pastorius, Abraham, 133.
Patsey, ship, 320.
Patterla, David, 31.
Patterson, Robert B., 42.
Paul, Thomas, 294.
Paulding, Joseph, 194.
Paulding, Susannah. 194.
Paumler, Peter, 131.
Pawling, Albert, 256. 307.
Pawling, Catharina, 307.
Pawling, Helena, 205.
INDEX.
357
Pawling, Heury, 250.
Pawling, Levl, will of, 255.
Pawling, Levl, Jr., 250.
Pawling, Margaret, 250.
Pawliugs Precinct, N. Y., 246, 247,
282, 286.
Payne, Samuel, 32. Peanuan, Ellzabetli, 321. Pearmuu, James C., 321. Pearsall, Martha, 131. i
Pearsall, Mary, 12!), 131. Pearsall, Nathaniel, 129, 131. Pearsall, Phel>e, 37. Pearsall, Thomas, 37, 7G, 147. Peck, Ruth, 203. Pelhain Manor, N. Y., 10, 10S. Pell, Caleb, 55. Pell, Elizabeth, 109. Pell, Gilbert, 10, 136. Pell, Hester, 323, 324. Pell, James, 109. Pell, Mary, 130. Pell, Tamer, Id. Pell, Thomas, '108, 109. Pellltte, Itobert, 130. Pembroke, ship. 6. Pennsepowgh, N. J., 5. Penny, James, 21. Percy, John, 209. Perlne, Ann, 74. Periiie, David. 134. Perlne, Edward, will of, 74. Perlne, Edward. Jr.. 74. Perlne, Hendrick, 80. Ferine, Henry, 47, 74, 118, 134. Perine, Joseph, 74. Perlne, Margaret, 74. Perlne, Mary, 74. Perlne, Sarah, 74. Perkins, Charity, 274. Perkins, Eunice, 274. Perkins, Elizabeth, 274. Perkins, Hannah, 274. Perkins, Moses, 274. Perkins, Oliver, will of. 274. Perkins, Oliver, Jr., 274. Perkins, Phineas, 274. Perkins, Prudence, 274. Perkins, Rufus, 274. Perkins, Silas, 274. Perkins, Susanah, 274. Perrie, Elizabeth. 1X2. Perrie, Peter, 182. Perry, Edward, 61, 62. I'ersen, Elizabeth. 239. Persen, Hannah, 230. Person, John C., 200. Person, Sarah, 2.°,li. Person, Silas, 240. Perukemakers, 8. Peters, Abel, 299. Peters, Catharine, 82. Peters, Charles, 299. Peters, Elizabeth, will of. 82. Peters, George, will of, 299. Peters, George, Jr.. 299. Peters, Hewlett, 299. Peters, James, 175. Peters, Jemima, 299. Peters, Jerushn, 299. I'eters, Magdalena. 82. Peters, Molly, 299. Peters, Morres, 299. Peters, Peter, 82.
I'eters, Kit-hard, 299.
Peters, Ruth, 299.
Peters, Samuel, 299.
Peters, Sarah, 299.
Peterson, Oliver, 175.
Petrie, Christian, 289.
Petrle, Helena, 289.
Petrie, Johannis, 289.
Petrie, Lea, 289.
Pettit, Adam, 323.
Pettlt, Elizabeth, 121.
Pettit, John, 121.
Pettit, Joshua, 325.
Pettit, William, 120, 121.
Pettitt, Alice, 85.
Pettitt, Alletta, 85.
Pettitt, Amos, 84, 85.
Pettitt, Benjamin, 84.
Pettltt, Joseph, will of, 84.
Pettitt, Michael, s:>.
Pettitt, Samuel, 85.
Pettitt, Silas, 85.
Pettitt, William, 85.
Peyne, Ed., 124.
Peyne, R., 124.
Philip, Christian, 252.
Philips, Samuel, 93.
Philipsburgh, Manor of, N. Y., 161,
194.
Philipse, Margaret, 52. Philipse, Mary, 53. Philipse, Philip, 53. Philipse Upper Patent, N. Y., 188. Philipstown, N. Y., 297. Phillip, Jacobus, 239. Phillips, Ann, 11. Phillips, E. I., 70. Phillips, Ebenezer, 30. Phillips, Capt. Erasmus J., will of,
11.
Phillips, Rev. George, 30. Phillips, James, 30. Phillips, John, 4, 30. Phillips, Philetus, 30. Pllillips Precinct, N. Y., 243. Phillips, Ralph, 212. Phillips, William, will of, 30. Phillips, William, Jr., 30. Phillips, Zebulon, 30. Phillipse, Adolph, 51. Phillipse, Frederick, 51, 53. Phillipse, Nathaniel, 51. Phin, Mr., 314. Physicians, 19. 58, 77. 137, 140,
164, 179, 209, 222, 223, 225, 250,
259, 288, 299. Pickerman, Robert, 33. Pierson, Abigail, 168. Pierson, Charles A., 29. Pierson, James, 168. Pierson, John, 22. Pierson, Silas, will of, 168. Pierson, Silas, Jr.. 168. Pierson, Theophilus H., 168. Pierss, William, 35. Pilgrim, Jacob, 154. Pilgrim, James, 154. Pilgrim, Mary, 154. Pilots, 38, 63, 322, 326. Pluckney. William, 87. Pine, Abigail, 246. Pine, Daniel, 84, 94. Pine, John, will of, 245. Pine, Joshua, 245, 246.
358
INDEX.
Pine, Philip, 245, 246, 296.
Pine, Sarah, 84.
Pine, Sylvanus, 245, 246, 296.
Pingle, John, 25.
Place, Itlclmrd S., 99.
Place, Samuel, will of, 99.
Place, Thomas, 99.
Platt, Ann, 38.
Platt, Charity, 38.
Platt, Daniel, 38.
Platt, Dorothy, 38.
Platt, Elizabeth, 38.
Platt, Hannah, 38.
Platt, Jeremiah, 38.
Platt, John, 295.
Platt, Jonas, 38.
Platt, Mary, 281.
Platt, Phebe, 144.
Platt, Tredwell, 92.
Platt, Zephaniah, will of, 38; men- tioned, 281.
Platt, Zephaniah, 2d. 38.
Platt, Dr. Zophar, 144.
Platto, James, 305.
Play, Hannah, 322.
Poillon, John, 14.
Poillon, Mary, 23.
Poillou, Peter, 89.
Polly, ship, 143.
Poole, Elizabeth, 322.
Poole, James, 322.
Poole, Pierce, 322.
Porst, Hannah, 236.
Porter, Thomas, 233.
Portews, John, 325.
Post, Ecbert, 6.
Post, Henry, 122.
Post, Capt. John, 27, 28.
Post, Mary, 122.
Pot, Reniers, 314.
Potter, Desire, 215.
Potter, Elizabeth, 216.
Potter, Eseck, 216.
Potter, Gilbert, 144.
Potter, Job, will of, 215.
Potter, John. 216.
Potter, Judah, 216.
Potter, Lois, 216.
Potter, Nathaniel, 216.
Potter, Riscom, 216.
Potter, Sims, 216.
Potter, Tenevry, 216.
PottvlIIe, David, 31.
Pottwell, David, 25.
Poughkeepsle, N. Y., 12. 154. 164, 191, 216, 224. 237, 248.
Pound, Ridge, N. Y., 175, 300
Powell, Henry, 324.
Powell, Mary, 84, 324.
Powell, Stephen, 84, 86, 94, 324.
Powers, James, 323.
Powers, Mary, 323.
Prall, Benjamin, 15.
Prall, Isaac, 50.
Prall, Lewis, 50. Pratt, Azariah, 194.
Pratt, Jacob, will of, 279 Pratt, John, 279. Pratt, Nancy, 279. Pratt, Noah. 193. Pratt, Stephen, 270. Preston, Abial, 285. Preston, Anne, 285. Preston, David, will of, 284.
Preston, David, Jr., 284.
Preston, Ebenezer, 303.
Preston, Joseph, 284.
Preston, sbip, 21, 25.
Preston, Sihbel, 284, 285.
Price, John, 239.
Price, Thomas, 324.
Priedy, Ann, 323.
Prince, Elizabeth, 160.
Prince, Margaret, 100.
Prince, Mary, 160.
Prince, Robert, 160.
Prince, Ruth, 160.
Prince, Samuel, will of, 160.
Prince, Samuel, Jr.. 160.
Prince, William, 100.
Printers, 133, 325.
Prior, Henry, 54.
Prior, Matthew, 54.
Proctor, Cordeu, 302.
Prospect Farm, N. Y. City, 51, 53.
Prosser, Elizabeth, 274.
Provoost, David, 322.
Provoost, Elizabeth, 321.
Provoost, John, 8, 214.
Provoost, Peter P., 322.
Provoost, William, 321.
Pugsley, Elizabeth, 136.
Pugsley, John, 132.
Puntzius, Dorothy, 110.
Puntzius, John, 110.
Purdy, Abraham, will of, 149, 150;
mentioned, 153. Purdy, Anne, 275. Purdy, Caleb, 111. I'urdy, Ebenezer. 106. Purdy, Elizabeth, 275. Purdy, Elvan, 149, 150. Purdy, Henry, Jr.. 275, 276. Purdy, Jerusha, 150. Pnrdy, Jonathan. 153. Purdy, Joseph, will of, 153. Purdy, Josiah, 111. Purdy, Capt. Joshua, 107. Purdy, Joshua, Jr., 107. Purdy, Hannah, 203. Purdy, Henry, 242; will of, 275. Purdy, Mercy, 153. Purdy, Obadiah, 150, 153. Purdy, Phanne, 150. I'urdy, Samuel, 276. I'urdy, Sarah, 107. Purdy, Seth, 143. Purdy, William, 276. Pursers, 319. Pye, David, 316. I'ym, Hassel, 151.
Quackenbush, Ann, T25. Quackenbush, John, 225. Queen Street, N. Y. City, 128, 130,
214. 215.
Quereau, Benjamin, 99. Quereau, Elias, 99. Quereau, Ellas, Jr., 99. Quereau, Elizabeth. 99. Quereau, Frances, 99. Quereau, Isaac, 99. Quereau, Jane, 99. Quereau, Joshua, 99. Quereau, Joshua, 2<1. 99. Quereau. Judith, will of, 99. Quick, Elizabeth, 249.
INDEX.
359
Quick, Jacobus, 214; will of, 240.
(jiiick, Jacobus, Jr., 249.
Quick, Jolmiiiiiili, 249.
guick, Magery, 249.
Quick, Petrus, 249.
Quill. Thomas, 148.
Quogue, L. 1., 29.
Racoon Island, N. J., 18.
Uadcliff, William, 179.
Kaiiier, Mary, 86.
Hiilner, Sarah, 85.
Kaligh, Lewis, 8.
Ualyea, Denic, 221.
Ilamage, Smith, 58.-
Ramldge, James, 148.
Kauk, Marytie, 310.
Rank, Philip, 310.
Hapalye, Garret, 261.
Kapalye, Garrit, 33.
Kupulye, Gerritt, 4.
Kapalye, Jacob, 48.
Kapalye, Jeromus, 78.
Kapalye, John, 6, 72, 75, 76.
Kapalye, Joris, 48, 121.
Kapalye, Peter, 48.
Kapalye, Uein, 22.
Kapalye, Sarah, 72.
Kapalye, Thomas, 76.
Kastner, Jacob, 86.
Kay, John, Jr., 215.
Kaynor, Capt., 63.
Kayuor, John, 25.
Kead, James, 322.
Read, Peter, 292.
Keade, Joseph, appointed notary, 17.
Reasonable, ship, 320.
Reed, Peter, 291.
Reeder, Jacob, 269.
Reeder, Josiah, will of, 269.
Heeder, Peter, 269.
Reeder, Philip, 269.
Reeder, Samuel, 269.
Keeder, Sarah, 269.
Reeder, Stephen, 269.
Rees, Catherine, 319.
Rees, John, 319.
Rees, Simon, 40.
Reesoner. Jacob, 191.
Reice, Elizabeth, 320.
Keice, Thomas, 320.
Keilly, Susanah. 89.
Reilly, Terrence, 89.
Reitser, Conrad, will of, 253.
Remmmg, Elizabeth, 320.
Hemming, John, 320.
Remsen, Arts, will of, 44.
Remsen, Christopher, 96.
Remsen, Cornelia, 182.
Remsen, Eishe, 120, 121.
Remsen, Elizabeth, 120, 121.
Remsen, George, 18, 182.
Remsen, Janetye, 44.
Remsen, Jeremiah, 123.
Remsen, Jeromus, 44.
Kemsen, Johannes, 33, 44.
Remsen, John, 21, 33, 121.
Remseu, Rem, 44, 78.
Renown, ship, 321.
Rensselaerwyck, N. Y., 285, -98.
Retaliation, ship, 133.
Key ley, Charles, 220.
Reyley, John, 208. Keyley, Susanna, 208. Reynaud, Jacob, 103. Reynolds. Kraughton, 21. Reynolds, James, 235. Reynolds, Mary, 226, 227. Reynolds, Nehetniah, 244. Rhiuebeck, N. Y., 20«. Rhinebeck Precinct, N. Y., 200, 210, 211, 213, 223, 234, 248, 270, 283. Rhiuelander, Jacob, 58. Rhoades, James, 236. Rhoades, John, 236. Rhodes, Elizabeth, 97, 98. Rhodes, Hannah, 98. Rhodes, Hope, will of, 97. Rhodes, Hope, Jr., 98. Rhodes, Mary, 98. Rhodes, Nathaniel, 98. Rhodes, Richard, 98. Rice, Ruth, 282. Rice, Thomas, 71. Rich, Elijah, 18. Rich, Elizabeth, 18. Rich, James, 18. Rich, Jesse, 18. Rich, Joshua, will of, 18. Rich, Margary, 18. Rich, Mary, 18. Rich, Michael, 18. Rich, Peggy, 18. Rich, Sarah, 18. Rich, Susannah, 18. Richard, Margaret, 199. Richard. Stephen, 199. Richards, Abraham, 232. Richardson, John, 9. Hicker, Abraham. 219. Rider, Abigail, 146. Rider, Bernardus, will of, 145. Rider, Bernardus, 2d, 145. Rider, Desire, 145, 146. Rider, Elizabeth, 146. Rider, James, 145, 146. Rider, Jesse, 145, 146. Rider, John, 145, 146. Rider, Sarah, 146. Rider, Millicent, 146. Rider, William, 145, 146. Riegler, Catharine, 223. Riegler, David, 223. Rierson, Cornelius, 95. Rierson, George, will of, 95. Rierson, Jane, 95. Rierson, Martin, 95. Rierson, Peter, 95. Rierson, Sarah, 95. Riggers, 322. Rlne, George, 133. Ritchie, Agnes, 224. Ritchie, Elizabeth, 224. Ritchie, Janet, 224. Ritchie, Margaret, 224. Ritchie, Mary, 224. Ritchie, Capt. William, will of, 224. Kittenhouse, David, 133. Rltzema, Joan, 9. Ritzema, Rudolphus, 9. Roads, Hannah, 97. Roads, Isaac, will of, 97. Robart, John, 293. Kobbins, Henry, 27. Koberson, John, 177.
360
INDEX.
Robertson, Jane, 325.
Uobertsou, Gov. James, 100. 101,
107, 130, 148. - Robertson, Sarah, 3-5. Uobertsou, Thomas, Jr.. 325. Uobertsou, William, 325. Uobertsou, Kobert, 323. Ugbins, Van Aelah, 322. Robinson, Benjamin, 161. Robinson, Beverly, 52. Robinson, Katharine, 60. Robinson, John, 276. Rochester, N. Y., 180, 185, 188, 190,
206, 219, 249.
Rockefeller, Catharina, 251, 252. Rockefeller, Evn. 251. Rockefeller, I'etrus, 251. Rockefeller, Philip, 251, 252. Rockwell, Benjamin, will of. 204. Rockwell, Benjamin, Jr., 2O4. Rockwell, Jane, 204. Rockwell, Job, 204. Rockwell, Nathan, 204. Rockwell, Rebecca, 204. Rodgers, Anne, 114. Rodgers, Elizabeth, 114. Rodgers, James, 114. Rodgers, Mary, 114. Rodgers, Michael, will of, 114. Rodman, Joseph, 108. Rodman, -Samuel, will of. 108. Rodman, Samuel, Jr., 108, 109. Rodman, Sarah, 108. Rodman, William, 108, 109. Roe, Austin, 321. Roebuck, ship, 319. Rogers, Benjamin, 259. Uogers, David, Jr., 32. Rogers, Gilbert, 67. Rogers, Capt. John, 67. Rogers, Jonas, 323. Rogers, Josiah, 22. Rogers, Lieut. Josiah, 319. Rogers, Martha, 66. Rogers, Phel>e, 66. Uogers, Sarah, 60. Uogers, Stephen, will of, 66. Uogers, Stephen, Jr., 66. Uogers, Stephens, 67. Rogers, Thomas, 66. Uogers, Vincent, 66. Rogers, William, 21'. Rogers, Capt. William, 61. Uogers, Zachariah, 66. Uolph, Abraham, 16. Uolph, Ann, 16. Rolph, Cornelia, 16. Uolph, Elizabeth, 16. Itolph, Joseph, will of, 15. Uolph, Lawrence, 16. Uolph, Mary, 16. Uolph, Patience, 74. Uomyn, Rev. Dyrek. 189. Uonalds, James, 224. Uonalds, Margaret, 224. Roome, Henry, 11. Roome, John L. C., 86. Roome, John Le C., appointed no- tary, 21.
Roorback, Enox T., 153. Roorback, J., 257. Uoos, Elizabeth, 310. Roos, Johannes, 310. Roosa, Andries, 163.
Roosa, Benjamin, 159.
Roosa, Egbert, l."i:t.
Roosa, Hendrick, 163.
Uoosa, Maria, It;;!.
Itoosa, Petriis, 15'.).
Roosevelt, Cornelius, 302.
Roosevelt, Is.-iar. lilt. 261.
Uosa. Anna lie, :;<HI.
Rosa, Baas V., 30O.
Rosa, Isaac, will of, ::ni>.
Rosa, Jacobus, ."on.
Rosa, Johannes. ;;nn.
Rosa, Magtlalini', 300.
Rosa, Maria. 207, :10O.
Rosa, Reykert, 300.
Rose, Carolina. I'M;.
Rose, David, 286.
Rose, ship, 20, 71, '.>:',.
Roseboom, Abraham, L'S5.
Rosecrants, Caterin, L".):;.
Uosecrants, Daniel, will of, 29.".
Rosekraus, Antji1. Hll'.
Rosekraus, Elizabeth, 2f><).
Rosekrans, Hermanns, 162.
Uosekrans, Johanes, 1G3.
Rosekrans, Sarah. 163.
Ross, Alexander, 10.
Uoss, Alexander, Jr., 11.
Ross Hall, N. J., 10.
Ross, James, Jr., 125.
Ross, Jean, will of, 10.
Ross, John, 11.
Ross, Sarah, 11.
Ross, Sophia, 11.
Ross, William, 11.
Ross, William \V., 11.
Rouse, David, 314.
Rowley, Constant, 218.
Rowley, David, will of, 41.
Ruckler, Jacob, 87.
Uudderford, Alexander, 136.
Ruland, Dinah. 322.
Uuland, Richard, 147.
Ruland, Warren, 66.
Bull, John, 207.
Rumbouts Precinct, N. Y., 199, 262,
274, 276, 280, 290, 306. Rundle, John, 45. Russ, Johannes P., 252. Russell, Robert, 25. Russell, William, 321. Rust, Amaziah, 290. Rutgers, Anne, 214. Rutgers, Catharine, 213, 214. Rutgers, Elizabeth, 214. Rutgers, Harmanus, 214, 215. Rutgers, Hendrick, will of, 213. Rutgers, Henry, 213, 214. Rutgers, Mary, 213, 214. Rutgers Street, N. Y. City, 128, 13o.
214, 215.
Rutsen, Abigail, 216. Rutsen, Catharina, 307, 308. Rutsen, John, 230, 307, 308. Rutsen, Michael, will of, 216. Rutsen, Sarah, 308. Rutser, Catharine. 213. Ryckman, Isaac, 113. Rycks Patent, N. Y.. 290. Rydeman, Symon, 158. Ryder, Stephen, 10. Ryders, William, 316. Rye, Dr., 37. Rye, Hannah, 37.
INDEX.
361
Uye, N. Y., 106, 111, 135, 26T. Eye Neck, N. Y., 118, 227. Ryerse, Adrian, will of, 93. Ryerse, Aurls, 04. Kyerse, Esther, 93. Ryerse, Fiimctye, 94. Ityerse, Gozeu, 93, 94. Uyerse, Lewis, 93. Hyerson, Anielin, 320. Uyerson, Hellitie, 78. Kyerson, Jacob, 78. Kyerson, Jolin, 326. Kyerson, Martin, 78. Kverz, Lewis, 74. Hyley, John, 208. Rynders, Everhardt, 209. Rynders. V.\ iThart, 211. Ryuders, Hester, 109.
Sackett, Hannah, 58.
Sackett, Dr. Joseph, 58.
Sackett, Phebe, 98.
Sackett, Rev. Samuel, 153.
Sackett, William, 127.
Saddlers, 166, 325.
Sailmakers, 325.
St. John, Thomas, 272.
St. Paul's Chapel, N. Y. City, be- quest to, 57.
Salem, N. Y., 204, 254.
Salt, William, 121.
Sailor, Daniel. 16.
Sammis, David, 124.
Summons, Rachel, 163.
Samnious, Samson, 163.
Sammous, Thomas, 163.
Samson, Capt. Robert, 70.
Sanders, Deborah, 313, 315.
Sanders, Elije, 313.
Sanders, John, 60; will of, 312.
Sanders, John, Jr., 312, 313, 314, 315.
Sanders, Margrita, 313, 31.j.
Sanders, Maria, 313.
Sanders, Sarah, 313.
Sandford, Damaris, 32.
Sandford, Ezekiel, 62.
Saudford, Hannah, 29.
Sandford, Cnpt. John, 01.
Sandford, Jonah, 60, 61, 62.
Sandford, Silvanus, will of, 32.
Saudford, Stephen, 61, (V2.
Sandford, Thomas, 29, 32.
Sands, David, 227, 300.
Sands, George, 299.
Sands, Jemima, 299.
Sands, Samuel, 256.
Sands, Stephen, 121.
Sands, Thomas. 93.
Sarlls, Lot, 271.
Snrvlcls, Peter, will of, 305.
Sarvis, Madallaine, 305.
Satterlee, Daniel, 68.
Satterly, Elizabeth, 182.
Saugerties, N. Y., 200. 201.
Sawyer, Benjamin, 301.
Sawyer, James, will of, 301.
Sawyer, Marnh, 301.
Sawyer, Matthew, 301.
Sawyer, Moses, 301.
Sawyer, Sarah, 301.
Sawyer, Temperance, 301.
Sax, Susanna, 289.
Sax. Christian, 289.
Savor, James, 301.
Scaudrett, Hester, 322.
Scandrett, Timothy, 322.
Scuenck, Ann, will of, 77, 78.
Schenck, Hellitie, 78.
Schenck, Henry, 259.
Schenck, John, 77; will of, 78.
Schenck, John H., 198.
Sclu-uck, Martin, 76, 77, 78.
Schenck, Nicholas, 21.
Scheuck, Sarah, 198.
Scheuectady, N. Y., 216, 243, 206,
272, 312.
Scheruierhorn, Cornelius, 277. Schermerhorn, Jacob, 277. Schermerhorn, Seynien, 300. Schermerhoru, William, 266. Scherp, Catharina, 251, 252. Scherp, George, 251, 252. Scherp, Gertie, 251, 252. Scherp, Johannes, 251. Scherp, John, 251. Scherp, Maria, 251, 252. Scherp, Margaretn, 251, 252. Scherp, Peter, will of, 251. Scherp, Petrus, 251, 252. Schuyder, Jacob, 164. Schoennlg, Friederlch, 249. Schoharry, N. Y., 264, 265. Schoodack, N. Y., 282. Schoolmasters, 24, 41, 49, 50, 82,
157, 169, 183, 240, 285, 293, 295,
299, 323.
Schoonmaker, Antje, 162. Schoonmaker, Benjamin, will of,
180.
Schoonmaker, Benjamin, 2d, 181. Schoonmaker, Cornelius, 181, 231,
269. Schoonmaker, Cornelius. Jr., 231,
232. Schoonmaker, Cornelius C., 219,
268.
Schoonmaker, Edward, Jr., 201. Schoonmaker, Egbert, 200. Schoonmaker, Elizabeth, 162. Schoonmaker, Frederick, will of,
162. Schooumaker, Frederick, Jr., 163,
164.
Schooumaker, Gertruy, 312. Schoonmaker, Helena, 312. Schoonmaker, Henry, 201. Schoonmaker, Hester, 162. Schoonmaker, Jacob D., 162. Schoonmaker, Jacobus, 312. Schoonmaker, Janneke, 181. Schoonmaker, Jochem, 162. Schoonmaker, Jochem, Jr., 181. Schoonmaker, Johannis, will of, 312. Schoonmaker, Lydia, 162, 163. Schoonmaker, Maria, 162, 163, 312. Schoonmaker, Petrus, 187. Schoonmaker, Rachel, 162, 163. Schooumaker, Samuel, 200. Schoonmaker, Sarah, 162, 163. Schoonmaker, Tesslntje, 163. Schoonmaker, Thark, Jr., 201. Schoonmaker, Thomas, 164. Schultzs, Christian, 224. Schullzs, John, 224. Sehuyler, Ann M., 54. Schuyler, Cornelia, 179.
362
INDEX.
Schuyler, Dirck, will of. 54.
Schuyler, Elizabeth, 302.
Schuyler, Gertruyd, 179.
Scldmore, Aimer, 259.
Scidiuore, John, 06.
Seldmore, Samuel, Jr., 60.
Scotch street, N. Y. City, 128, 1:10.
Scott, Elijah, 103.
Scott, Henry, 192.
Scott, Dr. Joliu, 45.
Scott, James, 299.
Scott, Mr., 245.
Scribner, Ellas, 175.
Seribuer, Isaac, 17.~>.
Scribner, Joseph, will of. 175.
Scribner, Joseph, Jr., 175.
Scribuer, Mary, 175.
Scribuer, Samuel, 175.
Scribner, Sarah, 175.
Scribner, Unice, 175.
Scriveners, 37, 113, 320.
Seabring, Mr., 52.
Seagrave, James, 38.
Seaman, Benjamin, 7, 13, 2Ji, 24,
46, 47, 74, 126.
Seaman, Benjamin, Jr., 23, 40, 47. Seaman, Charity, 176. Seaman, Elizabeth, 23. Seaman, Mary, 322. Seaman, Phebe, 176. Seaman, Robert, 322. Seaman, Richard, 23, 24. Seaman, Stephen, 275. Seaman, Thomas, will of, 17G. Seaman, William, 200. Seamen, 31, 32, 45, 71. Searing, James, 85. Seata, Jemima, 110. Seaton, William, 139. Sebring, Catharina, 270. Sebring, Cornelius J., 236. Sebring, Femmetye, 270. Sebring, Isaac, 270. Sebring, Jacob, will of, 260. Sebring, Jacob, Jr., 270. Sebring, Jane, 236. Sebring, John, 119. 270. Sebring, Joseph, 270. i
See, Abraham, 194. See, Peter, 194. Seeber, Jacob, 305. Seeber, William, 305. Seeley, Bethia, 239. Seeley, Gilbert, 239, 240. Seeley, James D., 239, 240, Seeley, Jonas, 240. Seeley, Mrs., 240. Seeley, Nathaniel, 155. Seely, Sarah, 175. Seers, John, 280. Segendorpfs, Adam, 190. Seguin, Frederick, 13. Seguin, James, 13. Senger, John C., will of, 124, 125. Serjeant, Anna, 203. Serjeant, Nathan, 203. Serjent, Edward, 93. Service, Peter, 305. Servos, Peter, 305. Seton, David, will of. 21. Seton, William, appointed notary,
43.
Settle, Thomas, 43. Seyr, John, 320.
Shackerley. Anthony, 127, 130.
Shannan. Margaret, 325.
Sharp, George, 200.
Sharp, Mr., 315.
Sharpas, Elizabeth, 311.
Shaw, Collin, 47.
Shaw, Mary, 236.
Shawangonk. Precinct of, 268. 209,
309, 310, 311. Shea, John, 176. Sheldon, Isaac, 248. Sheldon, Ruth, 240. Sheldon, Thomas, 248. Shell, George, 63. Shelton, John, 43. Shephard, Sarah, 324. Sliephard. William, :J,24. Sueraiu, Richard, 325. Sherbrook, Elizabeth, 57. Sherbrook, Miles, 57, 58. Sheriff, Col. William, 137. Sherwood, Justus, 212. Show, Godfrey, 305. Shew. Stephen, 305. Slilpcarpeuters, 320. Shipmasters,' 224. Shipwrights, 11, 15, 10, 41, 82, :!2:s.
324.
Shoemakers, 24. Shuiuuker, Anna M., 252. Shomaker, Catharine, 2.~>2. Shomaker, Elizabeth, 2f>2. Shomaker, Godfrey, will of. 2.12. Shomaker, Godfrey, Jr., 252. Shomaker, Hannah, 252. Shomaker, Henry, 252. Shomaker, Johanes, 2.">2. Shomaker, John M., 252. Shomaker, Margaret, 252. Shook, Christian, 200. Shopkeepers, 58, 77, 83, 86, 88, 120,
320, 321, 323. Shotwell, James, 322. Shrewsbury, N. J., 17. Shuby, Nicholas, 78. Sickels, Cornelius, 151. Slckels, Ethan, 48. Sickels, Zacharias, 52. Silkworth, Thomas, 222. Silkworth, William, 222. Silversmiths, 54, 91. Silvester, John, 24. Simon, Abertus, 249. Simonson, Allle, 7. Simouson, Ann, 7, 13. Simonson, Barent, 83. Simonson, Catharina, 7. Simonson, Frederick, will of, 13. Simouson, Gertrye, 7. Simonson, Goersz. 13. Simonson, Jeremiah, 13. Simonson, Johannes, will of, 7. Simouson, Heleke, 13. Simonson, Helitya, 13. Simonson, Hendriok, 7. Simonson, Isaac, 13, 31. Simonson, Joana, 94. Simonson, Johanes. 94. Simonson, Johannes, Jr., 7. Simonson, Mary, 7. Simonson, Simon, 13. Slmonsou, Teua, 7. Simonson. Zena, 7. Simson, James, 237.
INDEX.
363
Slmson, Joseph, 237.
Simson, Joseph, Jr., will of, 230. Sims. .n. Peter, 237.
Simson, Walter, 304.
Sispen, Angeltle, 193.
Sispeu, John, 195.
Skidmore, Abigail, 147, 148.
Skidmore, Samuel, 147.
Skidmore, Sarah, 92.
Skidmore, Walter, 126.
Skinuer, Abraham, 155.
Skinner, Andrew J., 73.
Skinner, Elizabeth, 179.
Skinner, Gertruyd, 179.
Skinner, Stephen, 73, 88, 322.
Skinner, Thomas, 209.
Slaves, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, l(i. 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 35, 38, 51, 55, r,l. 65, 66, 69, 72, 76, 78, 84, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 97, 102, 104, 105, 106, 118, 122, 136, 145, 147, 150, 152, 157, 168, 180, 181, 197, 205, 206, 213, 220, 221, 223, 227, 237, 241, 245, 249, 251, 255, 257, 262, 263, 267, 270, 273, 276, 283, 284, 288, 302, 311, 315.
Sleght, Hendrick, 303.
Sleght, John, 190.
Sleight, Elizabeth, 323.
Sleight, Matthew, 323.
Sloan, Jean, 136.
Sloan, William, 323.
Sloo, Charity, 293.
Sloo, William, 293.
Smedes, Abraham, Jr., 234.
Smedes, Albert, 256.
Smedes, Benjamin, 230.
Smedes, Benjamin, Jr.. 2.'!4.
Smedes, Elizabeth, 269.
Smedes, Jacob, 268.
Smedes, Matthew, 268.
Smedes, Nathan, 232, 256.
Smedes, Peter, 230.
Smilev, James, 204.
Smith, Abel, 113, 176.
Smith, Abigail, 166.
Smith, Anna, 184.
Smith, Anne, 92.
Smith, AnniiiR, 160.
Smith, Asa, 184.
Smith, Benjamin, 94, 188, 320.
Smith, Caleb, 285.
Smith, Charity, 6!>. 145, 320.
Smith, Charles, 145.
Smith Clove, N. Y., 154, 155.
Smith, Cornelius C., 183.
Smith, Daniel, 69, 92, 95, 141, 143, 322.
Smith, Daniel, Jr., 113.
Smith, David, 92.
Smith, Deborah, 36, 72.
Smith, Delila, 258.
Smith, Eanor, 92.
Smith. Edmond, will of, 68; men- tioned, 145.
Smith, Edmond, 2d, 69.
Smith, Edward. 257, 258, 32.-..
Smith, Elenor, 160.
Smith, Elihu, 258.
Smith, Elizabelh. 94, 99. 144. 145, 249, 325.
Smith, Emila, 77.
Smith, Epenetus, 145.
Smith, Epenetns, Jr., 145.
Smith, Ephraim, 140, 326.
Smith, Esaes, 168.
Smith, Esther, 92.
Smith, Floyd, 10O.
Smith, George, 144, 2G9.
Smith, Gilbert, 27.
Smith, Grace, 95.
Smith, Hannah, 145, 291, 292, 323.
Smith, Hendriek B., 249.
Smith, Henry, 299.
Smith, Hete, 257.
Smith, Hezekliih, 319.
Smith, Isaac, 163, 196, 208, 323.
Smith, Isaac, Jr., 320.
Smith, Jacob, 153, 223, 299.
Smith, James, 90, 91, 100, 213.
Smith, Jeffrey, 147.
Smith, Jeremiah, 136.
Smith, Jesse, 145, 184, 320.
Smith, Job, will of, 144.
Smith, Job, Jr., 144.
Smith, John, 27, 158, 234; will of,
257, 258.
Smith, John, Jr., 257, 258. Smith, John C., will of, 183, 184. Smith, John C., Jr., 184. Smith, Josiah, 145, 323. Smith, Lemuel, 141. Smith, Lemuel, Jr., 141. Smith, Ludlam, 95, 97. Smith, Lydla, 160. Smith, Margaret, 113, 133. Smith. Martha, 141, 160. Smith, Mary, 77, 94, 322. Smith, Melancthon, 263. Smith, Mlcah, 69, 145. Smith, Milicent, 77. Smith, Nathan, will of, 77. Smith, Nathan, Jr., 77. Smith, Nathaniel, 68, 69, 92. Smith, Nicholas, will of, 94. Smith, Nlcoll, 145. Smith, Noah, 94. Smith, Obadiah, will of, 94. Smith, Obadiah, Jr., 95. Smith, Othniel, 66, 92. Smith, Patience, 94, 95. Smith, Peter, 95, 114. Smith, Phebe, 94, 184. Smith, Priscilla, 94. Smith, Rachel, 19. Smith, Richard, 38, 69, 141, 145. Smith, Richard C., 184. Smith, Ruth, 145.
Smith, Samuel, 69, 290; will of, 92. Smith, Samuel, Jr., 92. Smith, Sarah, 69, 285. Smith, Selah, 68. Smith Silvanus, 86. Smith, Stephen, 295. Smith Street, N. Y. City, 51. Smith, Susannh, 69. Smith, Tabitha, 69, 197. Smith, Thomas, 72, 95. Smith, Timothy, 115. Smith, Uriah, 141. 323, 326. Smith, Wait O., 184. Smith, Walter, 98. 292. Smith, William, 24, 100, 101, 102,
160, 323, 325.
Smith, Judge William. 155. Smith, William, Jr., 59. Smith, Woodhnll, 144, 145. Smithies, William, 324.
304
INDEX.
Smithtown, L. I., 38, 68, 93, 144;
Presbyterian Church, bequest to,
69.
Smyth, Robert, 7. Snedeker, Kit-hard, 154, 192. Sneden, Henry, 22. Siifdlker, Abraham, 4, 90; will of,
140.
Suedlker, Annettle, 35. Snedlker, Aurlantie, 96. Suedlker, Elbert, 140. Snediker, Gcrretl. !)(i. Suedlker, Gerrit U., 102. .Suediker, Isaac, 35. 30, 140. Suedlker, Johaues, 90, 97. Snedlker, John, 96, 147. Suedlker, Hem, 96. Snedlker, Richard, 216. Suedlker, Tunis, 96. Suediker, Yannettye, 140. Snelder, Antouius, 253. Sniffeu, Isaac, 107. Suiffen, Samuel, 100. Suyder, Christopher, 164. Snyder, Jacob, 103. Soffenfleld, Matthias, 323. Somerindike, Tunis, 59. Soper, Amos, will of, 92. Soper, Amos, Jr., 92. Soper, Bethia, 92. Soper, Jesse, 92. Soper, Joslah, 92. Soper, Lemuel, 92. Southampton, L. I., 2T, 32, 00, 60,
67.
Southard, James, 148. Southeast, N. Y., 151. South East Precinct, N. Y., 272. Southerland, Alexander, 173, 174. Southerland, Andrew, 173, 174. Southerland, Charles, 173, 174. Southerland, David, will of, 173. Southerland, David, Jr., 173, 174. Southerland, Jane, 174. Southerland, Letitia, 174. Southerland, Margaret, 174. Southerland, Mary, 173, 174. Southerland, Patrick, 174. South Quarter, S. I., 79. South Sea Co., 57. Sower, Christopher, Jr., 133. Sparks, Robert, 231. Sparling, Peter, 49. Sparrow, Mary, 104. Spencer, Ziirriah, 173. Sperling, Maretie, 201. Spoor, David, 239. Spragg, Joseph, 119. Spragg, Richard, 99. Spragg, Sarah, 119. Spray, Elijah, 322. Spray, Hannah, 322. Springsteen, Kaspar, 283. Squires, Daniel, 74. Squires, Elizabeth, 07. Squires, Hannah, 67. Staats, Barent, 152. Staats, Elizabeth, 152 Stal. John, 270, 277. Stall, Anna, 253. Stall, Hendrlck, 253. Stall, Jacob, 277. Stall, Johannes, 252. Stanly, David, 270.
Stauton, Capt., 74.
Stauton, George, 325.
Stauton, Richard, 115.
Staple, Francis, 115.
Si cad, Amy, 72.
Slead, Deborah, will of, 72.
Si cad, Martha, 72.
Stead, Ituhaiiuah, 72.
Stead, Sarah, 72.
S'.c.-ul, William, 72.
Stebbins, Lewis, 255.
Slebbius, Nehemiah, 254, 255.
Steel, Robert, 83.
Steel, Thomas, 25, 153.
Siccnback, Philip, 243.
Steinbacken, L. L, 20.
Stephens, Abigail, 67.
Stephens, Abraham, 07.
Stephens, Ann, 67.
Slephens, Edward, 07.
Stephens, Elizabeth, 67.
Stephens, Hannah, 07.
Stephens, Phebe, 67.
Stephens, Susanah, 67.
Stephens, Capt. Thomas, will of, 07.
Stephens, Thomas, Jr., 67.
Stephens, William, 67, OS.
Sternbergh, Abraham, 205.
Sternbergh, David, 265.
Stevens, Catharine, 316.
Stevens, Jacob, 120.
Stevens, Mary, 302.
Stevens, Nathan, 323.
Stevens, Samuel, 302.
Stevens, Stephen, 310.
Stevenson, Henry, 54.
Stevenson, John, will of, 143.
Stevenson, Thomas, 136,
Stevers, Dorothy. 223.
Stevers, George, 223.
Steward, John, 301.
Steward, William, 177.
Stewart, James, 58, 321.
Stewart, Rime, 321.
Stillwell, Nicholas, 106.
stilhvell, Richard, 0.
Stllwell, Richard, 105.
Stilwell, Thomas, L':;r>.
Stockholm, Andrew, 9, 48.
Stockholm, Andrew, Jr., 48.
Stokes, Mr., 148.
Stone Arabia, N. Y., 157.
Stony Point. N. J., 4.
Stout, Abraham, will of, 139.
Stout, Benjamin, 325.
Stout, Benjamin, Jr., 9.
Stout, David, 139.
Stout, Elizabeth, 139.
Stout, Jacamyntie, 9.
Stout, Mary, 139.
Stout, Rebecca, 139.
Stout, Sarah, 139.
Stout, Seamsur, 82.
Stout, Seymour, 139.
Stoutenburgh, Anthony, 47.
Stoutenburgh, James, 47.
Stoutenburgh, John, 47.
Stover, Adam, 191.
Stover, Barbary, 191.
Stover, Eve, 191.
Stover, Jacob, will of. 191.
Stover, Jacob, Jr., 191.
Stover, Jacob, 3d, 191.
Stover, Margaret, 191.
INDEX.
305
Stover, Martinus, 191.
Stover, Viillintine, 101.
Straus, Daniel, 111.
Strang, Gabriel, '243.
Strung, Gabriel, Jr., 242.
SI rail);, Hanuali, 242.
Strang, John, 130.
Strang, Joseph, 150, 192, 1270.
Strang, William, 242.
Stratton, Joanna, liii).
Stratton, John, 22, lt>0.
Stratton, Samuel, 100.
Striker, Simeon, 115.
Striugham, Ann, 12!).
Stringham, Joseph, 129.
Strong, Amy, 107.
Strong, Hannah, 168.
Strong, Juliana, 168.
Strong, Mary, 168.
Strong, Nathan, 168, 17.1.
Strong, Nathaniel, will of, 107; mentioned, 171.
Strong, Nathaniel. Jr., 167, 168.
Strong, Kachel, 168.
Strong, Samuel, 168.
Strong, Selah, 167, 168, 171.
Strono, Kachel, 91.
Strycker, John, Jr., 65.
Stryker, Samuel, 19.
Stuby, Nicholas, 78.
Stuyvesant, Nicholas, 39.
Surgeons, 43, 86, 109, 322, 324.
Susannah, ship, 105.
Sutherland, David, 213, 323.
Sutherland, David, Jr., 213.
Sutherland, John W., 213.
Sutherland, Peter, 213.
Sutherland, Smith, 213.
Sutherland, William, 134, 213.
Sutton, Kobert, 121, 324.
Sutton, William, 324.
Suydam, Ann, 321.
Suydam, Evert, 111, 321.
Suydain, Eemnietye, 270.
Suydam, Hendrlek, 270.
Suydam, Hendrlek H., 270.
Suydam, Jacob, 48.
Suydam, John, 36. 270. .
Suydam, Phebe, 22.
Suydam, Reinier, 22.
Suydam, Uynier, 270.
Suydam, Teunls, 111.
Swain, Kllsha. 0.
Swain, Capt. Reuben, 6.
Swain, Simon, 87.
Swarmvick, Richard, appointed no- tary, 43.
Swan, William, 218.
Swaiisiu, William, 88.
Swart, Bartholomew, 265, 266.
Swart, Cornelius G., 201.
Swart, Engel, 266.
Swart, Eva, 266.
Swart, Gertruy, 265, 206.
Swart, Josaias, will of, 205.
Swart, Maria, 266.
Swart, Sarah, 266.
Swart, Steynge, 266.
Swart, Susannah, 266.
Swart, Tenes, 265, 266.
Swartwout, Bernardus, 154.
Swartwout, Mindert, 154.
Swayze, Jonathan, 269.
Swazey, Dr. Jonathan, 184. Swczy, David, will of. 1S1. Swezy, David, Jr., 182. Swezy, Elizabeth, 1S1, 182. Swezy, Jonathan, 182.
Talier, Job, 279.
Tabor, Peter, 222.
Tailors, 8, 21, 24, 25, 70, 110, 126,
135, 154, 195, 294, 305, 320. Tallman, Brlttan, 278. Tallman, Douwe, Jr., 183. Tallman, Mary, 183. Tallowchandlers, 86. Talmadge, Benjamin, 69. Talmadge, Kev. Benjamin, 29. Tanner, Hannah, 274. Tanner, Nathan, 274. Tappen, Christopher, 180, 190, 312. Tappen, Dr. Peter, 225. Tappen, Tennis, 238. Tavernkeepers, 81, 114, 323. Taylor, Eleazar, 171. Taylor, Elizabeth, 269. Taylor, Esau, 141. Taylor, Fortunatus, will of, 141. Taylor, George, Jr., 74. Taylor, Isaac, 77. Taylor, Jacob, 41, 82, 269. Taylor, John, 141. Taylor, Mary, 141. Taylor, Nathaniel, 145. Taylor, Peter, 320. Taylor, William, 108. Teaver, Daniel, 220. Teed, Hannah, 241. Teed, John, 241. Ten Broeck, Abraham, 199. Ten Broeck, Ann, 198. Ten Broeek, Benjamin, 284, 308. Ten Broeck, Catharina, will of, 306,
307. Ten Broeck, Catharine, 213, 284,
308.
Ten Broeck, Coenraedt, 284. Ten Broeck, Dirck, will of, 198. Ten Broeck, Gertruy, 284. Ten Broeck, Jacob, 284. Ten Broeck, Johaunis, will of, 283. Ten Broeck, Margaret, 284. Ten Broeck, Petrus, will of, 213;
mentioned, 284, 306, 307, 308. Ten Broeck, Samuel, 253. Ten Broeck, Sarah, 284. Ten Eyck, Andrlos, 283. Ten Eyck, Elije, 313. Ten Eyck, Jacob, 304. Ten Eyck, John H., 109. Ten Eyck, John S., 313. Ten Eyck, Myndert S., 313. Ten Eyck, Sara, 199. Ter Boosh, Elizabeth, 296. Ter Boosh, John, 296. Ter Boosh, Sarah, 296. Terhune, Stephen, 34. Terry, Isaac, 324. Terry, Richard, 324. Terry, William, 304. Tervillgen, Cornelius, 311. Terwlgen, Abraham, 309. Terwilliger, Teunls, 269. Theal, Abigail, 106.
3GG
IXDKX.
Thual. Abraham, 111.
Theal, Anna, 100.
Theal, Charles, will of. lnr>.
Theal, Charles, Jr., 106.
Theal, Ebenezer, 106.
Theal, Jemima, 106.
Theal, Joseph, lti.j.
Theal, Sarah, 100.
Theal, Thomas, 106, 107.
Theall, Abram, 205.
Theall, Sibyl, 205, 206.
Theall, Thomas, 135.
Thilluson, Peter, 124.
Thomas, Abigail, 205, 206.
Thomas, Cathariua, 283.
Thomas, Charity, 205, 206.
Thomas, Edwin, 326.
Thomas, Elizabeth, 283.
Thomas, Gloriana, 205, 206.
Thomas, Greitie, 283.
Thomas, Henry, 283.
Thomas, Herrman, 283.
Thomas, Jacob, will of, 283.
Thomas, John, will of, 205; men- tioned, 283.
Thomas, John, Jr., 205, 206.
Thomas, Margaret, 205, 206.
Thomas, Mary, 283.
Thomas, Roeloff, 2S3.
Thomas, Sarah, 283.
Thomas, Sibyl, 205, 206.
Thomas, Thomas, 205, 206.
Thompson, Agnes, 218.
Thompson, Alexander B., 237.
Thompson, Catharine, 218.
Thompson, Elener, 218.
Thompson, Elizabeth, 218, 290.
Thompson, George, 168, 218; will of, 290.
Thompson, George, Jr., 290.
Thompson, Irene, 325.
Thompson, Isaac, 147.
Thompson, James, will of, 218; mentioned, 290.
Thompson, Jane, 218.
Thompson, John, 321.
Thompson, Jonathan, 26.
Thompson, Joseph, 140.
Thompson, Margaret, 21S.
Thompson, Samuel, 26, 30, 68, 235.
Thompson, Lieut. Samuel, 322.
Thompson, Talbot, 325.
Thompson, Thomas, 36.
Thompson, William, 157, 169, 106, 218, 325.
Thompson, Gen. William, 132.
Thompson, William W., 290.
Thornburgh, Marv, 133.
Thorn, Charity, 188.
Thorn, Cornelia, 307.
Thorn, Gilbert, 207.
Thorn, Jonathan, 307.
Thorne, Abigail, 64, 319.
Thome, Hannah, 64.
Thorne, John, 64.
Thorne, John, Jr., 64.
Thorne, Langford, 300.
Thorne, Oliver, 64, 319.
Thorne, Thomas, will of. 64; men- tioned, 319.
Throggs Neck, L. I., 10.
Thurston, Crossfield, 80.
Thurston. John. 69.
Thurston, Jonathan, 84.
Thurston, Samuel, 7.
Thurstou, William, (!!), 97.
Tiebout, Gerretie, 75, 7(i.
Tiebout, Teunis, 75.
Tillman, John W., 224.
Tinmen, 320, 323.
Titus, Austin, 258.
Titus, David, 324.
Titus, Henry, 113.
Titus, James, 117.
Titus, Joshua, 117.
Titus, Patience, 4.
Titus, Robert, 122.
Titus, Samuel, 122.
Titus, Wait, 258.
Tobacconists, 87, 320.
Todd, John, 315.
Toll, Alle, 273.
Toll, Anneca, 273.
Toll, Carl H., Jr., 273.
Toll, Charles H., 272.
Toll, Daniel, 272, 273.
Toll, Effie, 273.
Toll, Elizabeth, 273.
Toll, Hester, 273.
Toll, Jesse, 273.
Toll, John, 272, 273.
Toll, Sarah, 273.
Toll, Simon, will of, 272.
Toinpkins, Jonathan G., 172.
Tomson, John, will of, 155.
Tomson, Lette, 155.
Tomson, Mary, 155.
Tooker, Abraham, 110.
Tortola Island, W. I., sale of, 4.",.
Townsend, Anna, 272.
Townsend, Anne, 122.
Townsend, Deborah, 272.
Townsend, Epenetus, 325.
Townsend, George G., 131.
Townsend, Gervise, 122.
Townsend, Isaac, 272.
Townsend, John, 84, 122.
Townsend, Jonathan, 325.
Townsend, Joseph, 116, 319.
Townsend, Keziah. 195, 196.
Townsend, Luke, ;!19.
Townsend, Mary, 59, 122.
Townsend, Obadiah, 122.
Townsend, Pamela, 122.
Townsend, Phebe, 84, 122.
Townsend, Rebeckah, 272.
Towusend, Robert, will of, 272.
Townsend, Roger, 195.
Townsend, Sarah, 122.
Townsend, Solomon, 272.
Townsend, Stephen, 272.
Townsend, Thomas, 114; will of, 121.
Townsend. William, 122.
Traders, 18, 64, 160, 323, 324.
Travis. Jpremlah. 323.
Travis, Moses, 240.
Travis, Phebe, 241.
Tredwell, Benjamin, 324.
Tredwell, Dr. Benjamin, 114.
Tredwell, Samuel, 135.
Tredwell, Thomas, 102, 149. 150. 151, 154, 156, 159, 172, 191, 202, 206, 208, 211, 222, 238, 257 261, 270, 282, 297, 303, 306, 317.
Tremper, Michael, 295.
Trenholm, William, 320.
Trimble, Alexander, 230.
INDEX.
367
Trimble, John, 2:!o.
Trinity Church, X. V. City, bequest
to, 57; bequest to charity school,
50, 52.
Tripp, Thomas, 27!). Troup, John, 52. Truax, John P., 207. Truesdell, Abigail, li-.'i. Truesdell, Lieut. John. ."2.1. Truex, Isaac, 200. Trues, Susannah, 207. Tryon, Charles, 10O. Tryon, Margaret, 101. Tryon, Mary, 100. Tryon, Gov. William. 1. 2. 7, 12, :!l,
41, 42, 49, 63, 7O. 72, 78, 81,
100, 101.
Tubbs, Benaljah, 151. Tucker, Robert, 2. Tucker's Neck, L. I.. 141!. Turnbull, Catharine, 114. Turner, John, 324. Turner, Mary, 324. Turneur, Jacobus, Jr.. Is.'!. Turnenr, Ranshye, 182. Tusten, Benjamin, 1,14, 15G, 157,
166, 167, 184. Tuthlll, Daniel, 113. Tuthill, James, 168. Tuthlll, Xoah, 67. Tuthill, Oliver, 66. Tyrrell, Ann, 179. Tyrrell, William, 178.
Ulliott, George, 323.
Underbill, Andrew, 01.
Underbill. Ann, 118.
Underbill, Benjamin, 20, 57.
Underbill, Daniel, 207.
Underbill, Deborah, 91.
Underbill, Edmund, 57.
Underbill, Israel, 18.
Underbill, Joseph, 118.
Underbill, Nathaniel, 13, 240.
Underbill, Phebe, 121.
Underbill, Samuel, will of, 118;
mentioned, 121. Underbill. Samuel, Jr.. 118. Underbill. Thomas, 117. Upham, Bata, 239. Upham, Elizabeth, 239. Upham, Erne, 239. Upham, Gestls, L'.'i'.i. Upham, John, will of. 2.".9. Upham, John, Jr., 239. I'phnm. Magdalene, 239. Upham. Mary, 239. Upham. Susanna. 239. Upham. Wlntle, 239.
Vail, Aaron, 227.
Vail, Daniel, 196.
Vail, Martha, 227.
Vail, Mary, Jr., 210.
Vail, Thomas, 210.
Valentine, William, 115.
Valkenburgb, Christian. 290.
Van Alen, Catharine, 382.
Van Alen, Peter, 236, 283.
Van Alen, Stephen, 382.
Van Antwerp, Simon, 83.
Van Atten, Alicia, 169.
Van Atten, Anthony, will of, 169.
Van Atteu, Autje, 109.
Van Atteu, Blandina, 109.
Van Atten, Henricus, 10!).
Van Atten, Jacob, 109.
Van Atten, Jauake, 10!).
Van Atteu, Maria, 10!).
Van Atten, Lev!, 109.
Van Atten, Margaret, 1G9.
Van Atten, Thomas, Hill.
Van Beiitluiysfii, Buront, 21O.
Van Beuthuysen, Barent, Jr., will
of, 210. Van Beuthuysen, Jacob, will of,
211. Van Benthuysen, Jacob, Jr., 210,
211.
Van Benthuysen, John, 211. Van Beuthuysen, Marya, will of,
209; mentioned, 210, 211. Van Benthuysen, Peter, 211, 315. Van Brunt, Adrian, 45, 111. Van Brunt, Joost, 148. Van Bunschoten, Isaac, 154. Van Bunscboten, Nelly, 154. Van Buskerk, Andries, 83. Van Buskerk, Keter, 83. Van Camp, John, 232. Van Cortlandt, Anna, 53. Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 125. 262. Van Cortlandt, Catharine, 140. Van Cortlandt, Frederick, 262. Van Cortlandt, Gilbert, 178. Van Cortlandt, Jacobus, 53, 204. Van Certlandt, John, 178, 179. Van Cortlandt, Nicholas B., 178. Van Cortlandt, Philip, 178, 179. Van Cortlandt, Pierre, 178, 179. Van Cortlandt, Pierre, Jr., 178. Van Cortlandt, Samuel, 178. Van Cortlandt, Col. Stephanus. 179. Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 178, 179. Van Cortlandt, William R., 178.
179.
Vandenbergh, Cornelius, 306. Vandenbergh, Nicholas J., 306. Vanden Bogert, Agentie, 216. Vandeu Bogert, Annettle, 216. Vanden Bogert, Claas, 216, 217. Vanden Bogert, Frans, 210, 217. Vanden Bogert, Fraus C., 217. Vanden Bogert, Haruianus, 216. Vandeu Bogert, Lena, 216, 217. Vandeu Bogert, Margaret, will of,
216.
Vanden Bogert, Suffla, 216. Vandeu Bogert, Takenas, 217. Vaudeuburgh, James, 220. Vanderbeck, Mary, 74. Vanderbilt, Aaron, 7. Vanderbilt, Amelia, 326. Vanderbilt, Balitie, 7. Vanderbilt, Catrln, 7. Vanderbilt, Edward. 7. Vanderbilt, Jacob, 6. Vanderbilt, Jeremiah, 326. Vanderbilt, Jeremias. 17. Vanderbilt, John, will of, 6. Vanderbilt, John, Jr., 7. Vanderburgh, Henry, 216. Vander Hoeye, Jacob, 75. Vander Lyn, Jacobus, 312. Vanrteroef, Egbert. 222. Vandervere, Johanes, 35. Vaudervoort, Cornelius, 78.
3G8
INDEX.
Vandervoort, Gilbert. 292.
Vandervoort, John, 50.
Vaudervoort, Margaret, 291, 202.
Van Detisen, Ariantie, 260.
Van Dcusen, Hyllle, 2GO.
Van Deuseu, Johannis, 260.
Van Deusen, Mary, 260.
Van Deusen, Mattheus, 260.
Van Deuseu, Robert, 260, 286.
Van Deuseu, Robert, 20, 200.
Van Deuseu, Tob'Ias, will of, 260.
Van Deusen, Tobias, Jr., 260.
Vandeventer, Cornelius, 106.
Vandewaler, Karnardus, 50.
VaUdewater, Benjamin, 90.
Van De Werken, Anna M., 304, 305.
Van Ue Werken, Jacob, 304.
Van Dolsen, Altie, 219.
Van Dnesen, Abraham, 2SO.
Van Dux-son, Hendrick, 286.
Van Duesen, Jacob, 286.
Van Duesen, Martin, will of, 28G.
Van Duesen, Martin, Jr., 286.
Van Duesen, Mellegert, 286.
Van Duyck, Jobn, 45.
Van Dyck, Annettie, 35.
Van Dyck, Dr. Henry, 76.
Van Dyck, John, will of, 35.
Van Dyck, Margaretta, 35.
Van Dyck, Matthias, 35.
Van Dyck, Nelly, 35.
Van Dyck, Nicholas, 35.
Van Etten, Johannis, 308.
Van Eyck, Tyce, 76.
Van Gaasbeck, Abraham, 284.
Van Gaasbeck, Peter, 308.
Van Gaasbeck, Sarah, 284.
Van Gaasbeeck, Petrus, 290.
Van Hoesen, Catharine, will of, 381.
Van Hoesen, Henry, 237.
Van Hoesen, John, Jr., 382.
Van Hoevenbergh, Henricus, 308.
Van Hoevenbergh, Henry, 308.
Van Home, Andries, 83.
Van Home, Ann, 50, 53.
Van Home, Ann M., 53.
Van Home, Augustus, 50, 53.
Van Home, Augustus V., 53.
Van Home, Barent, will of, 83.
Van Horne, Barent, Jr.. 83.
Van Horne, Cornelius, 83.
Van Horne, Elizabeth, 53.
Van Horne, Eva, 83.
Van Home, Fity, 83.
Van Horne, Frederick, 53.
Van Horne, Gertruyd, 83.
Van Horne, Jacob, 83.
Van Home, James P., 53.
Van Home, Jenny, 83.
Van Horne, John, 83.
Van Home, Mary, 83.
Van Houten, Catharine, 183.
Van Houten, Claas R.. 183.
Van Houten, Claus, 316.
Van Houten, Petertle, 316.
Van Houten, Resolvert, Sin.
Van Hoveuburgh, Henry, 213.
Van Ingen, Dirck, 267. 800.
Van Jngen, William, 244.
Van Kampen, Catharine. 233.
Van Kampoii, Cornelius. 233.
Van Kempen, Elizabeth. 232.
Van Hempen. Isaac, 232.
Van Keuren, Abraham, 248.
Van Keuren, Benjamin, 248, 209. Van Keuren, Cornelius, 248. Van Keuren, Margaret, 248. Van Keuren, Mary, 248. Van Keuren, Mattheus, will of, 248. Van Keureu, Mattheus, Jr., 248. Van Keureu, Saletija, 24S. Van Keuren, Tjerck, 248. Van Kleeck, Antonetta, 276. Van Kleeck, Baltus, 276.. Van Kleeck, Barent. 276. Van Kleeck, Elizabeth, will of. 270. Van Kleeck, Maria', 276. Van Kleeck, Neeltye, 276. Van Kowenhoven, William G., 21. Van Leuve, Andrew, 201. Van Loon, Johannes, Jr., 237. Van Loon, John, Jr., 237. . Van Norden, Jacobus, 71. Van Nostrand, Abraham, 95. Van Nostrand, Anthony, 142. Van Nostrand, John. 124, 281. Van Orden, Jacob, 79. Van Pelt, Peter, 111. Van Pelt, Thomas, 291. Van Petten, Andries, 267. Van Petten, Frederick, 273. Vanpile, Jannetye, 5. Vanpile, Michael. 5. Vanpile, Phametie, 5. Van Raust, Catherine, 321. Van Raust, Cornelius, 26, 321. Van Rensselaer, Catharine, 308. Van Rensselaer, Cornelia, 307, 308. Van Rensselaer, Jacob R., 307, 308. Van Reusselaer, John, 260. Van Rensselaer, John R., 308. Van Rensselaer, Mary, 257. Van Rensselaer, Kilaen, 257. Van Rensselaer, Robert, 307, 308. Van Rensselaer, S., 199. Van Riper, Adryance, 193. Van Hehaak, Henry, 236. Van Slyck, Adam, 314. Van Slyck, Jacobus, 314. Van Steenbergh P., 17. Van .Sycklin, Mr., 165. Van Tasel, Esther, 243. Van Tasel, Isaac, 243. Van Tasel, WilMam, will of, 243. Van Varck, James, 261. Van Vliet, Aury, will of, 154. Van Vllet, Frederick, 154. Van Vliet, Garrett, 154. Van Vliet, Janatje, 154. Van Vliet, Nelly, 154. Van Vllet, Petrus, 154. Van Vliet, Teunis, 154. Van Voorhees, Jacob, Jr., 25D. Van Voorhees, Stephen, 260. Van Voorhees, Zacharias, 259. Van Vradenburgh, Matthew, 283. Van Vredenburgh, Anattje, 234. Van Vredenburgh, Johanis, 234. Van Wagenen, Anne, 87. Van Wagenen, Catharine, 87. Van Wagenen, Cornelius, 7; will of,
87.
Van Wagenen, Gertruy, 87. Van Wagenen, Hannah, 87. Van Wagenen, Helena, 87. Van Wagenen, Jacobus, 83. Van Wagenen, John, 87. Van Winkle, Daniel, 5.
INDEX.
369
Van Woerdt, Ariantje, will of, 30,">.
Vau Woerdt, Peter, 305.
Van Wyck, Abraham, 84, 201.
Van Wyck, Altye, 281.
Van Wyck, Cornelius, 114, 24C.
Van Wyck, Eldred, 115.
Van Wyck, Elizabeth, 281.
Van Wyck, Gilbert, 95.
Vau Wyck, Hannah, 84.
Van Wyck, Jantche, 280.
Van Wyck, John, 263.
Van Wyck, Katharine, 115.
Van Wyck, Letitia, 281.
Van Wyck, Margaret, 281.
Van Wyck, Alary, 281.
Van Wyck, Samuel, 84, 94.
Van Wyck, Theodoras, 114, 201;
will of, 280. Van Wyck, Theodoras, Jr., 263, 280,
281. Van Wyck, William, 114, 259, 203,
280, 281.
Van Zandt, Viner, 181. Vassal, Mary, 36. Vassal, Richard, 36. Veal, Isaiah, 185. Veal, Thomas, 272. Vedder, Alexander, 217, 315. Vedder, Arent, 267. Vedder, Arent S., 267. Vedder, Johannes, 266. Vedder, Maria A., 267. Vedder, Simon A., 266. Vedet, Stephen, 92. Veghte, Abigeltie, 76. Veghte, Gerretie, 75, 76. Veghte, Magtelie, 76. Veghte, Nicholas, will of, 74. Vernon, John, 243. Vernon, Polly, 243. Ver Planck, Anna M., 235. Ver Planck, Catharine, 235. Ver Planck, Gertruyd, 235. Ver Planck, Philip, 235, 245. Ver Planck, Philip, Jr., 235. Vlelen, Sarah, 273. Vlelen, Stephanus, 273. Vigilant, ship, 322. Vincent, Michael, 260. Virginia, ship, 326. Vital, Francis, 319. Volgen, Claas V., 267. Volgen, Sarah, 267. Vonck, Peter, 134. Voorhees, Abraham, 21. Voorhees, Elizabeth, 182. Voorhees, Mary, 19. Voorhees, Stephen. 182. Voorhls, Suffla, 216. Vredenburgh, John, 191. Vredenburgh, Matthias, 191. Vreedenberg, John W., 262. Vreeland, Achsey, 5. Vreeland, Cornelia, 5. Vreeland, Cornelius. ~j. Vreeland, Derrick, 5. Vreeland, Hallnagh, 4, 5. Vreeland, Jacob, 5. Vreeland, Jannet.ve, 5. Vreeland, Johannes, 5. Vreeland, John, 4, 5. Vreelund, Mntys, 5. Vreeland, Michael, 5. Vreeland, Michael C., will of, 4.
Vreeland, Yanake, 4.
Vrninau, Adam S., 200. Vroman, Peter, 265. Vrooman, Isaac, 315.
Wachtell, Catharine, 223. Wachtell, Elizabeth, 223. Wachtell, George, will of, 223. Waddell, Kobert R., 52. Wade, William, will of, 133. Wadham, Harriet, 48. Wadham, John, 48. Wadham, Sarah, 48. Wadham, Timothy, will of, 48. Wadham, Timothy, Jr., 48. Wagoners, 148, 319, 324. Waldron, Albert, 134. Waldron, Annettie, 134. Waldrou, Benjamin, 51, 150. Waldron, Elizabeth, 150. Waldron, Francis, 150. Waldron, Johanes, 134. Waldron, John P., 150. Waldron, Mr., 218. Waldron, Peter, will of, 134; men- tioned, 150, 151. Waldron, Samuel, 150. Waldrou, Samuel B., 135. Waldron, Thomas, 134. Waldron, William, 150. Walker, George, 319. Walker, James, 144. Walker, Thomas, 114. Wallace, Alexander, 137, 326. Wallace, Dorothy, 86. Wallace, Hugh, 74, 137. Wallace, Hugh, Jr., 137. Wallace, Isabella, 8. Wallace, Sir James, 72, 143. Wallace, Jane, 86. Wallace, Capt. Maglll, 137. Wallace, Mary, 137. Wallace, Thomas, will of, 8. Wallaboght, L. I., 77, 78. Wallis, Joslah, will of, 32. Wallklll, N. Y., 156, 180. Walters, Gretla, 116. Walters, John, 116. Walters, Martha, 116. Walters, Mary, 116. Walters, Samuel, 11G. Walters, Simeon, 116. Walters, Thomas, 116. Walters, William, will of, 115. Walters, William, Jr., 116. Walton, Anne, 59. Walton, Jacob, 59. Walton, James DeL., 59. Walton, Mary, 59. Walton, William, 59. Walton, William, Jr., 59. Wandler, Rachel, 219. Ward, Abigail, 325. Ward, Anthony, 25. Ward, Catharine, 299. Ward, James, 88. Ward, Masson, 299. Ward, Monson, 198. Ward, Orshal, 303. Ward, Samuel, 325. Ward, William, 303, 325. Warden, George, 77. Warren, Peter, 241.
370
INDEX.
Warren, Sir Peter, 39.
Warren Street, N. Y. City, 214, 215.
Warren, Tamar, 241.
Washington, Gen. George, 130.
Wason, Hugh, will of, 148.
Watchmakers, 118.
Waterhouse, Hannah, 4.
Waterhou.se, Samuel, 4.
Waters, Hannah, 89.
Waters, John J., 118.
Waters, Thomas, IC.Ii.
Waters, William, 89.
Watkins, John, 37.
Watson, Abijah, 319.
Watson, Alexander, 323.
Watts, John, 59.
Watts, Margaret, 179.
Watts, Eobert. 302.
Waugh, Jnmes, 177.
Waugh, Robert, 177.
Way, Frances, 280.
Way, George, 263.
Way, John, 325.
W;iy, Samuel, 114.
Way, William, 325.
Weaver, Michael. 49, 87.
Weavers, 23, 45, 48, 49, 94, 97,
102, 126, 166, 196.' Webb, James, 320. Webb, Mary, 320. Webb, William, 323. Weed, Gilbert, 164. Weed, Jehiel, 282. Weeks, Abel, 207. Weeks, Preelove, 188. Weeks, Gretia, 116. Weeks, Isaac, 116. Weeks, James, 235. Weeks, Rachel, 116. Weeks, Solomon, 116. Weeks, Solomon, Jr., 116. Weeks, Thomas, 25. Weller, Johannes, 310. Weller, Satie, 310. Wells, Abel, will of, 180. Wells, Bethia, 207. Wells, Debora, 207. Wells, Deliverance, 207. Wells, Elizabeth, 132. Wells, Gershum, 207. Wells, Huldey, 207. Wells, Joana, 207. Wells, John, 195. Wells, John, Jr., 234. Wells, Joshua, will of, 207. Wells, Joshua, Jr., 207. Wells, Mary, 180. Wells, Mehitabel, 207. Wells, Samuel, 207. Wendel, Evert, 266. Wendel, Maria, will of, 266. Wendell, Abraham E., 315. Wendover, Thomas, Jr., 125. Wentworth, Gov. Benning, 103. West, Peter, 200. West, Robert, 45. West, Sephaniah, 14. West Camp, N. Y., 289. West Farms, N. Y., 13. Westchester, N. Y., 10, 18, 49, 70,
135.
Westcoat, Mary, 300. Westcot, Deborah, 212. Westcot, Dorothy, 212.
Westcot, Ezra, 212.
Westcot, Ezra, Jr., 212.
Westcot, John, will of, 212.
Westcot, John, Jr., 212, 213.
\\Vslrnt, Martha. 212.
Westcot, Mary. 211'.
Westcot, Rachel, 212, 213.
Westervelt, Roelof, 238.
Westfall, Peter, 2:;4.
Westlake, Beniamin, 256.
Westlake. Elizabeth, 256.
Weston, Mass., 107.
Wetmore, Timothy, 112, 135.
Weydman, Zacharias, 234.
Weygant, Jane, 222.
Weygant, John, 221.
Weygant, Mary, 221.
Weygant, William, will of, 221.
Wharfbuilder. 319.
Wheeler, Catharine, 287, 288.
Wheeler, Cyrus M., 194.
Wheeler, Edward, 288.
Wheeler. Elijah, will of, 194.
Wheeler, Elijah, Jr., 194.
Wheeler, Ellphalet, 194.
Wheeler, Elizabeth, 194.
Wheeler, Ephraim, 287, 288.
Wheeler, Eunice, 297.
Wheeler, George, 288.
Wheeler, Joana, 194.
Wheeler, John. 287.
Wheeler, Josiah, 287.
Wheeler, Nathan A., 194.
Wheeler, Robert K., 194.
Wheeler, Sarah, 194, 288.
Wheeler, Solomon, 297.
Wheeler, Capt. Valentine, will of,
287, 288.
Wheeler, William, 194. Wheelwrights, 42, 77, 88, 204. Whltaker, Benjamin, 185. White, Capt. Alexander, 132. White, Artemas, will of, 81. White, Cornelius, 320. White, Daniel, 14, 18, 49, 136. White, Ebenezer, 193. White, Dr. Ebenezer, 223. White, Elizabeth, 132. White, Helena, 223. White, Henry, 1, 63, 139, 185. White, Mary, 53. White, Philip, 324. White Plains, N. Y., 242. White, Rev. Sylvanus, 223. White, Thomas, 53. White, William, 324. Whitehead, Abigail, 147, 148. Whitehead, Benjamin, 111; will of,
147.
Whitehead, Benjamin. Jr., 147. Whitehead, Daniel, 147, 148, 243. Whitehead, Elizabeth, 147, 148. Whitehead, Helena, 147, 148. Whitehead, Mary, 147, 148. Whitehead, Sarah, 147, 148. Whitman, Eleanor, 141. Whitman, Eliphalet, will of, 141. Whitman, Eliphalet, Jr., 141. Whitman, Martha, 141. Whitman, Philetus, 141. Whitesmiths, 321. Whitestone Ferry, N. Y., 10. Whitsen, Nathaniel, 115. Wlckham, Anna, 168.
INDEX.
:J71
Wk-kham, Abigail, ICG. Wickham, Elizabeth, 100. Wickham, Israel, 106. Wickham, Jerusha, 100. Wickham, Julianah, 10(i. Wickham, Margaret, 160. Wicklmm, Mary, 160. Wickham, Matthew, 100. Wickham, Samuel, will of, 10G. Wickham, Samuel, Jr., 100. Wickham, Sarah, 198. Wickham, Thomas, 209. Wickham, William, 106. Wicks, Moses, 322. Widowson, Alice, 321. Widowson, James, 321. Wilberson, James, 325. Wilbur, Bette, 278. Wilde, Caleb, 162. Wilde, Elizabeth, 162. Wilde, Griffin, 162. Wilde, Jacob, 162. Wilde, James, 102. Wilde, John, 102. Wilde, Joseph, 162. Wilde, Jude, 161. Wilde, Nancy, 162. Wilde, Sarah, 162. Wilde, Thomas, will of, 101. Wilde, Thomas, Jr., 162. Wildey, Abby, 161. Wildey, Joseph, will of, 161. Wildey, Joseph, Jr., 161. Wildey, Judith, 161. Wileman, Henry, 311. Wilheson, Samuel, 166. Wilk, Capt. Thomas, 38. Wilkcns, James, 229. Wilkens, Sarah, 229. Wilkins, Isaac, 141. Will, Hendrlck, 252. Wlllbeek, Jocyna, 236. Wlllbeck, Thomas, 236. Willbor, Clark, 278. Wlllbur, Benjamin, will of. 277. Wlllbur, Benjamin, Jr., 277. Willbur, Marlbah, 277. Wlllbur, Robert, 277. Willbur, Ruth, 277. Willbur, Sarah, 277. Willbur, William, 277. Wlllbure, Benjamin, 278. Willbure, Benjamin, Jr., 278. Wlllbure, Brittan, 278. Willbure, Brownen, 278 279 Willbure, Cas, 278. Willbure, Clark, 278, 279. Willbure, Elizabeth, 278. Wlllbure, Freelove, 278. Willbure, John, 278. Wlllbure, Obadiah, 278. Wlllbure, Phebe, 278. Willbure, Robert, will of, 278. Willbure, Robert, Jr., 278. Willbure, Robert, 2d, 278. Wlllbure, Samuel, 278. Wlllbure, William, 278. Willet, Catallna, 201. Wlllet. Elbert, 261. Wlllett, Alice, 56. Willett, Anne, 50. Wlllett, Edward, 92. Willett, Isaac, 70. Willett, John, 89.
Willett, Richard, 89.
William, Richard, 78.
William, Sarah, 78.
William, ship, 41.
Williams, Elizabeth, 63. 319.
Williams, John, 170, lllo.
Williams, Lydia, 37.
Williams, Nathaniel. 324.
Williams, Rachel, 324.
Williams, Renler, 63.
Williams, Richard, 107, 108, 319.
Williams, Sarah, 107, 108, 319.
Williamson, Helena, 102.
Williamson, Johanes, 102.
Williamson, Johu, 271.
Williamson, Margaret, will of, 102.
Willing Maid, ship, 143.
Willis, John, 153.
Willis, Mary, 54.
Willis, Samuel, 110, 117.
Willis, Thomas, 140.
Willis, William, 54.
Willits, Richard, 37.
Wills, James, 105, 275.
Wilson, Alexander, 156.
Wilson, Andrew, 230, 235.
Wilson, Ann, 81.
Wilson, Barbara, 81.
Wilson, Christopher, 81.
Wilson, Edward, 81.
Wilson, Elizabeth, 81, 234.
Wilson, Hannah, 150.
Wilson, Jane, 81.
Wilson, James, 323.
Wilson, John, 74.
Wilson, Justus, will of, 234.
Wilson, Martin. 307.
Wilson, Mary, 81, 230, 324.
Wilson, Richard, 324.
Wilson, Robert, will of, 81.
Wilson, Samuel, 235, 323.
Wilson, Sarah, 81. Wilson, Thomas, 235. Wilt, Alijah, '225. Wilt, George, 225. Winants, Christian, 46, 47. Winants, Cornelius, 47. Winants, Daniel, 40. Winants, George, 47. Winants, Isaac, 47. Winants, Peter, will of, 46. Winants, Peter, Jr., 47. Winents, Daniel, 46. Winfleld, Daniel, 309. Winslow, Commissary, 139. Winslow, Edmund. 25. Winslow, Elizabeth, 108. Wiuslow, Hannah, 107. 108. Winslow, Isaac, will of, 42. Winslow, Isaac. Jr., 42. Winslow, Joshua, 107. Winslow, Katty, 108. Winslow, Lucy, 42. Winslow, Nancy, 108.' Winslow, Polly' D.. 108. Winslow, Sukey, 108. Winsner, Henry. 280. Winter, Joseph, 160, 181. Winter, Mary, 160. Winthrop, Francis r., 137. Wiscnssat, Mass.. 4. Wiscasset Co., Mass., 4. Wisner, Anne, 165. Wisner, Amy, 72.
372
INDEX.
WKner. Asa, 165.
Wisucr, Chiirily, "165.
Wisner, Hauuali, 165.
Wisncr, Henry, 165, 166, 167.
Wisner, Henry, Jr., 300.
Wlsner, John, will of. 165.
Wisuer, John, Jr., 163.
Wisner, Maria, 251, 252.
Wisuer, Peter, 251, 252.
\Visiier, Sarah, 166.
Wisner, William, 72, 165.
Wlstar, Catharine, 12!).
Wlstiir, Mary, 129.
Wislar, Sarah, 120.
Wlstar, Thomas, 129.
Wit chen, Jacob, 320.
Withers, Elizabeth, 325.
Withers, William, 325.
Witlaek, Volkert, 100.
Witter, Thomas, 54.
Wodman, Praise, 325.
Wohigemuth, Johannes, Jr., :)().">.
Wolsey, Daniel, 301.
Wolsey, Hannah, 301.
Wolsey, Richard, will of, 301.
Wolsey, Ruth, 301.
Wolsey, Sarah, 301.
Wolsey, Thomas, 301.
Wood, Abigail, will of, 83; men-
tioned, 195. Wood, Anne, 188. Wood, Cornelius, 151. Wood, Dr. Daniel, 290. Wood, Deborah, 195. Wood, Ebenezer, 204. Wood, Isabel, 87. Wood, Israel, 144. Wood, John, 320, 323. Wood, Joseph, 105. Wood, Keziah, 195. Wood, Mary, 195. Wood, Nehemiah, 188. Wood, Rcbecknh, 272. Wood, Richard. 195. Wood, Sarah, 195. Wood, Susanah, 195. Wood, Tessintje, 163. Wood, Timothy, will of, 195. Wood, Timothy, Jr., 195. Wood, Wilber, 247. Wood. William, 156, 163, 164. Woodbridge, N. J., 49. Woodcock, Henry, 54. Woodhull, Jesse, 167. Woodhull, Col. Jesse, 167. 168. Woodhull, Nathan, 27, 29, 6(i. Woodhull, Stephen, 27. Woodruff, David, 60. Woodruff, Nathaniel, 61. Woods, John, notary public, 70:
mentioned, 87, 128. Woodward, Elizabeth, 119, 120. Woodward, John, 119. Woodward, Thomas, 84. Woolly, Benjamin, will of 17. Woolly, Eliza, 18. Woolsey, Elizabeth, 250. Woolsey, Josiah, will of, 193. Woolsey, Josiah, Jr., 193. Woolsey, Mary, 193. Woolsey, Rebecca, 202. Woolsey, Sarah, 193. Woolsey, Stephen, 193.
Woolsey, Thomas. 193. Woolsey, William, 19.'!. Worden, Hauuali, 188. Wortendyek, c'orm>lit,s, 2. Wright, Amy. :;n::. Wright. Daniel, will of, 240. Wright, Daniel, Jr., 24o. Wright, Elizabeth, 135, 130. Wright, Esther, 240. Wright, Eaiine, 240. Wright, Fanny, 303. Wright, Clorluna, 240. Wright, Hannah. 2Ji>. Wright, Jacob, 241. Wright, James, will of, 303; men- tioned, 240. Wright, Jesse, 303. Wright. Mary. :»>:;. Wright, Micajah, 240. Wright, Millircnt, 24O. Wright, I'hebe, 240, 303. Wright, Rachel. 240. Wright, Sarah, 240. 303. Wright, Thomas. S2. S6, 319. Wyckoff, Cornelius, 4. Wyckoff, John, 64. Wyckoff, Lamitye, 33. Wyckoff, Nceltie. i'.5. Wyckoff, Nicholas. 64, 65. Wyckoff, Peter, 21; will of, 64. Wyckoff, Petrus, 33, 64, 65. Wyckoff, Sarah, 64, 65. Wyckoff, Willemptie, 65. Wygant, Catharine, 159. Wygant, Jane, 159. Wygant, Jury, will of, 159. Wygant, Mary, 159. Wygant, Matthew, 222. Wygant, Michael, 159. Wygant, Nancy, 159. Wygant, Sarah, 159. Wygant, Susannah, 159. Wygant, West, 159. Wygant, William, 159. Wynians, Matthias, 110. Wynant, Elizabeth, 31. Wynant, Jacob, 31. Wynants, Helena, 325. Wynants, Stephen, 211. Wynkoop, Cornelia, 228. Wynkoop, Cornelius D., 221. Wynkoop, Dlrck, 220. Wynkoop, Dlrck D., 228, 229. Wynkoop, Geertye. 228. Wynkoop, Leah, 220.
Yainton, Jonathan, 325.
Yale, Benjamin, will of, 282.
Yale, Benjamin, Jr., 282.
Yale, Enos, 2S2.
Yale, Job, 282.
Yale, Lydia, 282.
Yale, Ozias," 282.
Yale, Ruth, 282.
Yale, Stephen, 282.
Yale, Thomas, 282.
Yale, Uriah, 282.
Yates, Christopher, 158, 273, 300.
Yates, Christopher P., 305.
Yates, Johanes, Jr., 306.
Yaugher, Elizabeth, 283.
Yaugher, Jacob, 283.
INDEX.
873
s. I'harli'S, ,">."•.
tfeomen, 7. is. 22. 23. 27, -44. 47, 68, 78, 79, 88, 97, 98, 115. 116, 126, 137, 144, 151, 153, 154. 155. 102, 170, 182, 184, 187, 100, I'.ii;. 234. 235. 230, 264, 269, 291), 295, 298, 302, 311, 316.
Ymikers, N. Y., 18.
Young, Benjamin, 217.
Young, Elizabeth. 2S9.
Young. John. 224.
Young, Peter, 289.
Youngs anil Dubnls Patent, N. Y.,
158.
Youngs, Blmuel, 181. Youngs, Birdseye, 240. Yurksen, John, 195. Yurksea, William, 195.
Zabriskie, John J., 247. Zantzinger, Esther, 133. /antzinger, Paul, 133. Xortz, Jacob, 82.
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